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Previously: As all of the others sprinted into the hallway, I stayed behind to whisper, "I love you Max".

My head whipped around to a crash in the hallway. I bolted through the doors and glanced down the left. Erasers, with a medical supply cart strewn across the floor in front of them. Not like that held them. No, they were climbing over it. I picked up a run to my right, as the tip of Gazzy's wing was disappearing behind the corner.

I felt like I was floating down the hall, catching up with the flock in record time, and keeping pace with them. I couldn't feel anything. It was as if I was in an empty abyss with a never ending bottom, where life literally doesn't exist. The only thing that pushed me on was the existence of the flock. Max's flock.

I heard a mumbled curse behind me and risked a peak back. On the ground with a gash running up his calf was an eraser. The blood was pouring out of the wound and forming a puddle on the ground. He lay there whimpering as the rest of the Erasers went past and continued pursuing us. I didn't notice till I was airborne. But at some point the flock and I had jumped through a window.

The mayhem the shattered glass had caused was incredibly obvious, for some bit's had come back and bitten the Erasers in the eyes. A couple tried to fly, but their awkward, makeshift wings slowed them down to a grating pace. They fell behind quickly and were soon tiny dots on the horizon, as we made our get-away.

I'm not sure the time that passed, but the numbness in my brain hadn't ceased. I think it was an hour later that we landed, and had a small meal, of scrounged fruits.

The time that passed with complete silence went by in a blur and then was, of course, shattered by Nudge, "Is Max going to make it?"

The innocence of her question was pain-staking and it made my truly realize what was happening. My shield of numbness faded and it crashed down on me. The existence of the flock bringing me back to reality, I pushed my hair out of my eyes roughly and gave the most honest answer I could, "Maybe."

Lame right. What else was I to say. Of course sweetie, so that she could get her hopes up and then be crushed by the actual knowing as I was now. Or of course not, and practically dig her heart out with a spoon. Harsh much?

The Gasman and Iggy were murmuring about something over by the base of a willow, cut off by the graceful, flowing strands of green hanging from the limbs. Angel was grooming Cecil and Total on a rock over by the little creek that ran through the forest, with shiny, polished stones glimmering up from the bottom.

Nudge just laid there staring at the sky with a blank expression.

I finally figured if I said something it might ease the tension in the air, so, "Hey guys, want to head back to the East Coast?"

There were a few mumbled replies that even I didn't hear. I couldn't take this anymore. The silence, especially from Nudge.

I glanced around anxiously and decided I would do a quick scan of the surrounding area.



I hopped up, and just took off. I didn't want to say anything, to anyone at the moment, despite my earlier attempt at conversation.

The wind whipped through my hair pulling it out of my face, as I flew in a circle around the camp. The wind stinging against my skin was a great reminder, of what, I couldn't figure. It just felt like something was on the edge of my mind, I just couldn't make it out.

Suddenly an irrational urge to scream tore through me, and scream I did. Within seconds the rest of the flock was hovering around me with worried expressions. Well that is, except for Nudge. She just floated awkwardly, trying not to get any closer than necessary to make sure I was okay.

The thing she did next was the most surprising yet. She glared at me, and when I looked straight at her she rolled her eyes, turned around, and headed back to the camp.

The rest of the Flock was losing interest and was just fidgeting, and then simultaneously we all flew back towards the ground.

By the time we got back to the camp the fire had gone out, and the winds were picking up and carrying away any trace of flame. Iggy bent over the dead fire and started to work with something from his pocket. I would probably have to ask him what it was later. At least that is what Max would have done. But I will probably just let it go for the time being.

The second Iggy got the flame up the wind savagely scattered some of the logs and blew out the last trace of fire. I leaned toward and reached out to prod the fire, when the flame burst up into a bonfire sized heap. The twigs started crackling, and snapping as Iggy jumped back, for being too close to the heat.

Being my usual self, "Let's sleep." Yup back to two syllables, blocking out all emotion. The turmoil inside of me not showing the slightest. Each member of the flock laid down on the dirt, and closed their eyes.

One by one my memories of Max came back. I saw when Max and I'd first kissed, well the first one that she didn't run from. The way the light of the fire had danced off her skin, and her laughing eyes were shining with happiness. I could swear that was the best moment of my life. But I would be lying. Any second I'm with Max can't overrule another.

Every moment is precious.

Although you never realize that, until their gone. The chances of Max's survival are slight in the least. But that's putting it lightly.

I sighed and rolled over on the ground to get a more comfortable position, so I could sleep and endure more painful memories.

"Max, can we get some ice cream?" Angel's little voice questioned. From behind her there were whisperings of agreement as Max decided.

The slight nod of her head was enough to get everyone in the flock excited. Nudge was talking to Angel about the new flavor that is supposedly really good… I think I might get that.



Iggy was talking to Gazzy about god knows what. Probably bombs. Max came up behind me and whispered in my ear, "Coming?" The feel of her so close was almost over whelming as she stepped away and onto the sidewalk that led to the ice cream par--.

That's when unfortunately I woke up.

I know it's still short and I don't even know if it was an improvement. Anyways, Please review, the amount of people who have reviewed, to the amount of people who haven't reviewed is comical. So please review and make my day.