Chapter 1
I ran through the city. I never knew that I could run this fast, I thought as my lungs burned. This is the first time I tried running without being chased. I loved it. As soon as I came to an ally, I jumped. My legs boosted me up onto the top of the building with no struggle. In New York, the buildings have very small roofs. This is my favorite part. I jumped off the side of the building and spread my arms out. My whole body erupted in flames as I went high into the sky.
I have elemental powers, and I can fly. When I fly, I turn into a girl human torch as you 21st century people would say. (Even though I have no idea what that means) “I wish the rest of my life was this free.” I said as joy filled my entire body. My watch started beeping. “Uh-oh. Looks like we got ourselves a crime.” My watch said. My friend Naiya made my group of friends a watch system. It tells us incoming threats and crime alerts. My watch’s name is Cortana.
“What’s up Cortana?” I asked my watch.
“We have ourselves a robbery.”
“Do I have backup? Or am I going by myself.” Usually I need backup if it is a strong oldie.
“Yep. The whole lot is coming.”
“Are the people who are robbing someone who I think they are?”
“You mean the big two? Yes. If I were you, I would be prepared for a physical and an emotional fight.”
“Thanks Cortana.”
I zipped over buildings, to where the robbery was happening.
“You guys get the Cortana alert?” I asked through the watch.
“Yep.” Naiya said. “I can’t believe we have to fight your parents today.”
“Me too.” My friend Leo said. He’s a really nice guy.
“Me too too also!” Ava said. She gets really excited over every single thing.
“We should stop talking, and start fighting.” Ben said. He’s the really serious one of the group. Even though I started it, everyone acts as if he is the leader. I don’t really mind.
All of us landed in an alleyway as we saw two adults trying to steal a woman’s purse. She ran away screaming as the two searched through the lady’s possessions. All of us formed a line. I stepped forward. Both of them looked up.
“Well well, what do we have here?” The man asked as he clenched his fists. They suddenly became rock. The woman started to laugh. “Looks like someone decided to join the right side of the fight.”
“Mom, Dad, I won’t fight you unless I have to. Please don’t make me do this.” I said while trying my hardest not to beat the daylights out of them.
Suddenly their eyes turned red. They started radiating colors, like a painting of a rainbow. They both walked towards me slowly, like a predator hunting prey.
“You know that we could become the greatest people ever, right? Come, join us so we can rule the world. We love you, Lana.” Both of my parents said at the same time. They have the power to control minds. What they didn’t know was that my watch counteracts the waves.
I walked towards them, trying to pretend that I agreed with them. “You would let me join you? I would just drag you down and make you weak.” I said as I hung my head in fake shame. “You will never be weak to us!” My mom said as she extended her arms. I started to walk into them when I took her arm and swung her to the ground. I punched my father right in the gut and kicked him where the sun never shines. I backed away and formed a circle around them with my group. If they tried to get up, we would blast them to pieces.
Just so you know, never get trapped in a situation like this. “Looks like we’re gonna have to train now.” My dad said. They leapt into the sky, and in 10 seconds they were gone. We all stood there in silence.
“So, how about ice cream?” I asked. Everyone laughed accept for Ben. He laughed sarcastically. “Why do you think this is a time for celebration? Your parents, the strongest of the oldies, are on the loose making themselves even stronger.”
“I was just trying to lighten the mood.”
“Well maybe you should stop trying to be funny, and start acting like a leader should!” Everyone backed off except for Ben and me.
“Oh! So now you actually act like I’m the leader instead of acting like you are!”
“Well maybe everyone thinks that I should be the leader! You wouldn’t be a good one anyway!”
That one hit me hard. I started to tear up, but anger held them in. Ben had a surprised look on his face. I just stood there staring at him. Why would he say that to me?
“Lana, I’m sorry.” Ben said as he stepped closer to me. “I didn’t mean to say it like that.” “Well, ya did.” I said as I started to walk away from him. He grabbed my arm, stopping me.
“Please don’t be mad at me.” He said as he loosened his grip. I looked into his grey eyes. They started to tear up, which was a huge surprise to me. “You are part of the only family I got. You’re the best sister I could ever have. I should be less hard on you.” I pulled away from his grasp and put my hands on his shoulders. “I don’t want you to change. You’re the best Ben that I could ask for. Promise me something.” “Yes?” he asked as he looked straight into my eyes. “Never think that you disappoint me. I will always be there for you, and will help you no matter what. Even if you need something personal.”
He smiled. “Okay. Can I ask you something?” “Yep. Anything.”
His smile widened. “Be prepared for the unexpected.” He swung me off my feet and put me on his shoulders. I screamed.
“What was that for?” I asked as he started running down the street. “I figured a piggy back ride would be fun.” He said as he sped up. “Woohoo! I haven’t done this in forever!” I said as we both laughed.
He set me down. “Aw! Why did you stop?” I asked. He suddenly grabbed my hand. “To do this.” He said as he picked me up by my waist and slung me over his shoulder. “Why did you stop again? A piggy back ride is more fun!” “So you don’t know where I am taking you!” He said as he ran down the street.
