It was just a normal day for Maddie Breeze. That meant school and yet more classes at Herrington High. There was nothing positive about this day at all. Maddie was a nerd in the eyes of the school, although she did not like to think of herself as one. Her and her friends were in a singing group and they rehearsed in the music room after school every day. That was what pushed her into going to school today. It was worth enduring the day to sing with her friends afterwards.

Even when she was with her girl-friends, Maddie still felt isolated. She felt different from everyone else. On her 13th birthday, Maddie had found out she was able to fly and manipulate the air around her to create wind. She wasn't sure why or how she got these powers, but over the next few months, she developed the power to control and manipulate water in all three states of matter. Because of her powers, she always felt she was alone, even when she was in a crowd. Nobody knew about her secret. Not even her best friend Sandra.

A little girl was crossing the street as Maddie walked to school. A car was speeding towards her, careening out of control.

"Run little girl!" shouted Maddie, running towards her, knowing she would not be in time to save her. Suddenly, she vanished, and appeared next to the little girl, before vanishing again, appearing on the other side of the road.

"You have to be careful when crossing the road," said Maddie "Especially on your own, you don't want to get hurt, where are your parents?"

"They died," said the girl "It's just me on my own now."

Maddie felt pity for the girl "Look, I've got to go to school, but I'd like to talk to you afterwards," she said "Could you meet me in the play park at the end of the street at 5.00?"

"Sure," said the girl "My name is Jane, what's yours?"

"Maddie," Maddie replied "I gotta go now."

Maddie left, heading for school.

The day was as boring as Maddie had anticipated. In P.E, every dodge ball seemed to find Maddie. In RMPS, the teacher taught them about Muslim life. English, Maths and Spanish passed in quick succession without Maddie even realising, she was anxious to get back to the park and talk to the little girl. She wasn't sure why, but she was somehow drawn to her. There was something about Jane that made Maddie pity her and want to help her.

Maddie blew off her band practice and went to the park at 5:00. Jane was there, sitting on one of the swings.

"What did you want to talk to me about, Maddie?" asked Jane, swinging lightly.

"I want to help you, Jane," said Maddie "My parents died when I was very young too, I was adopted by a loving family and they took me in, they'll do the same for you."

"You're very kind," said Jane, smiling "But I'm not just providing for myself, I've got a lot of the homeless kids living on the streets here depending on me, they've had bad experiences in care and don't want to go back into it, I'll be better off on my own."

"That's a heavy burden for someone so young," said Maddie "If you ever need any help, you ask me, O.K?"

"I will," said Jane "And if there's anything I can help you with, I will do my best to help you too."

"I should go," said Maddie, turning "I need to get back."

"Goodbye Maddie," said Jane "Shall I see you tomorrow?"

"Same time, same place," said Maddie, holding out her hand to Jane. Jane took her hand and shook.

Jane turned and ran down the street. Maddie headed for her home.