Don't let go…

Chapter 5

I shall let our beloved Iggs line us into this one-shoot away my friend…

looks at comp screen hi-she doesn't own us…enjoy…bye…got to make bomb…bye walks away with a bulge under his t-shirt

"What chu got there?"

"Nothing!"

"Riiiight"

"Hey, do you know where fang lives…I have a gift for him"

"Well, hes here and there you know, actually you should know your always following them…aren't you"

"Correction…I look after I don't follow any one- Im my own mutant bird -now on with the storwy!"

Fangs POV:

I was holding her in my arms, smelling her sweet aroma that was all Max. I felt her gentle touch as she tried to wriggle out of my grip, but it was a stupid attempt and she knew it. All though we were only 8, she still gave me that feeling inside that made the world seem tiny and all my problems seemed to pack up and leave. All my attention was on the smiling, bright girl in front of me who was swearing at my strength and her lack of it. I smiled as she went limp, then grinned even wider when her face turned up towards mine. I was glad to see her smirking because that usually meant that I wasnt in trouble but I would be later…I knew and frankly didnt care. She was my best mate and nothing would take her away from me, nothing. "are you going to let me go" She asked with a smirk that grew as I pretended to look away and think. I looked down into her deep blue eyes, that werent as untroubled as they were these days." Nope, I won you fair and sware" I nodded and laughed as she frowned. "You mean square…you circle" she giggled and I smiled at her laugh but frowned at her insult.

"Hay werent we in the middle of a game I believe it was called kiss chase…" Max wrinkled her nose but I tightened my grip around her waist, of course I didnt think of kissing then so I just leaned in so I could smell her rosy shampoo then brushed my fingers up her side gently. Max fell about laughing and tried to get out my grip but there was no escape, I knew where her tickle spot was and I wasnt about to stop yet. I tickled her side again, but she suddenly kicked out and my leg gave way. We both cried out as I toppled into her and she fell to the ground, we rolled for a bit until we finally came to a stop giggling our heads off. I sat up holding my head and looked down to see Maxs cheery face looking up into mine. We were both laughing but suddenly, her face just looked so perfect there in my lap with her hair splayed out around her head, I acted before I thought, my body leaned down and before I knew it I was capturing her soft lips in a warm kiss. In those few seconds it was as if everything made sense and a strange feeling flitted in my stomach which made me feel confused but happy at the same time. I pulled back, slightly embarrassed and scared at what I had just done. I looked into Maxs eyes to see if she agreed with it, or if I better start running but her face mirrored mine except her smile broke into a grin. "Boys…" She muttered looking happily up into my face, deep in thought and I waited patiently but I didn't have to wait long. She opened her mouth about to whisper something when the lead scientist shouted out to us. Max frowned but stood up then leaned over and helped me up. Children around us started screaming for some reason and the doors banged open. I gripped her hand gently in mine and whispered in her ear the words that I had longed to hear "I love you" I blushed darkly. Gasping when she hugged me and grinned when she was about to whisper something back when the Erasers pulled us apart. Thumping me into a cage and dragging a screaming and kicking Max out with all the other screaming children-she was one of 5 children that survived that day out of 30- towards and behind the big doom doors. Many kidz never returned and my young heart flipped-they were going to hurt Max, my Max. I wrenched my hand outside the cage doors and tried to reach her hand. I touched it gently, her fingers leaving a feather like touch on my 

hand then she was thrust away again and my hand was kicked back in. But I reached, still in vain and growled when I saw the tears down her face "Fang help me…please Fang…FANG". But there was nothing I could do, I just watched helplessly as they dragged her away struggling defiantly and shouting my name over and over again."NO...Fang…FANG" I shouted back too, and I never stopped not even when younger Ari produced a syringe and punctured it into me, even as I collapsed against the steel cold cage watching as her distressed face blurred out of view I was mumbling her name "Max…Maximum…MAX!"

I stuttered awake from a gentle hand on my arm. I groaned and rubbed my forehead, worried that someone had heard me shouting. That was the main reason I never slept with the flock, but I thought I was alone and the night sky with Maxs gentle voice coming from the top bedroom, I fell asleep soon enough. Even if it was a slight troubling one that seemed recurring, I was never going to forget that day, what was she going to say to me? Would I ever find out…had I already found out? I growled and swung round of the perch I had made on the massive oak tree in the garden that was submerged by a lanky shed and strange plants and a. awesomely long field. When I saw the intruder who had woken me I stood slightly surprised, glad that it was dark and the fact he couldnt see. Careful to mask any sounds of surprise I spoke first.

