I had to get away from it. It was dangerous and I needed to get away fast. My feet hitting every dented, sharp pointed rock along the rocky path I was running past. Tree branches hitting every part of my body. That didn't matter, I was running for my life. My weak feet picked up pace as my delicate ears heard over 10 pairs of feet crash against the muddy ground like a heart beating to fast. Thump, Thump, Thump. I looked over my shoulder as the trees zoomed past me in waves of motion and saw a menacing, blood lusted face, of a ugly, hairy Eraser between passing trees. No matter, taking sharp intakes of air, or my lungs aching for air, I didn't stop. Just then I saw a white light, like a doorway to heaven up above. I ran faster as if that were possible, but stopped upon the sheer face of rock that dropped more than one hundred feet down. Tumbling rocks flew off the rock as I made my sharp brake, flying over the cliff into the unseeable floor beneath me probably wailing of unknown creature, fighting over who'll get the first, even partly edible thing that'll fly over ninety feet down.
The Erasers were right behind me, and I had no way out, so I pulled out my wings but was met with nothing but…nothing. Then I remembered, they took them away, Itex, The joy of flying gone like a blink of an eye. I looked over my shoulder at the Erasers who were now only an inch away from me. So I did the only thing that felt like a carefree way to die, I jumped off the cliff, arms spread out beside me, hair whisking past my face, as I fell down into a deep dark death, I braced myself for the immense pain, as my body hit the bottom, but I never felt anything as a flash of black came towards me and I was soon floating upwards, feeling light-weighted. I looked up to my savior, and was met with those same obsidian eyes that I always get lost in.
You know how annoying it is to wake up to your alarm clock every morning? Well I'd rather have that then have my own original alarm clock from my dear flock. I woke up to a baby laughing. WAIT! What the fish sticks! Now I may have wings but I know that is not normal. I opened my eyes and was met with a plastic head with a fake, plastic smile plastered on it's face. The face stared down at me like it was intent on making me happy. Uh, Iggy!
Iggy then intimidated the doll saying, "Time to get up Maxy! You don't want to be late for Fangyboy! I know he's waiting for you!" I swatted the plastic face away from mine.
"Shut up Iggy" giggles in the background were heard. I looked up and saw Angel, Ella, and Nudge. Gazzy slaps Iggy a high five and they all run out of the room when they see my face, with Iggy calling out behind, "Time for school!"
I groaned and got up, and dressed in a regular t-shirt that said, " I was born intelligent, education ruined me", dark skinny jeans and knee-high converse. With my wing necklace, that I never take off and a zip up sweater to hide my wings. I then descended down the stairs, knowing that my flock was already up.
I got down the stairs to Linda fixing Angel up. That is not going to happen! Who does she think she is touching Angel like she's her own. I marched up to her.
"What are you doing?" I said in a stern voice that would make anybody freeze what there doing and drop to the ground. "Get away from her" Afraid of me, she backed up and literally ran back to the kitchen. Angel giggled and wrapped her arms around me. "It's ok Max, I'm fine." I wrapped my arms around her
"good"
I then walked into the kitchen and took the plate that Linda had set down. I wasn't even fully stuffed oh, who gives a crap, I'll take as much as I need and want. I grabbed three more plates and finished off every last bite. Brigit looked at me like I was a pig.
"Uh, you're a pig, there's no way Fang would even want you, you're a disgrace."
"Oh big Brigt's using her big words, awww!" I said mockingly using a fake baby tone voice.
"You better shut up Ride, or I'll kick your butt." Yeah, she didn't really use the word butt, a more…worse way of that. But who would like to see her take me on? I can picture it now. She wouldn't even have a chance at hurting me, I mean look at her, it looks like she's all bones, and even if she tried couldn't hurt a fly.
"You have fun with that" I snorted and walked over to my flock with Angel snuggling Celeste tight. I waved them out the door, early so I didn't have to deal with Brigit. Once we were out of ear shot Nudge said, "Max, my wings are killing me!" everybody else moaned in agreement.
