Love, Pain, and Wings

By MyNameIsCAB

Takes place after The Final Warning. Please excuse me if this isn't all that great. It's my first and I thought this would be a nice place to start. All characters are belong to James Patterson, I just built off of his ideas and story lines. I take no credit for what has happened before. Thanks!

Well, I'll cut to the chase. It only seems proper in a situation like these. I, Maximum Ride, along with my flock Iggy, Gazzy, Angel, Nudge, and Fang, are still on the run. Oh, and Total our dog. Yes, I said flock. You see, we're mutants. We have wings and yes, we can fly…

But I'm sure you all know the story. Let's continue…shall we??

We're back on solid ground in Boston, Massachusetts. Right around Fenway Park if you want a landmark. It's been difficult for the past week. The paparazzi have been, like, all over us. It's like we're practically celebrities. Now it's dark. Almost midnight on a chilly fall day.

"Max," I could feel Fang reach my side. "Where are we going?"

"I don't know," I said, looking around.

"The voice hasn't said anything to you?" Fang asked, moving a little closer.

"No." Ah, the voice in my head. Don't you have one? Okay, maybe you don't, but the one I have tells me to do things. Creeps me out sometimes, but it's helped us out a lot too. Since flying from some special school, the voice hadn't spoke yet. It was frustrating.

"Your voice said to come here?" Fang said lowly. He didn't want the others to overhear.

"Yes," I nodded.

He sighed. Iggy, who is blind as you probably know, strolled over. "It's cold, man. Can we sleep someplace warm?"

I looked at Iggy sadly. Then at Nudge and Gazzy and Angel who were so, so young. Again I called for the voice, but got nothing. Maybe it was time for some excitement. "Haven't you always wanted to see Fenway Park?"

"Dude, we're in Boston!" Iggy exclaimed.

"Yes," Fang answered shortly. He was never the one to speak in long sentences. Rarely have I heard him speak more than a few words. Yet I admired that. I glanced at him and our eyes met for a moment, staying like that until Gazzy broke the silence. "Umm…I'm hungry."

"Okay, we'll find some food, all right?" I told them. "Come on, I think I saw a McDonald's this way."

We took off, soaring up into the air. Letting the wind catch beneath our wings. I love flying. The rest of the flock does too. It's a freedom for us. Probably like being home alone is for you.

"Max," Fang was to my right. His dark wings almost glinted in the moonlight.

My thoughts drifted to what had happened to what seemed so long ago. How he had betrayed me almost with that woman Brigid who he had flirted with. I love Fang…and all the others, but it always seems I push him away.

"Max," Fang repeated. I let that set in, replaying him saying my name.

"I'm sorry about Antarctica and everything…" I said to him softly.

He glanced sideways at me. "Sure."

I hate how he can be so…moody…sometimes. It just seemed a moment ago he was going to be nice and all.

"Max, is there a chance…for there to be us again?" he suddenly whispered so only I could hear. "You and me."

I thought for a moment when he had asked me what seemed like years ago if there was still us. I didn't want to be apart. I was madly in love with him. More than I'll ever admit. For a moment, I thought I saw a hint of worry or fear in his eyes, but they refocused and wondered how he could be so emotionless sometimes. I didn't understand how he could make me feel all fluttery inside. Yet there was still something in his look. I couldn't quite place it. Something that made me answer.

"There's always been me and you, Fang."

Well, tell me how that was for my first story. Don't be too harsh, but I'll accept suggestions that could help. And this is only the first chapter. I hope to proceed if all goes well. THANKS!