I woke up in a daze. I could barely see and what was seen was blurry and bright. I was lying in rubble. That explosion didn't go well. Ugh. Iggy and Gasman were wrong about the strength this time. I sat up straight from that rock, rubbing a sore spot on the back of my head. It felt warm and wet. I looked at my hand. Damn it. Blood drenched my hand from a not-too-deep cut that was in the middle of my skull. The rocks that had been my pillow were all unnaturally red as well.

I heard a voice calling my name. It sounded like Max. "MAX!!" I screamed. A pain shot through the back of my head like somebody had kicked me multiple times. I yelped in pain. I had never felt this kind of pain before. Ever.

"Fang?" I heard a thud behind me and felt the soft touch of Max's hand on my shoulder. "Fang! Oh, no!"

"It's okay, Max," I looked up at her. The sun shone like a halo behind her beautiful blond hair and tan, scarred face. Her deep brown eyes flashed concern and worry as well as relief. My hand moved to her face and I rubbed her cheek with my thumb.

"Fang, I was so scared! I called you, over and over and over-"

"And now you found me," I whispered. "Don't worry about me Max." I watched as tears formed in her eyes. My heart broke. "I'm not about to break that promise."

She wiped a tear away and put on her brave face. "What's hurt?"

"So far just my head," I revealed my hand to her. Not the worst thing that has ever happened to me before, but it was throbbing pretty badly. I scanned the rest of my body. "I think I'm overall in pretty good shape,"

"Good." Max stood up. "Because we have to get back to the flock." I stood as well and nodded. Her wings unfurled to their full length. Mine did the same. We jumped into the air and flew up about twenty five feet. The smoke was beginning to disappear and we could barely see the ground, but who would want to. Pieces of Itex covered the place and every once in a while, you could see the not-so-fortunate Itex employees. As horrible as it was, I felt quite satisfied.

You gonna tell her yet?

No Angel, I thought. Not yet.

She feels the same way. You should tell her.

My heart was pounding. I looked over at Max. She was so strong, mentally as well as physically. How could I not be in love?

Tell her Fang.

I shook my head. No.

"What?" Max was looking at me. She gave me the look. I smirked.

"Nothing."

She sighed. "Whatever. Just don't tell me you have a voice too. We can't have 2 clinically insane people in one flock." She chuckled at her own joke and went back to flying.

Max glowed in the sunlight. Did she really love me too? Could she love me? How can she love me when I barely speak to her?

She thinks you are strong too. As much as it annoys her, she really likes how secretive you are too. And she trusts you.

Thanks, Angel.

Tell her Fang, She will find out sooner or later, and sooner may be the best option. For everyone.

Everyone?

The whole world Fang. Please tell her.

And with that, we landed.