Okay, so I'm sure you're all pissed at me for not updating in a week. Well, I have a good explination! And Plus, this is a long chapter. (: Well, my explination is that I went on vacation, and I couldnt bring my lap top! D: So, thats why I didnt write. But this chapter is long, and I think you'll all like it! (: Its awesome. Oh! And before I forget! You're gonna love the next little bits! They're awesome. Sorry it takes me so long to update, its just that I try to make these the best they can get. And this chapter literally took me like, three days to finish. Lol. And, um, people keep asking me about the link to Max's engagement ring on my profile, well, here's the thing, you have to copy and paste it. Thats because I couldnt find the link again. :P Silly me! But, why dont we get to the disclaimer?

Me: Hello, people who own computers!

Max: Wow... She's just a lil bit hyper.

Me: Hehehehehehheheh! Just a lil!

Fang: This chapter rocks! I loved writing it with you, K.J.

Me: Tehehehe. I feel special!

Fang: Wow... Max's right.

Max: Arent I always?

Me&Fang: No.

Max: Well, since I'm probably going to have to shoot them for that, here's the disclaimer, K.J. doesnt own Maximum Ride or the characters. She does hoowever own the plot for this story, and um, the character's she made up! Like the bitchy Stephanie!

Me: LANGUAGE!

Max: Stuff it, K.J.!

Daddy's Home Part 2

Chapter Five

Max's P.O.V

"Remember anything?" Dad asked, gesturing to my ebony guitar.

"I think…" I laughed, picking it up and plopping onto my bed.

I play lefty guitar, so I held my guitar that way and started playing.

At first I hadn't realized what I was playing, but when my dad started singing, I did.

He sat on my bed with me.

"I'm gonna watch you shine, gonna watch you grow. Gonna paint a sign, so you'll always know. As long as one and one is two, there could never be a father, that loved his daughter, more than I love you…"

"I always loved that song…" I whispered, leaning my guitar against one of my end tables.

"I am so sorry, Max." he mumbled, bowing his head.

"Its fine… You didn't know."

"That's still no excuse, Max. I had no idea that when I left it would effect you so much."

"But in ways, it made me stronger. I don't put up with people's BS anymore. I'm a stronger woman, and I know that I will always have you to depend on. You're my dad, and the person I most wanted to be when I grew up. You're everything I am. You're the reason I am the woman sitting before you."

"Thanks, Max. That means a lot. I had no idea you looked up to me so much."

"Well, I was a particularly short child, so I kinda had to look up to you."

He gave a nervous chuckle before the twins (Ari and Angel) entered my room.

Angel's curly blonde hair framed her face like a halo, which I might add, at times, she didn't deserve. Her blue eyes gleamed in the faint orange light of my room. She was wearing an periwinkle V-neck shirt with a pink owl on it. She also wore dark blue jeans and had no shoes on.

Ari had a slightly darker shade of blonde hair, and brownish eyes. He wore a camouflage t-shirt, and dark green cargo shorts. He also had no shoes.

"Hi, Max! Hi, Dad!" the two eleven year olds chimed in unison.

It was, I have to admit, creepy how they did that.

"Hey, kids. Whats up?" Dad asked.

"We just wanted to tell you that Max's boyfriend is downstairs. And he brought some blonde dude with him. Oh! And two kids." Angel said.

"Ooh! Yay!" I exclaimed, bobbing off my bed, and running downstairs.

"Hi!" I screamed, jumping into Fang's arms.

"Well, a very howdy do to you too." Iggy remarked.

"Cork it, Iggy." Fang mumbled.

Gabe and Monique stood behind Fang and Iggy.

"Hi, guys." I smiled, leaning down and hugging both of them.

I heard little feet bumping down the stairs and assumed it was Ari and Angel.

"Max, I think its time they all know." Dad whispered.

I hadn't even heard him come up behind me.

I exhaled deeply and nodded.

I laced my fingers with Fang's and started toward the living room.

