Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters on Higher Ground. I only own Kaylee and her family.

She stood there, with her back against her family, thinking, just thinking. They had cornered her, put her in a position where she didn't want to be, a position which she had avoided for the last year. But now it was all out in the open, they all knew, all wanted to help her. Hah, she didn't need help; she just wanted a way out. But she knew there would be no way of escaping. Not this time.

As Kaylee turned around, she saw tears on her parent's faces. So much disappointment and pain was written on their faces. She had never meant to hurt them, never meant to cause them so much pain. But then again, they had forgotten how much pain Kaylee had gone through because of them. She knew inside her heart, that they loved her and wanted what was best for her. She had not known that her parents would go to such great lengths for getting her help. Months of denial and avoiding her family and friends had greatly worried her parents and then they had found out. Now it was too late to do anything. Her bags were packed, and her family was waiting.

"You know how much we love you, how hard it was for us to decide to send u to Horizon. But it's a safe place, a good place, you'll get better and then things will go back to how they used to be". Kaylee just hugged her mother in response, knowing that things would never be the same again.

Her father engulfed her in a hug and planted a kiss on her cheeks. "Kaylee, we love you a lot and we know that you can get through this. You're such a strong girl, you're my little girl. We'll be seeing you in a few months, and promise me that you'll try to get better."

"I promise Dad". These were the first words out of her mouth this morning and she knew that she'd honor this promise.

"Nice to meet you Kaylee, my name is Roger", said the tall dark-colored man who Kaylee had seen as soon as had come downstairs for breakfast. "I'll be escorting you to Mount Horizon. C'mon, we'd better get moving, the plane will arrive in an hour and we cannot delay any longer. Mr. and Miss. Roberts, I assure you that Kaylee is in good hands, and Peter will call you as soon as we reach Horizon".

As her bags were put into the trunk, she got into the car and sat. She could see her parent's waving and crying as the car pulled out of the driveway and headed to a place unknown to Kaylee. She had never been outside of Los Angeles in her life and now she was headed to a School for Dysfunctional Teens in the middle of nowhere. Canada, a country that she'd always hoped to visit but not like this.

When they got to the airport, her bags were checked and she was immediately taken onto the plane.

"The flight is only about 6 hours, so get some rest and I'll wake you up as soon as we land". Kaylee only nodded and was asleep in a matter of seconds. Roger wondered what she could have done to end up at Horizon. She seemed like such an innocent, quiet girl, someone who didn't have the courage to hurt her parents, let alone herself. But then again, he'd seen many kids like her before and knew the deadly secrets that many spent their whole lives blocking from other people.

He knew Peter and Sophie would eventually reach out to her in the end. All kids came not wanting to be there, with thoughts of running and getting away their main goals. But she'd settle in. Peter had the power to help these out-of-control kids, to give them back their lives. So he knew that everything would work out in the end, and in the meantime he'd be there to watch this girl, to make sure she was safe.

"Attention, the plane will be landing in a few minutes so please make sure to tighten your seatbelts. Thank you for flying EastJet Airlines, we hope that we made your flight pleasant and that you'll ride with us again". Roger awoke to this statement and he tried waking up Kaylee. But she was fast asleep. When the plane landed, he picked her up and carried her all the way to the taxi that was waiting for them outside. "Mount Horizon High School, please".

At Horizon

A few hours later, the rumbling of Kaylee's stomach woke her up. First she didn't know where she was, and then it all came back to her. All at once, like a flood of memories.

Running away, being dragged back home by the cop's, her parents telling her that she was going to be sent to a special school for kids like her, the flight here. She felt like she was on a ride, watching clips of herself.

She got up and realized that she was in a room full of beds and medical equipment. "Wow, as soon as I get here I awake to find myself in an infirmary. A great way to start off this next branch off my life"

"Oh, good you're awake. We were wondering when you were gonna get up". She looked up and saw a man in his late 30's, early 40's wearing a plaid shirt and black jeans. He had the warmest, kindest eyes she had ever seen in her life and she knew one look into them, she'd be spilling her entire life story. But experience had taught her not to say a word, to keep quiet and hope that they'd get tired of her and leave her alone.

She was almost 18, a bit less than a year than she could leave this place. Whatever it was.

"Hi, Kaylee, I'm Peter. I'm the headmaster here at this school. I have already contacted your parents and told them you arrived safely but that you were sleeping. Would you like to come with me to get a physical? I have already had your bags checked and nothing dangerous was found."

Haha, if only he knew. Kaylee had been smart, and had carefully hid her three razors into the back of her bags. She had been cutting for about 2 years now, she knew how to hide not only her scars but the blades as well.

"The rules here at Horizon are very simple. No drugs, no sex, no violence and no inappropriate touching. Whatever you decide to share with me or any other counselor will be kept between us unless I suspect violence towards others or yourself. Is that clear?"

She nodded; she knew that she'd never tell anything to any of her counselors so she was safe. And sex? She didn't remember the last date she'd been on; she knew she wasn't attractive so she wouldn't have to worry about that

Peter wondered why she was so quiet. He'd read her file, 17 years old, tall, Caucasian, has been to therapy numerous times. Is a self-mutilator, experimented with drugs, ran away a lot. He knew she'd be a tough one to crack. They all were, but he and Sophie could get through to her and help her get her life back on track.

"Okay, so you'll be in the Cliffhangers group. Your counselor is Sophie, you'll be meeting her and the group soon. Just know Kaylee, that I or any of your counselor's are always here if you want to talk all right? We'll never judge you and we'll listen to you. Come sweetie, I'll show you where you'll be sleeping then we'll head on over to the lodge to meet the Cliffhangers and Sophie."

She got up and followed Peter. She'd never admit it, but she really liked the place. It was beautiful, the view of the lake, the forests, and the smell of fresh cut grass and rain. It'd be hard, but Kaylee knew that she wouldn't mind spending her time here.

So, how'd you like it? This is my first story, so please read and review. It would be very much appreciated!! )