I DON'T OWN MR OR HP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How many times do I have to tell you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This may seem different, but people wanted more FAX and it's central to the story. I don't mean to offend anyone. This just has to happen.

On with the story…

Fang woke up to a bucket of water thrown in his face. "Hey, what the heck are you doing?!" He blinked a few times and said, "Was that absolutely necessary?" he moaned to Iggy and Max. Both rolled their eyes, but looked rather relieved. "How long was I gone?" Now everyone except Angel was looking at him like he'd just proposed trying to fly to outer space. "Uhhh… Fang you fainted, you haven't moved since morning." Max said cautiously. He sighed. This was going to be about as easy as convincing her to hold a poisonous snake. Max hated snakes.

"Okay guys; please just give me the benefit of the doubt. When I blacked out I saw my parents and twin brother." He held his breath and waited for a response, but none came. Even Nudge was speechless. "It's true Max; he really did see his family. That's why he has that new scar." Angel sang. Fang jumped to his feet so fast he fell right back down. He shook his head to clear it. "Are you serious Angel? I have my brother's scar?" he said as he ran his hand over the left side of his forehead. He exhaled in relief. "Very funny Ange." He hissed, but then felt an itch on the right side of his head. He reached up and scratched a lightning bolt shaped scar. "Dang." He muttered.

"Well, now the two of you must explain to the rest of us what the heck is going on!" Max grumbled. Fang smirked at her and began his story. No one could understand what he was saying, because he was deliberately speaking in one word sentences. Angel soon had to start telling it all over again.

When they were finally through, everyone looked like Christmas had come early. Nudge babbled to no end. Max was hugging and kissing him in excitement, which he had to admit, he enjoyed. Figgy and Gazzy were dancing around and sneaking photos of them kissing for blackmailing purposes. Angel was dancing, singing, and unobtrusively trying to steal the Gasman's camera. Total was jumping all the way up to the ceiling and was about to wet himself in happiness. Akila was barking and jumping up on everyone.

At dinner, Iggy made a feast of hamburgers, fries, cake, and chocolate pudding. Everyone was in a good mood. "Well, why don't we go meet Fang's brother? He did promise to visit Harry! Plus I'm dying to meet my boyfriend's family." Max declared grinning. Everyone else agreed. Figgy just grinned and started plotting blackmail schemes with Gasser. Fang sighed heavily. Max wants to fly with you and discuss a battle plan. Angel thought to him. He nodded almost imperceptibly at the both of them.

"Okay everyone to bed! We have a big day tomorrow! First pack up though, we don't want to waste any time." The Flock trooped up the stairs obediently. By the looks on their faces Fang could tell they weren't sleeping anytime soon.

"Let's go." He whispered grabbing her hand. Max grinned slyly. "Catch me if you can!" She called and took off at 200 miles an hour. "No fair! You have super speed! Fang yelled as he took to the skies. "If you win you get a wish!" now that got his attention. "What kind of wish?" He asked speeding up. "Any wish you want!" she taunted, knowing he couldn't catch up to her. He desperately wanted that wish. There was something that was driving him crazy with curiosity. He sighed dejectedly. *I really wish I could slow her down somehow* he thought just as he smacked into her still form.

*Whoa! What happened? Is she okay?* He shook her, and blinked twice. Immediately he felt the wind dragging at his cheeks. He hung on to Max for dear life trying to figure out what had happened. She stopped abruptly and gasped. "Fang, how-" she began, but he just grinned. "Fang, did you just freeze time or did you suddenly go into hyper drive?" She choked out. "I think it was the first one." He responded smirking. "Now, when do I get my wish?" he asked with a wink. She rolled her eyes. "Whenever you want I guess." *Yes! Finally I got a new power and a wish to boot!*"I'd like to collect now if you don't mind." He said slyly, "Stay right here. Don't move Max." He had the perfect idea. *She's really gonna love this!* Fang thought as he sped to the house.

"Figgy! I need your help!" he hissed, standing outside Iggy's window. The boy grinned, "What can I do for you?" *Uh-oh. I'm really gonna get it for this.* "I need you to make some sandwiches ASAP." Iggy raised his eyebrows, but didn't comment. "Okay, but if I do it you have to tell me why you needed them tomorrow." He couldn't see Fang pale. "Fine, but hurry!" Iggy jumped up and snuck downstairs.

He went into the kitchen and everyone yelled, "What do you need the sandwiches for?" If he was pale upstairs then he was dead when confronted with this. Angel just smiled and giggled. "He's surprising Max!" she said and began dancing around the room. Nudge immediately started babbling at him to get him to change clothes. Gazzy and Iggy got that look in their eyes that made Fang wince.