"Everyone follow." I ordered.

"Wait, Max, are you telling Ari and Angel about the engagement?" Fang whispered in my ear.

"The engagement, the abuse. Everything. They deserve to know." I whispered back.

We made it across the house and into the living room. Personally, I love this room. Its not my favorite room, but it is easily one of my favorites.

Everyone took a seat on one of the white leather sofas… Except for Fang that is.

"So, I guess I should start from the beginning," I began. "Well, Angel, Ari, Gabe and Monique. I am almost positive you guys don't remember each other, but you are step-siblings. Gabe and Monique are Stephanie's kids. They were only three and a newborn when they were put into foster care. I'm sure you don't remember why. I'll tell you later. And Ari and Angel were adopted by my grandmother later that year. It is definitely a hard subject for me to talk about, but I have to. Ya'll deserve to know. The reason that you guys were taken into foster care and adoption because Stephanie was abusive. She would physically abuse…. Me. And it was something I would never ever want for you guys. I protected you, and made sure that you were never hurt, even if I was the one to be hurt. I was elated when you were taken away. Not because you were gone, but because you were safe. Gabe and Monique, you ended up with a wonderful family. They love you, and I am so happy that they took you in and care for you as their own children. As for Ari and Angel, your grandmother loves you. And I am happy she took you."

I paused for a second, then continued, "As far as the abuse goes, it was pretty severe. I could've been killed. But, I endured it for ten years. It wasn't easy, but, hey, shit happens and you just gotta deal. And, um, I think its only fair that I show you some bruises, scars, and marks from Stephanie's abuse."

I rolled up the sleeves of my green hoodie, and showed my arms, covered in black and blue marks. Small gasps came from the little kids.

"Is there more?" Angel squeaked.

"Yes, sweetie." I whispered, tears welling up in my eyes.

I lifted up the back of my hoodie and tank top, revealing the X mark and bruise. More gasps followed.

I gulped, getting ready for the worst.

A few tears slipped out of my eyes. Fang saw them, and hugged me.

"Its okay. Shhh. Its okay. Shhh." he whispered, rubbing my back.

"I'm okay, I can do it now." I mumbled into his chest, about five minutes later.

He nodded and let me go, standing behind me incase I needed another comfort hug.

I lifted up the front of my shirt, giving a full view of my knife scar. Monique's hands flew to her mouth. Gabe covered his eyes. Ari looked like he was going to cry. And Angel did cry.

"Max, would you like to explain why there is that scar? The children are reacting to the very fact that you have the scar, not to the reason behind it." Dad insisted.

I nodded.

"Well, the reason I have this scar… Is because, Stephanie… well, I'll just cut right to it, she stabbed me with a kitchen knife. And if it weren't for a very special person… I wouldn't be here right now. I wouldn't be explaining all of this to you… And that's because, I'd be dead."

"Who was the special person?" Angel asked.

Well, okay, I thought I was crystal clear, but I guess not.

"Well, it was Fang. He came over because he was sorry about… something," I gulped. "And he came to talk, and found me and called 911. And without him, I'd be dead. And Fang said some stuff when he thought I couldn't hear him." I laughed, turning back to Fang.

His eyes widened, and he said, "Whaaaa…?"

I smiled, and continued, "I wont say exactly what he said, but I felt the exact same way. And well, something big is going to happen."

Fang stepped forward, wrapped an arm around my waist, and kissed the top of my head.

"Whats the big thing?" Angel asked, after her sobbing stopped

I looked up at Fang, smiled and reached in my back pocket. I had shoved it in there so the kids wouldn't notice.

"Well…," I began, sliding the ring onto my ring finger of my left hand.

I was about to say it when I was cut off by Fang, "We're getting married."

Angel jumped up and clapped, while I could've sworn I heard Ari's chin hit the floor.

I smiled, and kissed Fang lightly.

Well, that went well.

Hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I did writing it. (: