Everyone present at the cabin was upgrading his or her personal styles. All, at the impromptu fashion show, had laughs. Sebastian poked his head from his office, "History reports in one hour." He said, and retracted back inside. Everyone scrambled around to prepare for their presentations. Those who were ready would lend a hand to those who weren't.

"Okay, it's finally finished." Anne said, Tense leaned her way

"Wow! Looks great, Annie!" she said

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      "So, the C.B.B. stands for Changer Block Barricade?" CJ asked

"Yep, H-Us think it keeps us out of the city. Pretty idiotic, right?" he asked, she nodded in agreement.

"So, how many veers are there?"

"Hard to say, we're kind of everywhere and nowhere. I can tell you that there are four classifications: Pathis, Fera, Mysto, and Elemental. I'm an Arbour my classification is Elemental. Which means that I can control, and manifest anything involving the earth. Rocks, bricks, wood, dirt, and concrete pretty much--not to mention the whole healin' thing."

The Cabin was at a far distance, and the walk was long. He decided to tell her the truth, to avoid the dreaded silence.

"Elementals, control the elements, obviously. Water, Fire, yada yada. Feras are the animal-like ones. They could have fangs, claws, and fur." he winked at her as a joke. "If they chose to fully transform, or they could just have animal-like powers. Sight of a hawk, reflexes of a cat--stuff like that. Pathis deal with the mind, T. Pathis can control minds, and T.K. Pathis have telekinesis.It's pretty cool if you get to see it. But the best, are the Mystos. They're the really magical ones. They're the Mythological, and the impossible. Speed of a cheetah, half-gryphon, illusionists--that sorta thing."

Minutes later, they could see a Cabin in the distance.

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   Still donning their new improved fashion garments, all were ready to present. It was Liam's idea to organize the Runway. Tense rolled out a rug onto the floor "This'll be our stage! All opposed?" she asked

Devin raised his hand. "Hmm..." she walked over to him "You don't like it?" she asked

"It's a small stage, boo. And there's a lot of us." He replied, she kissed him tenderly and smiled.

It always made Elise happy to see her friends so in love. She didn't have a better half in her life, so she always wished for everyone in the world to find that someone. She never bothered to wish for herself, out of her own fear. Being an ambitious female was intimidating. But a female, ambitious veer? That was terrifying. Devin put his arm around Elise; his brotherly act for her, she smiled. Devin's reaction had immediately changed. "We got company." He stated. Everyone watched the door. All grabbed their weapons, from their hidden holsters, only hu-mans preferred guns.

"Who is it?" Liam asked

"I'm not...sure." He replied

The teens aimed their weapons at the door frame, awaiting their mystery guest. Nate grabbed a sniper rifle and headed to the roof. Once there, he peered through the lens and noticed Peter walking with someone.

"Oh, no. Not again." He said to himself

He grunted with annoyance and jumped to the ground. He landed on his feet and ran back inside.

      Sebastian was in Com-M'ing with his associates concerning Charles. He told them of his meetings with Valerie and Will. He was about to contact Keith Nie until he sensed something. "No..." He instantly ran out the door. "Devin! Everyone, stop!" He shouted at them. Nate moved quickly and blocked the doorway with his body. His dark wings sprouted and he screamed. He fell to his knees, he could hear someone yelling. He closed his eyes and passed out. When he opened his eyes, he was laying on the sofa. He sat up and saw CJ sitting across from him on another couch. She was terrified and nervous.

"W-What happened?" He asked her, she avoided his gaze

"You...passed out. The boy with the green eyes got a bad headache and went home. Everyone else left too." She explained, he saw a teacup steaming in front of her.

He chuckled.

"Did you drink any?"

He saw her anxious and frightened reaction, he realized something and sighed with regret.

"How much did you actually see?"

"T-The girl with green eyes got mad when she saw me, and furniture started floating. W-Wings went into your back. Everyone had guns pointed at me."

"Look, Miss--"

"It's CJ." She interrupted. "My name's CJ."

She fearfully held her hand out, but met his eyes confidently. "Thank you...f-for saving me. If it wasn't for you and your w-wings I'd be dead."

He shook her hand. "IT's nice to meet you, CJ." He stood to his feet. "The truth is--"

She interrupted by standing also. "You're all veers...I get it. But, Peter wasn't so scary."

"He was just being friendly. But, we value our privacy here." He sat next to her. "You don't have to be scared. We're not gonna hurt you."

"Sorry, but I don't b-buy it. But, somebody tried to kill me earlier so...it's fine I guess."

She leaned forward to grab the teacup, she took a sip. This news caught him off guard, he was angry.

"What!? Who was it!?"

    She opened her mouth to speak but stopped when she saw Peter. A strange orange glow outlined his body. He saw the same phenomenon when he watched her. Sebastian stood behind him with Bailey. He touched his son's shoulder and walked toward CJ.

