Well well, look who's back? Yes! I'm finally back, alive and kicking. You've read the title of this series, yes, I am a fan of Life is Strange now too. Hell, I'd even say this is probably one of my all-time favorite games now. So, one day, I decided to start writing some crossover one shots and while I liked them, I wasn't sure if they were right for an audience. But now I am sure, so you guys are lucky.
So, you'll notice that my OCs come off as a bit different than how you guys might remember them. That's because I'm re-writing the original series with better writing and better developed characters. So, for those of you who are familiar with me, you'll all get a sneak peek as to what these characters are going to be like and what they've experienced in the upcoming reboot.
For those of you who aren't familiar with me, well, hopefully you'll like this story enough to want to see how my OCs upcoming source material will be and stick with me on it. Anyways, so, be warned though, this probably will not make a whole lot of sense in terms of timelines and continuity. But, here's the thing though, multiple timelines lead to multiple realities, so maybe there is just one timeline that's close to this.
Monday October 7th, 2013
Blackwell Academy, Arcadia Bay, Oregon
9:30 AM
Mike was sitting on the edge of the fountain of Jeremiah Blackwell checking his phone when he saw Salem rush up to him with Ryan in tow riding on his skateboard.
"What's up, dude?' Salem asked sticking his fist out.
"Oh, hey dude, not much." Mike replied returning the fist bump.
"So, damn, where are the girls at?" Ryan asked.
"You mean where are the girls in our group at or do you mean where are the girls at, because you're desperate to get laid because Lucy isn't a student here yet?" Mike replied amused.
"Both." Ryan said with a grin.
Salem rolled his eyes annoyed. "Seriously Mike, why did we find this douchebag acceptable enough for our friend group?" Salem asked teasingly.
"Suck it, if anything I'm a fine addition to the friend group." Ryan replied.
Mike shrugged. "He's got a point, I mean, I'm the troublemaker with a heart of gold, you're the quiet and shy artsy guy, and he's the annoying douchebag who thinks he can score but never does." Mike said.
"Really? So, what does that make us?" Jade asked.
"That's easy enough, you're the stereotypically moody goth girl who deep down is actually very sweet, Snow is the shy, but caring girl, my dear cousin is the boy-crazy girl, and my awesome girlfriend Amanda is the pretty prep girl who actually is very sweet and caring once she breaks out of her shell." Mike explained.
Jade flips him off amused.
"Wait, boy-crazy girl or boy-crazy wh-" Ryan began but then stopped when he noticed Lola glare at him.
"Dude, we talked about this. No one calls my cousin a whore. Otherwise, they deal with me or Salem." Mike replied.
Ryan nodded. "Right, so, what took you guys so long?" Ryan asked.
"Why's he so eager to learn?" Snow replied.
"He's not, he's eager to flirt with girls." Salem said.
"Yet, he had the audacity to call me a whore." Lola replied.
Mike chuckled in response.
"Ryan, understand that girls and boys are different and that we take more time to look better in public because we are very insecure. We can't all be like you." Snow said.
"Oh, and what am I?" Ryan asked.
"A jackass." Jade replied.
"Well, you walked right into that one, didn't you?" Mike said.
"Shut up man, let's just go to class, okay?" Ryan asked.
The seven walk up to the steps of Blackwell Academy, on the way in, they collide with a pretty blonde girl who is opening the door to leave.
"Oh, I'm sorry. Can I get by?" She asked.
"Yeah, yeah, of course. Uh, how about, I let you get by, and you give me your number, then we'll be even..." Ryan replied.
She smirked at him. "You're too cute." She said walking past the group.
The four girls leave, leaving the three boys behind.
"Oh dude, that girl man, she was just like..." Ryan said.
"Tell me about it, normally I'm not the type to get like this but, damn she was fine." Salem replied.
Mike put a hand behind his head. "Yeah, she was cute and all but..." Mike said.
"But what, bro?" Ryan asked.
"But come on, you know how this type of shit has ended for me in the past. Look, all I'm trying to say is that I don't want to end up hurting my girl by crushing on someone as fine as that." Mike replied.
"Totally get it man, come on dude, let's head to class." Salem said.
"So, I'm like the only one okay with getting that girl's digits?" Ryan asked aloud to no one in particular.
Meanwhile, the four girls are making their way to their first classes.
"I don't know about you guys, but I didn't like that girl. She makes me look like a saint." Lola said.
"Come on guys, you only just saw her. You don't know if she has some kind of ulterior motive, and she shot Ryan down. So, she's not all bad." Jade replied.
"Correction love, she only said he was cute and smirked at him too. I'd have to say that Lola's probably got a point." Snow said.
"I don't know, I see both your points, but I feel like maybe Lola's got a stronger point this time." Amanda replied.
"Wow, surprised you'd agree with me after all our cliques have been through." Lola said.
"Yeah, what they went through. I always wanted to be your friend, even if I sucked at showing it." Amanda replied.
"You say that but..." Lola began.
