Prisoner- Chapter 99

She looked completely stunned, eyes wide and mouth open slightly.

"Max…" She said looking me in the eyes. "I don't…"

"I'm not asking." I said shaking my head.

"Let's talk about this in your bedroom." She said turning around and walking to my room.

I followed her into my room and just when I was about to shut the door, Fang slipped in the room with an unreadable expression laid upon his face.

I shut the door and looked over at Fang, his dark eyes meeting mine. For a moment our eyes were glued to each other, neither one of us daring to look away.

Finally, I broke the contact and looked over at Dr. Martinez. She was looking out the only window in my room, up at the sky.

"Dr. Martinez…" I said trying catch her attention.

She turned away from the window to look at me.

"Please help me."

"Max, I told you the consequences of the procedure." She said looking disapproving. "You could lose the use of your hand."

Fang's head snapped over to look at Dr. Martinez. I hadn't told him that little detail.

"What?" He asked eyeing her.

"If we try to surgically remove the chip in Max's arm she could lose use of her hand." Dr. Martinez reiterated. "The chip must have been implanted when Max was just a child, because her muscles, nerves, and blood vessels have grown over it."

"You can't do this, Max." He said looking over at me.

"I have to." I argued quietly, looking down at the carpet.

"Max, he's right… this is way too risky." Dr. Martinez added.

"No, what's risky is leaving the chip in and subjecting myself to more of those brain attacks." I reasoned, with Fang more than Dr. Martinez. She had no idea what I was talking about, because the headaches hadn't come until after I had left her and Ella before.

"What do you mean, brain attacks?" Dr. Martinez asked right on cue.

I stayed silent, then after a few quiet minutes I said, "Just forget I said anything."

"No Max, if you want me to help you then you're going to have to tell me why you want this chip out so bad."

"Alright." I said exhaling. "But if I tell you then you have to remove the chip."

She seemed to debate the deal for a moment then looked at me sadly and said, "Okay."

I gave a subtle nod, gave Fang a quick glance and began explaining.

"I used to get these brain attacks that made my head feel like it was splitting apart. With those brain attacks came a voice that only I can hear."

I could see she was trying hide the surprise creeping onto her features.

"This voice is constantly nagging me about saving the world and not getting distracted. And recently it has been… well, punishing me for not saving the world and sticking with my flock."

"Punishing you how?" She asked stunned.

"Causing brain attacks, only they're much worse than before." I said letting my gaze fall to the ground. "They're so bad that I just wish over and over that I could just die."

Fang was looking intently at me, sadness showing in his dark eyes. His jaw was stiff and the area around his eyes was tight.

"When do you want me to remove it?" Dr. Martinez asked catching me off guard.

"As soon as possible."

"You realize I'm going to have to tell a few people, right?"

"Why?" Fang asked going on alert.

"I can't perform the operation on my own." She said shaking her head.

"Alright, tell as few as you need." I said hesitantly.

She nodded then walked to the phone.

"You sure you want to do this?" Fang asked me with a soft tone.

I looked up at him and let out a sigh.

"Yes." I answered walking over to him.

I wrapped my arms around him and his ropy arms encircled my waist.

"Max, we can perform the operation in an hour." Dr. Martinez said hanging up the phone.

I nodded against Fang then pulled away and looked over at her.

"The flock and Ella should stay here." I suggested.

"I agree." She concurred.

"Fang…" I began turning to him.

"I'm coming with you." He said sternly.

I didn't bother to argue. Truth is, I wanted him to be there.

AN: Hope you liked it! Next chapter ends Prisoner. BUT there is a sequel named RELAPSE!