Maximum Ride- Nevermore Epilogue
Chapter 2
Max's POV
As Fang and I sat there, holding onto each other, I noticed that Dylan is gone. "Should we go meet up with the others? Everyone's probably looking for us" Fang said as he pulled away from me. I nodded as he helped me to my feet, which I probably shouldn't have done, because as soon as I stood, my head felt as if the world was spinning in circles around me. I stumbled forward and then I felt Fang's arms around my waist, steadying me. Slowly, he guided me to the opening of the cave that had a metal door, which was shut tightly. Fang walked over to an enormous handle, and started pushing it forward. With every push, the door gradually opened, until there was enough space for both of us to duck inside. I could hardly see, even with my raptor vision. When Fang closed the door, we walked forward, deeper and deeper into the darkness. Up ahead, I could barely make out a source of light, and the voices of panicked people. I saw the Flock, as well as my mom, Ella, and the other bird kids. There were about 20-30 bird kids, give or take a few. "Many of them didn't make it, Max." Angel's sad voice in my head had caught me off guard, so I searched the room quickly, until I spotted a small, blonde head. I glanced in her direction, and gave her a reassuring nod. "Max!" squealed Nudge happily as she hugged me. Soon, the entire Flock was hugging Fang and me. All too soon, our little reunion was ruined by, you guessed it, Jeb.
Fang's POV
It was so peaceful. I wanted nothing more but to stay like this forever, alone with Max, with no one to bother us. Listening as the wave's crash against the nearby rocks. But of course, this wasn't an option. We have to get back to the shelter, meet up with the Flock. I gently pulled away from her and said, "Should we go meet up with the others? Everyone's probably looking for us." Max merely nodded, and I helped her to her feet. As soon as she stood, she stumbled forward off-balanced. Instinctively, I reached out and wrapped my arms around her waist to steady her. Max must be in shock or something, because she's usually so graceful, on the ground and in the sky. Not wanting to rush her, I slowly walked her towards the entrance, a huge metal door. I strode over to the handle and pushed it forward with great difficulty. "Geez, this thing's kind of heavy" I thought as I continued to push. Once it was open enough for both of us to fit under, we slipped inside, and immediately, I felt cool air hit my face. Even though I couldn't see, I guided Max confidently through the darkness, even though I had no idea whatsoever where we were heading towards. Soon, I heard voices that were filled with fear and I saw light up ahead. When we reached the light, I saw the Flock, Ella, Dr. Martinez, and a bunch of mutant bird kids all over the place. Nudge noticed Max and I standing there, and her eyes widened. "Max!" she squealed as she ran towards us, and threw her arms around her. In no time at all, the entire Flock was hugging us, mainly Max, of course, and telling us about our new "home." Almost as if on cue, Jeb appears out of nowhere, which makes Max's expression turn from caring and loving, to fierce and cold- hearted.