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Was she crazy?? Or maybe brainwashed?? It was certain that that was not Max talking. She would never say anything like that. She knew how much she meant to all of us, she just had to. How could she think that she was replaceable, that we could forget about her? Why would she make it seem like she's just held us back and we would be better off without her??

Fang was weak, he knew that. He had just undergone serious surgery and he shouldn't be stressing himself out like he was, but it didn't matter. He knew he shouldn't be forcing himself against the restraints that held him down to this god forsaken table. But it didn't matter. Max and the flock were his life; there was nothing in this world more important than that. So he just sucked in his breath, only wincing from the pain, and struggled to get free. The sooner he could get to Max the better.

He looked around the room, trying to think of something that could help him. Wasn't there some sort of drug he could take to make him gain some strength, because he wasn't getting very far at the rate he was going? He searched the room looking on all the tables, only seeing the metal utensils that he had had so many nightmares about.

The room was dark, like it had come straight out of a horror movie. The IV drip that Fang had inserted in his arm made his skin crawl along with all the needles on the table next to him. The chair Max had been sitting in was still placed next to his bed, and he wished more than anything that she was still in it. He wanted her to be right next to him; he wanted to be able to listen to her breathing while trying to relax. He wanted her hand in his and he wanted to feel her lips on his one last time. The thought that none of those things many happen again scared him more than anything.

He kept trying to tell himself none of this was happening but it wasn't working. The conversation the two had just had played over and over in his mind, and it wouldn't stop. He couldn't stop thinking about all the things she had said. It hurt him. Fang was actually hurt for once in his miserable life, and it wasn't a physical pain. He was able to withstand all the physical crap that had happen to him, it was this he couldn't stand. Knowing that Max was leaving him in a way he would never be able to get her back. It hurt; a lot.

He resumed the struggling once more, only to wear himself out yet again. Why did it have to be like this? Why did he just have to be injured? It always seemed to work out like that didn't it? If anything bad happened, Fang would never be able to fix it, and that made him so mad. He never really had a say in matters like this, and these were the situations that could ruin his life.

The door on the side of the room opened and a man walked in. Not just any man, a man Fang recognized immediately. Anger flared in Fang as he stared Jeb in the face, after all this was his fault. He had set the group up and it was his fault Max was in this mess.

"What the hell do you want?" Fang spat and he almost thought he saw sadness in Jebs eyes… It must be the drugs, Fang thought to himself.

"I'm sorry Fang," Jeb whispered and Fang wished he could cross the room and punch his lights out.

"Well you can tell that to Max later… oh wait she'll most likely be dead by then," Fang sniped and Jeb couldn't help but notice how much Max had worn off on him.

"Look Fang, your not the only person who loves her," Jeb said his voice raising, but Fang felt no sorrow for the man in front of him.

"Oh and if you love her so much, why did you set her up like that Jeb? For some stupid reason she trusted you and you go and get her killed," Fang yelled, but stopped because the pain was too much; mentally and physically.

"First of all I didn't mean for any of this to happen, it wasn't planned. And second of all she's not dead yet, we might be able to do something," Jeb said trailing off into thought.

"And how do you expect to do that, shove this gurney I'm currently strapped to at the flyboys. Oh I can see it now… watch out guys a gurneys coming at us, abandon all posts," Fang remarked, anger apparent in his voice. Jeb didn't reply only got a glazed look over his face. Fang had seen the look many times on Max's face while she was talking to the voice.

"Fine just ignore me all I'm trying to do is help," Jeb whispered to himself, but Fang over heard.

"What the hell are you talking about?" Fang questioned irritated at Jebs zone out.

"Max won't even talk to me now," Jeb said holding his head in his hands.

"Well I wish I had that option, but you still here," Fang snickered and the room got quiet. Neither one of the men dared to talk; it would only lead to argument, the last thing that was needed at a time like this.

Fang closed his eyes trying to ignore the pain flaring in his side. It was almost like he was trying to hold back tears and that, alone, was weird. Fang couldn't remember the last time he cried, but given everything that had happened today he thought it could happen. He was going to kill Max… if someone else hadn't already done it.

Suddenly Jeb stood and walked over to the end of the bed. Fangs eyed immediately opened and he kept a stern glare on him. Jeb only picked up Fangs chart and started looking it over. He nodded every once and a while and soon put it back down.

"You need another dose on antibiotics," Jeb announced and Fang cringed, he knew what that meant… another needle. Jeb walked over to the small table sitting next to Fangs bed and picked up a small needle, but in Fangs eyes it was huge and challenging. Bloody memories seeped into Fangs mind about needles in his previous years and Fang couldn't help freaking out, it was in his nature.

"If you come any close to me with that, I swear when I get out of here I will kill you," Fang threatened, his voice like ice. Jeb just rolled his eyes and went around the bed to where to IV bag was standing on a rack.

Jeb inserted the needle into the tube that ran from the bag into Fangs arm and released the liquid. It ran into Fangs vein and he had to admit it freaked him out a little, but at least the damn thing wasn't coming anywhere near his arm.

