ENTERING SKY HIGH
BY PHOENIX FURY.
CHAPTER 3:
"Morning Warren." She yawned as she stood at the corner of the street waiting for the bus.
Warren not being a morning person grunted in response.
Unlike the day before the bus was nearly empty.
"What you got today?" He asked making conversation after finally being able to use normal English.
"I join proper classes tomorrow but today I'm doing some extra training with my powers to learn some control. Or at least to use them without trashing anything." She said a little nervous. Using her powers was something she avoided.
"You'll be fine." He said as he pulled out a book.
"I hope so." She looked out the window.
"This room negates powers; we mostly use it for detention." Medulla led her into a large white room.
"Take that bracelet off so I can get to work on it."
She handed it to him hesitantly.
"Now while I analyse this you can read this." He handed her a textbook open at the first chapter. "Superpowers can be split into four main categories: Psionic, Moleular, Elemental and Feral. Now each category has a subclass to narrow them down further." He then started looking at her bracelet.
She shrugged and started reading. The chapter descried all the categories and subclasses of superpowers.
The rarest are the Feral. They have animal DNA mixed with their own resulting in either physical or mental characteristics of the animal. The physical characteristics are usually there strength and senses. The mental characteristics are usually the personality traits of the species, for example if they are a Feline Feral display great sociability and are extremely territorial.
The subclasses go by species like a Feline is for the cat species like cheetah or panther. Canines for the canine species like wolf or fox. Ursines for the bear. Cervine for the deer species, like deer or antelope, Cervine Ferals display speed, agility, and grace unparallel, even in Feline Ferals and have an inner sense that warns them of impending danger. Reptus for Reptilian species such as snake and lizard, these Ferals display both enhanced physical features and exotic physical features like additional membranes (e.g., eyes) and concealed venom sacs. Amphibians: Typically possessing the DNA of amphibious animals such as frog, newt, like Reptillian Ferals, display both enhanced, physical, skills and the exotic, physical, features. Pisces are of the non-mammalian aquatic vertebrate breeds, like a shark and other fish breeds, these Ferals possess many common characteristics of the aquatic breeds such as functional organs like gills and webbing with this has advanced speed underwater and perhaps most important of all the ability to breath underwater. Insectum are arachnid breeds, scorpion or spider, these extremely rare Ferals may possess functional organs such as extendable stingers, spinnerets, antennae, venom sacs and pheromone ducts. Aves are various species of bird, eagle or hawk, this rare Feral breed possesses many common characteristics of birds including functional organs such as enhanced respiratory and skeletal systems as well as an enhanced ocular system and organs. However, functional wings are rare if at all possible.
Moleular can alter their physical state either to phase through solid rock or to make themselves as strong and as solid as rock. These are the Intangible and Impervious subclasses. There's also invisible, who can make themselves disappear from the visible eye. Propulsives have the ability to move or fly at extremely high speeds. Stasis Suspension can alter or freeze time. Elastics have the ability to alter their shape or size. Teleporters have the ability to teleport anywhere they desire. Chromatics have abilities which effect light, shade, colour, etc. Replicators have the ability to make perfect replicates of anything they desire. Regeneratives have the ability to heal or repair one's own tissues or limbs; and/or the tissues or limbs of others.
Elementals can either channel or project the elements.
The four main subclasses are the four main elements; fire, water, air and earth. Thermals have the ability to channel heat or cold through their bodies, a heat thermal is more commonly known as pyrokinesis, or to be a Pyrokinetic or fire-starter. A hydro is water while an air is an areial wielder. The earth element is split into two subclasses. Botanicals can control and manipulate plants and other organic substances, with results ranging from giving life, growth, or death. Geologicals channel various earth-related substances, or in certain cases, deadly environs.
But there are other rarer subclasses of elementals. Electricals have the ability to absorb and project electrical energy. Sonics have sound-related abilities, including creating intense, and even concussive sound waves, Dispersing sound waves, Dispelling sound, and absorbing and sending sound over vast distances. Chemicals have the ability to project chemical substances [acid, etc] from their bodies, create poisons, disperse various chemicals, or even survive indefinitely in toxic environments.
