Disclaimer: No, I don't own Maximum Ride. It would rock if I did, but I don't.

A/N: Aw man, here comes the sad part. The second to last chapter. I hope it makes you guys cry because it's been a long time right? Let me know if it does. Thanks for reading, please review!!

When I awoke, I figured it was night. I had no close but I guessed because of the lack of Whitecoats passing by my window.

The door opened swiftly to my surprise. Ari rushed in. "Quick! We're getting you out of here!" He told me.

My heart began to beat fast out of excitement. I couldn't wait to get out, to feel to breeze, to be free. I know I had only been there for a few days but really, I couldn't wait to get out.

Ari unlatched my arms and legs. I shook them and then ran to the door.

"How are we getting out?" I asked him as we ran through the halls.

Ari stopped me. "The Flock is about to be exterminated."

I gasped. "We have to help them!"

"We will!" Ari whispered fiercely. "Angel and I have a plan." He looked at me seriously "Are you in?"

I nodded at once. "I'm in." Anything to help my Flock. They were my family. I would do everything in my power to save them.

"So what's the plan?" I inquired as we rushed through the hallways. No one was in sight. They must all be preparing for the termination. Thinking of that made me run harder. I wouldn't lose them. I was determined. I wouldn't fail them like I did Gabriella.

"You and Angel are going to fight off the Whitecoats while I break Max and the others free. Got it?"

"Got it." I confirmed.

We reached a door that lead to the outside. I felt the fresh air rush through my hair, my wings and caress my bear chest.

I didn't stop running. I couldn't. I would die trying if I had to.

The Whitecoats were closing in on the cage. I saw Max's face. It told me that there was hardly any hope left. That was all I needed.

I opened my wings and let the wind catch them. It felt good to fly again. The wind had always been my friend when I had no one else. It had been there, when no one else was. I felt her sweet touch. It gave me confidence, strength. Oh how I loved the wind.

Ari was running behind me. I looked back at him. He gave me a thumbs up that meant to keep going and he would follow. I nodded to him and turned back to the cage that was coming up fast.

I landed on my feet, right next to Angel. She was holding a metal bar in her hands. I grinned; she was a fierce little thing wasn't she?

"Arthur!" Some of the Flock members called out, glad to see me. I looked back and smiled.

Then I set to kicking and punching. Ari arrived and started biting the cage open. I covered him. The Whitecoats were pretty easy targets.

Maybe that "preparation" had been a good thing after all. I was mowing them down one by one.

Angel however was far more efficient. She sent the scientists flying with that bar of hers.

I heard a snap and the cage was open. The Flock was running out one by one. "Go!" I yelled. They each took off in a hurry, snapping open their wings. Just in time, because the Whitecoats were bringing out guns.

Angel flew off after the Flock and Ari soon after. Confused I twisted around to watch them go.

"Arthur! Watch out!" Angel screamed. I turned just before I felt a searing pain. I had felt it before.

"No!" Nudge yelled as the other Flock members watched in horror.

I looked down. I had been shot by my heart. I was bleeding furiously.

Above Angel looked away and started crying. Max's face was twisted, feeling my pain. Fang's poker face was gone, revealing the sadness.

Max swooped down and caught me before I fell. I saw my life flash before my eyes. I saw Gabriella, I saw the Flock, I saw Ari, I saw Jeb, and then I saw the Flock before me. I was disoriented.

Gazzy's face was wet with tears. "Arthur! Arthur, talk to me!"

"Hey Gasman." I smiled weakly.

"Don't die!" Nudge flew over and touched my arm. "You can't do this!"

"Come on guys," Max said quietly. "We've got to get out of here."

We flew through the air, the wind blowing my hair comfortingly. It was saying goodbye to me. I lifted my wings slightly. Oh how I loved my wings. They shined brightly in the moonlight.

It was a clear night, just how I liked it. Warm and the breeze slightly cool. The stars and moon were out.

"Good bye guys." I said softly.

"We have to land." Angel said urgently. "We have to say goodbye before it's too late."

Max paused before looking at Fang. He nodded "We're far enough away from the School. We'll bury him in the morning."

They landed softly and Max laid me on the ground.

Angel came first. "Arthur, I'm going to miss you." She smiled, sensing my fear of death. "You'll go to Heaven." She assured me, hugging me warmly. I hugged back weakly.

Nudge stepped up next. "Arthur, you're great. I'll miss you too." She cried, also hugging me.

Gasman walked up after her. "Listen, Arthur…I really look up to you. You're pretty cool… It was nice having you on the team." He was crying softly.

Iggy touched my arm. "It was nice knowing you. I'm glad I met you."

"You too." I smiled softly.

Ari came up awkwardly. "I'm sorry like I said. You're a great friend. Thanks." He smiled.

Then came Fang. "It was good sharing a room with you bud. I'll miss having you around. You take care of yourself okay?" He held out his fist, and I punched it.

Max came last. "Good bye Arthur. You keep flying okay?" She managed. She was never that good at goodbyes.

I smiled weakly. "Thanks for being my family. Remember me alright?" Then everything was dark. My heart stopped.

A/N: sniff sniff Aw…Sad huh? Say "moon" in your review if you have read my author notes. One more chapter! I'll miss you guys!