Author Note: So this is my story for NaNoWriMo this year, which officially began today. I'm actually really excited.
Doc Scratch stared down at the strange note shoved under his door, wondering who could have possibly left it there. He pulled the door open, but the hallway was empty. The placard naming him principal of the academy still sat gleaming on his door.
After casting a glance in both directions, Doc Scratch picked up the slip of paper. It only took a moment for him to unfold and read it. It said 'Come to the basement. We need to talk.'
He considered it for a moment; it was summer vacation so all of the students were gone. The only faculty members in the building were two janitors who kept the dust from settling in, and himself. He highly doubted either of them left the note.
It had to be an intruder, and Doc Scratch had no patience for trespassers. He straightened his dark green suit, closed the office door, and locked it behind him. The stairs to the basement weren't far, and it didn't take him long to reach his destination.
The basement of Sburb Academy was an unusual space. It functioned as one room and covered the entire school grounds, standing much taller than most underground spaces. Most of the time it was used for storing school supplies and furniture.
When Doc Scratch pushed open the door, the first thing he noticed was all the boxes shoved to one side of the room. The second thing he noticed was a small black and white bear standing in the center of the room. It's right side was completely white with a vertical line dividing it from the black side. At only two feet tall the bear shouldn't have been intimidating, but something about its half red glare put Doc Scratch on edge.
The bear stared up at him, raising its hands up to its mouth as if to cover a laugh. Doc Scratch hurried towards it, covering the distance with long strides. It might have been the strangest trespasser he'd ever seen, but he still had to deal with it.
He didn't notice the truck.
Behind the boxes, tucked against the wall, sat a black semi-truck. When Doc Scratch started walking, the truck shifted. It ran over a few of the boxes, aiming itself towards the moving target. It rolled into action, building up a bit of speed before meeting its objective. The truck driver couldn't even be bothered to honk.
Doc Scratch didn't even see it coming. It smashed right into his side, knocking him down to the concrete. A sickening crack rang out as the truck passed over his body, coming to a stop with him still underneath. He stretched one hand towards the bear, but was unable to reach it. His arm collapsed to the ground, never to move again.
The sides of the truck unfolded, revealing a sheet of polka dotted fabric. It exploded outward with a pneumatic hiss, expanding into a giant tent. Once it settled into place, the bicolored bear jumped up to the top. It perched right in the center of the tent with both arms spread wide.
"Upupupupu"
John Egbert: Super High School Level Pianist. A young boy who started playing piano at the age of three, John Egbert has performed on stages across the globe. He is considered a master of the piano. Despite his musical success, he remains a humble and friendly guy. In his free time, he enjoys pranking his father. In his free time he enjoys pranking his father, and his prankster's gambit is currently a few ticks in his favor. He hopes to make some new friends at Sburb Academy and maybe learn to play a new instrument.
Rose Lalonde: Super High School Level Author. Rose Lalonde published her novel, Complacency of the Learned, at the age of 9. It received international acclaim and avid fans still hope for a sequel. The author herself has given no inclination of this occurring, and instead spends her time taking attempting to clone her cat and reading occult fiction. She initially planned to decline the invitation to attend Sburb Academy, but after a long passive aggressive battle with her mother she accepted her enrollment. She still hopes to get out of it somehow, but the chances are slim.
Dave Strider: Super High School Level DJ. Hailing from Texas, Dave Strider started mixing music at a young age. A few of his songs hit it big and still play on the radio today. Dave is never seen without his shades, a legacy he inherited from his Bro. Many have tried to see past these protective lenses, but all have failed. He is also interested in video games and likes to DJ at local clubs.
Jade Harley: Super High School Level Scientist. Having spent her entire life on an obscure island, this will be Jade Harley's first time at an actual school. Despite her lack of public schooling, she is anything but uneducated. Her grandfather, an acclaimed scientist in his own right, taught her everything he knows. Jade was credited with the discovery of a new molecule at the age of ten, and continues to do extensive research on molecular structures.
Aradia Megido: Super High School Level Archeologist. This pale skinned teenager spent most of her life underground digging for fossils. Her largest find so far was fragments of a dinosaur skeleton that don't match up with any of the other samples so far. Though Aradia enjoys adventure and playing role playing games with her friends, she would have preferred to keep digging than going to high school.
