It's me again. Same old…

Dushu: She still wants Virgil. She likes her some chocolate.

Cally: DUSHU MAXWELL!!! That was rude!!

Goddess: not to mention perverted. I hope all of you out there are not offended by that comment. Dushu is not going to be allowed to watch Scary Movie 3 anymore.

Cally: Your soooooooo in trouble!!

Dushu: OO; uh oh….

laughter

Anyway. As much as I want to own Static or Virgil.. .I don't. I can't even draw.. but I can dream huh? I like writing… and I've begun to watch the show now that they have it at a semi reasonable time… On with the story. Gimmie some reviews how bout it?

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"Kailie. Wake up girl. Teach is gonna go ballistic if you doze off in class again." Virgil said. I smiled.

"Thanks Virg." I said with a wink. Later he caught up to me after class.

"What were you frowning about in class? You seemed so deep in thought I figured aliens had beamed down and taken your brains." He said.

"Very funny Virgil. I was actually thinking about that night four years ago, by the docks. You remember right? I mean the big bang?" I said.

I realized maybe I shouldn't have said anything. I clamped my mouth shut, watching Virgil carefully, virtually feeling the surprise coming from him. I began to inch away from him, trying to gauge what he might do.

"Yeah. I remember that night. Funny. I don't remember seeing you there Kailie." He said.

"Umm, yeah. I don't want to talk about that right now. Especially here at school." I said.

"Yeah, I guessed as much. Why's that if you don't mind answering." He asked.

"Its, kinda… well it's kinda personal." I said, quietly looking down at the floor.

"Oh. I'm sorry. You wanna talk about it someplace private?" He asked.

"You can come by my place. Its about as private as it gets. The social worker won't be stopping by for another two days." I said with a slight smile.

"Social worker? Oh, I guess that you can explain that later. I'll meet you after school and walk with you. How about that?" He asked.

"It's a deal. I'll see you then." I said.

I wondered what this would mean. It had been a while since I'd had any friends over, let alone any male company. I smiled. At least I wasn't a messy housekeeper. There were only a few hours left in school, and surprisingly they went rather fast. I was waiting outside, leaning against the wall of the school, and feeling the rays of the sun on my face.

"All I'm saying Richie, is that we need to keep an eye on her. She was at the docks, and chances are she's a bang baby." I heard Virgil say.

"She hasn't shown any signs Virg. She may be a late boomer, but I don't think we've got too much to worry about. If anything, the gas not only messes with your body, but it messes with your mind. She doesn't seem to be going nutso like Hot streak or Ebon or any of the others." His friend Richie said.

"Yeah, I know. I'm not getting any bad vibes from her. But still, whether or not she's on our side we have to be careful. Anything that triggers her powers could be a problem, it could be dangerous." Virgil said.

"Ok, its agreed. We'll keep an eye on her." Richie said.

"Hey there Kailie. Ready to go? Do you mind if Richie tags along? He's got nothing to do, and you can trust him." Virgil said.

"There's a short list of people who have my trust, it starts and ends with me." I said, slightly cross.

"Ok, I can take a hint. I'll go find someone else to bother." Richie said.

"NO! I mean, I'm really sorry. You have no idea. I mean. Wait until we get to my place. Then you'll understand." I said.

Virgil and Richie just looked at me, I hung me head, embarrassed. I began to walk, behind me they just shrugged and followed me until they caught up with me.

"Its ok Kailie. Don't worry about it, you can tell us what's really got you upset when we get home." Virgil said, putting his arm around my shoulder. I blushed.

"I guess so." I said softly. They had no idea.

I pulled out my keys and opened the door when we got to my house. I sighed as I set my book bag on the bench and took my shoes off, motioning for Virgil and Richie to do the same. I took them to the living room, much the same as it was when I left the night of the big bang. They sat down on the couch watching me.

"You guys want something to eat or drink? The fridge is well stocked." I said.

They nodded and I brought in some food and sodas. After we were all settled I looked at them to see if they were ready to hear what I had to say. I looked up at the ceiling, praying to my ancestors for strength. I looked at them and sighed.

"Well, if you couldn't tell, my family is Hawaiian, born and bred. We come from a long line of what you would call witch doctors. My parents ignored that part of our history. Anyway. I haven't told this to anyone before. When the big bang happened, I was there on the docks. But I was hiding because Francis and Ivan dragged me out there." I said.

