Mina-san Konichiwa, o genkidesu ka? (Hi everyone! How are you all?) Don't mind me; I'm obsessed with Anime/Manga. I especially like watching it in Japanese, even though I don't speak it or am Japanese. Wanna hear a surprising fact? I'm actually an Indian. I speak Telugu
I'm so happy that people still read this story even after I gave up on it! Since it's been over a year since I worked on this story, I kinda forgot the plot line…hehe. Oh well, I'll just have to come up with it again.
I haven't really counted but so far it seems like everyone wants it to be Fang and Max. I'm still taking votes so….vote vote vote!
Chapter 5: Max or Bella?
"Max? Max wake up!" I heard Ari's voice as he tried to wake me up. I groaned and pushed him away from me.
"What do you want Ari and why are you in my room?" I asked him as I rolled out of my bed. I realized I fell asleep with my shoes on last night, and slowly started to pry them off.
"Your friends are here." He said adamantly. I eyed him angrily. He was sitting Indian style on the floor, twitching his hands around.
"Why'dya let em in?" I asked him as I quickly yanked a brush through my hair, my room was a mess, books and old homework papers were hanging every were, and some broken picture frames that I accidently hit when I stretched my wings last night. I started picking things up, nervous reaction I guess you could say.
"I didn't want to," Ari mumbled under his breath, and I almost didn't catch it. I smoothed out the last crease of my bed and plopped down on it not quite understanding what he meant. I studied Ari's face carefully, and then when I noticed them. His neck was covered with hand prints, leaving that area all white and pale. I realized Edward strangled him. I growled, leaping off my bed and pushed past Ari. I took the stairs two at a time.
I caught his scent before anything, honey suckle and sunshine, and very floral scent. Edward and Alice...I think. I curled my hands into fists and kept them firmly at my side. I saw the both of them sitting on the couch across from Char-Jeb.
"Jeb," I said with a nod, dismissing him. He stood up and quietly walked into the kitchen, glad the bastard was listening to me for a change. He stopped at the door frame of the kitchen and threw me a look.
"Max, don't kill them just yet, we need their help still."
"I'll try," I said with a smug grin. Edward and Alice looked at Jeb incredulously. I turned my glare to Edward.
"What did you do to him?" I asked, biting back venom. I was angry at him, but I didn't want it to sound like I hated him. I don't hate Edward, in fact I'm fairly certain as Bella I still love him. As Max….not so sure yet. Edward looked at me with slightly pained yet angered eyes. His once smooth pale forehead was now wrinkled frustration. Alice had a really calm façade, but I wasn't buying it.
"We needed to talk. Your Mutt wasn't cooperating," Edward replied coolly. I started chuckling. "What do find so humorous about this situation."
"I forgot about your distaste towards dogs," I laughed. The irony was just too much. "I hope you don't dislike birds as well?" I bit lip waiting for a response. For some reason, my anger just melted away. I suddenly felt like Bella once more. Edward's anger seemed to cease as well; it was replaced with a gentle smile.
"I like birds. Their…free spirited," Edward chuckled. Ari made gagging noises from behind me.
"What?" I asked Ari. I cocked my head to the side and placed my hands on my hips. Ari made a disgusted face.
"You really mellowed out Max. It's….disgusting," Ari stuck his tongue out as if to make a statement.
"I think it's sweet," Alice smiled. "After all their a couple,"
"Max! No way did you choose this sissy boy!"
"Ari," I yelled and brought my fist down on his head. Ari screamed "Ouch" and clutched his head. "Please forgive my Brother, he's just a kid." I apologized to Edward. Alice and Edward both reflected the same shocked expressions.
"A kid," They mumbled simultaneously.
"Yeah, he's only ten years old," I replied confused. Alice started laughing.
"Edward you were mocked by a ten year old," She laughed. I rolled my eyes. Edward looked as though he were going to strangle Alice. Their brother- sister banter was bringing memories back.
"Max, I'm sleepy," Ari mumbled tiredly. He started to sway, and then collapsed on my shoulder.
"Whoa Ari," I screamed. I carefully settled him onto the couch next to me. His head slowly slid into my lap. I chuckled and ruffled his head.
