Chapter 1: The Black Princess

Today, was my very first day of the 11th grade. I also turn 17 in 3 weeks. I stare up at the ceiling which was painted a very dark purple. I sighed and threw my velvety violet covers off my body, and threw my legs over the edge of my bed. Time to get up Ellie I thought to myself.

Getting up with a grunt, I start making the bed and then got changed. I decided to wear a black tank top with a pink black and white plaid skirt with a chain on the side, black leather boots up to my knees, and several silver bracelets and huge hoop earrings.

I sat down at my dresser and put some Smokey eye shadow on and shimmery clear lip gloss. My favourite lip gloss. I put all my makeup away then walked into the kitchen to grab a glass of orange juice. I never really had breakfast, so I just had juice. My mom turned around and greeted me, then said "Honey we need to talk." This meant that it was serious.

I sat down and looked at her, waiting for her to continue. "Well, last night I talked to your father..." She trailed off. That explained all the yelling. My parents are divorced, so I never really see my dad, and my mom hates his guts. "And he wanted you to come visit him. He just moved to this place called jump city, and it's in the USA. So, if you go, you'll stay there for a couple months." The only problem with this is that we live in Canada.

And far away from 'Jump City'. "He just got a higher paying job, so he moved there to do more research and stuff. I know your dad and I don't really agree, but I wanted to give you the decision if you wanted to go or not." I looked up at her and smiled. Really? This was finally a chance to move away and start over somewhere for a couple months. "Sure." I said and got up to go pack.

"Oh. Ok. Your flight leaves tonight at 7 then." My mom shouted after me. I ignored her and started packing my clothes and makeup and other random crap into my suitcase. I even packed my bikini. I then proceeded to call my best friend Maddie to tell her the news. "It'll be sooooo boring without you!" she squealed into my ear.

"I know, I know. Try not to destroy anything while I'm gone. Besides, you still have your boyfriend to keep you company. Kyle would be hurt that you didn't consider him as someone to hang out with." I said smiling into the receiver. "whatever." She said, we talked for a few more minutes before saying goodbye and hanging up. She was going to meet me at the airport to say goodbye. I finished checking that I had everything, then dragged the suitcases to the door. I walked back into my room to play on my iPod touch waiting for the time to go.

Devin Wing sat staring at his bottles with various concoctions inside. His co-worker waved his hand in front of Devin's face snapping him out of his little faze. "What's wrong? You seem out of it today." The nerdy man with glasses and frizzy red hair says to his handsome partner. For Devin was indeed handsome. He had lightly tanned skin, jet black spiky hair, and a muscular body with sharp features. Even though he was hitting 40, he looked half his age.

He looked up and replied, "sorry, I was just thinking about what I would to do with my daughter when she gets here." He was quite excited, he hadn't seen her in a while, and she had probably grown up a lot. The last time he saw her, she had been 13. Now she was almost 17, and he couldn't wait to show her his work and spend lots of time with her. He noticed some of his bottles wavering slightly. What was that? He wondered. He shook his head then continued with his work.

I sat in the airport, waiting for the plane, and Maddie, to get here. I walked towards the terminal, getting plenty of stares along the way. I had gotten used to it over the years. Even though I tried to cover my face with makeup, they still stared. This face was a blessing as well as a curse.

I had really long jet black silky hair that went down my back and ended at my waist with red natural streaks in it, perfectly formed eyebrows that I never had to pluck my entire life, big bright green sparkling eyes, a perfectly shaped nose, full lips, rosy cheeks, and a nicely shaped chin. The only piercings I really had were earrings and a nose ring. Well stud, actually. Those were much prettier.

I slumped in a seat and turned my iPod on, ignoring the outside world. Until Maddie came up and tackled me. Maddie was very pretty, but in a cute way. She had long thick brown hair, greyish blue eyes, a petite nose, and nice lips. She also had a nose ring, but she had a double piercing for her ears. I hugged her tight, then said goodbye to my mom, and got on the plane.

Once I had found my seat, I settled down, and got comfortable. Then I saw the weirdest site ever. Five teenagers came in, all very interesting looking. The first was a boy who looked about 17. He had spiky black hair and was wearing a mask over his eyes. He also wore a traffic light outfit. The next was a tall girl who had red hair, green eyes and a purple outfit. She looked about 17 too. After her was shorter boy who was green. Yes, green. He had a purple and black outfit. Then came a dark girl wearing a dark cloak. She had pale skin and looked bored. Then came the most surprising. A half robot half man walked onto the plane. This is going to be a long ride. I thought.