Sorry for the long wait. I've been really busy lately with school and packing because we're moving. I know its short but hey, at least I updated.

I'm still in the need for a beta so if your reading this and interested then hit me up.

Disclaimer: Do I look like a middle-aged man to you? No. Therefore, I don't own any Maximum Ride characters.

Claimer: But I do own Ashley, the plot, and some upcoming characters that you don't see in the books.

Enjoy.

R and R people.

oh and btw. this takes place two years after Saving the Word and Other Extreme Sports. I know it says Final Warning in the summary but I don't like The Final Warning. So in this story, it never happened.

ONTO THE STORY!

*ASHLEY P.O.V*

What Angel said shocked me to the Max. Haha. Get it? Max, the leader? And to the max? Never mind. I wanted to talk to Angel about what she said but every time I tried, someone was always with her. Oh wait, mind reader duh.

Angel, what were you talking about earlier?

I'm definitely not Angel.

Oh crap.

Fang?

Dur. What did Angel say earlier?

Oh nothing. Girl stuff.

Mhmm. Sure. Iggy says lunch is ready.

What is it?

Tacos.

I'll be down in ten.

I felt like I had to try to fix myself up. Just because I'm a mutant freak, doesn't mean I'm not allowed to look nice. After I finished I quickly headed downstairs. I could smell the tacos' aroma from all the way upstairs. Who knew Iggy could cook that well?

"You look really dressed up to be having lunch." "Max, Max, Max, I'm a girl. I have to look nice. It's in my nature." She definitely didn't like my response. "What am I chopped liver?" she growled. "A girl who is constantly fighting and looks like she's never used conditioner or makeup in her life." Again, she didn't like that. "When you don't have a place to live some days, you don't have that luxury." Haha. She's pulling my last nerve. "I'm sorry some of us aren't that lucky." She looked like she was going to blank on me any second. "Uh-oh. It's about to be a…Girl Fight!" "Shut up Iggy!" Max and I both yelled. He held up his has as a sign of mock defeat. "I'm jus saying it's kind of weird to be fighting about hair and makeup." "Igg's right. We should stop fighting. Friends?" I held out my hand for her to shake it, but all she did was say," not friends…more acquaintances." "I'm fine with that. You got anything for a salad?" I asked turning to Iggy. "Why?" He asked. "I'm a vegetarian, meaning I don't eat meat. So tacos are out." I got answers of gasps and I saw Nudge's face light up. "Finally someone like me! I mean, well, I'm not really one. I eat hot dogs. Are hot dogs vegetarian? Do you like hot dogs? I don't eat like hamburgers or anything like that. I wonder who made up hamburgers. Who thought that butchering up a cow and-" Nudge was shut up by Iggy, who slapped his hand over her mouth. "Thanks Iggy," I told him. "I think I'm just going to go to bed. Where can I sleep?" I asked.

Outside.

Now Max, is that anyway to treat your guests?

Stay out of my mind!

And like that she blocked her mind. "I'll show you," and Fang stepped forward. Can't this guy take a hint? I'm glad he stepped forward but it's hard to resist someone when they're trying so hard. We walked up stairs not saying a word like always. He opened a door and led me in. Then he closed the door behind him. "You sure you want to stay only one day?" He looked into my eyes with his gorgeous mocha ones. "Fang I told you, there's no point in liking me, like Max. I know she doesn't like me, so that means you shouldn't either," I stated. "I can like whoever I want." He looked very serious now. "I'm going to go take a shower," I lied. But it was good enough to get him to leave. Why does he make me feel so warm inside? I can't like him. It's not in my destiny, it's in Max's.

Ashley if you like his so much then just tell him.

Angel, I really need to talk to you.

'Kay spill.

What were you talking about earlier?
ITEX is back. It's near here too. I can hear their thoughts.

That's not good. You going to tell Max?

Not yet it's been years. And no fly-boys are coming for us so I'm going to wait.

Don't. You're going to regret it later. I know I did.

What?

Oh nothing. I'm going to go take a shower.

Really? Or are you lying to me like you lied to Fang to get him to go away?

Like I could like to you. Bye Angel.

I walked out of the room and into the bathroom. For six mutant bird-kids, they sure are messy. I got in the shower and turned it on. Maybe a hot shower would clear my mind.