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This is Chappie 3: Independence Day part 1

So here is chappie 3!

Coast City

July 3, 2010, 20:45 EDT

Dani

I sighed and I checked my list: extra clothes, money, small bag and the letter of recommendation. "I better get to sleep, tomorrow is gonna be a long day. I open my cabinet door, telekinetically, placing my dark blue duffel bag on my bed.

My phone rings. I put it in my ear. "Hello?"

"Danielle!" Liana's voice banged my ears. Her scream is absolutely loud, making me deaf for a moment. "I have some bad news. Wait, let me call Fabian."

Fabian answered. "Yeah? Oh hey, Liana. Is Danielle there too?"

"Sure." I rubbed my ears so that I can hear anything. "What's with the scream, Liana? You're making my ears numb."

I sat down on the edge of my bed as I put my things in my duffel bag. "Guys, I can't go to Washington DC because my mom dragged me to her fashion show in New York. I'll be celebrating Independence Day there. What about you two?" Liana said sadly.

"Well, you're not the only one who got dragged by their parents." Fabian said.

"What happened, Fabes? Aren't you supposed to go to Washington to watch the famous sidekicks?" I asked. They already planned this last month. Liana and Fabian are huge fan of the famous sidekicks and the Justice League.

"I know, I know. But Dad invited me to his business trips to South Africa to promote a new product. Mom even persuaded me to come to help me get to know the company." He added another sighed. Sometimes Fabian's Dad is giving him a hard time because he is the sole heir to his company. His company produces health care products.

"Don't worry Fabes. I'm sure it will be worth it." I say, maybe it can help. "I have some news for you too."

"What is it?" Liana asked.

"I was accepted by a government scholarship and Uncle John told me that we don't have to pay tuition fees. Tomorrow, we'll have to go to Washington DC at the Capitol Building for a scholarship seminar. There are only 50 students invited and it is a one student per school. How amazing is that?" I say excitedly.

Then none of them replied. "Guys? Are you still there?"

Liana and Fabian said, "That's great, Dani! We're so proud of you!" I grin, containing the excitement.

"So if you're going to Washington tomorrow then you can see the sidekicks at the Hall right?" Liana asked.

"Yes I can. If I still have time. I can take pictures of them if you want me to. I'm sure Uncle and Hal are okay with it." I offered. Liana and Fabian had been my bestfriends for 5 years and they have done so much for me.

Liana squealed again. "Awesome! Thank you so much, Dani! We owe you 5 solids!" She says excitedly.

"We did? I mean, we did! Dani, capture every moment that is happening at the Hall. You can share the picture next week after the holidays. Gotta go guys, Mom scolded me again. See ya." Fabian call ended then I turned off my phone and smiled.

I took out my camera and checked to see if it works. "Dani! Go to sleep!" Hal yelled from downstairs. "I could still hear you talking to your friends!"

I sighed. "Fine! Just don't yell at me. Shouldn't you be sleeping too?" I yelled.

Hal yelled back. "Whatever! Go to sleep!" I put out my tongue even though he can't see me but I don't care. I went to bed and turned off the lights.

Ignore Hal, Dani. He's trying to be an idiot as always. I shake that thought and closed my eyes.

Coast City

July 4, 2010, 7:00 EDT

A bright light interrupts me from my sleep. I open my eyes and a sun ray directly hits my eyes. My alarm clock beeps. I turned around, trying to get back to sleep. Then I remembered something, "Today's the day!" I quickly got up and went to the shower for a quick bath and dressed quickly. I put on my light orange above the knee skirt with a knee length grey socks. I put on my white long sleeve with a green neck tie and a green vest with my black shoes.

I went downstairs and saw Hal, wearing a black pants and his white t shirt underneath his aviator jacket. He looked prepared. Uncle John is already on the table, reading the newspaper.

"Danielle. Glad you're awake and dressed. Breakfast is done." Hal said and he puts the food on the table. We ate quickly, one bite and another bite.

