Author Note: Please review! Oh, and I am surprised that you guys are reading something even though you don't know what Generation Dead is. Anyway, it's a book by Daniel Waters (originally a series, but I only like the first book). It's…the summary on the back is this:

All over the country, a strange phenomenon is occurring. Some teenagers who die aren't staying dead. But when they come back to life, they are no longer the same. Feared and misunderstood, they're doing their best to blend into a society that doesn't want them.

The administration at Oakvale High attempts to e more welcoming of the 'differently biotic,' but the students don't want to take classes or eat in the cafeteria next to someone who isn't breathing. And there are no laws to protect the 'living impaired' from people who want them to disappear-for good.

When Phoebe falls for Tommy Williams, the leader of the dead kids, no one can believe it: not her best friend, Margi, and especially not her neighbor Adam, the star of the football team- and others won't stand for it. Adam has feelings for Phoebe that run deeper than just friendship; he would do anything for her. But if protecting Tommy is the only thing that would make her happy?

So basically, it's a book about teens coming as zombies, but they don't eat brains. They are slower and things though. It's a somewhat romantic novel, but eh- I just hate how the first book ends. If you haven't read the book (Generation Dead by Daniel Waters) you should, but don't worry because I am trying to follow the same order and follow the book as closely as I can- but that doesn't mean that Danny won't get some ghostly things in there too ;)

Anyway, so basically, Danny moves to the town where most 'differently biotic' go to start a new 'life'. People think he's a zombie, and basically- he just goes with it.

~CWA

Chapter 1- First Day

Phoebe sat in English class. She looked over at Tommy, guess Margi heard wrong. His eye looked perfectly fine to her; then again maybe he just popped it back into place. Phoebe shivered at the thought. The door to the class opened and everyone looked to see the principle.

"Can I help you, Principle Kim?"

"I believe I sent that e-mail out about the new student?"

"Oh yes, he's here?"

"That is correct."

A new student? Phoebe looked and the principle stepped aside and a teenage boy walked through. He was really pale, had dull blue eyes, a dark red shirt, black jeans, black combat boots, and a bed-sheet ghost on a chain. But his hair was a startling snowy white, far past the job of bleach. Phoebe liked his look, but she raised an eyebrow, another differently biotic kid? The principle wished the kid luck and left.

"You're Daniel Aetas, correct?"

Aetas, strange name. Daniel seemed blank and showed no emotion as he replied.

"Danny."

The teacher smiled slightly, "There's an empty seat by Phoebe, Phoebe please raise your hand so Daniel knows where to go."

The teacher was weird. She always called the normal students by their nicknames, and but she called the differently biotic by their full name. She still treated them the same though. Phoebe raised her hand slightly, and Danny made his way to her. He was a bit quick, for a zombie… He sat in the empty seat next to her. Phoebe smiled.

"I'm Phoebe."

"Danny."

Phoebe wasn't sure, but she could've sworn she saw a twitch of a smile on his cold face. Danny looked to the teacher.

"Daniel, why don't you tell us about yourself?"

"Nothing…to tell. Sorry."

The teacher smiled sadly, but Phoebe was a bit happy. At least he talked without much pause. Soon, class was over. Phoebe went to leave, and was surprised when Tommy Williams was holding the door open for her. She smiled,

"Thanks Tommy."

She sworn she actually saw a smile on his face.

Tommy stood behind to wait for the new kid. He held the door open for Phoebe. He was happy when she said thank you and actually tried smiled. He smiled back at her. Soon, the new kid had his stuff in his hands and was heading to leave.

"Wait up…"

Daniel turned around.

"Hello Daniel….. I am…Tommy…"

"Danny."

"I want to…warn you. People here….are not…as friendly… to those differently biotic as one…would think."

"Thank you."

"For what?"

"The warning..."

"You're welcome. What is….your next…class?"

"History with Hankins."

"Me too…let me walk with you…"

"Okay."

Tommy slowly led Danny to Mrs. Hankins room. She turned and smiled when she saw them.

"Hello Tommy. Who's this?"

"This is Danny…."

"Aetas…. Danny Aetas… I am new."

"Ah yes. The new differently biotic student. You can have a seat by Tommy if ya like."

Tommy and Danny made their way to two empty seats in the back. Two rows in front of them were Pete and his crew. Two rows beside them were Phoebe, Margi, and Adam.

"Okay class, we have an assembly to go to. Line up, and let's go."

Huh? Danny was in Phoebe's history class too.

"Whoo-Hoo!" Margi whispered/shouted to Phoebe. "No history!"

"I agree with Marg. History is boring. Hopefully, the assembly will be at least a bit interesting."

Phoebe smiled at Adam. Margi looked at Tommy and Danny.

"Marg, stop starring," Phoebe whispered, "yes we have a new differently biotic student."

"It's not that. It's Tommy. I heard that he's trying out for the football team."

"Really," Adam said surprised, "when has a Zombie-"

Phoebe desperately wished that none of the 'zombies' heard him.

"-ever joined in any sport? Or any school activity?"

Phoebe shrugged. Margi looked at him, "I don't know."

They all started to make idle-chit-chat as they made their way to the gym.

Danny turned to Tommy, "Is that true?"

"Is what true?"

"You, joining the football team?"

"Yes."

Danny slightly smiled, "That's cool. Good luck."

Tommy was a bit surprised at Danny's smile, though it did not show. Tommy wondered how Danny died, and where he came from. Perhaps he should invite him to the house? Tommy didn't know. He and Danny filled in the seats. Though, the seats by them were empty. Most of the seats by the living impaired were empty.

Principle Kim quelled the crowd.

"Today, we are joined by two people who have dedicated their lives to promoting and educating people on diversity… Alish Hunter and his daughter Angela have created the Hunter Foundation for Advancement and Understanding of Differently Biotic persons, and are here today to discuss an exciting new opportunity that you will have here at Oakvale High. Please join me in welcoming Angela Hunter to the podium."

"Thank you Principle Kim. (Author note: I'm skipping her way huge speech because even with the book in front of me, I cannot type all of it, I will include some parts.)…..We have some friends in the political realm, and we have been able to get our Differently Biotic Work Program Accreditation. For those of you who sign up, you will be given three AP credits, providing you give your full and best effort to the program… you will be paid and you will have to work. Any questions?"

"Can… dead…..kids….join…too?"

"Of course. Now, if you would like to sign up, please come here after school."

Danny liked this idea. He liked it a lot. He will most defiantly sign up.

Phoebe walked to the gym after school with Margi and Adam.

"Come on, it will be fun."

"But Phoebe…."

"No buts Margi."

They all walked into the gym. They walked to Angela.

"It's good to see more people signing up. You need to collect an information sheet for both you and your parents, and a guardian signature."

"What if our guardian…isn't present at home?"

Angela, Phoebe, Margi, and Adam all jumped in surprise. Angela turned around to see Danny and Tommy.

"Well, I am sure the school could work something out. Are you here for a form?"

"We both are."

Angela smiled, "Good. Sign your names on the sheet and here are the forms."

Tommy signed his name first, it was slow and it looked like chicken scratch. Danny went next he was at about a normal pace, surprisingly. He signed his name in chicken scratch, but it didn't take up three lines like Tommy's did. They both took the forms and left slowly. Phoebe was happy that Tommy finally had a friend. Phoebe, Margi, and Adam signed their names on the lines provided.

"Hey Phoebe, need a ride home?"

"Sure."

"Okay, I have football practice."

"That's fine. I'm curious to see how Tommy will do."