Home Sweet Home (with a Canadian accent)

Jeb's POV

"Give us one good reason," the Director's voice spoke.

I stood there staring at the group of leaders that would ultimately decide whether or not if my daughter and her real family (as much as I hate to admit it) would be safe. "Simple, they're obsolete. You have nowhere to proceed. You can't do any harm to the world. Why keep fighting…especially six children who you've failed and failed again to keep imprisoned." I heard the dead silence as they took in my words. I bet they didn't appreciate me for the most part.

"A better reason than that," the Director replied.

"Because," I said with a smirk. I had honestly saved the best excuse for the last. "If you keep bothering her, my daughter, Maximum Ride, will eventually destroy what she hasn't already."

Minutes past, more silence as they took in the truth of my words.

"We have decided…Maximum Ride and all others shall no longer be hunted."

"What about your company?" I asked.

The Director sighed in the recognition of defeat. "You said it yourself Mr. Batcheldor. We have no power anymore. After the injection failings, we have lost all funding. Itex will no longer stand to exist."

"That's what I thought," then I walked away knowing my daughter, for once, had an actual, normal future.

Max's POV

"Well," Fang said, taking a look over the house as we stood from the outside. It literally felt like we were one of those families on moving day introducing the children to our new living quarters where our wonderful life would begin. Hopefully, that would be true considering why we were made to live here in the first place.

"Here we are," I finished. "Go on, pick your rooms. No fighting or I swear, I will end it." No time to be a softie, we were talking about room arrangements which as I always recalled had the moments of hair pulling, name calling, full-out mini wars. I sort of liked worrying about it though, it was a lot more simpler than anything else.

The house had two floors, the outside was all logs. Yes, we now had a log house. It could almost be as strange as the old woman who lived in a shoe if you included the fact that we all had wings and one of us was also a talking dog. Considering the time of year there was a thin layer of snow on the ground seeing as how Christmas was in a few months.

Fang reached out his hand between us so I could stare down at his palm instead of our new, possibly safe future. Had this been someone who talked that I was in love with they might've said, "Shall we?" or "Let's go honey" or "I like grilled cheese and isn't this the best house in the world?" but I had Fang. Instead of saying anything, I got silence which is what I preferred because I chose him to love over everyone else.

I grabbed his hand and slowly, we took our time to walk into the home. Went I entered the door my first thought was Wow, Jeb really came through with us. The kitchen was too the right and comfortable enough for seven of us. The left was a room filled with books, a small television with a cable box, and a large sofa that would shockingly hold all of us from the looks of it.

Upstairs I heard the rattling of children. Fang and I walked up to watch the scene unfold. Suddenly Nudge was in front of me, "Max there's only five rooms but there's two full bathrooms! Does that means two of us have to share? Should it be Angel and I or Iggy and Gazzy?"

To my surprise, Fang answered, "Neither, Max and I can share." I squeezed his hand.

What are you doing?

Well, they're too old to share rooms with each other now. And, you and I are just old enough too. It's not like we're doing anything Max. Unless you want too.

You would jump to conclusions.

What? You're the one freaking out over the bedroom.

I hate you in my head.

I love you too.

"Well, all the rooms have large beds so we can stretch out our wings but the biggest bed is at the end of the hall. I chose the room right there, it has a really pretty view out the window. Max, do you think we can design our rooms." The closest thing they would get was if I bought them each a sharpie and let them draw on the walls. Nudge noticed my hesitation, "It's all right if we can't. It's not like we know how long we'll be here right?"

I exchanged a look with Fang before he nodded his head. "Well, I think we'll be safe for awhile Nudge." My mom had told me that Jeb, who was still pretending to work for the other side, was convincing them to drop chasing after our flock. Even he seemed convinced that our job was done with saving the world. "Someday, maybe. For now, let's just adjust to the house." She smiled and went off to the room that she claimed was hers.

Let's find out room. Fang was pulling me down the hallway to see that all the doors to the bedrooms were opened except one. Assuming it was ours, Fang pushed it opened. Nudge was right, this bed was larger than the others. The crème colored walls were coordinated with the bed sheets. The frame was a dark brown. Beside that there was a similar dark brown dresser. The window was large on the other side of the bed from where we stood. It was small and simple. No need to complain here. I like, Fang's voice said in my mind.

I let go of his hand in order to run to the bed. I jumped on it and even had enough room to spread out my wings a bit. I landed softly and smiled. I sat up and saw Fang watching me from the doorframe. Then, all of sudden, he was walking towards me. He placed his hands on either side of me. "So," he began slowly, "This is home but what will we do when the kids are old enough to move out?"

I thought for awhile trying to get what he was saying. "Four rooms is a lot you know," I replied not honestly talking about rooms. He shrugged, knowing what I meant. I smacked him in the arm, "Sure easy for you to say!" I crossed my arms and glared at him, "You don't have to do anything." Fang chuckled.

"Relax Max, it's just a thought," he whispered. He kissed me quickly on the lips.

"Well, just because I'm wearing a ring on my finger doesn't mean I'm ready for anything," I reminded him.

"I know, Max. To be honest, we aren't ready." I leaned my head back and narrowed my eyes in confusion. Fang stared at me with a smirk before explaining, "When we're older, you know? These years, it's about the flock. When they're old enough to leave and take care of themselves, then, we'll focus on ourselves."

I kissed him. He's perfect.

Fang chuckled. I know. I pulled back.

I glared at him but couldn't resist kissing him again.

It's a good thing you're hot.

You too, otherwise we'd have very ugly rooms.

Shut up or I'll break up this kiss.

No you won't.

Can't you just be quiet? I can't believe I just said that about you, Fang.

Now you're the one who's talking.

Let's stop and just kiss..... I love you.

Love you too.

And to think-

Fang annoying me was the only problem on my mind.

Just an Epilouge after this. It's going to be a future scene thing. Thanks so far for reading and reviewing. I can't believe it 588 reviews. For me, that's great. You guys are wonderful people. =)

Peace Out-

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