Who's afraid of the big bad wolf? [Oceanwolf]

[Maximum Ride]

Max needed to get out of the house, just for a little bit. It was weird, having an actual, real home, not just a random tree they slept in for the night, but Max wasn’t complaining. It was good for the younger ones not to have to worry about anything, to sleep in the same bed each night and feel safe. Dr. Martinez was also great, fantastic, incredible, Max couldn’t believe that she was her mother, her real live mom. Could life get any better? And Dr. Martinez had all but adopted the rest of the Flock. Speaking of the Flock, Max hadn’t seen them for a while, particularly Angel. The littlest bird-kid had been gone since breakfast and it was starting to make Max nervous. She knew there was no need to worry, yet. Angel could take care of herself, better than kids much much older than her, and so far Hampton was safe, At least as safe as any where else in the world, and she had Total with her.

Taking up a computer in the Internet Café, Max settled into the chair and logged in, heading over to check out the Flock’s individual blogs. They had each set up their own blogs to let others ask them questions, to which they would answer with varying degrees of truth. Opening her own blog, Max checked out the latest question, from Gazzy.

max are you gonna go crazy~Gazzy

. . . Gas, I’ve already passed crazy and am heading towards insane thanks to you.

~ Peace out, Max.

Over to Gazzy’s blog, then Angel’s, Nudge’s and Iggy’s Max did a quick skim over, looking through their questions and answers. She left Fang’s blog for last, wondering, and slightly dreading, what she would find there. Max’s heart droped from her chest and she felt like she was going to heave all over the keyboard.

Fang if you met another wolf hybrid would you think they were an evil Eraser?- Oceanwolf

Yeah, probably. Why do you know any?

*Smirks* perhaps....this will be very interesting if we ever meet.

Erasers, Max felt her fit or flight response kick in, her adrenaline pumped through her veins. Angel! No, this can’t be happening, not again. No, she’s fine, just out with Mom and Ella, right? Oh God, I need to find her, what did she say she was going to do today? Why can’t I remember! I’m putting gps tracking collars on all of these kids when I get home! Max did a quick trip back to her blog, just on a wim.

Max, are you as nervous around wolf hybrids as your buddy fang is?- Oceanwolf

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To: Oceanwolf
From: Maximum

Nervous? Ha, I eat Erasers for breakfast. I like the way they crunch when you break their necks. Why? Are you on the menu for breakfast tomorrow?

~Max

[Oceanwolf]

Emerald Lupin had been practically shoved out of the Dinner today due to the fact she was ‘scaring away the customers.’ As if Moe didn’t do that perfectly well on his own. He gave her some money and she gathered the money she had made from helping people around this town, deciding to go to the mall. This also gave her an Opportunity to See if anyone had responded to the posts she made on the two ‘bird kids’ blogs.

Yeah, probably. Why do you know any?

*Smirks* perhaps....this will be very interesting if we ever meet.

She noted that there was no response since the last time she visited the internet café so she was glad she got a chance to go out. The wolf girl glanced at her private message box seeing a message from the apparent ‘leader’ of the Bird kids. This was most likely the best thing that may have happened to her in a long time. If she could perhaps get these kids to help her find Xelious, they would be all the help she needed, the only problem was that she didn’t exactly trust anyone who was willing to post their secrets all over the internet. Lives were meant to be personal and Em just didn’t understand why they posted things like that.

She leaned back against her chair at the computer reading the message thoroughly, blowing a strand of crimson hair from her face. The Lupine female wore her normal dog tag collar with a green shirt beneath her jacket, along with loose deniem jeans.

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To: Oceanwolf
From: Maximum

Nervous? Ha, I eat Erasers for breakfast. I like the way they crunch when you break their necks. Why? Are you on the menu for breakfast tomorrow?

~Max

Oceanwolf couldn’t help but smirk at this, shaking her head at the girls ignorance. Did she really think that the Erasers were the only Lupine Hybrids at the School? It would sure seem that way but it looked like the wolf girl would have to educate her. The Lupine female craked her knuckles and began to type her reply, smiling when she pressed send.

