It is nearly 9 pm, 30 minutes before Thomas's equipment is to arrive. Gared, Cleo, and Soren arrive at my door, armed with nothing more than flashlights, a phone, flash drive, and two pairs of wire cutters. I had decided to leave Hunter and Ella out on this mission for they already have enough stress on their shoulders.

"Remember the plan?" I ask.

Everyone nods faces solemn. Soren admirers the sharp wire cutters in his hands, dark look on his face.

"Then let's do this." 

The four of us quietly make our way to the courtyard and the West entrance. Cleo crouches down beside the wall, turns on her phone, enters the flash drive, and begins her hacking process. Within seconds the outer row of lights flutter out and a click of the door's lock can be heard.

"Okay, it's ready. Good luck, guys," Cleo whispers.

She flashes me a smile and thumbs up as Soren pushes his way through the door. Gared takes the back, a high-powered nerf gun at the ready. We had altered our plan slightly since Gared joined the operation. Cleo would continue to keep the security systems down as the remaining three of us drag ourselves to the East Entrance of the gym where the order would be set up.

"Over there," Gared whispers, pushing us against the wall.

Three men carry huge metal boxes trailing wires. With a thud, the boxes are placed down and the wires attached to the outlets. The men slip out of the gym and close the doors.

Gared shoots his nerf gun at a hidden camera in the wall's corner. The screen flickers off and shatters to the ground. Soren hands me the second pair of cutters and we get to work on the boxes. One at a time, the wires are cut loose, creating small static sparks.

"Guys, someone is here!" Gared shouts, running toward the West Entrance. We follow his lead, cutting the last of the wires. Shouts and flashlight beams fill the room.

"Hurry!" Soren hisses, grabbing my hand and pulling me along. Cleo is already waiting for us.

"They have a hacker too, Thomas I think. Did you get the job done?" Cleo asks.

"Yes. Didn't get to smash the boxes, but we got the wires cut. That'll cost them $10,000," I say quietly. "So success."

A crash fills the room and a male's voice screams out in frustration. Thomas.

"Then let's get out of here," Gared says, grinning.

In. Your. Face. Thomas. 

I stood outside, waiting to strike. But then Thomas walks up and says "Not crashing a party, by any chance?". I knew I was beaten. 

My plan ruined, I walk inside with Abby.There was classical music playing. People were dancing, and I waited. Later, I could DJ. Then Thomas and Lillian walked in. He looked so happy, the creep, So, so happy. Then Alex and Zeoy walked in. They eyed each other, then moved to opposite corners. Hunter and Jessie walked in next, followed by Alan and Paralia. More people walked in after that. Some seemed upet, others happy. What was the principal doing?

I walked onto the dancefloor. What was going on? Ned and Rosalyn joined us, followed by Thomas and Lillian. Everything was going alright...

TO BE CONTINUED 

Oh! Random fact: I have started writimg my stories out on paper. 

Paralia~

Today was the dance.

I was not excited.  

Neither was Alan.

Quickly, I ran to Tech class.  Sammy looked dejected. I supposed it was because he was the only teacher left out. I ran up and placed my hand on his shoulder. I whispered in his ear.

"I'm not looking forward to it either." He smiled weakly.

~~~~

After class, I slumped up the stairs to my dorm. Alan was waiting outside, looking uncomfortable.

"Yes." I asked softly, not looking at him.  

"Sorry." He said gruffly. 

I got ready for the dance in my dorm, this time it seemed a little apealing. I had my hair in a French braie while wearing a flowing golden dress that goes down to my ankles, so it covers the wretched cast. I told Fluff and cucumber to stay in the dorm, no matter what. Fluff gave my an annnoyed hoot, and Cucumber meerly lifted her head, from where she lay. I grab my crutches and go find Ash; neither of our partners are in the same subject, so we walk there together. Ash looked stunning, her hair was put up perfectly, her dress was amazing. "Well?" she asked. I looked at her confused, "When are you going to tell me what happened between you and Leo?" she said, like it was obvious. I simply shrug, I didn't know, exactly. I hadn't told anyone we are talking, let alone friends. "Fine, but you will tell me," she says playfuly. I look at her and roll my eyes, we both laugh. we make our way to the dance and go our separate ways. I scan the room, and my eyes land on Cleo and Soren. I don't know what happened with Raven or Bob, but I did know that Cleo was beautiful. Her long dress flowed about an inch behind her, and her hair was prestian. I actually started to feel like I didn't dress formal enough, nah.

"Hi." I whip around to find myself face to face with Jackson. I had put my crutches against a coat rack, and I was sitting on a foldable chair. He sat down next to me, and we sat in silence, listening to the music; it was nerveracking. A Thousand Years started playing and Jackson held out his hand. "Do you trust me?" he said. I took it, and he helped me onto the dance floor. We dance together for a while, him making sure I don't slip, and me feeling like CinderElla-intell he let go. I fell, my ankle was unable to bear weight, and he knew that. He smiled, "Oops," he says snickering. everyone who despises me closed in laughing. I saw Ash and Hunter try to push through but someone-Thomas-wouldn't let them.

"Stop it!" someone form the back yelled, "Don't make her cry!" oh that was it. I carefuly stood up almost blacking out from the pain, I walked through the crowd pushing people out of the way and finding my chair. I sit down before I faint, resting for a moment gave me time for a revenge plan, I didn't even need to wait for the next day.

"Ella?" Ash had come up behind me, I turned and she took a step back, the fire in my eyes was shining brighter than ever before, and I knew it. "I like this," she said getting an evil grin she reseved for Thomas.

"oh, sorry, I'm a little thirsty, you?" I say. Ash looked at me confused. I go over and grab the entire punch boal, against the pleading my ankle was doing I put down the crutchs and walked over to the crowed that was forming around my new enemy. "Jackson, do you you trust me?" I say, he turns around still smirking, I dump the punch on his head then turn around, and start walking.

"Hey Gared!" he calls out, "can my partner be LIZZY instead of Ella," I had expeted this, I had a plan. Thomas looked at me waiting for me to confess.

"No thanks, I'm happy with a human not an underworld monster," Izabell said. I had to turn around to see the look on Thomas'a face, I would have given my necklace away to see the look on his face again. I had made an agreement with Izabell even though she doesn't care who my dad is she is a really big fan of Jack Turnleaf, I got her an paper signed and she would be LIZZY for the day.

"Are you?" Ash says she knew I would understand.

"I might be," I say. I look over to see the underworld monster still soaking wet.

"I like this new Ella- a lot," she says.

with a smile I say,"Good, she's here to stay." 

The dance was dieing out, and I was allowed to DJ now. I started DJing, only to notice the message painted on the ceiling. "Elementry, my dear Gared".

Hey guys! I'm back from YMCA of the Rockies!!!! So um, Tellme what's happened to Izabell.She has not quit. I'm very confused. And yeah, that pretty much sums it up. 

P.S. Am I still suposed to be goining out with Leo? Like, I mean, he's one of the top shots on this board! I am basicaly a nobody! (Plus I sorta kinda like Soren) What was the principle thincking?

Hey, US (if I may abbreviate), I was just at YMCA of the Rockies for 3 days and 4 nights a few weeks ago! Isn't it the best place for a vacation! We did lots of hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park and saw lots of wildlife and enjoyed all the beautiful scenery and great concerts in the evening.

Admin