Conquests of the Heart- Chapter 1
Today is the day. Today I am going to be graduating from high school, 13 long years of torture is finally over. I can't help but think back to all the times I have caused my parents pain due to all the phases I went through that every normal teenager does during their teen years. But, let's just say I am no normal teenager I have a few gifts that only a selected few know about. One of them is being able to see what has past, what is to come, and what is. Knowing I carry a burden such as foresight is hard for me not to want to interfere with certain people's lives just so they can have a better life. But, knowing if I interfered without proper reason to be what pains me the most. I have watched many people I love die due to knowing if I interfere with their future that I can disrupt on what is supposed to be.
"Odette Thompson," my principal called out my name immediately cuing that it was my turn to go up to the stage and collect my diploma. I slowly raised myself up from where I was seated and made my way to the stage. Like a swan I very gracefully approached the stage. When I finally reached the top of it I began to have a sense of fear that I would hurt my principal. There is another one of my powers, whenever I touch someone my skin automatically turns a shade of very dark blue and the person who I touched feels like they are being scorched with the coldness that are being emitted from my hands.
I very slowly approach my principal and begin to take my diploma. Knowing that if I only have a certain amount of time before I begin to scorch my principal with my frosty hands. So I very quickly took my diploma and shook all the hands of the teachers for only about three seconds. There are so many reasons why I don't like to be the center of attention like I am right now. One of them being that I have one gold eye and one red eye. People in my school always thought my eyes were super cool so thus making me one of the most popular people in school. But, there were still a select few who questioned why I am even popular and saying that my eye's "are the spawn of Satan".
I began to make my way towards my parents since the ceremony just ended. "Odette, my daughter, congratulations," my father said giving me a hug, then a kiss on my head. I felt proud of myself knowing that I graduated on the top of my class and I was even more happy I didn't have to give a speech to my fellow class mates. "Thank you dad," I said with a true smile on my face. Whenever I am around my family I always feel at home with them no matter what. Also, knowing that they are my anchor in life is what drives to be just like them every day.
I began to look for mother knowing she was probably hiding somewhere to have a surprise for me. I looked at my dad with questioning look, "Don't worry sweetheart she was here she just had to go home to do something real quick," my dad said with a secret glint in his eye's as if he knew something that I didn't. "Alright dad, but can we head home I want to change out of these heels they are killing my feet from just standing in them," my father laughed knowing that he would do anything for me is what always brought a smile to my face. "Alright sweetheart we can head home," my father said with that same glint still in his eyes.
Finally I and my dad made it home. I noticed that it was starting to begin t be afternoon and still there was no sign of my mom. I began to worry. I was interrupted from my thoughts when I heard a car honk outside my window. I looked outside with a questioning look but my questioning look was replaced with one of utter excitement. I began to dash outside to see that my mother got me a dream car. A 1960's Beatle that was in mint condition and nobody but me would own it now. It had blue paint. Also, a new customization that allowed the top to come down and let my hair flow freely. I ran to my mother and tackled her with a bear hug. "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" I exclaimed with the most joy I have had in a long time. My mother laughed a joyful laugh that signified that she knew that she got me something that last more than just a plain old toy for a toddler. "Your welcome, sweetheart. You know that your father and I have been wanting to get this car for you since you turned 16. But, we figured we should wait until your graduation," my mother said while smiling, then giving me a wink.
My mother was one of those mothers who is chill and laid back about most stuff. But, when it comes to certain things never question her on it. Also, she was the type to love to tease people no matter who they were just as friendly way to make new friends. Also, to show that she meant no harm. "Mom, thank you so much," I said while elongating my "s". Then I heard my father laugh behind me scaring me just a bit. I then turned around to see my father smiling and the twinkle in his eye was now a mass ball of mischief. "You knew didn't you dad?" I asked flabbergasted that I didn't see this coming with my gift of foresight. "Well I couldn't have very well told you about your surprise now could I?" my dad responded with a rhetorical question.
My mother and father began to laugh again at the way my face scrunched up at not being able to know that this was going to happen. "Honey if your face scrunches up even more you will get even more wrinkles," my mom said to me. I knew I couldn't hold back my laughter either knowing that they got me once again by surprise which is quite rare, with my gift of foresight. I began laughing with them due to how infectious my parents' laughter was. I knew that I would miss them when I went to college and went out to experience life on my own. Soon the laughter died down as we made our way to my new car to see how it looked. I looked up to see my mother holding up the car keys as if signaling me to take my new car for a spin.
I immediately snatched the keys from my mother's hands and gave both my parents a big hug. Then proceeded to get in the car as I left the drive way I heard my mother say, "Drive safe!" with responding with the usual , "I will." I began to drive towards the capital of New York City. Then I noticed something was off about everything. It looked like the apocalypse went through here. Then all of a sudden I heard a crash and I look up to the sky to see that there was a portal (which I am presuming that is what it is) in the middle of the sky. With a bunch of aliens coming out of the portal attacking innocent beings. I knew I had to do something and I instantly took action. I began to head towards the Stark Tower knowing I had to shut down that portal so no more aliens could get through. I ran as fast as my feet would take me. Then I finally made it to the very top of the tower. I looked at what was before me and knew I would have to do what I have never done before. I turned my hand a very deep blue that it was almost black. I remember my parents always told me to never turn into this form for it hurts more than any of my other forms. I began to push my hand through what I assumed was the base of the portal and began to push all my power into shutting down the portal. I heard something behind me and turned around to see a red headed woman near me. She nodded towards me signaling for me to continue to close the portal.
Finally with one last push I closed the portal then collapsed on the ground knowing that my last bit of energy was spent. I look up at the red head and see she disappeared and everything just goes black.
