Madilynn

I knew I was going to have a bad day the moment I rolled out of bed and, smashed my head against my night table. I swore loudly and reluctantly began to open my eyes. I sighed as I was met with the same sight that became the usual once I was adopted by the Hugo's.

Every four year olds dream. Light pink walls, frilly curtains, pink duvets, carpets, furniture, you name it. Unfortunaley, this was my worst nightmare. I preferred... darker, things. I guess I couldn't complain, this could have been worse.

I was used to the way foster homes worked, after being transferred from home to home, starting at age ten. I was only ten years old when my parents were murdered and my older brother, Jason, disappeared off the face of the Earth.

My life would have been... close to perfect if I didn't have to deal with my bratty foster sister. Jessica Hugo was your average stuck up, know-it-all, rich snob who got everything and anything she wanted with a snap of her fingers.

I despised girls like that, and I let her know. Unfrotunaley, note the sarcasm, she didn't take it well at all. Now she's like my mortal enemy. It'd be fine, if I didn't have to live with her.

"Madilynn darling, breakfast is ready!" Mrs. Hugo shouted from downstairs and rang that pitiful bell that I swear to God, one day, I will burn to a crisp.

I groaned and pulled myself off the floor. I stood up and opened my large closet. Heh, you'd think it'd be full of clothes, well you were wrong. The Hugo's, as rich as they are, only take me shopping once a year. And when they do take me, I basically have earned the title of, 'Shopping Bag Holder.'

"Madilynn!" Mrs. Hugo shouted again in her shrill, fake voice. I ignored her once again and quickly pulled out my everyday outfit. Ripped skinny jeans and an old band t-shirt. "Coming!" I shouted back but quietly added, "Bitch."

I made my way downstairs to the dining room and sat down in my usual seat. I glared at the minuscule thing that the Hugo's called 'breakfast' in front of me.

It consisted a piece of plain toast, a quarter glass of juice and some disgusting fruit thing. I quickly ate and drank what they have me and thought about the Hugo's.

They got whatever they wanted, whenever they wanted. They could have omelets, pancakes, waffles, smoothies, fresh fruit, anything they thought was suitable for their breakfast.

Not saying I was ungrateful or anything but seriously? You don't feed the foster kid, your fucking teenage slave who doesn't even get paid? Like damn, even the maids are better fed and are more respected than I am.

I guess I'd rather eat what they give me then turn into a little brat like Jessica. Hell, I'd rather be homeless and dead then end up like her.

Speaking of the devil herself, Jessica just then walked-

Wait, did I just say walked? Pardon me, I meant strutted, into the room, wearing her silk, jewel incrusted nightgown. She leisurely made her way to the seat farthest away from me and sat down.

She snapped her fingers once, and as cheesy and unrealistic as it sounds, three maids came running with platters of food for her, literally stood and waited for Her Majesty to choose what she wanted to eat.

I watched in utter disgust as she gingerly placed a small omelet on her plate, took a bite and then, threw it out. To be honest, I've had thoughts of picking left overs out of the garbage and eating them myself, but I decided to keep my dignity. No need for Jessica to come up with another reason to call me a worthless piece of filth.

Realizing that the bus would arrive soon, I leapt up from my seat and ran to the door, grabbing my back pack and boots, then running outside only to see Jessica's bleach blonde hair disappearing into the bus.

I ran as fast as I could to the bus, which was pretty fast and jumped into the bus just before the doors closed. I looked around for my best, and only friend, Fae.

Fae was sitting near the back of the bus, she waved and motioned for me to sit beside her. I walked down the long aisle of seats. As I passed Jessica and her friends, the giggled and snickered as I walked by. I rolled my eyes and sat down beside Fae.

"Hey Mads!" She said while giving me a small hug. I hugged her back.

"Happy Birthday!" Fae smiled and handed me a small wrapped package. I smiled, "Thanks!" I slowly undid the ribbon then tore open the wrapping paper.

Inside was more tissue paper. I laughed as I threw a piece at Fae and it landed in her hair. She put her hands on her hips in mock amusement and snorted, "Just open it Madi."