"Ok, we can go for a quick fly when we get back to the house, but we have to make it through the day first, we can't be late." Nudge frowned but nodded. We got to the stop where Fang was already waiting.
"Hey Fang" I said to Fang who was dressed in a clad of black like yesterday.
"sup" He said back, yep a man of few words. Brigit then showed up with Toni trailing behind her helplessly. Poor kid.
"What are you doing with my man!" Brigit yelled. I sighed and rolled my eyes and Fang sighed. Man, do I feel bad for him, having to deal with Brigit every second. Wait, am I referring to myself or Fang? Ok, so both of us.
Brigit came up to Fang "C'mon baby you know you want me" In a supposed to be seductive tone that drive men crazy while I thought it sounded like garbage throwing up. I gagged and surprisingly Fang took her hand away from him. "Just stop Brigit" Fang said in that deep dark voice of his.
Brigit looked taken aback by this and then she started growing angry and pointed her manicured finger accusingly at me. "You" she said venom dripping. Like I'm a murderer. "You did this to him. If it wasn't for you Fang would be drooling over me! Just go back to the hole you were in and stay there!" I've had much worse screamed at me. I could deal with her.
"You think I want to be here? If you were the last person on earth and I had to pick between you and death, I'd be dead in not even a second." I spat at her. Just as she was about to criticize me, the bus pulled up. I got in and sat in an empty seat. With Fang beside me. Fang put his Ipod and leaned back in the seat. I did the same and turned on "Nothing" by The Pretty Reckless (please check this song out! It's awesome! Thx!) I started thinking about why no flyboys are showing up. Maybe Jeb's right. Maybe they're gone and we defeated them. Nah, that would be way to easy, considering I still have to save the world, I know they're still out there, they wouldn't have given up that easily. I know their schemes all too well. So if they were still out there, why aren't they attacking? There's no point to not.
I was awoken from my thoughts when the bus screeched to a stop. Uh, I need to get my drivers license! I put my hands on my seat to stop from flying forward.
I switched off my Ipod as did Fang and we left the bus grabbing our things with my flock, Brigit, all over Fang-no surprise there- and Toni. I gave Angel a hug goodbye, and just as I was about to give Gazzy a hug he nervously but quickly side- stepped. I was confused and a bit hurt, what made him not want to hug me goodbye? He noticed and said
"Sorry Max, one of my friends might see me and that would be un-cool." I smirked. Little kids and their version of drama. It's k Gaz, I get it" He sighed a sigh of relief. I then gave Nudge a one-handed squeeze "Bye Max, see you after school" Then they all left except for Gazzy who lingered behind and gave me a quick hug, looking around to make sure none of his cool friends saw and said realy fast, "I love you Max, bye" and then he ran into the building. I smiled a genuine smile, it was sweet of Gazzy to do that because he knows that I love it when he does it.
I got up off my hands and knees and to a waiting Iggy and Fang, who said, "Wow, you guys must be pretty close" Oh yeah, I forgot that normal siblings would fight over the littlest thing like who would get the last poptart, or they would fight and get into arguments. What was I gonna tell him? "Oh right, we grew up in a lab together and I was the mother figure in their life because we had no real parents and lived our lives as fugitives so we had to count on each other so we don't get beaten to a pulp or die" Yeah, No! So I chose quickly.
"You have no idea"
Brigit, who I hadn't noticed, walked up to me with her clique. "Remember, slut Fang is mine. Not. Yours." Yeah. Like I haven't heard that a hundred times
"Brigit, I don't want to deal with you, or your nasal voice right now, so please leave."
"What did you say to me! Brigit squealed smoke literally coming out of her ears. Fang, one could say, "saved me" even though I don't ever need to be saved. He just made me feel like I was special somehow, I liked it. "We have class Brigit, we have to go"
Of course listening to anything Fang said Brigit smiled sweetly and walked down the hall. Her clique following behind. "Man, can't that girl get a clue?" Iggy who was blind asked. Wow, even someone blind could tell that Fang was annoyed with Brigit. I sighed and agreement as Fang just nodded, Eh, that's usual.
