Yeah, the part where Tech is describing what his invention does, the scientific stuff was completely made up by me. That's why it makes no sense. Oh, and if you're wondering why the lyrics to the song, "Gotta Go My Own Way" are diferent from what they really are, it's cause I changed them a little. Don't hurt me.
Chapter 5: "Gotta Go My Own Way"
"I never thought I'd hear your voice again."
"Tech?" Cassidy gasped in disbelief. "But... how?"
"I've been busy in the lab..." He chuckled.
"Oh, I miss you guys so much! How is everyone? How are you?" She asked.
"We miss you, too. Everyone's doing fine. How are you?"
"Okay... I guess.." She said slowly.
"You don't sound okay..." Tech was worried.
"Well... my father broke his promise."
"What? He's trying to match you with a prince?"
"Yes. So far, Maria is the only one here willing to listen to me. I've tried dozens of times to tell my father that I don't want this, but he's ignoring me. Oh, Tech, I just want to go home."
Tech was silent, not sure what to say. He felt something choking his throat. She sounded so lonely.. so scared. He wanted to somehow be with her. He wanted to hug her and never let her go. "I... I'm sure he'll realize it soon."
"Thanks, Tech." Cassidy smiled. "Hearing you say that makes it seem less impossible."
Tech smiled, too. "I'm sorry, but supper's ready. I'd better go before they send Rev in here to drag me out."
Cassidy giggled. "Okay. I hope to hear from you again."
"Me, too. I miss you, Cassidy."
"I miss you, too, Tech."
Tech turned the phone off. He sighed. 'How could he do that to her?' He shook his head. 'At least she has Maria with her. She seems to be the only one there that is listening to her.' He walked to the kitchen/dinning room, where everyone was sitting at the table. Much to his suprise, Zadavia was also there. He faked a smile at her. "Hello, Zadavia."
Zadavia smiled back at him. "Hello, Tech. I just wanted to check on all of you. How are you?"
'First Cassidy asks me that, now Zadavia is. I think I'm seeing a pattern here.' He thought. "Fine, you?"
"I'm good."
Tech joined them at the table. Zadavia glanced at him worriedly. He just poked at the food on his plate boredly, his mind seemed to be somewhere else. She cleared her throat. "Tech, Ace was telling me about your invention. How is it going so far?"
Her voice seemed to snap Tech out of his trance. "Huh? Oh, yeah, I tested it today."
"Did it work?" Rev asked.
"Yes it did."
"But you don't seem happy about it." Lexi pointed out.
"What does it do?" Ace asked.
"It expands and strengthens the waves of certain electronics, such as, a cellphone." Tech paused. "I was trying to reach Cassidy..."
"Did you talk to her?" Rev questioned, excited.
"Yes."
"How is Cassidy?" Zadavia asked.
"Homesick. Afraid she'll never see us again. Angry at her father. But, other than that, she's doing fine."
"Why is she upset with him?" Ace questioned.
"He broke his promise."
"What?! He's trying to match her with a prince?" Rev exclaimed.
"That's what I said. She's really upset over this. She misses us a lot."
"Has she tried talking to her father about it?" Zadavia asked.
"Yes, but he's ignoring her. I wish there was something I could do to help her."
"Don't worry Tech, I'm sure he'll realize how Cassidy feels about it." Zadavia set her hand on Tech's shoulder.
"Thanks. I think I'll go work in the lab for a while now." Tech put his plate on the kitchen counter and left.
They all looked at each other with worried expressions. Tech had not eaten anything.
"He's going to work himself to death if he doesn't take a break soon." Ace pointed out.
"And he's not going to take a break until Cassidy's back." Duck added.
"We've gotta do something!" Rev exclaimed
"There's not much we can do. Only hope that Cassidy can figure out a way to convince her father to let her stay with us." Zadavia said.
"This whole thing doesn't seem fair! Cassidy should be able to choose what she wants to do." Lexi folded her arms.
"True, it's not fair to Cassidy, but the Sarians have been doing it for years. It's their tradition."
.PINK TRIANGLE.
I gotta say what's on my mind
Something about this doesn't seem right
Cassidy sighed as she walked out of her room. Her father walked up to her. "Aurora, may I talk to you?"
These days
My feelings keep getting in the way
"Sure, father."
"I just want to know, why did you get upset when I introduced you to Prince Edward's parents?"
Whenever I try to explain
You just ignore me anyway
"Because, you broke your promise."
"What promise?"
It's so hard to say
But I've gotta do what's best for me
"You promised you wouldn't pressure me into the whole princess thing."
You'll be okay
"But, why don't you want to do this?"
I've got to move on and be who I am
I just don't belong here
"Because, it doesn't feel right to me. I'm not cut out to be a princess."
I hope you understand
We might find our place in this world someday
"Aurora, you must give up this child-like nonsense about being a superhero."
But at least for now
I gotta go my own way
"It's not nonsense! My friends and I saved people's lives! It's who we are!"
I gotta leave but I'll miss you
"But, you're here now, so just forget about your friends and give this another try."
So
I've got to move on and be who I am
"How am I supposed to forget? They're the only friends I have!"
I just don't belong here
I hope you understand
"But, Aurora, you're a princess now, look." He led her up to one of the many large mirrors in the hall. When Cassidy saw her reflection, a pang of homesickness washed over her. She clutched her sides and backed away from the mirror. "Aurora? What is the matter?"
We might find our place in this world someday
"This... this isn't me." She whispered, pointing to her reflection.
But at least for now
"But, of course it is."
I wanna go my own way
"No! No it isn't! You may be able to change what I wear, but you can't change who I am!" With that, Cassidy turned and ran towards her room. She locked the door behind her, flung herself on to her bed, and sobbed into her pillow. 'Tech, Rev, Lexi, Ace, Slam, Duck, I miss you guys so much.' A plan formed in her mind. 'There's only one thing I can do, run away.' She sat up with a determined look on her face. 'If I pulled it off when I was twelve, I should have no problem now.'
I've got to move on and be who I am
As she changed out of the dress she was wearing, tears began forming in her eyes. It broke her heart to leave her family, but she couldn't stand being separated from Tech any longer. 'Maybe Father will realize that I'm serious about staying in Acmetropolis.'
I just don't belong here
I hope you understand
Cassidy waited until it was dark outside, then put her plan into action. She opened her bedroom window, grabbed her backpack, and balanced herself on the windowsill.
We might find our place in this world someday
She glanced back for a second. 'I'm sorry, Father, Maria, Andrew, but I don't belong here. I gotta go my own way. I'll miss you.'
But at least for now
She jumped down from her perch and landed silently on the pathway surrounding the palace. She ran and vaulted herself over the short wall nearby. She smiled as she remembered Lexi teaching her how to do that. She kept running untill she reached the large, metal gates. Cassidy closed her eyes and carefully slipped through the gates. Finally, she was free! Her heart soared at the thought of seeing Tech and the others again. She jogged away, hoping that she could find someone who could help her get to Acmetropolis.
I gotta go my own way
Meanwhile, from one of the other bedroom windows, a pair of dark eyes was watching Cassidy leave. "Perfect, now that 'father's pet' is gone, I can put my plan into action."
I gotta go my own way
I gotta go my own way
(End Chapter)
Any guesses on who the mysterious bad guy is?