Moon's P.O.V.
"So, Austin… You don't mind if I call you that, do you?" Dallas asks as we're walking to the pier.
"I like it." I say. "I think it's cute."
"So, would you mind if I ask you to tell me more about where you came from?" he asks.
"You won't tell anyone?" I ask.
"Promise." he says, putting his hand on his chest. I sigh.
"I was created as a part of the A.L.I.C.E. project. It's a project of the Carroll Corporation designed to genetically engineer soldiers with special abilities. I'm Moon, one of the many creations of the project." I say.
"So, there are more of you?" he asks.
"Yeah, but I'm not sure how many." I tell him. "The only ones I know of are Hatter, Hare, Cheshire, Rabbit, and Queen."
"Are you all named after characters from Alice in Wonderland?" he asks.
"I believe so. The company CEO is kind of a-" I say, but Dallas cuts me off.
"We're here!" he says as he grabs my hand and drags me to the crowded amusement area.
We spend all day at the pier playing games, going on rides, and eating junk food. Before we realize it, the sky has grown dark. It's 7 o' clock. We had left the house 8 hours ago. Normally, I don't think I could have stayed anywhere that long, but Dallas made it enjoyable.
We're walking back to his house when he starts asking questions again.
"So other than pick things up and move them around, what else can you do with your powers?" he asks, taking my hand.
"Well, if I concentrate really hard, I can vibrate the separate molecules of an object and start small fires. I can also use it to open locks." I say.
"And fly?" he asks.
"Yep." I say. His face lights up.
"Can you show me?" he asks.
"I've never tried with two people before, but I can give it a try." I tell him.
"Cool!" he says excitedly. "Let's do it!"
"Hold on tight." I tell him. "It'll be easier to fly us if we're connected." I feel his grip tighten slightly. I clear my mind and focus. I feel my feet lift off the ground. I look at Dallas to see him staring down at his own feet.
"It's a bit of a weird feeling at first, but you'll get used to it." I say, trying to calm him down. He looks at me and nods.
"Hold on!" I say once we're up high enough. I take us flying around town. It reminds me of that movie about the boy in green who wouldn't grow up.
From up here we have a good view of the city, and he pointed out all his favorite places. He tells me we're going to spend the rest of the week visiting these places, and, because I have nothing better to do, I agree to go with him.
I see him yawn.
"Are you tired, Dallas?" I ask.
"Yeah. Just a little." he says. "Can we go home?"
"Sure. Which way is it?" I ask. He points and I fly us in that direction.
Dallas's P.O.V.
It's been a few weeks since our first trip to the pier. We've gone back every Saturday to hang out. Today, though, I thought I'd introduce him to my other friends. Me and Austin walk hand-in-hand down to the mall. I see him smiling when we pass through the plaza where we first met.
"Hey guys!" I say as I lead Austin into Sonic Boom. Ally, Trish and Dez are all there as usual. "I want you guys to meet Austin." He waves at them with his free hand.
"Ooooh. Is this why we haven't seen you for *three weeks*?" Ally asks. I start rubbing the back of my neck.
"Sorry." I say, looking down. Me and Austin sit down on one of the benches in the front of the store.
"I didn't even mean to meet him. I was just walking home from hanging out with you guys when he ran straight into me. And you'll never guess what!"
I feel Austin squeeze my hand. I look towards him. He has a worried look in his eyes and is slightly shaking his head at me.
"Are you gonna tell us?" Trish asks.
"Oh, yeah. Um, he's got amnesia." I say, going back to the original story.
"He can't sleep?!" Dez shouts. "Don't worry, buddy. I've got some foolproof methods to cure sleeplessness."
"Dez, he's got amnesia, not insomnia." Ally explains. "He can sleep, he just can't remember anything from before whatever accident caused the amnesia."
"Second," Trish says, "you're plans may be foolproof, but they're not Dez-proof." Austin laughs at this, but Dez gets offended and walks out of the store.
"So you don't remember anything, Austin?" Ally asks him. He starts panicking slightly.
"Uh, nothing from before Dallas found me." he says. "I do, however, remember all the great times I've had with him."
"That's great," Ally says. "but we really should try to get your memory back. That way we can find out where you live."
"I've tried everything to get his memory back. Nothing worked. Besides, he's been staying with me lately." I say.
"Ooo. Way to go, Dallas." Trish says.
"Not like that!" I shout. "He's been staying in our guest room."
"I take it back." Trish says. "You've got absolutely no game."
"Hey! I do *so* have-" I begin, but am cut off by screams from the plaza. Seconds later, Dez comes running back in.
"Guys! Dallas's friend Austin is in the plaza catching stuff on fire with fire he shoots out of his hands!" he shouts.
"What're you talking about?" Ally asks. "He's been sitting right here the whole time."
I look over at him and sees a panic-stricken look on his face. He gets up and runs to the plaza. I follow him out.
When we get to the plaza, I see that Dez was right... kinda. Austin strikes a fighting pose.
"Sun!" he shouts.