(Narrator's POV)
(The plane will soon be landing in Empire City. Please prepare for descent)
Steven sighed as he listened to his headphones and used his magic to create some cards for a game of solitaire. It was all he could do to keep himself from growing bored on the flight.
Still, he needed to be careful: Magic users weren't exactly celerbtared to begin with and the last thing he wanted was to cause a stir at wherever he was staying.
It was near spring. And he'd be attending school here in Empire City while staying at a house with his uncle. It was sad being away from his friends in Beach City. But he'd adjust like always.
He was actually more excited than he'd been in a while. But the downside was that unlike Beach City, magic users were RARE. And being born into a magic family only made him more worried that any friends he made would only like him for said magic.
Still, it was a new experience. One that he was looking forward to. He had no idea just what awaited him. But at the same time, he KNEW he'd be bored out his mind despite being in such a bustling city like Empire.
*We have arrived at Empire City Airport.*
"Well. Here I am in the big city. And I'm already wondering what's going to happen." Steven said to himself as a man was waiting for him as he got off the plane.
"Steven! Hey there! Good to see you! Haven't seen you since that little gathering a couple of years back. Glad to have you here." Uncle Andy said as Steven smiled.
"Yeah it's a bit different than what I'm used to but I'm always open for a new experience. Only real thing that'll take some getting used to is the lack of people that are...well...like me." He said as Andy chuckled.
"Well. Magic users are indeed rare in these parts but there are a few that live here. My best advice is to not worry about it that much. Besides, that young lady is here too isn't she?" He asked.
"Yeah. My fiancee Connie. She's attending the same school I am, so at least there's that. Anyway....don't worry about my bags." Steven said as he snapped his fingers and his bags moved on their own into the back of Andy's truck.
"Remind me: Why are magic users seen as the bad guys by some folks? That looks like a useful trick to have." Andy said as Steven sighed.
"It's complicated, Uncle Andy. But some people just don't understand magic, so they fear it. That's just human nature to fear what you don't understand." Steven said as the two of them got into the truck and drove off.
It was the start of a new journey for the magically gifted teen.
