[[Disclaimer:: I own nothing from Sky High or The Covenant. Except maybe the pleasure of turning their worlds around. All characters you don't recognize are mine. Please don't steal.

Author's Note:: So I'm figuring that this is longer then the last chapter, since it's more pages on my Word Doc.

But this chapter gives some insight into the rest of my characters. Megan and Ashley are names I pulled out at random at the time of writing this chapter. Kate is Pogue's girlfriend from The Covenant.

I think that covers all my basis. Oh, and thanks to AngelOfTheSouthWest for commenting on Chapter Three. Ok, GO!]]

Chapter Four::

I asked for a to-go box for dad's food and the waiter looked at me oddly. "Business call." I said, faking my best smile. He just nodded and went to go get the box.

I began eating my veggies and rice when he reappeared.

"I knew he hated me, but enough to leave you here with me? That's shallow. I could rape you or something evil." Said the man that had chased off my father.

"Nah. You'd at least have to drag me into the alley and I put up one hell of a fight." I told him.

Warren Peace nodded. "Not another one." He sighed at me.

"Another one what?" I asked.

"Vegetarian." He said, loosely pointing to my plate.

"Layla, right? Hippie chick?" I asked.

He nodded. And without another word he left.

I shook my head. At least he was capable of civil conversation. That was a good sign. I finished my dinner and paid for the bill. I got my change, leaving the server a tip, and left the restaurant.

I heard a motorcycle rev up in the alley near the restaurant. I stopped to let it pull up and was surprised to see him.

"Danvers." He said, through the open visor of his helmet.

"Peace." I said.

"You need a ride?" He asked.

This actually took me a moment to comprehend. "Um… No. No, I'm good." I said.

"You sure?" He asked.

I nodded. "Thanks for the offer though." I said, walking in front of his bike. "Nice ride, by the way." I called over my shoulder.

The only reply I got was a revved up engine and seeing him rocket down the road.

Maybe Peace wasn't such a bad guy after all.

It took me exactly forty-five minutes to get home. I closed the door. Ok, so I slammed it. "How was dinner?" Dad asked from the living room.

I ignored him, putting it in the fridge, hoping it'd freeze before he ate it.

"C'mon, Sofie. Talk to me." Dad said.

"Ok, you wanna talk. Fine. I had a very nice dinner. I also had a great conversation with a guy who wasn't a total ass. Wow. Something new happens every day." I said, coming into the living room to glare at him on the couch.

His eyes widen with the shock of realization as he basically jumped off the couch to come stand in front of me. "You talked with that demon spawn?!" He yelled at me.

I could feel my temperature rise. "Yes. I had to at least apologize for your idiotic behavior." I said, somehow in normal tones, my voice full of daggers.

"Did I not make this PERFECTLY clear? You aren't allowed to even be in a conversation if his name comes up." My dad growled at me.

"Your dinner is in the fridge. I hope it freezes and you bite on the fork." I told him, walking up to my room and slamming the door as hard as I could.

I sighed heavily. I opened my west facing window and climbed out onto the window ledge. I then skillfully climbed up the roof to sit at the peak. I looked up at the stars sitting in the night sky. They were so beautiful.

"Would you get off the roof? You're making me nervous." My dad's voice came from my still open window.

"Guess you'll just have to deal." I said quietly.

I heard him sigh and he was gone.

[The Next Day.]

Dad was already gone for work when I walked down the stairs in a red 'I (heart) Salem' shirt, torn jeans, my trench coat, and my old Nikes.

I grabbed a banana for the road and chugged down the coffee drink I opened last night. I looked at the cabinet above the sink.

'Solaris,

I'm working late tonight. Go out with some friends and have fun.

Dad.'

I sighed, putting it in the trash. It showed him I had read it. And yes, my full first name is Solaris. My dad and uncles had this thing for whacky names. I think they only did it to tick off my mom and aunts.

I sighed once more, pulling my backpack over my shoulder as I saw the yellow bus coming closer. I grabbed my banana and tucked it into my backpack.

I pulled out my wallet and tucked the change from last night into it. I was surprised however, when I found an extra $40 dollars I hadn't had last night.

"What freakin' friends?" I growled, stuffing my wallet into my backpack. The bus was currently honking at me. I scowled and walked to get on the bus. The bus driver nodded to me as I got on. I ignored him as I walked to sit in the back of the bus like yesterday. However, today was different.

As soon as Hippie and Strongfreak [my new nicknames for them] got on the bus, they came to sit in the back, in the row across from me.