Psionic focus their powers through their minds and it is not uncommon for one Psionic to have powers belonging to several subclasses.
Telepaths: have the ability to read and to alter the thoughts of others. Some can even communicate with other people - especially other Psionics, mentally. Telekinetics have the ability to move object with their minds by thought or instinct to protect themselves put into use its called telekinesis. Tele-Empaths or rather Empaths have the ability to feel and to alter the emotions and perceptions of others, some can also project their own feelings into the minds of other people. Cyberpaths have the ability to manipulate and interact with electronic devices. Precognitives, aka Precogs have premonitions of the future, these are only of a possible future and outcomes can be altered. Illusionists can project illusions either into the mental world so everyone can see it or into individual people's minds depending on how powerful they are. Astrals have the ability to project their consciousness elsewhere so they can appear to be in two places at once, most in said state, their body goes limp, and their mind is invisible intangible, and can appear where ever they want. Due to this fact, they are able to take control (possess) over other peoples' bodies, don't feel pain and wounds, and possess incredible strength but they can't do it for long because it puts their physical bodies at risk.
Extrasensory perception (ESP) (or extra-sensory perception). ESP is also sometimes casually referred to as a sixth sense, gut instinct, hunch, or intuition. The term implies sources of information currently unexplained by science. It can sometimes use traits from other Psionic subclasses but it is not reliable since it doesn't work on command.
It sounded very scientific, some of it she knew since she had read up on her own fire powers but the rest was new. She didn't understand the how and why but found it interesting reading anyway.
It didn't go into how the powers felt. What they made you feel.
When she used her powers she felt filled with power like an adrenaline high and then when she stopped she usually felt like she was about to collapse in a heap.
The way it was written it sounded like you pushed a button and turned the power on but it wasn't like that. Especially the elements. To her the powers felt like they had personalities, character. Her elemental powers, her fire in particular, were the one she was most afraid of.
It always made feel like she had sunk into a hot bath, making her feel warm but not as safe. Fire was uncontrolled and untamed, it was wild and passionate. Free.
Air was gentle and soothing one minute and veracious the next, like the Fire it was untamed, free, but not as violent.
Water was tranquil, soothing but like the tides it could turn.
Earth was patient and gentle, nurturing, not easily angered but when it did the ground shook literally.
The Fire and Air called to her to lose herself within it, to dance with it, to become it. But she was afraid if she lost herself in it then she wouldn't be able to find her way back.
She sighed and looked up to see Medulla scanning her bracelet and muttering under his breath as he typed at a laptop. A chair sat in the corner with computers around it and lots of wires.
Medulla finally finished his work on her bracelet. "The design is similar to the neckbands we use on superpowered villains except you have an on and off switch so you can control it. Now think of your powers like a big river the dam is your block and it doesn't trickle anything out so the pressure behind it when the block suddenly disappears is what caused yesterdays reaction combined with your growing abilities. With my adjustments the block will still be there but it will filter out some power which should cut down on the pressure. You'll still have the switch that cuts off your powers completely but I want you to only use that in emergency." He explained proudly as he handed it back to her.
It didn't look any different as she snapped it back around her wrist.
"We might have to adjust the filter to let more and more of your powers through as you gain control. But first we have to find a save level of power to filter through for you to learn. First I need you to sit in that chair and let me monitor you as you use your powers so I can find the right level of power to filter through."
Phoenix sat in the chair with wires stuck to her. Several wires ran from her bracelet to Medulla's computer where he could monitor not only her but the bracelet. A single candle sat in front of her.
"Focus on the candle and imagine it lighting. Imagine the size. Notice how much power you use and how it feels." Medulla said quietly so not to interrupt her focus but to help her at the same time.
She held her hands either side of the candle, and then closed her eyes. With a deep breath she focused.
"Breathe in and then exhale. As you do let a little power slip through and light the candle." Medulla said softly.
The candle slowly lit and she managed to hold it for a few seconds before the flame grew and quickly melted the candle to a puddle.
"Good work. You managed to hold it for 16 seconds minute before you lost control that's a start. Here." He handed her the bracelet.
