Goddess: Well, I'm putting more chapters up.

Dushu: You should wait

Cally: You don't even know if people are reading them

Goddess: Well, it's the principle that counts… I guess… Besides there's nothing better to do until Static Shock comes on.

Dushu: Anyway. On with the show.

Cally: Wait a second, what about the disclaimer.

Dushu: ::buuuuuurp::

Goddess: I think Dushu ate the lawyers.

Cally: Umm.. Still..

Goddess: Yeah. Usual disclaimer… I don't own the world.. or Static… Yet…. MUAHAHAHA

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We all escaped down the ladder in time to leave with the last of the kids who went inside to get their things. We walked home together until we reached the street to the richer section and Virgil and Richie waved goodbye to me and left hurriedly as if they were embarrassed about something. I stood there and watched them walk home talking. Then I turned and headed towards the fresh food market to make a few purchases and head home to start cooking dinner for myself.

The week was so slow. I couldn't handle it. Graduation was so close, but so far away. I wanted to get out of this forsaken school. I had sent my letters in for colleges, and was still waiting for some sort of reply. A lot of others had gotten some sort of reply to the colleges they applied to. I was applying to Gotham University, and prayed with all my might that I would make it. Not many did, unless they struck a cord with the people choosing. I hoped that I did. I didn't know where Richie and Virgil were going to go.

I got a letter a day or so later, saying I was one of the few that hadn't gotten their letter of admission or denial, because I was in a lottery. I had a lot of requirements that the university was looking at for admitting me, but they wanted to meet me over the summer. They would have Bruce Wayne there as well. I hoped to impress them.

"Kailie Pono"

I heard my name called, as I sat next to people I didn't really care to get to know. It was finally commencement. I was happier than I could think of being. Virgil and Richie had been called in the beginning. Soon it would all be over, and we would be free. It all happened so fast. We were finished, getting pictures with friends, and then blessed freedom. Until we started college that was. I wondered if I would get my letter stating when I needed to be in Gotham for my appointment. It wouldn't be in for at least another week.

"Hey, you all ready to come over? I've got all I need, and some has been cooking slowly while we've been here. I hope you are hungry." I said smiling.

"Yeah, we'll be there. I'll call you if Sharon and Pops want to come." Virgil said.

"Yeah. See you later." Richie had said.

We had all forgone having parties, because we weren't exactly the most popular people in school. Virgil had been dumped by Daisy because she didn't want to spend time with someone like him. He got good grades, but never paid attention to her. Richie had tried his hand at fixing Virgil up with Frieda, but it didn't work. I got the feeling it was because Richie liked her. A lot.

I was checking the food and thinking about the past few years. I was glad to know Virgil and Richie so much better than in passing like it was before the bang. I was glad I had told someone who was not family. I was hoping against hope that the feelings I had forming would be accepted by the one that I had an eye on, even though he had hopes on another girl.

I looked up from my cooking when the phone rang. I had almost spilled the sauce I was working on when it rang, since I was staring at it when it decided to ring. I ran over to it and answered the phone. I smiled, knowing it was Virgil.

"Hi Virgil." I said.

"Hey, Kailie? I just called to say that my pops and sister want to come too. You said to call if they would want to come." Virgil said.

"Ok. Thanks a ton." I said.

"No problem. Your saving us from Sharon's cooking." Virgil said.

"Yeah. Be prepared for a big meal Virg." I said.

"I don't think that will be a problem. I better go, Sharon is going to kill me." Virgil said. I laughed and hung up.

Turning back to the meal I was cooking I smiled. It was great. I felt something well up within me. I didn't know what it was, but it made me feel more whole than I had in a long time. I called the Social worker and let her know what was going on.

She told me that she wouldn't be visiting for a little while since I was an adult, and graduated. She wouldn't visit anymore after the college information came in. She mentioned that I would still be getting the money I needed for things but after I went to college I would be on my own completely. She wished me luck and I smiled. Things seemed to be getting better for me as my day continued. I hung the phone up, and walked into my living room to rest.

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Goddess: ::Yawn::

Cally: maybe you should get some sleep.

Dushu: Yeah.. either that or we can feed you Live Wire intravenously…

Goddess: ::snore::

Dushu: She's gone.

Cally: Yeah.. party while she's gone?

Dushu: You have to ask?