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To: Maximimum
From: Oceanwolf

Erasers? Aren’t those the failed hybrids they made? Sorry bird girl but there are many more wolf hybrids than you think, much more powerful than erasers, if the easily angered ones heard you right now they would most likely tear your throat out.

Oh and I didn’t know birds could eat wolves, you sure showed me with your sassy retort.

~Oceanwolf

[Maximum Ride]

A private message flashed on her screen, great, this wolf-girl is online.

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To: Maximimum
From: Oceanwolf

Erasers? Aren’t those the failed hybrids they made? Sorry bird girl but there are many more wolf hybrids than you think, much more powerful than erasers, if the easily angered ones heard you right now they would most likely tear your throat out.

Oh and I didn’t know birds could eat wolves, you sure showed me with your sassy retort.

~Oceanwolf

Max growled slightly, she did not like this at all and sent a quick message to Fang’s blog, hoping her best friend knew where Angel was. There were going to be some new rules from now on regarding going anywhere alone or without telling her.

Fang, have you seen Angel today? ~ Max

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To: Oceanwolf
From: Maximum

I’d like to see them try to rip out my throat; it would be amusing to watch them fail. Haven’t you heard, I’m Maximum Ride, undefeated killer of all things evil and the savior of the world. Whatever other puppy dog experiments that may be out there won’t last much longer if they cross me, and that goes for you too, whoever you may be.

~Max

[Oceanwolf]

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To: Oceanwolf
From: Maximum

I’d like to see them try to rip out my throat; it would be amusing to watch them fail. Haven’t you heard, I’m Maximum Ride, undefeated killer of all things evil and the savior of the world. Whatever other puppy dog experiments that may be out there won’t last much longer if they cross me, and that goes for you too, whoever you may be.

~Max

Once again Emerald couldn’t help but grin at the Max’s determination for making herself look tough. It was truly interesting that she had such confidence in herself, despite the things that she had heard about the bird girl. Though, Emerald had to admit that she really liked this kids style, fighting tooth and claw till the end, a style she herself was known for.

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To: Maximum
From:Oceanwolf

My, My aren’t we cocky? From what I have heard though, you have been captured more than once by the school since your escape, you may need a new tatic. As for you beating me in a fight, I highly doubt that, lets just say that even though I don’t have wings, doesn’t mean I can’t find a way to fly.

They are sending more people after you, you know. Not just wolf hybrids ethier, I believe they will be sending cats after you soon. If you are wondering how I know this, lets just say I have my ways of retrieving information from people.

~Oceanwolf

Emerald drummed her fingers on the desk she was sitting at, gazing at the computer screen. It was best that she warned these kids about what she had found out from that Chimera Employee she had found at the dinner. Though she had a feeling its best she didn’t tell them what she did to him as soon as he was done giving her the information.

[Maximum Ride]

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To: Maximum
From:Oceanwolf

My, My aren’t we cocky? From what I have heard though, you have been captured more than once by the school since your escape, you may need a new tatic. As for you beating me in a fight, I highly doubt that, lets just say that even though I don’t have wings, doesn’t mean I can’t find a way to fly.

They are sending more people after you, you know. Not just wolf hybrids ethier, I believe they will be sending cats after you soon. If you are wondering how I know this, lets just say I have my ways of retrieving information from people.

~Oceanwolf
Max rolled her eyes and began typing again. She was not about to take what this mutant said as truth. For all Max knew, this Oceanwolf was sent after the Flock.

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To:Oceanwolf
From:Maximum

Cocky? No. Confident? Yes. Cockiness implies that I only talk big, but believe me sister, I am more than capable of ripping out your spine and beating you with it. Don’t for one minute underestimate me, pup, because that would be your last.

Oh, really? Forgive me if I don’t run off screaming. All I have to say is bring em on, we’re no weak chicks. And as far as being recaptured, please note the ‘re’ part of that. We always, ALWAYS, manage to get out again. It’s kinda hard to hide from them whitecoats when their tracking you through a chip, if you know what I mean. And who was it that destroyed Itex? Oh right, me and my Flock.

