Wiped Chapter 4, a maximum ride fanfic

I woke up to a blinding pain in my head and ribs.

What happened, I pondered.

I tried to sit up but gentle hands pushed me back down. I looked over to see Fang sitting by my bed, a grim smile apparent on his face.

"Hey," he practically whispered. "How ya' feeling?".

"Honestly?" I asked. He nodded. "I feel like crap. My head is throbbing and my ribs feel worse then before. What happened after I got knocked out?".

"Erasers got all of us and brought us into this room about an hour and a half ago. They said when they captured us that we had 3 hours until they proceeded with the experiment."

"Oh," said I. "Is the rest of the Flock asleep?".

He nodded.

"Good," I muttered.

Fang stared at me with intensity. He looked like he was having an inner battle with himself, debating whether he wanted to say something or not.

"Fang, what do you need to say?".

Fang shot up. "Max, since we're not going to remember each other for much longer, I need to tell you this now." He took a shaky breath and started to speak again. "Max, I-I love you. I have for a while. I love everything about you. How you're so tough, how you're such a good role model to the Flock, how you're so sarcastic, and how you manage to be the best girlfriend a guy could wish for. I love you and you needed to know that."

Fang stared at me, waiting for my reaction.

A smile soon spread across my face and I felt my heart lighten. "I love you too."

His usually dark eyes began to twinkle with happiness and he grabbed me, smashing his lips against mine. I deepened the kiss, running my fingers through his coarse hair. Fang moved from his old position so that he could be above me. He ran his hands across my face and down my neck.

"God, my eyes," piped Iggy, who I guess had woken up.

We immediately pulled away, and whirled around to face Iggy.

"Iggy, you can't see," I reasoned.

Iggy said, "Well, I can still hear you. You guys aren't exactly quiet."

Fang and I blushed a deep shade of red.

"Shut up," was my great comeback. I suddenly switched into leader mode. "Go wake up the others. We only have a little time left so we need to talk."

Fang and Iggy got up from where they were sitting and began to wake up the others. I sat up, the pain making me cringe and Fang noticed my discomfort. He shot me a look and I shot him another one, saying that I'm fine. Although I knew that he didn't believe me, Fang went back to waking up the others.

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We all sat around in a circle on the floor. "Okay guys," I began. "I know you think this is the last time we will ever see each other but I don't think that is what's going to happen. However, if this is the last time we see each other, I just wanted to say that I love you each very much and I wouldn't change the life I had for anything in the world."

Angel ran over to me and gave me a huge hug. The impact hurt me ribs, but I didn't care, and hugged her back. "Max, I love you too," she mumbled into my neck. "I'm sorry for the trouble I've caused and I want you to know that I still love you the mostest." Angel sat on my lap and turned to face the rest of the group. "And I love you all too. I hope this isn't the last time we see each other."

Gazzy, who's eyes were glassy, spoke next. "You guys are the best. I love you so much and I hope this is not the end."

Nudge tried to speak next, but was having trouble doing so since she was sobbing. "I-love-you-so-much," she choked up. Iggy held her in a brotherly fashion and Nudge let out a loud hiccup.

Iggy took his turn. "I obviously love you guys. And Max, I hope you don't cook in this new life because that could mean the end of us all."

We chuckled at this. By the time it was Fang's turn to speak, all of us were crying. Even a couple tears escaped Fang eye's.

"I may not be a man of many words at times," Fang began. "So I'm going to keep this simple and sweet; I love you guys."

I hugged Fang, and he kissed my forehead. We sat there for a while, crying silently. Finally, I sat up and put my fist in the middle.

"For old times sake?" I smiled, even though I felt so broken.

One by one, every member of the Flock stacked their fists on top of each other's. We smiled sadly at everyone.

Suddenly, six Erasers entered the room. "Time to go," one of them said.

Each Erasers held us up and lead us into the hallway. I heard Nudge produce a wail of despair. I suppressed a sob. I sent one last fleeting look to Fang. We held eye contact and I nodded. Then, my Eraser pulled me into a room and slammed the door shut.

That was the last time I remembered seeing the Flock.

The White Coats in the room made me lie down on a hospital bed. They injected needles into my arms and wings and I suddenly felt extremely tired. I heard the White Coats begin to count down.

Angel dancing around the room, portraying the cherubic angel she is. Pure happiness is displayed on her face.

Gazzy laughing mischievously, plotting the next bomb he wanted to make. He twiddles with his fingers and begins to explain his plans.

Nudge shoving a fashion magazine in my face. "Max, wouldn't this look great on me?". Her eyes dance with excitement.

Iggy whipping up a fabulous meal. "Maxie dear, you know you can't enter the kitchen." He shoves me playfully, like a brother would do.

Fang leaning on my bedroom door frame, smirking at me. He swoops in for a kiss and our lips connect, sending sparks. "Goodnight Max," he whispers so soft that no one would hear him. But I do.

The Flock sits on the couch, watching some movie. Fang's arm is slung around my shoulder. Iggy and Gazzy talk to each other avidly. Nudge and Angel intently watch the movie. I smile out of sheer happiness. I wanted to stay like this forever, happy and safe.

Max, the Voice enters my head. This was not the last time you saw the Flock. When you meet again, you won't remember who they are.

The Voice proceeds. You have to do one simple thing: remember.

Remember.

A white light blinds my eyes and I fall into a deep sleep, my old life erasing from my mind.

God this chapter was so mushy and weird to write. Gosh, I'm sorry that this sucked but now the plot line is moving! Seriously thank you to csarcher3 (again) and UnicornPrincess21! Your reviews made me so happy! And thank you to csarcher3, UnicornPrincess21, my flock, taylorannw12, and RikkiBrooke for following my story! I can't wait to get this plot moving. Please read and review!