"And your parents didn't question that? That you went out to the docks?" Virgil asked.

"No. Francis told me we were made for each other, that I should be his girl and we should go have some private time down at the docks. I told him no, and he got angry. He showed up at my place, and my mom had gotten so ignorant after my father passed. She ignored our past, and now thought I was as normal a teenager could get. She was wrong, and proved that by allowing Francis and Ivan to take me with them to the docks. I had to lie to my mother, and never got the chance… That night…" I said, feeling tears form in my eyes.

"It's ok Kailie." Virgil said.

"Shouldn't we head upstairs, in case your mom shows up?" Richie said.

"Don't have to worry about that. My mother's not here. The night of the bang, she fell. She's been in an institute since. I was at the docks, trying to get away. Francis, he wouldn't stop touching me. Wouldn't leave me alone. I cried so hard for him to leave me alone. He wouldn't. He's strong for someone like him." I said, feeling the tears run down my face.

"Oh my gosh. Kailie, don't worry about a thing. I hadn't realized that he had done something like that, you don't act like it." Virgil said, getting up and putting his hands on my shoulders.

"Why haven't you told the authorities? He harassed you, sexually. That's against the law. He could be put in jail." Richie said.

"For what good it does him. You realize how many times Static has caught him? Thus relating to the fact that he doesn't stay? I can't anyway. He's got something much worse. He knows what I can do. I don't know how he found it out before, but he did. Remember in the hall Virgil? The night the two of us ended up at the docks, against our better judgment? He told me he could ruin my life. And he still can." I said, feeling frustration now.

"Its ok. There's loads of bang babies out there Kailie. A few of them have even gone in to get help from doctors. That won't ruin your life." Richie said.

"If only it were that easy. I don't know what I might have gotten out of the big bang, but I am not yet a bang baby. I may never be." I said.

Virgil took my hands away from my face and Richie offered me a tissue.

"Then what are you talking about?" Virgil asked.

"I am talking about my heritage. I can do things no normal human can. I'm not a metahuman though. It's genetic. My mother or father didn't have it, because it includes an innate ability to heal quickly. My father died the night of the Dakota gang riots, and my mother got lost in herself the night of the bang. I've been alone here ever since. I can't tell if the bang strengthened my powers, or if it will give me something entirely new. But all I know is, we can't let anyone else know this." I said.

"What do you mean? What can you do?" Richie asked.

"To get away from him, I showed a few things I could do. I guess before he must have seen me meditating or something. If I get too emotional, I can hurt someone. I was scared, and I managed to catch fire. But it didn't burn me. Its part of what I can do. I am a witch, like in stories." I said.

"No, your not like them. Maybe you won't become a bang baby because of that. Your blood is different from everyone else's." Virgil said.

"We don't know that. I don't know if it makes my blood any different. All I know is that I am different." I said.

"Don't worry about that. We're different too. If guys like us can handle it, I think you'll do just fine Kailie." Virgil said.

"Thanks. You guys are taking this pretty well considering the fear people have about bang babies alone." I said.

"We're full of surprises." Virgil said. I smiled.

"Speaking of which, we need to get going. My dad is going to worry about where I am. And your dad is probably going to send Sharon out looking for you Virg." Richie said. I nodded.

"I'll see you guys in school tomorrow. I need to get my homework done and clean up a bit. The house has gotten kinda messy." I said.

"No, this place is clean next to my house." Virgil said.

"You mean your room." Richie said.

"Hey!" Virgil said.

"You guys want a tour before you leave?" I asked

"Sure!" They both said.

I showed them around the house, letting them look in photo albums and even go so far as to touch some of the Hawaiian relics we had brought with us from my home state. It hadn't been more than five or six years since we had come from Hawaii. It had seemed like such a long time, and a bad move.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Goddess: Yeah. I know Kailie's pain. I moved from California to Iowa… bad move. Still have both parents, unfortunately.

Dushu: My mommy and daddy are aweseome!!

Cally: Dushu, your like how old?

Dushu: So, I like calling them Daddy and mommy. I'm the epitome of innocence.

Cally & Goddess: I don't think so!!!!

Goddess: Review or Die…

Cally: You so stole that from Read or Die… a very awesome anime

Goddess: One I identify with completely. "Can I have my book back please? I haven't finished reading it." GO PAPER!