"Hey! What are you girls just standing around for? Get to class!" A man barked at them.
"But sir, we were just..." Snow replied.
The bell rang.
"Do you hear that bell, missy? It means move along now..." The man said.
The four girls traded a look then walked off.
Amanda, Mike, and Jade are sitting in Drama class when they see the girl from before walking in late.
"Now that is just shit." Jade said.
"What do you mean?" Mike asked.
"What she means is some grouchy rent-a-cop yelled at us to get to class and she just gets to walk in late like it's no big thing." Amanda replied.
"Some asshole security guard thinks he can give you shit? Fuck that." Mike said.
"Relax honey, he is within his rights as an authority figure to do his job, but he did seem a bit stressed." Amanda replied.
"Amanda, you see the good in everyone, so maybe it's time you wake up and realize that your boyfriend has a point and that that dickhead should have someone tell him off." Jade said.
The girl walk up to them.
"Sorry, I couldn't help but overhear your conversation... Were you three talking about David Madsen?" The girl asked.
"Depends, is David Madsen the name of that douchebag security guard who yelled at my friends?" Mike replied.
"Yep, that fits him to a T. I'm Rachel." She said sticking her hand out.
"Right, I'm Mike. Nice to meet you." Mike said taking her hand and shaking it.
"I'm Jade, Rachel." Jade said introducing herself.
"And I'm Amanda." Amanda said introducing herself.
"Why haven't I seen you around before? I feel like I know everyone here? Are you guys new?" Rachel asked.
"Nah, we've been here since the first day of classes this year, but, we just wanted to try and kind of fit in before we went off and made friends with any of you Blackwell kids, you know?" Mike replied.
"Totally get it. This school is definitely full of assholes. But, it's not all bad. Why don't you and your friends meet me for lunch and I'll introduce you to my friends?" Rachel asked.
The three trade a look.
"That sounds really good actually. We'll take you up on that offer." Mike replied.
"Perfect, I'll see you all then." Rachel said taking a seat a few rows in front of them.
Hours pass, and the group is on their way to meeting with Rachel.
"I still have no idea why we agreed to this. I still think this girl is full of ulterior motives." Lola said.
"That's funny coming from you, Lola. Considering the type of person you are I wouldn't talk about ulterior motives." Ryan replied.
"Oh really, and just what kind of person am I?" Lola asked curious.
"You know what kind, you're nothing more than a-" Ryan began.
"Dude! What did I tell you?" Mike said cutting him off.
"Look, I get it man, you're all about blood is thicker than water, right? Mike, is it really fair for Lola to call out Rachel when she herself is fully capable of using these tactics and in the past has?" Ryan asked.
Lola shoved Ryan hard. "Fuck you! You have no right to talk to me like that. That's not who I am, not anymore!" Lola shouted walking away angrily.
"Baby, hang on..." Salem said beginning to follow after her but is stopped by David Madsen.
"Excuse me, just what is going on here?" He asked.
"Nothing sir, I was just on my way to talk to my girlfriend." Salem replied.
"Don't get smart with me, why is he on the ground?" David asked gesturing to Ryan.
"He fell, look sir, I really have to go." Salem replied trying to push past David.
"Insubordination. Do you want to carry on with the smart aleck remarks, or do you want to tell me the truth?" David said.
"Look, does it really matter right now? I'm just trying to get by. Now can you move?" Salem asked.
"Enough games, now do you want to have a detention this weekend or do you want to tell me what really happened?" David asked.
"Fuck it, give me detention then. He was pushed my girlfriend, but he happened to start it by insulting her." Salem replied starting to walk past David.
"Alright, that's better. I'm writing you up and making sure you serve your detention. But make sure that you tell your girlfriend that this bullying incident will have her serving detention with you." David said.
"Whatever dude, catch you later." Salem replied walking away to find Lola.
"Yep, that guy is definitely a dick head." Snow said.
"Pardon me, miss?" David asked.
"Nothing." Snow replied.
"Do you think this is some kind of joke?" David asked.
Snow shrugged. "No, I just think that you can be a more reasonable person." Snow replied.
David shook his head unamused. "Do you little punks think I'm blind to your antics? I have a teenage daughter at home, so you can guarantee that I know how to deal with the smart attitude you all have towards me." He said.
"Okay, all I'm saying is that you could just be less of a prick to students. Like clearly, Salem who you had just grilled wasn't in the mood for your shit, so you can't exactly blame him for not wanting to talk." Snow replied.
"Say one more smart remark and I'll have you in detention with him and his girlfriend." David said.
Snow shook her head. "Well, what's the use in trying to explain myself since you think I'm just another annoying little smartass?" She replied.
"Alright missy, you just bought yourself a detention." David said.
"Fine. If that's what you want." Snow replied.
David walked away from the group.
"Fucking asshole. Oh look, I guess you and douchebag David have that in common Ryan." Mike said.
"Come on, how am I an asshole?" Ryan asked.
