Hey Guys! I don't know exactly how this chapter will turn out.
Disclamer: I don't own Maximum Ride 'cuz, well, I just don't. (not a great pun, huh?)
Sophi's POV
I groaned lightly as I got up and supported myself on my hands. My vision was blurry, but I could still see the fire starting in the hole in the wall. I blinked a couple o' times, to be able to see the figures who were standing in front of me.
" Sophi? Are you okay?" I turned to my left and found my best friend, Demi, crouched, hands on her knees, looking at me as if I was about to die. Hey, it's my lucky day. I almost did die.
" Yeah, I j--Wait a sec. Why are you here? Shouldn't you be at home?!" I asked suprised she was even here. I mean, my parents sent me here, even though I can't remember them tellling me that. What did Demi have to do with this?!
" Well, um, about that," She said, playing with her fingers. I frowned. I knew she was going to tell me something I wasn't gonna enjoy hearing. Then, the boy with light-reddish hair spoke up.
" That's what she said when she told me the truth." He rolled his eyes, but then regained comfort and smiled at me. I flinched slightly. Why was he smiling at me warmly? I didn't even know him... at all!
" I'm so glad you're okay, Sophi." He said with relief as he wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me into his chest. I stiffened and turned to stare at Demi. She sighed, miserably. I shut my eyes and pushed the guy off me. He opened his eyes and stared. Until now, I just noticed that the guy was blind. He frowned and turned to face Demi.
" Sophi, this is Iggy. Your boyfriend. Remember?" Demi informed. I gasped and turned to stare at him. I shook my head and got up, completely and backed away towards the window. It was open, good.
" Sophi? What're you doing?" Demi asked in a 'Are you crazy' tone. I kept backing away, faster this time. The fire in the hole was growing larger and larger. I looked from that to Demi and then to 'Iggy.' I shut my eyes and stood clumsily on the ledge of the window. I opened them again. Demi and Iggy were walking slowly towards me.
" Please, Sophi. Don't do this. You know it's not right. Please, I'm begging. Don't. Jump. Out. That. Window." Demi pleaded. Iggy was already frowning and he looked about ready to pounce. I frowned and realized, life isn't all it's cracked up to be. Might as well end it.
" Sorry..." I said, before I collapsed, my back hitting the loud air. My hair flittered across my face, my scrubs causing a loud paper bag rustling. I realized the building was very tall and large, I was still dropping. I couldn't believe I was actually plummeting to my death. I opened my eyes a slit to find Iggy dropping like a torpedo just a few feet above me. I frowned and looked around, to see how tall the building was, and try to figure out how much longer it would take for me to finally die.
" Sophi! Please, take my hand!" Iggy outstretched his pale hand as he pleaded for me to live. I scowled at him. Why did he care so much? Why was I so important to him? I mean, I didn't even know the guy. I didn't know what he wanted. All I know, is that I would get what I wanted. Peace.
" No!" I screamed over the wind's current. I could see him grit his teeth and kick his legs, in order to get more speed. Unfortuanately, he did, and his hand was only a few inches away from mine, which was tucked in under my elbows, trying to avoid contact.
But then I felt something. An electrical current passed through my forearm to my mind, heart and body. It's because Iggy grazed my arm with his fingertips. I gasped and, without thinking, reached out to grab his hand, but I was too late.
I had already hit the ground.
3rd Person POV
" Sophi! No!" Iggy screamed as he landed softly with the help of his wings next to the lifeless body. He lifted her head onto his lap and allowed it to rest there. He gritted his teeth at the pain he felt inside. He shut his eyes tightly and rested his forehead over hers. He gripped her head, hard, believing he might be able to bring her back to life through a kiss. In which he did kiss her, but nothing happened. He struck the ground next to her. He buried his face into her neck and allowed the tears to escape. He couldn't believe that the only person that he loved more than his family was dead. He wished she was alive now, so he could kiss her senseless, feel the spark he would always get when he touched her.
" Why? Why you? Why did they choose you?" Iggy muttered into her shoulder. He wished she was breathing and alive. If only she never met me, he admitted. He sniffled and faced her as he stroke her hair. He reached down and laced fingers with her hand. He lifted it up and kissed the back of her hand, then let it rest on her chest. He laid her head softly on the cement and stood up, still facing her and turned around, trying to hide the tears.
But as he was about a foot away, he felt a hand grip his ankle. He spun around and found it was Sophi's hand holding it. He smiled, tears of joy now escaping. He hugged her head and all she could do was smile weakly at him, then she closed her eyes, her chest now rising and falling in breaths.
" Thank you," Iggy whispered into her hair. He slapped his hand on the ground to check if he could hear her heart beating. Thank God... He said in his head. He lifted Sophi up delicately, bridal style and kissed her forehead.
