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Disclaimer: Just me this time. I do not own Maximum Ride or N.C.I.S. Or pretty much anything else you recognize.

Max POV

When I woke up the next morning I felt more rested then I had been in a long time. I opened my eyes, saw the beige walls and ceiling and bolted straight up. I quickly remembered where I was and calmed down. I got up and padded towards the door. I tried to open it, but it stopped at about half-way. I poked my head around the door and looked at the floor. There was a pile of neatly folded clothes on the floor with a note sitting on top of them. It read,

dear Max,

I didn't want to wake you so I left you these clothes. You can shower in my bathroom and we can take you to get some new clothes later. There's food in the kitchen. There are books in the study and you can watch anything you like on T.V. If anything happens call me.

Jenny

Her phone number was written neatly at the bottom of the page. I don't know why but this simple thing sent a pang through my heart. It really was Dr. M all over again. I brushed away the emotions and grabbed the clothes. I headed cautiously down the hall and looked for the bathroom.

An hour later I was clean, fed and content. I thought about flying but decided against it. I peeked in the study, looking for books, and saw Jenny's computer. I could find the Flock. I could look through recent news involving teens. It was a long shot but it was worth it if it would find my Flock. I booted it up and waited.

I hope it's not password protected. I thought to myself. That would be hard to explain. Jenny didn't look like the type of woman who missed much. The screen changed and showed a password request. Well, that killed my plan. I got up and walked through the study. A feeling of uneasiness crept down my spine.

I decided to go for a walk. My wings were still slightly sore from the beating I had gotten from the Erasers. I walked out the front door and turned north. I walked once around the block and kept going. The feeling followed me so I walked farther into the city. I walked past shops and restaurants. Out of the corner of my eye I saw a black SUV tailing me. Did they think I was that stupid? I ducked into one of the shops and pretended to browse. One of the employees walked up to me.

"Can I help you?" She asked brightly.

"Um yes. Does this shop have a back exit? I got kind of turned around and I need to go that way." I told her, pointing to the back of the store.

"Oh well, it's really for employees." She said rather uncertainly. She looked towards the back of the store.

"Please. I am really late for my test!" I lied frantically! She looked like a college student. Her face softened slightly.

"Head back that way. Go straight through the fitting rooms and to the left." She told me.

"Thank you!" I exclaimed, racing towards the back of the store. I made my way through the back door and into an alley. My internal compass pointed me south towards the house. I walked that way and got back on the street. I walked about ten feet, my every sense on high alert, until a hand grabbed me from behind. I whirled and attempted to hit my assailant but they held on firmly.

"Max!" A male voice said. I turned and looked right at Agent Gibbs. "What are you doing here Max?" He asked, looking at me suspiciously.

"I went for a walk." I stated, thinking it would probably better not to tell.

"Was someone following you?" He demanded. He was still holding my arm, I stepped back.

"No." I stated firmly. He didn't look entirely convinced. Suddenly, his phone rang.

"Gibbs." He answered tersely. I couldn't hear what the person on the other line was saying but it didn't make Gibbs happy.

"Director," So he was talking to Jenny. Uh oh. "This isn't one for the CIA or FBI. She's in our custody-" He was cut off. "Fine." He agreed reluctantly. Gibbs ended the call and looked at me.

"C'mon. The director wants to see you." He informed me, walking towards his car. I hesitated but quickly followed when I saw the same black SUV turn the corner.

He drove in silence. He reminded me a lot of Fang. Silent, tough but caring in his own way. I missed Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gazzy and Angel. It was like living without my right wing. I was jerked out reverie when Gibbs yanked on the wheel.

"What the heck!" I exclaimed, holding onto the armrests.

"We're being tailed." Was his only response. He went screeching around a corner and doubled back. I was left hanging on. I was a bad driver but seriously, who gave this man a license? After several long minutes of high speed turns and maneuvers we reached N.C.I.S headquarters. I got out of the car woozily. "C'mon." He said shortly. He strode into the building with me hot on his heels. He made his way through the building until he got to the director's office. Cynthia, the director's secretary waved us in. Gibbs opened the doors and Jenny stood up.

"Thank you Jethro." She said, clearly dismissing him. He walked out reluctantly. As soon as the door shut Jenny motioned for me to sit. "Please sit down Max." I did, looking directly at her, wondering why I was here.

"So, Max, I have just received several calls from the CIA and the FBI. About you." I tensed. Anne might have tipped them off and kept tabs on us. Maybe that's who was following us.

"I was followed today when I went walking." I blurted out and then immediately wished I could take those words back when Jenny' eyes widened. "I think it was the FBI." I continued tentatively. Jenny thought for a moment and then said three words I had hoped she wouldn't say under these circumstances.

"Who are you?"

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