I laughed and ripped the tissue paper, inside was a black t-shirt. I held it up and read it aloud, "Pierce The Veil! Oh my god! Thanks Fae!" I screamed and hugged her.

I held the t-shirt up to my chest and smiled until my face felt like it was going to fall off. Fae and I talked about how much of a stuck up bitch Jessica was.

As the bus came to a screeching halt, I groaned and grabbed my stuff. Fae and I only had one class together, the last class of the day, art. As you can also very well tell, I'm not a huge fan of school. The only thing I enjoy is my one and only friend.

The only reason school wasn't really fun was because they teach us totally useless thing such as Poetry. When are we going to use a poem to save our lives. They should be teaching us survival skills and hand to hand combat. Like shit.

I walked into school beside Fae. Lots of guys stared at her. Why wouldn't they? She was drop dead gorgeous with her burnt caramel hair, hazel blue eyes and sun tanned skin.

I just kept my head down. I wasn't shy, but I wasn't an attention seeker.

After the bell rang and Fae had to go to her chemistry class, the day flew by. I didn't pay attention to any of the teachers, as per usual and just dreamed of stupid things like having wings. For some reason, I'd always thought that'd be the coolest thing. To be able to fly.

I was snapped out of my day dreaming when the bell rang for the last period. I quickly gathered my things and walked to my locker, getting ready to meet Fae at Art class.

I grabbed my things out of my locker, shutting it quickly behind me. I turned around, and smacked right into somebody. I looked up and saw the most popular guy at school looking down at me. I looked him in the eye for a moment.

Then completely ignoring him, I walked away not bothering to see if he was following me. I guess I'd seen James looking at me before, but I was always walking beside Fae when guys stared at her and I.

As I was walking past a class room, I stopped to look at myself in one of the windows. I studied my reflection, I had; light purple, wavy hair, pale blue eyes, and small pale lips. I wasn't exactly drop dead gorgeous like Fae or some other girls in school.

As I examined myself a bit more, I saw a figure standing behind me in the reflection. I turned around only to see James again.

"Hey," he said casually a gave me one of his irresistible grins. "Need any help?" He asked staring at my hands, which were only holding a drawing pencil and a small binder.

I snorted and tried to hold back a laugh. James looked a bit taken aback and my reaction. I bet he guaranteed that I would turn into a desperate mass of hormones after one look at his face.

Most girls would. I was turning to walk away as the most annoying voice shouted from behind me, "James?! Why are you talking to that piece of flith?!" Jessica squealed and ran up to him.

James looked confused, I almost felt bad for him, "Why wouldn't I talk to Madi?" He asked innocently.

Jessica basically blew a fuse, "Why shouldn't you talk to her?! Because nobody talks to her! She's a reject, not even her own family wanted her!" I flinched at her comment about my family just as the bell rang saying that school was over. People exited the classes all around us, stopping to watch what was going on with Jessica, James and I.

"She's an orphan!" Jessica screamed and pointed at me. I kept a straight face as I could feel everyone's eyes boring into me. I glared at her as my hand began to tingle.

"Nobody even wants her around! Her brother left her when she was ten!" Jessica kept yelling, knowing she had the spotlight.

I bit my lip as my hand began to tingle even more. My subconscious was telling me to punch Jessica.

"No one even likes he-" I cut Jessica off by punching her in the face. Everyone gasped and some people started chanting, "Fight! Fight! Fight!"

Jessica was screaming as holding her nose, "Do you not know how much money that nose job costed?!" She cried, tears streaming down her face.

"I thought the forty pounds of makeup you pack on would have helped lighten the blow." I yelled angrily not caring what people thought of me.

Turns out, some people thought was funny, including James. Jessica was aware of that, "James help me!" she wailed from behind his back in fake agony.

"Get away from me." He said alarmed while shoving her away.

"WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?!" A loud voice boomed above the chants and laughter of the teenagers.

Everyone froze as they parted for the Principal, Mr. Higgins, to see what was going on. He looked from me to Jessica, then back to me.

"You two, in my office. Now." He said eerily calm for the scene that he just saw.

"But-" Jessica began to argue. "No buts." Mr. Higgins shouted. Jessica began to whimper, then cry.

