Spy School Superpowers

Chapter 2. Campus

CISA Academy of Powers

Washington, DC

January 16

1700 Hours

Right now, Mike and I were in a large car, like a SUV, going to the campus. My hands were tingling in excitement, and nervously. Since Mike and I would be new students, we would most likely be looked down on, but I wanted myself to be known here. I've always wanted this job, so I couldn't mess it up BADLY.... Right? I wondered how we would get our powers, how we would fit in. I just hoped Mike would stay my friend and not leave me behind. I wouldn't do that to him.

*Before*

Right when Mike and I announced we were in earlier today, we waited for my parents to come back from work. Then, Alexander told Mike to tell his parents to come over to my house. When both of our parents came over, (My parents being first obviously, because Mike's dad was asleep, and his mom was working big-time, so she wouldn't even have time to see his message.) Alexander had explained what had happened while they were gone. He was leaving out all the snips of the CISA he had told us, though. 

He basically gave my parents and Mikes parents an overview that we had been given recruitment spots at St. Smitten's Science Academy for Boys and Girls. Our scholarships were already paid for, so no one had to worry about the money for the school. My parents were quite happy for me, with my mom making a celebratory dinner. However, Mikes parents didn't seem to really care that much. They congratulated him, but just said it in a plain, monotone voice. His dad even seemed a little upset that he was going to a science school.

Mikes family, which I had learned later on in our friendship, didn't really care about each other much. Like Mike's relationship with his brother, they barely even talk, and if they do, it may only be at family reunions. Mikes brother went to college, so he barely talks with his parents too. 

Then, both me and Mike's parents were startled at the fact that we had to leave now. Mike and I had no intel on our past discussion before this, so both Mike and I were confused. Then, Mike was sent home to start packing, and given an area to be at, at a designated time. Alexander gave him a list of things to pack before we met at the place, and I got a little snag of what it said. Looking at it, it said, "suit, weapon of any sort, knife, warm weather clothes--", That's all I could see from the paper before it was handed to Mike by Alexander. 

Then, Alexander led me upstairs to my bedroom. My bedroom was a mess, as usual. It was really small, but I had a messy bed with a red cover, a bookshelf, a table with a lamp and chair, a window, and the smallest closet you've ever seen. Alexander skimmed through my closet for any, even decent clothes for me to wear from the list. He said things like, "darn it!" Or "Man..", until he finally turned back to me and replied, "You barely have anything that fits the list!" He then grabbed 5 sweaters that could fit me and simply said, "This will have to do." As he nudged that in my suitcase.

I finished packing while Alexander was talking to my parents more downstairs. My parents were really boisterous about this new school and everything, even though I honestly think that they think I'm a nerd. In my suitcase when I finished packing, I had my underwear, clothes, sweaters, t-shirts, shorts, pants, a bunch of CISA stuff I collected over the years, A pocketknife, (Alexander told me to bring that) and a picture of my family.  I hoped that my dorm would be big enough to fit all this. 

I say goodbye to my parents. My mom kissed me on my forehead. My dad kissed my cheek. I love both of my parents very much, and they care a lot about me. When I leave with Alexander, he looks like he's on the verge of tears but doesn't show it. He looks like the same old CISA agent that came to get Mike and I.