A/N: I have now bought the first and third books, because they didn't have the second. And so I'm going to try get my hands on it and read all 5 books through again now. Just because I feel like it.

Lizbet: FAX= Fang and Max. You're so clever you know. You will get the flock somewhere here

Kate: You'll get your FAX as well.

To all my reviewers who are confused: most of the loose ends that are yet unexplained will be explained later on, it's just being done in a weird way. But let me know if there's one bit you don't get at all and I'll make sure it gets explained.

Thanks as usual to all my reviewers and subscribers. Keep going, recommend this to a friend etc. I love knowing what people think, be it good or bad. Happy reading.

Max POV

I woke up lying on something warm and soft...oh wait...that was Fang. I suddenly remembered everything that had happened last night and wasn't sure if I should be mad at Fang for the things he said or if he was completely forgiven, but he said he loves me. He actually loves me back. Could this have something to do with me and him suddenly being able to read each others' minds? I mean, I could only hear him really when he admitted to himself that he loved me. And I had already admitted it to Iggy yesterday. Could this be a new skill or just such a strong bond that we understand each other on new levels? I couldn't hear his thoughts now though, so no sneaking glances into his dreams. Shame. Then again, it's probably best most of the time for me to keep out of those. It felt so nice lying here, just thinking about him, feeling his body heat...better than this concrete any day, and just listening to his breathing. I felt Fang stirring and he looked down and smiled at me.

"Morning Max," He smiled. Huh? No thoughts. I couldn't hear anything.

"Fang, are you putting up mind blocks now?"

"Umm no. I thought you were."

"No," He looked as confused as me.

"Maybe it only works when we really need to tell each other stuff."

"No idea Max. I think this one could take some figuring. Maybe you're right." God I hoped I was, because based on my other conclusion, I would have to think that he doesn't love me anymore or something. I preferred my need-to-communicate basis only theory.

"Did you sleep well?" He asked, softly.

"Surprisingly so," I grinned. Not that lying wrapped up in his arms had anything to do with that at all. (I'm being sarcastic guys.) "You?"

"Okay," He mumbled,

"Worried about the flock?" I figured. He nodded briefly but tried his best to put on a smile for me.

"But it's going to be ok, Max. I know it will." I so desperately wanted to believe him. I got up after that and looked around this room. Man it was tiny. I think they'd shoved us in a supply cupboard or something. I caught scent of something and noticed they had left some food just inside the door, it wasn't much. But it was a start. They didn't want to kill us at least. So after me and Fang devoured the food (which didn't take long, trust me), we decided to start plotting out some plans for escape.

"The door's a no-go, it's bolted and locked and has god-knows what reinforcements at the other side," I decided.

"Yep, and as our luck would have it, no window either," Fang replied sarcastically. This was enough to put a dampener on our spirits already. We looked around for any sign of escape at all. I swear they couldn't have found a more empty room than ours, no vent to climb through, no window, no nothing. Oh dear.

"Well this was useful," I sighed looking up at Fang, who now stood five inches taller than me, for although I had grown, he'd grown faster. He stroked my long hair behind my ear and I made a mental note to cut it when I next had the time with some kitchen scissors. It was really starting to get annoying when I was flying. Then he pulled me into a tight hug and we just stood there, not entirely knowing what to do next, but enjoying the comfort of being in each others' arms. I looked up at him one more time to give him a what-next? Glance and he looked into my eyes for a long moment, before leaning down to bring his lips closer to mine. Then wow! Nothing actually seemed to matter anymore, because Fang was kissing me. And we could be here forever and still have each other. No wait! We still don't have the flock. I pulled back.

"What's wrong?" Fang asked looking concerned.

"I don't feel right...being happy knowing that the flock might not be. I can't help worrying about them all the time." An understanding look came over his face and he hugged me closer.

"We need a plan. We need to bust ourselves out of here. And it looks like the only way to do that is the door." He said decisively.

"Umm Fang, have you noticed the slight technical hitch that it's locked and bolted from the other side?"

"Exactly, that is why we have to wait for them to come to us."

"But that could take forever," I moaned, worry seizing my face as I thought of what could happen to the flock in that time. "We need to act now."

"Hmm. You're right Max. What do you think of screaming at the top of your voice?" He smirked at me.

"What?"

"Well, you grab their attention; they come to see what the problem is, eventually. As they cannot stand the sound..." I aimed a hit round his head for that..."Sorry, but no, they are only human. They won't be able to stand it. Then when they open the door, you cause a big fuss, hence creating a distraction, and I make a break for it. Don't look so panicked. I'm not going to leave you here. I promise."

I considered it for a moment, slightly concerned that he might get away and I might not, but then I remembered the flock, and none of that mattered. I needed to act now, get them safe, and he was right, they were only human, maybe with the exception of Lyndsey, and they have never had to endure torture, so me screaming would just "drive them insane".

"Cover your ears Fang," I warned, we have super-human hearing, because we weren't entirely human and I didn't want to hurt him.

Then I tipped back my head a screamed as loudly as my lungs could take.

A/N: So, let me know what you think, what you want to hear next etc. Very sorry I couldn't fit the flock in Lizbet, but they will make an appearance very soon I promise!