"I can't believe you actually watch that show, what are you a stay at home mom" Dakota teased Bayley.
Currently the two were sitting in their second period class, along with Dakota's friend Tegan. It was chemistry so the three had a table all to themselves. The show that Dakota was referring to was a morning talk show called "Miz TV" that aired in town. Bayley was watching the show from her phone.
Tegan then leaned over to look at Bayley's phone "Oh come on now Dakota I actually think he's kinda interesting".
Bayley gave Tegan a smile while Dakota just rolled her eyes. The real reason Bayley was watching the show however was because it seemed to be the only one that didn't bash the mutants of the town endlessly. Not that they didn't, but at least it seemed justified when they did.
Both Tegan and Bayley were highly invested in the show while Dakota just peaked at it "Hello whisper wind falls and welcome to the most must see talk show in history welcome to-"
"MIZ TV!" The crowd chanted.
"Miz Tv. Today we have some rather interesting topics to discuss, but I'd like to start with what seems to be the next generation of up and coming mutants".
The crowd's reaction was mixed, with some cheering and some booing, which caused Dakota to shake her head "When the Fashion police had left town due to Tyler Breezes injury, it left a hole in the town's defenses. A hole so great it almost led to the towns doom, but thanks to a mysterious mutant who has yet to be identified took down The Ascension for good. Unfortunately, no pictures or video was taken due to evacuation. However, coming straight from the Ascensions mouth, the person who saved the town that day went by the name La luchadora".
The crowd response was once again mixed, but it seemed to favor in support of the mutant, makes sense considering their lives were saved that day. For Bayley she was incredibly happy for Becky, to think that she would be on Tv being credited for saving the town. Sure, nobody knew it was really her and they were thanking her persona instead, but the feeling was still there. It was a relief to Bayley that no pictures were taken from that day, towards the end of the fight Becky's costume was barely concealing her identity, not to mention Bayley would have been caught with Becky when she tried to help her towards the end of the fight.
The Miz continued "We have yet to see La Luchadora since that fateful day, and again our town was left with a massive hole. Just when crime was going up and hope seemed to be gone a new wave of mutants sprang up. Details on these new mutants are scarce, but from what we have gathered, this new group of mutants appears to be a strong one".
It was a positive thing to see more and more mutants decide to use their gift to make a positive change in the town, maybe this way the people will realize how helpful mutants really are.
But The Miz was not done "However, with the next generation of mutants upon us we can only hope that they will all use their powers to improve the town. But as we've seen time and time again, for every good mutant their seem to be a few rotten eggs in the carton. We can only hope this will not be the case".
As the Tv show went to commercial Bayley put her phone down with a grin from ear to ear, which Dakota took notice of "What are you so giddy about".
"Oh, I'm sorry, it's just that I like the idea of more people seeing that mutants aren't really bad people. Maybe with these new superpowered people, it will help change the town's opinion on them" Bayley said.
Dakota smiled at her friend, it was that same enthusiasm that made her want to befriend Bayley in the first place. However, that same positive attitude could also be mistaken for foolishness. Which Bayley would soon find out as a familiar face walked up to their table.
She stood in front of the three with her hand on her hip "I seriously hope you're trying to make a good joke and that you're not really that stupid".
It was Nikki who had confronted the girls. She was all by herself with none of her friends to back her up. Nikki must have been supremely confident or seriously underestimated the girls. She even pulled up a seat and sat right across from Bayley.
She didn't say anything at first, she just smiled at the three friends, Nikki obviously wanted something but what. It's not like much has happened in the past couple days. It was the first day back to school from the long Thanksgiving break after all. None of the girls had a clue about what Nikki could want, but for Nikki to come to them like this alone, it couldn't mean good news.
Finally, Nikki said something "So Bayley, how was your break?"
"Fine I guess" Bayley's answered, not interested in any kind of small talk with Nikki.
Nikki tilted her head with a smile still on her face "Really are you sure? I mean it was your first thanksgiving break here in Whisper Winds after all. No big dinner plans with your family".
Bayley narrowed her eyes at Nikki, she knew good and well that Bayley has been an orphan since she was little. It was nothing more than an attempt to get under Bayley's skin, and it worked.
"Oh yeah, that's right, I forgot your parents left you all alone. It was almost like they knew how pathetic you were going to be and couldn't stand to witness it first hand".
Bayley went to stand up so she could put Nikki in her place, but Dakota put her hand on her shoulder and sat her back down. Bayley looked at her as to why, but Dakota just shook her head.
