Because of Autumn

Aura's Notes: Yes, this is the last chapter of my highly-loved Maximum Ride fanfiction, Because of Autumn. I want to thank you all who've read, alerted, favored, and enjoyed this story. But, the wonder doesn't end here, for the sequel is soon to come! Please read the Author's Note at the end of the page. Here's a shoutout to all the Reviewers! Thank You!:

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-Chapter 12-

No End

I almost spat out my soda. "WHAT!"

"Well… that's what happened… the School sabotaged my plane trip…" She closed her eyes and drifted off, telling us her story.

"My parents handed me the ticket and told me to take refuge at Uncle Mark's house in Orlando, Florida. I knew that it was important for me to go, or else the School would come to take me too. So, I took a cab to the airport and got on the plane without too much trouble. Once we were over Tennessee, that's when the problems really went out of hand… I was fidgeting in my seat, looking out the window to the clear and endless sky, barely a cloud in sight, in fact. God was that beautiful. Anyways, the plane wasn't that crowded either, maybe 20 of us max. I was the only kid, though. As I said before, I spent most of time looking out the window. Then, I saw two small black jet planes fly up to us, and I looked at the other side of the isle only to see another plane on the other side. A sudden headache shot through my head only to leave but a second later. I knew then… I knew that the planes… were the School.

"BOOM! I was the only one to see them shoot down our right wing's engine. People began to panic. "GET THE CHUTES!" I yelled. People were far too scared to, however. BOOM! The second engine exploded and we were sent into a downward spiral. I threw the parachutes at the passengers and they, one by one, made it to the ground below. We were, what, about 2000ft above the ground and hurdling even faster towards it. By now, the backside of the plane was on fire. I shuffled through the smoky hallway and got the pilot, who was knocked unconscious by a jet sniper that shot through the window and hit him in the chest. I dragged him out of his seat and attached a parachute to him… the last one. I thought fast in how both of us had to jump. But as I pushed us out, the way was at first too much as I was flipped backwards, throwing my arms," she held her arms up. "Into the fire."

"Yeah… that…" Mrs. Miller stated, clearly uncomfortable by the situation.

Max interrupted the silence. "But the good thing is that you're all together now, right?"

"Yes, of course." Mr. Miller replied, "And I believe it'll stay that way too. I think the School has moved onto… other projects." I knew he meant us.

"Hey Autumn, I heard you taking to your mom on the phone one night, though." I said.

She held back a chuckle. "I lied. You see, I knew you were listening so I made up the conversation. I'm a genius, huh?"

I smiled and held her hand, leaning in more. Max quickly put her hand between us and pulled us apart.

"So, what are you going to do now?" Nudge questioned.

"Well," began Mrs. Miller, "we're definitely going back to Cincinnati and going to try and catch up on the year and a half we've been gone."

"That's good. Then that means… I guess… we'll part our ways here." Max blurted out. I froze up.

"L-leave…?" I repeated.

"What's wrong Iggy? Don't you want to come back with us?" Gazzy asked sweetly. I didn't know what to say. More or less what to do.

"I… can I at least go back to their house… can I go with them?"

The whole Flock spat out their drinks. Angel was the first one to speak before Max went berserk. "Don't, Max, he loves her."

"WHAT!" Max whipped her head to Angel. "IS THIS TRUE, IGGY!"

I hung my head and closed my eyes. "Yes…"

Silence. Not a word left anyone's mouth until Autumn grasped my hand and rubbed it.

"Is-is that true…? Do-do you… really… love me?" she whispered.

I smiled once more and looked at her. "I love you… Autumn Marie Miller… now and forever."


We made our way back to their house. The Flock flew and I, for reasons that will never be known to bird or mankind, rode in the car for eleven long hours. And once there, the Flock and I regrouped, leaving Autumn and her parents for a moment to catch up.

The six of us were outside on the porch.

Fang slid his hand along the rail. "We'll head out for about an hour to stock up on supplies. You have until then to make up your mind-!"

"What do you mean 'make up your mind'! What choice does he have!" Max yelled. I bit my lip.

"C'mon Max, you can't decide for another person's life. It's Iggy's choice is he wants to stay with Autumn or not. I mean, what if someone separated you and Fang?" Angel pointed out.

Max winced. "Well… when you put it that way… I…"

"I'll make up my mind by then, don't worry." I assured them, "I'll have it figured out."

"… Alright Iggy… it's your call… we'll be back in an hour…" Max flared out her wings and left silently. The rest of the Flock followed suit.

I exhaled a deep breath and looked out sightlessly into the sky. It was almost dinner, but I wasn't hungry, just… tired. I can't believe life just rushed past these few days. I met her, I like her, I get captured, I get rescued, I have to leave her. Love… definitely; happiness… surely; right decision… only God and I know.

An hour later, as planned, the Flock met up with us in the kitchen planning to eat dinner before we flew to Niagara Falls for another fundraiser that Dr. Martinez was hosting. However, her parents called us into the living room for breaking news on the TV.

"And here behind us, you can see the thousands of kids, teens, and students rallying for what seems like Animal abuse. Here's the live audio:

"Fight for School! Fight for humanity! Fight for life! Fight for the animals!"

"And that's Martina Evens live from downtown Dayton, Ohio. Back to you, Kelly."

And no, this wasn't a normal rally. Those kids were like brainwashed zombies fighting for the School. As we all looked at each other with confusion and fear, the next chapter of my life began.

Chapter A: For Animal Testing.


Author's Notes: Please Review! {Thanks for Your Support!}

Here's the long awaited Trailer to (name subject to change) Team A: A is for Animal Testing!

"And it seems as if kids by the thousands have gathered in the stands to bring up the unusual topic of Animal DNA."

"Autumn and I will find out our own info on the School's new plot, don't you worry."

"Well... I guess this is good-bye..."

"Mom... what are the carvings for?"

"You'll need them. The Cat for Slyness, the Bear for Strength, the Bird for Grace, the Turtle for Luck, the Wolf for Courage, and of course, the Rabbit for Hope."

Never lose faith!

"Never leave me..."

Never give up!

"ROSEMARYYYYY!"

Because when the whole world is against you...

"I have to stop the School before the human race as we know it is lost!"

You'll only have your friends to protect you...

"No matter who's DNA we have, we're have one thing in common: Our goal."

Autumn and Iggy are back for the coming of a new age... the age of DNA Splicing...