/Prologue/

It’s a nice, warm july evening. It’s, surprisingly still bright outside even tho it’s almost 7. I stand near a cliffside on the outskirts of town. Mom and dad are packing our picnic stuff back into the car while i went exploring with Naser. He’s nearby, watching the birds as they fly above us. “Lucy?” He asks me while keeping his eyes high. “Yea?” “Do you think we can fly?” Such an innocent question. I spread my wings as i look up into the amber sky, almost the color of my eyes. “Of course.” I didn’t think much of this. I just looked into the eternal sky, such a sight i could get lost in. I quickly glanced on Naser to see him… walking towards the edge. Without a second of thought, i jump onto him, pinning him on the ground as he yelps, about a meter from the edge.

“Naser! What were you doing?!” I shout at him as i pant from the stress. “You said we can fly!” He yells back as he tries to free his arms from my grasp. I slowly let go as i calm down. “W-well, not like, actually… i didn’t think you’d try to jump! You could have died, Naser!” I reason with him. His expresion calms down. “Sorry Lucy.. i just…” His face turns to sadness. I sit down next to him and grab him in my arms.

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*several years later*

Volcaldera bluffs.
Weather condition: cold as balls.
When i heard of a coastal town, i imagined warmth and all that. Not this freezer bullshit. I make my way towards my new School, still about a few minutes away. Thankfully, i got a neat little apartement nearby, about a 20 minute walk. Glad i could afford that and get away from the bullshit of my stupid fucking parents. I hate those fuckers. Bossing me around and putting me down just because i don’t own a multi-billion business or something.

I slowly start to recognise the shape of a gigantic fucking building in the distance. *Now approaching: fuckknowswhere high School, your only escape from your abusive parents.* The voice in my head rambles on as i try to drown the thoughts of the people i left behind. New beginning, new me- hah, of course not. This time, i don’t want no company. I plan on passing through like a bald, greenish blur - or a ghost - through the year. I had enough drama bullshit in my life to fill a tax legislation.

I pull out my phone, already opening the german country forum for shits and giggles.
“Ya frendz, i luv the Zhermans very much, now i need zhe shnitzel, scheiße! :^)”
Already within minutes, i get several replies and threats, most of which i can’t even read. The School slowly comes into view as i pocket the phone.
“Volcano High School
est. March 1939”
Huh, old but still standing like it’s new.

As i look to the stairs, i see a rainbow of students. *Finally i made it - clown college.* I joke to myself as i walk the stairs. Funny im the anomaly here, among a crowd of spilled watercolor pallete. One student does stand out tho. A mint green ptero with angel-like white wings. She has a white hoodie and Classic jeans. When she turned her head, i got a glimpse of her amber eyes along with orange and purple mascara around her eyes. She talked with her friends with a cheeky smile when she and the purple triceratops and pink Raptor noticed me walk up. They look at me - along with a couple dozen more dinos. The others looked at me almost with disgust, but those three - they looked surprised, almost intrigued. Didn’t take them long to go back to their business. I made my way to a bench when i was approached by an orange dino and a brown ptero with an orange crest.

“Hi! Excuse me, you must be Anon, right?” The orange one exclaims. God, her tone is so sweet it almost hurts. “Uh, yeah. You’re my welcoming comitee i guess?” “Yep, that’s right man.” This time the brown guy spoke. His large leathery wings are folded behind his back. “Im Naomi and this is Naser. Come on, we’ll show you through the School!” They aligned themselves on each of my sides, ensuring i won’t escape. Fucking great. What followed was seemingly uninteresting, i just made sure to write down the classes. One thing caught my attention tho. As we passed the exit, the brown ptero, Naser, talked to that mint green ptero from earlier. “Hey sis! Want me to get you home after School as well?” And she responded “Yeah, that would be nice, thanks Naser.” Her tone was cheerful and she smiled. My first guess would be that they’re dating, but having Naser call her “sis” clears that up. “So, that was your sister?” Even tho it’s none of my business, i still ask. “Yep, her name’s Lucy. You’ll be joining her year with Naomi as well.” Fucking. Great. I swear, if she talks to me more than once a day i’ll start sticking my head into the wall when she approaches me.