"I'm so sorry about what happened to you, it must've been horrifying. I assure you, we will get to the bottom of this. I'm Sebastian Talbot."

"Nice to meet you."

Sebastian looked over at his eldest son. "You need to heal, go to your room and rest. I'll make you some lunch."

The boy nodded and left. The man then looked at his daughter.

"No more tantrums, young lady. Is that clear?"

Bailey sighed and grunted. "But it's her fault! If Peter hadn't brought a Ske--!"

He interrupted. "Bailey! Watch your watch."

CJ was confused. "A what? Hold on--is this a race thing?" She rose and approached the girl defensively."'Cause if she wants to go there, we can go there."

Bailey chuckled and walked toward her, the two were standing face to face. Peter reacted and moved as a buffer between the girls. She looks over at her father.

"Skelt, is a derogatory term for hu-man."

CJ huffed. "Well, I don't like it. Take it back!"

Bailey chuckled with disbelief. "Make me!"

"Please!" Sebastian interrupted, CJ folded her arms and headed to the door.

"I'm done with all of this. Can I go home now?"

He sighed. "I wish it were that easy." His words alarmed her

"Y-You can't keep me here, so I'm leaving."

He stepped toward her. "CJ, you've seen things that no hu-man is supposed to. We can't risk you telling anyone about us. Peter told me everything. I actually know your cousins, Bryce and Heidi."

"Really?"

He nodded. "I know Will, too. He's been a great all to us. Peter says...that you glow orange sometimes."

She looked at Peter, he was glowing again. "What are you sayin'? He's the one glowing, not me!" Everyone looked at him, they saw nothing like that. Sebastian approached him.

"So, tell me. Is CJ glowing again?" He asked him, the boy looked at her

"No, but she was when I came from your office."

Sebastian chuckled with disbelief and began to ramble. "Then...its really happening. Glowing hasn't happened in a very long time. But that would definitely explain it. And he did save her life--"

Bailey interrupted. "Talbot, you're babbling!"

"Oh! Right!"

CJ eyed him skeptically. "What was all that?"

"His desire to protect you. To put it simply--you and Peter are tied, eternally."

The two looked at each other strangely. They then avoided eye contact altogether

"Okay, now I really wanna leave."

"Peter will drive you." Sebastian commented

"No thanks. I'll take my chances on foot." She smiled politely and ran outside.

CJ walked down the road, she was angry and really annoyed. "I knew that moving to this town was a mistake! I'm gettin' the hell outta here when I graduate." She said to herself, she clenched her fists and the streetlights began to spark. She panicked and ran away. 

      Heidi Rutledge was exhausted, but focused. She squinted her hazel eyes to see well. Her computer device was in a small print, a problem for her. Her husband, Bryce was more technology savvy than she was. He would know how to adjust the font-size. He was asleep, and she refused to wake him. He was a good worker, Veer, and husband. He worked from sun-up to sundown. Today was his day off, and she couldn't be happier. When the time was right, they'd discuss baby names. She rubbed her stomach happily. She quietly waddled upstairs; she needed to take her vitamins. She was an E.M. Pathis or Empath. It meant he could feel and channel other people's emotions, be they veer or h-u.. On top of that she was Pre-med but her powers forced her to withdraw. Bryce was a Fera Chow, so he had wolf-like abilities, he couldn't morph into the animal, but he had the talents, senses, and reflexes. She crept in the door, she saw him passed out. Heidi smiled at him, because she could feel his dream.

[Adorable! He's dreaming about you.] She thought and smiled at her stomach.

She walked over to the dresser, her vitamins weren't there; they usually were. "Where--?" she wondered, she saw them on the nightstand, a foot away from her sound sleeper of a husband.

She sat on the bed beside, and took two pills. She yelped when she felt someone grab her from behind, and laughed.

"You're SUPPOSED to be asleep." She squirmed around

"I promise I WASN'T making any noise." she said proudly.

"I know, but your presence was too powerful for me to ignore." he said

"That's CHEESY, but don't stop." she said, he put his nose into her neck, and spoke

"Your beauty is boundless, girl. I'd be lost without you." he rubbed her belly 'or YOU, kid." he stared at her head.

"Hmm, you've been invading my dreams, again." He said

"Maybe? I can't help PEOPLE'S emotions. I can't turn it off, if there IS a way....I don't know it." She said, at that, he looked at the time.

"Two minutes." he said, and rolled around with his wife. They stopped, when they heard a chime from the HC Receiver, it was from Sebastian.

"Incoming Message" the robotic voice said: WE'RE APPARENTLY MAKING HISTORY; A TIE BETWEEN MY SON, PETER AND YOUR COUSIN, CJ. SHE'S VERY CONFUSED. IF WE CAN REMEDY THIS, WE'D NEED MORE ASSOCIATES...HOW SOON CAN YOU TWO GET HERE?