Hey people! Okay, so this chapter is a tad bit longer than the last one, so there is starting to be an improvement with me. I have been informed to pass this imformation along, and so I will put it up here! On May 22, Maximum Ride 3 Saving the World will be coming out. Get some money people; you're going to need to get this book! Anyway, R&R!
My whole world seemed to freeze at those words. I am your father. Years ago I would have loved to hear that, but now I didn't know what to think. My eyes were wide and my head was spinning.
"Y-you're lying." I stuttered.
"No, I'm not."
I clutched my head and closed my eyes for a few moments. I could feel everyone's eyes on me, and I didn't know what to do. It was all just so… sudden. Deep down I had felt that it was true, but I hadn't wanted to admit it. Now, I had no choice. I had to except it. For my own sanity, and to set a good example, for the flock and my daughter. I couldn't back down because I was scared, or because I was confused. I would face this full on. I took a deep breath and readied myself for a battle of both words and actions. But before I could do anything everything went black. I could hear struggling, yelling, and probably cracking of bones. I'll admit I was scared. Who knew what was going on? I sure didn't. I heard Kismet whimpering. The lights came back on, and the room was empty of everyone but the flock. I looked around and saw Kismet in someone's arms.
Fang's arms.
"Oh my god! Fang!" I ran over to him and held him close. "What the hell happened?" I demanded.
He grinned as he answered, "I think I found myself a power, or should I say two."
My eyes grew wide. "You did? Really? What are they?"
"I can control light, or darkness, or something. All I know is I made it go dark. The other thing is I can see in the dark. I beat up the Erasers until they fled, too scared to fight in the dark."
I laughed and kissed him hard.
We checked on the flock to make sure they were all okay. It turns out that the only injuries were a few bruises from Erasers clutching them too hard. Other than that they were all okay. I was still a little shaken, and I could see the flock constantly glancing over, giving me sympathetic or uncomfortable looks. It was frustrating, but I was too distant and confused to really care.
We headed out quickly, going off to who knows where. We just needed to get out of there. Anywhere would be better than there. I hadn't tested my wings yet, so we were just walking some woods. As we walked I saw Fang holding Kismet's waist as she practiced flapping her wings. She looked so cute, flying superman-style. It made me feel so happy when I looked at the two. They looked so much alike, and so carefree. Unlike me, who was constantly being burdened with things.
Max, you are destined for great things. Its only expected that you're life will be harder than the other's will. The Voice informed me. I groaned inwardly.
Haven't heard from you in awhile. Where've you been? Off on vacation? You should do that more often. I informed the annoyingly over informed voice.
It didn't reply, and so I continued walking, my mind working hard, trying to figure out who… he could possibly be my father.
I didn't have enough time to think before a shearing pain exploded inside my head and screamed in pain. My knees buckled and my world went black before I even hit the ground.