~Max

[Oceanwolf]

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To:Oceanwolf
From:Maximum

Cocky? No. Confident? Yes. Cockiness implies that I only talk big, but believe me sister, I am more than capable of ripping out your spine and beating you with it. Don’t for one minute underestimate me, pup, because that would be your last.

Oh, really? Forgive me if I don’t run off screaming. All I have to say is bring em on, we’re no weak chicks. And as far as being recaptured, please note the ‘re’ part of that. We always, ALWAYS, manage to get out again. It’s kinda hard to hide from them whitecoats when their tracking you through a chip, if you know what I mean. And who was it that destroyed Itex? Oh right, me and my Flock.

~Max

At this point if Emerald coud punch someone through the computer screen, she would. This girl seemed so thick to see what was right infront of her and it apparantly showed by responses. What Emerald realized was that Max Apparantly saw her as a threat, or perhaps even as a new foe for her and the 'flock to fight. However, what this bird did not understand was that forces beyond her control were were working right now and that she would soon have to find a way to stop them before the flock gets destoryed in the process.

To:Maximum
From:Oceanwolf
Looks like the Birdy has talons, I find it very intresting when people think they can beat me in a fight. I have only been beaten in a fair fight twice and I doubt my odds will change soon. You should remember something Max, the fact that even Puppies have fangs.Your flock may have stopped Itex, but that didn't stop them from creating a new organazation.

I heard that one of the leaders was the same man who took me from my Parents when I was six. I don't want any of your flock members to suffer through any of what I had to. You should keep a close eye on them, they will most likely go for the weakest one first.

~Oceanwolf

[Maximum Ride]

To:Maximum
From:Oceanwolf
Looks like the Birdy has talons, I find it very intresting when people think they can beat me in a fight. I have only been beaten in a fair fight twice and I doubt my odds will change soon. You should remember something Max, the fact that even Puppies have fangs.Your flock may have stopped Itex, but that didn't stop them from creating a new organazation.

I heard that one of the leaders was the same man who took me from my Parents when I was six. I don't want any of your flock members to suffer through any of what I had to. You should keep a close eye on them, they will most likely go for the weakest one first.

~Oceanwolf

Max’s eye’s narrowed as adrenaline raced through her veins. Angel. She wanted to break something, like Ocean’s face perhaps. Anger boiled inside, if anything happens to Angel, Max would kill herself. She still felt the guilt of have let the youngest Flock member get captured, Max wouldn’t be able to live with herself if Angel was taken away again. A quick trip back to Fang’s blog confirmed her living nightmare, Fang hadn’t seen Angel since last night, and by the looks of it, neither has Gazzy.

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To: Oceanwolf
From: Maximum

Yes, this birdy has talons, sharp, deadly talons that can rip you to shreds. You may have only been beaten twice, but to my knowledge I have never been beaten in a fair fight.

I swear to God, if you harm one hair on her head, I will hunt you down and make you pray to be back in the School. There are things worse than death my friend, and I would watch yourself around her. She may be the youngest, but she is by far the strongest of us all. Leave her be and we won’t have any problems, if you even so much as look at her the wrong way, you and I will meet, and it won’t be pretty. To be honest I don’t give a rats ass who created you or what they are up too. Too many of us have stayed with our creators and frankly, you have given me no reason to trust you. You and your new organization can have some fun them, we have our own surprises up our sleeves that will have you down for the count faster than you can say ‘woof’.

~Max

[Oceanwolf]

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To: Oceanwolf
From: Maximum

Yes, this birdy has talons, sharp, deadly talons that can rip you to shreds. You may have only been beaten twice, but to my knowledge I have never been beaten in a fair fight.