"Sometimes I forget how young you really are," I whispered to him. Edward and Alice stood uncomfortable, before slowly sinking into the couches behind them.
"So, what kinda business do you have with me?" I asked. Alice's eyes darted to meet Edward's; I suppose they were having another telepathic conversation.
"Edward…Alice…I'm still the same person I was yesterday." I paused to take a breath. How was I supposed to explain this to them in a manner that they should understand? "All though, I am currently in my original body as Max…it doesn't erase my memories or feelings as Bella. I'm…trying….really hard to be like how I was before…but my feelings as Max are… mixing with Bella's. Even now, I'm acting like both Max and Bella," I whispered. Tears steadily rolled down my cheek.
"Bella…" Edward breathed. He sank onto the couch on the other side of Ari and wrapped his arms around me. Alice, using her vamp speed, reached over and wiped the tears away.
"Please let me finish," I begged pathetically. They nodded in understanding. "I'm trying very hard to be Bella…because I still love all of you very much. Even the me, that is Max, love you very much. Your family…and the Pack…you both supported me and never left my side. I promise I'll try very hard to revert back to Bella…but the chances of that happening are very slim." I admitted truthfully. Edward's nose scrunched up in disgust, but even so he was still smiling at me.
"Your other Mutt is here," He laughed, I laughed along with him.
"Jacob…" I called. "You can come in now," I heard footsteps, and then the sound of the front door screeching open. Now that I had my hearing back, I could make out exactly where he was without seeing him. Jacob was drenched, water dripped down his face, off his cloths and onto our carpet. He looked at me with cautious eyes and then at Edward whose arms were still around me, lastly at Ari who was asleep in my lap. Ari started moving in my lap, I pushed Edward's arms away.
"Do you want to sit down?" I asked. It was useless effort though. They only seat there was, were next to Alice. "I suppose you came here to yell at me too," I whispered. Jacob slowly smiled, and he inched closer to me, I felt Edward stiffen. Jacob patted my hair down gently.
"I heard everything," He said in his gruff voice. Not that I didn't already know that. "You're back Bella." He whispered. My body froze up. Was he still expecting that I would only be Bella? More tears rolled down my face.
"Bella?" Both Edward and Jacob called. Tears rolled down faster. I'm Max. I'm Max. My name is Maximum Ride…Bella is my other self. No one…wants Max…only Bella. But I am Bella…but I was Max first. I pushed both Edward and Jacob away.
"Please leave me alone for bit…you too Alice." I whispered. Jacob and Edward both backed away. Alice stood up.
"I don't understand…Bella why are you crying." Alice asked, her voice was full of concern, and in it was sadness that sounded very much like crying. My name is Max. I wanted to scream at her. But I don't…
"Jeez Max…you've really become a wuss," I heard a voice call from bellow me.
"What?" I asked. Ari slowly rose out of my lap and shook his hair.
"They Maximum Ride I know wouldn't cry. She'd be yelling a half-assed witty comment." Ari mumbled; his voice was still groggy. He was right. I have become a wuss. I wiped my tears away as Ari yawned and stretched.
"Who are you calling a wuss, Dog Breath," I said punching his arm. Ari grunted an "Ouch,"
"Mutant Freak!"
"Franken-dog!"
"Emo-Lover!"
"Chihuahua"
"Dodo!"
"Bleeeh!" We both screamed and stuck our tongues out at each other.
"You are so immature!" I yelled.
"I'm only ten years old, what's your excuse!"
"You little cocky bastard," I laughed. I grabbed Ari in a head lock and started to give him the noogie.
"No Max! Lemme go! Truce, you win your all mighty-ness!" Ari screamed. I heard Edward and Jacob watching the scene before them awkwardly. Alice grinned and gave me a thumbs up, she knew what I was about to say.
"Edward, Jacob, my name is Max. I know what you want and need is Bella. But I don't think I can ever revert back to that." I said in my best snarky sarcastic voice. I released Ari, who tried to throw a punch. I grabbed his fist and pulled him closer to me. I dove into his arms and gave him a bear hug.
"Ugh…I have Max cooties!" Ari whined.
Well this scene is actually not over yet. But I'm gonna end it here and start the next chapter.
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