Sky High was one of my favorite movies as a kid and knowing that this AU has been used before (poorly, I might add) I thought that it would be good to put some effort into making it a rotbtd fanfic. If you don't know the movie sky high you should read up on it or watch it, but it's basically a high school in the sky for kids with super powers. Please note that most of the teachers from the movie I am keeping for the story (laziness on my part) and that for some characters I made up first/last names. Some aspects I've changed to this fic compared to the movie is that in this AU, Sky high is a boarding school with two houses, 'hero' and 'sidekick' and that the 'freshmen' are starting their sophomore year because this high school is gr.10 and up. Modern AU. Shipping's are Jarida (OTP), FlynnxRapunzel, HiccupxAstrid, and Kristanna. Enjoy!
Rapunzel was pacing back and forth excitedly and it was giving Merida a serious head ache. She'd known the blond and been her best friend for years now. Though she was already used to the quirky behavior, on a day like this, her pacing was just given Merida a migraine.
"Would ya' stop pacin'? It's not makin' the clock go by any faster ya' know," The blond stopped in her tracks at realizing her steady pacing. She giggled nervously "I guess I'm just a bit nervous, I mean, we are actually going to a school that will have dozens of other kids like us!" she said excitedly before she immediately changed her expression back to one of worry "What if they don't like me Mer? What if something goes wrong?!" she pulled on her long strands of hair in anxiety.
Merida just laughed "you showed up at ma' 'ouse n' hour early, you're completely primed, and it's not like yer' goin' in alone," she smiled "ya' still have me and yer' cousins, I think yer biggest concern is ta' keep all that hair in check,"
Merida studied her friend's hair. It was done up in a thick braid that reached down to her ankles and threatened to drag on the floor if she tilted her head back even slightly. It almost looked like it belonged in a road side attraction. Not that she was any better of course, her thick mane of untameable red curls was a show stopper.
Rapunzel laughed at the remark as Merida's mother walked into the kitchen with the triplets trailing behind and seating themselves at the dinner table with Merida, while their Mother prepared them breakfast. "Good morning Elinor," Rapunzel said cheerily. Elinor smiled at the greeting "Rapunzel, always a pleasure," she cracked some eggs into a frying pan before continuing "what on earth may I ask, are you doin' here so early?"
"Well, ya' do know she's a perfectionist," Merida answered for her friend who remained quiet but flashed a brief, unimpressed glare. Suddenly the smoke alarm went off as the smell of burnt toast could be heard throughout the house. "Wha- Elinor!?" Merida's father could be heard from upstairs calling down to make sure everything was o.k.
"Ugh," Merida's mother groaned "Just the smoke alarm dear, go back ta' sleep!" A low grumble could be heard as a response and then silence continued as Elinor waved a dish cloth near the alarm in an effort to end its infernal screeching.
The boys laughed tirelessly and began to flick grapes at each other, their mother noticed and she snapped her head towards them, a low growl escaping her mouth. She instantly put her hand over her mouth and laughed sheepishly to Rapunzel. "Oh, em, sorry, can't control it sometimes," she went back to cooking and the boys struggled to hold giggles in.
You see, Merida's mother was a shape shifter. She had the ability to turn into a large black bear at will, and with such a bold power, it wasn't uncommon for a little growl or two to escape. "I understand," Rapunzel said reassuringly. That was another thing about Rapunzel, she always was the kindest one in the room and always did something to make others feel better, whether she used her power or not.
Rapunzel's power was special, she had the power to heal any injury or sick ness through, believe it or not, her hair. All she'd have to do is sing while her hair rested on the injury, she could sing any song, but she usually just sung a nursery rhyme that her mother had taught to her. That was also why she didn't cut it, her mother had attempted to cut her hair years back and found that when it was cut it turned brown and lost its power, ever since then, Rapunzel hadn't received a single haircut. It was also part of the reason it was so insanely long.
Merida often wondered why Rapunzel had ever decide to become her friend, the girls differed in so many ways but nonetheless they couldn't live without the other. It had all started back in grade two. Rapunzel was being bullied for her long locks and Merida was the only one who had stood up for her, she guessed that was the reason the two friends had lasted so long.