I swear to God, if you harm one hair on her head, I will hunt you down and make you pray to be back in the School. There are things worse than death my friend, and I would watch yourself around her. She may be the youngest, but she is by far the strongest of us all. Leave her be and we won’t have any problems, if you even so much as look at her the wrong way, you and I will meet, and it won’t be pretty. To be honest I don’t give a rats ass who created you or what they are up too. Too many of us have stayed with our creators and frankly, you have given me no reason to trust you. You and your new organization can have some fun them, we have our own surprises up our sleeves that will have you down for the count faster than you can say ‘woof’.

~Max

After Reading this, Emerald had to cover her mouth to prevent herself from growling at the screen. This girl was the master of misinterpretation and now Emerald thinks she should give her a prize, like shoving the computer down her throat. Now Oceanwolf wasn't one to get mad at technology for no apparent reason but she really wanted to beat up the moron for making computers lack the ability to help people interpet things in there responses. With a few long and deep breaths Emerald managed to not throw the compute at the nearest sap. After a short pause, She took a long drink of her home brewed stress tea from her thermos, drawing slight attention from the owner of the store who dutifully reminded her not to drink in there.

"I need this now, more than ever, do not take my stress relievers away please." The wolf girl apologized, though it sounded like more of a demand that an apology.

The manager scurried away and once again the Lupine female had to take deep and cleansing breaths in order to keep herself calm. This is when she finally typed her, irritated as hell response.


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To: Maximum
From: Oceanwolf

And the hits just keep on coming, man I never you could be this thick skulled. Let me elaborate to you what I have been trying to say for the past however many minutes I have been talking to you my Bird Brained friend. Point one, I do not Hurt children Point two I am not the big bad wolf, Point three I don't work for the man and Finally Point four I am just trying to help you, from one Genetics Guinea pig to another.

I Haven't hurt any little ones, ever, its against a code I set for myself a long time ago. After watching a child die in front of you that thing kind of burns itself into your skull and makes you never forget the feelings you feel when you were helpless to do anything to stop it. Wolves protect their young and I'm hoping for your pups sake that you do the same. I don't want to see another death.

~Oceanwolf

Satisfied with her response, Emerald touched the send button. She knew that revealing her secrets to someone who obviously hated her was not wise, but if it would prevent a child from dying she would do whatever it took.

[Maximum Ride]

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To: Maximum
From: Oceanwolf

And the hits just keep on coming, man I never you could be this thick skulled. Let me elaborate to you what I have been trying to say for the past however many minutes I have been talking to you my Bird Brained friend. Point one, I do not Hurt children Point two I am not the big bad wolf, Point three I don't work for the man and Finally Point four I am just trying to help you, from one Genetics Guinea pig to another.

I Haven't hurt any little ones, ever, its against a code I set for myself a long time ago. After watching a child die in front of you that thing kind of burns itself into your skull and makes you never forget the feelings you feel when you were helpless to do anything to stop it. Wolves protect their young and I'm hoping for your pups sake that you do the same. I don't want to see another death.

~Oceanwolf

Max snorted while she read the message. You’ve got to be kidding me, this is the oldest trick in the book, pretending to be on our side. She shook her head, for all she knew, this wolf was sent to take out the Flock.

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To: Oceanwolf
From: Maximum

Forgive me, dog, for being ‘thick skulled’, I just don’t jump every time some random tells me I’m in danger, not my style. You want me to trust you, fine, but give me a little more than ‘because I said so’. I need some proof, some reason why I should put my Flock in the safety of your word. Give me a reason to trust you, pup, and maybe then your words will carry weight. I’m in the business of survival and I have found that the best way to do that is to trust sparingly and go with your gut.

Don’t give me that ‘it changes you’ speech. I grew up in a dog cage at a School, I’ve seen my fair share of failed experiments, of babies dying in the cage next to me, other avian, felines, mice, even you wolves. I know what it feels like to be helpless, don’t you dare assume for a moment that I don’t. You don’t know me, you don’t know my Flock. You haven’t even the foggiest idea of what we have been through. I would die to protect my Flock, I will always protect them; always fight for them, until the end. They are my family, my world and none of them are dying while I’m on watch.

~Max

Sending the message, Max sat back, crossing her arms over her chest to try and stop herself from shaking. From anger? Annoyance? Max wasn’t sure herself.

