First chapter of When Worlds Collide! We're gunna start off with Max and the flock from Maximum Ride. By James Patterson. Meaning its not mine.

Takes place after the 4th book, but it doesn't matter much. I didn't really like the 4th book so theres not really any spoilers. No, Jeb is not the voice in my story. And yes, Max and Fang like each other. Its been a year since all the destroying Itex stuff so...Max and Fang are 15 and...yeah, i guess you can calculate the other ages...

But...yeah. Here it is! Hope you enjoy!

MAX POV

I smiled in remembrance as we passed that familiar mountain top. And, of course, I wasn't the only one to notice.

"Mt. Bald Midget!" Gazzy cried out and Angel and Nudge turned to their left, gasping in awe.

"9:00, about one mile" I heard Fang mutter, giving Iggy a clue as to where the mountain was.

Since we had no clue as to what to do next, after destroying the Itex in England, Fang suggested that we look for our old Colorado home. So now we were flying over the Sangre De Cristo Mountains, praying that out house was still intact. We hadn't thought about it since Ari, so conversationally, brought up the fact that it had been burnt down. I knew the old shed was gone but would that have affected our house? I hoped not; we need a stationary room for a while-to eat, sleep, play, and be free! If not only for a day or two.

I snapped out of my reverie as Angel shouted, "Look! It's still there!" The flock erupted in cheers as we landed in front of our home. Screaming, the younger kids ran into the house, leaving Fang, Iggy, and I standing stupefied on the front lawn. I scoffed as I looked over at the blackened ground and wooden remains of the shed, and then followed the other two inside.

I heard the staccato steps of the flock as they rambled around the house, checking out their rooms. I heard their screams of excitement and then, when I felt an odd loneliness, I instantly snapped around. Where were Fang and Iggy…oh! They probably went to their rooms as well. Feeling like an idiot just standing there, I moved on to my room.

I walked in, glancing around slowly. It was just the same…except for the fact that my Mickey Mouse clock was gone…Wait—didn't Ig and Gaz use it for a bomb? I pushed the thought from my mind and continued around my room.

It had never been a complex, over-decorated room, that's for sure. The walls were a simple baby blue. The carpet had once been pure white was now darkening, and mud was crusted in the fibers near the door and the window.

I glanced at the bed, still unmade. The sheets were a darker blue than the wall, what the store had called 'Robin's Egg Blue'.

I sat down in the simple wooden chair at my desk and opened the notebook lying there. It had been my journal. Flipping through it, a drawing caught my eye. It was the entire flock, including myself, standing in a group huddle. I smiled as I remembered drawing it. Fang, Iggy, and I were in the back, me between them. In the bottom row, it was Nudge, Gazzy, and Angel. Our eyes were sparkling, our grins wide and excited. We used to be happy like that…oh what I wouldn't give for it to be like that again. But noooo, I have to save the freaking world. And saving the world just may end my own…ugh! Life sucks…

Don't worry Maximum, it will all be over soon.

What? You better explain or I'll—

And there's not much I can say Max, sorry. But I can tell you that everything will be all right. But first, you need to have a talk with Fang.

Why do I need to talk to Fang?

Things are still awkward between the two of you. And I know that you still worry about him, and he, you. You need to be in the right state of mind when the time comes.

I tried to argue my point (Fang and I were just fine!) but the voice wouldn't have any of it. Actually, it stopped talking to me…

I closed the notebook, got up from the chair, and moved to my dresser. The only thing on it was a picture frame with a picture of the flock. It had been taken the year Jeb had rescued us from the school. Running a finger across the surface, a cloud of dust arose. I stepped back, coughing.

"Max!" Fang yelled from the hallway.

I sighed deeply. "Coming!" I replied, half-heartedly.

I listened as his padded back down the hall. Most likely to his room.

Looking down at myself, my hair was covered in dirt and leave crumbles and my clothes were blood, dirt, and oil stained. As another flock member called out to me, I realized that a shower would have to wait. And we'd need to go shopping soon. Seeing as we haven't been here in over a year, the clothes would most likely not fit us.

With another deep sigh, I walked out of the room, down the hall, and into the kitchen, where the Fang and Iggy were relaxed at the table.

"So…" I trailed off. "We majorly need to go shopping. I'll bet everyone needs clothes. And showers…"

"And just about all of the food in the cabinets is bad." The blind pyro stated. "And we have two granola bars and a smashed apple left in the bags." He gestured over the table, where both backpacks had been emptied.

"Alright. Well…they want to stay here and check out their rooms, most likely. It's been a while since we've been here."

"Gazzy is asleep, actually." Fang stated. "I saw him on my way down. Passed out in bed."

Iggy and I nodded in unison. "Yeah, it's been a while since we've had a bed to sleep in. Nudge and Angel will probably fall asleep just as easily."

We looked around as we heard a girlish squeal. "After they play with all of their toys…" I added.

It was silent for a few minutes. But then I broke the silence.

"Well…should I go out and get some food or…?" They looked at me as if I was insane. Normally, I didn't ask for permission, I just ordered people to do things and didn't take no for an answer.

After recovering from his shock, Fang replied, "I'll go. You need to stay here."

"What?!" I questioned, angrily. "Since when are you in charge?!"

"Jeez! Mood swings, much?" Iggy stated. "Time of month, perhaps?"

I growled at him, smacking the side of his head. "Why shouldn't I go?"

"The flock can't stand to lose you again, Max. With the whole Itex thing, and the School, and the Flyboys…its not safe for you to go out alone." The genuine concern in Fang's voice, combined with the fact that that was about the longest thing he had ever said at one time, scared me.

Either way, I didn't like him undermining my leadership. "Not safe? God, Fang! Nothing is safe for us, and oooh, look, I'm still here!"

He shook his head in frustration. "The only reason you're still alive is us and a bit of dumb luck!" He glared at me. "So forget it! I'm going!"

Hands on my hips, I glared right back. "Well you're not going alone! You're in as much trouble as I am!"

Fang looked at Iggy, who was trying to slip out of the room unnoticed. "Iggy will come with me!" He grabbed his friend's sleeve.

"Fine!"

"Fine!"

The pair marched from the room, and I followed. I watched as they took a running start, snapped out their wings, and took off.

Maximum, that was not a very smart thing of you to do… The voice chimed, breaking me from my reverie.

It's not my fault! He was the one bossing me around!

Just work things out with him tonight. You need him.

Why are you so freaking persistent with this?!

You need him, Max. The voice repeated. Without him you will not prevail. Without the flock, you are nothing. Without allies, you will die, but without enemies, you are not great and proving yourself is not worth anything.

I was confused. Where had all of that come from?

What the hell, Jeb? I thought back.

As I have told you time and time again, I am not Jeb. Jeb is a nobody, someone who got in the way. He is no longer important.

I gasped, shocked. He is not a nobody, he is my father! It hurt to admit it but it was true and there was no point in ignoring the fact. Without him, I wouldn't be here! Don't insult him!

The voice didn't reply, so I continued. Are you ever going to tell me who you are?

I waited a few seconds. Annoyed, I turned and walked back into the house. It wasn't until I had walked into my room that it replied.

All in due time, Maximum.

There you go, chapter one! Hope you enjoyed it! Another Max Ride one will be next and then we'll move on to someone else. I was planning on doing two chapters each and then combining them all. Or should i do all of the published works once then all over again then combining? Let me know in your review!

And for which published work/story line is next, why don't we make it a poll? Check my site and vote on which published work you want to go next!

Thanks for reading, hope you enjoyed it! Keep an eye out for the next chapter! And...

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~AMSRULE