Prologue: The Legends of Ladonia

Prologue:

  The school was different from any school Chase had ever been to, it just had a "friendly" feel to it, unlike most high schools.  He was sent here to get his mission from Jessica Santos the director of TSA, the spy agency he worked for.

  He found his way to the principals' office (she worked as a principal at Farono High School as well as directing TSA,) and knocked on the door.
  "Come in," a firm voice came from the office. He opened the door and looked around.  Mrs. Santos stood up and beamed with excitement, "Chase!  It's been so long!" She grabbed him and pulled him into a tight hug.

  Did I forget to mention that Mrs. Santos is also Chase's aunt?

  There were pictures of all of Jess' cats all over the walls, also some pictures of her and her husband, Andrew, and her beloved son, Kris.

  Chase's parents were both dead and Jess was the closest thing he had to a mom. He spent most of his life with her.  

  She pushed his long hair out of his eyes, frowning, "Remind me to give you a haircut..."
  He smirked, "I'm sure I'll forget.  Anyway, what was the mission?"
  She put on a serious expression and sat down at her desk, setting aside some papers.  "Well...  I told you it was a mission so that you'd come, but really, I want you to take some time off from the agency and spend high school actually attending school."

  He sat down on one of the chairs, "What?  But I like my life how it is, I don't have time to go to school!"
  She frowned, "Chase.  This is high school, I think it will be good for you to attend," she thought of something that may convince him, "and you'll do better in life if you have some social skill as well as brain smarts and saving the world all the time."

  He thought about it for a minute then smiled, "Okay...  I guess so."

...

  Justice watched the world zoom past him from the car window.  Zack glanced over at him, "You're quiet."
  Justice sighed, "I don't see why we have to move back here."  Zack focused on the road, not responding.  Justice rolled down his window and stuck his hand out, Zack gave him a disapproving look, but said nothing.

  Zack and Justice were identical twins, exactly the same except for hair color.  Although they looked alike, their personalities were as different as a raven and a writing desk.  Zack and Justice's father worked for TSA, but he died a few days back and Zack said they had to move to Tennessee, where the main headquarters was.

  Justice didn't really care that much, he didn't have any friends to leave behind and Zack was the only family he had left, he just didn't see a point in moving near headquarters.

  Zack parked the car in front of Farono High School. Justice looked up, "Where are we?"
  Zack frowned at him, "Just because we don't have parents doesn't mean we aren't going to school.  Get out, you might have to sign something."

  Justice slumped out the car, letting Zack drag him into the building.  

  Justice blinked, hearing someone saying his name.  He looked around, he was sitting in a chair in the principals' office, he must have zoned out.  "Yes?"

  Zack sighed and Mrs. Santos frowned, "I asked if you could sign this."  Justice nodded and took the pen and paper.  Jess studied them both carefully, "It's a pleasure to finally meet the two of you, I knew your father very well, I'm very sorry to hear what happened."
  Zack smiled politely, "Thank you."
  She gave the two boys a sympathetic look, "If there's anything at all I can do to help, just let me know.  Do you have a place you're going to be staying?"

  Zack nodded, "We have some family just about ten minutes from here."

  Family? Justice thought, if you'd call that family.  Zack gave him a firm expression, Justice swore he could read minds.

  Zack stood up, "Well, thank you for suggesting this school, we're both very happy to attend."  Justice let out a small laugh and left behind him.  Jess watched them go, wondering how to young boys could be put through so much troubles.

 ...

  Bloom thanked her mom for all her new school supplies and headed to her room.  She was nervous about tomorrow, it was her first day as a freshmen at Farono High. She didn't think she'd have any problems, after all, Summer and Bailey, the most popular girls in school were her best friends. 

  Her phone buzzed and she looked down to see Nick, her boyfriend, was calling.  "Hey."
  She heard rustling, "Hey, you excited about tomorrow?  Finally get to hang with us big kids."
  She laughed, "Shut up, Nick!  What's up?"  

  "Nothing really.  You wanna do something tonight?"

  "Oh, um, I kinda wanted to study, you know, since tomorrow's the first day..."
  There was silence for a moment, "Study?  School hasn't even started yet, what are you even gonna study?"

  "Oh, well, I got all my books and I just wanted to kinda go over them and make sure I'm ready."
  Nick laughed, "Don't be so nervous, you'll get all A's just like you do every year."

  Bloom glanced over at her books, then smiled, "Well...  Okay!  I guess so, where are you taking me?"

  "Milkshake and a movie?"
  She twirled a piece of her hair, "Yeah, sounds good."  

  "Okay then, I'll be around in ten minutes."

  Bloom had always had a normal life, she was always on the honor roll, everyone always loved her and she had all the friends she could ask for.  She was ready another normal year of school and the first of high school, but little did she know her life would never be the same again.

...

  Sapph stepped off the plane and looked around, she'd spent the last year in Ireland and was glad to be home.  She didn't really care where she was as long as she never had to see Chase Taylor ever again.

  She walked through the halls of Farono High School and found the principals' office.  "Hey, Jessy!"   Jess frowned at her, "That's Principal Santos now, or Mrs. Santos, or Director Santos, whichever you prefer."
  Sapph laughed and sat down, "Anything I need to fill out?"
  She smiled, "Nope, already got it all ready for you, are you excited to see your partner?"
  She stared at her, "Wait.  What?"  

  "Chase..."
  Sapph stood up, "What!?  He's here?  No!  I'm leaving."
  Jess stood up and grabbed her arm, "Sapphire, what are you talking about?  I thought you and Chase were friends..."

  "Were friends, yes. Are friends, no.  I'm not staying here if he's here."
  Jess crossed her arms, "I was the one who called you here, are you saying you're going to throw aside my orders?"
  Sapph looked down, "No, I'm sorry.  I reacted before I thought about it, just as long as I never have to see his face."  She closed the door behind her.

  Jess pinned back a stray piece of hair, "Well, I guess it was a good thing I thought they were friends and gave them all the same classes..."

  Sometimes we cross paths with others as a coincidence or an accident, but the four of them crossed paths through fate and destiny.  Though they may end up with an unbreakable bond, will they regret it?