[Oceanwolf]

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To: Oceanwolf
From: Maximum

Forgive me, dog, for being ‘thick skulled’, I just don’t jump every time some random tells me I’m in danger, not my style. You want me to trust you, fine, but give me a little more than ‘because I said so’. I need some proof, some reason why I should put my Flock in the safety of your word. Give me a reason to trust you, pup, and maybe then your words will carry weight. I’m in the business of survival and I have found that the best way to do that is to trust sparingly and go with your gut.

Don’t give me that ‘it changes you’ speech. I grew up in a dog cage at a School, I’ve seen my fair share of failed experiments, of babies dying in the cage next to me, other avian, felines, mice, even you wolves. I know what it feels like to be helpless, don’t you dare assume for a moment that I don’t. You don’t know me, you don’t know my Flock. You haven’t even the foggiest idea of what we have been through. I would die to protect my Flock, I will always protect them; always fight for them, until the end. They are my family, my world and none of them are dying while I’m on watch.

~Max

As Emerald read this she could literally feel the anger cascading through her body like a raging storm. She was fighting every instinct to type back a very rude and horrible pm. However, Emerald was somehow controlling her rage, muttering a few choice words in Lupine underneath her breath. This was one of the reasons why Emerald did not like working with other people, because they were stupid.

"Take the high road Em," Oceanwolf told herself quietly, rubbing her temples. "Don't bust someones face open with the monitor."

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To: Maximum
From: Oceanwolf

Hmm, you want me to give you a reason, A reason to help someone else besides your flock, let me think...oh yes here we go! Maybe its because you are the so called hero in this fairytale gone to hell. Look I know what our flock is capable of and I know you have alot to loose , but you have to listen to me the labs are making stronger mutants to capture you. Why I don't know I couldn't tell you since I haven't been there in six months.

You may not trust me and quite frankly I don't trust someone with so much to loose, but ever since six months ago, I have nothing to loose. What better ally for you to Have miss maximum then one that can just die and you forget about them and go on worrying about your own little flock.

What about Saving the World max?

~Oceanwolf

Emerald sent the message, hugging her jacket closer to her her body. She though about what would Xelious be doing right now, most likely trying to make things better by talking civilly to this girl. However, this was Emerald was are talking about here, the wolf girl would rather yell first and ask questions later.

[Maximum Ride]

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To: Maximum
From: Oceanwolf

Hmm, you want me to give you a reason, A reason to help someone else besides your flock, let me think...oh yes here we go! Maybe its because you are the so called hero in this fairytale gone to hell. Look I know what our flock is capable of and I know you have alot to loose , but you have to listen to me the labs are making stronger mutants to capture you. Why I don't know I couldn't tell you since I haven't been there in six months.

You may not trust me and quite frankly I don't trust someone with so much to loose, but ever since six months ago, I have nothing to loose. What better ally for you to Have miss maximum then one that can just die and you forget about them and go on worrying about your own little flock.

What about Saving the World max?

~Oceanwolf

What about saving the world max? The words burned into Max’s mind, she repeated them over and over, her lips moving as she said them in her mind, no sound escaping. She shook her head, anyone could have known about that, Fang was constantly posting about their escapades. Max wouldn’t be surprised if the whole world knew about their mission by now. Still, it was more the way it was stated, it almost sounded like something the Voice would say. “Damn.” she swore under her breath, Don’t even think about it Max, she’s just toying with you. she thought to herself. Oh maybe not Max. the girl rolled her eyes, speak of the devil. You can find allies in the strangest places. Sometimes people will stumble into your life with common interests, sometimes these people can be trusted. Max growled, Why don’t you just say something like ‘Thine enemy of thy enemy is a friend’

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To: Oceanwolf
From: Maximum

Save the world? Gee golly gosh, I almost forgot all about that! Thanks for the reminder; I don’t know what I would do without you.

