A/N: -cough- wow it's been way, WAY too long and I'm really, really sorry. I've gotten into writing my own stories, not ones based off of already published books. It suits me well but I've been neglecting fanfiction so I hope this keeps you all satisfied for a little while. Enjoy!

DINO

Disclaimer: Why do I even bother? You all know it and so do I, I do not own them!

Chapter Two: What is this?

Max's POV

I awoke with a horrible headache. Where was I? Who was I? I rubbed my head and my fingers came back with blood. Well I won't find any answers or medical help around here. Better get moving. I thought to myself. I stepped out of what I guessed to be a cave into a forest. I gingerly touched my head again then set off into the woods. I would eventually have to run into some kind-of town. I stopped to tie my shoe and when I straightened I squeaked with alarm. A dark looking boy was standing in front of me, hands held out so I wouldn't be frightened. It didn't work, I was frightened.

"Max? It's me Fang." he said and took a step towards me.

In reaction I took a step back. He was talking to me though, there was no doubt about that. Was my name Max? How could I trust this stranger who called himself Fang?

"Wh- what do you want?" I stuttered, taking another step back.

Puzzlement crossed his face briefly then vanished.

"I want to help you."

"I- I don't need help. I'm fine." I replied though it was far from the truth.

He took another step towards me and something moved behind him. Two black wings shot out from his back and I fell backwards on a root in surprise. I tried to free my foot from the gnarled root but it wouldn't work. He quickly came to stand in front of me and I curled up into a ball in defense. I was vulnerable, I couldn't deny that but there was nothing I could do. This boy suddenly shows up in the middle of nowhere with wings! What was I supposed to do with that?! Tears streaked down my face as I heard him come to stand over me. Was he gonna kill me? Was I going to die without ever figuring out who I truly was?

To my surprise he pulled the root off my foot and held out his hand for me. Cautiously, not knowing what he was doing, I took it and he hauled me to my feet. With a hand, rough from use, he brushed the tears from my cheeks. Suddenly a head exploding headache hit me and I fell into his arms, clutching my head. Pictures flashed behind my closed eyes. Pictures of me, of this boy, of some other random kids who had wings, and of this boy kissing me. I let out a wolf-like howl in agony.

"Max? Max?! It's okay I'm here!" the boy, Fang, said urgently.

More pictures flooded through my mind. Being in a cage, a dead cat with scales, a little girl with golden curls smiling up at me. I writhed in Fang's arms, unable to stop the pain. I whimpered and dug my fingernails into my head, trying to drive out the pain. Make it stop! I cried out in my head for I couldn't make myself speak.

Fang's POV

I was helpless to save her from the pain. I wasn't even sure what was happening to her. I held her tight in my arms and tried to pull her hands away from her head. She was stabbing herself and making her head bleed. A shudder went through her as I managed to hold her arms in one of my hands. He body kept shuddering and tears streaked rapidly down her face. Her fingernails shot out claws and her wings flapped uselessly. She let out a wail and I saw her teeth were razor sharp. I held her tighter, not knowing what was coming. Her tears started coming out as blood.

I started shouting as loud as I could, not knowing if they could hear me, "Toyae! Flarstee to!!"

Max's eyes shot open and they were pitch black. She grabbed my shirt in her hands, cutting it with her claws.

"Please help me." She whimpered desperately.

She shut her eyes tight again and she let out a banshee like cry. I held her away from me in alarm as her back protruded a series of spikes, shining with her blood. I tried to hold her still as she shoot with another great shudder. Her spine shot out a tail almost as long as she was. It was made out of the same bone type material her back spikes were and at the end curved a wickedly sharp scythe. It was coated with her blood as well. Unable to think of what else to do I leaned in and kissed her desperately. Her body gave one last shudder and then she was still. She went limp and I gently set her on the ground. A tear streaked down my face as I took in what had happened to her. She was completely different than what I remembered. Her cheeks were stained with her blood tears and her claws came to around five inches. Her tail twitched then lay still. I quickly wiped off the tear ans I heard the flapping of wings. Wings I recognized as my flock's.

"What happened to Max?!" Nudge cried in horror.

For the first time in years I was unsure. I didn't know how to deal with this problem and I didn't know what to tell the others. Most of all I didn't know how to fix Max.

A/N: Okay maybe I've gone a little on the psycho side so please tell me. The idea just popped up so I decided to roll with it. Please give me your feedback and I would like to hit about 25 reviews if that's at all possible. Thanks! Hope you liked it!

DINO