Tegan then stepped in "Look Nikki I think you're forgetting there are three of us and one of you. So if you know what's best for you I'd suggest you leave. Now".
Nikki put her hands up "hey, I don't want any trouble, " she said still smiling "Let me rephrase, so Bayley did you and Becky, get into any trouble during the break".
Bayley raised her brow, "No, of course not! Just what are you getting at".
Finally Nicki's smile faded, "What I'm getting at is that Becky's a mutant and it was really her who took down The Ascension wasn't it".
This caught the attention of Dakota and Tegan as they were now looking at Bayley, along with a few nearby students. Bayley felt her heart start to race but she remained calm on the outside. She had to be bluffing there was no way that Nikki could have known about the fight with the Ascension. It was just said that no pictures or video was found. Even so, what basis would she have for such a claim. Becky hasn't been in school since the day she freaked out in her apartment, until today, no one other than her closest friends would have even had the chance to figure out she may have gotten powers.
"Could Becky have set something on fire in school?" Bayley questioned.
Bayley mentally shook her head "No that couldn't be it, Becky had spent the entire break learning how to control her power. She worked days on end until she has finally mastered it and hasn't set a thing on fire in days. It has to be a bluff".
Even if it was a bluff though it was also the truth. The best thing Bayley could do right now was remain calm, if she gave any kind of indication that she was surprised or scared Nikki would immediately take it as a yes to her question. Even with her heart going a mile a minute if Bayley could control herself she would be fine.
So Bayley let out a chuckle, "Nikki do you hear yourself. Becky? A mutant? Come-on now she's as human as you and me".
"Don't you ever compare some filthy mutant to me" Nikki said slamming her fist on the table "That bitch is a mutant, I know because I saw it with my own eyes".
This was getting bad but Bayley couldn't waiver now "What are you talking about".
Nikki then shoots up and put her finger in Bayley's face "The day of the attack I was walking down that street and that's when I saw you with La lucha whatever girl. You seemed pretty emotionally invested in that fight, almost like you knew the person fighting".
Bayley's calm demeanor was starting to break down. Her heart was beating faster and faster, her lip quiver as she was unsure what to say, and her legs wouldn't stop shaking. She didn't know what to do next, should she lie, say that she was never there. What if Nikki had pictures? No, If Nikki had pictures she wouldn't even waste her time with Bayley, she was doing this because she needed hard proof for what she saw that day and she figured she could break Bayley with the whole class as her witness.
Nikki smirked as she looked over the entire class then back to Bayley "Also, if I wasn't mistaken, didn't you call out Becky's name, when La luchadora was losing and you tried to help".
Finally Bayley's confident face broke as she looked at Nikki wide eyes. She did call out to Becky during that fight, she even tried to help Becky get back up after she was beaten down. Does this mean Nikki saw all of that, from the beginning of the fight to when they mysteriously transported away. Bayley didn't know what to do, she wanted to lie, but she had no good excuse.
"Damn it say something. ANYTHING" Bayley thought, knowing she was running out of time.
"Oh typical Nikki" Dakota said coming to Bayley's rescue "She's so desperate to get back at Becky that you're trying to call her something she's not. Not that there's anything wrong with being mutant, but to say she's the town's hero could make her a target. Are you really that sick of a person to put Becky in danger like that".
Letting out a sigh of relief Bayley calmed down a bit, thankful to Dakota.
"After all, it's not like it would be the first time you falsely accused someone of being a mutant" Tegan added.
Nikki clenched her fist as she realized her plan was going to shit. Even the other classmates were beginning to go back to their own devices after Nikki was discredited. She knew she had lost, but she still leaned down and grabbed Bayley by the collar.
"Listen here you damn mutant lover, I know what I saw. You can hide behind your friends all you want, but the truth will come out. Make sure you tell Becky, I'm going to personally make sure she gets exposed and you better hope you never run into me when your all alone" Nikki threw Bayley back down on her seat as she walked out of the class.
Dakota and Tegan asked of Bayley was alright, in which she said she was. However, now that Nikki knew the truth, she was going to be an even bigger problem than before.
(Sasha and Becky's Cooking Class)
It has been an interesting first day for both Sasha and Becky but in very different ways. It was more out of frustration for Becky, all day she has heard nothing but the admiration for the town savoir La luchadora. Sure, there was negativity mixed in there as well, but many of her classmates couldn't stop talking about the new hero. Many of the boys kept talking about how attractive La Luchadora was and how they have actually met her before (They were lying of course). While many of the girls felt inspired how it was a woman who had stepped up and saved the town in its hour of need. But what almost everyone could agree on was how it was a teenager, just like them who had done this amazing thing.
