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I do not own Sky High. But guess what?! My friend is letting me borrow her copy, so, I guess that makes me a temporary owner of a copy of Sky High. I know, that's not much, but now I'm one step closer!
Anyway, as of now, there isn't going to be a love interest. I'm horrible at writing for couples. It always comes out corny! If the time comes and I think it's what's best for the story, I will attempt it. But, I promise you, if it turns out to corny, and my readers feel so too, I will take mercy on you and edit it! Hehehe!
Also, to clarify something, Brad knows that Ally has powers, just not what they are. Maggie explained to him that his sister's powers were dangerous and that was all he needed to know. A bit harsh not even telling her brother, but Ally is a bit self-conscious. That's why she's secretive. Some might even say guarded. I hope that answers your question, CrystalDarkness-331!
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Chapter 3
Journal Entry 2
Lunch
Room 64, as it turns out, is on the second floor. By the time I found it, class had been in session for at least 10 minutes. Isn't it so cliché that the new girl always arrives late and has to endure the stare of the entire class? Why can't she get there at a normal time and quietly slip into the back seat?
At least the teacher was kind. When he answered my knock, he calmly said, 'Hello, Ms. Morris. Principal Powers told me you might be late.' After shutting the door, he directed me to take a seat. Sadly, the only seat left was in the front row. Another cliché. I could feel the eyes of everyone boring into the back of my skull.
I quickly learned that the teacher's name was Mr. Airbourne. I know! I was al like Seriously?! But, it's true! That's his real name.
Anyway, he teaches a class called "Cooperative Nature and Technology." I grabbed the book from under my desk and looked at it. Apparently, Coop. Nature and Tech. is all about how things in nature, events in nature, and technological discoveries have different effects on different powers. For example, you know how Kryptonite hurts Superman? Well, the mineral obsidian will drain the powers of any shape shifter within a mile. Or, if there's an earthquake on the San Andreas Fault, it will mess with a teleporter's powers if they are within 10 miles of the epicenter due to the changing of the Earth's surface. It's a very interesting class. I'll have to tell Brad about the whole shifting Earth thing so that if he tries to go to the beach again, he had better make sure there was no earthquake, or he might end up out in the Pacific!
When the period ended, Mr. Airbourne gave me my own textbook and welcomed my to Sky High.
It was a total 'WOW!' moment. He was really sincere! He even directed me to my next class so that I wouldn't be late. I couldn't believe it!
My period 2 class was not as cool. Ms. Haile teaches "History of Heroes 401" in such a monotone voice, I was bored out of my mind! Half the kids in the class slept the whole time. I've already decided to just research the heroes on my own and just use period 2 as a study hall. She won't even notice if I sketch during her class.
Period 3.
I like the teacher. Mrs. Schef seems to honestly like teaching. And she knows a lot about the subject she teaches. But, I'm can't deal with that class. I won't. I'm just going to have to talk to Principal Powers about changing "Intro. To Famous Villains 201."
I can't believe how easy it's been to write in this journal. It's not as bad as I thought it would be.
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'There she is.'
Everyone at the table looked to where Magenta pointed. Sitting by herself at a table in the back was the new girl. She wore red jeans and a black top. Her raven hair hung forward as she bent over the table, writing in a book.
'What's her name?' Layla asked.
Magenta shrugged. 'Beats me. She never said. She wasn't very talkative in Ms. Haile's class.'
Zak snorted. 'Who is? She puts everyone to sleep. If she didn't have to teach, I think she would go to seep herself!'
Magenta rolled her eyes. 'Whatever. The point is that I don't know her name.'
'It's Ally Morris.' All eyes went to Ethan. It was a bit nerve rocking. If they had been anyone but his friends, he would have melted from the intensity of their gazes.
'How do you always know this stuff?!' Zak asked in awe.
'Well, Mr. Airbourne called her Ms. Morris and when Mrs. Schef called her Alyson, she quickly told Schef to call her Ally,' Ethan said. 'It wasn't that hard to figure out.'
'You have first and third period with her?!' Zak exclaimed. 'I wish I had you're luck. She is hot!'
A chuckle sounded from behind Layla.
'So, who's the newest addition to Zak's ever growing 'HOTT' list?' Will, Layla's boyfriend, asked as he and Warren took their seats at the table.
'The new girl, Ally Morris,' Layla informed.
Even Warren looked up at this.
'Wait,' Will help up a hand. 'I thought Sky High didn't do middle of the semester transfers?'
'They don't,' Magenta answered.
'It's too dangerous. A transfer record makes it easier for a villain to find out more about Sky High, thus endangering the school,' Layla added.
'Then, what's up with the new chick?' Warren wondered aloud.
Silence followed. No one had an answer.
'Maybe we should introduce ourselves!' Layla exclaimed breaking the silence. 'She probably is feeling lonely since she doesn't know anyone here.'
At this, Warren promptly pulled out his I-pod and got lost in the music. Zak, in contrast, seemed all too willing.
Layla was just about to get up when a boy about 5'7'' with brown hair sat down beside Ally. The dark-haired girl looked at him and beamed a smile. She put her book and pen away and he handed her an apple from his tray. They talked and laughed as they ate lunch.
Zak pouted. 'So much for her not knowing anyone.'
Magenta laughed at the look of disappointment on his face. 'Zak, he's her brother.'
Now it was Ethan who wasn't up on the info. 'How do you know?' he asked.
'She didn't say much in Pd. 2, but she did say that she had a brother who could teleport when Ben asked her. Somehow he knew that there was another transfer student.'
'Ben?' Ethan's eyes grew. 'I know he likes to hit on every girl he see's, but she hasn't even been here for a full day!'
'Did he find out her power?' Will asked.
Magenta frowned. 'When Ben asked, she seemed to get upset. She mumbled an excuse about needing to get caught up for the class and grabbed a history book. She didn't say anything else for the rest of the period.'
Confusion was plastered on each of their faces, well, except for Warren's because he wasn't listening.
'Maybe her power is embarrassing,' Ethan suggested.
'Maybe it isn't very powerful,' Zak said.
'Maybe she doesn't have a power like I didn't in freshman year,' Will stated.
Layla put a comforting hand on his arm. 'And look at you now with TWO powers!'
He smiled down at her.
'Oh no! Don't go all lovey dovey on us!' Magenta pretended to puke.
Everyone else laughed as the bell rang, signaling the end of the lunch period.
TBC
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