"How the Hell did you find me Iggs" I asked a smile forming on both our lips.

"Well lets just say it wasnt easy, you kept moving. So far I found 8 old women with their handbags- he rubbed his head at that-, 6 cats, 4 dustbins and numerous pot holes. I only found you because you were screaming Maxs name and I don't think anyone would be screaming for Pepsi out here at this time of night." Iggy concluded with a chuckle. I raised an eyebrow at the sight of him as my eyes adjusted to the dark quickly. There was dirt clouded in his hair and strange hand marks were on his face or bag marks. A yawn stretched his features and he wobbled a bit from tiredness. He rubbed at his face and stared at the wall slightly.

"Oh erm...sorry shall we go to bed, im guessing its late" I started into the air followed closely by Iggy.

"No shit Sherlock" he muttered lightly and thudded to the ground a few seconds later. It sounded like a kerfuffle upstairs and both Iggy and I turned as the back door flew open and an angry, sleepy Max stood in the doorway. Iggy whispered in my ear "PMS" before an aggressive growl came from Max. Both of us smiled impishly and hung our heads slightly, me a little more and avoiding eye contact, this evenings events clouding my mind. She tapped her foot lightly and looked from one to the other.

"What time do you call this guys" she sighed finally, loosening her arms from their folding position.

"2 in the morning" Chirped Iggy then fell silent when he heard a slight growl from Max. I chuckled but stopped soon as well.

"You… go and sort yourself out, well see you in the morning" Max pointed into the house then moved aside so he knew what she meant. Iggy complied and soon disappeared from sight, I stopped when a gentle hand rested on my chest.

"And you…will wait" she added as I made to move inside. I sighed angrily, not wanting to talk about this afternoon right now. A few seconds ran by were Max silently brought me into the kitchen, closing the door quietly behind her. She looked up at me and for the first time I saw the sadness in her eyes.

"Why do you do this to me…?" she asked suddenly, leaning back on the kitchen sink. I folded my arms and looked down at the floor by the fridge.

"Do what..?"I asked grumpily, really not in the mood just wanting to get out of the room.

"You cut me down so easily…You say you love me, and then you go back on your word. Is it me…have I changed" My heart stuttered slightly, please say she wasnt killing herself over this afternoon. I looked up and caught her eye. Deep, tired blue eyes stared back, she looked like her world had came tumbilin down and where had I been…? Hanging out on a tree-I stepped towards her but she shook her head.

"Don't try and bluff this Fang, I don't want any more strain on my heart" She mumbled. I shook my head and looked into her eyes.



"I Love you Max…what more do you want me to say" I suddenly sighed and turned away. Tears began to form in my own eyes. I jumped when I felt her arms around my waist and I gripped her small hands in mine.

"Not say….words don't always mean much Fang…But do" she finished whispering into my ear, it sounded like she was on the verge of tears, or worse a break down. I turned in her grip and hugged her tired body to my chest. I stroked her smooth sandy brown hair and picked her up into my arms, cradling her as if she was the specialist thing in my world-which she was. I stopped by the sofa, after picking up a blanket. And laid her down gently, making sure she was comfortable. Then I lay down behind her and hoisted the blanket round us and pulled her body towards me by wrapping my arm around her waist. All the time I heard slight sniffles or sobs coming from her fragile figure. It broke my heart when I saw tears flow from her beautiful eyes and I would try anything to make her not- anything at all. I stroked her hair with my left hand while nuzzling into her wet cheek. And I felt her hand slowly make a swirling pattern on my hand. I knew things werent great here but we would be free soon….hopefully. I listened as her breathing slowly evened out and I started stroking her hand instead. I noted everything down, wanting it to be like this when I woke up, but knowing it wouldnt. Sighing heavily, I shuffled backwards to give her space only to be snuggled back into by a frowning Max. I chuckled but stayed where I was, just grateful that she wanted me close by her and thankful for the company. I opened one eye when I heard a groan of a floorboard but decided that it was just the house and nuzzled back into Max and soon fell asleep, unaware of the storm that was brewing just across the way.

WOO another happy chappy-I think-well I have a thought, and im afraid if you want me to write any further youre gunna have to…reply. I know its annoying and difficult but it would be helpful to know. Anyway, I know this is my story for max and the flock but I have a bit of a thought, im stuck on whether I should have Iggy and nudge or nudge and Gazzy-maybe they could fight over her…heh that would be fun to read. I have a thought lined up for Angel so don't you guys worry, she cant run from the love…heh. Although she is only 8 so it will -hopefully -be baby, cute love…heh. Please write in thankx. And the Bold is her inner head voice…just in case you were confused.