AN- This is it guys. The final chapter of Guy Bonding Fest. I want to use this AN to thank all of my reviewers. You guys seriously made this fic worth writing. Every time I got another review, it made me want to write the next chapter. I've gotten over 100 reviews for this fic. This makes me want to continue writing Maximum Ride fanfiction, though, I'm afraid GBF is officially over.

Thanks again, guys!

The Flock was stationed in Hawaii. Angel, Gazzy, and Nudge were playing with some dolphins that Angel had lured over. Max and Fang were currently out flying somewhere, enjoying whatever time they could have together. Iggy was laying out on the hot sand, his eyes closed, his hands resting behind his head. His wings felt slightly smooshed, but it felt so nice lying out in the fresh air after being in that sub for so long, he didn't mind.

He thought while he sat. Mainly about what had been happening the past few months. The Flock went through a great change with its two lead members finally hooking up. Iggy couldn't believe it had taken them so long. Well, actually, after having all those talks with Fang, it wasn't surprising that it took as long as it did. They were both too terrified and stubborn.

He'd meant what he said to Fang while they were packing up to leave. Fang didn't need him anymore. He wouldn't screw things up with Max. They were too perfect for each other. They were too in love, whether they said it or not. Sure, there'd be fights, but Fang would know how to make it up to her and vice versa.

Iggy grinned. He couldn't wait for their first real couple fight. It should be entertaining.

It would suck. He and Fang had become so close. He'd never felt more like Fang's brother than he had during each one of their talks. Iggy helped him get the girl of his dreams and, in return, Fang helped Iggy get the girl starring in his. It was very brother-like behavior.

Fang was lucky. Max had wings, Max was the leader. She'd always be there. He wouldn't have this tugging of the heart at the idea of leaving behind the girl whom he really cared for.

Iggy did.

Ever since he first met Ella Martinez, he'd had a crush on her. She had called him amazing and since then, Iggy had been smitten. He wrote her emails every time they were away. Well, actually, Gazzy wrote out the emails but Iggy told him what to type. He missed her. They'd only been away from her for a few days, it wasn't even the longest he hadn't been near her.

But it hurt more this time, and he knew why.

She'd kissed him. Yes, it had been a peck on the cheek, but she still kissed him. She put a toe over the line that divided between friendship and a relationship and, in doing so, had made Iggy feel both happier and more depressed than he had in ages.

Happier because she obviously felt the same way about him. Depressed because now that he found someone who liked him for him, he'd barely get to see her due to the whole Saving the World plan that Max was deadset on.

Iggy sighed and stretched, thinking of Ella's laugh and her good nature. She was the amazing one, not him. She accepted Max as her sister and Iggy as her....was it too soon to use boyfriend? He felt it was, he hadn't even given her a proper kiss yet. With that idea in his mind, he wondered if he could convince the Flock to stop in Arizona soon.

He heard a care-free giggle in the ocean and realized Angel could hear his thoughts.

Don't worry, Iggy. I promise not to tell!

You better not. And, while you're at it, think a trip to Arizona while you're around Max.

Angel laughed. I'll try my best.

Iggy smiled. He might be seeing Ella soon. A definite improvement on his mood from earlier. Then, he heard footsteps.

"Iggy? Can I join you?" Gazzy asked.

"Of course, little guy. What's up?"

"Not much. Just thinking. I'm glad we saved Dr. Martinez."

"Yeah, me too."

"I'm glad she's okay. Nudge and I made her a card. Well, Nudge made it. She's a great drawer."

"I think you mean artist, Gaz."

"Right, that. She's really good. I was able to help her spell the words right, thanks to all those emails I wrote."

"Shut up, Gazzy."

He heard Gazzy chuckle.

"You and Nudge have been hanging out a lot lately. You guys were watching TV together while we were staying at Dr. Martinez's, and you're making her get well cards. And, if I'm not mistaken, you guys were playing with your Transformer cars when we stayed at the safe house."

"So?" Gazzy asked. "We're friends."

"Yeah." Iggy said, slowly. "It sounds like you're really becoming friends. You know, Gaz, you're reaching an age where girls are going to start being more attractive. You're going to want to impress them and make them notice you. You'll love it, trust me."

"Am I going to send someone a gazillion emails?" Gazzy asked, dryly.

Iggy snickered. "Nice. You might. Who knows, you might find a nice girl with wings."

"There are others out there like us?" Gazzy asked.

"There could be. Or, maybe not. I mean, Ella accepts us for who we are. I'm sure there's a girl out there who probably reads Fang's blog and has no problem with what we are. And, one day, you'll meet her and the rest is history."

There was a long pause. "Iggy?"

"Yeah?"

"What if.......what if it was Nudge?"

"What do you mean?"

"Well....I don't really mind it when she talks anymore. Like, when she came back from school to join us, I never minded listening to her talk or anything. I used to really hate it."

"Uh huh."

"And.....and she's really fun to play with. And make card with." Gazzy said quietly. "Does this mean I'm at that age now?"

"No, kiddo, it just sounds like the beginnings of a crush."

"A crush? Is that bad?"

"No, it's actually great. One of the best things ever, I tell you."

"Do I have one?"

"No. You'll know when you do. You'll get a funny feeling in your tummy that feels like butterflies or something. And, you'll love every second of it."

"What will I do when I get the feeling?"

Iggy smiled brightly. "Let me give you some advice, Gazzy."

AN- No sequel! I'm not planning on taking the Iggy/Gazzy chat any further. I might, and that's a very small might, do a companion fic to this once Fang: A Maximum Ride Novel comes out, it all depends on what happens in the book.

Sorry it's so short! I just wanted to make the fic an even 10 chapters, lol.

Thanks again for all the reviews. To everyone who read: You guys ROCK!