Dear Max,

We all really miss you. I hope you know that. We are all doing great, so don't worry. Well, here's how everyone is doing:

Angel is doing okay. She's too far to communicate with you in your mind. Gazzy doesn't even think about making a bomb, he's too upset that there's no body to tell him no. I'm good. I don't babble a lot like I used to. Iggy's okay. He has trouble getting around. You helped him with things more than anyone else.

Fang.

He's really messed up, Max. He doesn't talk. I know he never did, but he doesn't talk at all. He just nods and stuff. If you think that's normal, you should see what he wears. He grabs whatever, today he's wearing light blue and white. It burns my eyes.

We all miss you a lot!

Nudge

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I read the letter a week after they left. I had got the letter this morning, and I had waited patiently through all of my classes until I finally got to my dorm. "Max, I'm going out for a bit." Kendyl said. "I'll come." I said, grabbing my hoodie. "Okay." she said, grabbing her purse.

We walked out and down the hall. I passed Angel and Nudge's old room quickly, knowing there was nobody in there.

"Max, come on. Cheer up." Lauren said, meeting us at the door. We went outside and towards the gym. "I am. Well, I'm trying." I mumbled. Kevin and Jake walked up to us and we all went into the gym, where the lights were dim and music was playing quietly.

"I like Friday nights. We can come to the gym to just hang out. And it's not a dance, so we don't have to dress up or anything." Lauren said. I had to agree. It was like a school dance, only not so formal, and there was no cookies or punch. And it was still light.

"Well, I agree, but I could do without the music." I said, listening to Teardrops On My Guitar. Kendyl's face lightened up and she ran to the radio.

"Uh oh." Jake muttered.

"This can't turn out well." Lauren said.

"What is she doing?" Kevin asked. I shrugged. We had better be ready for the worst.

"Okay! Much better. Well, for Max." Kendyl said, walking over. I gave her a questioningly look, but she just listened.

That time is here again
Prepare to be apart
And it drives you crazy!

Bullet For My Valentine filled my ears with the song Forever And Always. I smiled. This was my favorite song at the moment. "Cool! I like this song! Its like, screamo, but not." Lauren babbled. I ignored her and listened to the music.

It was kind of like my life.

For...get the shit that we've been through
I wanna stay here forever and Always

I have been through a lot. And I do just want to stay here forever and always. But, not like this, right now, I'm normal, at school, with friends, in the gym hanging out. But I wanted the flock to be here with me. Sure, I had wings, and everyone knew. By now nobody sent me notes anymore and knocked on out door in the middle of the night.

I was glad. But I still wished Fang was here, to endure everything with me.

"You okay?" Kendyl asked me. I shrugged. "I guess." I mumbled. I checked the clock on the wall. 7:47.

"I'm gonna go shower or something." I said, walking out. They all said goodbye and I walked to the girl's dorms.

"There you are, and with no protection." an Eraser jumped out from behind a building. I stopped. "Took you long enough. I've been waiting." I said, letting all the venom come out. He sneered. "Well, who's gonna help you?" he said. I smirked. "I can handle myself." I said as some people walked out, towards me.

"Look!" some girl said. It was Kendyl. A bunch of kids followed her to where I was standing.

"Oh, Maxie has a little possey." he said. I smiled. "Yes, I do. That's what you can call it. But, they actually like me with my wings, unlike you, who can't let anybody know your a murdering child." I said.

The kids looked back and forth. From me to this Eraser.

"Please, Max. You shouldn't just me a child. You know me." the Eraser. I stopped. "Ari?" I asked. "This one is the most dangerous." I said to everybody, without turning away from Ari. I heard whispers.

"Should I call the flock?" Jake asked. "Stop where you are." I said when he took a step. "Jake, stay away. No, no need." I answered. He nodded and backed away. "But, Max. At least let us help." Kevin said.

"If you help, you will end up dead." and with that, I lunged foward, landing on Ari. I punched him in the face like 20 times. I heard kids gasping. I jumped up and kicked him. Ari stood up. "Well, Maxie, two can play that game." he said, his fist slamming into my jaw.

"Max!" Lauren and Kevin yelled at the same time. "What is going on- Oh my goodness!" I teacher yelled. "Stay away." I warned her. She scooted ack slowly, then ran back to the office. I grinned.

