Thank you all again for giving me the confidence to continue this story of mine!
"Max?" Iggy poked his head in the room, knowing all the other kids were testing again. "Helloooo?"
He listened hard, trying to discern anything from the room. It seemed to be empty. Max must've been out there again, talking with the idiot human boy. It was dangerous and she knew that. He just wondered if Fang knew. Did Fang know he was putting Max in danger just by talking to her? Max couldn't die. The Flock needed her. He needed her. Max couldn't be shipped off to another part of the world without them. It didn't matter where they were or what situation they were in, if Max was there everything would be alright.
A sharp exhale caught his attention. He found it to be Max's harsh breathing. He turned to the sound. He didn't notice it before so how did she...?
"I-I...couldn't hold my breath...any longer..." Max panted. "B-but...that's a new record..."
"Wait," he entered the room and crossed his arms. "You were in here the entire time?"
"Yep."
"Why is that, should I ask?" He shut the door and leaned against it.
"I was just messin' with ya, Ig," she punched his shoulder lightly. "Besides, the look on your face looked too serious. Loosen up, Iggy. Whatever it is you're worried about, I swear everything will be alright."
Iggy rubbed his shoulder where she punched him, sighing in defeat. Max was right. Everything had been going good so far, right? "I guess you're right then."
"Good," Max tugged his hand so they could get out from their containment room. She tugged him along down the hall to where she got out near the fence. Outside, he felt the rush of wind greet him, chilling his skin. The sun however, warmed it right back up. "Alright! Let's get some airtime!"
"Now?" Iggy tested the air. "Are you sure?"
"Ig, I'm one step ahead of ya," Max's laughter was heard as she shot into the sky.
"Honestly," Iggy outstretched his wings. "You're such a child."
He ran before leaping into the air, extending his wings as far as he could. This feeling of freedom never, ever bored him.
~kitana411