Choir class ended and Leona was about to head on over to Geometry until she caught eye contact with Jaiden.Khloe looked between her and Jaiden and made a small "ohhh" sound as if she was realizing something. She suddenly went and grabbed Terrell from behind Jaiden and dragged him out of the classroom, waving a small goodbye to Leona."O-ow!!! Damn it, Khloe stop pinching my ear!" Terrell pushed Khloe's hand off and was face to face with her "what's-going-on-and-you-better-explain-it-to-me-right-now-before-I-kick-your-balls" face."I don't know, okay?! Like Jaiden said, he wanted to suddenly walk with her today, and I just kinda tagged along for the ride. Why don't you ask him?""It's not weird to you or anything? I mean, when did they suddenly get all friendly with each other? Honestly I'm just worried about Leona..." Khloe looked back inside the classroom where she spotted Leona casually smiling at Jaiden as he was talking to her."This...isn't some weird bet between you guys right?
"Field trip? Camping? No," Mr.Denver said as soon as Leona reached home and showed her parents the form."What? I think it's a great idea!! The school thought of this as a way for everyone to bond right?" Mrs.Denver said, glaring at her husband but keeping her smile for Leona."We can't trust her going too far! Who...knows what might happen," Mr.Denver yelled, keeping his disgusted glare towards Leona."I...um..." Leona began to say before they would start arguing."I always get good grades, and other than the...wall thing...I haven't gotten in trouble or anything. May I please go?"Leona looked at both if her parents with hope in her eyes. This would be her first trip at Riverwood, and lucky for her, everyone she knew was in the same grade as her.That means we'd all be going on the trip in the same week right?Her parents looked at each other for a moment before looking back at Leona."Well I think you should go! It's a great way for you to see the rest of the town, and maybe make m
"Leona...""Who is this?""You want answers don't you?""Of course, I do... why do I have these powers. And why haven't I felt them much recently? Am I finally free?""Far from it.""W-what?""You're right, you've been living quite peacefully lately. However, the chaos has only just arrived.""I don't understand...""You will soon. Your world will be turned upside down. You will feel the crushing pain of sadness in the near future once again, and must come face to face with your past. No matter what it takes, I will make you remember.""Remember what?""You are one of the very few still around... you must spread the precious melody of Atlantis. You must make the frail humans of your world rejoice at our existence once again.""I'm really confused at what you're saying. Are you talking about 'Atlantis' the song? Why is it so important for people to hear it?""You can find me at the Blue Mountains near the Oak River...""Wait—""Leona, mark my words, I will not allow you to forget me."
Leona awkwardly sat down at a table near the ice cream store's window, waiting for Jaiden to come back from the counter.She hadn't realized that she would be so nervous to be eating ice cream alone...with a boy of all people."With Jaiden of all people..." Leona muttered to herself while fidgeting with her fingers."Hey, mint chocolate, right?" Jaiden said as he carried 2 mint chocolate ice creams over to their table.Leona tried her best to sit up straight and proper, but she could tell that she was properly drolling while staring at the ice cream."Thank you..." Leona whispered, slowly taking a bite."No problem. I'm surprised you actually came here with me," Jaiden said with a small chuckle at the end.Yeah I'm quite surprised at myself too...They sat in awkward silence until Jaiden finally decided to break it."Leona...are you scared of me?" He asked, staring at his ice cream."What? No I don't think afraid would be the right word...""Then what would be the right word?"Leona t
"I see you came to find me...""Yes. You told me I could find you here. I need answers!""Life doesn't just give you the easy way. What would you do if you knew everything? Wouldn't life be boring?""I don't understand why you're doing this...just who are you?! Why is it that you just so happen to be at Oak Lake during our field trip?""You'll know soon. I guarantee that when you come to me... You will be quite surprised.""Leona, wake up! We made it!" Khloe shouted as Leona slowly opened her eyes. She had her head on Khloe's lap and Khloe's blanket over her, so she couldn't help but smile a little."Thank you Khloe..." Leona said as she folded Khloe's blanket and gave it back to her."Yeah no problem! Come on, we gotta get off the bus."The girls grabbed their things and walked out of the bus only to be awaited by Jaiden, Donovan, and even Terrell."Did you guys already find a good camping spot?" Khloe asked, hitting Terrell's chest with her elbow as he tried to swing his arm around
"Terrell, where are you taking me?" Khloe asked as she finally nudged his arm away."Nowhere in particular. It's pretty late so we wouldn't even be allowed to go out that far," Terrell said with a sigh.Khloe looked at him with uncertainty before turning around to walk back towards the camp site. As soon as she made it there, her eyes wandered over to Jaiden and Leona, who were sitting off in the distance talking."What's the thing with Jaiden?" Khloe asked, turning to face Terrell."What- Ohhhh you mean him and Leona...uhh I don't know," Terrell shrugged."You don't think it's weird? I mean, why is he suddenly this super nice guy? Wait...was he only being nice to me so that he could get to Leona?"Terrell shook his head as he looked off in the distance at his friend."Jaiden's always been a big softie, he's only mean to me."Khloe scoffed. "You make that sound like an accomplishment.""It is! That means I'm super special," Terrell said with a goofy smile. He slowly looked down and Kh
"Woah..."Harley's eyes lit up with amazement as the blob of water floating in Leona's hands slowly morphed into a small bird as Leona let it go."You sure you're not scared? I was worried you would think I'm weird." Leona said nervously, but Harley quickly shook her head."Leona that's...that's amazing! How is this even possible!? Does this mean you're fated to be some sort of superhero?"Leona giggled as she looked off into the distance from where they sat, on the grass in the school's field."I doubt it. I have no idea where these powers came from or even how long I've had them. So you gotta keep this a secret, okay?"Harley nodded, smiling widely at her friend and begging her to show her more tricks.You promised."It was her!"Leona could feel a faint voice scream in the distance amongst the sounds of police cars and ambulances. She looked over to where her friend was, Harley's eyes filled with envy and rage as they pierced through Leona.Why?Leona could feel the tears rolling d
Jaiden sighed as he slouched in his chair, waiting for the morning sun to rise up in the distance.It was already the third day on this trip and he had no idea how he was going to spend 2 more days here.The skies began to form a pale blue color, signaling that the sun was coming up soon. Jaiden continued to stare at the beautiful scenery before someone tapped him on the shoulder.He turned around and could feel a smile tugging at his lips as Leona bashfully waved."You're awake early too?" He asked, pulling up another chair for her to sit down."Yeah... and things between Khloe and I aren't exactly resolved yet, so I figured I'd come get some fresh air," Leona said with a faint smile.Jaiden nodded and the 2 silently stared off into the distance.For some reason, Jaiden began to get a little nervous.For the first time, he didn't know how to react, or even why this feeling seemed to only be towards Leona.Is it because she's pretty and cute? But there's a bunch of pretty girls, so wh