Chapter 6

The next day at school, a new kid showed up. Her name was Randessa Flame. Her hair was purple and was in a ponytail. Her purple eyes shone bright. She wore a red long sleeve shirt and black skinny jeans. Her red and white converse looked brand new.

"Everyone, I'd like you to meet Randessa Flame," Mrs. Smith introduced her. Randessa scanned the room, and she smiled when she saw Max.

"Do you know her?" Mary whispered to Max, after the new girl sat down.

"Ya, I'll introduce you two at lunch," he replied back. Mary smiled and nodded her head.

-At Lunch-

Mary sat down at her usual table with Max, Sydney, and Kirby. Max waved towards Randessa when she walked towards them. She smiled a bright, warm smile and sat down next to him.

"Guys, this is my cousin, Randessa. Randessa These are my friends: Mary, Sydney, and Kirby," he pointed at each of us as he said our names.

"Nice to meet you guys!" she beamed.

"Nice to meet you, too!" Sydney and Kirby said in unison.

"Ya! It's about time we got another girl to be a part of this group!" Mary joked. Randessa smiled at their welcomes.

"So, where did you get those converse?" Mary asked. "I've had mine for a while and I need a new pair."

"There's a store at the mall that just got TONS of different colors of converse, and I had to get a new pair," Randessa answered and took a bite of her apple.

"Could you, Sydney, and I go there this weekend?"

She the bite of apple. "Sure!"

-Later-

After school, they all went their separate ways, except for Mary and Juliana, who walked home with Max.

"Is she really your cousin? I saw her after school, and she didn't look related to you," Juliana abruptly asked, after Mary had told her about Randessa.

"Juliana!" Mary scowled at her.

Max chuckled, "Well, I guess I can let you guys in on this, just don't tell anyone. No, she isn't actually my cousin. That's just her cover. She's kinda like us."

"Hmm…interesting…" Mary mumbled.

"She has the power of the Phoenix Flame and Turbo powers," he explained.

"Awesome!" Juliana beamed.

They walked the rest of the way home talking about random things.

"So, who was that guy that we fought yesterday? Is he like an evil clone of you or something?" Mary thought out loud.

"Ya, that's a good way to put it," Max replied. Mary looked over to see a frown on his face.

"Hey, it's ok. Now that Randessa is our friend, she can help us out!" Mary tried to brighten him up.

Max shook his head. "Actually, Randessa has fought him a few times, and she doesn't like it when someone tries to interfere."

Mary stared at the ground in thought. How could she get Randessa to let them help her?

"Well, I guess we'll figure something out. See ya later, Max!" Mary called out as they departed.

"Bye!" Juliana called from their door.

Mary unlocked the door and walked in. She went straight to her room and did her homework. After a couple of hours, she went outside with her little sister. They had to keep an eye out for Dark Max and make sure no one got hurt by him or Mega-Elementor.

SB-Hey, guys! Guess what? IT'S SUMMER BREAK FOR ME! WOO! I apologize for not updating sooner. I had exams. :p Well, I hope you guys like this chapter! Hopefully, if my parents let me, I'll be able to get a lot more chapters done! Luv u guys! :)