A/N: So this chapter is um…just ya please read and if anyone is OOC please tell me. :S and if you've ever read any of my stories you'll know I always have a point to things (we'll usually) so bear with me! :D

Disclaimer: Still don't own this series so please don't sue me!

I stretched my arms high above my head and yawned. Staring up at the dark sky, glimmering with little stars, I smiled. Having never been someone who slept well, I pulled on my sweater on and silently slipped from between Max and Nudge. I snuck between the trees letting my bare feet brush against the grass. I followed the shimmering lights until I reached the river, the moon was glowing off its clear surface. I ran forward placing my feet into the cool water letting out a content sigh. Wriggling my toes I could feel the water tickling my feet. I sat back on the bank and hummed softly staring up at the stars.

"It's pretty isn't it?"

I practically jumped out of my skin. I flew to my feet and spun around to see Fang standing casually behind me. He was so silent I didn't even hear him come up behind me. He stepped into the water next to me. I could feel his soft, black feathers brush my skin he was standing so close. He was wearing dark plaid shorts and a sweater thrown over. I breathed out slowly and shuffled back to the bank. Pulling my knees up to my chest, I could feel Fang sit next to me.

"It really is beautiful."

"Yes in times like this, I'm glad the flock is together."

"Yeah."

"And I'm happy you joined the flock also."

I jumped a little at his words. I turned to stare wide eyed at him. He was looking back at me with kind brown eyes. He put an arm around me and pulled me into a tight hug by his side. I sat there speechless letting the heat from him warm my chilled body.

"You don't have to be guarded or hide in your ball around us. Were your family now."

"I know that. I'm sorry."

"Don't be."

I un-curled from my protective ball and laid my head on his shoulder. The sun was just peeking over the horizon, turning the water a gleaming orange mixed with pink. It was all like a dream. So perfect these people, this place, this moment. I couldn't help but smile. Standing, I waded into the stream. I turned to Fang and stuck out my tongue. He gave me a confused look as I bent in the stream. Then in one swift motion I took the water and splashed him. He stared down at himself then a sneaky smile came over his face. He jumped up wings partly opened and splashed me with a giant wave. When I attacked him again he shielded himself with his massive wings.

"No fair!"

"Is too!"

"Meanie."

I stuck out my tongue again and started running through the water splashing around as he sent another wave my way. I was trying, and failing to avoid his attacks while getting a few of my own in. We were becoming thoroughly soaked now.

"Hey were going… What's going on?"

"Fang was just kicking my butt in a water fight. What is it Nudge?"

"Breakfast time."

"Yummy!"

After we had breakfasted on some bread, juice and some sort of meat (I did not want to know where they had gotten the meat) we started to prepare for the journey. There was a city nearby where we going to find a place to stay. I was extremely excited so I hurried off to help Fang look for some supplies. We carried everyone's water bottles over to the stream and filled them up. Fang didn't say much but it was comforting having him around. We were walking back through the trees when we heard a loud explosion. We looked at each other then sprinted back to the clearing. Once there I saw Gazzy and Iggy bleeding from their arms and holding in screams of pain. In between them were pieces of metal all strewn about. I ran over to Gazzy and inspected his arms, holding them gently in my hands.

" They aren't bad, only minor scrapes and bruises. Max get some bandages and cleaning them would be a good idea. They'll heal quickly there's just a bit of blood."

I sprinted over to Iggy who was on my left. Unlike Gazzy, his arms had burns on them, one long gash ran up his left arm and other deep cuts were over his arms. His hands weren't as bad with only a few scrapes and cuts.

" Angel I need gauze, bandages, I saw some aloe plants over there and a wash cloth, bring them to the river."

I gently helped Iggy up and lead him to the stream. He hesitated when I tried to put his arms in the water but eventually allowed me to soak them. Angel came with all the stuff I had asked for and I began to clean his wounds with the cloth. I could feel his muscles tense under my touch.

"Does it hurt?"

"A little but I can take it."

"That's good at least. The gash on your arm is deep so be careful. With the aloe the burns should go away soon along with the other scrapes and bruises."

"Good."

"How did this happen?"

"The Gasman and I were making a pipe bomb when something went wrong and it blew."

"We'll next time I suggest being more careful around bombs."

He made a little snorting sound. I know I sound like a nagging mother but he did almost get blown up here. I took some aloe plants and began to squeeze the green sticky nectar from the plant to heal his burns. I could feel him shiver under my touch. As I started wrapping his arms I began to sing a soft tune. I hadn't expected anything to happen really, only right in front of my eyes his wounds were beginning to heal, although ever so slowly but faster than normal. I sat there stunned as a soft voice came in my head.

"Looks like you have some hidden power also, Miki."

"Angel? Where, what, how are you doing this!"

"Angel can read people's minds and talk to them. She's telepathic."

I stared stunned at Iggy. In my head Angel was giggling. It somewhat annoyed me that she could read my mind and no one had thought to tell me this detail. Also what did she mean by 'hidden power?'

"I think you have a power to heal people when you sing or something like that." (Angel)

"It seems to have worked. Iggy's arm looks better now." (Max)

"And they don't hurt as much either." (Iggy)

I just sort of nodded, looking down at my hands. Fang came beside me and put a hand on my shoulder. Sloth like, I stood and made my way back to the bags to finish my packing.

"I think that's all."

Max said confidently as she looked over the packs. Everything was tucked away safely and everyone fit to fly, even Gazzy and Iggy were stretching out there wings comfortably. I silently slipped away from the group to hide in a thicket of tall oak trees. Removing my sweater I tied it securely around my waist. Taking a deep breath I pictured my wings coming out from my back. The pain hit me hard as I fell to my knees. Trying to hide my grunt of pain I stood extremely slowly. Testing out my wings I admired there colour. They were so dark they seemed to extinguish the sun's light, hints of blues and dark purples that played in its thick feathers. I loved my wings, dark and mysterious yet majestic in their own way. When I emerged from behind the trees I heard a gasp come from the group as they took in the sight of my wings. Iggy not understanding why everyone had stopped talking asked.

"Why did everyone stop moving?"

"Miki's wings are even darker then Fangs! They look so cool!"

I blushed at Nudge's compliments. I looked up at Fang who gave me a sweet smile. Again, I blushed thoroughly embarrassed now that all the attention was on me. I looked back to Max who gave me a kind look then ran gracefully leaping into the air. The others soon followed her until I was left on the ground with Iggy.

"So I won't be carrying you this time?"

"Nope. Got my wings working just fine now."

"We'll that's good because you were heavy."

He smiled and winked showing that he was teasing then leapt into the air. Laughing I followed quickly catching up and flying beside Fang. Feeling the air once again was a relief and I twirled in the wind I was so happy. The flock and I flew on towards the city new hopes awaited us and hopefully some peace and quiet…at least for a little while.

A/N: Ok I know no MAJOR action this one but jeesh its hard writing action scenes! SO any comments or something of the like please review and new chapter up soon! WITH ACTION AND SOME SORT OF POINT TO IT! (I hope… cuz I never know what im going to write until I do.) :p