Aunt Jarlean is a scientist but she has a rule of never experimenting on family. If there is anyone who will not break a promise it's her. 

But first I need to get supplies and store up things I will need. Then I need a disguise so no one can see me. Finally I will need to have the courage and the money to survive. In the middle of me making my plan I got a text from my friend Toby. The text said something on how he's worried about me. I responded and instantly I got a text back. 

 It took him a while to respond (it made me think he was stunted by the question). But finally he responded and asked for a voice call. The call had no camera on it, So I thought it was safe to do so.  

Toby: “Hey man where have you been!? I haven’t  heard from you at all and you haven’t been at school at all!”

Michael: “Sorry man something just came up. Hey let’s say hypothetically if someone were to become visible what would happen.”

Then shared his screen. It wants an article about the I.C.O the Invisible Control Organization.  It turns out that the I.C.O has a “Program” for people who turn visible. The article stated in quotes,“Whoever for any circumstance becomes visible. In this unlikely situation we will have to safely remove them for the safety of the people.”

It sickens me when people have bad intentions and lies make it sound like they are innocent. No matter the lie or how good I can see right through it. There was no time to dwell on that. I can’t face this alone and the only person other than myself or Aunt Jarlean to trust. I would be Toby. I can’t hide this from him if I lie to him. I would be just as bad as the I.C.O. I can’t hide this any more.

Michael: “Hey um Toby?”

Toby: “Yeah man what is it?”

Michael: “I will tell you the real reason I asked that question and why I haven’t been at school”

Toby: (In a worried voice) “Yeah? What is it? Is everything ok?”

Michael: (Turns on camera) “ I don’t know how this happened but I’m somehow visible?”

Toby: “...”

Michael: “ Look please don’t be mad! Please don’t report me.”

Toby: (In an excited tone) “ Your hair is so fluffy!”

Michael: “ W-wait what!? I turn visible and that's the first thing you think of!?”

Toby: “ Yeah duh. I was worried sick about you! Turning visible was the least of my worries.”

Michael: “ Awww dude” 

Toby: “ Sorry dude my mom called me, got to go now. Bye!”

After that the call ended. I was relieved to tell someone about becoming visible. But a thought went through my head. It;s funny how one little thought can cause so much chaos. I thought to myself ,“What if Toby tells someone.” From that moment fear and paranoia was all I could think about. While I was lost in thought. Suddenly I was interrupted by a knock on the door. I haven’t had human interaction until today.From the fear I went and checked the door anyway. 

Swift and silent. The hardest thing is trying to hide from something you can’t see. Waiting in the silence still and panicked. It was like being in a horror movie. Just waiting for something to come after me but not knowing what. Suddenly there was a voice. A voice I knew. It was Alex, my older brother. For a moment I was relieved but then I was scared he would try and come in. If he did that then that means he would see me. 

The reason I didn’t mention Alex was because he always lets just say avoided me. Growing up I never heard him speak to me if I asked him something he just kept walking. I don’t know why but I stopped caring about him when he stopped caring about me. It took me by surprise when I heard him speak to me. Alex was always different. He speaks through poems? or would it be codes? I don’t really know how to explain. 

This is what he said, 

“ This is the first time you have heard me speak

   though this conversation will be brief.

   Don’t be confused I’m only here to deliver a letter

   I will let you know this is all for the better.

  I don’t know why you're locked in your room

  but if you stay any longer you will meet your doom.

  I will let you know the I.C.O is coming

  take this as a warning to start running.” 

After that he left and it took me a few moments to let all that sink in. The tone of voice he used was stearn and precise. I had to leave as fast as I could. As soon as that happened I sent a text to Toby to meet me at the park at 8:00. Then right after that I started packing as fast as I could. Taking everything not leaving a trace. I couldn’t go out the door so I had to jump out the window with my hood on. 

I felt sad leaving my home. Looking at the house brought sad and happy memories that I was leaving behind. But it was too late for that now. I ran and I ran trying to avoid as many people as I could. Finally I got to the park where Toby was there. Everything was fine for now.