Maxwell's point of view-Sky High universe August 15th, 1996

We all stare at Alex; he looks almost giddy as my sister set's her hand on his shoulder to get him to calm the hell down. But his tone is entertained, "We are in a parallel universe the black hole derailed our course. We should have left either two days before or two days after and we would have avoided the hole. But this might be the perfect place for us, no war, advanced tech, and get this. Hero's and Villians," I was bewildered, I lean my head into my hand, right now was not the time for games. Michael and I just lost the two girls we thought we loved, being wrong was not a good feeling.

Isobel chimed in, "Alex explain,"

He did, "Some humans here have superpowers, like Superman, Batman, and Jean Gray. Like I think the Commander is like Superman, they are like gods here even if there isn't an abundance of them, they have sidekicks and everything. We four will fit in with our powers. First, we all need jobs and an apartment within the next three weeks; we will all have to use Antarian names and go to Sky-high to make sure we can live here in peace. No white room, the technology that is beyond what we have ever seen other than in movies, only thing is we are in 1995, not 2000," his tone went from fun to grave, if he was right and he always was we had work to do.

He turned us in the direction of the laptop, and newspaper clippings, super hero's reign here this was our chance our last chance to make a decent life here. Isobel, Michael, and I just read through everything as Alex went to work, he had cash and a goal we needed identification cards/driver's license, all documents to make us fit in here. Isobel left soon after to get dinner but Michael and I, we stay and just sit and read.

This world was so much; Commander passed a few years ago to heart troubles, his wife Jetstream was this badass woman who paired with Sprite a superhuman who could talk to animals and another woman named Night who had this control over light, together they formed the Sirens. This world was everything we could have wanted but now only time will tell we have much work to do in only three weeks.

Michael spoke up, "I think we have enough cash on hand to get a place and buy food and blankets, maybe pillows. We can't be doing anything odd until we get a better lay of the land, but right now this could be home," the longing in his voice was evident, and I felt it brewing inside too, I could be Zan here and not a King, not Maxwell Evens.

The only drawback was the year, but that was livable.

New birth records, Driver license, and fake documents in hand we each found local jobs so that we could afford our decently sized three bedroom, two bath apartment all we have are the things we brought, a few blankets, pillows, and air beds but for now, all this was great. I loved this small town, the people I have met have been great.

Alex yawned, "Okay, I have to leave to work in fifteen, they changed my timesheet to fit the school schedule, so this is the last four days before I do a 2-10 shift. The enrollment papers came, we have been approved to go to Sky High. Once they received our documents," his tone was tired we have all have been busting our butt's, Alex at the library. Isobel at the local boutique, Michael working as a fry cook at the Griller a local hotspot other than the Paper Lantern where I worked as a server, a guy who scared me (which was new) worked as the head cook. He was at least 6'7' he was going into his eleventh year with Isobel and Alex, but not sure if he is going to Sky High. Guess, we had to keep alter ego's which was cool.

I had to run and deposit my check into the bank before my shift; my room was more significant than average with a lovely bay window that overlooked the town below. My black slacks and matching black tee, my apron in my back pocket when I turn and leave. The air was crisp and clean unlike our Earth, pollution and climate change was taken seriously here, I enjoyed walking even though I missed my Jeep that was my goal to get the Jeep back, just the way I had it.

The bank was not filled it was warm, the colors beige and a lighter coffee color making it warmer looking, the tiles are polished marble, marble that I have never seen before. The smell of polish and orange linger, a girl of maybe twenty-three smiled "How can I help you today?"

I gave the nod, "Deposit, "I was still very cautious handing her the check and deposit slip, this should be the last time I would have to come in my direct deposit is taking effect this next check. Everything went the same as last time, my cell going off to alert me that my money had been deposited, I walked down Main street seeing students all shopping for a new school year, but in our letters, it informed us of what we would need and where to locate them.