"Damn it Sash, it's killing me knowing I can't say anything when the whole school is in a frenzy over La Luchadora" Becky said squeezing her head.
Sasha just huffed and she rested her head in her hand, "You should count yourself lucky, I wish nobody knew about my power".
Unlike Becky, word of Sasha's power had gotten out rather quickly. After the events of her gym class the evidence was too great to deny and rumors of Sasha's monster strength had spread like wildfire.
Unfortunately, unlike the treatment La luchadora was receiving Sasha was being outcasted more than usual. People were staring at her like she was some animal in a cage, the not so discreet whispers and pointing when Sasha was just simply walking down the hallway was abundant. Sasha had always frightened people before, but now with her being labeled a mutant people were too terrified to even stand near her. Just last period Sasha found herself sitting all alone in the very back of the class without a single soul in reach. She didn't mind, it was just a burden is all.
"Besides, I thought you wanted to be a mutant to help people. Not to be famous" Sasha asked.
To this Becky looked at her dumbfounded "What are you saying? That's not why I want people to know. Don't you hear the way they're talking about La luchadora? I don't want to use this as a way to get famous, I want to use this to help shift the towns view on mutants".
Sasha raised her brow, "How? It doesn't seem like people want to change. I'll tell you myself that my first day as a mutant has sucked. The way everyone looks at me now like I'm some kind of monster".
Becky put her head down "I know it's not going to be easy, and for some people their opinions are never going to change. This town isn't going to become a perfect place overnight but…"
Becky looked up into Sasha's eyes "If I could just use this as a starting off point, to slowly change more and more of people's views on us. I know one day we can make this town a better place, and it all starts with the kids in this school".
Sasha chuckled "You're starting to sound like Bayley".
"What can I say, the girl lit a fire under me"?
"Pun intended?"
Becky just nodded her head. Soon after that the class had started, it was a simple lesson. They listened to the teacher, mixed some ingredients up, put it in the oven, ate their food and left once the bell rang. Becky and Sasha had two different classes and the girls said goodbye and went their separate ways. Sasha walked down the hall as once again the other student stopped and stared at her. She knew that this was going to be a regular thing now going forward so she was just going to have to learn to live with it. She popped in one of her ear buds and look for a song to play.
As Sasha turned the corner, she heard something from her uncovered ear "It gets annoying doesn't it".
Sasha stopped as she looked at where that voice had come from "The way they all just stare at you".
Sasha examined the girl who was leaning against the lockers. She was a rather pale girl with black hair and red lips. Kind of a goth looking girl, one that Sasha saw around school before "I know you, your Paige".
Paige smiled as she walked closer to Sasha "Guilty as charged"
She laughed as she stopped in front of Sasha "I'm also one of those scary mutants they warn you about".
Sasha knew very little about Paige, mostly because she didn't care to learn more. What she did know though was that Paige had a disdain towards humans and Sasha was sure she didn't want anything Paige had to offer.
So just as Sasha went to walk away Paige grabbed her by the arm "Whoa, baby girl, I just want to talk is all. There's no harm in hearing me out is their".
Sasha wasn't so sure about that but figured she had nothing to lose if she did. So she crossed her arms and looked Paige in the eye "You got one minute".
Paige smiled "Lovely. Look, I know what people like you are like, mostly because you're a lot like me. We do what we want and we don't care about what anybody thinks. However, we do command one thing and that's respect. As I'm sure you realized, when your mutant you don't really get a lot of that".
Sasha didn't make any motion, but she did agree with what Paige was saying, Paige then held her hand out "Here let me see your phone".
Although she was hesitant at first Sasha slowly pulled out her phone and unlocked it as she handed it to Paige "Alright baby girl, I just sent myself a text on your phone. Me and a couple of my friends are having a little get together. I'll text you when and where. I hope to see you there".
When Paige handed Sasha her phone back, she began to walk away, but not before Sasha called out to her "Why me, and what are we going to be doing".
Paige then spun around and took a couple steps backwards "Just a couple of like minded people meeting up to talk about taking back the respect that's being stolen from us".
After that Paige was gone and Sasha was left standing alone in the hallway. She looked down at her phone with Paige's number on it. She clenched the phone in her hand "Taking back respect huh".
Sorry, this is a little late, I try to post around noon but I was a little busy and got delayed. At least it's still Wednesday right. Thanks for reading, don't forget to comment. Till Sunday.