Lost in Another World Origin Story Part 2

Suit Up 1

A few months had gone past and the group had already grown close, creating a website together to share their talents. Since Trevor was a writer, they would make his stories come alive with Andrew’s music, or Penny and Sophie would do a photoshoot to match the story. The group had so much fun learning together! Penny and Andrew even taught Trevor and Sophie to do their special handshake, high five, low five, and lock pinkies.

The four friends were a consistent conversation topic amongst their classmates, who even had bets on which set of friends would end up together. The four were vaguely aware of this but often were too focused on whatever project they had on hand to care.

Their current project was making little headway and causing them no end of trouble; they needed some inspiration.

“Hey, my dad was telling me there’s a new display at the art gallery; we could check it out and see if that kills the creative block!” Sophie shared excitedly.

“Let’s do it!” Andrew quickly agreed. And soon a plan was made, that they would meet up next week.

On the set day, Andrew and Penny were waiting outside the art gallery for their friends…who were running late, which wasn’t surprising. Their parents often delayed them with lectures about being good examples and representing their parents’ brands well.

Pen chuckled. "Think they’ll make it?"

"I bet we have at least fifteen minutes." Andrew laughed, then took in Pen’s newest outfit. “You dressed up a bit for the occasion….”

“Yeah….” She blushed. “I was kinda hoping Trevor would notice.”

Andrew laughed. “I knew you liked him! Well, maybe I’ll distract Sophie for you.” He winked.

Penny's blush deepened and she hit him on the shoulder. She wanted to argue with him, but a young girl came up to them.

"Are you two Miss Elle’s star students?"

"Yes, little lady, we are! But we are just her showcase students at this point," Andrew answered proudly.

"Would you dance for me, please?!" The little girl begged.

"You wearing your clip-on heels, Pen?" Andrew asked, already knowing the answer.

"With you around, they're always in my bag," she teased. She pulled the heel attachments out of her bag and clicked them on. "Alright, little lady, you take a seat."

Andrew stood, first pulling his phone from his pocket. Unknown to both Penny and Andrew, Sophie and Trevor had finally arrived and were confused, watching what was going on.

Turning his phone to max volume, Andrew chose their swing dance song. Might as well put on a show, he thought to himself. As the music started to play, he did a little move and helped Penny up from her seat, and they improvised their way into their choreographed routine. The little girl clapped and hopped to the music. Trevor and Sophie came closer to get a better look at their friends’ dance skills. Just then, the song ended and a loud clap of what sounded like thunder rang out.

Atop the Art Gallery stood a woman who looked to be made of metal. When she lifted her arms, wings formed; and she glided down screaming, which is where the sound of thunder came from. Her voice was so shrill that it broke several windows nearby.

She landed on the ground in front of them. “I am Metallic Owl. I am looking for the other four elements of magic. In exchange for them, I will let your little city stand and be my headquarters, and you will all serve me! Won’t that be fun?” She clapped her hands like she was clapping for a servant.

No one moved. Penny looked around at all the scared faces. She had to do something. “We don’t have these elements you’re looking, for so leave us alone!”

“Ah! So someone in this group is bold.” The woman tapped the glasses she wore. “But no, according to my chip they have to be here. But if you all insist on being difficult, I’ll take matters into my own hands!”

Moving her hands, she created a ball of liquid metal, then looked around. “You!“ She pointed to a rather angry-looking teen. “You look like you have someone who made you upset; I can work with that.” The ball of metal moved toward him and covered him in a shiny liquid. “You could try to fight it, but you will cave to my help.”

“I am Heart Breaker and will remove all love from this world!” The boy had turned into a monster and started looking for any kind of love to destroy.

“Good little pet! I won’t set him free till you bring me the elements. Good luck!” She laughed and disappeared into the sewer system below.

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