The Secret Jewel

POWERS

    That night I told every. Single. Detail. Except for the," Hey dad I kind of stole a crystal from the Crystal Caves and then it all came crashing down," yeah, imma leave that one out.
    " Really are you hurt?" He asked, after I had explained it all.
    " Nah," I reply, looking down at my burgers and fries, my dad just wasn't the fancy type, he always had three buttons open when he had a button-up shirt, because most of the time, he had a t-shirt or tank-top. He always stole pop stars hairstyles, like right at the moment, he has a Justin Beiber due. But it was a bit messier, that's why I love my dad.
    I ate up my food in like seven minutes, and when I had finished I told my dad I was going to bed and he said goodnight.
Once I was in my room I take the jewel out of my pocket. Damn! It had hurt at dinner sitting with this thing poking into my butt cheek! I stare at it with genuine curiosity. Ugh. Why had it called out to me in a way none of the other jewels had? I stuff the diamond into my nightstand drawer, hard, my lava lamp wobbles. I go into the closet and come back in blue pj's. I settle in my bed. * Sigh*
    I hope that tomorrow's going to be better than today's fiasco. Pushing the thought away I snuggle under the blankets 'till it's up to my chin and doze off.
                                  * * *
An hour later, while Natalie rested peacefully, her drawer opened with a purple glow surrounding the black gem, and - as if holographic - slowly went through her forehead  and into her brain.
Suddenly flashbacks of people, no, creatures- were forming into her memory. There were some horrifying looking minions, of all kinds, getting stabbed, and beautiful creatures laying dead. Natalie wanted to wake up, but it kept coming. It was the most worst thing you could ever imagine dreaming. Suddenly it went black, and a voice took over.
    " Natalie Silver, of all people we have chosen you for this mission. You have the strength, the intelligence, and the good in your heart! You will have to defeat a monster, his name is MagnaRock, the most powerful monster in the whole land of The Fire Realm you will beat him with no circumstances, although you will have to travel a couple miles east to where he holds the gem you will have to find. There is one gem that you must find in this lair of his, you must find it and restore it to its rightful owner. Get them all, become the most powerful NYLE in all of The Infinite Lands. I wish you the best of luck. Now, wake up!"
                                  * * *
    I jolt upwards with a start. Okay, weirdest dream I've ever had... Although it was morning, I was still as tired as a sloth, and this time it wasn't the birds that greeted me good morning, but the sound of my own heart beating. Wait- the gem!
I turn to my drawer and pull it open, seeing that the crystal was lying there, untouched. Oh thank goodness! I would've lost my mind if it had gone missing. I slump back into bed and lay there 'till dad came to wake me up. When he leaves I change into bright white boot-legged pants and a pure red tank-top, the leather jacket I have downstairs will top it all off. I pull my hair up into a messy, curly, pony-tail, and make my way down the stairs. The sweet smell of pancakes flew into my nostrils. Mmmm. What a pleasant scent.
    "Please tell me your going to put whipped frosting on top?" I beg.
    " That's how I always make your pancakes! Take a seat, Natalie," dad replied. I take a seat.
" So, you know that girl you talked about last night?" Dad asked.
    " Yeah..?" I answer.
    " Well, uh," dad stammered, scratching his head," You do know you made a friend, right?"
I think about this. Me and her had laughed at stupid jokes. Talked for infinity. And had small petty arguments. That's what I'd done with Cassie and Rachelle. So... I nod.
    " Maybe your right dad, about us living here, I think I'm just gonna go with the flow from now on," I agree.
    " That's my girl," dad says, smiling, and putting some pancakes in my plate," Now hurry up! You don't want to be late for school, do you?"
                                 * * *
    Up the grey steps there's Cleo, waiting for me as if she'd been waiting forever.
    " Hey!" I greet Cleo.
    " Hey, I want to show you something!" Cleo squeaks, grabbing my wrist and dragging me down the hall to a wooden wall to a poster lined perfectly against the wall, showing a strawberry blonde haired girl with sapphire blue eyes posed blowing a kiss.
" She's running for School President! Again!" Cleo hissed.
    " Who is she?" I questioned. By the look of her, she's one of those sassy, mean, bully in the school, walking around with ten people following.
    " Britney Block! Only the most cruel person you could ever meet!" Cleo whispers rapidly.
    " So?" I ask, not even satisfied with this conversation. Cleo opened her mouth to answer, but is rudely interrupted by the click-clacking of heels of the hall. Everything is suddenly slowed in slow motion. Britney strided down the long hallway, as she kept passing boys she gave them a wink and a smile, it looked as if they would've passed out. Britney stops in front of me and Cleo, glaring at me she asks," Who are you?"
    " You need to know?" I shot back.
    " Ovbiously!" Britney sassed. I heard Cleo swear under her breath.
Cleo stepped up," Her name's Natalie, now back off!" Britney cackled, yes, cackled.

    " Well look who stepped up to save a nosy newbie!" She snorted. I had been a bit shy at first but now the rage had taken over!
    " Do not talk about either one of us like that or I'll slit your throat in half!" I scowled.
    " Haha, like you'd even try! Girls, get them!" Britney ordered. Two girls merged from the crowd, this one girl had a black Afro and jet black eyes, the other one had red wavy hair and dull bluebell eyes. Afro Hair went for Cleo's hands, and Bluebell Eyes went for mine. It wasn't a struggle for Afro Hair, but I was a struggle to Bluebell Eyes. I feel something build
inside me, it was like electricity was running through my veins. Ugh! This is tiring me out! I've had enough!
    " STOP!" I scream, trying to shove her away but missing. Although Bluebell Eyes had smashed her head into a locker- I hadn't even touched her! I turn to Cleo, astonished, trying to make eye contact, but it was hard because Afro Hair was pushing her head down.
    " Ugh! Can't you stop?!" I yell into Afro Hair's ear. Suddenly a gust of wind came out of nowhere and shoved Afro Hair down the marble floor. What the heck?! I didn't even touch her! I slowly back up into Britney.
    " Ugh! You little son of a b——!" She shouts, shoving me, real hard, too. Anger wells inside me. This is all her fault! In the corner of my eye I see a boy holding a cup. The boy so happened to be taller than Britney and right behind her. Something inside me yells," Tip it! Tip it! Tip it!" as if I were doing some stupid dare.
The cup of water tips.
And water soaks Britney from head to toe.
A boy was ignoring the crazy situation going on putting stuff away in his locker a couple meters down.
Perfect.
A gust of wind hits Britney in the chest and sends her flying into the locker, the boy jumps, instinctively shutting the door to his locker.

    My heart pounded. Have I done this?