AN: So I'm trying to keep my word and update daily. So nothing really special. We get to see Matt's power placement and see how the school reacts to Lash's family member.
DISCLAIMER: If I own Sky High, the movie would've had more Lash. And if I owned Lash....Well I don't think you want me to go into detail about that one... :]
A Better Look
Chapter 6: Power Placement
LashPOV
If someone had told me that I'd be falling for Magenta Vitz last year, I probably would've laughed in their face and given them a swirlie or stuffed them in a locker. But it's true. I'm really falling for the smart mouthed, weirdly obsessed with purple, shape shifter. And I don't mind at all. As homo as it might sound, I could literally just burst into song like that kid from the singing high school movie. Man, this is so weird. I feel awkward talking to myself like this....
Then stop.
Holy shit! Who was that?
You.
Me?
Yes. You, you idiot. Who else would be in your mind besides yourself?
"I am not an idiot."
"What?" Magenta looked at me, tilting her head in a way that made me want to kiss her.
"What?" I asked confused.
"I was telling you that we should go now. The bell rang and we don't wanna miss Matt's power placement. Then you said you weren't an idiot. Mind elaborating?" she placed her hand on her hip and quirked her brow.
"Well...See...I was uh..."
"Talking to yourself?" she guessed.
"........no."
"I do that too you know. A lot of people do. Some more than others but it's normal." she smiled.
"Yeah ok." I smiled. "So we should go. Um you first or me?"
"You go. I'll follow." she smiled and I bent down to capture her lips once more before heading out.
As I walked out into the hallway filled with students wanting to see the new kid and his power, they would move out of my way. I liked that. They don't bug me, I don't bug them. Win win situation.
I walked through the double doors and looked around for Matt. I saw him standing on the podium waiting for Coach Boomer to start his pointless speech about "whiner babies". Gee, I wonder how long it took for him to come up with that one. He saw me and nodded a hello. I did the same before walking towards the bleachers.
"Lash!" I heard Saphire call. I turned a bit and walked in her direction where she was sitting alone, knowing I wouldn't want to be around people.
"Hey Phire." I smiled as I sat down.
"Who is it?" she asked.
"Uh.....Lash?" I answered confused. She laughed and gently placed her hand on my arm, pushing me lightly and healing the bruises under my hoodie.
"I meant who's the lucky girl...or guy. You know. Whichever way you roll. I don't discriminate." she teased.
"I'm not into dudes and I have no idea of the jibberish you sprout child." I said before turning forward and catching sight of Magenta. I smiled enough that it was discreet but she would notice. She did the same and went to sit with Green Peace and the rest of them.
"So you won't tell me?" she pouted.
"Nope." I smiled.
"Well whoever she is, I like her. She's obviously making you happy." she smiled a smile that reached her eyes and it seemed to light up the suddenly dull gymnasium.
"Thanks Phire." I smiled genuinely at her.
"Okay now Mr. Garwin. Wait...Garwin?" Boomer asked. Matt only nodded, seeming bored by the whole thing. "Lash's brother." a collective gasp was heard. I guess noone knew about my younger sibling. How dramatic.
"Problem?" he snapped at the students. Through the corner of my eye, I could see the crowd shrink back slightly and smirked to myself, a glimmer of the old Lash showing. He had the same effect on them as I did.
"Same attitude I see." Boomer smirked. "Now power?"
"I make illusions." he stated.
"Of?" Boomer raised a thick brow.
"Worst fear. And I can make you believe you're experiencing the worst pain possible." he said monotnously.
"Well, show me."
"I'd rather not. I can't completely control how much pain I can cause or what fear you see." he said.
"Are you refusing to show me?" Boomer questioned.
"No." Saphire stood and walked up to the podium.
"Phire what are you doing?" Matt and I asked at the same time. I think people were suprised to hear me speak since I haven't said really anything since I came back.
"Use me." She stood in front of Matt.
"Are you crazy? No. I won't. Not on Boomer, sure as hell not on you, not on anyone. Just say hero or sidekick and we'll be done Coach Boomer." he said.
"I'm a healer Matt, I can handle it." Saphire tried to reason though she knew the battle was lost. She just didn't want him on the sidekick track.
"It's mental pain, Phire, not physical. Besides, I would never be able to do that to you." he said.
"Ms. Archibald, take your seat. Matt, if you don't show me your powers I'll have to put you in sidekick class." Boomer said.
"I'm fine with that." he lied.
"No you're not." I said as I stood. Saphire walked off the podium. I walked up. "Show him." I said.
"Jas-"
"On me. Do it." I ordered. He looked me in the eye. I knew that he was asking if I was sure. I simply nodded and braced myself.
"Sorry." he whispered as he looked down at his shoes.
At first I thought he backed out. Then it hit me. I doubled over as soon as I felt the sharp pain in my gut that felt as if multiple daggers were stabbing me and twisting inside me. My knees buckled and I fell to ground as a crowbar hit the back of my legs, feeling as though they were broken. Someone was kicking at my back and another was hitting my head with a 50 pound weight. All the while I was trying desperately not to voice my pain. Suddenly it all stopped. I laid on the ground for a second, breathing heavily as I stood shakily. I felt fine. Great even. Just I was shaken by the experience.
I looked up to see many frightened faces. I knew it must've been a sight to see. I looked over and Matt was still looking at the ground.
"HERO!" Boomer anounced right before the bell rang. I reached over and hugged my brother, not giving a damn about anyone else at the moment.
"I'm so sorry." he kept repeating.
"Shh. Don't be." I assured, pulling away to look him in the eye. "You did good Matt."
AN: Kay so I know the end is cheesy but I couldn't help myself. Reviews are love! :]
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