The Way We Live: A Rocket Power Story
FF Summary: Change can be for the worst or the better. As for the Rocket gang, change is something that almost breaks their group apart. Join Reggie, Otto, Sam and Twister, as they navigate through High School while dealing with situations that will change them forever. After all, it's now about what happens in life but the journey of life. Its about the way we live.
Disclaimer: I do not own Rocket Power or any professional brands mentioned in this story
Chapter 1-Changes
"Good Morning, Ocean Shores! This is your host Rob on air, live from HOT 93.5 FM radio! Today is a sunny day with-"the sound of the alarm was abruptly cut off by no other than a girl named Regina Danielle Rocket, one of the prettiest and most competitive girls residing in Ocean Shores. Reggie stifled a yawn as she got up and walked to her vanity. Today would be her last first day of high school. She was officially a senior which meant many rites of passages such as her last homecoming, applying to university, senior trip, senior prom, senior prank and finally graduation. Much had changed over the course of four years, that's for sure. The gang grew up and was tight as ever, but Reggie couldn't help but to feel alone. She stared her picture that rested on the vanity, a picture of Otto, Twister, Sam, and her all decked out in their sportswear with Otto holding up a first place trophy. That was the year they won the MadTown skate competition against Lars and his friends. Looking back in retrospect, Reggie smiled knowing that she had two amazing best friends and an awesome younger brother to always be there for her and still were.
"Reg, hurry up! Breakfast is ready!" Otto yelled from outside her door while running downstairs to eat. The sound of his voice startled her out of her thoughts and she looked towards her clock. Reggie sighed. It was already 7:20 and school started at eight. "Be down in a sec!" She yelled from her door. Deciding on a quick shower, Reggie frantically searched her walk-in closet for the sexiest thing she could find. She wanted to make an impression this year. Usually, Reggie didn't care much about her looks and although she was pretty she rarely showed her feminine side. She threw on her baby blue denim short shorts, a white V-neck bay tee that showed off her belly piercing and a heart necklace that Otto gave her for her fourteenth birthday. She combed her long violet hair back into a messy, wavy ponytail not bothering to straighten her hair. Some black eyeliner and rosy lip gloss along with her favorite Addidas completed her look. Reggie stood about 5'6 and had hazel eyes that glistened with the sun. She had slight curves, but for the most part was slender with perfectly tanned legs. Giving herself a onceover, she rushed downstairs grabbing her backpack along the way. "Finally Reg! You've managed to make it downstairs in time before I eat your stack of pancakes." Otto said annoyed turning to look at his sister. "What the hell! Reg, go put some clothes on!" Otto shouted noticing his sister's revealing choice of clothing. "Can it Rocket Boy. You act like I'm naked and besides plenty of girls dress like this. Not to mention, you've seen me in less, less being my bikini." Reggie countered sitting down at the table helping herself to her pancakes. Otto just rolled his eyes downing his third pancake in haste. Oswald "Otto" Timothy Rocket was almost sixteen and a sophomore in high school. He had dark brown eyes and long auburn dreads with caramel tips on the ends. Otto was considered a total babe at Ocean Shores High. He was 6 ft; muscular and often showed off his six pack and physique. Wearing, a yellow polo with burgundy cargo pants, he was the leader of the gang and was still as hot tempered as ever. However, he was very protective of his older sister and over the years grew more affectionate and would whomp anyone who messed with her.
Otto took a pancake off of Reggie's plate and smirked. "Otto!" Reggie wailed annoyed. "Need my strength for today's game." He shrugged. "Don't worry Rocket Girl, here's another with strawberry syrup your favorite." Raymundo said walking over with a fresh stack. "Thanks Dad. Hey where's Noelani?" she asked out of curiosity. Ray and Noelani were married and going strong and Reggie loved her. Reggie and Noelani were extremely close and although she could never take the place of Danni (Reggie and Otto's mom) Reggie appreciated her. "Good question, princess. Kids, I have some news." Ray said unsure of how his kids would take it. The kitchen grew silent as the two were waiting for their dad to speak. "This can't be good…" Otto mumbled under his breath which earned a glare from Ray. "Actually, Rocket Boy its very good news. Noelani is at the doctors because, well," Ray blushed and at this Reggie instantly caught on. "No way! No effin way! O-M-G dad!" she jumped up and squealed. Otto who was still confused just groaned. "Arrgh, will somebody to me already! Geez!" At his outburst, Reggie turned towards her brother surprised. "Don't you get it Otto? Raymundo and Noelani are having a baby! Noelani's pregnant. I want a little sister!" she said bouncing up and down. Otto's jaw dropped. "What!?" He could not believe this was happening. Another sibling? How the hell did this happen. He thought. The image quickly made him shudder in response. "How in the world did this happen?" he said ready to puke. At the weird stress he got from his Dad and Reggie, he quickly corrected himself. "I-I mean I know how it happened but aren't you guys like old?" Ray just sighed. "Otto, were not that old and as long as I'm still virile better late than ever. Speaking of late its 7:45 you guys better go before you be late for school." Ray said ushering his kids out the door. The pair munched down the rest of breakfast and hurried out into the cul-de-sac to meet Sam and Twister.
