Title: Falling Through Love?
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horsebookworm: That was such a long review(lol)! Oh, I'm kidding. I don't care how short they are, as long as you review! You guess...?
Nelle07: What wasn't your name? I'm confused. I'm sorry I didn't include the fight, but you've already seen the movie. Just imagine how it would have been when her and Penny fought. And I was very, VERY tired! Thanks for reviewing!(Actually, I've included the fight between the Penny clones and Carmen, so you can watch it now).
aragornsgirll: Your reviews sort of creeped me out. I think everyone can agree with me on the fact that you should lay off the sugar(lol)! JK! JK! Thank-you for reviewing every chapter!
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A/N: Okay, now the real plot is going to unfold, now that Gwen and her baby creating evil plan is done. I ALSO ADDED THE FIGHT BETWEEN THE PENNY CLONES AND CARMEN, FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO WANTED TO HAVE IT. And I was wondering if anyone could give me an idea for an EthanxOC story?
Chapter Eight: True Paradise & Terrible Prejudice
I woke up from the sound of my alarm ringing loudly in my ear. My hand slammed down on the stop button, causing the ringing to stop. I opened my eyes slowly and lifted my head from my pillow, which was covered in drool(A/N:I hate waking up with drool on my pillow). My left hand grabbed the sheets and ripped them off, while the other wiped away the saliva on the side of my mouth. It was Monday. Oh I'm going to miss the two day weekend, and the dance that took place on Friday, even though there was a crazy villian trying to turn everyone into babies. Mom was thrilled when she heard that me, along my friends, saved Sky High. Now me, Layla, Warren, Will, Ethan, Zch, and especially Will, have become legends. She even rewarded me money and an offer to take me shopping! Wow, all this in one week...
I jumped off the bed and was about to go toward my dresser when my brother's load scream pierced the house. Quickly, I turned and ran toward the direction of his scream, which was in his room. I slammed the door open, but didn't see him. But, I could hear him crying...
My mom brushed past me and ran into the room, fear covering her face. She searched, throwing the blankets and pillows off the bed, roaming in the closet, ect. I walked in and looked around. Still, even though I couldn't see him, I could hear his small whimpers.
" Richard(her brother)? Where are you", I asked.
"...Here..." I turned in the direction of his voice, which seemed to be in the corner. Mom looked up also, shock, fear and confusion were in her eyes. I thought for a moment before I finally figured it out.
" Okay", I whispered soothingly," Concentrate. Pretend that you are visible. Think it. Feel it. Try to become calm."
A few seconds later, his body began to show. His peach skin started to appear, and then finally, his whole body was entirely visible. He ran toward our mom's open arms and embraced her tightly. I smiled, but was cut off guard when he let go of mom and hugged me. He didn't care that I pulled back alittle. Finally, he let go and smiled brightly.
" Does this mean I have a power", he asked with excitement in his voice. Our mom smiled and nodded. Richard jumped up and down then stopped and looked at me.
" How do I become invisible again?"
I thought for a moment, then explained," Well...You have to think, feel and concentrate on becoming invisible;same with turning visible again. It may hurt a bit, but you'll get used to it very fast."
He nodded, and shut his eyes tightly. His body began to slightly fade then he became invisible. I could hear him walking, then he reappeared behind our mom. She smiled and turned, then hugged once more before patiing him on the head.
" Does this mean I get to go to Sky High", he asked.
" Yes, when you graduate from 8th grade", mom replyed. Right now, he was in fifth.
I tuned and walked out of his room then entered my room. Once again, I headed toward the dresser and looked through the heap of clothes, searching for a good outfit. I took out regular blue jeans, a long, green halter top and a pair of green converse. I kept my long, brown hair down.
When I walked in the kitchen, I was greeted with the fresh smell of fried eggs and juicy bacon. I grabbed a cup and poured some milk then set it down and grabbed a plate. My mom pushed the spatula under one of the fried eggs and dropped it onto my plate. I didn't get any bacon.
I sat down on the table and was nearly fell out of my seat when my brother became visible on the seat with his plate of food. He started laughing while chomping down on his food.
" I totally got you", he yelled through bites. I rolled my eyes and began eating. So, this is what I'll have to go through. Great...
---Seven Minutes Later---
I dropped my plate in the sink and walked toward the door where my messenger bag lay. My mom said good-bye as I picked it up and walked out the door. I was early, so I walked to the front of the lawn and sat down on the sleek blades of grass. My eys traveled toward the sky where birds flew and planes loudly glided by. Clouds already covered the sun, providing shade throughout the peaceful suburb.