Merida was woken from her deep thoughts as the blond gasped loudly "Merida we have to go!" she looked over to the clock and it was fifteen to, they still had another good twenty minutes but she decided to not second guess her friend in an attempt to keep her cheery.
Before she could react, a loud screeching rang throughout the house again. Elinor grabbed onto the dish cloth and began to wave it in front of the smoke alarm a second time "Ugh, I swear, this thing has ta' be broken," she continued to mutter to herself but the screeching continued. "Uh, mum?" her mother turned to her irritated "Wut, Merida?"
Merida slowly pointed to the second alarm. A red alarm that resembled the smoke alarm but was on the opposite side of the kitchen, began flashing along with the sound of loud beeping. Her mother's eyes widened "Fergus! The Alarm is going off!" she yelled, stressing the word 'alarm'. Within seconds Merida's father was in the kitchen. He exchanged glances with his wife and they both nodded.
They began to rush around, Fergus dialed a number into a phone and the alarm's beeping silenced, Elinor did likewise "Hello, Maudie? Yes, it's me, you'll have ta' take the boys in ta' school ta'day…" both their conversations continued for another minute until they both hung up.
"Yur' father an' I already had yur' bags sent up to tha' school," Elinor rushed over and gave her a quick peck on the forehead "Sorry but duty calls," Merida nodded and both her parents rushed to the secret door in the living room behind the book case. The door to their super hero lair, the secret sanctum.
Rapunzel felt a rush as she watched Merida's parents bolt down the stairs to the sanctum, although her mother had the power of temptation/persuasion, she had never been a super hero, and watching Merida's parent's race off to foil a villain's plots was more exciting than her mother's plots to take advantage of other's with her power. It really was amazing how casually Merida was taking this but then again, when your parents were two of the most recognized super heroes in the world, you'd probably be used to it by now.
Merida shrugged the event off and grabbed her camo book bag, she waved a quick goodbye to her brother's and walked out the front door with Rapunzel, a piece of burnt toast in hand.
"Honestly Mer, I don't know how you can stand to eat that," Rapunzel said as she gestured to the blackened bread in Merida's hand. She took another bite that let out a loud crunch before she answered "I guess I'm just used to the flavor," Merida answered as they walked down the street to the 'special' bus stop. She tossed the rest of the toast over her shoulder and wiped some crumbs from her lips before they arrived to their bus stop. Fifteen minutes ahead of time, she might add.
A large oak tree sat next to them, its leaves waving in the wind overhead. "Ya' don't suppose we'll know ana'one else besides yer' cousin's," Merida asked suddenly. Rapunzel looked surprised, why hadn't she thought of that?
"I didn't even think about that! But we actually might, I mean, it's not like super powered kids will go around telling the world about their powers…" she trailed off as a school bus came speeding up to them before slamming on the breaks. A loud screech rang out fallowed by the smell of burnt rubber. The doors to the bus whipped open and a pudgy man wearing and orange cap was reviled "Ron Wilson, Bus Driver." He said his name beaming with pride. Merida and Rapunzel shared a look. Rapunzel just shrugged and the girls stepped onto the bus, Rapunzel first.
"Uh, is this the bus to Sky High-" Rapunzel asked and was immediately cut off.
"Shh!" He grabbed the handle that opened and closed the bus doors and slammed them, making both Merida and Rapunzel have to jump to the side in an effort not to get hit "God! Do you want every super villain in the neighborhood to find that out?" He whispered harshly. Both girls looked around the empty street only to see an elderly woman walking her dog.
"Right…" Merida said slowly, then repeated her friends question "This is tha' bus though?" Ron looked agitated and answered "Yes, now are you coming on or not?"
The girls immediately went for their seats, Merida fallowing Rapunzel, but was stopped in her tracks "What's your name freshmen?" Ron asked suspiciously. "Uh, Merida" she answered "Merida Dun 'Broch?" Ron swallowed hard "Are you the daughter of The Bear and The Mountain?" Oh great, Merida thought, their legacy proceeds me. "Yes," she answered slowly, unsure of the reaction it would give, the fact that her parents were some of the most dangerous super heroes known. He just smiled widely and grabbed her hand before he shook it up and down fiercely. "It is an honor to meet you, and if there's anything you need, just let me know, I'll be there" Merida didn't really know how to reply to this, all she could manage was a quick 'thanks' and turned to see Rapunzel holding back giggles.
