The Boy With The Red Hair // m.c

The Beginning of it All

          Ever since he was a young boy, Michael knew he was different. Though, the others kids never said anything to him, he knew that they also thought the same. Whether it's because of his natural, fiery red hair, or of his scrawny yet very strong body, he was just different. Even at the age of 17, he still hadn't figured out if it was a good or bad thing. Sure kids made fun of him, but he always knew that his group of friends would always be there when he was in need. Together Calum, Michael, Luke, and Ashton made up Penrith High School's misfits.

          Michael had always known he had powers. For the most part, he was able to control it. Of course he had his slip ups. One time may have been a little more major than the others, but nonetheless he was able to control it...

                                                                                   *Flashback*

          Calum had invited Michael over to play Fifa and study for the upcoming quiz. Throughout the day, Michael had been struggling to conceal his powers. He tried out get out of going to Calum's flat but it was impossible with his constant asking. So, Michael being the amazing friend he is, he decided to go.

          Once he was there, they began to play fifa straight away. While they were playing a match, Calum was bragging saying that he's gonna beat Michael by a long shot- Michael won. In celebration, Michael jumped up from the couch and yelled "Yes, finally". But the smile on Michaels face slowly faded away and the pout that laid upon Calums' face slowly turned into a look of amazement and awe. Both of the Australian boy's eyes widened with both horror and shock.

There Michael was, floating in the middle of Calums' living room. Calum didn't know what was happening but he did know that he wanted to know more about it.

Michael quickly recovered and feared Calum's reaction. Thankfully, a smile that stretched from one ear to the other slowly etched its way onto Calums face.

          "What was that?" Calum signaled Michael to sit down beside him by patting the cushion beside him.

          "The only way I can describe this is to just tell you the truth" Michael then continued to tell Calum the whole story. He made Calum swear to secrecy. To this day, Calum is the only person that knows of Michaels' powers.

                                                                      *Current Time*

                                                              Tuesday 10.04.16 7:36 AM

           Michael was running late; like always. He checked his phone to see he got an email from someone by the name of Shafer Lee. Once he opened it all he saw was a series of codes. Confused, Michael ignored the message and rushed to school. Though he brushed the email off as a stupid prank, he couldn't help but let it consume his thoughts for the rest of the day. Focusing on his work was a struggle today and people noticed. Calum was the first to say anything about it.

          "Hey, Michael" Calum said enthusiastically while taking a seat on the blue rounded lunch table that Michael and his group of friends always seemed to sit at.

           "Hey" Michael replied, his tone dull. To this, Calum furrowed his eyebrows.

          "What's up with you" He asked, turning to look at the boy with red hair and pale green eyes.

          " I got this weird email this morning. Hold on let me show you." Michael said as he turned to pull his phone out of his black backpack that was sitting on the floor behind him. He froze in his spot when he realized another email had been sent.