" Iggy! Iggy! Is she okay?!" Demi asked/yelled as she neared Iggy and Sophi. Iggy smiled widely at her. Demi smiled warmly and looked down at the body in Iggy's pale arms. She held Sophi's head in an attempt to hug her.
" I can't believe this," she said, tears threatening to leave her eyes. Iggy smiled and kissed Sophi's lips lightly. Sophi's mouth twitched up, almost in a light smile, in her sleep.
" Iggy! We heard screaming! Wha--" Max came up to Iggy and found the sleeping teen in his arms. She placed a hand over her mouth and gasped into it.
" Did you?" She asked, pointing towards the body. Iggy nodded. Max placed her hand over her heart, a sign of how proud she was.
" Is she okay?" Fang said, coming up behind Max, with slight worry in his dark eyes. Iggy and Demi nodded as they smiled at Sophi. Fang smiled lightly and looked at Max. She turned, a tear streaming down her cheek. Fang reached up and wiped it away with his thumb. Max smiled at him and threw her arms around his neck, most un-Max-like of her. At first, Fang stiffened, but then he loosened up and hugged her as well. She laughed at the moment. How corny, she thought. She pulled away and punched his arm playfully. He smiled lightly and turned to tell the others to come up.
" Oh My God! Iggy, for a second there I thought both you and Sophi were gonna die! I almost fainted! Gazzy had to hold me up before I collapsed! Oh My God, I'm so glad you're okay! And--" Nudge was interrupted by a tiny hand over her mouth. She turned to Gazzy and smiled agaisnt his hand. He removed his hand from her mouth and ran towards Sophi's body. He poked her arm and moved his gaze towards her face. He could hear her breaths. He smiled and looked up at Iggy, who was smiling at Sophi.
" Eew," he commented. Iggy kicked his shin lightly and smiled.
" Guys, I think we should go. Guards'll probably come by soon for a visit." Max admitted. Everyone nodded and already took a running start.
" Wait!" Max yelled. They all turned to stare at her.
" Where are we supposed to go?" She asked, as if for the first time realizing she really didn't know what to do. Fang crossed his arms in a thinking motion and then snapped his fingers.
" I know," he said calmly. " We should go to a hotel. Why not in Cali?" He asked with a shrug. Max stared at him as Nudge and Angel squealed cheerfully.
" Oh My God! I can't believe we're going to Cali! I've always wanted to go there! I am so gonna meet so many celebs! Eeeeeh!" Nudge cheered at the thought. Angel smiled at her and turned to Max and released her secret weapon.
No, not the Bambi Eyes, please... Max pleaded to herself in her head.
" Fine," she said. Everyone smiled and flew off, Nudge rambling about the possibilities they might get famous. Fang turned to flash one of those brilliant, rare smirks to Max. She blushed and turned away quickly so he wouldn't see it. She heard him chuckled and then flap away. She sighed and flapped right behind him.
Sophi's POV
"Ohhhhhhhh," I groaned as I sat up on the...bed? When'd I get on a bed? Why does it feel like my head is throbbing? Ugh, my back felt like people threw bricks at it. I arched my back slightly to see if I could crack the bones. Or at least check if they were still in tact.
Ow... Bad idea, I thought. I sighed lightly and turned to my right, to find a dude sleeping right next to me. Topless. Holy Crap.
" Ahh!" I screamed, as I literally flew off the bed.
" Wha? What's wrong?! Sophi, are you okay?!" The guy asked. How'd he know my name? Why am I here? Who is this guy and why does he have a bat? The better question is...What happened?
" Sophi, please tell me you're okay!" The guy pleaded. I stood up slowly, hearing the bones crack and creak at the movement and backed away. I looked around and sucked in a breath. It looked like I was in a palace and I was the Grand Duchess, Anastasia. Everything looked like it was from the 1900s. I felt around behind me and successfully found the knob. I turned it slightly and start to open it. I looked down, only to find myself in a silky, gold and teal nightgown. I gasped and looked back up to find the tip of my nose touching the tip of the guy's nose. I gasped and reached up to try and slap him away. But his hand gripped my wrist and his mouth covered mine. At first, my eyes widened, but then slowly fluttered shut at the experience.
My arms snaked around his neck, my hands playing around with his messy hair. I heard the bat drop behind him and his arms slithered around my waist, gentle enough not to hurt me, but strong enough to keep me from running away. I tilted my head, to kiss him more deeply. His arms slid down my hips and his hands rested on them. I gasped at the electrical shock I received from the touch.
" Whoa, whoa, whoa!" I yelled, pulling away and painfully hitting the door, causing it to shut. The guy looked at me, eyebrows furrowed.
