"I have to go," I said, "I, I don't think I belong with you guys. I need to find a nice place to live for a while," They all stared at me. My story was, well, here it is. I had a fight with the others. I had tried to help make breakfast with Dr. Martinez. Max had caught me and apparently Dr. Martinez was her mom. I tried to back down, but she kept yelling at me, telling me I was worthless and annoying. I went for a flight after that, even though I was in tears. Flying only made my eyes sting. It was a fairly long flight, seeing as I had gone from Arizona to Michigan. I had stopped a few nights to sleep, thinking about what had happened. I know I sound a bit sensitive, but it really was a big deal to me. So, that's the story.

"But, Verity," argued Angel. I kept the first name; the boys thought it was unnatural. Like Gazzy is Zephyr in the real world. I would be Lea, "Your home is here," I shook my head.

"I don't think I belong here, I think I belong on my own," I answered. Max pursed her lips. I could feel she knew she had started all this.

"Verity, listen to me. You. Will. Get. Killed. Out. There," said Fang. He hadn't spoken in a while. I don't know why he only opened up to me and Max. I bowed my head.

"I know, I know. Maybe I'll find Maya or something," Everybody's eyes widened. I knew she tried to kill Max, she was designed to.

"But, Verity… You, you can't," said Iggy, his voice cracking. I swallowed.

"Why don't we go for a flight and we can talk," suggested Max. I nodded in agreement.

Later, we were up in the air, above the cloud layer.

"Why do you want to leave?" asked Nudge, flying closer so she could hear my reply. I blinked tears out of my eyes.

"I just don't think I belong here. I think I would be better off alone," I started a nosedive, but Max followed me, motioning the others to stay put. I tried to go faster, but Max could always go faster than me, no matter what. I saw a cave and snapped out my wings, trying to slow down so I could go in. I landed in a clearing, running to try to stop. I made it into the cave. Max just followed me into it. I took in a breath, gasping from being upset.

"Look, I really didn't mean what I said. I don't think you're worthless. I think you're a great person. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. I just was upset. I never had any kind of real mother I could relax around. I'm sorry," I nodded and bowed my head again.

"You don't understand how long I was in that science lab, do you?" I asked, "I was in that terrible place up until a month ago," She suddenly seemed to understand. She pursed her lips again.

"I'm sorry, I really didn't know. Just don't leave the flock. I don't want them to get you and kill you like they were going to," I looked up at her face. I rubbed my hands together. Her face was sincere; I bit my lip and spoke.

"I was too upset with you before. I'm sorry too," I cried again. She bit her lip and looked sympathetic. I hate that.

"You know what happened when the flock split up. We were captured and almost killed. You understand why we don't want you joining Maya now, don't you?" I really understood. Maya worked for them. I dried my face with my sleeve and spoke once more.

I know I did the wrong thing, I think we should go join them now," I said, "I won't leave you guys, ever," I spread my wings out and Max did the same. We took off and saw the others; they were only just flying around our area. They looked concerned. Max gave the ok sign and we headed back to the Martinez house. I wouldn't leave them today.

Hey, thanks for reading this. I know it's a bit drama filled, but I thought the story needed a bit of comfort. Please leave a review. Marie