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Chapter 11:

MAX POV:

We had been in the air for about an hour now. I didn't know exactly, since none of us had invested in a watch. I did know, however, how long it took to get from Arizona to California, and we still had a couple more hours to go.

I winced at the thought of going to California, home of the dreaded School. But we had to go, had to save Gazzy.

I winced again, this time by a blow to my head.

"Ow! What was that for!?" I turned to Nudge, who was flying above me: A perfect position to slap someone upside the head.

"I was trying to get your attention. Fang told me to."

I glared over at Fang and he gave me one of his rare smiles.

"You were mumbling again."

I scowled at him, sending him the message: 'I'll deal with you later," and turned back to Nudge.

"What did you want, sweetie?"

"Some food, please." she said, finishing off her statement with a sweet smile.

I frowned, how did not see that coming?

"One sec"

I flew up to Iggy, who was holding the cooler.

"Iggy, can I see the cooler?"

"Yeah, sure." he said glumly, passing me the cooler stuffed with food that my mom had thoughtfully provided. I looked up at him. Poor guy. He was really missing Gazzy.

I flew back down to Nudge and threw her the cooler.

"Help yourself."

She smiled and thanked me and started to rummage through the cooler.

I looked over at Angel.

"Do you want anything, sweetie?"

"No thanks." Angel looked more upset than Iggy. Gazzy was her brother after all. The only blood-related siblings out of all of us. I remember how Gazzy was the same way when the took Angel.

Remembering this made me mad all over again.

Why did they have to take Gazzy?! Why can't they just ever leave us alone! I practically screamed to myself.

You need to relax, Maximum.

Oh, hello, Voice. Nice of you to drop in so unexpectedly at random moments when I least expect it! And for the record, don't call me Maximum! I shouted so loud, making my head hurt.

I can call you whatever I want, Maximum.

And if just to prove his point more, a sharp pain came to my head.

"Ow!" I closed my eyes and brought my hands to my temples, rubbing them gently.

I heard the flapping of wings next to me and then a soft, calm voice.

"Max, is it the Voice?" Fang asked in a whisper, so only I could hear him.

I gave a small nod, but didn't open my eyes.

"Do you want to stop and rest?"

I shook my head no and forced my eyelids open.

"I'm fine." But as soon as the words left my lips, my wings folded and I plummeted towards the ground.