"I was a nasty slut. I went with so many boys and girls, girls and boys at the same time. I took part in disgusting, perverted, unnatural acts. I was drinking and taking drugs. I used bad language all the time. I called my mum a "fat bitch". But I'm not like that any more. I'm a good person." The rest of us were shocked. We had been sitting around taking a break at a benchwhen we noticed the gathering happening over on some grass. "That-that ain't normal." Nathan pointed at the group with his cigarette disgusted with the group as a whole."She went to my school." Alisha said disappointed as she shook her head."This one time, she's doing this boy I know in her dad's car. She gets off him and sits on the gear stick. She's on there for, like, 20 minutes literally" She made a face as she started rocking back and forth and moaning much to our shock. Nathan looked out at the water before remarking "Try that in your driving test, you are definitely getting a fail. Or a pass. And maybe some kind of internal injury." Kelly then told us about her experience "It's the same with some girls on my estate. No-one's even getting pregnant any more." She leaned back to look at Simon asking him,"What about your friends?" Before he even had a chance to reply Nathan started talking"I believe that's generally referred to as a 'pedophile ring'."Annoyed I whacked Nathan on the arm "He'snot a pedophile." Nathan turned to Simon not really listening to me. "Yeah? He'd screw hisown sister for a slice of cheese." Simon looked at Nathan obviously annoyed "I don't even like cheese." Nathan shook his head "That makes it even worse, you sick bastard." Sick of the conversation Curtis spoke up"Maybe she's done sitting on her dad's gear stick. It's a thought." Yeah right I rolled my eyes."It's not just her, is it?" Kelly said looking back at the group. "Yeah, look there's more." Alisha said sounding almost sad. Curtis then sounded confused "I know him." At this Nathan called the guy over with a gesture and a whistle.He leaned down closer to us before responding "Can I help you?" Nathan gestured for him to come even closer "Why are you all dressed like retards?" He didn't look offended"There's a meeting, here, tonight. You should come along and find out."He looked at the rest of us all in our orange jumpsuits, "All of you." Condescendingly Nathan nodded his head "Right. Cool. See you there, buddy." They hadn't even turned around when Curtis exclaimed"He used to be a right headcase. This is weird."

We were all in the community center waiting for Sally who was never going to show up. "She's never late." Kelly said confused looking around at us I looked down at the ground lying "I think she's gone on holiday." Curtis turned to Simon who was closest to Sally out of all of us. "Did she tell you that?" Simon raised his eyes to mine as he mumbled out a quiet "She said she was going to Greece." Curtis looked confused "Nah. They would've sent someone." Nathan's tone was mockingas he spoke "We should phone probation headquarters and get them to send someone down here now to supervise us." He started to play with a ball at his feet while Alisha walked off Curtis following her with a smile on his face it was obvious what they were gonna go do. Suddenly Nathan kicked the ball at the wall right next to Simon's face. Before I could say anything Simon had got up and thrown a box at Nathan who gasped in surprise but a smile plagued his face. "Well, this is intense." Simon walked too the door ready to leave when Nathan went to kick the ball at him"Don't, Nathan." Kelly called out, it seemed I wasn't the only annoyed at his constant abuse of Simon.

We were in the locker room getting ready to leave for the day. I looked over at Simon who was quieter than normal. I wondered if it was Sally's words yesterday or just a reaction from Nathan hounding him all day. "You just need to ignore Nathan. He's a dick." Kelly looked over at me and then Simon before contributing,"He doesn't care what anyone says to him. He thinks it's the same for everyone." Simon stopped and turned walking towards Kelly looking serious"It's not, though, is it?We're not like that." He stared at her in a challenging way."I'll talk to him. I'll tell him to back off, yeah?" She said before they started to just stare at each other, she was reading his mind. Curious I took a step closer when Kelly suddenly spoke. "What you talking about?" Simon lifted his hand to his head, flattening his hair nervously,"Nothing." He said simply turning to look at me, I couldn't meet his eyes thinking about what had happened last night. The body that we had to move. Then Simonwalked out. Kelly turned to look at me confused, thankfully it wasn't my mind she read. I just shrugged my shoulders before quickly leaving. As I exited the locker room I saw Simon walking towards a hardly used storage room. I quickly followed him worried about how he was dealing with this all. He got the door and unlocked it before looking back and seeing me. I wanted to plead with him, beg him not to go in to just leave the body for someone else but I couldn't do anything. Seeing only me he turned opening the door into the pitch black room he was about to close the door when I rushed in. No matter how hard this was for me it was worse for him. With me inside and the door securely shut he opened the freezer bringing light into the room. I stepped away from the frozen body feeling sick, but Simon leaned in a sad look on his face that brought me a step closer. He reached out touching her face as I out a hand on his shoulder. He looked back into my eyes,this time he seemed to sense my mental cries, nodding once slowly as he turned his head back towards Sally's frozen one and slowly encased us in darkness.

