The Life of M.R.
Alright, here is the first official chapter! Hope you enjoy!
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Maximum Ride or any of its characters.
CLAIMER: I do own the fanfiction plot line and any self made characters.
Dear Journal,
It's been 3 years since Angel was kidnapped from our mountain house when we went to pick strawberries, and roughly 2 years since the explosion in Paris when Angel again disappeared. Of course we've found Angel, but she just isn't the same, and the only reason she was found was because HE had gone frantic after the explosion and had gone searching like there was no tomorrow. In the end, it was Dylan, Iggy, HE, and I that had found her. Right after Angel was returned to the rest of the flock that had been staying with my mom and Ella; HE left again, probably to be with his own flock. Angel rarely smiles now, and when she does I can tell that something is off. She won't tell any of us what happened to her while she was missing, and I guess that we all just brush it off. I mean, she still looks like Angel and talks like her, but, I don't know, maybe she is repressing something?
On a happier note, today is Iggy's 18th birthday, mine was 2 months ago, and so was Dylan's. Iggy grins like a madman as he takes in a huge breath, giving himself goldfish cheeks, and literally blows the candles off the cake that my mom had baked the night before. Gazzy, Dylan, Nudge, Ella, and Angel all smile and start handing Iggy some gifts which he almost immediately starts feeling the colour and shape of. Yes, I just said feeling the colour of. I smile and laugh softly to myself at their excitement before helping my mom cut the cake.
"OHEMGEE! Max, look at this letter!" Nudge exclaims suddenly. For some reason she had gone to get the mail out of the mailbox while Iggy was determining what his gifts were, I had gotten him a new pair of Vans. Nudge wildly thrusts the letter at me. Laughing, I take it from her. As soon as I read the address and recognize the neat handwriting my eyes become saucers and the world starts to blank out.
"Max, Max honey, what is it?" My mom asks me as she sees my eyes turn to planets.
"Erm…Uh…Yeah," I say, faking a smile, "I'll be right back." I quickly grab the letter, which I had dropped, and rip the sliding door open. Snapping my wings out, I launch myself into the brisk autumn air and head for my favourite spot. Since I don't want to be away too long, I use my light speed to get to my hidden canopy in the forest. As soon as I see it, I slow down and land on the long outstretched branch. Adrenaline and anxiety pumping, I sit down and lean against the trunk before I begin reading.
"Wait mom, who is this letter from?" Dawn asks me, confused, and breaks off from the journal entry.
"You'll find out soon, honey, just keep reading." I say with a bit of a smile. Dawn nods and gets back to reading.
Before opening the vanilla coloured envelope, I study the handwriting and take some relief in being sure that it's His. Finally satisfied, I carefully open the envelope and take out the enclosed letter.
Dearest Max,
How are you and the rest of the flock? My flock is doing fine. Ratchet, Kate, and Holden have decided to go back to school, while Star and Maya are planning on starting their own clothing shop. How is Angel doing, is she feeling better yet? Oh, please do wish Iggy a happy birthday for me… I hope you're well and happy with Dylan! By the way, Ratchet and Star are getting married. After some discussion, they decided that you and your flock should be invited. The wedding will be in 2 weeks time, at the hawk cave. Hope to see you there!
-Fang
After reading the stupid letter, I was seariosly wishing that I could throw a hammer at Fang's head. I mean really, he left us, and now he expects us to go to a wedding for 2 members of the flock that he created after abandoning us? What a jerk. Scowling in disgust, I shove the letter into my back pocket and fly back to the party. As soon as I'm back, Angel's eyes brighten as she reads my mind.
"We're going to see Fang and his flock?" She asks in a hopeful wonder. The rest of the flock look up from their pieces of cake and conversations, all having a wondering glint in their eyes. I sigh and put a fake smile on.
"Yeah, we're going to see them at the old hawk cave." Cheers erupt around the room, which is understandable since Fang grew up with us and hasn't been with us for 2 years. In the background I can hear my mom trying to settle the plans with me, but I don't really hear her. Instead I think of Fang.
"Mom, who is this guy, Fang?" Dawn asks me, finishing the entry.
"You'll see, honey." I say as a nurse enters the room with a food tray.
Alright, there is the first official chapter! Hope you liked it! And I know it's short, sorry! Review and keep reading!
-JAMZD