A/N: Yes, the final chapter and the next chapter is just extras. So, sit back and enjoy my finally finished story. I didn't finish it on the Thanksgiving but it's something to be thankful for none the less. And yes, I know that the song I made up is kind of lame, but I was thinking this off the top of my head.
Disclaimer: Look at all the other chapters. However, I also own the song "Superhero", which I made up the lyrics. The music to it is pretty similar to "All Star" by, I think, Smash Mouth with a hint of the melody from "Holding Out for a Hero".
It was raining.
To anyone looking out the window, they would say I'm crazy to be sitting out in the rain like I was. Some would say I was suicidal when they would see me looking down at the pavement and sitting over the edge. Maybe I was. No, I definitely wasn't suicidal. I'm not a quitter. I always work to get what I want. I'll die to get what I want. I'll die for others, but I won't die for myself.
Just like my mother and father.
It took me a lot of sleepless nights and a lot of time of faking sick to comprehend who they were. They were Rachel and Tobias the Animorphs. They were also the hosts for Visser Two and Visser Three. In a way, I realize why they didn't tell me. If they had told me, then I would have wanted the ability to morph. And I would have gotten it one way or another too. Then, in the end, I would be in the same place they were.
I hadn't told any of the others about my parents. They knew that they were controllers and that was enough. Eventually, I would tell them, but today would not be that day.
There was a song playing somewhere in the background. I couldn't really hear the lyrics, but I happened to know the song by heart. It was my favorite song, but now it just depressed me.
Hey you, over there.
Don't you know that you have no right to judge me?
Didn't your mama ever tell you that
Big things can come in small packages.
Yeah, it was definitely my favorite song. It was a pretty old song but I didn't care. I used to sing to my dad when I was little.
Just turn around
And don't ask any questions
I'll flex my muscles big and strong
And then I'll fly up and away.
I was pretty sure I heard footsteps, but I was so into remembering the lyrics to the songs that I didn't care.
You treat me as if I'm crazy
Say I act like the world is on top of my shoulders
I'll tell you why I do all the stuff I do
It's 'cause I'm a real superhero!
Now I was positive that there were footsteps, but again, I didn't really care.
I don't have the superpowers or the costume
In my heart I know that's true
I don't need a secret identity or the fame
I'm the definition of a superhero of the modern day.
We need all the heroes we can get in this cold, cold world
What do you say? Do you want be my sidekick?
Trust me, it's really quite easy
Just believe in your heart that you can do it and watch!
The song had actually ended in reality but my heart kept singing it.
I don't need to fly!
I don't need to fly!
Heart full of courage, head of determination
That's all I need!
"Hey Hope!" I was jerked out of my thoughts by Bade's voice. I panicked for a split second because I wasn't morphed but relaxed when he placed his hand on my shoulder. I could see easily that he wasn't morphed either.
"Oh, hi Bade. What are you doing out here?" I asked as I looked off the edge again.
"I should be asking you that question, Hope. It's raining out here and you're in your morphing suit!"
"Don't yell at me!"
"Whoops, sorry, was I yelling at you? So seriously, what are you doing out here?"
"Oh just thinking," I answered. I stared up at him. He was tall, taller than me with beautiful ice blue eyes and spiked sandy brown hair. Why hadn't I noticed him before? Because you liked him for who he was, not what he looked like, a voice inside answered.
"About the Yeerk pool?"
"About a lot of things. I was just remembering that song, what was it called? Oh yeah, now I remember, "Superhero", it's called "Superhero"." I said.
"Ironic, isn't it?"
"You said it."
I looked at Bade again and he looked at me. He was now sitting beside me and I felt that I should be doing something like lean against his shoulder or hug him or some other sign of affection or at least friendship. Maybe I would have too if I hadn't finally heard someone across the street yell.
"HEY YOU TWO. GET INSIDE BEFORE YOU CATCH A COLD!"
"Guess we better go in," I said. Bade nodded and we entered the heated halls towards Sarah's apartment. When we opened the door, the music was playing full blast, but my mind was still stuck on my childhood song.
You treat me as if I'm crazy
Say I act like the world is on top of my shoulders
I'll tell you why I do all the stuff I do
It's 'cause I'm a real superhero!
"Hey, here's a towel!" Sarah threw me a towel and I hastily did my hair so that it was dryer than it was before at least. Bade's hair was only the slightest bit damp when he was finished. I grabbed a soda and just sat on the couch.
I don't have the superpowers or the costume
In my heart I know that's true
I don't need a secret identity or the fame
I'm the definition of a superhero of the modern day.
"So, what game should we play Alexandria?" Sarah asked the red-haired girl Alexandria shook her head.
"You can call me Alex if you want," she answered. We all gasped and four other voices said the same thing at the same time.
"WHAT?!"
Alexandria, excuse me, Alex shrugged, "If I can die any day, why waste half of my life saying my own name?"
"I suggest that we just hang out," Josh said. Bade and I both nodded.
You treat me as if I'm crazy
Say I act like the world is on top of my shoulders
I'll tell you why I do all the stuff I do
It's 'cause I'm a real superhero!
I don't have the superpowers or the costume
In my heart I know that's true
I don't need a secret identity or the fame
I'm the definition of a superhero of the modern day.
I smiled as Alex and Sarah got into a standard fight about which was better: pepperoni or sausage pizza. I bet the pizza guy on the other end thought they were high or something. Josh was reading a magazine on animals which to be honest had some really awesome pictures. Bade was raiding the fridge in the other room. I was still on the couch. I was surprised that the others weren't making sure that I had a pulse.
We need all the heroes we can get in this cold, cold world
What do you say? Do you want be my sidekick?
Trust me, it's really quite easy
Just believe in your heart that you can do it and watch!
Here we all were: Sarah, the comic relief who was very good at strategy and security issues. Alex, a person who I'd be proud if they took my place if I was unable to lead. Josh, the animal expert and most compassionate of the group. Bade, the sensitive guy who would only fight if he had too. And me, their leader.
The roads may be hard for us, and we might not always win, but we were a team and we would fight until the end. We were the Animorphs.
Superhero!
A/N: Okay, well, here it is the end of my first story. Wow, it's so surreal. I know the ending and the song was lame. Sorry! So, what'd you think? Oh, like I said before, the next chapter is extras.