We were sitting in the locker room listening to Curtis as he paced back and forth, "She's saying all this weird stuff about sex and that. That she's saving herself until she's ready to make a proper commitment."Kellyand I just sat with out backs facing the boys since Nathan was taking a piss."It's a sad day for all of us when a bird like that decides to pull up her knickers." Despite Nathan being the only one to even feign interest in his dilemma Curtis wasready to fight him."That's my girlfriend you're talking about." Nathan pretended to sound hurt "And I feel your pain." I rolled my eyes ready for this to be over since we had much bigger problems."Wash your hands before you touch me." Curtis growled out. "Have you finished?" Kelly called out sick of staring at the wall. "The beast is back in his cage." Us girls turned around, I looked at him questionably while Kelly walked forward, Nathan pointing his finger at her."He is sleeping." He lifted it up to his mouth in a 'shh' gesture. "It's that lot we saw yesterday. She's dressing like that. They did something to her." Curtis tried to steer the conversation back on track. Kelly looked at him deadpan "What, like brainwashing or something?" I looked at him confused "Weren't you the one saying that it was just a change of heart or something?" I was feeling kind of annoyed when Simon quietly spoke up."It's the storm."He seemed to be thinking a lot more and I worried about how it was affecting him but I couldn't ask with the others around. Kelly gave a confused side glace but didn't say anything. "How d'you know that? You don't know that?" Nathan called out barely even glancing at Simon who turned to look at him. "When weird stuff happens, it's always the storm." He snapped before much quietly continuing "Haven't you worked that out yet?" I stared at him worry evident on my face when Curtis added"He's got a point." Nathan couldn't stop staring at Simon and ignored Curtisentirely, "Did you just suddenly grow a set of balls?" I rolled my eyes annoyed but Simon was sick of it he stood up no longer leaning on the wall. "I've always had a set of balls. You've just never seen them." He stoodin front of Nathan defiantly. "That is about the gayest thing I've ever heard." Nathan started to laugh I started feeling angry but Kelly spoke up before I could do anything, "Shut up. We need to find out what's going on with her."

I went home and was surprised to find that my friend hadn't returned, I haven't seen much of her the past couple of days. I figured she was going to be out for a while and sat on the couch putting the TV on before deciding to call Kelly. She picked up after the first couple of rings answering a blunt "Yeah?" I fumbled for a second unsure of what I really wanted to say. She waited patiently until I finally figured it out. "Hey, I just... I'm worried about Simon." I paused for a beat while Kelly listened. "I think Nathan's really getting to him, I know it's getting late but could you just... I don't know talk some sense into him?" I closed my eyes realizing how stupid my request sounded but Kelly's voice came out soft and concerned. "Yeah, alright I'll head over and talk to him now. You guys alright?" I hesitated but nodded my head to myself. "I'm alright. Simon, well I think he will be eventually. I promise I'll explain it to you when we figure out what's going on with Alisha." Assured I was fine her voice suddenly became hardened "You better." With that she hung up. I sat around waiting but my friend and housemate never returned so I headed out looking for her. I hadn't been out very long but it had started to get dark so I was heading back home when my friend found me. She had been dressed up strangely hair pulled back. I called out her name but quickly regretted it as she smiled at me and suddenly I was surrounded.

"What are the aims of your organisation?" The news reporter asked. I smiled at my friend watching Rachel as she responded to all the questions. "We're trying to encourage self-respect, responsible behavior, respect for the law. What's so wrong with being good?" Another reporter asked her"Do you have a message for the young people watching?" Rachel looked right in the camera as she spoke"All this drinking, and the drugs and the anti-social behavior. You don't need to behave like this. You can be so much better." We had started to clap in response. When I heard my name being called out in surprise. I turned around trying to find the source but seeing nothing I just went back to admiring Rachel and all she's achieved,

I had been sorting out some files in the community center when I heard a commotion. Alisha was screaming out and Curtis was knocking on the door. I had moved out into the hallway curious as to what was happening when Rachel came running in. She started talking trying to get through to Kelly when Alisha shouted out that Kelly had earphones in. Rachel started to get annoyed telling Alisha to rip them out. Although I was concerned there was nothing I could do to help here, the best thing I could do is go out and find someone else. I stepped out of the community center and saw everyone walking towards two boys bashing at a door. As I got closer I recognized them as Nathan and Simon. Nathan was gripping at the door as Simon tried to drag him away. I started walking closer, this was not good behavior at all if we could just get close to them we could bring them to Rachel who would help them see that this was wrong. They had so much potential they could be better.Eventually Simon won and he and Nathan started running. The others around us started to give chase. I knew they were just scared but I still followed.

