When All Else Fails

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"Number seven it is intuitive that you do not reveal yourself to your classmates. We do not need them using you to get to your siblings. Understand?" Vanya nodded her head, still barely processing what her father was saying. Exiting the doorway she stood in, she made a swift return to her room.

Vanya was never one to cry over little things, sure she would whine and get angry, but not cry. Right now, however, all she wanted to do was cry. As she walked past her siblings rooms she could just tell the fun they were having. Luther and Allison were laughing hysterically, Ben and five were reading. Even Diego and Klaus were having a conversation, but never her.

Vanya was always left out. She was always the one who walked behind everyone else in the hallways, she was trapped in the shadows. Even with all this she didn't want to leave home. She didn't want to lie to her siblings even after everything they continue to put her through.

She is supposed to go to the Edison School of Science and Mathematics. Her new name is supposed to be Vanya Pressman who is an only child who transferred from homeschool because they had to move a lot. She was instructed not to inform her siblings about any of her school activities. All they are going to know is that she has to go to a real school to not interfere with their training. Vanya knew that this was going to drive an even bigger riff between her family.

Her mother walked into the room with her new uniform. She informed her to pack whatever she needs because she would be starting school the next day. She gave her a small smile and left the room. Vanya started to throw empty notebooks and pens she had in her room into a small backpack she had in her bed.

Vanya was going to brush her teeth when Five made his way into her room, "What are you doing?"

She jumped back, startled, "Brushing my teeth?"

"No before in your room."

"I was getting my school stuff together." Vanya was getting nervous. Five is way to curious for her to ever not give all the details.

"I can see that, we are getting nowhere with this conversation. Why were you putting your stuff in a bag?"

"Dad is making me go to school, like actual school." Vanya wanted to start crying again. She should be happy. She is getting something her siblings would probably wish for. She just can't stop wishing they would go with her.

"What! This is preposterous! You can't go to school." He then stormed off. He did nothing to ease Vanya's worries.

Vanya finished getting ready for bed. She had to wake up at six to get ready, eat at 6:30 with the rest of her family, and then she had to get to school for the thirty minute drive to be there by 8:30.

She laid down and closed her eyes. She was not ready for what was to come the next day.

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Grace walked into the room and opened the blinds, trying to wake up Vanya. Vanya knew that as soon as her eyes opened, she would have to face the day. She wasn't quite ready to do that. She knew, however, that she had to get up to not make her father mad.

A groan escaped her as her feet touched the cold floor. The outside was still dark, indicating that she should still be asleep. Vanya was thirteen, but she felt like a child with the amount of sleep she needed.

After Vanya got changed into her uniform, which was almost as much the same as her academy one. The blazer was just blank, probably to have the school crest sewn on later.

After finishing everything else she had to do she made her way down to breakfast. She was the last to arrive, being scolded for her tardiness. Her siblings eyed her blazer. No doubt hearing from Five what she had to do today. She just kept her eyes down. Trying to eat the bland oatmeal as quickly as possible.

After finishing she got into the car, ready to get to school. Her mom got into the drivers seat and smiled. No doubt trying to reassure her. Vanyas stomach continued to churn as she made her way to her new school.