Kiara POV.
"Kiara!" My mother called down the hall. I was sitting in my miror, checking to see which eye colour looked best with my true form.
You see, I am a supernatural creature, a Skin Walker to be precise. They're much like the 'shapeshifters' you read about in books, except I don't just change into one thing. I can change into whatever I want. Anything from a dragon, to a paperweight. Even a dragon paperweight. It's pretty cool. But, when other supernaturals meet me, they tend to turn their noses up, since they assume that I'm fake, and that this isn't my true form, but, for the most part, I keep to what I looked like originally.
My true form is female, if you hadn't realized that, and I have fairly long brown hair down just past my shoulders that I don't cut...anymore. It is wavy, sometimes even curly. I have hazel eyes, green on the outside, and getting lighter until around the pupil is a light brown colour. I am 5'7'' without any shoes or heels, and I think my arms are a little too long for my body. But whatever.
I generally, as a rule, don't tell anybody about what I am, because if I did, they'd probably use me. But, after meeting some supernaturals at my school, it was hard to keep it a secret from somebody who knows how I feel about this.
My best friends are Evangeline, Lhaeyla, Mae and Lily. Evangeline, is half Succubus, and half Xelhua. A succubus is generally thought of something that sneaks into peoples rooms and rapes them, basically the female counterparts of Incubi, which- thankfully- is untrue. Though a very few number still continue with this... different tradition, most do not, and especially not Evangeline. A Xelhua is a creature with extreme beauty. She has long, wavy auburn hair, and hazel eyes greener than my own.
Lhaeyla is a water nymph, so she loves swimming, and everything that entails. She also has the power of seduction, but she'd never use it, she's too innocent for that. She has short blonde hair, that is wavy as well. She has blue eyes, the colour of the water, so I guess it's fitting that she's a water nymph.
Mae is human, the only human in the group. It's breaks my heart that we have to keep the secret from her, but we do. It's law. If I could, I'd have told her long ago, just because I know she'd never take advantage of me. She has long, straight dark brown hair, and gray-blue eyes.
Lily is a vampire, one that grows, so she obviously doesn't attract too much attention. She has curly blonde hair to her shoulders, and deep blue eyes, and her fangs retract, so if she smiles with her teeth you wouldn't be able to tell that there was anything different about her.
"Kiara answer me!" My mother called again. She was also a Skin Walker, and so was my dad. It was a hilarious day when they both found out, the day after they were engaged.
"Sorry Mum! What is it?" I asked. I finally decided to go with my natural green-hazel.
"Don't make plans for a week from now okay!" she called upstairs.
" 'Kay!" I called and wondered why. I shrugged. Who cares? It doesn't change anything. I really am one of those 'live in the now' people. I guess that's good. Sometimes.
I go up from my mirror and walked down the stairs, and then heard the sound of hushed voices.
"Just tell her Sally..." my dad whispered.
"No, she'd never go with it..." she whispered back.
"Sally she'll..." and then I couldn't hear anymore.
What the hell?
Mae POV. A week later.
I walked into my mother's bedroom to ask her where my closet had gone. And then I saw the bed covered in my clothes. I guess I don't need to ask anymore... "What is this?" I asked, indicating her, the clothes, and the suitcase that was already fully packed, and then the other one she was still packing. She stopped in mid-fold and her eyes widened. What're you hiding Mom?
"We're going on a surprise trip." she smiled guiltily. Her short blonde-brown hair was straight, and she was still in her pajamas.
"Two days before school starts?" I asked suspiciously, with my arms crossed over my chest. My dark hair was up in a high ponytail, and it swayed a little when I moved my head. She was too surprised to notice the ponytail- that was how I knew something really was going on. She always said something about my hair when I had it up, because it so rarely happens.
"Yes. We need it. A relaxing time for all of us." she said, turning. I could sense that she was hiding something from me but I had no idea what it was.
"Whatever. I guess this means you're packing for me?" I asked.