They had been surrounded and they started to argue I shook my head while still sprinting towards them. "Come on, use your power. Save us." Nathan was begging Simon who suddenly looked very annoyed and almost scary."After everything you've done to me, you want me to save you?" Nathan lent forward onto Simon screaming in desperation "Yes. Get on with it, you little freak!" I faltered. They were scared. This-this was wrong wasn't it. I stepped forward ready to help the boys to simply understand when Simon turned invisible. The others had Nathan I just had to find Simon and make him understand. I watched as a couple of people stumbled back as if being knocked into despite nothing visibly there and quickly followed. Nathan started shouting at Simon as the group got closer. I called out desperately hoping Simon would hear me and come back. "I didn't tell her. I didn't tell Rachel what you did." Suddenly there was tug on my arm. I was being dragged away from the group. I looked back slightly scared but I had to do this, helping Simon was the right thing to do. Simon suddenly appeared in front of me. He looked upset, pained as he asked me almost out of breathe. "What-what are you talking about." Worry was evident on his face. I looked into his eyes feeling almost safeas a small smile appeared on my face. "About Sally. Rachel doesn't know." I slowly started to mention the idea of joining us. "You know you'd fit in great with us. No one would make fun of you. You could make tons of friends. It's great." I felt my smile grow as I talked about virtue. Simon looked at me waiting for some kind of betrayal. I felt bad so I took a step back "It's up to you." I prompted I knew it was wrong to let him get away and I wanted him with me, with us. But a good person should never force someone to do anything they don't want to do. He once again looked at my eyes I could see his pain but still I smiled. Holding my hand out for him to take. Instead he disappeared. Disappointed I turned to leave but made a quick decision. It was bad but I wanted to protect Simon. And that was a good thing. I hardly felt the pain as I shifted. Looking down Ifound myself in a new body. Smiling I went to go join the others. The other's will stop chasing him now.This should keep him safe until he changes his mind.

The next day I was still in Simon's body, it was strange getting dressed and ready as someone else I usually shifted back by now. I reminded myself it was for a good cause when Nathan walked into the community center. I walked up to him smiling forgetting I wasn't myself for a moment "I'm so glad you're with us now." Simon must be too. I could be me again. I focused back on what Nathan was saying."I'm so pleased to be here. I was such a loser. The drugs, the sex all that fast food. I was so miserable." He smiled, see everyone was happier when they joined us. Even Nathan."I hear you. You were such an annoying idiot." I smiled back at him as Curtis walked up to me holding a clipboard. Nathan turned to him "What's this?" Curtis looked up smiling upon seeing our friend. "Oh, it's a petition. We're campaigning against contraceptives being given out in schools. Will you sign it?" Nathan nodded his head reaching out for the clipboard"There's only one thing young ladies should be inserting in themselves and that's knowledge." He handed the board back to me, politely excusing himself "Please excuse me." I had gone back to talking to some other virtue members quietly when suddenly the door to Rachel's make shift office burst open. Nathan came out holding a gun to her head screaming. "You think I won't do this? I will put a bullet in your skull!" I stepped back in shock I was really no good in situations like this but thankfully someone stepped forward speaking up for the rest of us. "What are you doing?" Nathan didn't even flinch. "I'm gonna stop this. She did this to you." He looked at Kelly who was standing nearby crying out in confusion and anguish. "Are you reading a university prospectus? This ends now." Curtis took a slow step towards Nathan while he was distracted by Nathan still notices turning both his body and Rachel's towards Curtis. "Don't!" Rachel looked around at everyone in the room crying out desperately. "Help! Someone help me!" Nathan didn't like that shouting out at everyone "Everybody stay the fuck down or I will shoot her in the face." He started pointing the gun at people "You, down, down now. Stay down! Everybody, stay down. Get back. No funny stuff."