Tavros Nitram: Super High School Level Animal Trainer. A rather meek boy, Tavros Nitram only truly feels comfortable when he's with his animals. He has trained cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, and many other different species; leading his animals to victory in international competitions. He will be allowed to bring one animal to school, despite general school policy forbidding pets on school grounds. It is unknown which animal he will bring, but it is certain that it will be well trained.
Sollux Captor: Super High School Level Hacker. Infamous for hacking the land rover on Mars, Sollux Captor was recently released from juvenile detention in order to attend Sburb Academy. He has a tendency to hack into every computer he can get his hands on, and has amassed an enormous file full of viruses. The principal has been instructed not to let him near any electronics during his time at the school.
Karkat Vantas: Super High School Level Good Luck. An average suburban boy from an average suburban family, Karkat Vantas is only attending Sburb Academy because of his superb luck. He managed to win a drawing held in the entire country, picking one student out of hundreds of thousands. When he won, he spent all of ten minutes feeling happy about it before returning to his standard state of constant irritation.
Nepeta Leijon: Super High School Level Roleplayer. A young girl who spent her days pretending to be anyone but herself, Nepeta Lejion mastered the art of imitation at a young age. She has hundreds of different imitations in her repertoire, and can present them all flawlessly. She recently performed in Las Vegas for a sold out crowd. She remains a playful child and someday hopes to become a cat. If becoming a cat fails, she would like to be an actress.
Kanaya Maryam: Super High School Level Fashion Designer. As the only new Sburb Academy student from England, Kanaya Maryam will spend her high school years far from home. Hopefully she will take comfort in the fact that her popular clothing line will be sold in stores around her. The new fashion style she created has been very popular with teenagers, and many wait for her next work with bated breath. She aspires to discover different types of fashion during her time in America.
Terezi Pyrope: Super High School Level Law. After her vast success as a prosecuting attorney in junior court, Terezi Pyrope considered skipping high school and going straight to university. She abandoned this idea when Sburb Academy invited her to attend their school, deciding her talents could be put to better use if she waited. She faces strong prejudice for being blind from birth, but makes sure to drub any nay-sayers with her cane while cackling in their faces.
Vriska Serket: Super High School Level Gamer. Unlike other teenagers her age, Vriska Serket spent her time not playing video games, but table top games. She dominated all other players, always managing to get the rolls she needed to win. However, her gloating attitude didn't make her any friends. She was reported saying that in her time at Sburb Academy she would like to find a rival worthy of destroying. She followed up by saying that if that fails, it would be nice to make at least one friend.
Equius Zahhak: Super High School Level Mechanic. With the right set of tools Equius Zahhak could build just about anything. He recently constructed a more efficient prosthetic arm which is being utilized in hospitals around the country. He also built his own car along with many other contraptions. Despite his finesse with mechanical parts, he is extremely strong and takes pride in being able to carry twice his weight on his back. His favorite beverage is milk, and he will be bringing a gallon of it to the academy just in case.
Gamzee Makara: Super High School Level Clown. After being abandoned by his birth parents at a young age, Gamzee Makara found himself a new family in a group of circus clowns. They raised him, and as they raised him they taught him all aspects of clown life. He learned how to pile into a clown car without suffocating and how to put his makeup on without smearing it. At Sburb academy, he would like to teach others the best way to slam a faygo.
Eridan Ampora: Super High School Level Marksman. After his success as the youngest member of the United States Olympic marksman team, Eridan Ampora decided to go back to school. Actually, his parents forced him to go back to school, insisting that he at least graduate from high school. They let him choose which school to attend, and when Sburb Academy invited him to attend, he jumped on the chance. After a brief argument with the principal over school policy, he will not be allowed to bring his guns to campus.
Feferi Peixes: Super High School Level Heiress. As the sole heiress to the Betty Crocker Corporation, Feferi Peixes stands to inherit the entire company. She doesn't like to brag about it and often refrains from telling people until they notice for themselves. Outside of being an heiress, she spends her time volunteering at multiple non-profit organizations, most commonly ones that help abandoned or injured animals.
Doc Scratch: Having been the principal of Sburb Academy for the last ten years, Doc Scratch fully controls every aspect of the school. He even hand picks the new students every year, combing through thousands of potential candidates. In his second year as principal, he implemented the Super High School Level Good Luck raffle in order to bring publicity to the school.
End Note: Thanks for reading, intro chapter coming soon.