-GWEN-
To say I was tired would be an understatement: I was exhausted. I just wish I knew who I was… like everyone else. What is my natural power?
Liana found me one day… just moping around. She showed me how to find my inner powers, but I knew that they weren't natural; they were given to me. She knew it, too. But, then who gave them to me? And why? We still haven't found that out.
Liana… I miss her. She used to be one of the leaders, before I was. We used to be the Almighty 8.... I can still remember Heather and Liana, standing side by side as the two leaders of our group. After all, they had started this union.
But things changed.... We should have seen the change in Heather, but we didn't. However, Liana did. Liana was Heather's adopted sister, and she tried to help Heather. But look where that got her… I remember that day so well. We had just come back from a battle - a battle in which Heather barely took place in - and Liana decided to approach her sister in public that day. She asked what had changed and where her spirit went... but this only angered Heather. So, she took out the Gem of the Underworld - which no one knew she even had - and... she used it on her. She used it on her sister when they were both at their weakest. The Gem of the Underworld can weaken any member of the Almighty 6, and even regular mortals, but... if we are too weak, it will destroy us. And it did; it destroyed her.
Even our immortality didn't save her. If only we had the Crystal Heart in possession... then we could've healed her perhaps! But... it was too late. We watched as Liana's fragile body withered away as Heather escaped, unharmed. Which, always led me to wonder why she wasn't affected by it...
Soon after, Trent and I were chosen as the new leaders. Being leader has its benefits. Though they must give up one power, they get to have each power that everyone in the group has. The power is not as powerful though, of course. It can only last for a short period of time, depending on your strength.
We each had a crystal necklace, too. I had a dark midnight blue one. Trent's was green. Bridgette's was blue. Courtney's was white. Duncan's was black. Geoff's was red. Each represented our power.
I never could understood why I was chosen though. Why was I chosen to become a member of the Almighty 6? And even the leader? Me! The mysterious loner who doesn't even know her true powers...
-TRENT-
Gwen looked deep in thought. Man, at times like these, I wish I had her powers to read minds. Leaders have the power of everyone else in the group, but not as powerful. But we didn't have the power of the other leader, for purposes unknown to me.
I looked over to the rest of the group. Duncan was bothering Courtney, like always. Geoff was playing chess… with a chicken? And apparently, the chicken was winning… And Bridgette was playing with her power. She was moving the water around, freezing and un-freezing it over and over. Then she finally heated it up, and let it evaporate into steam.
I smiled. I looked over to Gwen again. She still seemed gloomy. Maybe even gloomier… if possible. I wanted to use my powers on her, but I can't. She weirdly has a shield against most powers. We tried to tell her, but she won't listen. She won't believe it, then walks off. We all stopped trying after a while… but I still can't help but wonder where she got it from. After all, none of us have one.
-COURTNEY-
"Leave me alone, Duncan!" I yelled. I sat on a beanie chair, reading my book for the 7th time. Duncan was bugging me about being too uptight, as always.... Why can't he just leave me alone for once?
"Oh come on, Princess. Lighten up!" Duncan replied, smirking.
I didn't say anything. I saw a nearby plant and smirked myself. I supposed this could be fun.... Slowly, I wrapped the vines around Duncan.
But maybe I shouldn't have used a rose plant… oh well. I got up with my book in hand. "Bye-Bye Duncan," I said, waving. I walked to my room and placed my book onto my table.
In the corner of my eye, I spotted the plant Liana gave to me the first day I arrived. The plant she urged me to practice my powers on... I wondered what would have happened if Liana never had found me accidentally using my power in the park…
-DUNCAN-
Stupid thorns! I easily broke out of that though. But the thorns were sticking onto me! Gah! The pain! I walked to my room after I broke out, grumpy.
I wish Liana was here… she always made sure we never fought. Stupid Heather had to go and become evil! She just had to destroy Liana! Her own sister! Even I wouldn't do that… and I was a criminal.
I remember Liana like she was here just a day ago, even though it has been 2 and a half years. She had light blond hair and light golden streaks. She always wore bright colors, never dark. Her eyes were light hazel, always seeming to be glowing. She was pretty... but she never dated. Liana was responsible for all of us, and she knew it all too well.
Man, I miss Liana. She found me a day after my parents had passed away from a shooting when they were at work as cops. I was so furious, I had begun to punch the walls. I didn't know what I was doing was creating an earthquake though! Liana found me, all worn out at my house. I had tears in my eyes... I still remember that. Liana told me about my powers and how I could help the world against evil. I agreed, doing anything to escape the pain.
I'm glad I did.
-BRIDGETTE-
I started cooking dinner. While I was waiting for the oven to pre-heat, I asked Geoff to prepare everything because of his speed. I was thinking while I sat at the dining table, preparing the table. I remember when Liana would help me. She would always joke around while we put the plates on the table. Her laughter would shake the room, even. It was beautiful...
She taught us all how to use, control, and master our powers. She told me all kinds of stories I've never heard of, and would always be there to share a laugh with. She was one of a kind.
Then there was the day she found me. I was surfing, having the best time. I had the beach all to myself, because it was slightly cold. I accidentally fell in though, and the water froze before I hit it! I was scared, of course, wondering what happened. Then I saw a girl with light blond hair and natural light gold streaks. She was smiling and clapping, and when I asked her why she was clapping, she told me of my destiny and power.
After hearing all of this, I smiled, and agreed to help the world.
-GEOFF-
I finished in about 30 seconds… give or take. I looked at Bridgette in the dining room. She was probably thinking about Liana, from the far-off look in her blue eyes.
I miss her so much. She taught me how to control my powers better. She found me behind a wall after football practice. I had just ran 5 miles, trying to catch the ball. I ran through multiple walls, not even knowing it. I stopped when I found myself behind the walls of my house! And there she was, standing in front of me. She explained everything to me multiple times, very thoroughly. When I finally got it, I agreed to help. There I met Bridgette, Courtney, Duncan, Trent, and Heather.
Then Gwen came along, and things changed. But for the better... I just know it. Even if so far, things have been shaky.
-EVERYONE-
I miss Liana…
A/N: Updated/Edited as of May 4th. Next chapter's update/edit coming today or tomorrow.