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For clarity, this is someone else talking in someones head, and this is the character who's p.o.v we're in talking in their head.

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Disclaimer: Sadly, i do not own Maximum Ride or the characters. I do own the plot, Ashley, Angels Revenge, Matt, and Cameron.

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*ASHLEY P.O.V*

So, they're actually taking me to their house. When we landed I found it was more "homey" then I'd imagined.

"Max's mom bought it," piped Fang as if he could read my mind. I guess he could tell what I was thinking by the expression on my face because he then said, "Angel's the only one who can read minds, besides you." I stifled a nervous laugh and we walked inside. Once there I got a wave of comfort thrown at me. I haven't felt that in years. Everybody was staring at me like I'm some kind of freak. Oh wait, I am.

"What are you doing?" asked Gazzy. Boy had he grown. "It's just I haven't felt something like this in years. It's all stupid ITEX's fault," I stated a little depressed. "Nobody told you?" Max shot at me with her signature tone. "ITEX was destroyed by us two years ago. There's no more Director, no more experiments. We're actually free."

"That's why I haven't seen an Eraser in years," I stated to no one in particular. "Oh, they have made much worse. You're telling me you haven't seen a single Fly-Boy?" Iggy asked me, his sightless green eyes looking at me with perfect aim. "No, but some people I was staying with did mention them."

"Who is that?" Fang asked looking up from a Ben and Jerry's carton with interest. The only three guys in my life that I really cared about all placed in one room. "Just some other experiments that had escaped too. I really should get back to them soon."

"Good so you're not staying?" I could tell she didn't trust me still. "Max." There goes Fang in his 'be nice' tone trying to protect me. Again. "Flock we need to talk. Back room now." There goes leader Max again.

*MAX P.O.V*

After we all filed into the back room I closed the door, so she couldn't hear us. But most likely she's listening anyway. "I don't trust her. Who knows who she worked for years ago? She could be staying with Omega for all we know." Everyone was looking at me and I couldn't stand it. Iggy was the first to break the silence. "You know she wouldn't work for the people who tortured and killed her cousin in front of her eyes." He had a point. But still. "People change Ig. You of all people know that. Who knows what evil things she's hiding under that innocent smile?" He was staring at me now. He had finally forgotten all that happened to him, but what I said was bringing it all back. I could see his fist clenching and unclenching. Boy was he mad.

"Max, her mind doesn't have a bad thought in it. Well one, but I don't think you would want to hear it." Angel was now looking me in the eyes. Sometimes it's good to have a little mind reader in the house. "She could be blocking her mind. But if you guys think she's fine, she can stay one day. It won't hurt us. Plus we can geek an eye on her." All the cheering I got made me feel even worse.

*FANG P.O.V*

As I watched everybody file out I held Angel back. I just had to know what Ashley's 'bad' thought was. Of course I had an idea but I thought I'd ask for clarity. I asked Angel and she giggled, "You silly," then bounced out of the room. I slumped into a chair and put my face in my hands. Max or Ashley? I can't choose. Just then a voice popped into my head.

Fang, you alone?

Of course I am. You just left.

No I didn't Angel did.

Ashley?
"No there's another mind reader in the house," I looked up and saw Ashley standing there. God was she beautiful. "Max told me I could stay tonight." Her voice had changed so much. Of course eight years does that to a person. She's only a year older than me but I can help falling for her. "Fang you're drooling." Dang it. "Sorry." "Don't be. I came to talk about….the last time we were together." Damn. Those eyes. Just like Max's, but different. Softer. "Do you even remember?" That's not what I wanted to say but it just came out. Why can't I just be silent like always? "Of course. But the thing is, I don't feel the same. I've changed since then." Here comes the ITEX bomb. For once, Max was right. "This time she is. People do change, but sometimes it's for the good. I've thought about it everyday and I've come to a conclusion." While she was talking, she was looking me in the eyes with her hypnotizing, dark orbs. "What is that?" Dang, I need to stop talking. "You're the only guy I've only cared about. And that's affected me. Back in school, real school, when guys talked to me, all I could think about was trying to find you. I know you like Max, keep it that way. Forget about me, I'll be gone tomorrow anyways."

*ASHLEY P.O.V*

All he could do was stare at me. Then, after what had felt like forever, he just stood up and walked out of the room. I hated telling him that, but it needed to be said. I'm leaving tomorrow and I won't ever see him again.

Don't be so sure.

Angel honey, you can't be in my mind right now.

Why? You love him and he likes you. There shouldn't be a problem.

But there is. And it's your leader. And someone else.

I get it. But Max doesn't think of Fang that way.

Sweetie, it's easier this way.

Okay. Ashley?

Yes sweetie?

You don't work for ITEX do you?

No honey, it's gone.

No, its not.

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peace love and pirates!

thats what they say on my school announcements.

because were the pirates!

haha i think its the gayest thing in the world

but yeah enough of my randomness.