Chapter 2

"Mornin Sunshine" I said kissing Max's forehead.

"Mmmm stop it Igs" she groaned rolling over.

"But Maxie today we get to go somewheres" I sounded like a three year old.

"Fine" she moans and gets up.

"Breakfast's done downstairs. The backpacks are on the couch." She nods at my directions and stretches removing her shirt to get dressed.

I leave the room and hide her calendar; none of that today. "Max! Come on!" She trudged down the stairs. When she reached the kitchen she almost swallowed her plate whole. I laughed and laced up my combat boots.

"Hey Igs?" Max asked.

"Yeah?"

"Where are we going?" she asks adjusting her new pair of sunglasses.

"Secret" I mutter.

I grabbed her by the wrist and dragged her outside. We were greeted by frigid artic air. Max shivered and clutched onto her jacket for warmth.

I stretched out my wings carefully unfolding them, as Max did the same. "Ready to get out of this cold?" I ask her.

"Definitely!" She shouted over the wind. She jumped and in one swift movement she was in the air.

"Head towards South America! We will stay there for lunch!" I shouted to her.

"Yes Sir Igs!" she laughed while doing flips and spirals in the air. I smiled feeling the wind run through my feathers. Then, I began having livid flash backs.

"Max get out of bed" I whispered to her unconscious body underneath tear stained sheets.

No answer, Dylan stared down at her. He had it in his head that soon she would be a corpse. He knew it was his fault I'd told him it over and over.

"Goodbye Maximum." He whispered and lept through the window.

The scene flickers and changes; the flock and Ella are on the couch watching T.V. The female broadcaster spoke the words that made everyone burst into tears of joy. "Last night, scientist Jeb Batchler was killed. The major corporation Itex fell an hour after his death. It seems without their leader Itex had become a jumbled mess." Gazzy jumped up and started dancing. "In regards to this, the global warming theory was revealed to be a hoax. It was mearly a plan to make millions of dollars for Itex. This multi-million dollar scam has ended with Jeb and his place of work; Itex."

"Oh jeez…." Muttered Ella. I pulled her closer my tears falling silently.

"Dylan Martinez and Fang Wilder have successfully stopped the apocalypse planned by Itex. Although a tragic incident led to a death of one of the pair." My stomach knotted up and everyone fell silent. "Dylan Martinez had a final request that his 'flock' get away from Arizona; back to you Fred." I jumped up.

"Pack up! Everyone one bag each, you too Ella. Mrs. Martinez start the car! Bring money we aren't coming back!"

"Angel text Total and Akila, location Florida southernmost east shore"

"Right" she nodded vigerously typing on her phone.

"Nudge get Max's bag" she ran upstairs without another word.

"Gaz, project #10 load it up!"

"Yes Sir!" he fake saluted and ran to our room.

"Ella! Get to your mom! Meet us in Florida!" bravely I took her into my arms and planted a quick kiss on her lips. She smiled, even blushed a little, and then ran outside.

"Is everyone ready?" I called I got all yes's" I sprinted up the stairs wrapped Max in her sheets and picked her up.

"Up!" I screamed as I started to see helicopters in the distance.

Then the scene changed.

"Ig's…" Ella looked into my eyes. I had my arms around her waist. I remember what I had been thinking, 'her scent is intoxicating I bet she is beautiful too. No I know she's beautiful.'

"Yes sweetie?" I asked into her neck, her hair so soft.

"I don't, I don't" she stuttered and her hands shot to her neck half ripping off the small necklace; the charm resembled a small flame. She shoved it in my hand and walked in the other direction. "You love my sister more and she's in a coma!" she screeched.

I fell to my knees, gripping the small necklace, and sobbing. 'So this is how Max felt. No, at least I could see Ella again, and she didn't keep me waiting for a true answer. Max's pain was ten times worse.'

The Scene Changed

Gazzy, was on one knee in front of Nudge; you looked a mix of shear surprise and happiness.

The Scene Changed One Last Time

The scene had changed to the day Max had woken up. 17 years later she finally woke up. She didn't remember anything before she fell in love with Fang. But when she looked at a date, her mind froze up and she would black out for hours.

"M-max?" I asked as she opened her eyes.

"Hey Igs" I could feel her eyes studying me, I looked two years older than when she last saw me.

"Max" I tried so hard not to break down and cry right there. Without thinking I took her right hand and squeezed it.

"Igs? How long was I asleep? A week?" I shook my head.

"17 years" I croaked, tears welling up in my eyes.

"17" she whispered while wiping the tears off my face.

"Yes Max, b-b-but now y-you're a-awake!" before I had known what I was doing I pressed my face in her hand; crying my eyes out.

Then I get shocked back to reality.

Max is like a 14 year old again. Flying around in circles; enjoying her wings. The coast was in sight, I landed softly quickly folding in my wings. Max stumbled as she landed, I stopped her from falling, and laughed.

"Outta practice here Igs" she giggled.

"You'll get back into the swing of things." I winked.