Okay, yeah. So my freshman year was pretty cool. It's highschool. My girlfriend, Gwen, became my archenemy. My archenemy, Warren Peace, became my best friend. And my best friend, Layla, became my girlfriend. Freshman year rocked but now I'm a sophomore and I'm a Stronghold. I've got a reputation to live up to. The Stronghold Three has been introduced to the world and well now I'm a superhero and I'm not a senior! And that's where the problem is. I'm a hero and I'm not even a graduate.
CHAPTER ONE: SOPHOMORE
The red phone ringing was a clear call for The Stronghold Three to go. Steve Stronghold, The Commander, Josie Stronghold, Jetstream, and Will Stronghold, well he hasn't really gotten a name yet. It was a call to work but Will was feeling the pressure. When the call came it usually came during the time of school so he barely got to go with his parents on the morning commute because his mother insists he must attend school. So, he goes to the bus as mayhem is occuring in the city. But Jetstream and The Commander are alright, they always are.
Will turns the corner to see that his girlfriend, Layla, was waiting for him at the bus stop. She gives him a kiss on the cheek as he hugs her. They've been doing that ever morning and it never seemed to get old.
" So, we're sophomores!" she shouted as she hugged him even tighter.
Will laughed," Yeah, I know Layla."
" What do you think we're gonna be doing this year?" she asked as the bus came in.
" Ron!" the two smiled as the doors opened to reveal their friend the bus driver.
Ever since falling into a vat of toxic waste, Ron gained the ability to change form from his average human self to a larger colossal version of himself.
" Thought you'd be downtown." Layla said as they got into the bus.
" Oh, I only fight robots. Super powers and weapons aren't my type of things."
Will stared at his friend," What do you mean?"
" Take a seat and let me turn on the TV. Let's watch your parents." Ron said.
Magenta, Zack, and Ethan were sitting right behind Ron. The seat across was empty and reserved for them. The screen on the right tuned into the color of a tv and snapped on.
" The Commander and Jetstream are in trouble. Where's the Stronghold Three?!" came a worried newscaster.
" Mom! Dad!" Will yelled standing up and watching his parents getting thrown around the city.
They had knocked several of these people out but their powers seemed to be on the shaky side.
" Sit down, Will! Sky High's on the case!" Ron yelled as the buckles came out and the bus took off.
" Downtown!" Ron yelled.
The students cheered.
" Um, Principal Powers. Assistance downtown." Ron said into a walkie-talkie.
" We are not the police, Ron. Now what's going on."
" Taking the sophomore's on a case."
" No! Are you crazy."
" Just to let you know."
" We're sending alumni."
" No!" Will said grabbing the speaker," Send Warren Peace and Samantha Walkers!"
" Will Stronghold?"
" Yes. Look, I need Warren and Sam!"
" Mr-"
" Now, Mrs. Powers! My parents are in trouble."
There was no reply but as they were zooming through the sky they heard the voice of Warren Peace.
" Will, what's wrong?"
" Warren, get your ass and Samantha's downtown. There's a major problem."
" Got it."
There was static before it was turned off. Everyone was staring at Will. He was taking full charge of this. Ron gave a smile at the teen and Will saw a proud smile flash on the faces of his classmates but he was focused and the proud smile of Layla as she stood and joined him standing in the front.
Downtown came into clear view as Jetstream or her colors flew around. Lasers colored white were flying around. Similar looking to-
" Royal Pain?" came Ethan's voice.
" Maybe." Will said and squinted.
There were thuds on the roof. Ron opened the door as they were in the air and Warren and Samantha jumped in.
" Glad you can make it." Zack said.
Warren flashed a smile as he held on to Samantha's hand. Her ice powers were cancelling his fire.
" Didn't think of two people that we needed than you two." Will said.
" Okay, now what's the problem?"
A white flash barely missed the bus as Ron swerved to dodge it. Screams came from the load of students. Will turned Layla holding his hand.