"You'll have a session twice a week with me, Monday first thing and Thursday last thing." He said handing her a few books. "Just read up on Yoga and Tai Chi, especially on the breathing exercises and meditation. Now go have lunch you have your senses this afternoon. We'll meet in the gym."
"That's the new girl." Zack pointed to the girl getting her food.
Warren looked up.
She wore a red wrap-around skirt with her black flats and a white tunic top with flared sleeves. Her hair was pulled back from her face and flowing down her back.
"She's pretty." Ethan said.
"Her name's Phoenix Firestone." Warren said.
There was silence
He looked up to see them starring at him like he'd grown an extra head. "What?"
"How did you know that?" Layla asked curious.
"I asked her, we're on the same bus." Warren muttered.
"Should we invite her to sit here?" Ethan asked, always thoughtful.
Zack didn't wait for an answer and yelled loudly. "Hey Phoenix, come sit with us."
Phoenix's head shot up, surprise written on her face.
Layla feeling sorry for the girl got up and went over to her. "Come sit with us, we don't bite."
Phoenix wearily allowed Layla to guide her over to the table. She saw Warren and some of the nervousness left her but not all.
"I'm Zack and I glow."
"Ethan, I melt."
"I'm Majenta, I shape shift into a guinea pig." Maj smiled warmly at the girl.
"I'm Layla I help plants grow and this is my boyfriend Will Stronghold superstrength and sonic flight and you know Hothead."
"Hothead?" She repeated.
"Warren, he controls fire and has a temper."
Warren rolled his eyes.
"Phoenix, but I guess you know that."
"Let's have a look at your timetable see if we share any classes." Layla took command of the poor girl who looked ready to run.
Phoenix opened her notebook and passed it to her.
"We've got the same classes but what's this?" She asked pointing to where free periods should be.
"I have extra help with my powers twice a week." Phoenix said quietly looking at her food.
"Oh."
Ethan sensing a need of a different subject started telling her about their freshman year. Phoenix ate quietly and listened. "Sounds like it was fun."
"What about you, how come you didn't join Sky High then?"
Phoenix shifted slightly in her seat. "Travelling."
"But what about your education?" Ethan asked.
"A different Tudor is each country. They taught me the language and the history of each place I went to." She shrugged like it was no big deal.
"Sounds…" Zack started to say something but didn't know how to describe it.
"Lonely."
Phoenix looked at Warren before looking away. "At times but it was still an experience of a lifetime."
"Where'd you go?"
"China, Japan, Thailand, Africa, Spain, France, Germany, Norway, Egypt. Everywhere. On my holidays I was allowed to go where I wanted and do what I wanted in what ever country I was in, sightseeing and shopping, that kind of thing."
"Wow." Layla said envious.
The bell rang and they all stood, "See ya later guys," Phoenix smiled at them and went back to the white room.
"This afternoon you will be working on your flying." Medulla said as she came in.
Phoenix slowly sat down. Every part of her body ached, she was bruised all over.
"Hey you alright?" Warren sat down and then froze. (Did I just express concern for someone?) He asked himself.
"Practising to fly or more like practice at flying into things." She winced trying to get comfortable.
"So you fly?"
"I wouldn't call what I did today flying. It was more like uncontrolled collisions with walls and ceilings."
"You start normal classes tomorrow don't you?"
"Yeah."
"So you're having problems with your flying."
"No, problems with every power I have. I try setting a candle on fire and it melts into a puddle of wax after 16 seconds."
"I used to have that problem."
"How did you solve it?" She asked. Maybe there was some trick that could help her.
"Keeping calm. Our emotions give power to our gifts. You have to judge the power you're sending out. Use a rating system. Use your power and if that is too powerful go down a level until you get to the right level then you use guess work once you have learned power levels."
"Sounds simple."
"It's not. Takes practice."
She smiled slightly. "Could you help me?"
Warren looked at her.
END OF CHAPTER 3.
I read my stories over Christmas and decided to I redo the chapters I've done so far in all my stories. This is the first one I've done. Someone asked what her powers are unfortunately I can't explain, it's part of the story. Hope you like. Please review.
PHOENIX FURY.