Disclaimer: I do not own Maximum Ride.

Max Pov

Angel and I were flying as fast as we possibly could. Well, as fast as she could. It's not her fault she

doesn't have super warp drive speed. I couldn't help but look over my shoulder. I was worried about my

flock.

"They're fine, Max. I can still hear Ig and gaz. Fang and Nudge just got out of range...but before they did

they were fine too." She smiled at me.

I nodded. That was somewhat reassuring, but it didn't completely put my nervous brain at ease.

"What did the flyboys do when we split up?" I asked her.

She smiled again. "They got so confused! I'm almost positive this is a brand new batch. They just feel

too new. I can't explain it. We gained some time, though. When we split they just hovered there. I don't

think whoever is controlling them programmed a solution for them to follow if we separated."

"Bird kids 1, bad guys, 0." Angel giggled.

"Alright, lets poor on the speed. If we all get there before the Flyboys, we don't have to turn this into a

fight."

Gazzy Pov

Ig and I were making good time. And so far, no Flyboys were on our tails. These guys were definitely not

as smart as they used to be.

"What route are we taking?" Iggy asked me.

There's 5 different ways the flock and I have devised to get to the backstop. 3 by air and 2 by land. Flying

is faster but since these guys aren't as brilliant as their relatives, walking is probably a better idea.

"I think we should land." Iggy said. "We're just north of Chelsea Park. We can cut through there"

How in the world does he do that? I shook my head in amazement.

"Yeah, that's what I was thinking." I was also thinking of all the different ways me and Ig could blow

these flyboys up. If only we had our kit…Me and Ig can fight, but our forte is blowing stuff up. Without it

I almost feel like I'm at a disadvantage.

"Don't worry," Iggy said to me. "Next time we'll be ready."

We landed then started a light jog through Chelsea Park.

"I hope so."

Nudge Pov

Fang and I were flying fast. I'd forgotten how much I liked flying with Fang. At first, back when it was just

me and him when we were going to save Angel and Max had left, it was uncomfortable. But near the

end I'd grown to enjoy it. He was quiet, but when it was just me and him, he didn't mind me talking so

much. He just listened. But right now I wasn't even talking. I can't believe they found us. I can't believe

they even still exist. Now we have to live just like before. Alone, always hungry, and on the run. A tear

began to make its way down my cheek. I sniffled, then wiped it away.

"Nudge, we'll be fine."

I looked at Fang and all my nervousness spilled right out of my mouth.

"But Fang what if it's not! We'd have to leave Dr. Matinez, and Ella, and Max just loves them so much

it's not fair to her. Oh and my room! I just got that nice new bedspread I've been wanting for like for-

Ever and if we left we'd be alone just like before and have to sleep outside of dumpsters and have to eat

dessert rat again! And the we'd hav-"

"Nudge," Fang said again. "It's going to be fine. No matter what happens we'll all be fine. We always are, right?"

"Right." I nodded. "Right, right. Max has a plan. There's always a plan."

Fang nodded his approval then angled his wings so he was flying a little closer to me.

We just flew over Chelsea Park. The back stop was in view.

Fang is just as old as Max is. And that's ancient. So I can trust him. We're gonna be fine.

Just fine.