" Alright, flyers or levitators with me! Grab a sidekick we'll be needing them. Ron'll drop us off!" he said nodding to Ron and getting confirmation back," Now, flyers get to Jetstream and The Commander and get to the bus. Ron'll drive you off to Sky High. Warren, Samantha, Layla, and I will take care of these guys!"
Warren stared at Will as he faced forward toward the glass. His mother and father were on different buildings and their attackers weren't even visible.
" What makes you think we can take them?"
" Gut feeling."
" Will, we're going with you." the sidekicks offered.
" No, get Powers and the teachers down here to help. Just get my parents out of here."
" Got it, Will." Ron said landing the bus.
" Alright, flyers!" he yelled as the bus doors opened and he, Layla, Warren, and Samantha got out.
At least five people got out. Will holding Layla flew up and spotted his parents and their attackers.
" Who is that?" Layla asked and they heard Warren's warning echo in their ears.
" LOOK OUT!" he screamed and fired a firebal at them sending the two of them plummeting but Will's flight kicked in and they found that Warren had saved them from that beam of light.
The young couple found themselves on the ground and staring at the man that fired it.
" Who are you?" Will asked pushing Layla behind him.
" My name is none of your concern. But I know who you are young son of Commander and Jetstream."
" You know nothing about me." Will hissed as Warren and Samntha landed.
Because of Warren's knew ability of a fire-enhanced flight he's able to fly to Sky High and well, fly.
" Warren Peace. You're father says," Hello"."
" Phantom." Warren muttered.
" Who?"
" A man who takes people's powers by stunning them with a ray. I knew I recognized it!"
" Warren, what are you-"
" My name is Phantom and I do take powers. Your parents power will be mine!"
" Yeah, well I've got theirs and your going down." Will said as al four of them moved into an attacking stance.
" How cute." the man teased as he raised his hand creating a barrier between Will and the three of his friends.
He then with telekinesis threw him to a hall.
" Will!" the three screamed pounding their fists on the shield.
" Stand back." Warren ordered as the other two girls did and he fired the fireballs at the wall but it didn't fall.
" My turn." Samantha said.
" No, I can control mine." Layla said as she took a tree and grew it's branches causing it to swing trying to swat the Phantom aside but he burned it down and then made the shield translucent.
Now Will couldn't see his friends and his friends couldn't see him.
" Now, you said you had your parents powers?" the man asked leaning toward a weakened Will before he threw him against another wall and another each time causing brick to fall and blood to run down Will's face.
" Will! Will!" Layla and Warren screamed as Samantha was trying to freeze the shield to break it.
" We're coming." the senior yelled.
" They'll be too late." the Phantom said drawing a laser looking like the Pacifier.
There was a sound of laser fire and a scream of pain from the young Stronghold.
" WILL!!" Layla yelled as Sam's power finally froze the shield.
" Get back!" Warren shouted as they did and he kicked the shield down causing shards of ice to go flying.
It shattered around the Phantom and struck the gun.
" It doesn't matter anymore." the man said," I've got the power of the three."
He flew off leaving Will Stronghold lying in the middle of the street.
" Will." Layla whispered as she ran to him and knelt by his side.
Warren looked up to see that people from Sky High were arriving.
" Always late." he cursed as he and Samantha slowly walked over to the two sophomores.
The blood from Will's lips was wiped away. Layla did her best to fix his mussed hair but that was the least of their problems. She pressed her fingers to some parts of his arms and chest.
" Anything broken?" Samantha asked.
" Don't feel anything." Layla replied.
Will took a deep breath as he awoke and jolted upright with a groan. His muscles hurt even though he didn't even have a chance to use them. This Phantom threw Will to the walls fast and easily.
" The man's a telekinetic." Warren said.
" Yeah, but he said something about taking his powers." Sam pointed out.
Will was looking around confused and looking like he' lost...something.
" What's worng?" the three asked.
" My powers. I can't feel them. I've-" he started and swallowed hard and he punched the hard cement trying to break it and trying to fly but," I've lost them. I've lost my powers."