Our next stop was the principals office. As Naser opens the door, im greeted by what i thought was an actual caveman, but in a suit. He rose from his chair and made his way to me. “Ah, Anon, right? Welcome to our School. Im principal Spears.” He offers me his hand, which i shake with the fear of losing my hand. “Nice to meet you sir.” He offers a slight smile. “Now, all your paperwork is mostly done, just a few signs and you’re all set.” I sign the documents and then make my way out. I say bye to Naser and walk with Naomi.

About 10 minutes later i sit down in english class. Boring stuff, i’d rather shitpost on-line to learn english but who gives. They force me to introduce myself - at least i didn’t fuck that up. *For now, at least.* Shut the fuck up brain. Next up is science. “Alright, find yourselves a partner you lot, we have a group project today!” Profesor Fernsworths starts handing out papers to little groups of two. I, of course, stay alone. Fine by me, but the profesor isn’t happy. “Lucy, could you please sit here with Anon?” I hear a not-so-loud “yep, on it…” as Lucy sits down next to me. “Hey.” She greets me with a slight smile as she sits down. “Hi.” I don’t really feel verbal today. Not in the slightest. “So… you’re the new guy, right? Anon, was it?” Well shit… “Yeah, that’s me, surprisingly.” She lets out a small chuckle. Huh. And i thought she’d be annoyed. “You know anything about science and stuff? Because im absolutely lost.” She speaks as we eye the paper together. “I recognise some stuff here and there.” We start filling out questions along with smalltalk. “What got you here anyway?” Lucy asks. Fuck, im not telling her. “Ugh, personal issues and stuff like that.. nothing much” She nods her head “I see. Must be tough.” “Kinda..”

After a while, we’re done. “See ya later i guess?” Lucy turns to me as we exit class. “Yeah, see ya.” Next up is math. Fuuuuuuuck… As i sit my ass down in math, the teacher hands out the asignments and we start filling them out. I just stare at the paper, almost like i expect it to complete itself, when a paper ball hits my forehead. The hell? I look up and see a purple triceratops waving me to her and a pink raptor. Those were the two standing with Lucy outside, i recall. I move over. “Sup?” “Hey! New guy, right?” The triceratops starts with a light tone. “Yep. Anon.” “Nice to meet you, Anon. Im Trish, this is Reed.” “Sup bro.” The raptor quickly glances at me as he continues filling out the paper. “So, you talked with Lucy, right?” Trish continues as she stares me down. “Yeah. Anything wrong, or..?” “No no, just said you helped her with science and that you’re her new partner. Im just trying to get to know you, since you’re gonna be spending time with Lucy.” “Oh, ok.” Weird, but, i look weird among this mascot crowd too. We chat for a bit, when Reed hands me the spreadsheet - completely finished. “Wha- how???” Reed clicks his tongue and points finger guns at me. “I gotchu, bro.” Well, that’s that.

At lunch, Naser and Naomi sit next to me. Uuuuugghhh… “So, Anon, you doing anything this afternoon?” I zone back in as i recognize my name being said by Naser. “Uhh, not really. Why?” “Oh it’s just, Lucy and her band have a concert today. If you wanna go. There’s gonna be pizza.” Free food? Sign me the fuck up. “Uh, sure.” “Great! It’s just after lunch.” Naomi chimes in… again… “Have you been talking with Lucy, Anon?” Of course, prying into stuff she has no business in… “Yeah, she’s my science partner.” “Oh, how nice! You two getting along?” “So far…” the conversation goes back and forth with minimal effort from me until the bell rings. I get up and head to the auditorium.

I sit down and grab a pizza as a crowd gathers in the hall. I overhear chit chat from all sides.
“……….-onna be so cool!”
“They’re final-……..”
“……-ucking wait!”
“I never heard th-…..”
And so on. I guess they’re know here? Whatever, might give them a shot… the curtain draws back as the band takes place on the stage. Fang in the middle with a guitar, Trish as the bassist and Reed as the drummer. That explains their close friendship i guess. Fang counts down and the band plays. I Gotta say, wow, they’re Kinda good. Hell, they’re pretty good. They’re playing some mix of somber rock, and to be fair Lucy’s vocals sound angelic. It’s a melancholic song about growing up. Once they’re done with about 5 songs, and after i gulp down my second pizza, everyone cheers and whistles as they give them an ovation. Hell, even i clap my hands. Those guys actually have a chance unlike me and my shitty piano skills. Still mad about leaving it at my parents place, but hell, i can’t carry that thing let alone fit it in my apartement. I grab my bag and head home.