Jeb then went over to the cabinets hanging on the wall and rummaged through them. Fang had no idea what he was trying to do now, but soon Jeb pulled out some rather large bandages and some cream.

"Fang, to help the stitch work I'm going to have to put some of this cream on it, it may sting, but it will make it heal faster," Jeb instructed and Fang nodded not really having any other choice. He was strapped to the bed for Pete's sake.

Jeb peeled back the bandage already on Fang side and started dabbing some of the cream on to it. His side soon stung and Fang had to swallow a shriek of pain. Jeb soon finished and put another bandage on it and sat back down.

"Is that the only reason why their letting you in here, to be my doctor?" Fang asked and Jeb nodded. It was quiet for a few minutes. "What do we do?" Fang asked but it didn't take a genius to see that Jeb had no idea.

Max:

The Flyboys roughly grabbed me by the arms and had to practically drag me back to me cell. I was limp, I didn't do anything, and I couldn't do anything; I was in too much pain. I cried the whole time, silent tears streaming down my face. I had a major headache from Jeb constantly trying to reach me, but I ignored him, I think that was the first time I was able to do that.

I felt horrible for what happened with Fang, but I couldn't do anything else. Have any of you had to anything like that? It's excruciatingly painful and really hard. You have to make it sound like it's for the better when you know it isn't. The pain in Fangs eyes and voice tore right through me; I had never heard that before. He sounded so helpless, hell he was helpless. He couldn't stop me, and I wouldn't listen to him when he spoke. I felt horrible for leaving him like that.

The cell felt even lonelier than it had before. I felt completely alone in this world, like there was no one for me to turn to. I sat against the wall feeling the cold hard surface. It was the only reassurance that I was still alive, I felt so dead in side. I would never even be able to see the rest of the flock again. I hoped mom was treating them well and that they weren't worrying too much about us. They didn't need that kind of pressure, they needed a break and mom's house was the perfect place.

They wouldn't see at first, they would think it was impossible for them to live without me, but they would get used to it. It would get better and I would only be a faint memory. They would be able to live their lives and have everything I've ever wanted them to have. They would live in a huge house, fly in the back yard, argue, and have a real family. They wouldn't have to be on the run, they wouldn't have to search for food, and they wouldn't have to live in caves. They could be free; they could do anything they want.

I sat my back against the wall for hours, feeling numb and thinking about my family. Tears slowly made their way down my cheek and I didn't have enough energy to wipe them away. Pictures of the flock when they were young kept flashing through my mind and I couldn't stop them.

Soon the door opened, making me squint from the sudden amount of light in the room. My eyes burned and I could bet I was a sight for sore eyes. The person who walked in was none other than Jeb, my so called father. I didn't even have the power to glare at him or argue with him.

He didn't say anything instead he just sat a try down at my feet. The tray had a small plate that contained bread, soup and a small cookie. I was surprised they even thought of feeding me, I bet it was Jebs idea. There was a small flashlight, which I didn't really think was needed, but I assumed it was to be able to see the food. Jeb left without a word and soon the room plunged back into complete darkness. I flicked on the light and tore apart the bread. I didn't eat any of it I just tossed it in my hands looking at it. I wasn't hungry any more, even though I hadn't eaten since the morning, or it maybe it was yesterday morning. I didn't know how long I had been in the room, it could have been hours.

I set the flashlight down next to me and started playing with the small spoon they had so graciously given me to eat my soup. I looked down at the try and noticed something. Underneath the plate and bowl there was something black. Intrigued I set the two items next to me and shone the light onto the small try. There written in Jebs hand writing was a note inscribed to me. So that's why he brought me the food.

Written there in chicken scratch was a short note and it read:

Max,

I can't tell you how sorry I am about all of this mess; I wish it hadn't ended up like this. I have, however, been talking with Fang I think we have come you with something. There is a small change in shifts in about two hours. The monitors will be left unattended for about two minutes tops, and that is prime time for us to break you out. I have already left the door to your room unlocked; I made it seem as if I had locked it back up. I will make an intercom announcement, that I pray you will here, saying "Dr. Smith, we need you on the fourth floor." This will mark the time when the change in shifts occurs. I hope you have eaten the food I have given you so you will have your strength the fight the three flyboys outside of… this was where I had to flip the try over to read what was written on the back… your room. Fang is to be released in about thirty minutes. I can tell you they are expecting him to die when he is out there. He will try to make it to the meeting spot and hope you make it there yourself, so don't worry about him. Please do exactly as I have instructed and you will be with the flock soon. I love you Max, and wish you all the luck… Jeb

Okay I admit it was a little harder to completely hate him right now. At least we have a small plan that has about 25 chance of working, but that's good enough for me.

HELP (AN): Now I have a problem I have two chapters written, one where Max doesn't get out or one where she does… I should tell you BOTH of them lead up to FAX but I want to know which one you want so review and tell me!! I might be leaning towards the one where she does get out but It's up to you, so tell me ASAP!!