Someone with nothing to lose is just as dangerous as someone with everything to lose. You just never know when they’ll do something stupid like turn on you for a better offer. Or better yet, you’ve already got the better offer and are just trying to make it seem like you’re on our side. So now that we’ve got it down that we don’t trust each other, answer me this: what do you get out of all this? The warm fuzzies? That’s not going to cut it sister. If you want me to believe a word you say, give me some proof, where are these guys, when are they coming? What do they look like? Answers please.

Max

[Oceanwolf]

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To: Oceanwolf
From: Maximum

Save the world? Gee golly gosh, I almost forgot all about that! Thanks for the reminder; I don’t know what I would do without you.

Someone with nothing to lose is just as dangerous as someone with everything to lose. You just never know when they’ll do something stupid like turn on you for a better offer. Or better yet, you’ve already got the better offer and are just trying to make it seem like you’re on our side. So now that we’ve got it down that we don’t trust each other, answer me this: what do you get out of all this? The warm fuzzies? That’s not going to cut it sister. If you want me to believe a word you say, give me some proof, where are these guys, when are they coming? What do they look like? Answers please.

Max

Emerald once again had to rub her temples, trying to get her thoughts together. This was going to be a long day, she already knew it nit she figured she might as well make the best of a bad situation. Despite the fact she wanted to tottaly stangle this immature little twit at that moment the wolf girl figured it would be best if she didn't.

Though, she still could not believe that this was the infamous Maximum Ride that Xelious told her to help her while he was in that Ghostly Owl form. This was supposed to be the girl that could help her bring back her love from a virtual hell?! The wolf girl now pondered wether or not she should do it herself but figured if her Xelly wanted her to get help she would get help, only because he asked her to.


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To: Maximum
From: Oceanwolf

Do you know how hard it is for me to keep my temper under wraps while I am sitting here typing this? You should be surprised you havent heard a newsflash saying 'helpless computer geek beaten upside the head by a monitor by crazed wolf girl.'

Alright you want info I will give you the stuff I have beaten out of people.

Where are these guys: At Chimera in a location I have been trying to find.

What do they look like: Well they have long cat tails, yellow eyes. The lead member of the group is Asian Descent and if he sees me he will be mad because We need to settle our score due to the fact he has beaten me in a fight twice and I have beaten him twice. Though I do not know if the fact he had weapons makes it a fair fight.

When are they coming?: The guy I was getting the Info from Passed out before I could hit him again for the info.

Look, I do not like asking for help from anyone but I suppose if you want a reason for helping me, maybe the fact it will make your flock safe from these cat people will help. I am only asking for your help because someone I care about is in trouble and he told me to get help from you. Otherwise, We wouldn't be having this conversation.

~Oceanwolf

[Maximum Ride]

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To: Maximum
From: Oceanwolf

Do you know how hard it is for me to keep my temper under wraps while I am sitting here typing this? You should be surprised you havent heard a newsflash saying 'helpless computer geek beaten upside the head by a monitor by crazed wolf girl.'

Alright you want info I will give you the stuff I have beaten out of people.

Where are these guys: At Chimera in a location I have been trying to find.

What do they look like: Well they have long cat tails, yellow eyes. The lead member of the group is Asian Descent and if he sees me he will be mad because We need to settle our score due to the fact he has beaten me in a fight twice and I have beaten him twice. Though I do not know if the fact he had weapons makes it a fair fight.

When are they coming?: The guy I was getting the Info from Passed out before I could hit him again for the info.

Look, I do not like asking for help from anyone but I suppose if you want a reason for helping me, maybe the fact it will make your flock safe from these cat people will help. I am only asking for your help because someone I care about is in trouble and he told me to get help from you. Otherwise, We wouldn't be having this conversation.