" I thought you would remember by now. I can't believe this." He said, slapping his hand over his forehead. What does he mean, 'Remember by now?' Remember what? My hand clumsily gripped the doorknob again and in one swift movement, I was out into the hallway, my bare feet touching the smooth, furry, red carpet. I looked around, realizing people were staring at me, probably because I was wearing only a tiny, silky, ludicrous nightgown.
" Sophi?" I turned to my left, only to find a dark-haired, dark-eyed, olive-skinned boy in a gold robe with the letters, 'TPH', in script, bold, diagnolly set in teal over the pocket.
" Do you know who I am?" He asked, in 'Do you know what one plus three is?' tone. I scowled at him and tried to think of his name. Actually, I can't. I didn't know who the hell who this guy was! I didn't know who the hell the other guy was either. I shook my head and backed away slowly.
" Ow! Hey, watch it! Oh! Sorry, Sophi, can you remember me?" I turned around and found a dark-skinned girl with blacki-sh hair smiling at me hugely. I bit my lip and backed away again, until I felt strong hands wrap around my shoulders. I looked up and found the guy from the room. The one who kissed me.
" Lemme go." I said darkly. He gritted his teeth and dragged me back into the room.
" What's wrong with you?!" I yelled. He growled and pushed me agaisnt the wall, kinda hard too. He laced fingers with my hands and pinned them on either side of my head. He pressed powerfully.
" You're hurting me," I warned him. He growled again and preesed my hands more agaisnt the wall. I whimpered and shut my eyes.
" Please tell me you know my name. Please," He pleaded. I opened my eyes to find a tear sliding down his pale cheek. I sucked in a breath and tried to think. I mean, I couldn't think at all. All I knew was that my name was Sophi, and I felt like crap.
" I'm sorry." I said, looking down. He frowned and let go of my hands, then turned away and made his way towards the dresser. I furrowed my eyebrows and sighed.
" Sorry," I heard him mutter.
" For what?" I asked wryly.
" For hurting you." He admitted. I pressed my lips into a hard line and reached out to touch his shoulder.
" Don't," he said. My hand clenched lightly and I brought it back to my side. He pulled on a dark green shirt and left his jeans and sneakers on. He then walked out of the room, leaving me alone and thinking.
I sighed again and walked towards the chestnut-colored dresser and looked in it, to see if I could find something for me. I frowned, all there were was dresses. I hated wearing dresses. They made me self conscious and they were ust uncomfortable.
" Gotta work with what ya got," I muttered to myself, as I pulled out a silver, white-stripe over chest, strapless, dragging tail, dress. I gasped at it and decided 'What The Heck?!' And I actually put it on. It went great with my hair. Wait...what?!
" What?" I asked myself as I picked up a strand of white, silky, hair. I gasped and ran towards the lifesize mirror and looked at it again.
" Oh My God." I said silently. I bit my lip, trying to remember when I dyed my hair.
" Can I come in?" I turned around and found my best friend, Demi, standing in the doorway of the room, wearing a purple, frill strap, silver-stripe over chest, dragging tail, dress.
" Sure," I said, eyes wide. Demi never wears a dress. Especially one with frill straps.
" Yeah, I know." She said with a chuckle. She then turned to me and smirked.
" I wouldn't be talkin', though." She said, stiffling a laugh. I scowled at her and sat at the edge of the bed.
" Demi, why can't I remember anything? Why is it two weeks after my parents went on vacation? Why am I here? Why did that guy kiss me?--" That reminded me of something that left me speechless, back when he was getting dressed. Wings. Gray and huge.
" And also, why? Why does he have wings?!" I asked, as I bolted up and started pacing around.
" Sophi, you don't remember?" Demi asked wryly. I shrieked and threw a bottle of perfure from the dresser at the wall. It shattered into pieces and the whole room was intoxicated with the aroma.
" Sophi! Please! Calm down!" Demi yelled as she gripped my wrists. I bit my outstretched lip and looked down, endless tears streaming down my cheeks.
" Sophi, please don't cry. Please," Demi pleaded as she pulled me into a hug. I soaked her frill strap with tears. She stroked my silver hair and I sniffled and pulled away.
" I can't believe I can't remember anything. What am I gonna do?" I screamed. Demi sighed and motioned for me to sit. I did and she sat next to me.
" I guess you should know everything now." She said. I sighed and nodded.
Yeah, not my best chapter, huh? Well, I guarantee you, that the next ones will be great. But for all of you who hate deaths, get ready to egg my house, 'cuz someone(or more) is gonna die! (cue drama music) I said too much, a few songs will be up in the next chapters too. Just a few spoilers.
-BS