I rolled my eyes and scoffed, "Real mature Jess, just turn on the water works." Mr. Higgins turned to me.

"In that case, Madilynn Falco, I'd like to see you in my office... now please." He growled.

I set my jaw and followed him down the hallway. Students looked at me as I followed behind, a bored look on my face. The popular kids glared at me while the nerds and punks grinned and gave me approving looks.

As I past Fae, I looked at her expression, she looked downright terrified. I followed her eyes to Mr. Higgins.

I shook my head, and kept following the principal down the hall. Once we arrived at his office he ushered me inside, then locked the door, which made me extremely uncomfortable.

Mr. Higgins sat down in his chair and glared at me. I slowly sat down across from him.

"So Madilynn-" He began but I interrupted him.

"It's just... Madi."

"Madi.. what did you do?"

I took a deep breath and explained what happened, orphan, tingling fist punch and all. When I told him about my tingling fists, he seemed to be a lot more interested.

Once I finished my story, he pulled out a walkie talkie looking thing and said into it, "We have her, lets go." He stood up and reached for my arm, but I pulled it away.

"I'm not going anywhere with you!" I shouted and backed up to the door. I twisted the handle but it was locked, "Help!" I yelled and pounded on the door, "Help! Anyone?!"

Footsteps sounded from the other side of the door, "Madi, fight him! He's not human!" It was Fae!

I turned around, I could still hear Fae through the door, "Luke, you and Kai need to go on through the window, quick!"

Luke? Kai? I thought to myself, then shook it off once the 'principal' grabbed my arm again.

"Your, coming with," Mr. Higgins's voice rapidly changed from his usual kind, middle age man voice to a deep, scratchy and scary voice, "me!"

He yanked my arm so hard, it felt like it was going to be dislocated. I winced and then kicked his legs out from under him with some unknown strength I never knew I had.

Just and I was going to punch him, my back started to tingle and burn. I screamed with pain as my back felt like it was going to burn off.

In my moment of pain, I forgot all about Mr. Higgins. "That's it girl, they never said they need you alive." I raised an eyebrow. That's what they say in cheesy movies. I could almost laugh, but the situation I was in made in basically impossible.

I gasped and plastered myself against the door as what used to be my principal turned into something that looked like Satan himself.

His hands turned into gnarled, hooked claws that were seeping blood and his body looked like a twisted column of stone with a heart and lungs outside of the skeleton.

The most disgusting thing was his face, his eyes were hanging outside of his face, they weren't even human, there were multiple rows of teeth set inside his mouth, sharper than swords themselves.

"Sorry Madilynn." He snarled, blood gurgling out if his throat and splattering on my face. He raised his hand, getting ready to decapitate me with his hooked claws.

I closed my eyes and shrank back against the door, not wanting to die just as the window next to the Satan thing shattered and two teenage, or at least close to teenage, boys jumped through the window.

I saw my chance, and leapt onto Mr. Higgins, forgetting my frightful experience moments ago. The thing howled and flung me off into the wall.

I gasped for air, as the impact knocked the breath out of me. I stood up slowly, watching the two boys attack the monster with their bare hands and what looks like beams of light from the older ones hands.

Satan whipped his head from side to side, as if wondering who to attack. It let it's head fall back and let out an earsplitting screech.

The boy with the shaggy brown hair called out, mostly to his friend, "It's calling reinforcements! We need to get out of here!" He ran over to me and grabbed my hand, "Fae said you can fly." He stated simply.

I could barely hear him over the pounding my head and the waves of pain radiating from my head. I opened my mouth to reply, but all that came out was a scream of pain.

A loud pop echoed around the room, the two boys stared at me in awe, or.. what looked like awe. I would never know.

"She can fly alright." The older boy said, looking back at Mr. Higgins who was now bringing his screeches to an end.

The pain in my back was still unbearable. Sirens sounded from outside the school as the shaggy haired boy led me to the window. I looked out, teenagers pointed up at us from three stories below.

"We have to jump." Oldie yelled from behind me, yes, that is his nickname now.

"Ready?" Shaggy Hair asked.

I shook my head in a no motion. He laughed, "Too bad."

And then we jumped.