Hey guys, I am SO sorry that I haven't updated in forever-and-a-day. I've been really sick and I had all of this AP testing crap going on. But now that stupid test is over, so hopefully I will be able to write more. My school gets out pretty soon too, so then I will be able to write more often. Sorry this is pretty short, but I wanted to get this chapter up before the next one. I have it planned out, so I'm hoping to get it typed and ready soon. Once again I'm so sorry about this really long delay!!

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We sat together in silence for what seemed like forever. I still had to come up with our next move, even though I didn't know if I could move. I still felt like I had been hit by a tractor, and my cuts and bruises covering me stung like crazy. Yet, I still had to go on. You just can't catch a break while being a mutant freak.

"Maximum, stop pitying yourself, you must get moving." My Voice reappeared.

Umm, you think I don't know that?

"This is not a joking matter Maximum. It is almost time to fulfill…"

…My destiny. I know, you've only told me about a million times.

"I need to remind you or else you would forget all about this serious matter."

"Max?" Fang said.

"Sorry," I mumbled. This stupid Voice thing is making me crazy.

"Voice?" He asked as if he already knew the answer.

"Yep, how'd you know?" I smiled weakly at him while inwardly cursing at my Voice for its success in making me look like an idiot yet again.

"What's it saying?"

"Oh nothing, just that whole 'save the world' stuff. It's stupid." I said.

"This is not stupid Maximum." The Voice said rather loudly, sending a sharp pain through my brain. I winced and rubbed my forehead.

Fang was staring at me again with a hint of concern still hidden in his dark eyes. I tried to shrug off the throbbing feeling in my head, but I knew I couldn't hide anything from Fang.

He cleared is throat and looked away. "Um, I should go get the flock. They're probably worried."

I nodded, knowing that I was too weak to get up and go to them myself. Fang stood up and brushed himself off. "Be right back," He said.

As he walked away, my head pounded even more viciously. I lay back down onto the patch of grass under me and groaned out loud. The sky was perfect today, clear and blue with only a few clouds. I wanted more than anything to just get up and fly away from this place. But I knew that was not a possibility right now. However, I wanted to just get away from here and go to that deserted island Fang had suggested a while back. The kids deserved a little something to enjoy for once in there life, like a beach with crystal clear water and sand to run their fingers through.

"Max! You're okay!" Nudge's excited voice pulled me from my daydream.

I propped myself onto my elbows to greet the flock who were now running towards me. Angel got to me first, crushing me with a bear hug.

"Hey Angel," I said with a large smile.

"We missed you!" She exclaimed.

"Oh Max, we were so worried about you. Fang wouldn't let us see you for the longest time. Are you okay? What happened? Oh, I'm so glad you're alive! Well, not that I thought you were dead or anything, but we were scared. Fang said that he…" Nudge rambled on. Thankfully Iggy stopped her by covering her mouth with his hand.

"So basically, we are glad to have you back." Iggy laughed.

"It's good to be back," I said while taking a moment to look at everyone's smiling faces.

They gathered around me, except Fang who was standing off to the side looking at me with his lips slightly curved upwards. I smiled at him and turned to look at my flock again.

"Max, where are we going now?" Angel asked suddenly.

I glanced at Fang. "Um, we need to go to Virginia for some reason," I said nervously. "So we should start packing up."

Everyone nodded enthusiastically and scurried off to get their things. Fang pulled Iggy to the side and talked to him quietly. Iggy nodded and followed the other kids back to their camp site.

"What was that?" I asked Fang curiously.

"What was what?"

"What did you say to Iggy?"

"Nothing, I just asked him to get my stuff too." He said as he glanced to the side. "Hey, do you still have that Max bank card?"

I blinked and nodded my head. "Yeah, I think so."

"Okay, good. We should probably find a motel somewhere to spend the night."

I shot him an annoyed glance and rolled my eyes. "No, I'm fine. We don't have to waste money on me."

"Max, yes we do." He said in a stern voice. I was a little shocked at his overprotective manner. "You need to rest. I don't know what's going on with you and we can't risk you getting even sicker that you are now."

Though I was never going to admit it, he was right. I really didn't know what was going on with me.

"Fang is right Max. You need time to regain your strength."

Well how long will that be?

"As long as it takes for you to understand your limits." The Voice answered.

I took in a deep breath and let it out slowly. "Fine." I said blankly.

Fang smirked and turned to look through the trees. The kids and Iggy came scurrying back with their bags in their hands. Iggy handed Fang his rather large bag and whispered something into his ear.

"Max, where are we going now?" Nudge yelled, keeping me from my investigation. I had a strange feeling in the pit of my stomach that something was happening, but my throbbing body kept me from thinking about it any further.

"Well, we decided that we should stay at a motel tonight. How does that sound?"

Nudge, Gazzy, and Angel cheered and thanked me with a big hug.

"Okay guys, let's head out." I said as I tried to get up.

I suddenly felt a hand on my shoulder, pushing me back down. "Okay guys, you go ahead," Fang called out.

Once the flock was up in the air, Fang shot me a 'you got to be kidding me' look.

"Well, what am I supposed to do? I can't do anything Fang!" I yelled at him.

He just stood there giving me a serious look. "You'll let me carry you and you'll shut up." He said calmly.

I rolled my eyes and held up my arms to him. He lifted me up from the ground and carried me bridal style.

"You suck," I grunted. He smirked at me and took off into the air.

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Once again I'm SOO sorry! I feel like such a bad person! Please forgive me! And also please review and tell me what you think. I don't know if it's really that good. And I'll try my hardest to get the next one up soon. Thank you! and please REVIEW!