It's been about a week since school had started back up from Thanksgiving break, and what has now become a regular thing for the group was to meet up at the waterfall and train. At first they thought for sure someone would stop them from coming but it seemed the security that was supposed to keep people away from the Waterfall had stopped showing up. Which meant the only people who knew this was the friends and would have this place all to themselves.
The training the two would do usually consist of Sasha and Becky trying various moves and even some that combined the girls' powers. Towards the end of the training they liked to do a little light one on one, to test there moved on each other. Dean would join the them every once in a while, but usually he would lay under a shady tree and take a nap. Then of course there was Bayley and Liv who liked to tag along and watch.
Today was no different, after an hour long training session, Sasha and Becky came back to where the others were. You could tell the girls were were out of breath as they were huffing and puffing the closer they got. Becky was hunched over and Sasha seemed to have a bit of a limp in her step.
The proof of their training was unmistakable. Becky had ash all over her arms and face. Also, her clothing once again was burned to bits. With training being hard enough, the last thing Becky needed was for it to cost her money as well.
Sasha also had scars of her training, mostly being her bloody knuckles from smashing things and the cuts she had from head to toe. Her clothing wasn't anywhere near as destroyed as Becky's, but it was still torn up.
Once making it back with their friends Becky grabbed her bag that she had a change of clothes in and walked away to change in privacy. Once sitting down Sasha had taken the water bottle Liv handed to her and chugged it down till she got every last drop. Although hard, the fruits of their labor were certainly showing, the mastery of their power had only grown and they had even begun to expand their move arsenal. At the rate they were going it wouldn't be long until they could use their power out publicly.
Something Liv took notice of "So what's next for you two, are you going to try and help the town like the other mutants".
"Beats me, I know Becky is going to do that, but I'm not sure if thats the road I want to go down" Sasha shrugged.
Unlike Becky, who had long made up her mind to use her power for the good of the town, Sasha was having a serious internal debate. On the one hand, she likes the idea of her and Becky teaming up and cleaning up the town. On the other she truly believed there were a large amount of people who didn't deserve to be saved. Why should she go out and put her life at stake for a bunch of people who'd rather have her dead. There was a fine line that separated the good and bad people of the town, Sasha just wasn't sure if she was willing to help the people on the wrong side.
Soon Backy came back and joined the rest of her friends as she sighed "I gotta tell you, all me clothes getting destroyed like this is becoming a real bother".
The group laughed except for Dean, who was still asleep and Bayley, who was writing something in a notebook. She hasn't heard a thing the other had said, she was too busy with her work.
Then Becky leaned over and knocked on Bayley's head a few times "Hello earth to Bayley".
Finally Bayley looked up and blushed in embarrassment "Oh, I'm sorry, did you guys say something".
Sasha rolled her eyes "What the hell are you even working on? You've been writing in it all day".
Bayley's been working on it for the past couple of days actually. She looked back and forth at her friends and her book trying to decide whether or not it was too soon to show them. Finally, she decided she might as well and held out her notebook for everyone to see. It appeared to be two poorly drawn designs of some sort.
"You've been drawing trolls all this time?" Liv asked.
"No, it's supposed to be Becky and Sasha" Bayley corrected.
However, it did not help as the girls were now squinting their and tilting there heads trying to find any kind of resemblance.
Bayleys sighed "Fine, let me explain. You see this drawing really isn't about Sasha and Becky. I know how much Becky hates ruining her clothes every time she uses her power, so I've been trying to come up with designs to help prevent that. Also, I've jotted down some fireproof material that wouldn't destroy the costume once I make it. I made one for Sasha since I figured she might want something to fight in".
This was definitely something that was needed for the girls as they would continue on with their training. Becky smile at her friends thoughtfulness, while Sasha just simply nodded her head in approval. Then Dean started to wake up as he sat upright and rubbed the sleep out of his eye.
Bayley then showed Dean her work "Look, I even made one for you Dean".
Blinking his eyes a couple of times as he looked at the book and then put his hand up "Thanks, but there's no need, the whole superhero thing never appealed to me. Besides, if ever do fight, I'd rather do it jeans and tank top anyway".
Although disappointing Bayley wouldn't push the matter any further. Although she did think it was strange someone as strong as Dean wouldn't want to use his power in some kind of capacity, but she also knew it remained his case.
As the group was now talking about whatever came to mind, Sasha was checking a text that came to her phone.
It was from Paige "Meet me at the old shed near the river, you know the place right".
Sasha looked up to make sure none of her friend was looking. She hadn't told them about her encounter with Paige, she wanted to learn more about Paige before she bothered them with it. Also, if Paige was up to no good, the last thing she wanted was to get her friends involved in something bad.
Sasha texted back "Yeah, I'm not too far away. Be there soon".
About a minute went by when Sasha phone vibrated "Great, there are two people I want you to meet. See you soon Baby girl".
Sasha then stood up and stretch her back "I think I'm going to take a little walk, clear my mind".
"Be careful" Bayley said as Sasha started to walk away.
Sasha wave her hand, "Don't tell me what to do".
