I nervously waked with Layla to the cafeteria. I quickly checked my hair and made sure my afro looked perfect. Then I re-applied my lipstick and adjusted my clothes. Everything had to be perfect especially since I was the center of attention. Layla and I entered the cafeteria and I could feel all eyes on us- no me. Or maybe it was my nerves playing tricks with me? I dared not look and find out. Instead I focused on the back of Layla's shirt.

"Hey guys, this is my new friend, Justice." Layla announced as we arrived at the table.

"Hi." I said shyly as I gave a small wave.

"This is Will, Zach, Magenta, Ethan, and Warren." Layla introduced as she pointed at each person. Will was white with brown hair. He was wearing a black and blue polo striped shirt. Zach was also with blonde hair. He had a lime green shirt on and his arm was resting casually around Magenta's shoulders. Magenta was an Asian girl with dark brown hair that had a purple streak in it. Her shirt was dark purple. Ethan was one of the few black kids at my school (besides me obviously) and he wore thick glasses. He had on an orange t-shirt. There was an empty seat between Ethan and Warren. Warren was another white boy, he had shoulder length, dark brown hair and wore a black t-shirt and leather jacket. I tentatively took the seat in between Warren and Ethan.

"Hey, I'm Zach and I can glow. What's your power?" Zach asked in an effort to start a conversation.

"I don't have any powers." I replied.

"Oh. Right. I heard something about a freshman not having powers. I didn't know it was you." Zach said as he awkwardly sipped his milk.

"It's fine. What about the rest of you guys? What's your power?"

"I shape shift... into a guinea pig." Magenta stated.

"I can fly and I have super strength." Will said.

"I melt." Ethan responded.

"You already know that I can control plants." Layla replied.

"I can control fire." Warren contributed.

"Cool. Everyone here has really interesting powers. Except you, Will, flight and strength are so cliché." I joked. Warren let out a small chuckle and Will gave me a sheepish smile.

"You know, it took awhile for me to get my powers. Last year, I was the only one without powers. I owe a thanks to Warren here. If it wasn't for our fight, I could have gone much longer without them." Will said.

"Whatever." Warren replied.

"My point is that, when you finally do get your powers, they maybe something fantastic like telekinesis or totally lame such as, turning into a chair. It doesn't matter what power you have, it's how you use them."

"Will's right. I helped the save school last year and I turn into a guinea pig." Magenta contributed.

"It also doesn't matter if you're "hero" or "sidekick". Last year some "heroes" were villains and the "sidekicks" were heroes." Layla added.

"We're all "sidekicks"... except for Warren and Will, and we all saved the school." Ethan agreed.

"I'm a bit confused. What exactly happened last year?" I questioned as I tried to understand what they were referring to. The rest of lunch was them explaining to me what happened freshman year. I still can't get over the fact that Will dated (and kissed) an old lady. I left lunch that day feeling better about myself. Maybe there's hope for me? My first "sidekick" class was mildly interesting. Mr. Boy was such a dork but super nice. I couldn't help but laugh at him and immediately after I would feel bad for laughing. It was a complicated feeling. Before I knew it, it was time to go home. I went to my locker and put some things in and took some things out. Then I made my way to the bus and prepared for an exciting ride home.

"How was school?" Mom asked as we ate dinner together. Tonight dinner was pasta, garlic bread, and salad. It was simple but delicious.

"Well, I'm one of like 10, black kids and everyone at school thinks I don't have powers." I replied.

"That's more than when I went to school there. You didn't tell them about your powers? Now you'll be "sidekick" unless you prove otherwise."

"I couldn't tell them. They'll only judge me... You know that. Witchcraft isn't something people take too kindly these days... especially our witchcraft."

"True. I think you did the right thing. Did you make any friends?"

"Yup. They're all pretty cool. I think you'll like them."

"What are their powers?"

"One can control plants, control fire, turn into a guinea pig, glow, melt, and super strength/flight."

"Let me guess... the one's who can control the elements and super strength/flight are "heroes". The rest are "sidekicks"."

"Close. Layla, the girl who can control plants, is a "sidekick"."

"Hmm. Interesting."

I laid in bed that night thinking about my school. Being one of few black kids is exhausting. There's more pressure to act a certain way. To fit in. I won't fit in. I was used to this. No matter what school I attend or what my powers are, I'm still Black. That will never change and I'm okay with that. Sleep kept evading me so I put on Netflix and switched to a Barbie movie. Barbie: Spy Squad was actually pretty good. It was a combination of Totally Spies (one of my favorite cartoons) and Barbie. Slowly I drifted off to sleep.

A/N: I hope you enjoy this next part. There may or may not be a time skip... Anyway rate and review. Thank you so much for your support! Check out my other fanfic "Their Little Girl"! BTW ANY and ALL suggestions would be welcome. I know where I want to go but there are a lot of things I'm still deciding.