Sup, guys! A month to update, that's not too bad, right?

Zach: Um, yea, maybe for you. Step up your game, woman!

Abby: You're right, you're right. Well, I am currently on my contraband laptop, seeing as my mother flipped on me yesterday when our dogs had accidents in the house. Basically, I'm not allowed electronics and I have to clean up after everyone's mess... All because the dogs had an accident. So yea, that is why I am apologizing for the short content, plus this chapter is sort of a filler.

Next chapter is going to be a combination of #s 20-22, so I think you'll all enjoy the little collaboration, (and hopefully lengthier chapter). Enjoy loves!

Previously on 50 Ways to Annoy Iggy: THE STORY

"Not right now, I'm sorry. I think we're not the only ones who need a night of unwinding, though. Let's lay off Ig for a while. I'm gonna go tell the kids."

Fang let me go and I went to relay the message to the youngest Flock members and Ella, who then called Bell, saying the next time she came over there would be no guarantee of a time-in…

But the game still isn't over.

MAX POV

As the leader of The Flock I knew it was my job to somewhat mop up this mess we had made all over poor Iggy. But come on, it's been such fun!

I called a flock meeting in the kitchen while Iggy cooled down in his room with his chilled peas. Gazzy was cleaning up his bacon-y mess and Angel was dragging Celeste on the floor with one hand while grabbing Bell's in the other.

"OK, guys, I know we've all had quite the entertaining time, but I think we sort of owe it to Ig to lay low for a bit... I'm thinking maybe a week or so?"

A loud chorus of complaints filled the room, causing my authoritative side to bust out.

"HEY! I want each and every one of you to go in one at a time and give Iggy a real apology. Keep it vague in the details of the plan but be serious, 'kay? That includes you two," I added quickly to Fang and Bell's smirks, "you do not get out of this."

The group quieted down around the kitchen table, and I nodded at Angel to go first.

But Max-

No "but"s, Angel, go. Age order.

Yes, Max.

She solemnly peeled herself from her place at the table and slouched her way to Iggy's room.

"Gazzy, you next, then Bell, then Fang." They scoffed at my tone but quickly shut up at the glare they received. As Gazzy got up, I sighed and tiredly plopped into the chair beside me, throwing my head into my open hands.

"I'm doing a horrible job, aren't I? The second we have some safe down-time, I become the worst influence ever," I squeaked. I heard Fang move from his spot by the stove and felt a hand rest on my shoulder. Taking the hint, Bell got up and followed the kids toward Iggy.

Fang leaned down and laid a gentle kiss on the top of my head, and then swiftly dragged a chair over. His strong, calloused hands tenderly grabbed my chin, forcing me to look into his dark, mystifying eyes.

"Maximum Ride, never once have you done anything worse than a fantastic job leading this flock, you hear me? We are all so lucky to have someone so strong, stoic compassionate and beautiful giving us direction in our circus of a life. You're letting them have fun, something we're all in desperate need of. We're not on the run anymore, at least for the time being, and that's something to celebrate. If I could be half the person and leader that you are I would be happy."

I smiled at Fang, he always knew what to say. Now, not that it's any of your business, but let's just say my man deserved the kiss he was given.

"Ewwww, gross, Max and Fang are making out again!" We broke apart, grinning at the young ones, particularly Gazzy, who was making gagging faces. "Iggy's ready for you two."

We got up, interlocking fingers, much to Gazzy's 9-year-old horror, and walked our way to Iggy. I knocked twice on the half-closed door, and pushed it open at his quiet, "Enter".

This apology was going to be a lot harder than I thought. One week until ultimate pranking and masterminding... That was the only thing I could wrap my brain around.

Well, Ig, enjoy your apologies while they last.

"Yo, Ig..."

So, yea I'm not really expecting the highest of all reviews and opinions for this one, like I said, it's just a filler. Stay tuned for next chapter, though, I have better expectations for that one! Thanks for putting up with my crazy life!

Love and Overreacting Mothers,

Abby