Broken Things
By, awesometastic9
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Chapter Two
Fly By Night
Max's POV
This was the first time any of us has flown by night. I mean, we went out at night at Anne's place, back in good 'ol Virginia, but this was different. Then, we were having the time of our lives; well, the flock was… I was going mental – what with the Eraserfied me in the mirror, Fang and the Red-Haired Wonder, Ari, and Angel on a mind rampage… the list could go on and on.
But, you get my point.
This time, we were running for our lives (well, flying, but you get what I mean).
You all have that 'huh?' look on your face right now. Oops. I keep forgetting to keep you all up to speed. Well, it's been three months since my Voice gave me those coordinates; the flock and I streaked off into the sky, leaving mom, Ella and Jeb behind… to follow my destiny, or whatever they're calling it now.
It annoys me that we can only fly by night now.
'Huh?' your face says again. Sorry; I'll explain: with the government peeps and the world's public having pictures of us freaking everywhere (internet, billboards, magazines, talk shows, you name it – our picture's there.) We're the talk of the town now-a-day's.
And Fang's blog's getting more and more hits; more and more popular. It seems like all those readers are hanging on his every word. And I'm pretty sure he's e-mailing Brigid. Urgh. She irks me. I mean, I still don't understand mine and Fang's relationship. I really don't understand my feelings anymore. It's all jumbled and confusing.
What isn't lately?
I mean, what I said back when I had the chip removed, was TOTALLY the Valium talking! You guys believe me… right? Right? I can threaten you to believe me if I really wanted to, but… I'm starting to feel like –
"Max?"
I literally jumped out of my skin, and almost fell out of the sky, at his voice.
I whipped my head around to glare at him. "What Fang?" I snarled.
What? Where did that come from?
I felt him stare at me through the darkness, his face astonished.
I muttered something unintelligible, and looked away.
There was silence for the longest time, before Fang spoke again; quietly.
"I think we should land. The rest of the flock are dead tired."
I looked around at my flock; their eyes were droopy and their wings beat slow and tired. Yeah; we had to land. I veered downwards, catching a downdraft, and angled towards a large clump of trees. I heard Fang call out to the others, and I heard them follow. I landed first, and waited for the others. As they landed, they stumbled, too tired to walk. Nudge fell in a heap on the ground, groaning. Everyone else stumbled towards their desired trees, yawning silently.
I went over to Nudge and helped her up, and she smiled half-heartedly. "Thanks, Max," she mumbled sleepily and went to a tree.
I stood there for a moment, staring out into the darkness, worry creasing my brow. I was annoyed as well. How could I have neglected to see that my flock were dead-on-their-flying? Or whatever the phrase would be for us. Was I that out of it? Why had I neglected my flock; they're the most important thing to me - the most important thing ever. So… why…?
You have a lot on your mind Max, that's why; you have a lot on your shoulders – that should be more important than your flock. They are expendable, but you: you're not. You have a destiny: to save the world. They're just along for the ride; the Maximum Ride.
I narrowed my eyes to the darkness. How can you say that? You don't know them, you don't know me! They mean the world to me – I will not forget them; neglect them. Never.
Max… you're blind to what really matters: the planet; the world; Earth; the people in it, who need a savior. Who cry for one. Will you shirk your duties to them? They need you Max. Don't let the world down.
I can see perfectly fine, thank-you-very-much. And who said the world needs a savior? I don't see it flashing across the news, or in the wanted ads in the newspapers! WANTED: heroic savior who can save the world from the forces of evil. I'm sorry, Voice; I'm no superhero. And I don't want to be.
Too bad Max; it's your destiny – and you can't change that. It's an undeniable fact, and yet… you continue to deny it. When will you begin to see, Max? You're as blind as Iggy sometimes. There is no changing what is set in stone: you will save the world, whether you want to, or not; simple as that.
I sighed, exhausted. Go away, Voice. I'm tired. We'll argue more tomorrow, I yawned.
Yes, Max; you need your rest. You've a long day ahead of you.
Where are we going this time?
You'll see, Max; you'll see.
I shook my head and walked to my desired tree, climbed up, and fell asleep within seconds.
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A/N: okay, so this chapter is the same, too. I think the old Chapter Four is where it's going to start being redone, since I don't like the PAST EVENTS. Please review?