I made up a new rule! As well as doing Sunday nights, I'm also gonna add a chapter every time I finish a new one! (In case you're confused, I had ten chapters pre-written before I started posting). Plus, the chapters are really short, so I figure I owe you guys more. So, here's chapter three, on the same day as chapter two! I spoil you people.

Don't own Maximum Ride novels, or James Patterson (sadly) or Fang (Even sadlier). If I do, I promise to let you know.

Chapter Three

Fang

I left my old laptop behind, but also managed to snag an new one about four days ago. I landed, pulled it out of my bag. I'd gotten all the way to Virginia. I needed somewhere. I had, like, zero money, which means no food, no shelter, nothing, and, let's face it, after having everything, having nothing really sucked. I needed somewhere to crash. Somewhere other than trees.

But I couldn't go back to my old place with the flock. It was too…dangerous. I couldn't let them get mixed up in battles that were meant for me. What I needed was someone trustworthy, but expendable. It would have to be someone who would accept the possibility that I might have evil scientists shooting at me at a moment's notice.

I was pulled away from my thoughts by the sound of my little computer going blip. I jumped and opened my e-mail window.

Allison Neill — My offer's still valid

I stared at the link. Did I know an Allison? I cautiously opened the link and read through the e-mail.

Dear Fang,

You may not remember me. If you did, you might know me as Sugargrrl. I commented on your blog a while ago regarding the offer of using my house for refuge. Well, I just wanted you to know, I was still offering that. So, if you still ever need somewhere to, like, lie low for a little while, just drop by. I live in Roanoke, Virginia.

Peace,

Ally N.

A forgotten loyal reader. And, exactly what I needed. I quickly composed a reply.

Dear Allison,

You know, you may have just saved my life. Take pride in that. It would be…really good to have somewhere unpredictable to hide. I'll meet you…somewhere. Where's a good meeting place?

Thanks,

Fang.