Fang's POV

They told me I was almost done. Every single time, but they lie. Every single time. I go through pain and torture practically every minute of every day. After my last test, Jeb looked me in the eye and told me it was over. It was just as Sarah predicted with the whole hunting me down ordeal.

He gave me a sincere look, and I growled, turning away. I knew better than to storm off, however. There were white coats and Erasers everywhere. Jeb kept trying to get me to trust him. It happened almost every day. I don't know if you recall, but sometime a while back, the flock and I made a pact, to never trust any adult. Therefore, I wasn't going to trust Jeb.

An Eraser grabbed my wrist and threw me toward my cage. I accepted it. I hadn't even gotten my bowl of oatmeal today, and I was starving. I was ready to give up all hope, but I couldn't. Sarah said that they were on their way. I would have to hang in there until either they came or I could escape and meet them. Even though I was exhausted, I decided to do as I promised with Sarah. I thought hard and hard.

"Meoman? Ya there?" I repeated in my head over and over again. I was just about to give up hope when I heard something in return. Sarah's small and quiet voice came from the left side of my head. When I thought to myself, it usually came from the right. Coincidence, I think not. I think we were made for telekinesis.

"Unfortunately, I'm still living," she said. That's exactly what I was thinking.

"So where are you guys? Are you headed here now?" I questioned eager to leave this nightmare.

"Uhh…yeah..not really…" Sarah replied as if she was avoiding the truth. She spoke slowly, choosing her words carefully.

"I was sort of…taken…by Erasers…and my flock…well…they might be…alive," She finally finished. Sarah let out a deep sigh.

"How?!" I thought, but I already knew. The only way they can catch us; by putting a toxic gas in the air that paralyzes us temporarily, then grabbing us and dragging.

"They knocked out the flock, or paralyzed them or something. I was dragged out of a tree in my sleep, then asked to talk. Ari decided he wanted to fight, and I killed him. His friends didn't like that, so they got me. As far as my flock…," Sarah trailed off. She sounded so quiet and dull. It was completely different compared to what I talked to last night.

As she spoke, my jaw dropped. Ari was definitely alive. Well, he's dead now, but he was alive.

"So now what?" I asked, feeling helpless.

"I'm not sure, but I'm going to try to contact Angel through the brain. I'm not sure how far she can read, but hopefully we're close enough to the School that she'll still be able to contact me." I know it's wrong, but I couldn't help feeling excited about her coming to the School. Even though it would be pain and torture, we'd be together. I'd finally get to meet my twin in person! Maybe she had some of my fruit snacks on her.

I was simply thinking about how good a Mystery Machine fruit snack would be when all the lights went out, and a dull throb found its way to my head, causing it to ache.

Max's POV

I stood in shock for a good 5 minutes. All of their wings were split down the middle. They couldn't fly! How am I supposed to save Fang and Sarah on my own? Those sick twisted people. That had been their plan all along! I grunted and kicked the ground in frustration.

"Alright guys! It'll be okay! We're not that far from my mom's house. You guys can walk; you'll have Dylan to protect you. I'm really sorry, but I have to save the twins," It felt really weird saying "the twins." I knew what I said was the right thing to do. They had to take care of themselves, but Fang couldn't take it anymore, and Sarah had already been through that once. Besides, my mom is a vet, so she'll be able to help them. They'll also get to see Total and Akila which will brighten their spirits. Iggy and Ella will get to be together, so they'll be really happy too. If I could just get my happiness back, that'd be great.

I sighed, not really ready for separation, "Once we're out, we'll head to Dr. Martinez's house. We'll meet you guys there."

"I'm coming with you," Dylan spoke up, trying to be protective. How naive.

"Dylan, you have to help take care of the others while on their way to my mom's. Besides, you're hurt too," I pointed out.

"True, but I heal fast," Dylan pointed out his power. I sighed.

"Sorry guys, it is what it is," I said as I made my way around, giving hugs to everyone. When it came to Angel's turn, I whispered in her ear as I hugged her, "Listen for Fang or Sarah. If you pick up on anything, think to me. I'll be listening." She nodded.

I turned around and faced my flock. They all looked so sad, but relieved. They were sad that they we're going to get in on the action, but relieved that they didn't have to go back to the School.

With one last wave, I turned on the balls on my feet and took a running start. Once I reached my fastest point, I unfurled my wings, loving the cool air rushing beneath them.

I sighed again, to myself. I was really NOT looking forward to this, but I had to. For Fang. And Sarah. I knew my fate that waited only 75 miles away from me, and it was approaching fast. I went at full speed, just trying to get this over with as soon as possible.

Hey guys! I feel like this chapter was boring, I'm sorry! On the bright side, I'll probably be updating more often! My tests are finally done! In the next chapter, Max will reach the School *Dun Dun DUUUNNNN* I hope you'll all read!

-Hilary