A sixteen year old teenager with sandy long orange hair that fell to his shoulders and sun kissed bronze skin standing at 6'2, the tallest of the group, waited outside for the Rocket duo to come out. Maurice Francisco Esteban Rodriguez also known as Twister was growing impatient. Wearing the same hat he always wore as a kid (only it fit him perfectly); he wore khaki cargo shorts, and a black wife beater, with a shark tooth necklace around his neck and a pair of sneaks. Twister had jellybean green eyes and freckles on his face but he was considered sexy especially by a certain violet haired girl. Unlike Otto and Sam, Twister had some muscle mass but he was more toned and lean. Twister would be starting his sophomore year right along with Otto and surprisingly, Twister was, well… Twister. He changed the least out of the gang. Twister was still funny and dim-witted at times but all in all he was loyal and loving despite being slow to catch on. Last but not least, there was Samuel Lawrence Dullard (Sammy L. Dullard) known by Sam, Sammy, and The Squid. The Squid changed the most out of the group becoming less shy and more outgoing. He stood a 5'10 and was no longer the chubby ten year old that always beefed it at sports. Still the brains of the group, Sam had short, spiky, blond hair, blue eyes, wore thin frame glasses, and donned an orange tee with blue jeans and sandals. In short, Sam was fit and spent most of his time working out, studying, working on the Zine with Reggie, and attending wrestling practices. He still beefed at surfing, but his skills improved greatly with skating, grinding, and hockey that he was the best goalie in Ocean Shores. Sam was the first to speak as he noticed a disgruntled Otto storm out along with Reggie in tow. "Hey guys ready for the first day of school?" he said excited to be a senior. He was going on seventeen. "Whatever, dude. Let's bail before some other surprises pop up." He said sulking. "Ottoman what's wrong?" Twister said scratching his head. Before anyone could say anything Reggie smiled and shouted "Noelani's pregnant! We're having another Rocket sibling." Everyone turned to her and Twister's eyes widened. Not because of the news but because of what Reggie was wearing.
Twister and Reggie became really close and shared more secrets with one another than Reggie did with Clio and Twister with Otto. He kept denying that there was a growing attraction between them but by how hot Reggie was looking it was getting harder for him to deny his feelings. 'Damn another Rocket kid? Wow. I never want to have kids unless it's with someone I can trust like Reggie. Wait where did that come from? I DO NOT LIKE REGGIE. She's my best friend and Otto sister and Otto is my best bro.' "Hello! Earth to Twister!" Otto yelled in annoyance snapping the young man out of his thoughts. "Huh?" he said confused. "I said, don't you think it crazy that they're having a baby?" Otto stated. "Oh, yeah that's crazy dude." Twister said absentmindedly. "Well, Otto, think of change as a good thing. In order to change we must accept the good and the bad in order to grow." Sam added. "Save it Squid. I just want to get to school on time and not be late like last year thanks to Twist taking forever!" Otto said grabbing his skateboard heading off. Sam followed suit, leaving Twister and Reggie behind. "So Reggie, ready for your senior year?" Twister asked. Reggie blushed. Staring into Twister's eyes always made her blush. "Um yeah. Hey, you're still going to let me tutor you right?" Last year Twister was in danger of failing the ninth grade until Reggie tutored him. Now he planned on making an effort to do well in school and Reggie motivated him to do better. "Of course, wouldn't have it any other way. By the way, you look beautiful today Reg. You're always beautiful." He said. Reggie turned a darker shade of red and smiled. "Thanks, Twister. That means a lot to me. Now let's head off before were late don't want to get detention on the first day." As the two boarded down the hill off to Ocean Shores High, Reggie thought about Twister. He looked sexy with his abs, and toned and it made her melt. Her wish for this school year was that Twister would feel the same about her. Yes, they were very close friends but she felt something more and lately, her feelings toward him were growing stronger. 'Get a grip girl, this is Twister were talking about. He does NOT like you. Besides he's your brother's best friend, what girl has a crush on their brother's best bro? Oh wait me.' As Reggie approached the high school Sam's words echoed in her head. 'Think of change as a good thing. In order to change we must accept the good and the bad in order to grow.' Reggie hoped that a change in her and Twister's relationship would be coming and soon. This could be the start of something new. Usually, Reggie like Otto hated change. However, if it would help her grow then maybe change wasn't so bad after all.