Remembered

Chapter Seven

Elaine (High School, 15 years old)

It was now November. Sara has been hounding me for things I want for my birthday. It was in about two weeks. It was a big birthday I guess. I was turning sixteen. After the events that had occurred over the past couple of weeks,I wasn't in the party mood. I actually confessed my feelings for Anthony. The good thing was that he liked me back. Only Colin and Sara knew about it. It was getting harder to be the mean bitch around him when I wanted to jump into his arms and kiss him every single time I saw him. One day maybe we could be together. I doubted that though. He was graduating this year. He told me he was accepted at Brown University. I was happy for him. He could finally leave Keith and start a life of his own. He deserved it more than anyone. I was more excited about thanksgiving and Black Friday than my birthday. I was finally allowed to go with my mom. She didn't want me to get hurt so she wouldn't allow me to go with her. I argued with her saying if I could drive then I could go. She told me I had a valid point.

As I closed my locker, I saw longish brown locks near me. My heart skipped a beat. We were meeting in secret to get to know one another better. If there is one thing Sara loves more than holidays, it's love. She would help plan the best times during the day to meet at my locker so we could chat. I was happy Anthony was back at school. He seemed to be fully recovered from his injuries.

"Hey cheerleader." He smiled at me.

"Hey goth guy." I blushed.

"How was your morning classes?" He asked me.

"Good." I grabbed my lunch box.

"Are we going to pretend fight in line today?" He joked.

"Nope. Having lunch in the library. Getting ready for the pep rally this week." I told him.

"Oh darn." He laughed.

"How are you doing?" I asked changing the topic.

His face fell a little. "I'm okay. Things at home are still uneasy but that is to be expected with Keith." He answered.

I hugged him quickly. We parted ways. I headed to the library. I wasn't psyched for this pep rally. Courtney made sure I signed up for it. She said if I wanted to be captain then I had to go to these events. I wasn't sure I wanted to do that anymore now. I had no choice in the matter. Sara was forcing me to go.

After school I went home since practice was cancelled. I started on my homework when I heard my parents fighting. That was strange. They never fight. I opened my door and tried to hear what they were saying. I heard my name being said. I gulped. Oh no. I could be in trouble and they were discussing how they were going to punish me this time. I went downstairs to get a glass of water when I bumped into my mother.

"Oh hi mom." I said.

"Hi El. Home early." She pointed out.

"Practice was cancelled. I called you to tell you that." I told her.

"I was at a meeting with a client when you called. Sorry honey haven't had a chance to check my voicemails yet." She said.

"Oh it's okay." I mumbled.

"There is some mail for you on the table." She headed to the kitchen.

I followed. I rarely get mail so this was exciting. At my spot there was a rather large white envelope. There was no return address. Strange I thought. I tore it open carefully. There was a map, a magazine looking thing, and a letter. I chose to read the letter first. After I finished it, I reread it. There was no way this was real. Someone had to be pranking me. It wasn't true.

Dear Elaine,
I want to congratulate you on being selected to attend our school for gifted beings. This is an honor so please don't take this acceptance lightly. After your birthday, we would love if you could join us on campus as a student. We understand if you wish to decline but it isn't a very good idea. We have included a list of things that students have brought with them in the past. There is also a packet of information that hopefully can guide you with any questions you have. Our spring semester will begin in January so if you choose to attend you will have some time before classes begin. We also host many parties and activities during the holiday season. We hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
Henry Cross
Headmaster

Was he joking? A school for gifted beings sounded like the fakest thing I have ever heard of. I had to decline the offer. This wasn't real. My mom saw my reaction and headed towards me. Maybe she could explain this nonsense.

"Ellie, are you okay?" She asked gently.

"This is fake right?" I snapped.

"Um no. It is a real school. Your father and I would love it if you chose to attend there." She smiled but it didn't reach her ears.

I stormed off. Once I got outside I ran. Tears flew down my cheeks. How could they expect me to pack up my life here and go there? I had friends here. I would be leaving Sara, my squad, my chance at being captain next year. I stopped in shock. I told my mom about the opportunity and she just told me that was a nice idea. She knew I would be getting that letter! How could they keep this from me? I didn't care that they were protecting me. I was going to lose everything I worked so hard for. I started sobbing. Anthony and I would never be together. If I went to this school I would probably never see him again. Suddenly my mouth started aching. What the hell? Every part of my body ached in mild pain. What was happening to me?

That night I explained what was going on to my parents. They said it was a transformation. If I survived it, I was meant to go to that school. I could die from this stupid thing! My mom hugged me. I didn't remember when I stopped crying. I was so confused. My father explained that the nightmares I had been having were actually memories. He told me when we transition our old lives awaken. Did he just say I reincarnated? Holy shit, I was frightened. The diaries weren't from some ancestors. I gulped. They belonged to older versions of me.

After I was done with my parents, I locked myself in my room. I reread all of the diaries trying to figure out who I was. I wasn't this popular cheerleader anymore. I was something much more deadlier. Even though I didn't want to go, I knew that school was the only place I belonged at now.

It has been two weeks since I received the letter. I had a going away party instead of a birthday one. I was on a plane flying to Providence, Rhode Island. In a couple of hours, I would be at the Academy for Gifted Beings. I hated telling my squad I was quitting but the truth would of made me sound like a freak. I didn't tell Sara. I told her my mom got transferred. Sadly I didn't have a chance to say goodbye to Anthony. I wished him the best at Brown and only wanted good things to happen to him in the future. Deep down I wasn't sure if I would ever see him again. I waved bye to my beloved city of Nashville.Goodbye my old life and everyone I loved, hello new world.