"Hey! How are you?" Hippie asked, overly excited about the day in front of us.

"God help me." I muttered, closing my eyes and ignoring the rest of the world.

I grabbed my banana and ate it quickly. We fell off the bridge a few minutes later. I smiled at the feeling. I hadn't had it in over a month besides yesterday. Moving does that.

We got off the bus and Strongfreak and Hippie refused to get off the bus until I did. I glared heavily at them for this.

It seemed our bus was early for some odd reason. But I smiled, seeing a familiar face. "Xander, you hoe. Get your fat butt over here!" I yelled at him from across the grass.

The guy I was screaming at turned and smiled at me. "Son of a socket!" He called, running over to me and giving me a bear hug strong enough to break my back.

His dark brown haired matched his father's, but his bright green eyes were his mother's.

"Took ya freakin' long enough! I thought you freakin' walked here!" I exclaimed, pushing him back to get a good look at him.

"You know my dad. Refused to sell the motorcycle." Xander laughed.

"Yes I do. And I love that motorcycle!" I exclaimed, smiling. "Where are the guys? They here yet?"

He shook his head sadly. "Nah. Kaden will be here tomorrow and Maddy is still like, three days away. Uncle Reid got them all the way into South Dakota." Xander laughed.

My laughter joined his. "And he says my sense of direction sucks. So. Ready for your first day of Super High?" I asked, smiling.

"You bet, lil' sis." He said, putting his arm around my shoulder.

Now, let me explain a little. Back in Ipswich, Massachusetts in high school, my dad was best friends with three other guys; Pogue Perry, Tyler Simms, and Reid Garwin.

Now, Pogue married Kate, Tyler married Megan, and Reid married Ashley. Pogue and Kate had Xander. Tyler and Megan had Kaden, and Reid and Ashley had Maddox, who we all call Maddy on occasion.

And yes, they all named us weird names on purpose. They wanted us to stick out.

Then we found out that Xander, Kaden, and Maddox got their powers. I was the last to get my powers, even though I'm second youngest.

Kaden is younger then me. Though, we're all 16.

And since Pogue, Tyler, Reid, and my dad were so close, we decided it was easier to say we were cousins then explaining such a long and drawn out story.

Now, enough explaining. Let's get on with the story.

I walked Xander inside to the Gym and gave him the low-down on Boomer Butt. Xander rolled his eyes, tossing his backpack on the floor and walking up to the platform.

I loved watching Xander power up. It was like watching a sun set you could partially control. Xander shook his head and shoulders, holding out his hands in front of him. His eyes turned black and fire trickled over his finely shaped arms.

He looked good when he powered up. I wouldn't deny it. Even though, there were no feelings between Xander and I.

"That's enough." Boomer said. "Hero."

Xander smiled down at me and I faked my best smile. However, my best wasn't good enough.

"What's wrong?" He asked, picking up his backpack and slinging it over his shoulder.

I shrugged, walking out with him. "Talk to me." He said, his older brother tone kicking in.

I sighed. "The only class we have together is lunch." I told him.

This didn't seem to resister, if the look on his face meant anything.

"I'm a sidekick." I told him.

"What? You?!" He asked, raising his voice.

I held up my hands, trying to silence him and looked around at the students staring. "Keep it down. They'll send you to the Detention Room."

"The what?" Xander repeated.

"I have no idea, but it's bad." I said.

I handed him my school map. "Here. This shows all the rooms and classes." I said, pointing to it.

"Don't you need it? It's only your second day." He said.

I shrugged. "I got it all down." I said, pointing to my temple. "Meet me at lunch, k? We'll give the freshmen something to talk about." I smiled at him.

His booming laughter rose in the highway. And I didn't realize I was late, 'til the warning bell rung. I ran down the hall, sliding on the tile just as the bell rang. Mr. Boy looked at me disapprovingly.

"I appreciate all of my students in their seats by the time the bell rings." He told me.

"Yes, sir." I said, taking a gulp of air to catch my breath. He nodded toward the class and I took my seat. Melt-A-Boy, Glow Stick, and Hamster Girl waved to me.

Mr. Boy now went to talk about how if your hero is in danger, you have to save them before yourself.

Today was going to be very long.

[[OK, kinda filler. I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Next chapter brings Warren in more. I know, the wait is terrible. I'm a horrible person. SO! If you want the 5th chapter, involving Sofie, Xander, and Warren at a scary movie, all I'm asking for is like, two reviews. I don't think that's unrealistic. So, at least two. More is awesome, but two is good. =D Thanks guys.]]