Sasha didn't even look back to see the glare she was receiving from Bayley. Sasha had to focus on what this meeting with Paige was going to be about, and what she might do if things go sideways.
It wasn't long until Sasha came up to the meeting place. The place was a run down fishing house, probably nothing but some old fishing poles and rotting bate could be found inside. What got Sasha most concern was how secluded the place was. It was miles away from town, even Sasha's friends probably could hear her from this distance. If this was a ploy just to get Sasha cornered, she'd be in some real trouble. Not that she thought that was the case as she hardly had any interaction with Paige, but with people in this town you never knew.
Walking up the porch of the house Sasha knocked on the door as she opened it. She poked her head in, it appears the old house has a common place for people to sit and talk because in the room sat two girls on a couch that Sasha did not recognize.
"Sasha sweetheart, don't be a stranger come on in" Paige said, opening the door all the way.
Sasha took a moment before she stepped foot in the house. She walked in and took a seat in a chair across the two unknown girls. One of which was very beautiful, like she was a model straight out of a magazine. The other seemed to be a much more ruff and tough person who didn't take crap from anybody. Sasha assumed they were also mutants, or else Paige never would have brought them here, all the more reason for Sasha to be on her guard.
"So Sasha could I get you something to drink" Paige asked sincerely.
Sasha shook her head "No, but you can get to the point. Why am I here and what do you want from me".
"Straight to the point, I like that" Paige said with a grin.
Sasha just narrowed her eyes not liking being kept waiting.
Paige then got more serious as she leaned forward, "Alright Sasha before I answer your question, let me tell you what I'm trying to do. For too long mutants have been treated like shit by humans. They blame us for every bad thing that happens in town weather or not we caused them. Everyday we get physically, verbally or emotionally abused. Even the humans who don't do that still judge us. The way they stare, point and whisper as you well know by now".
Sasha didn't nod or anything but she did agree so far with what Paige was saying. The treatment of mutants was certainly outrageous and unfair, Sasha had thought this even before she was one and now that she was, she could only see that even more clearly.
Paige continued "You see I want to create a group of people that will stick up for those mutants who don't have the power or have been broken down to the point where they can't help themselves. This isn't about helping the town that has been oppressing us all this time. No, it's about changing the town and the only way to do that is show people the pain we live with every day. We shouldn't have to fear living in the place we call home because we're not "normal" or "pure". Why should we prove to them that were good by helping the town, when we can show them that the real problem is the humans living in it and take back the respect that's been stolen from us".
Sasha tried to stay motionless, but couldn't help but be left wide eyed. Everything Paige had just said was the answer she had been looking for. It's not about helping the town by saving them when a disaster happened, what Paige wanted to do was show the town that the real problem isn't the mutants but the humans who oppressed them.
"Now to answer your questions" Paige said as she stood up, "You're here because I think you understand where I'm coming from, and what I want you to do is to stand by me together and we'll open this town's eyes and show them that it's the humans who refuse to accept change that are the real problem".
Paige then extended her hand out for Sasha to take. Although she hesitated for a moment Sasha already knew her answer. She happily took Paige's hand, standing up as the now partners, both had a grin on their face.
"I know I'm in, but who else do you have" Sasha asked.
Paige scratched her head "So far just the people in this room, but I'm hoping the more and more we show the town who the real problem, we'll l grain more members and supporters. Until that happens, let me introduce to whom we currently have".
Paige walked over to the two girls on the couch "This right here Mandy Rose, don't take her good looks for granted she can make any person fall in love with her and do her bidding just by kissing them. Then of course we have Sonya Deville, she has the powers to slow down her opponent's movements in her head and be able to react with the perfect counter or attack in real time".
Sasha nodded her her head "Why are you telling me their powers".
"Isn't it obvious" Mandy said "We want you to trust us, besides we already know about your super strength so it's only fair".
Sonya then stepped in, "Besides, if Paige trust you then so will we but remember, the moment you break that trust I'll personally make sure you regret it".
Sasha step up not wanting Sonya to think she could intimidate her, causing Paige to step in "Now ladies were all friends here. I trust all of you, there's no need to worry. We all just want the same thing right".
Sasha and Sonya gave each other one last glare before nodding their head and backing off.
Sasha then looked at her phone, "It's getting pretty late, besides my friends are waiting for me".
Paige then stopped her "About that, it be best if you didn't tell them about this. Your friends don't strike me as the type to understand what we're trying to do just yet. Once we get the ball moving and the town see's what we stand for then you can tell them".
Sasha wanted to disagree, but she knew Paige was right, especially when it came to Becky, who believed the right course of action was to protect the town as a whole. So Sasha nodded her head as she made her way back to her friends. She even had a smile on her face, she was just happy to finally have a path that she could believe in. One that she hoped, would bring everyone in town closer together.
Thanks for reading guys. I want to say one thing, I've been thinking a lot about updating the cover of the story so I was hoping if any, who could draw would like to create one, credit will of course be given, I just think it was a cool idea. If you're interested let me know, till next time.