Anti-Heroes; The Origin Of Rogue And Painkiller

27.Lessons Learned

Janelle POV

I stand with Philky as my family looks at him. I smile and point to him.

Me:Family, Philky, Philky family you've met my father and the other three, but this is Dr. Lynn Stewart my... Mother. I'm going to get ready.

Jennifer:Your outfit is on the bed. We are all matching.

I stop and look at them, I fake a gag and she pushes me softly, I jog up the steps and head to my room, I unwrap the white and blue leggings and muscle shirt. I see Pierce on the back. I smile and change into it. I brush my hair up into a into a low ponytail. I slip my shoes on before running down the stairs. I see Philky in a jogging suit and Khalil with TC. TC freezes once he sees me. I grin and nod to him.

Me:Hi, TC.

TC:Hey,Janelle.

Dad:Well now that everyone is ready we can leave out.

Anissa:Who's driving?

Me:Me!

Everyone:No!

Me:You know what, remember that -

I'm pushed again when I'm about to stomp, I grip his arm and glare at him before I fix myself.

Philky:Come on, spend some time with your family.

I roll my eyes and fold my arms.

Me:Brandon is meeting us at the place Jen.

Jennifer:What are you doing?

I grin and snatch up the keys and shake them.

Me:Less talking more walking people! We got a marathon to do!

I hear a few chuckling and everyone walks out, Jennifer, Philky and Khalil get in the car with me. I point to TC and then to my parents car.

Me:I'm trading the Technocrat for the shapeshifter.

TC:You said no hard feelings!

Me:Yeah, but that doesn't mean I forgot, I want you to be comfortable.

I wink and get into the car they do the switch and I pull off my dad leading because I don't know where I'm going.

Khalil:When did you leave last night?

Jen:Yeah, me and Nissa were looking for you.

I look at them and shrug.

Me:I went back to the Valley, Philky doesn't know the address so I went back and he wouldn't let me come back the same night.

We ride in silence, once we make it to the parking lot I feel my nerves get twisted. I see the mass of people all over the place numbers on their fronts and backs some painted and with costumes. I look around for a name and I see one.

'Run for non-violence'

Me:You know-

Dad:No, Janelle.

I shake my head and I continue to look around, I take the pictures with the family until I see Brandon walking towards us our numbers in hand he passes them out and I turn ask Khalil to help me but he's helping TC.

Philky:I'll help.

I smile and thank him as he pins it to my shirt. He turns and I do the same.