October, 2011

  Collin sat in history css and listened to Mr. Xander talk about the old American West. It was more interesting than regur American history. Learning about cowboys, the gold rush, outws, ranches, saloons, railroads, and different cultures. But colonialism really is the root of all evil. Indigenous folk were here first and kicking someone outta their home became a common practice.

  His dad's side of the family were treated like outcasts because of their Romani lifestyle and they even lost their vardo in a fire many centuries ago. Collin and his siblings spoke 3 nguages, Vx, Portuguese, and English. The Roma had many jobs like livestock traders, tinkers, musicians, animal trainers, fortune tellers, potion sellers, and entertainers.

  All across Europe the Romani people were ensved but this wasn't anything new in history. The same could be said for African-Americans, Jews, Asian-Americans, Latinx, and the Irish.

  Suddenly, a pop-up screen appeared. [ Objective: Protect Ms. Wrangler's Home from getting vandalized on Halloween night to earn 10 training points ]

  "Hello, students!" greeted a voice over the loudspeaker. "This is Principal Carlisle with a few announcements. I just wanted to thank everyone who participated in the canned food drive this month. Next month, were having a toy drive to help disenfranchised children. And stly, all sports and club activities are cancelled today."

  An hour ter, Collin ate lunch with his friends. The meals were Halloween-themed today and everybody was given a spookyooky cookie or cupcake. He had headphones on and the song he was listening to was A.D.H.D by Kendrick Lamar.

  Besides, these superpowers and Grace's party Collin was really looking forward to meeting the other Mavericks. At the Night Parade he noticed Phoebe's ring and she said it was the EmberHeart family heirloom. However, she never told Collin what her css was and decided to keep it a secret.

  Later that night, Collin and Helena crouched in a tall tree infront of Ms. Wrangler's house. The sky was dark and the moon was out as they waited for the culprits to show up. It was 9:55 at night and the only sound was their breathing and heartbeats. Helena was dressed like a marionette ballerina with devil horns and Collin was dressed like the hood-version of Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas.

  Suddenly, they saw headlights as a truck parked a block away from them. Four people in Halloween costumes got outta the car and sneaked through the neighborhood.

  Collin and Helena saw the four people stop infront of his English teacher's home with a backpack. They opened it and pulled out several egg cartons, stick bombs, and toilet paper rolls. Wasn't Ms. Wrangler magical or something? How come she didn't have a magical security system?

  A few seconds ter Collin watched as they threw the eggs, but he used his telekinesis to stop the eggs from smashing into the house. The four people were confused as Collin hit them with eggs and stink bombs. More eggs floated out the cartons and nded on the vilins as toilet paper wrapped around them.

  "Dude!" someone yelled. "Let's get out of here!"

  "This pce is haunted!" another screamed as they ran towards the truck.

  Ding. [ Reward: 10 training points ]

  20 minutes ter, Collin and Helena arrived at Grace's house. It was decorated and it looked awesome. When he parked his motorcycle in the driveway he smelled something foul and pinched his nose. During the quest he noticed several roadkill scattered in the street.

  "You ok?" Helena asked.

  Collin nodded. "Yea."

  They walked up the driveway and rang the doorbell. A few minutes ter, Grace answered the door and she was dressed like a gdiator. Music bred as people danced under the ser lights.

  "Wicked costumes," Grace grinned.

  "Thanks," Collin said. "My dad did our face paint."

  When they stepped inside the house Helena waved her cellphone and spoke. "You got your first mission scroll."