"Really? Uh, you just insulted my cousin when you know that part of the reason why she wanted to come to Blackwell was to become a different person." Mike replied.
"Okay, well, I apologize for that." Ryan said.
Mike shrugged. "Whatever man, just know that my cousin will probably hate you for a long time." He replied.
"Right, that's all I need right now is an enemy at Blackwell..." Ryan said.
"Hey guys, that was Hella intense. You all okay?" Rachel asked.
"Oh sure, we're just dandy. Three of my friends are in detention this weekend." Mike replied.
"Sorry, that sucks. Let me guess, David Madsen, right?" Rachel asked.
"Yep, so, what is the deal with that guy anyways?" Jade asked.
"He's really just a huge asshole with hard on for security." Rachel replied.
"Cool, I've seen people like him though. Actually, I wouldn't mind stirring up some trouble with him..." Mike said with a wicked grin on his face.
"Absolutely not, Mike. We came here to improve ourselves, not get into trouble where I always have to bail you out." Amanda replied.
"Yeah, but come on, that makes you like my guardian angel, though..." Mike said wrapping his arms around Amanda's waist.
Jade shook her head annoyed. "God you guys are gross." She replied teasingly.
"Well, if you want to come sit with us, you can." Rachel said.
"Maybe another time, I'm not really in the mood for new faces right now." Mike replied.
"I totally get it, well, I'll catch you later then..." Rachel said.
A few hours pass, Mike, Ryan, and Amanda are all walking out of their classes when they see an overweight Hispanic boy being picked on by two other boys.
"Okay, so that dickhead Madsen is around to throw detentions at people but he's too above the law to deal with bullying?" Mike asked.
"No way we should let that fly, dude." Ryan replied.
"Maybe it's best not to intervene though." Amanda said.
"Nonsense, babe. An innocent kid is being picked on and no one's stepping up." Mike replied walking over to the scene with Ryan following close behind.
"Hey assholes!" Mike said interrupting the scene.
"The fuck did you just say to me?" The boy in the letterman said.
"He said, hey assholes. What, are you deaf and stupid?" Ryan asked.
"I think he wants to take you on, Logan." The boy in the hoodie said.
"Well then he's about to regret every word. Every word." Logan replied.
"Bring it, you don't scare me, jockstrap." Mike said sizing him up.
"I got your back, dude." Ryan said tackling Logan's friend to the floor.
"Show me what you got then, tough guy." Logan said shoving Mike to the ground.
Mike rises up. "No problem, dickhead." He replied punching Logan in the stomach.
As Logan clutches his stomach briefly, Mike takes the advantage to punch Logan in the jaw causing his head to shoot up.
"That's it dude, you are so totaled." Logan said ready to charge a punch at him.
At that moment, David Madsen shows up. "Hey! What do you two think you're doing?" He asked.
"Us? These two dickheads were picking on some innocent kid." Mike replied.
"Then there's been some kind of mistake, Logan and his friend here are members of the Vortex club at our academy, so I find it hard to believe that he would do such a thing." David said.
"Thank you, Mr. Madsen. These two guys were like wild animals. I think they wanted to tamper with my shot of winning the game this Friday by fighting me." Logan replied.
"Fuck off with that bullshit, you know that you were bullying this kid and just don't want to admit to it." Mike said.
"Mike's right, sir. After all, he was just defending himself. Logan threw the first punch." Amanda replied.
"Enough! I should have busted you all when I had the chance. The three of you will be serving detention this weekend." David said walking away afterwards.
Logan and his friend bump fists before walking away.
"Hey man, you okay?" Mike asked.
The boy looks at Mike and then leaves.
"Well you're welcome then..." Mike said.
"Seriously though, this school can eat a dick." Ryan replied.
"Well, at least we'll all be in detention together..." Mike said.
"Well, everyone except for Jade. Unless of course she too got a detention..." Amanda replied.
"Speak of the devil." Mike said.
"Guys, guess what?" Jade asked.
"Let me guess, you got detention too?" Mike replied.
"Damn, yeah, how'd you know?" Jade asked.
"It's kind of obvious when you think about how that dickhead has been going around giving everyone in our group today detention." Mike replied.
"Right, well, yeah, I did. It wasn't even my fault though, it was all this little bitch Victoria Chase." Jade said.
"We believe you Jade. So, what happened with you then?" Mike asked.
"You know what, I'm just totally annoyed right now, that I don't even want to talk about it. I guess we'll just see each other at-" Jade began being cut off by the sound of the fire alarm.
Yes, I'm leaving you all on a cliffhanger. Don't be sour though, it's just that this beast of a chapter was already getting pretty long, and I still have more follow ups to write for this thing. Hopefully you all can sort of guess where the rest of the chapter would've gone from here though.
Alright, so I got to get going though, since I decided to finish this chapter up the night before I got to get up early to on a vacation for a couple of days. So, I'll be back with the follow up chapter where the two groups of characters will officially all meet in the detention chapter a la The Breakfast Club. See you all when I get back!
-PhantomRenegade134