"What time do we have to be there? I asked in a mouthful.

"9:00." Uncle John replied and still continue on reading the newspaper. He stood up, "I'm done. You two better hurry up or else Dani's gonna be late."

We nod and take another bite of the sandwiches.

Washington DC

July 4, 2010, 9:00 EDT

My eyes wandered around the busy streets of Washington DC. The busy streets of Washington filled my excitement in me. People are rushing, pushing me back and forth until Hal grabbed me and guided me to the Capitol Building. People are always on the rush.

We arrived on the Capitol Building. The Building is big and tall. Inside it, tourists are taking pictures and some are captivating the history of America.

"Excuse me, Can I help you?" A woman in her mid-20's whose wearing an office uniform and she is holding a brown notebook with a pen.

"Yes you can. I'm Danielle Jordan from Coast City Academy." She nods and checks her list. Her red hair is pulled back in a tight ponytail, making her a strict woman.

She quickly smiled. "Right this way, Miss Jordan. Mrs. Lopez is expecting you with the other scholars." I followed her and Hal and Uncle John did the same.

She stopped. "I'm sorry, sir but you can stay here. It's a seminar for the scholar's only." She turned to me. "You can leave your bag to your Guardian, Miss Jordan." I nod and gave Hal my duffel bag. Hal rolled his eyes to the woman and mouthed, jerk. I smirked and followed her.

We went to a big golden door. She opens it, revealing the event centre a big projector screen and students were talking loudly even though they are not from the same school. I take a seat where my name is.

I glanced around, taking another look of the scholars. I noticed some schools. Happy Harbor High School, Central City High School and Gotham North High School.

I noticed a black haired girl sitting next to me. She's wearing only her jeans and a t shirt. Wonder what school does she go to?

I couldn't help on asking her. "Hi, my name's Danielle Jordan but you can call me Dani. What school are you from?" I asked.

"I'm Malaya Gomez. From Central City High School. It looks like I am the only one without any proper uniform." She says worryingly, but she smiles. "What about you?"

"Coast City Academy. Don't worry; I think it doesn't matter with the uniforms." We both smiled and shake hands.

"Everyone! Please take your seats." A blonde woman announced and she has the same office clothes like the woman that escorted me to the event centre, maybe the head of the scholarship program.

I glanced at my watch. It says 11:00 am. Uncle John and Hal left in preparation for the afternoon activity in the Hall of Justice.

"- Welcome scholars! You are all lucky that you are chosen for this program. I know that some of you have heard that only one of you can receive the scholarship. But the government and the leading top companies are willingly to give the scholarship to each one of you." She says excitedly.

The students shouted and some were cheering. They never thought that this would happen. Malaya grinned, "Isn't that great? They're giving everyone chances." I nod and clapped as well.

"Well, since it's almost time for lunch. You can get your lunches at the cafeteria which is on the left side on the hallway and thank you." The woman left and everyone rushed to the cafeteria.

July 4, 2010, 13:15 EDT

"I can't believe the seminar is cut off." Malaya says while we wait at the waiting hall. After we ate lunch, the woman or Mrs. Lopez said that she has been called over a meeting. They only hand us letter s and the school that we got accepted to. I got Gotham Academy.

"Are you going to Central City High after this?" I asked. Malaya said that it was one of her dreams that she will go to Central City High.

She shrugged her shoulders. "Don't know but it will be cool if I would go. We wouldn't have to pay fees. What about you? Gotham Academy is pretty hard core. It's a great opportunity."

"Maybe yes or no. It depends with my Uncle and my brother."

A car arrives and a chinese woman stepped out and she seemed to be looking for someone. Malaya stood up and took her bag. "It's my mom. Got to go. It was nice knowing you, Dani." She smiled and waved goodbye. I was all alone in the Hall.

I can't believe that Hal and John bailed Dani at the seminar and also Malaya bailed her too. Now, Dani's all alone. What do you think?

Next up: Independence day part 2!

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