A/N: So here goes, first I apologize PROFUSELY (yes I used a big word) that I haven't updated in so long, the exams are getting the better of me and when I'm not revising, I just want to sit and do nothing or watch mindless telly. And I know I made promises that I'd update faster based on your reviews and I didn't so SORRY, but your reviews were really great. I only have 11 exams to go now, which doesn't actually sound like a small number but they last until the end of June. And I break up from school on Thursday so fingers crossed I'll have more time to write. So I'll get back to the story now if you're still reading

Iggy POV A/N: I don't think he gets enough thought in the story

Max didn't think I could hear her crying, but I wasn't going to make her feel anymore awkward than she already felt. It was bad enough as it was, it didn't seem right that Max could lead us so amazingly all these years and then the whole flock turns their backs on her like that over this Lyndsey character.

And so I think I got a new power as well, don't get me wrong it's nothing special; I can just feel peoples' powers and everything about them. Not particularly useful I figured, as it would be no good me going to the flock and telling them Angel is a mind reader – they all know that. At least that's what I thought until I was standing in that room with Lyndsey today, now I know when to tell the flock stuff and everything, but I also know that telling the flock what was going on would have just about as much use as me saying I was the frigging Pope, they wouldn't believe me – put it that way.

That's right Lyndsey has them RIGHT under her spell. All it takes is a simple deathly glace at you, be it a millisecond or an hour, and she has you utterly hypnotized, hooked onto every word, lapping it all up. It disgusts me. I mean she actually has them DROOLING over her. Max is worth drooling over WAY more if you ask me, but now maybe Fangs out of the picture for a bit…it wouldn't be so bad me making a move…oh shitake mushrooms, I shouldn't think like that should I? Well there's no harm in thinking…

Just then Max stirred next to me, I hadn't even noticed her go to sleep, I was so engrossed in my own thoughts. Damn she smells nice, I mean that girl can go a WEEK or longer without taking a shower and still smell like a goddess and look like one as well I imagine, not that I would notice, I have to rely on Angel passing on images of her to my head, which doesn't happen very often.

Max POV

Iggy looked thoughtful, just sort of staring into space, I wonder if he knows he's looking straight at me. He probably does, it's kinda creepy the way he can always look straight at your face, without ever seeing, like he just knows where you are. But at the same time Totally awesome.

"Ig?" I asked, not really wanting to disturb him from his thoughts, but he just smiled back to me.

"Yes, Max?"

"What's going on?" I didn't really expect an answer, I don't expect anyone to know everything, but to my extreme surprise, Iggy started rambling to me about Lyndseys power, I was right! It's all in the eyes! Just as well I can't stand to look at her. And wow, he can feel people's powers, could have potential, though I must say, I'm not sure if I'd have felt that way before now.

I studied Iggy's face for a minute, you know, he's not all that bad looking, nobody ever gives Iggy credit. And he gets me. He gets whats going on. At least not like Fang. I can't believe he even looked her in the eyes in the first place.

"So wait? Do you mean Fang was under her spell when I was talking to him in here?"

"Ummm, I don't think so. I think she can only control people when she can see them. I mean, she doesn't need to see your eyes the whole time, but she needs to have you within her eyeshot." Iggy explained.

So at least the kiss was all Fang and not some plot drawn up by Lyndsey. But, I was having doubts about Fang lately, I mean he LOOKS at Lyndsey, probably more than me. I know I'm not drop dead gorgeous or anything like her. But he said he liked me, so what if he doesn't like ONLY me. What if he likes her as well? I'm not the type to share. But what's the alternative?

"Max?" Ig asked softly. I looked up at him. His eyes showed thoughtful, unseeing care. "What's up?" He wanted to know, like genuinely. That had to count for something.

"Everything," I whispered, and another tear escaped the corner of my eye and once again I was thankful that he couldn't see.

"It's ok Max," He smiled, and took me into a bug bear hug, "You don't have to be strong all the time you know?" I looked up at him and wished, just wished that he was right, but I knew the reality, how could I expect my flock to hold together if I couldn't, not that they were even here, except Iggy, who in the last few months has grown stronger than I'd ever even imagined.

I'm not even sure why I did it. I didn't think about what I was doing. But looking at Iggy there, so strong, so caring. And knowing Fang was out there with Lndsey…

Iggy POV

Am I dreaming? Where was the blow to the head that knocked me out? I don't think I am. I think Max is ACTUALLY kissing me. Its…good…but not right…very weird…not how I'd expected. I didn't feel right. I knew how much Fang loved her and how much he would want to pummel me right then…and that was enough for me to pull back

"Max…" I began.

"Don't," she replied, "It was stupid," she looked down and we both sat there for a minute, not talking. "It wasn't right was it?" she asked, looking as confused as I did.

"No." I managed. More silence. "Umm Max?"

"yeah?"

"don't tell Fang."

"no…I won't"

Well this was awkward!

"Iggy, lets just forget that. We need to get out of here. And I need you to work out a weakness in Lyndseys power so that we can save the flock and get the hell out of here." Her eyes were set with a newfound determination that made me feel…well…glad to be her friend. And that was all it was. We were friends. Strong friends – more brother and sister type friends. And NOT anything more.

"Well we already know that she has to be able to SEE them…so we just need to distract her, and get the others away. But I don't think you should distract her, she can easily catch you, even if you don't want to look at her. Let me think of something, at least that way she can't catch me out."

"Thanks Ig!" she grinned. "Now we just need to get out of here."

At that EXACT moment, I mean I wonder if these people realise how good their timing is, the door opened and Bernard entered with a plate of food. No hesitations this time, we were way ahead of him. I grabbed Max's arm and she hit that door at super speed, on her feet. None of the others knew she could do that did they? I bet she didn't even know. Well she does now, but she has more powers than she thinks. I just never seem to be able to find the time to tell her these days.

So we were out. Now its time to get the ball rolling…

A/N: I hope it's long enough to keep you satisfied. I'm going to try and write another chapter at half term so you shouldn't have to wait too long. This weeks going to be just too hard because I have 4 exams, sorry, but once more, keep the reviews coming, you know they help. Oh yeah and this chapter is dedicated to LE trex who helped with the idea for the chapter and so should get some credit.