~Oceanwolf

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To:Oceanwolf
From:Maximum

Someone told you to find me? Who? Do I know them? So obviously you do have something to lose, this friend. Hmm, maybe we aren’t as different as I thought. Don’t take that to mean I trust a word that comes out of your muzzle though pup. If you can kick this guys butt twice, my Flock and I will have no problem, so stop your worrying. If these guys are anything like Itex, I sure hope you find your friend soon. I’m sorry though, we can’t help you, we have more than enough of our own trouble, and I WILL NOT put my Flock in danger. We can take care of ourselves, it’s a specelty of ours and we’ve been doing it all our lives. You could say surviving is a talent of mine. Take care pup, and good luck with your friend. Sorry, but I’ve got to go sneeze.

Ciao,

Max.

That hit a little too close to home for Max’s liking, but there was no way she would risk her family for someone else, someone she didn’t know. Still, the other one knew of her, did that mean she knew him, her, it? It didn’t matter, Max couldn’t risk the others. Her nose itched and she covered her mouth as she let out a loud sneeze. Ewww, goobers.

[Oceanwolf]

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To:Oceanwolf
From:Maximum

Someone told you to find me? Who? Do I know them? So obviously you do have something to lose, this friend. Hmm, maybe we aren’t as different as I thought. Don’t take that to mean I trust a word that comes out of your muzzle though pup. If you can kick this guys butt twice, my Flock and I will have no problem, so stop your worrying. If these guys are anything like Itex, I sure hope you find your friend soon. I’m sorry though, we can’t help you, we have more than enough of our own trouble, and I WILL NOT put my Flock in danger. We can take care of ourselves, it’s a specelty of ours and we’ve been doing it all our lives. You could say surviving is a talent of mine. Take care pup, and good luck with your friend. Sorry, but I’ve got to go sneeze.

Ciao,

Max.

Emerald let out a sigh when she finished the pm right before she heard a sneeze she glanced over at the girl who sneezed, a small smirk creeping across those Lupine features of hers. For the very few who knew her well this meant that the wolf girl was planning something. She took another swig of tea, swishing it around in her mouth before swallowing.

Oh yes she was about to screw with this Maximum ride.

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To:Oceanwolf
From:Maximum

Ahh well, If you don't want to help me thats fine, but I must tell you that you sneeze extremely loud. Also your scent right now is a scent of Apprehension and Fear, it is highly distinctive from where I'm sitting. This has been a very, enlightening conversation.

See you around Miss Ride.

And with that Emerald shut down her computer after she had sent the message. She then walked behind the girls chair, wagging her tail a little bit as she did so. Anyone behind her would be able to see that fact that she had a tail and not just a tail, a wolf tail. With that grin still on her features she walked out of the Cafe and into the mall, wondering if Miss Maximum Ride would follow her.

[Maximum Ride]

The screen flashed with news of a new pm. Max almost didn’t open it, but instead she found herself clicking the button to open the message.

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To:Oceanwolf
From:Maximum

Ahh well, If you don't want to help me thats fine, but I must tell you that you sneeze extremely loud. Also your scent right now is a scent of Apprehension and Fear, it is highly distinctive from where I'm sitting. This has been a very, enlightening conversation.

See you around Miss Ride.

Max’s spine straightened, adrenaline pumped through her veins, her hands clutched into fists. Shaking with repressed, anger was it?, Max logged off the computer just as a girl passed by behind her. The bushy wolf tail wagged, a flag of identification that screamed out ‘Mutant Freak’. “You.” The single word was a growl in her throat. Go after her, Max. the Voice commanded, but Max only stood, rooted in her spot, brown eyes watching the retreating figure. They would meet again, Max was sure of that. The question was, what would happen in the mean time. Max sighed. Maybe she really does want to help us. If Itex had any one of the Flock, I would do anything to get them back. Would I go to someone else, another of us for help? Maybe. Other than Total, there hasn’t been any others. Well the erasers I guess, but still. This Oceanwolf, maybe she is just trying to find her flock mater, er pack mate, and wants our help. Maybe she really wants to help us. . . Max snorted, Ya, and maybe I was born yesterday. For all I know she works for these new guys. Maybe she’s working alone. Maybe she’s working with these cats. Did you know that if you say maybe too many times it starts sounding weird. Maybe. . . Maybe I should stop talking to myself. Max rubbed her temple, Great, another headache.