She nodded and then paused. "Well, I haven't packed anything that you'd never be able to live without..."
What's that supposed to mean? "Um.. okay... well I'm going to go and pack some things that I'd like to take, 'kay?"
She nodded and I turned and left the room, extremely confused. She never did this. I was going to find out what she was doing, but I had to do it soon. It looked like we were leaving soon.
Okay guys, so here's the chapter! *cheers* I know you're extremely excited, and happy about it, and that you guys are going to want alot more. And more there'll be, but you need to harass Emily, remember.
-Kirsten E)
This part is by Emily! Hooray!
Evangeline POV:
Befuddled, I looked down at the letter, an acceptance letter for a school I'd never taken the time to apply to.
"Mom..." I called.
"Yes?" she answered, poking her head around the corner.
"Did you sign me up to a school called Arden Academy for Gifted Students?" I asked, with doubt in my voice.
Surely she wouldn't have done this without asking. I like my school, I don't want to leave.
"Well... you can't tell your friends this, until their mothers tell them themselves... but me and Kiara's mother, Lily's mother, Mae's mother and Lhaeyla's mother all decided to send you kids there." she said, looking at me wearily. i could tell she was watching me closely to observe my full response.
They were my best friends, i don't know what kind of response she was searching for. I was a little overwhelmed to tell you the truth. I don't take surprises very well.
"Wouldn't they get the same acceptance letter?" I questioned.
"Well yes but... their mothers were very vigilant to see when it came in the mail."
I ran my fingers through my light auburn hair. It felt soft between my fingers and I felt a bit of resentment towards my mother for making me keep this vital information from my best friends, but I have to follow through with it anyways. "You know Mom, it's going to be rather hard for me to keep this from them."
"I know but, I'm hoping that you will not have to keep this secret for long." she replied.
"Alright. What is this school even for?"
"Well, it's technically a school for supernaturals, but anyone can go there, including humans. The only difference from regular school is that all the teachers and staff are supernaturals. As well, all the humans that go there are still not allowed to know about supernaturals."she informed me.
I was surprised when she began to explain in depth what life would be like while I was there. "I wouldn't be sending you there if i didn't know for sure it was a safe environment for you to live in. And besides you'll be with your best friends." she reasoned.
I didn't want to go to a new school. What was wrong with the one I was attending now? Nothing! That's what. Absolutely nothing. I had no doubt that my mom wanted the best for me, but i want to certain that going to this school was. I wanted time to think. i had to get some air. I needed to process this.
Letter still in hand I turned around and walked out of the house.
As I walked out i closed the door at my heals. I wanted my mom to know that i didn't want to be followed.
I knew where i was going. Down to the lake.
When I arrived at the lake, I made my way down to the water.
I weaved through the tall grass to get to my usual seat next to the water. I sat down, pulled my knees up to my chest and rested my chin on them.
I watched the waves roll smoothly along the banks. There were no annoying boats or cottages housing loud teen who liked to party. The water was so clear and peaceful that is why i loved coming here so much. I closed my eyes and let my mind drift, only listening to the sound of the waves. I tried to imagine myself at a strange school around new people. Although there would be others similar to my capabilities, they still aren't ones to be trusted. I don't see how my mother could possibly think this is a good idea.
I wasn't taking this news very well but I wondered how my friends would take it. The thought circles my mind for what seemed like a long time.
It was hard to imagine how they would each act but non the less I had a pretty good idea.
Kiara would probably take it pretty well but I doubt her parents have even told her yet. But someone like Lhaeyla, well Lhaeyla is a very sensitive girl. She'd probably not take it very well, but soon after come too as well. Lily is probably the one we should be concerned about though. She's a vampire so she's just a little temperamental, but other than that she's a perfectly reasonable person, so I don't see why she wouldn't be okay with it... in time.
I sleepily experimented with the ideas. Then finally returning to my initial thought on going to Arden Academy. But before i could alter my thought on that subject again i dozed off.