decided i didn't like the chapter that i had up so i changed it. thought this would be better suited as the story progress's

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(Previously)

"Ya know K, right now I find myself not carin'. That was a close call and I'm kinda grateful we just got our asses saved. Even though it's not an everyday occurrence."

"Wow Faith, didn't think you had any big words in that already so little vocabulary of yours."

"What you mean I actually let my brain show, shit." Faith stated in mock horror.

"Just a little bit yeah, anyways what do you think we should do 'bout her." Buffy said pointing to Max's unconscious figure on the ground. "I mean I don't think we should just leave her here. We do after all protect people, not just leave them for some demon or another."

"Then let's take her back to headquarters B. Maybe when she wakes she'll talk."

"And how do you propose we get her there Faith?"

"I ain't got no problem with carryin' her B. She did after all just save my ass. 's the least I could do." Faith shrugged like it was the most obvious choice.

"Alright let's head back then."

(Currently)

Max was running. She didn't know where she was headed. The only thought that could penetrate her mind was that she had to get away from them. She feels like she has been doing this her whole life. Not being able to stop for anything. She could feel Jondy, Tinga and Kye right behind her. It 

didn't make since. They had been perfectly safe where they where. No way for Manticore to know where they were. Zack had made sure that they weren't going to be found. But here they were running for their lives again.

Suddenly they were surrounded. Every which way they turned they were trapped. Max fought to keep them from capturing her, her sisters and brother. One by one however she watched as they finally were subdued by their pursuers.

"I bet your wondering how we found you?" came the voice belonging to none other than Lydecker himself. "Well it wasn't easy I'll tell you that. Thankfully we had some help in locating you four."

Then out steps from behind Lydecker is Zack.

"It's nothing personal guys but we are made for a purpose and I can't let you change that."

Just as suddenly as the dream had started it ended with Max Jerking up right, wide awake, and screaming. She hated that place and was glad that she had destroyed it. They had taken everything from her. So much so to the point were she didn't feel anything any more.

'I guess they got what they wanted after all.' She thought.

Upon hearing her scream a red head entered the room where Max was taken to. Max still not getting her bearings about her was even more thrown off by the power that seemed to roll of this petite woman.

"Are you all right? I heard someone scream."

"Yeah, just a bad dream. Where am I?"

"Well that is a little difficult to explain. But I'm guessing after last night you already know about what really goes bump in the night. As soon as you're feeling up to it we can answer any questions you have and maybe get a few of our own answered."

"Yeah well no time like the present."

"Are you sure, I mean after everything that has happened you could take a breather."

"No I'm fine, really."

"Alright if you're sure. Just one question before I go round up the gang, can you tell me your name?"

"Max"

"Just Max? You don't have a full name?"

"Maximum Ride."

"Really, wow I didn't think any parents would name their kid something like that."

"That's because they didn't. And before you ask maybe you should get whoever it is you need to get then you all can go over everything I need to tell you. Would it be alright if I walked around you know outside of this room. It kind of reminds me of a hospital."

"Sure but don't go far I'll need to be able to find you."

"No problem. With the power coming from you I'm sure I'll be able to find you when you're ready."

"Ok, but just so you know there are a lot of kids running around. Just don't scare them and I think you'll be fine."

"Fair enough."

With that the red head left the room to gather the other's that would be required for this meeting. Max as for herself just got up and left to get some fresh air. She very much needed it after having that dream again. It never was easy to get over the betrayal of her eldest brother and that dream was the consequences for it.

Max found her way around very easily and noticed that the red head had been right. There where a lot of kids running around the place. None of them seemed to be under at least fourteen though. It kind of made Max wonder what it was that they where doing here. Whistler had only told her about the two slayers that she was needed to protect. He didn't mention anything else; Max guessing there was really no need to. Either way it didn't bother her to much.

Walking around the grounds that surrounded the building that she had been in she found the scenery was quite peaceful. Not many were out there so she didn't have to worry about answering any question's on whom she was or where she came from. It wasn't like she could tell them or anything. She really hated having to explain things to people anyways. They always thought she was joking or something. But she figured these people might actually believe her considering what they seem to see a lot.

Max was in the middle of just standing near the edge of what she thought was the property when she sensed someone behind her. Looking over her shoulder she saw it was a slayer that was with the two she was sent for.

"Wow your actually up. Man after what happened last night I thought you would be out of it for days."

"I'm perfectly fine. Not much can keep me down for long."

"I'm sure; anyways Willow say's that they are ready for you if you are."

"Willow?"

"Oh the cute red head that was with you when you woke up."

"Right and I'm guessing you where sent to find me?"

"Yeah, so if you will follow me." And with that Max followed the brunette back into the house to face the very people she was sent here to protect.