My Little Maximum Ride

Chapter 18

I needed to get something out there because I haven't updated in forever. I have been unimaginably busy. I want to thank everyone SO MUCH for over 330 reads. That doesn't seem like much but it makes me happy.

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In my 17 years of being walking proof of the horrors humans are capable of, I had never, ever been more surprised. That's seriously saying something. I once found out that I had parents. Real parents. Oh don't laugh, I'm a mutant. What can you expect? But really, Samuel's one chaotic word tore me apart. Discord. The shock settled deep in the pit of my stomach. It turned into raging fury that seeped into my very essence, pulling at me from all sides. Taking off, ignoring the calls from my Flock, I flew directly towards Twilight's castle. Bursting through the front door, I flapped my wings furiously until I bypassed the long corridors and entered the throne room. Twilight and her friends were partaking in various activities: reading, humming, pacing. Alerted by the clamor, the six ponies and the dragon whipped their head towards a very angry me in the doorway.

"Where's Discord," I snarled.

An emotionally hurt-looking Twilight replied cautiously, "He left for Canterlot hours ago. Why does it matter? I think what's more important is that we discuss what happened at the hospital."

"Twilight told us what happened," a timid Fluttershy piped up, "and we were very worried."

"What you did to our friend was waaaay uncool, Max," Rainbow defended Twilight. Murmurs of agreement from the other ponies echoed in my brain as the five ponies and Spike gathered around Twilight protectively.

"I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I never apologize, but I recognize that what I did was wrong," I said sincerely. So taken aback by the sudden turn of events, I momentarily forgot about Discord.

The alicorn pushed her way out of the cluster.

"It's okay, Max," she smiled at me. I looked around the sparkly castle.

'Whoever takes care of this place must be a huge neat freak,' I thought, 'It's so organized.'

'Couldn't you use a bit of organization?'

The Voice.

'Get out of my head, Angel. I know it's you. If you have something to say to me, why disguise yourself?'

'Oh this isn't your precious little Angel, Max.'

I closed my eyes and sighed. Another mystery to solve. Maybe my new Voice had a point. I do need organization.

"You like lists, Sparkle?" I asked Twilight roughly.

Taken a bit aback, she replied, "Um, yes."

Twilight regained her composure and said, "I excel at lists. Now, I can give you some sample lists if you want to see my list-making style. My finest work is from last year's Winter Wrap-Up."
She eagerly levitated a dozen clipboards and papers in my face, reminding me of my happy, hyper Nudge.

Donning a forced grin, I waved the items away.

"Get a pen and paper. This is my List of Things That I Desperately Need to Deal With. Don't interrupt me. Ready? One! Discord. Two! The Voice. Three! Samuel. Four! My memory. Think that's it. Now let's get started."

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I'm like Max, getting organized.

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