UP FROM HERE – Chapter 1: Normal... For Now
~LeafeonGold
After arriving at school late, and having to listen to Alan's complaining the whole way, they arrived at the Grand Hall. Really none of them could pay attention, and it seemed nobody else could either, since there was a lot of chit-chat going on on every side. Then suddenly a Jolteon slid over to Amber, leaving sparks on the bench. "Hey," The Jolteon said," My name is Marco. What's yours?" Amber, embarrassed and slightly frightened at the same time, replied "I-I'm Amber" She then turned around to look at Alan, who was still staring into space, focusing on something outside the window. Suddenly, Marco said to her "Is that your pal there? He seems kind of... Weird." "He seems to be doing that a lot," She replied. Then the Principal of the High School stopped speaking at his poke, and all became silent. The Principal appeared to be a Lucario wearing a Top Hat.
"Now then...," He Started, "Here's what will be going down. You must be here on time every day, don't get into fights, respect teachers, and turn in your Agenda Books every other Friday." Apparently after he finished that, the Whole Grand Hall stopped listening again. The Lucario sighed, and said "You're free today until Lunch. I would recommend going to see your teachers and getting your books. You are all dismissed." He stepped down from the podium, and almost automatically the whole Hall started to empty. Alan had actually stopped staring into space, and was trying to blend in with the crowd. Chloe looked at Amber. "You think we should get out books now?" "I guess we should." Amber replied. "Can I tag along?" Marco asked. "Sure." They both replied in unison. Apparently Alan didn't want to get his books, as he stood near the doors looking at something...
"OK, Amber, Chloé, and Marco; here are your Agenda books." The Lopunny at the front desk said. "Thanks!" Chloé and Amber both said Marco Looked at her strangely and asked "How come these books are so thick?" She replied, "It's that thick because you are going to be holding on to those until you graduate." A look of horror and disbelief fell upon Marco's face. "Seriously?" "Yes I am serious." "But what If I lose it?" "Then you have to buy another one, or record stuff your own way." Marco walked away slowly, back to the girls that were waiting for him at the door. "What's with the face?" Chloé asked. "It looks like you just seen a monster." "I did." he replied. "It's this book. We have to hold onto it until we graduate." "Oh really?" Chloe asked. "Looks like ill need to take better care of mine." Amber then pulled a piece of paper out of her Shirt Pocket. "Ok. It says out lockers are Right next to one each others." She said. "Mine is 142 and yours is 141, Chloé, which I think is either next to, or under mine." "Cool." She replied. Chloé couldn't help but notice Alan again staring at something outside. 'I might ask him what he's looking at later...' she thought to herself.
There was still 2 hours until Lunch, and most of the Students were buzzing around in the hallways. Amber and Chloé had already gone to all of their classes, and had the updated supply list from two teachers ("Don't Worry! I have everything we need at my house!" Amber said). But Chloé couldn't stop thinking about Alan and his window staring. But for the last hour he seemed to have disappeared. "Uh, Amber?" Chloé asked. "Yes Chloé?" she replied. "I haven't seen Alan in a while. He's also been acting strange" "Strange? How?" Amber asked. "Well he seems to be staring out of windows everywhere he goes, like he's being followed or something..." "I'm sure it's nothing." Amber said. "How come you are always so Cheerful, Amber?" Chloé asked. "I am not always Cheerful." She replied. "But I also don't let bad stuff put me down. So I rarely ever feel down. All you have to do is keep on moving."
Alan had broken away from the crowd for a while by going into an empty stairwell. All around him, he heard the sound of the students, the clicking of shoes, and numerous other noises. But he still couldn't get off his mind what kept bothering him. As he looked out the window, he saw it. An innocent looking Minccinio, but in his mind, he knew that wasn't something right about her...