On fifth and Main, I took a left seeing the Paper Lantern nestled into the trees; it was a fantastic location. The patio was the best spot to eat; the entire building was surrounded with a human-made pond with Koi fish swimming, I was ten minutes early as I crossed the bridge entering the restaurant, Susa, waved "Good afternoon, Zan. We are booked to the brim today, the tips should be useful,' a very nice benefit of being a server instead of cook, but they did make more than us.

I smiled, "Good afternoon, ladies. Can I start you off with some drinks, so you have extra time to order, " four girls sit in a shaded umbrella table the large willows touch their backs, each smiled I was rather glad it was the end of my shift.

A girl with a cascade of freckles was the first to speak, "I would like a cherry blossom tea, please," her voice was silvery, her smile was infectious.

The girl with Magenta hair had a fruity tone, "Coke,"

The next was blonde nearly silver in color; her tone was wobbly as if she was about to cry. "A lemon tea, please," I nodded writing it down when my eyes touched on the lush green eyes of the last girl her hair was ginger but not in a heinous way, freckles cascaded over her nose and cheeks as she smiles up at me.

"A green tea with two lemons on the side, please," she had a singsong voice it was pleasant in a way even Liz's lacked. I moved from their table handing Gale the drink order while I checked on my other tables, Gale hailed me over via my buzz beeper. I reached taking a small bowl adding two lemons they didn't look fresh, and this troubled me as I walked them their drinks. I smiled nearing the table hearing the infectious laughter when they laughed in unison.

I spoke," Here you ladies go, sorry these are the last lemons and not very fresh," but the girl just smiled as if this was not going to ruin her drink.

"No problem, we haven't seen you before are you new to town," her smile just had something about it, I couldn't place my finger one it, yet.

I answered handing her the Green tea when I also noticed her finger was in the bowl, the lemons looked new and dripped with juice. "I am, my sister, her boyfriend, and our cousin just moved here,"

Beaming now, "I am Layla, these are my best friends, Azkadellia, Jennifer, and Magenta," I smiled at each, the one with the infectious smile and silvery tone was Azkadellia, the fruity sound was Magenta, and the wobbler was Jennifer.

I stood taller, "I am Zan,"

"Can we order yet? Or are you two just going to flirt until we starve," Magenta remarked as Layla blushed but even I could feel the heat rising and a little hint of sadness too, I did love Liz?

Azkadellia snorted, "Mage, leave her be. New guys sorta adorable," was not used to not watching my back, so all the humor and good times felt odd to me somehow.

"I can also take your order," I offered.

"Take a Honey walnut platter, she'll have the same, the rude one will have the Potsticker platter, and Layla will have her usual the Veggie platter," Azkadellia offered as I wrote it down, this was my last table behind me Gale was cleaning tables.

"Let me go give this to the cook,"

I watched as the cook, Warren, did his thing he didn't seem to like many people other than these two guys I saw him with, Will and Lash. "Are you going to fucking watch me cook," his tone was deep and husky, not to mention cruel, he would get along fine with Michael, but when we're outside, it is Rath, his real name.

I stated, "No, just waiting for my last order," he just snarled tossing each platter onto the bar. "What do you have against me,"

"Nothing, just don't like you," he smiled at least he was honest I served their food watching from the counter with Gale and Susa waiting for them to finish. It was still well lit they're the last for the patio, after this only the main room would be open until elven but the last three hours of the night it is all Gale.

They stop paying with Susa their table was nearly spotless, and a helpful tip on the table. The aroma of my order fills the room as I walked into the back getting my jacket seeing Warren heading out for a small break.

When I walked out it was like seeing life coming back into Michaels' eyes, Layla and the girls walking by as he lounged in the classic car we all shared, for now, the way he looked at the girl Azkadellia as she did the very same then they vanished.

"Hey, lover boy, the girl in the green bustier is Azkadellia met her tonight." He just snorted driving off into the peaceful town. The night air smelled of bbq meat and happiness, this was the life we had always wanted, and now we will fight to stay.

He said as he walked into the apartment, "Girls are trouble,"

"You love trouble," to them they had it ingrained to obey me, I was their King still. He smirked than my sister turned the corner her brows quirked in question.

"What about girls?