The Special Ones

Chapter 1

BEEP!BEEP! I groan and bury my head in my pillow as the alarm goes off. I reach up and turn it off. Moaning, I kick the covers off and stumble out of my room and into the kitchen.

"Morning Honey." My mom says in her usual tired voice.

I fake a smile and get a bowl out of the cabinet and choose a cereal. "Morning."

"Sleep good?"

"Not really."

"That's good." She smiles, not even hearing me speak. I roll my eyes.

Figures.

I pour the cereal into the bowl and grab the milk out if the refrigerator and pour it as well.

'Where's Dad?" I ask, placing the milk back into the Fridge.

Not that I care.

"Oh he's out with Senator Kelly."

"Of course he is." I mutter under my breath as I sit at the bar.

"Good morning my darlings." Mom says as my little sisters walk in.

And cue the music.

I roll my eyes and finish my cereal quickly before the little twin brats I have as sisters start up any drama.

I slip off the stool and rinse my bowl out quickly before the "Royal Highnesses" notice me.

Exiting the kitchen and Entering my room, I open the closet and look through the choices of my wardrobe. I sigh and settle on a pair of worn jeans and a black shirt. I walk into the bathroom and brush my teeth then grab my hoodie and slip it on. Pulling a brush through my hair, I grab my bags and walk out the door. My sisters are at the table waiting patiently like the "good little girls" they are. (Ha! That's funny) while my mom makes them breakfast.

"Bye Mom." I say just before closing the door.

It's raining outside so I tuck my hair into the hood and pull it over my head as I walk across the street.

As I walk I notice that there is a White Camry that as been following me ever since I left my apartment. I shrug it off and continue to walk.

"So how's it going?"

I freeze in my tracks. I didn't even realize there was someone behind me, but I recognize the voice as my heart beat quickens. I turn around just to see if I'm imagining this. I see a 6 foot tall man with a Black mop of hair, Green eyes, heart melting smile....

Yup that's him.

Jake Kelly. The heart throb of the school, Star of the Foot Ball team, and not to mention he is Senator Kelly's son. So our fathers work together.

A couple of his team mates are following him like a flock of ducks.

I turn around quickly realizing I basically stopped breathing in his presence, and continued to walk. Ignore his statement because I have been around these people long enough to know if they talk to me then they probably want something from me.

"What's your name?" I sigh and realize I can't just ignore this conversation starter,"Kristen." He stares at me for the rest of it."Robins."

"Oh, your Joe's Daughter."

I sigh and continue walking. He stops talking to me and slows down to talk to his friends. I speed up hoping to get to school before them.

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I walk through the threshold, entering the world of unknown. Heading to my locker, I notice there is a giant possy of preps around my locker. I stop hesitantly deciding if I should enter "The Hunger Games" or not.

I take a deep breath and enter the crowd of bodies, Pushing and shoving all the way through, finally reaching my locker only to find Jake leaning against it. I stare and wait patiently, waiting for him to move. Finally, after what seems like forever, he looks at me,"Is there something I can do for you sweetheart?" I motion with my hand in a sweeping manner,motioning for him to move."Dual Biology Class. In 5 minutes."I tap my wrist like a watch is there,"Leaning on my locker." I say motioning to him.

He looks at me questionably, them smiles and stops leaning on my locker,throwing his hands up in surrender,"My bad." I nod and open locker, grab my Biology and Math book, shove it into my bag, and shut the door. I hurriedly walk to Biology class.

"Okay Class, open you books to page 103." Mr. Lang says as I take a seat in the back of the room. "Alright, let's get started. Take out your notes. Today, we will be learning about DNA." I take out my notes and turn to a clean sheet of paper as Mr.Lang arranges his glasses on his nose. He is a mid-aged man, Salt and Pepper hair, goatee, and is extremely tall and thin and always wears a lab coat when in the class room. Seeing him without a coat is almost impossible. It doesn't happen. He actually used to work at Oscorp Inc. I don't know why he left, I would give anything to work for a company like that.

Ever since my dad became this big "Anti-Mutant" kinda guy, I've had a sudden interest in it. I don't know why but even when society tells me they are the bad guys and want to kill us, I know it's not their fault.

"Ms. Reynolds!"

"Wh-what?" I look up to find Mr.Lang staring up at me.

"Can you define the term genetics to the class please?"

I look around at the faces staring at me,"Uh... Genetics are the...um...the..."I feel my face heat up and I begin to get shaky as my heart starts to beat faster. Mr.Lang smirks, "Next time, Ms.Reynolds, make sure you pay attention." I nod and slump onto my seat.

"Does anyone else want to explain the definition of genetics?"

The class is silent for a moment. Suddenly, a hand shoots into the air. The class looks at Jake.

"Yes, Mr. Kelly."

Jake clears his throat. "Genetics are the DNA in an individual."

Mr.Lang smiles,"Thank you Jake. Class, please start reading until the end of class."

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I can't concentrate. I try to read but I get this pain in my head. I shake my head trying to get rid of the feeling.

Kristen.

All of a sudden, it feels like time freezes around me. Literally. I look around at everyone around me. They are frozen. It seems like the room's lights have been turned off and all that's left are orange tunnels of light that is covering me. I look around the room, there are only 4 other spots of light like it in the room. Suddenly, I catch someone's eyes. They look scared. Green eyes.

Jake Kelly.

"What's happening?" he mouths. I shrug. We look around. Sarah, one of my closest friends looks at us as well as Logan, Jake's Best Friend.

Everyone around us are frozen. They aren't even breathing. My heart is beating fast.

Do not be frightened.

We all jump at the same time and look around. Yet the voice was not heard by my ears. It's in my head.

"W-what was that?" Logan exclaims,"Please tell me y'all hear it too."

"I heard it. It's okay." Sarah smiles," It will be okay. He's coming."

We all turn to look at her,"Who the heck are you talking abou-"

All of a sudden, the classroom door is kicked open. We whipped our heads around. A tall Man with brown hair is standing in the corridor. He has red goggles on. They go straight across his nose. As hard as I try, I can't even see the shape of his eyes. He wears a black body suit with an "X" on both his shoulders. He steps aside and a bald man in a wheelchair comes in the room.

"Who are you?" Jake yells.

The man just smiles and stares at him. I watch Jake intently. His eyes widen and he gasps. Shaking his head violently.

"What do you want from us?" I exclaim.

The man looks over at me with the same face.

I'm here to help you Kristen.