(A/N: I am SOOOOO(!!) sorry I haven't updated in so long. With finals, softball, and breathing, I haven't had any time. I'm on spring break now though, so I should have a few chapters up if you guys haven't given up on this story. Enjoy!)

Chapter 4

Fang POV

We could see the house now. I flew over to Iggy and Gazzy to discuss the last little details. We slowly began to descend.

Max POV

We sat in the kitchen talking and joking around, when suddenly I got a funny feeling in the pit of my stomach. It was familiar, but I couldn't quite figure out why... So I dismissed it and continued playing with Sky. She giggled and clapped her little hands together, happy as always. I smiled at her and she cooed a sweet little baby sound, wiggling and giggling away. I guessed she was trying to dance, she did that so often.

All of the sudden, I heard the soft sound of a door being shut very carefully, but not careful enough for my sharp bird hearing.

"Angel," I thought. "Don't say anything yet. At least Ella and Mom can be surprised."

She smiled and faintly nodded to show that she had heard me. We pretended nothing was happening, even though we knew the guys were home. Nudge probably knew too, but she played along as well. Suddenly, I wondered if Sky had inherited any of our keen senses. I knew she had her soft, downy, tiny little wings, but I had no clue about her eyesight or hearing capabilities… I made a mental note to ask my mom later.

Then I heard the guys tiptoeing down the hall and slowly open the door.

They burst in shouting "Surprise!" Then, out of nowhere, millions of sweet scented rose petals started falling all around us. It was beautiful, like it was snowing flowers. I looked up to see Gazzy and Iggy sprinkling them all around, their wings creating a current of air that added a nice effect. Sky, still in her highchair, had her hands in the air, trying to grab the petals and laughing when one tickled her. Fang came to my side and wrapped his arm around my waist. I gave him another contented sigh and rested my head on his shoulder.

"It's so beautiful." I said simply. "Thank you."

He smiled his wonderful smile, that still gave me butterflies. "My pleasure." he said, and kissed the top of my head.

We stood and watched the petals fall gently around us, never seeming to end. Man, they bought tons of them! No matter though. When you save the world, money is no issue. The government 

and plenty of private groups tend to pay a lot.

Everyone looked so happy. Mom and Dad were hand in hand. Iggy and Ella were sitting together in the corner, Iggy tracing Ella's face so he could see in his own way. Gazzy was still dumping petals as Nudge and Angel looked up at him.

I glanced over at Sky and doubled over laughing. I could feels Fangs curious gaze on me, but I was laughing so hard I couldn't talk. I pointed a somewhat shaky finger towards Sky. He started laughing his silent laughs, I could feel him vibrating.

Many petals had landed on Skys highchair table, and she was eager to investigate. She picked up a white one, stuck it in her mouth, and made the same puckered face she made when she snuck a lemon and tried it. She spit it out, the saw a pink one. I'm guessing she thought a different color meant a different taste, but, like the last time she spit it back out. I finally regained my composure enough to go over and wipe the tray clean so she couldn't stick any more in her mouth. She looked a little put out, but then perked right back up and started up with her little baby dance.

"Mama!!" She squealed, and my heart just about burst with happiness. I felt Fang come up, and I felt worried about his reaction to my name being her first word. But when I glanced up at his face, he seemed as proud as I was.

Fang POV

I was shocked. Sky said her first word. And no, I'm not sad she said mama first. In fact, it doesn't surprise me one bit. I smiled at Max, then crouched down next to the highchair. Petals began to fall on my head, and I looked up to see Gazzy smiling impishly down on me.

"What?" he asked innocently. "I was trying to make your little heart to heart with Sky a little more special!" I nodded, but he flew back over to drop petals on Iggy and Ella, sensing the moment had been lost, at least with the petals.

"Sky, sweetie, good job!" I ruffled her hair and smiled some more. "You said mama!"

She reached out to me. I could tell she wanted to be picked up so I obliged. As I stood up, she nestled into my chest.

"Daddy." I heard her mumble, then she fell asleep.

That was when I heard the loud crash coming from the living room.