A few minutes later, the Sky High bus pulled up and came to a hault. I grabbed my messenger bag and walked to the bus;slinking my bag around my shoulder. I walked up the steps and into the bus, then made my usual way going down the isle toward the back. People whispered and some held out there hands wanting to give me high fives.
I smiled proudly and sat down. The bus doors shut and we sped off down the road and toward the unfinished bridge. The seatbelts plugged themselves in, so I clutched my messenger bag tighter and closed my eyes. It always felt like I was on Supreme Scream from Knott's Berry Farm when we dropped;your stomach felt as if it wasn't there anymore.
We dropped, several people screaming and whopping, then rocketed back up into the blu sky. The bus flew through the sky before we finally reached Sky High.
The bus came to a stop after landing, and the seatbelts unplugged themselves. I got up and waited patiently as everyone got off the bus. The bus driver smiled brightly at me as I stepped off the bus. He probably also heard.
" Hey, Carmen", someone yelled. I turned around and smiled as Layla and the others, including Warren, strolled over.
" Hi", I said.
" Man, the bus ride was great", Zach said." We were treated like saints!"
" Me too", I exclaimed. We walked into the school and walked down the halls. I watched as Layla and Will held hands and smiled lovingly at each other. They made such a cute couple.
" Hey great job", someone yelled as we walked down the halls.
" Thanks", Will said. Me and Magenta waved goodbye to Layla and the others when we approached the hall where our lockers were. We turned and headed down the hall. Students actually moved out of the way as we walked down.
" Woooo! Big heroes in the house", a student yelled. I laughed, along with Magenta, when he said that. In the house? Is this going to be frequent throughout the rest of the year;being in the spotlight?
Magenta waved goodbye when I stopped near my locker, and kept going on down the hall. I dialed my combination and opened my locker. It occured to me that I could just phase my stuff in and out of the locker. I shrugged and grabbed all the junk I needed and headed toward class(the bell hasn't rang yet).
When I was near my class, the bell rang. Students scattered and frantically made their way toward their classes. The door was locked so I leaned against the wall and waited. Students who had the same class stood by the wall and talked. Will came and stood next to me.
" Hey, Will", I said.
" Hey..." Then his eyes wondered toward something. I followed his eyes and saw Layla and Ethan jogging happily toward us.
" What are you guys doin' here", I asked when they stopped in front of me and Will.
" We've been put in Hero class", Layla said, walking up to Will and hugging him.
" What about Magenta and Zach", I asked.
" They're in a different first period Hero class", Ethan replyed. Mr.Medulla walked up to the door and unlocked it, then entered with the class piling in behind. Layla and Ethan walked up to Mr.Medulla.
" Find an empty seat", I heard him say. He was about to turn around when Layla asked him something else, but I couldn't hear it. Mr.Medulla nodded and Layla walked up to Will.
" Mr.Medulla said I could sit next to Carmen. I hope you don't mind...", she said to Will. He smiled, probably understanding the whole, girl sits next to girl thing, and boy next to boy. Will got up and sat next to Ethan, and the two began to talk while Layla sat down next to me.
" So...What do we learn in this class? Is it fun like Mr.Boy's class", she asked. I shook my head.
" It can be fun, sometimes...But it is pretty serious", I said. Probably because Heroes were considered more important than Sidekicks. Then it occured to me.
" Don't you think this is wrong? You know, being placed in this class becuase of your powers. Aren't you against stuff like that", I asked.
" Well...", she said," There's really nothing I can do to change this. Why? You don't want me here?" She was teasing.
" Of course I want you here. I was getting tired of Will." We laughed, but stopped when the tadry bell rang and Mr.Medulla hushed us. He then began his lesson on surprise tactics on villians.
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I sat down with my tray of food along. We now sat with Warren seeing as he was now Will's best friend. He was too quiet, though. Once in awhile Layla got him to speak, but not that much. And, not to my surprise, he was reading a book. There's nothing wrong with reading, but talking is important in life too...
" Hi Warren", Isis Domico(a.k.a Freeze Girl;made up her real name) said in a flirty way as she walked by our table. He gave a crooked smile but quickly turned back to his book. They had danced and talked at Homecoming. It was pretty cute. She's nice, and has a bubbley attitude. She could balance Warren out.
" Awwwweeeeee...", Layla said," That's so cute." He raised an eyebrow at her.
" Ohhhh, Warren and Isis sitting in a tree! K-I-S-S-I-N-G. First comes...", Zach stopped when he recieved a very threatening and evil stare from Warren. Will and Ethan laughed, while Warren got up and left with his backpack.
" Hey. There goes Lash", Ethan said, motioning toward Lash who was making his way out of the cafeteria. He looked slightly distressed.