"Can we help you? Please! Pretty please with a cherry on top, Fang!" *Oh man. Dang. Well I guess they can help a little. I don't want Max to wait too long.* "Yay!" Angel sang excitement evident in her features. "Okay Iggy and Gazzy you get cooking as fast as possible. Fang you go out and fly with Max. I know where the place is and Nudge and I will get the food there. Capish?" Everyone nodded assent and set to work as Fang flew out the window. He froze time easily and flew up to Max. It was clear that she was already impatient. He blinked three times and gave her a kiss. She nearly jumped out of her skin "Oh no! Now you can freeze time and scare the bejeezuz out of me! My life is over!" she joked. He just grabbed her hand and they went flying.

"What is your wish?" She asked uncertainly. Fang refused to respond. He just grinned and elbowed her. "You'll see." He flew with her over the dessert in a circuitous route. *She doesn't have a clue.* He thought smugly.

He saw the recognition in her eyes when they touched down lightly. She was blushing beet red. He turned and smiled at her. Grabbing he hand he all but dragged her to the place where he kissed her and for the first time she didn't fly away. It was almost exactly the same as it was that night except that there were two sleeping bags and two bags of clothing and necessities lying in the sand with a platter of sandwiches on top. She gasped and smiled. "Of course, I should have remembered that you were a hopeless romantic!" she laughed. Fang elbowed her again, but they were both smiling.

"So what's your wish?" Max asked as she chewed on her third sandwich. Fang just smiled and said, "To see if we can kiss underwater." She knit her eyebrows. "How? We're all the way out here." He just smiled and kissed her. "Come on; let me show you something I found." He called as he lifted off the ground. Max, being Max, quickly followed suit, her eyes full of curiosity. They flew hand in hand for a few minutes before they saw it. The largest and most beautiful oasis they had ever seen. They alighted on a tree with its roots dangling in the precious liquid. Max's eyes shone as she tucked in her wings. Fang dove into the water with Max. They both ducked under the water and took a few breaths before kissing. It was beyond all that Fang had hoped for. It was so amazing that there are no words to describe it. Just imagine all the amazing things in life doubled and put into one, awe inspiring kiss. It was pure bliss.

They spent hours underwater looking around and kissing. It was beautiful under the surface. They went all the way to the bottom and sat there kissing. When they broke apart they saw the mirrors.

There were hundreds of them, big and small, short, and tall, laying against the sides. Max looked at Fang questioningly. Her eyes seemed to be asking, "What are all these mirrors doing down here?" He noticed something strange right then. They were sitting on writing. He immediately moved away so that he could inspect what the letters said.

"Lovers that come and lovers that go, pick up mirrors tall to tow.

Lovers that spend a short time in this pool, pick up mirrors bright or blue.

Those that don't stay soon will die.

Those that spend time looking are those that are true, pick the mirror that's best for you.

These mirrors are magic and powerful; you need only look to see they're wonderful.

They tell the truth when your lover will not, you can see what they're doing right on the dot.

Heed this warning now loud and clear, if this mirror is stolen your love will die here.

If it is broken, your love will switch to the first person you see when you wake all shaken.

Choose wisely those that are true, lest you bring woe upon you.

The Pool of Mirrors has many choices so take nothing to chance, take the mirror that you need without a second glance."

Max and Fang looked at each other, nodded and went searching for their mirror. He looked at all the mirrors that were tall, but none of them were light enough to carry around on their travels. He moved to the short wall mirrors, but they were too breakable. He looked at hidden mirrors and two sided mirrors and mirrors that were tiny, but none of them suited their needs. Max swam up and tapped him on the shoulder. He turned and in her hand was the perfect mirror.

It was extremely tiny and fit in her pocket. She banged it hard on the bottom of the pool, but it didn't break. She pulled something out from underneath it. He saw that it was a string. She tied it to his wrist with a smile and a kiss. They were so happy that they didn't even realize that they were rising.

They spent a few hours more swimming in the pool. They were trying not to think about the mirror, but Fang felt it on his wrist. It wasn't a bad feeling. It was a glowing feeling, the happiest he'd ever felt. It was all too soon that the moon was halfway up in the sky. "We should go." Max said. He knew she didn't want to. They both loved the Pool of Mirrors. It had such a magical quality to it. They needed to sleep though. He reached out and grabbed Max's hand. They took to the skies together, their mirror shining brightly in the moonlight.