(I do not own any of the Maximum Ride characters.)
(This comes in no order of the Maximum Ride series, due to events I have planned for it that are probably not going to happen in the books. So far, only one situation... but ya.)
The six silhouettes that stood in front of me were panting heavily. My defensive stance remained, but my gaze was no longer stiff and cold. Big mistake, right? "Who dares to disturb me in flight?" I said towards them. I didn't know why I was being so hostile to seemingly scared souls, but I still had to be cautious. I couldn't let anything or anyone hurt the flock. They really didn't seem dangerous, though. I waited for several seconds for my Voice to tell me what to do next. But no reply came. So loyal and useful that turned out to be.
The tallest one, the boy stepped ahead of the others, his shoulders were relaxed. I could tell that he was several inches taller than me. The moonlight poured onto his face and torso. His face was a fair color and his hair was a mousey brown that the messy bangs covered his forehead. He let a few good yards live in distance to me and his group. "My name is Tyler, and these are my siblings."
At least he was polite to leave out a common part that I would expect from a boy, 'Sorry if we scared you.' I may not have Angel's mind reading powers, or any of her gifts, but I could tell he was lying about the sibling part. This next move might make you consider me the biggest idiot on the face of the Earth, I needed some part of plan if they were Erasers. I shot my wings out, reaching them out as wide as they could go in front of the small group. "You don't have to lie, or hide anything." Of course, I'm stupid to make myself believe that they would gasp in surprise, or tremble or something along those lines. Nope! Not even one small flinch! What's it take to make an avain hybrid threatening these days?
To even more of my dismay, Tyler suppressed a small sigh of relief. What really confused me though, was this next part. His figure shrugged off the zippered hoodie he was wearing and let it fall to the undergrowth. Of course, it only confused me that these guys existed, not that he was just about to admit that he was a freak too, silently. In a split second, he expanded some golden brown wings of his own. "You're on the run too, I assume?" Tyler asked with a smirk. I didn't completely let my guard down just yet, but I folded my wings and stepped a pace or two forward. "Not at the moment. What's it to you?"
Tyler shrugged. "Just wondering. What's your name? Or, are you going to wonder why I ask for that too?" His hands went into his front pockets and he locked his gaze with hers. I broke the gaze . "Max." I stated simply. "Max Ride." I looked towards the five behind Tyler. A silvery pair of eyes pierced me. By what means of piercing, I wasn't sure. All I could tell was that they were a girl's. "This is my flock. We're constantly on the run." Gee, wonder where I've heard that story before? "Join the club." I said gravely.
"I'm sorry you feel that way." Of course, you know from here my life always gets better and BETTER. A girl, a slight taller than me, with dirty blonde hair and deep sapphire blue eyes stepped to his side. Trust me, I was still very wary with this group, considering they just came out of nowhere, but I felt sympathetic. They looked really tired. I could hear almost muted yawns behind them. "We're kinda looking for a place to stay. At least for the night." Tyler said. Blondie still remained the mysterious mute. I felt some sort of feeling in me when I looked at her and Tyler. Didn't really know what it was, didn't care. I leaned my hips one way and placed my hands there. "What makes you think I'll let you stay with me? We already got the guys chasing us like paparazzi!"
I wanted to fly out of there and forget this mysterious flock altogether. Guess what kept me back? Stay Max. You might want to find more out about them before you go rushing off. My Voice said, as if this were some stupid tea party and nothing was wrong with the world or my life. I can't trust them. So why should I stay?
You might be surprised with yourself, Max. They're a lot like you are. To them, you're like the people you turn you down. I popped some gum in my mouth. You know, just to look cooler. "Seriously, what brings you here, of all places?" I asked challengingly. My voice was for Tyler, but my eyes were all on Blondie. "To be honest, we're just passing by." She said. "But we've got some younger souls who get tired if they don't stop at Burger King every four hours." I liked her personality, all cool and casual, unlike Tyler. "Oh, I'm on that boat. Wish I had more time to do it though." I chuckled.
A look of relief splashed over Tyler's face. But I wasn't giving in so easily. "I am seriously Tyler's sister though. We don't plan to stay long, or travel with you. We just need some direction of safety." Well, she's more direct, more casual; I like her, what about you Voice? The Voice didn't reply. Oh well. I looked up towards the midnight sky and inhaled deeply. "I know I'm gonna regret this somehow, but…" I lowered my gaze again to the other flock. "Just follow me and keep quiet. Leave by dawn, you got that?" I ended sharply. Blondie's blue eyes focused on me still, but she nodded. Then she twirled back towards the rest of the group to round them up and start flying.
I was about to take off and lead the way, but Tyler tapped my shoulder. "Thanks. A bunch." He smiled. For once, I didn't despise his nature. I sort of realized his personality and looks. Not that I admired them or anything, but I noticed it. I spread my lovely brown wings out again and leaped into the sky. I could hear the many swoops of wings at the back of my path. I wanted to mess with them a little bit, so I did some drops down and some twirls to get them confused.
The flight wasn't very long, but I became aware of many things. I hadn't taken the flock's opinion on these strangers. I tried to imagine their expressions to a new flock. Angel would probably be excited, Nudge too. I wouldn't be sure about Gazzy or Iggy, but I know Fang would just glare at me like I just murdered some innocent souls. Fang… My thoughts were lost at his name for a few seconds. I convinced myself that the flock couldn't be too angry. This group was going to leave at dawn, and we'd both be on our way, no big deal. I hope.