Nathan left the room with Rachel we slowly stood up looking at each other fear in our eyes I closed my eyes. I did a bad thing yesterday and this is how I was gonna pay. Curtis called out to everyone once Nathan had left. "We've got to find them. Stop him if we can. Go. Search." It didn't take long for someone to find them up on the room and a small crowd started to form as we watched in fear as Rachel and Nathan stood near the edge of the roof. Kelly rushed to the front and I followed as she begged "Nathan please. Stop what you're doing!" Suddenly Nathan looked down at us, he started to speak loudly clearly, he was giving a speech? "She's got you thinking this is how you're supposed to be. Well, it's not! We're young. We're supposed to drink too much. We're supposed to have bad attitudes and shag each other's brains out." He looked at each of us pain in his eyes. "We are designed to party. This is it. Yeah, so a few of us will overdose or go mental. But Charles Darwin said you can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs. And that's what it's all about, breaking eggs! And by eggs, I do mean, getting twatted on a cocktail of Class As. If you could just see yourselves! It breaks my heart. You're wearing cardigans!" I looked around curious as to the others reactions. We were really doing good like this. "We had it all. We fucked up bigger and better than any generation that came before us. We were so beautiful!" He held his arms out dramatically in desperation. He wasn't wrong. But we were better this way weren't we? "We're screw-ups. I'm a screw-up and I plan to be a screw-up until my late 20s, maybe even my early 30s. And I will shag my own mother before I let her or anyone else take that away from me!" My chest ached I felt bad for Nathan, for Rachel, for everyone standing around me. I felt my body shift back still fairly painless as Rachel cried out at Nathan annoyed."Your gun's leaking. So you threatened me with a water pistol! You're just like the rest of them." We looked up seeing a moments hesitantion on her face. "You'd be so much happier if you-" Nathan cut her off not impressed "I still can't hear you." He raised the gun to her face squirting it a few times confirming it was in fact fake but this angered her. "You idiot!" She basically shouted unable to see due to the water in her eyes, Rachel started to move backwards away from Nathan. But towards the edge of the roof. "All right, love, calm down." Natahn said he reached out for Rachel just as she started to fall. Suddenly Simon was there on the edge of the roof. Gripping onto Nathan's hand, trying to keep him from the same fate as Rachel. Nathan cried out, "Save me, Barry!" Right as Simon lost his grip and he fell right after Rachel. Around me people came out of their trances but I couldn't turn away from what had just happened. I heard Kelly's voice out of all the others. She hasn't seen him yet. "Where's Nathan?" I turned away from his body. Nathan had landed on top of a gate when he fell. It went straight through him. I made a sobbing noise which alerted Kelly to the situation in front of me. Turning to Curtis she screamed at him heartbroken. "Rewind time. Stop this happening." Curtis just stared at the body in horror. I couldn't look back as she cried out again "Do it!" Curtis looked down at her eyes filled with sadness "I don't know how to do it!" Her tears started to fall as she started repeating herself. "You got to save him. He's not allowed to die!" My heart broke for her as I reached out trying to calm her. Still she was inconsolable. I looked up at the roof where Nathan had stood moments ago and saw Simon looking down at Nathans body in horror. Save me Barry. Fuck. I rushed up to the roof worried about what Simon would do and slowly made my way towards him. I stood next to him looking down at everyone else. Simon eventually turned to me. We looked at each others eyes for a moment before he quietly spoke up. "I tr- I tried to save him." I took a step closer worried he'd step back but he didn't. I slowly wrapped my arms around him heart beating fast, the memory of Nathan's lifeless body stuck behind my eyelids as I whispered to Simon. "I know. I know."

Watching as they buried Nathans body, it was harrowing. We hadn't been particularly close usually bickering with each other but he was a good person deep down and I was going to miss him. Everyone else walked away just leaving the gang standing over N athans freshly buried corpse. Eventually Alisha spoke up "We should go celebrate. Not celebrate like, 'I'm so happy!' Just like, you know" she paused for a minute, "Can we just go for a drink?" Slowly we all walked away from Nathan's grave and made our way to a nearby nightclub. The club reminded me of the place my ex broke up with me which was very fitting considering that's what started all this. We sat around a table solomly mourning our friend when Simon lifted up his drink. "To Nathan." We all followed suit silently with the exception of Curtis who said a quite fond"Prick." After another moments silence Kelly looked up at us. "I'm gonna go." Not really wanting her to be alone I quietly asked "Stay for another drink?" She got up shaking her head "I'll see you Monday." She got up and left Simon looked after her then back at us "I'm gonna go too. See you later." Alisha gave a sad smile as he walked off "Later." I watched him go but after a moment looked over at Alisha and Curtis my apology written on my face. My eyes quickly darted at Simon and Kelly before back at the other two, Alisha gave a small.understanding nod and I rushed to catch up to Simon before he left. He seemed taken back by my sudden appearance swallowing nothing as he looked everywhere but my face. "Simon," I started as he started to pat his hair down in panic. "I think we have to talk, like really talk. About everything." He finally met my gaze giving a small nod. I let out a breath I wasn't even aware I was holding. "Great." I smiled at him, "let's go to my place."

*This chapter is based on Season 1 Episode 6of British Television Drama Misfits I wrote it purely out of passion so it isn't perfect or an attempt to steal any works from Howard Overman or anyone else*