I just then remembered I had to have that one horrible teacher for Biology, why me?
"Well, I don't know about you but I just can't wait for biology with Mr. Constipated." I said in an overly sarcastic remark. Fang did the slightest bit smile while Iggy irrupted with laughter. I walked into English, which we all had together and paid a little bit more attention. The bell rang for second period oh joy. (Note the sarcasm, it's pretty important)
I headed into the dreaded classroom that made me want to puke, covered with the same stench as the school had, that I had hated for so many years, and yet years to come. I sat in the seat next to Iggy, everyone in the room, either shouting or throwing paper across the room. Right when Mr. Anson came in everyone was as quiet as a mouse. He looked over the classroom, disgust carved into his imperfect crevices of his face. Only my flock and I could describe every little detail of someone. He glared across the classroom looking for any type of quirk so he can live up to his ungrateful standards. His eyes locked on me. Uh, I hated his guts I stared deep into his cold, piercing glare of his gray, dull eyes, noticing every emotion, anger, disgust, anguish, stress, annoyed, how I can go on.
He scoffed and turned on his heel locking his arm behind his back where he started class with his deep, urgent, sharp tone. I sat in daze not even attempting to listen to a word he says. Suddenly I feel as if somebody entered my head. I was on alert instantly and stiffened in my seat. Iggy noticed.
"You okay? What's the matter?" Iggy whispered quiet enough so that no human could here.
I brushed it off, "Yeah, fine" He still looked hesitant but focused back to the front of the classroom. A voice then drifted into my head. A very, soft angelic voice.
"Hey Max! I got a new power! I can telepath from miles away! Isn't it cool?" Just what she needed, read my mind when I'm miles away, oh the agony!
"I heard that!"
"Sorry, that's great sweetie, but I don't want to get in trouble for zoning out and I don't want you reading my mind" I heard a small humph in return and the voice in my head now zoning out. The bell rang for next period and I looked down at my schedule, I was in awe at one word. Choir. That is not gonna work out for moi. I basically stomped out of the classroom with Iggy where we met with Fang.
"Hey, what class do you have next?"
"I have algebra next, why?" I sighed in relief
"So you have that class with Iggy and I, can you take Ig with you they messed up my schedule."
"Why, what did they put?" Iggy asked as if he already knows.
"They mistakenly put choir for my music class." Iggy laughed.
"Wow, I feel bad for your kid, can't cook or sing" Iggy said. I thumped him on the head hard. "Ow that hurt" Iggy said rubbing along the back of his head where I thumped him.
Fang looked very confused, which may I mention is the cutest thing ever! Urr, never mind pretend I didn't say that and never speak of it or else I will hunt you down and make you regret it.
"I can't sing worth fudge crap" ( yes, I used my word thingy :o) Fang raised an eyebrow at my word choice while all the while looking amused.
"Anyways I have to go check about this, I'll see you in a few." Fang nodded and he and Iggy descended down the crowded hallways of arrogant teenagers. I stalked toward the office and stood in front of the desk. The lady looked up with a genuine smile.
"Hello, what may I help you with sweetie?" Eh, maybe too nice for my standards. I directed my finger towards my schedule while pointing to choir. "this" She looked for a moment and looked a bit confused about what the problem was.
"See, I can't sing, I sound like a dieing pig with half its lungs ripped out. I cannot sing, I need a new music choice please." She regained her composure and turned on a bright smile.
"Well hun, I'll see if I can squeeze ya in somewhere, don't worry. But for now if you really don't want to you can sit here in the office for your last period." Wow, I didn't know it'd be that easy. I nodded my thanks and she gave me a pass as I went to Algebra. I handed my slip to the teacher and sat in my seat next to Fang and Iggy, of course, Brigit already mentally and physically attached to Fang. I started walking towards my seat then found it impossible with little miss perfect in the way. I pushed my way through her and into the seat next to Fang. Fangs eyes were pleading to me. Ha! I just smirked and focused on the front of the classroom.