She glared at her friend for a moment but turned to make her way to a seat. She observed the dozen or so kids who were already seated. None of them looked familiar until she gazed at the second seat down to the left. A thin brunette gazed out the window, paying no attention to the girls, but the white haired boy beside him grinned upon seeing Merida groan.
Well look-y here, he thought to himself, didn't know red was coming to the school?
A thin blond girl with a pointed chin scoffed "The circus called, it wants its hair back!" this received some laughs from the others while here friend with the braid elbowed her roughly in the side "Shut up Ruff"
"Ow, Astrid…" she trailed off. Merida snickered and looked to the girl "Ruff? Sounds like something you'd name yer' dog," at hearing this Ruff scowled "Are you and me gonna' have a problem?" Merida took in a deep sarcastic breath of shock and cupped a hand over her mouth "Oh no of course not! I just don't have the time ta' deal with mutts, now, if ya' don't mind, the circus needs me,"
This left the girl scowling and Merida beaming at her wit. As she walked by, the white haired boy tsked "Hasn't even been two minutes and you've already made an enemy,"
"Yes, and you'd know a thing ar' two 'bout that," this just left him grinning as she and Rapunzel sat in the very back right of the bus. She was seething and Rapunzel had to ask "You know him?"
Merida scoffed "All too well," and she continued to mutter to herself from then on. Rapunzel looked out the window and sighed. She was already used to this, when Merida would get worked up and mutter to herself tirelessly. There was never anything she could do but hope to hold her back if she snapped. She laughed to herself remembering the time some kid in eighth grade knocked over Merida's lunch and Rapunzel had to quiet literally pin her down in hope she wouldn't freak out and use her powers on him.
Ron could be heard calling out for attendance. He then said "Well, that's everybody," he looked back to the students and changed his hat quickly to one of Sky High's logo on it "Next stop, Sky High," he pushed a button on the dash, and it flipped around revealing intricate steering methods, like various buttons and joy sticks.
He flipped another switch and seat belt straps wrapped around the students, a few cries of shock were heard as the straps pinned the students securely in their seats. Ron revved the engine and let the bus speed through the street dangerously. He skillful maneuvered around the other traffic, but getting some close calls and screams from students.
The rush felt amazing and Merida laughed like a lunatic while Rapunzel gripped on to her seat belt for dear life. Some cones and road blocks and various signs that said 'road end' or 'turn back now' could be clearly seeing. Ron just rushed past them and anxiety grew even fiercer within the bus, even Merida had to admit she was growing a wee bit anxious.
The road they were speeding down was soon to be discovered an unfinished bridge. Screams were heard from all the students, and demands for him to stop were in order. He just chuckled to himself "Fresh men," and the bus drove right off the end of the unfinished bridge.
Rapunzel's screams were the loudest of them all. Merida screamed also but was shocked to find the white haired boy laughing like a lunatic, much like she had been, that was of course before they were falling to their doom.
"Hold on!" Ron screamed through the noise. He flipped several switches and the bus stopped abruptly in mid-air as wings retracted from its sides and a force thrusted them forward. Merida had screamed at the speed they were going at, same as the others. It seemed like the bus was flying faster and faster until it came to an abrupt, yet gentle hover, and the rush was over. Ron was now flying the bus over the school in the sky and began to speak like a tour guide "Here is Sky High, a school built upon the latest anti-gravitational equipment. It is in constant motion in attempt to divert those who have somewhat 'nefarious' plans, and its whereabouts are only known to a secluded number of people, such as myself. Ron Wilson. Bus Driver."
"Merida, we're going to die!" Rapunzel still screamed madly and had her eyes sealed tight. Merida laughed "I think it's okay fer' ya' to open yer' eyes now," She only opened one eye lid and took in a deep breath "Oh, sorry," she said sheepishly as she tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear. Merida just laughed some more and the two enjoyed the landing on Sky High.
Alright guys, this one was a quicky and I'm pretty excited about it. Please people, I need some comments, they are better than anything in the world, and I don't want to waste my time if nobody's reading and/or intrigued.