Moe: I would quite enjoy a larger audience however I don't think there are many people with the amazing taste to read such art as Maximum Ride, and then indulge in fanfiction. It's an acquired taste I suppose.

Max: you are such a damn nerd!

Nudge: moe owns nothing but her own character, Dove.

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(IGGY'S P.O.V) THREE DAYS LATER

There was something I noticed that I knew no one else had caught on too, yet. It was only a slight change, but each time I regained my sight, it became more and more visible. I knew it wouldn't be long till the others taught on. Honestly, I wasn't sure Dove even realized this transformation happening to her. I guess everyone was so caught up noting her sudden sadness that they paid no attention to her physical appearance. OR…. I paid too much attention. The others felt us drifting apart, but I couldn't put this blame fully on myself. Dove seemed to be a mastermind at avoiding me unless I lost my sight. If she didn't realize what was happening to herself, I was going to sit her down and inform her.

I was in my room, sight gone, straight out of the shower. I was partially dressed, boxer and jeans, when there was a knock at my door. I hesitated before answering. I was sick of getting an earful and evil glares from Max. I listened. It sounded as if a humming bird was right outside my door. Dove.

"Come in." I finally said.

The door opened and closed. I sensed her presents. Sadness radiated from her. It was stronger every day, which depressed me.

"Hey" I said softly, hopefully smiling.

She said nothing, but moved forward. I could tell her hand was outreached for me. I backed away.

"Don't." I said.

She hesitated. "Why?"

I took a deep breath and sat on the bed, patting the spot next to me.

"Sit…. Please."

The bed shifted and I could tell she felt nervous and leaned away from me. I turned to face her, or I assumed it was at least close to where she was. We sat there for a moment.

"Igg-"she started.

"Dove, I have to tell you something."

"Why do you not want sight?" She ignored me, sounding hurt.

"I enjoy your gift very much… I love being able to see." I said, recalling the information Angel and Nudge had given me yesterday. "But… I love seeing you out of everything else. And sight isn't worth it if I can't look at my favorite image."

She didn't answer.

"Why do you avoid me?" I asked.

Again, no answer.

"Dove?" I softly placed my hand on her cheek. Sight came to me.

Her long, ebony hair fanned out around her and her hands were tightly folded in her lap. But I wasn't able to see her best feature, because her eyes were closed, her bangs shadowing them as well. I moved my hand from her cheek to her chin, lifting it up. Her cheeks sparkled with tears.

"Dove?" I asked, worried.

"Alik is coming for me." She said simply.

She opened her eyes. Which reminded me of her transformation.

"Your eyes…." I breathed. "They are turning green."

She nodded her head, then wiped her tears away.

"Why?" I asked.

She sighed, then broke into a sob. She cried so hard her shoulders shook and she covered her face with her hands. I pulled her into a hug, stroking her hair and rocking back and forth. Several hours later we ended up laying down. She still had tears rolling down her eyes, but was calm.

"I love you."

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Moe: oooooh! Who said that!

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(BACK IN RUSSIA) (3RD PERSON)

"You can't come to America! You'll ruin everything." The male voice growled over the phone.

"I am coming to get my daughter, whether you like it or not, Jeb!" Alik yelled back.

"You are a wanted man!" Jeb reasoned.

"I do not care. I need her back. As you said, her purpose is almost complete anyways!"

"It's much more than that now, Alik."

"It always is with you." He snapped before hanging up the phone.

He slammed the last of his things into the tiny, leather suit case and closed it. Before exiting his house, he scanned the road for any suspicious cars through his blinds. When everything looked good, and the taxi had finally arrived he hurried to his transportation and directed him to the airport. He was going to get his Dove back.

(NUDGE'S P.O.V)

Angel trailed behind me as we ran to Max and Ella's shared room. Ella was at school so we knew we could catch Max alone. And sure enough, when we opened the door, there are leader sat, all alone on her bed, reading.

"Hey, Max!" I yelled, running into the room and sitting down onto the bed across. Angel sat down next to Max.

"Um, Hey. What's up?" Max asked nervously, setting down her book.

"Guess what!" Angel said, out of breath.

"Yeah, Guess what!" I repeated.

"Um… They found aliens on the moon who can make all sorts of desserts?" She guessed.

"Um… No." Angel and I said together.

"It's about Iggy."

"And Dove!"

"Yeah and Nudge made me do it!"

"Hey!" I protested.

"Do what? What did you guys do?" Max asked aggravated.

"We heard-"

"Well Angel heard-"

"But Nudge listened in first!"

"Well… that's true. But Anyways-"

"Yeah, anyways, Dove went into Iggy's room to give him his sight back."

"Yeah, I saw her go in. But Angel and I listened in to make sure everything went okay."

"And when Dove went to touch Iggy-"

"He pulled away and said he didn't want his sight back."

"Yeah and Dove was really upset. I heard how sad her thoughts were."

"Mhm. And then he sat her on the bed! And said-"

"I don't wanna see if I can't see you!" We both said together, than awed.

"That's nice." Max said, slowly.

"Well yeah, but then Iggy asked why SHE avoided HIM. Instead of the other way around like we thought." Angel continued.

"But Dove didn't answer. She started crying! And Iggy finally touched her."

"To life up her chin. And that made her feel kind of better. But then she said-"

"She said Alik is coming to get her."

"Whoa, wait. Who's Alik?" Max asked, standing up.

Angel pulled her back down.

"He's like her Jeb."

"Yeah, but we don't know if he is the good starter Jeb or the now Jeb." I explained.

"Then they fell asleep with her crying." Angel ended.

"No." I interjected. "Remember what he had said?"

"Oh yeah, about the-"

"Yeah about that!"

"About what?" Max asked in confusion.

"Oh about her eyes." I said.

"Yeah, Iggy said that Dove's eyes are starting to turn green!" Angel exclaimed, throwing her hands in the air.

"That is weird…." Max nodded. "I haven't noticed though, have you?"

"No." We said in union.

"Well regardless, I'm glad they are back to normal." Max sighed.

"I hope it's just enough to keep Dove here. Because I don't want her to leave. I like her." Angel said sadly.

"What do you mean leave!" Max stood up, just to be pulled back down onto the bed again by Angel.

"We told Iggy that Dove wanted to go back to Russian and he seemed genuinely upset. So I don't think her wants that and that's why he's trying to be better." I answered.

"He just wants his sight. What a jerk." Max growled.

"No I don't think so." Angel answered, catching both of our attentions. "He is planning something to prove it's not just about sight."

"We'll see." Max muttered.

"Oh and remember what was said!" I reminded Angel.

"Oh, you mean the three words?"

"Three words?" Max asked.

"Yeah. Guess who said I love you?" Angel and I asked together.

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Moe: ;) cliff hanger!

Angel and Nudge: Please review!