The rest of the day went by in a blur. All I was thinking about was how at the end of the day I get to spread my wings, which were aching, may I add. The bell rang for the end of school. Luckily Fang lives next door, we as in Nudge, Iggy, and I. Mrs. Batchdler takes home Angel, and Gazzy. walked home from school a shortcut that Fang already knew about and led us home. With Nudge talking off a storm about some new boots or something. We passed by endless trees, towering over the ground and bushes. All the sudden I had a sense of déjà vu. I stiffened and I watched closely as Fang did the same thing. Wait, something doesn't add up, Fang, he seems familiar like I've known him my whole life.
I shook it off, it's just a coincidence right? That I felt I've known Fang forever is just a coincidence. I hadn't noticed I was already at the house until Fang looked deep into my eyes, like he was looking into my soul. Creepy.
"I'll see you later Max"
"Yeah, see ya" I said, not losing eye contact
Iggy stalked up.
"What am I? Chopped liver?" Iggy frowned throwing a dramatic wave of his hand through his strawberry blonde hair.
"See ya Iggy" Fang said, a slight smirk playing on his lips.
I rolled my eyes and pulled Iggy by the sleeve into the house. "Ooooh, Max! Looks like Fang has the hots for you" Nudge said wiggling her eyebrows up and down suggestively.
I snorted. "don't be ridiculous Nudge, you know that's not true."
"Of course it's true! Do you see the way he looks at you? The way you look at him? I've never seen anything like it! It's the most love anyone has ever had between each other. Think of it, when you guys are dating, I can't even describe what'll be like, if your holding it in now. I me-" She was cut off by Iggys hand over her mouth. She frowned.
"Awe, don't be mad Nudge, I just have sensitive ears." Iggy then held Nudge against him as Nudge snuggled her head deep into his chest. I almost gagged
"Get a room!" I stated mortified
Iggy shrugged his shoulders simply "Sure"
"I was joking Iggy, and thank you for reminding me never to say any joke that's perverted around you." Iggy rolled his sightless eyes while Nudge blushed a deep crimson red. Just then the door swung open to reveal uni-brow, and Gazzy and Angel. Angel walked up and hugged me on instinct. I gave her a peck on the cheek.
"How was your day at school kiddos?" I asked setting them on the couch settling my arms against both of them.
Lissa looked suddenly jealous from the doorway. Well she better get used tot his, because she is not having my babies any time soon, well not at all.
Then I thought of something, where does Jeb go all day? I bet he still works for the school, I will kill him. Just then, Brigit came stopping down the stairs that I never knew she went up.
"Where is my journal!" She screeched. Oh yeah, about that. This morning I might have maybe overseen some of the words in the journal well, diary. They were pretty darn funny if you ask me. Before she got to questioning, I motioned the flock out of the house.
"Who's ready for a flight?" I asked, even though I knew everyone was ready. Everybody whooped and hollered. We all then walked deep down the backyard into the woods, near a clearing, where we spread our wings, and took to the air.
I will never get used to how exhilarating flying is, feeling nothing but air and the slight beat of motion and to be lifted off the ground into a priceless view, hovering over clouds, or gliding through. Hair whisking pat my face, as I flew into nowhere but sky, having no limits, no restrains, just going where ever my feet…er, wings take me.
In the far distance I saw a spot of black, a bird with magnificent black wings, it was the strangest bird I've ever seen, but, once we got closer, I held back a gasp of shock. It was Fang, with wings, a bird kid like us. Fang must've noticed me because before I knew it we were right in front of each other. If I said his wings were magnificent far away, up close was something I can't describe, like a fallen angel, or the angel of night so dynamic, and…black. His hair, slightly clouding his eyes. I was at a loss for words, and so was the flock. I was the first one to break the awkward silence.
"You…have,-" I started again "You have…wings"