" They say he had nothing to do with Gwen's evil plot. But, I have a feeling he just left before he could get caught. What a coward", Will said. Ethan and Zach agreed.
" How do you know", I countered.
" How do we know? Well...How many times has he shoved me and Ethan into lockers? How many times has he given Ethan swirlies? How many times has he hurt us", Zach angrily said. I could see why he was angry. Zach and Speed targeted them a lot, or, used too.
" Yeah. And why do you care? The guy's a loser", Will said, watching the cafeteria doors in case Lash came back.
" Maybe he's nice...", I whispered, remebering the warning he gave me about not going to Homecoming.
" Yeah, and I'm Santa Claus", Zach said sarcastically. Ethan and Will laughed, again.
" Layla? You agree with me, right", I asked. She looked up and looked as though she were in deep thought before responding.
" Well, he has been kind of mean. But...I can't judge him. I mean, I don't even know him." I smiled at her, knowing she'll never be into labeling people before actually knowing them. That would be considered prejudice;something she's opposes.
" Whatever...", Zach breathed out. We all ate quietly for most of the time before we finally finished and headed toward our lockers. Me and Magenta were walking down the hall. As usual, there weren't that many students roaming around the halls, either talking or just being bored senseless. I waved goodbye to Magenta and stopped near my locker. As I opened my locker, bitter thoughts began to consume my mind. It's not like I have a crush on Lash or anything, but I've considered him my friend. But I don't know why he would warn me? Was I---along with Speed---Lash's only friend? He wasn't that bad...Was he? But still, that doesn't give Will or Zach the right to judge him. Actually, why do I care? Lash is a bully...
I slammed my locker shut and walked toward the exit. Maybe being outside in the nice, cool weather will clear my thoughts. I passed Magenta's locker where she was just shutting it.
" Hey, where are you going", she asked.
" In the front", I replyed. She shrugged and walked the other way. Good...I wanted to be alone right now. Sometimes I need my personal space once in a while.
I walked out of the school and headed toward the side(Where Layla and Carmen were in chapter 6), where nobody usually is, because it's isolated and they don't want to look like loners;unless there like Layla, who doesn't believe in the labeling and stereotyping of a human being. Man, more people should be like her.
When I reached the area, I stopped and stepped back. Lash was leaning against the wall, staring straight ahead at the blue, cloudy sky. I was intending on being alone, but...
" Um...Hi." Lash turned suddenly at the sound of my voice.
" I didn't think you'd be at school", I continued. He shook his head and leaned back against the wall. There was a short silence before I spoke up again.
" So...", I said, trying to strike a conversation.
" Look", he said." You don't have to feel awkward around me. And you don't have to pretend nothing happened at Homecoming." I walked over to him and leaned against the wall.
" Well...I'm just glad you backed down."
" Because of you...", he whispered. I smiled. I'm like a miracle worker or something...
" You're a good person, when you choose to be", I said. He closed his eyes and let the back of his head rest on the wall.
" Well, I'm not that good at being nice but, um...Thank you", he whispered.
" You're welcome", I said, then walked over and hugged him.
" What are you doing! I didn't say you could hug me", he cryed out while looking around in case someone was watching. I let go and smiled. That was the plan. People have to realize that he's not all that bad. Besides, there's good and bad in everyone. Some people---like Gwen and Victoria---like to flaunt the bad.
I tuned and walked away toward my class, not daring to look back. Why was I blushing? Why does my stomache feel weird? This feeling feels like paradise. What's happening...?
--- After School
" I'm home", I yelled as I ran up the stairs toward my room.
" Hi, honey", my mom said as she walked by with a basket of laundry. I smiled at her then walked in my room, where I found my brother waiting.
" What", I asked.
" Um, I'm having some trouble with my power", he said.
" But this morning it was fine?"
" I know, but...It's harder now", he said. I nodded knowingly.
" You'll get the hang of it, just practice", I said. He nodded and jumped off the bad then walked out of my room.
I layed down on the bed and looked at the ceiling. The image of me hugging Lash kept repeating in my head. I shouldn't care. We're only friends, after all. Right? Maybe? Oh, I'm so confused right now. So confused, that my powers kept acting up through the rest of the day, and right now. I lifted my hand and could see it begin to disappear.
" Carmen, dinner will be ready at 7:00", my mom yelled. I sighed and turned. How do I really feel?
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A/N:Sorry if that was short. My cat died! I'm sad right now. He was hit my a car. I was going to see if it was our cat because we didn't know, but my brother(who was near it), said the head was smashed. I really didn't want to see that. That's the 2nd black cat that was hit by a car, in a row! Man, black cat are bad luck! Oh, I miss him! Please review while I go into my room and cry.