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Chapter 1: Starting Anew

Anne's perspective:

It's been a handful of years since the girls and I returned home. I remember our last day in Amphibia as if it's a video replaying in my head on loop. I truly miss Sprig, HP, Polly, but I just knew I couldn't stay forever. It was truly heartbreaking to say goodbye, but sometimes change has to happen and we can't stop it, even if it's difficult.

When we left Amphibia. I noticed my parents were waiting on the other side. So were Sasha's and Marcy's. It turns out that Marcy's parents decided that her dad should go and pursue his new job without them after a few weeks. Sasha and Marcy's parents were extremely worried about them, tears flooded their eyes and the old tears in my friend's eyes from saying goodbye in Amphibia had washed away because of the new ones. My friend's injuries from battle were clearly visible, and their parents were all freaked out. They took them to a bunch of doctors to check them. I'm not surprised that happened, since Sasha's back was split open, and Marcy was stabbed right in the chest and slashed across the face when she was possessed by The Core. I'm just glad that horrible night is over. The Core was destroyed. We won't have to worry about The Core ever again.

Today though, we're just about to start high school at Saint James High School. The uniform is pretty much the same as the one at Saint James Middle School, just the logo on our shirts and jackets has a 'H' instead of an 'M'. Mar-Mar and I are a little unsure of how to really feel about going, but Sasha was extremely amped. I kind of imagined that, after all, Sasha was really popular back in middle school.

"C'mon Anne! Your friends are waiting for you. You're going to make them and yourself late for school! "Mom had called me. I was just finishing putting my new notebooks and binders in my bag.
"Just a second mom! "I yelled back down, "I'm almost done! "
" ไม่ทันแล้ว แอนน์! (Not in a second, now Anne!) "I heard her say back.

I sighed and got my back and rushed downstairs. I gave my mom a kiss on the cheek and reached for the door.
"Anne? How about I give you and your friends a ride to school today? Since it's your first day. "Mom stopped me as I was about to turn the knob.
I turned to face her. She hadn't ever offered that before. "S-Sure, "I stammered, "I'd like that. I'm pretty sure my friends would too. "

Mom grabbed her keys off the counter and twirled them in her hand. "Alright. Your friends are still outside, let them know what we're doing. "

I nodded and I walked outside. Just like my mom said, Sasha and Marcy were outside. Marcy was kicking a stone and Sasha was observing. The stone then landed into the road. Marcy looked disappointed. "Mar-Mar! Sash! "I called.

Marcy and Sasha's faces lit up. " There you are! About time you got out here. What took you so long? "Sasha turned to me and asked.

" Sorry, " I started as I closed the door, " I hadn't finished packing the rest of supplies last night. "

" Well.. It's good you're out here now...! Right? "Marcy said awkwardly, "Anyway, we have to get going. C'mon! "

" Actually, my mom was thinking of driving us. Is that okay with you guys? "

Sasha and Marcy exchanged glances. " Sure, we're probably already late anyway. " The girls replied in unison.

" Walking would take longer, " Sasha added.

My mom had started up the car, and I sat in the front while my friends sat in the back. While we were on the road, my mom had asked my friends a couple of questions. Nothing personal. Like if they were excited to start High School or just asking how they've been recently in general.

Marcy seemed to be rather quiet during the car ride.. Is something wrong? Perhaps she just had a rough morning.

My mom stopped the car at the school. Some students were heading inside the school still, as the sound of a school bell had just gone off.