When Max finally landed that night, we stood on a large cliff, overlooking a small town and a lake. Once Fang and I caught up with her, we couldn't help but stare at her and wait for her to pass out any second. However, she looked fine. In fact, she looked better than I ever saw her.

Her face shown with pride and she smiled from ear to ear. Her hair had come out of its braid had come out due to her quick take off, so her brown hair fell down her hair in waves. Her eyes twinkled as she stared over the town. "Wow," she finally said, placing her hands on her hips, "Katara did a better job than we thought." I gulped but didn't say anything. I needed to tell Max alone, not in Fangs presence.

Fang smiled and walked up behind her. "I'm so glad," he told her, hugging her. I looked down at my feet, kicking the dust. Max saw me and eventually broke away from the hug. We all stood awkwardly, looking down at the dust and up at the sky; anywhere but at each other.

All of sudden, bright columns of light shot into the sky. I gasped, backing up slightly as the light exploded into a star. "What the…" I yelled, staring up at the explosions.

"Calm down, country boy. It's just fireworks," Fang said, glaring at me. I glared back at him but he didn't notice. I stood next to Max and saw Fang scoot over so they were only centimeters from each other. He lifted his arm slightly, and was about to lower over onto her left shoulder. I stared, horror struck, wishing I could stop it.

Suddenly, Max said, "We better get back before anyone notices." She quickly turned and Fang quickly withdrew his hand. I smiled at him as Max turned to take off, once more. He shook his head and followed her. Very slowly he lifted his left hand and lifted his middle finger. My mouth fell open. I had been in this world long enough to know what this meant. I resisted my urge to punch him and took off quickly, flying in sync beside Max.

It was only a matter of minutes until we reached our hideout. Iggy and Toph were sitting next to each other, facing the fireworks and Katara was leaning against the rocks, braiding Angel's hair. Eventually, Sokka and Gazzy came hiking up the path. "I'm guessing this is your doing?" Max asked them smiling.

They laughed and high fived each other. I looked around. "Where's Nudge and Aang?" I asked. Max had noticed this too.

"I'm not sure," Katara answered, finishing Angel's hair. However, they both exchanged a glance and giggled. Max rolled her eyes.

"I think," she said, a sly look on her face. "They have had their own night…out." It only took a second for everyone to realize what she meant. Gazzy laughed and rolled his eyes. "So," Max continued, "Has anyone had dinner?" When no one had, she offered to go get it.

Fang and I exchanged a look. He was glaring but behind it was another message; an understanding one. "Max…" Fang began, placing his hand on her shoulder. However she shook it off.

"Fang…" she said in the same tone Fang had used, only over exaggerated. "Look at me, I'm fine!" She looked at everyone else, but they quickly looked away and put their attention on something else. She rolled her eyes and put her hands on Fang's shoulders. "Fang, please!" Her face was so sad and innocent; it took all my will power not to let her get dinner.

"I've got an idea!" I said without thinking. "Why don't you fly out and find Nudge and Aang. If you're okay after that, you can get dinner." Fang eyes widened behind Max's back and he glared at me even deeper than usual.

"I like it," Max said. I nodded, smiling at her smile. Then without a word of consent from anyone else, she grabbed some money, sprinted off the cliff and flew off. I smiled at her retreating figure.

All of sudden, I felt a hard fist connect with the side of my face. I gasped and staggered back. Fang stood in a fighting crouch, blowing on his knuckle, menacingly. "That. Felt. Good!" He hissed.

"Fang!" Angel cried, her eyes wide with surprise. However, he wasn't listening. He breathed slowly through his nose and sent a strong kick with his leg at my chest. This time I was ready. I dodged quickly. "Fang! Please!" Angel cried, rushing over.

"Angel, get back!" Fang told her and, after quickly backing up, he shot towards me, his wings out and everything. He grabbed the front of my shirt and sent me skidding toward the edge of the cliff. I tried to pull loose but his hold was too strong. Eventually, I dropped down the side of the cliff. A second of mortal terror shot through me, but I pushed my wings out, sending me shooting back towards Fang, who was waiting.

I sent a hard uppercut at his chin. He staggered but flew up to meet me in the air. I'd never fought in the air, save the Erasers attack. It was hard, but I caught on quickly. With each jab or punch, I had a fairly good retort. "What's your deal?" I eventually asked. He rolled his eyes.

"Please, like you wouldn't know!" He yelled, punching my chest hard. My breath left me in a huff. I dropped slightly but recovered quickly.

"Look, you like her. I understand." I tried to explain but he wouldn't hear it.

"NO!" He shouted. "If you understood, you'd stop freaking flirting with her!"

"I can like who ever I want!"

"Not her! She's too good for you!" This was as bad as a punch to the neck. I clenched my teeth.

"She likes me. I know it, and so do you," I told him. He paused slightly, and hesitated. A smiled crossed my lips because he knew I was right.

"She deserves someone who knows what it feels like. What it feels like to be hunted and to be an outsider." I scoffed at this. The whole time I was banished I couldn't help but feel like an outsider. True, I didn't show it, but you can't escape the feeling.

"I do know," I told him. "She could be with me."

"I love her!" Fang shouted with all his might. All of sudden, he shot behind me and grabbed my wings, close to my back. My back muscles clenched and tightened. Without hesitation he jerked his hands and it sent my wings into an awkward position. Unable to control myself, I screamed and began kicking and punching wherever I could hit. It was unbearable pain, feeling like he could pull my wings out of my body.

My foot eventually connected between his legs. Fang let out a squeak and finally let me go. I flew off, exhilarated to have freedom to my wings again. I looked back at Fang. He was doubled over slightly but still radiated hate. I was about to shoot toward him, ready for round two, when I saw two figures in the distance. "Fang!" I called, pointing at them.

Skeptical, he turned halfway but when he saw them, he dropped down the ledge. Everyone had gathered to watch our fight but didn't say a thing as we landed. Fang's landing was a little jerky but he still stood tall. Eventually the figures came into focus. "Aang," Katara called, as they both flew closer. Everyone let out a breath of relief as they landed. Max must've found them and left straight away to get dinner.

"Hey," Nudge said, her smile outshining any of the stars. "What's going on?" When no one answered, Gazzy spoke up.

"How was your date?" He said his true eight year old self showing.

Nudge began to deny it but dropped up at Aangs blushing smile. Katara giggled slightly and so did Angel.

"Did you guys have dinner?" Nudge said, desperately trying to change to subject.

"No," Fang told her. "Max is going to get it. Didn't she go after finding you?"

Nudge looked at Aang, confusion riding on both of their faces. "What?" He said.

Fear filled my chest. "Didn't Max find you and go to get dinner?" I asked, terrified.

"No," Nudge said, her eyes wide. "We just decided to come back."

We all looked at each other, horror on all of our faces. If they never saw Max and Max never reached them, where was Max?