"Well, I'm surprised you came alone." I said. "Who ever said that?" he asked, as about 30 Erasers jumped out of nowhere.

"Everybpdy, get away as fast as you can, stay away. Now! Somebody try and get to Angel. If all of you work together, I'm pretty sure she'll here you somehow!" I yelled. Every one ran to a building and I heard them all talking and getting quiet, probably all thinking to Angel.

Good, at least somebody listens to me.

I kicked an Eraser in the stomach, sending him backwards into 3 other Erasers. I punched two in the face, then turned and slammed my hands on each ear of another Eraser, busting his ears. I smiled to myself. I was good.

I kicked Ari in the face, then turned and swatted another in the nose. "7 down, a lot more to go." I muttered. They all came at me at once, crowding around me. I did my best to punch and kick as many as I could. I got like 5, then they swarmed around me.

"No!" I heard yelling, and a whole bunch of kids. They all started fighting, and the best 5 kids were in the center.

My Flock.

I smiled and fought hard. A lot of people already had black eyes and bloody noses, but the best thing was seeing them fight.

Even Emma Chase.

She was fighting her hardest. Her hair was being pulled, her clothes were being tugged at, and yet, she kept trying. "Ugh! Stay off me, you jumbo dog!" she squealed. I smiled, but managed to kick an Eraser in the shin. He stumbled back, and came at me again. I grabbed his arm, twisted it, then pulled on it. He moaned and pulled his arm back.

I smacked the side of his head, and when he stumbled to the side, kicked him in the side of the head. He landed hard on the ground, blood running out of his nose and ear.

I turned around, and all of the Erasers were just about dead. Everybody looked worn out, and looked up at me. I looked over at the flock, and smiled.

Angel ran to me, blood covering her hair, and hugged me. Gazzy did the same, with dusty arms. Nudge smiled and skipped over, hugging me, then whispered, "Max, you really need to change." I looked at my outfit.

It was soaked with blood. I shrugged. She smiled as Iggy made his way over to sensed me, and smiled. "Oh, come here." I said, pulling him into a hug. He hugged me and I looked over at Fang.

I smiled at him and he grinned. He walked over, and stopped right in front of me. "Fang, you were wearing white, I hear." I said. He smiled. "Well, ya. But no worries, I'm wearing black today." he replied. I smiled and hugged him. He patted my hair. "Max, I..."

"I know." I told him.

"I've missed you too." I said. He smiled into my hair. I pulled away. "I love you." he said. I grinned from ear to ear.

"I love you too." I said, and he leaned down and kissed me. I heard everybody cheering and whistling. I pulled away and laughed.

Nudge found Jake, and they talked. I watched them and Jake gave her a hug. Then she raced over to Iggy and kissed him.

"When did this happen?" I asked. Fang shrugged. "Iggy didn't like Jake because he was dating Nudge. So, he finally told her, and this is what happened." he explained. Nudge looked over at me. I gave her a thumbs up and she grinned. Angel and Gazzy went to Lauren, who finally found Nudge.

Kevin walked over to us. He smiled at Fang. "Hey, look, Max has been so freaking sad, so you better make her happy." he said. Fang smirked. "Oh, don't worry about that." Kevin smiled and walked away. Then Emma walked up.

She turned to me. "Max, I was selfish. I was trying to win Fang, when it was obvious you two were in love with each other. I'm sorry, and your really cool, actually. I shouldn't have underestimated you. It must be hell, going through this Eraser crap." she said.

I smiled a real smile. "Thanks. And, ya it is."

I turned back to Fang. "Now, where were we?" I asked. He leaned down and continued to kiss me. I pulled away and called the flock.

"Well, guys. Back to trees and wind." I told them. They all spread out their wings. "Max, we all take this as a bad thing. But, really, it's great. We get to explore, and fly. That's all adventure. The only thing that makes us happy. Flying." Nudge said.

I smiled at her. "You know, Nudge, your right. And, that's the most intelligible thing you have ever said." I told her.

We looked back at everybody. I smiled, and we lifted up. So, really, you could agree with Emma and call it hell, or you could think of it as an adventure. Flying.

Or, it's both.

And think of it as one hell of an adventure.

THE END!!!!!! Tell me how it was! I really want reviews for this chapter! Luv ya all! Not in a weird way, of course. But, it's the end of another story!