One - The Transfer

PHOENIX

I was getting ready to go to school- East High when daddy stopped me. He stood in front of me, stretching his hand to stop me from moving an inch.

"Dad, is everything okay?". I asked him. I checked the time and if this continues, i would definitely be late for school.

"You can't go to that school". He told me. I looked up at him to see if perhaps he was sleep walking with his eyes opened but no, my father was wide awake.

"Dad, i have no idea what this is but if you keep doing this, i might end up going late to school today and you know what that means". I explained.

"You have to go somewhere with me". He said to me as he dragged my hand and took me out of the house. I couldn't even say a word because i was speechless.

He took me to his car and drove off. He made me sit at the front seat as i glared at him. "Can you explain to me why you're making me skip school dad?".

My father looked at me but said nothing as he focused his attention on the road. I decided not to bother him with questions anymore because i knew that he won't tell me anything if he doesn't want to.

I folded my arms as i stared outside. The reflection of my face was showing on the side mirror of the car. My ocean blue eyes were starting to turn watery. My brown and gold hair were floating in the air due to the wind blowing. My lips were beginning to feel chapped. It was winter and the air feels colder.

"I miss mom". I whispered to myself but the moment dad looked at me, i knew he heard what i said.

"This is what your mother wanted". Dad told me as i looked at him.

"When are you going to tell me about mom?". I asked. The only thing i remembered about my mother was that she sang for me when i was a little girl. All of a sudden, i grew up without a mother and dad won't even explain to me.

"we are here". He said as the car came to a halt. He parked the car nicely somewhere and gestured me to get down but i refused. Although he dragged me out of the house, it's not going to be easy for him to drag me out of this car. That was my thought until he opened the door and carried me in his arms out of the car placing me gently on the floor. Maybe i was wrong about that.

"Let's go". He told me as he held my hand to a place where i saw nothing but trees. The sight was really beautiful. Could it be that dad brought me here for sight seeing? i asked myself.

"Dad, you could have told me". I said. My dad looked at me, wondering why the change of the attitude. "You planned a surprise for me, didn't you?". i said as i ran to hug him. "You could have just explained to me and I'll...". i paused. There were two people coming out to meet us, a male and a female. I unwrapped my arms around dad as i turned to face them.

"You've finally decided to show up". The woman told dad. Dad smiled.

"sent que era el momento adecuado".He replied in spanish. I didn't understand what he said but i know a spanish language when i hear one.

"Hello Phoenix... My name is Ophelia Robert and this is Leonie". The lady introduced as i bowed my head.

"Hi. I'm Phoenix....Phoenix Robinson". I said. Then i remembered they knew who i was. "Is there something my dad did that i should know about?". I asked. The lady stared at my dad in confusion.

"ella no lo sabe¿". I heard her say in Spanish.

I folded my arms staring at my dad and Ophelia as they conversed with eachother. After few minutes of interacting, the lady turned to face me. "Welcome to Elite Academy". She said.

I turned to look at my dad so he could explain to me what's going on. Why am I transferring to a new school? what happened to my old school? I know i didn't have much friends there because everyone thought i was weird but still this isn't right. I still have my two best friends Chloe and Dan. How could dad do this to me? how does he expect me to explain to my friends?.

"Dad, what's going on?". I asked him but he said nothing. He walked into his car leaving me with this two people i presume are teachers. He rolled down the window as he met my eyes.

"Do this for your mother". He said. "And don't worry, I'll explain things to your teachers in your old school." After that he drove off without glancing another look at me.

"Dad!!!!". I screamed. Why would my mother whom i haven't seen for so long want me to transfer to another school?. I asked myself. I turned to face the two teachers who were patiently waiting for me.

"Don't worry, You'll be fine here at Elite Academy". Leonie said. The young man had the deepest dimples I've ever seen.

"Your father told us to take good care of you and taking good care of you is what we'll do". The lady said. Her green eyes looked like the color of the green leaves. They were so green and i could tell they were filled with life.

She held my shoulder as she walked mr to somewhere i presume is the Academy.

"Welcome to Elite Academy". Leonie said once again.

I gasped at the beauty of the school. It was so large and it didn't even look like a school, it looked more like a training ground.

"I'll get someone who will accompany you and help you with the necessary things you need". Leonie said and then he left.

I looked around, the school was empty. Maybe this is only the entrance and the students are perhaps having lectures.. I think that's it. I thought.

"I need you to show her around and in case she needs help, send her to the office". Ophelia said to the girl Leonie brought. The girl had electric blue eyes and curly black hair. She glanced at me and then nodded. The girl looked at me and then she smiled revealing an extra tooth on one side of the top of her teeth but she was damn beautiful.

"If you need anything, don't hesitate to tell us". Ophelia said. I nodded with hesitation.

Ophelia patted my shoulders and left with Leonie to their office.

"Hi. My name is Maya Rock. What's your name?". The girl with electric blue eyes asked.

"I am Phoenix Robinson". I answered as we walked side by side.

"So Phoenix, what kind of powers do you have?." Maya asked me as i gave her a questioning look. "You know, is it fire, air, water or maybe even electricity just like me?". Maya showed me the sparks of electricity that came out from her hand almost scaring the life out of me.

I was surprised. Is this some kind of a trick? Did my father sent me here to learn magic tricks? Why am i even here?. I asked myself. I looked at the new world I am in now. I saw students flying without wings, some were creating snow balls out of water and ice, some were erupting rocks from the ground. I was stunned. What exactly is this place?. I thought.

"Are you saying you don't have powers?". Maya asked.

I shook my head. "Then why are you here?". Maya asked.

"I was wondering that myself". I told her.