Make sure you are paying attention to the days and year. I hope you are excited to travel back in time! I hope you like the chapter! And I have decided to add Fang and flock's POVs to the story because I want to and I think it would really add to the story.

-Kath

Chapter Eight:

Past… September 11th… 9:00 a.m… The day Max was abandoned… Cave near a waterfall… Somewhere in Wisconsin… Max POV…

The last few days have been exhausting. We have been non stop flying and I can tell that it is taking its toll on the flock. So, after no sleep last night and hours of flying around the area, I have decided to spend some time in Hawaii for vacation time. I think the flock will be pleased. Looking down at the watch I managed to steal, I see that it is already 9:00. My eyes widened, surprised. Have I really been flying since three this morning without realizing it? I fly over to the waterfall near the cave we are currently staying in and I stick my head in the water. It is a little chilly since it is September and we are fairly north but the water feels nice. I run my hands through my now wet hair and relish the fresh feeling. I really need a nice, long and warm shower.

Smiling, I fly back to the cave to wake everyone up so Iggy can start breakfast. At the entrance of the cave, my frown drops and I freeze. The cave is empty other than my bags which are in the far corner. I can see where the flock's sleeping bags were and their footprints. Confused, I walk over to my bags and notice two letters. One, I recognize Fang's handwriting and the other has a paw print on it so it's from Total.

Still confused but now a little nervous, I opened the letter from Fang first…

Dear Max,

We couldn't bring ourselves to say this to you in person but: We are kicking you out. You are to go off on your own. We left you. . .

We are tired of running. We want a normal life and to go to school. We know that if we asked you, you would say yes but ruin the experience with your whining. We know that settling down wouldn't be your type of lifestyle so we made the decision to kick you out to benefit yourself and ourselves. We hope you understand. We will miss you. Have a nice life. Oh, and don't come looking for us. You don't want you in our lives anymore.

Sincerely,

The Flock- Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gazzy, Angel and Total.

My eyes start to tear up but I fight them back as I open Total's letter.

Dear Maxie,

I am so sorry. I tried talking some sense into the flock but they wouldn't have it. I wanted to stay with you but Angel forced me by mind control so I didn't have much of a choice. I hope you are okay.

-Total

What? How could they do this to me? Feeling the tears welling up in my eyes, I yell out in anger and frustration and disbelief. Sinking to the floor, I let the tears run. How could they do this? We could have talked about it! Ungrateful little monsters! Screw them! I can live with my mom and Ella. They love me! They want me! They actually care about me! Now the tears were coming down like a fierce waterfall. At least Total cares as well as Ella and Mom. Curling up into a ball against the cold cave wall, I cried myself to sleep.

Past… September 12th… Noon… The day Max was abandoned… Cave near a waterfall… Somewhere in Wisconsin… Max POV…

Waking up midday the next day, I felt a terrible headache coming on from all the crying. Deciding I needed to get out of here, I decided to move in with Ella and my mom. They are my only family now. After a few hours of flying, I arrived at my mom's just as the sun was setting. Knocking on the door, Ella flings it open and hugs me. Close behind, is mom.

"It is sooo good to see you! What are you doing here? Is the flock with you?" asks Ella, looking around.

"No. It is just me," I respond, sadly.

"What happened?" My mom asks. Walking inside, I explain everything that happened and they were mad at the flock for what they did to me. I was expecting to be mad but I kind of felt guilty for snitching. NO! Bad Max! They left you to fend for yourself and fight your known battles! Harden your Heart! For once the voice actually had some good advice…

After stuffing my face in cookies and a delicious home-cooked dinner, I went to bed exhausted and still hurt. My last thoughts before slipping into a dreamless sleep were,

No more crying over the flock. Harden your heart. They know longer deserve it.

So, what did you guys think? Should I delete the original story or leave it up? Let me know!

They letter is original except for the last few lines and I added the letter from Total as a just because. The last paragraph is also original. Then the next day or the break is also original.

This is my last post for a few days because I have finals and I need to study. So, sorry. I'll be back by Wednesday/Thursday.

And sorry if this chapter is really short. Next chapter will also be original. Well, probably. If it is then I will just post that too.

-Kath