Sky High

I walked along the path, pristine perfect gardens and houses surrounding me. I should start by telling you my name- Amelia. I lived with y dad, his best friend Brian and my brother Matt. We were all supers. My dad was neither a villain nor a hero- though he did have powers, such as Brian my brother and me. We all had different powers; my dad could control people's minds, Brian could freeze things, Matt could create earthquakes, and finally I could control darkness- you know, going into shadows and creating shadows and all that jazz... also if a room was completely dark, then I could suffocate people... but I don't tend to use that one for obvious reasons. Also, for some reason I could control peoples minds...it wasn't very powerful, but it was enough to be able to blame other people or give them a 'feeling' to do or not to do something. I liked it cause my eyes started glowing...I thought it was pretty cool, but Will said it freaked people out.

My white blonde hair was straightened as usual and my side fringe flopped over my left eye. My eyes were bright red- the main reason I was forced to wear sunglasses since year two. I was wearing a black denim mini skirt, black high tops, a white spaghetti strap tank top and finally a purple and black striped hoodie with cat ears on the hood.

Large black skull candy headphones covered my ears- blasting out Marilyn Manson- and my hood was up, showing off the cat ears nicely. As I bobbed along I finally made it to my destination; one of the most immaculate houses on the block, and started to make my way up the pathway to the front door.

I walked straight in, and into the kitchen where I found Mrs Stronghold making breakfast and Layla.

"Hey Mrs. S, Hey Layla!" I said brightly, as I plopped myself down at the table next to Layla.

"Hey Amelia! Want some breakfast?" Mrs Stronghold asked.

"Na- I had some before I came...juice is good though" I said, getting up and pouring myself a glass of juice. I was here so often it was like a second home- even though I was practically a goth, and I actually thought villains were cool, the Strongholds put up with it...I liked to think it was because I could kick their asses with my awesome powers, but it was mainly cause they were nice...and they had a lot of extra food lying around.

"I'm so excited- we're starting a high school for people like US!" Layla said cheerily, as she sipped her own orange juice.

"Yeah- but now I won't be able to blame someone else when I have a power trip or something..." I replied, sighing dramatically. Layla rolled her eyes.

"You got one kid expelled for breaking the window though- it'll serve you right to finally take the blame." I rolled my eyes at Layla's 'always be kind to others' attitude. She had good morals, but it really cramped my style.

Then Will and his dad came down. I waved to them both, before going back to sipping my juice.

"Hello commander" Layla said, itching her eye to indicate that he hadn't put his glasses on.

"Oh- thank you Layla." Mr Stronghold quickly took his glasses out and put them on.

Before any real conversation could start the phone started ringing. Mrs S went to get the house phone, but Mr S stopped her.

"No Josie...It's the other phone." He said dramatically.

Within a matter of moments they had both disappeared into the 'secret sanctum'.

Whilst Will and Layla watched Will's parents on TV, fighting a giant robot or something, I went through their fridge. I smiled as I saw a chocolate bar with a little post it on saying 'AMELIA'. I grabbed it and shoved it in my bag.

We were now out the door and walking to the Sky high bus stop.

"I know it's only our first year and all... but I can't wait to start fighting for humanity and all that..." Layla said after we had waved to one of Will's neighbours.

"Me neither- I can't wait to beat the crap outta heroes- uh, I mean bad guys!" I exclaimed, fist pumping the air.

The two of them rolled my eyes at me- they knew I could be evil and a little twisted when I wanted- but I knew they still loved me...maybe.

When we reached the bus stop it didn't take long for the bus to arrive.

"Ummm is this the bus to sky high?" Will asked timidly.

"SHHHHHHHHH do you want EVERY villain in the area to know who we are?" Exclaimed the bus driver loudly.

"If WE don't YOU will..." I said rolling my eyes at the bus driver. He shot me a glare, before turning back to Will.

"Sorry..." Will said, looking apologetic.

"What's your name freshman?"

"Will...Will Stronghold" The bus driver looked shocked, then as though his birthday had come early. Here we go...

"Everyone! This is WILL STRONGHOLD son of the Commander and Jetstream!" He seized Will's hand and started introducing himself as 'Ron Wilson...Bus driver.'

"You, up. Will Stronghold has the seat up front." He said to the two kids who had the front seats.

The kid wearing a neon orange tracksuit stood up immediately.

"It would be an honour. I'm Ethan by the way-" He shook Wills hand.

"That's alright-" Will tried to tell the kid it was fine, but he had turned to the girl that he had been sat next to.

"Magenta, get up."

"Why? He only needs one seat." She said moodily.

"One for his girlfriend." He said, gesturing to Layla. I smirked as the two started to blush and explain that they were 'just friends'. Those two were sooo gonna end up together.

As they were explaining, I slipped into the seat next to Magenta- I almost cracked up as some nerd called Larry tried to hit on Layla after he found out she wasn't Will's girlfriend.

"I'm Amelia." I said to Magenta before shoving my headphones over my ears, blasting out fall out boy.

I glanced at her, to see her smirk before putting her own headphones in.

I glanced behind me, to see that Will was sat next to a dude with a bright yellow tracksuit, and white hair, who was making wild hand gestures as he talked.

Finally we reached a deserted road, and the bus came to a stop.

"Next stop... Sky High!" Ron Wilson said, ripping off his sleeve to reveal a badge with the Sky High crest on. Seat belts shot out of the chairs and strapped us all in securely.

Then, the bus went over the edge.


I, along with the rest of the new students was surprised when the bus didn't fall, but flew up in the air. Hey, this is like a roller coaster. I grinned as we went up, in contrast with everyone else's screams of terror.

As we got going, the screams started to die down, though I noticed the nerd, Larry, kept on going for a bit longer. I thought it was actually pretty cool; when you looked out the window it looked as though we were driving on a road made out of clouds, and it was pretty funny when a flock of birds passed by Larry, making him jump.

Then, a large object started coming into view. I ignored the bus drivers little speech about the school always moving to avoid enemy attacks, and only 'a special few' were given the location- meaning him and the other bus drivers, probably. The school was large, and was on a humungous platform thing. Brightly dressed students littered the grounds, and I looked down at the black and purple outfit I was wearing...great, I was going to stand out at this school- at least Magenta didn't look like she was about to start wearing neon colours any time soon.

The bus landed with a few juttering thuds before coming to a stop.

"Sorry!" The bus driver called. I was out the bus as soon as he opened the doors. This was so friggin cool!

I leaned against the bus as I waited for Will and Layla to get out.

Magenta leaned next to me boredly.

"They could've warned us about the bus ride..." she muttered.

I laughed.

"Where would be the fun in that? I thought it was freakin awesome!" I exclaimed grinning. She rolled her eyes and continued muttering under her breath about the bus ride.

As soon as they got out I started walking with Will and Layla towards the school, along with the other freshmen. All of us seemed to be clumped together in a group- which for some reason was getting tighter...then I noticed a large blur spinning around us all, forcing us all together...