Hello! I am sorry that this chapter is a day late, but turns out, that I actually had stuff to do on a Friday night! Wow, weird, I know!

Anyway, I hope you like this chapter, and continue reading and reviewing! Thanks.

Chapter dedicated to: , for all your support, and our conversations that continue to entertain me! Keep it up!

Disclaimer: I don't own Maximum Ride, or any of the music included.

FangPOV

You see, Mr and Mrs Whitling are, or were, hopelessly in love for many years, and up until recently, never had disagreements. I'm not sure what cause the blues now, but they eventually grew apart. Them being together meant so much to Gazzy and Angel: they have had so many family tragedies over the years and their parents now splitting will hurt them so bad.

When I arrived at our usual table at lunch, everyone was silent looking at a very pale Gazzy who was staring down his apple that sat on his red lunch tray.

I walked to a seat available next to Nudge, who was unusually quiet. I sat, not touching my food. I looked at Iggy who sat opposite me next to Will. I nudged Nudge in the side to get her attention. I whispered to her, "what's wrong?"

She looked up at me with large, innocent, brown eyes and said, "Angel's missing, Fang. We haven't seen her since this morning,"

MaxPOV

After Maths, I walked down the halls to my locker. I looked out for people I know, though I did not see anyone. I did not have classes with any of them this morning, so I haven't seen Fang or Nudge since before school.

Once I had grabbed my books, I continued walking the hall. I passed what seemed an empty classroom. I looked through the glass on the door to see a dark figure huddled in the back corner of the room. I opened the door, which creaked loudly and creepily. I hesitantly walked to the mystery person. The room was unusually dark, the blinds were closed and the lights were off.

I looked at the crouching person, and noticed that their clothes were crumpled. Their head was leant against their crossed arms as they leant their body against the wall. I noticed for the first time I had entered the room that the person was female, and that she was sobbing thickly into her arms.

I crouched next to her, realizing who it is saying, "Angel, what's wrong?"

She rose her head unwillingly. Her eyes were blood-shot, her nose red and snotty, her chin trembling slightly as tears continued to pour down her face.

"M-max?" she asked.

"Yeah, Angel. It's Max. What's wrong?" I dared to edge closer, sitting next to her with my back against the wall facing her.

She opened her mouth, no words coming out straight, "M-mum a-and D-d-d-d-dad..." she tried, only breaking down into incredulous sobs, coming towards me, planting her face on to my shoulder and crying endlessly.

Once she had calmed down, which took a while, she sat back, her eyes and nose worse, though her tears and sobs had slowed to a minimum.

"Sorry," she whispered, playing with her hands and not looking me in the eye.

I ignored her apology, saying, "Angel, what's gotten into you?"

"Well, my parents are... splitting up," she looked away, biting her lower lip, fighting back sobs through her trembling chin.

"Oh, Angel!" I said, reaching for her and wrapping my arms around her tightly, "I'm so sorry!"

She whimpered slightly as she started to sob, yet again.

"Why are you even at school, Angel? You're a wreck," I stated in monotone. She pulled away from my, fixing her clothed that sat awkwardly on her skinny and narrow body. Her golden, curly hair was messily done in a ponytail.

"N-no one's at h-home," she sobbed, "n-no ones c-coming h-home until M-monday,"

I though this through, looking at Angel seriously. I suddenly thought of a solution. "Get up, Angel," I said, moving to get up.

She looked at me with confused, blue eyes, "w-what?"

"I'm taking you home, and we're having a girls weekend with Nudge and and the girls," I stood up, offering a hand to help Angel up. She reluctantly took it. I heaved her up and supported her out of the now empty classroom.

FangPOV

During our attempts to assure Gazzy that Angel was fine, I realized something important. I looked around the table noticing she was not here.

"Hey," I said getting everyone's attention, "has anyone seen Max?"

There you have it, folks. I hope you enjoyed it! It took me ages to write, and was surprisingly really hard! Grrrrrrr! I hope it gets easier!

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