The Beginning (book one)

Chapter Eight

Sophia watched the two confused girls step up to the door.

Lightning and light.

Well, judging from what Sophia has seen and heard.

Astrid would have to transfer to Ann's school. Kyle as well. Emily was determined to be going to that school when she was supposed to be coming to America. Ann and Jack were already going there going to that school. And Sophia was going there, herself.

Once the five of them had discovered their powers, they had to stay together.

That was what Sophia's grandmother had said, anyway. And Sophia's grandmother was never wrong in this aspect. Her intuitions were always correct.

And the five had discovered their powers.

And that also meant it was time for them to train.

But not here.

"Hello," Sophia said with a wave, stepping into Melody's house. "I believe you all should sit down for this."

Ann raised an eyebrow. And Sophia didn't blame her. Here was Sophia, in her form that wasn't much older than Ann, and acting like she had life-changing news.

Well, Sophia wasn't acting like she had life-changing news. She did.

"So," Sophia started quite lamely. "You two, Ann and Astrid, have powers. Along with three others. We're going to go get them once we leave here. I also have powers. I will explain more when we are all where we need to be. So, you two should grab your bags, and hop in the car."

"Who's driving?" Ann asked. Caution. That will be important, but Sophia know Ann. And she needed to be a bit more outgoing.

"Just watch." Sophia said. She let her self slip into her actual age. After a moment, a 21-year-old was standing in front of the other three, a small, sly him on her face. "I'm driving."