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Chapter 1: After the Dance

When Clara and Eric stopped dancing, Elizabeth, Tommy, Grandfather and Mrs. Potts joined them. "I'll be right back" Clara said as everyone came in. "Alright!" Tommy squealed as he ran to the tree, "Time to open presents!" "Why don't we wait until your sister comes back?" Aunt Elizabeth said, but Tommy has already started. "*tisk tisk* such an impatient child" said Grandfather, shaking his head with disappointment. "Now, now Uncle he's only a young boy, soon he'll be more like his sister, you know how she is." Elizabeth protested. "I agree" a cheerful voice said. Everyone turned around and there stood Clara standing in the doorway of the living room, looking beautiful as ever. (I'm sure it made Eric's eyes pop out of his head). She smiled, it warmed up the room, but when her grandfather mad a disgraceful look, her smile disappeared. "Ok, what's wrong this time?" she said sarcastically. "Oh nothing" he said. "Grandfather" Clara said crossing her arms "I know that look; you hate what I'm wearing. Don't you?" Grandfather sighed "Never mind that now Clara, we will discuss this later. Now come and sit down" he demanded. So Clara sat next to Eric and started opening presents with her brother and the rest of the family.

Later on after opening presents Clara and Eric went into the backyard to talk. "So Eric, what are you really doing here?" she asked. "Well um...you see the truth is after you, you know disappeared, I came home" "Uh home? I don't get it." "Well uh...you see the truth is, well Clara I don't rule Parthenia all the time. I have another home in this world you know. I spend part of my time in that world and the rest of my time here." "Oh ok I see, but why did you go home? I thought I'd you know never see you again" she said quietly. "I thought so too" he said, blushing. "But, after you left, I came home and decided to go for a walk to clear my mind. That's when I met you aunt along the way. I recognized her really." "What? I'm confused" Clara said shooting an unsure look at him. "Oh ya, I remember her when I was younger. She and my father are friends." "Really" Clara said rolling her eyes. "How?" she asked in boredom. Eric didn't look at her, turned away and looked down at his feet. "Are you ok?" she asked softly and pathetically sympathetic. "Oh, ya it's just..." "What is it Eric? Tell me" she said gently.

"Clara when I first met your aunt it was when my mother was dying." Clara gasped, "Oh my goodness Eric, I'm sorry!" "It's ok. This is when the first war between that traitorous Mouse King and my father's kingdom broke out. I stayed by my mother's side in her chambers, since we were locked in there anyway. My father was turned into a nutcracker as well and asked your aunt in the same way I did with you. After the war ended your aunt freed me but it was already too late, my mother had already died an hour before. And the worse thing was that my father fell in love with your aunt." "Ewww!" Clara interrupted. "Anyway I cried for a half hour, remembering what we had. Her last words she said to me were "Eric, I love you so much and remember that someday you will become a great king, just like your father." "But you are" Clara said "I know but the worst part was when the mouse king came back, my father fled to Ramalton Place, which is where we spend our summers sometimes, he never even said goodbye. I've lost complete contact with him, whose knows if he's still alive." Eric began to sob a bit, but tried his best to hide it from Clara. "Eric its ok I understand what it's like to lose a parent. Tommy & I lost both our parents in a car crash" she said. "So there's no need to hide your feelings from me. How would you like me to tell you my story?" Clara asked, Eric nodded.

Chapter 2: My Parent's Death

"When I was five and my brother was merely two years old, my parents were celebrating their 6th Wedding Anniversary. So they decided to go out for dinner, leaving me and my baby brother home with my aunt Elizabeth babysitting, she was only thirteen. She was my mother's cousin's younger sister next to her twin brother who doesn’t look alike. Anyway after they left and Tommy went to bed I went to go check on him 2 hours later. Then the phone rang, I heard Lizzie picked it up. "Hello? Yes I am......OH MY GOD!!!" she screamed, nearly dropping the phone. The man on the phone told her what happened. "And where was this uncle you mention about?" Eric asked. Oh um...I believe he was with his father that week because his parents are divorced, at least I think that's where he was, I forget anyway..." she continued. "While I was upstairs I sensed something wrong and I...I had a strange vision of the accident. I saw the car, my parents talking happily, the drunken truck driver, my mother's scream, my father swerving, going out of control, their death." Clara hesitated then put her head in her hands. "At that moment I ran out of the room, down the stairs, into the living room. There I saw Elizabeth crying her eyes out hysterically. "Mommy and Daddy are dead aren't they" I said in an angered tone. Well this shocked her; you know hearing the word DEATH suddenly comes out of a five year old. Finally after giving me this stare she finally said, "Clara, how did...?" "I sensed it" I blurted out. "Oh Clara, sweet Clara they've gone to a...better place. I'm so sorry baby" she said hugging me close. But I pushed her away with the strength I thought I didn't have left. "Lizzie, I know what happened ok? I'm not stupid. I may be five but I get what's going on, Mommy and Daddy are dead and gone to heaven and are never coming back!" I started crying but I felt so mad. And I couldn't understand why. I was young and very smart. So I just stormed up to my room and left Aunt Elizabeth there to cry her sorry little heart out. She then called her parents who called my grandparents. So now I'm stuck here with my strict grandfather, a trusted maid and a little brother who doesn't understand me whatsoever."

"Wow Clara I never knew that" Eric said oddly. "Come on" Clara said, grabbing Eric hand, "I want to show you something." Eric followed her to the back of the backyard to one on the gardens at the back of the fence. There stood two flowers, one bright pink white a bit of white and another one a pretty blue with some purple. Both had a small grave stone saying "Mother" and the other, "Father". "This is what I did for them. And underneath all that dirt lays a necklace that they gave me for my birthday years ago. But sometimes I can see them, you know their spirits or ghosts or whatever you'd want to call it. Nobody else knows, you're the first." "Uh ok then that's scary." "Sometimes...I wish I wasn't so perfect." she muttered. Eric barely heard what she said so he said nothing. Just then Clara's boyfriend, Kevin popped his head over the fence.

Chapter 3: Boy Trouble

"Hey Clara Merry Christmas!" Kevin said. ""Kevin hey you too. I thought you weren't coming home until after New Year's. How was your trip to NY?” Clara said joyfully. "It was good. My folks decided to come back early just in time for me to ask to the New Year's bash at the club on Friday. Are you allowed to go?" he asked. "Yeah probably, I hope. But either way I wouldn't miss it" she said blushing. Just then Eric tapped Clara's shoulder to remind her that he was still there. "Oh sorry Eric this is my boyfriend, Kevin. And Kevin this is Eric, he's the son of my aunt's friend." she said. With the expression on Eric's face made Kevin decide that he should probably come back later. "Um you know what I don't think this is a good time I think I'd better go, but I'll be coming over later with Barbie to bring your present. Bye Eric nice meeting you" then he whispered "love you Clara see you later" and left. "Bye" Clara murmured. "Aw Eric please don't be mad I'm sorry!” But Eric was already heading back inside. "Oh hi Eric" Elizabeth said as he came in. "Where's Clara?" "Outside" he said "Uh oh" Tommy whispered then told Aunt Elizabeth what might have happened. Just then Clara came in but went straight to her room without saying a word, brushing past Eric.

Chapter 4: Before Christmas

Note: This may seem confusing but for the next few chapters, I'm going back in time just to give you some info on how Clara met Barbie and her friends.

"Well" Barbie said to her friends "I guess since Stelthway got burned down, this with have to do. Why does is feel like we’re starting over?" she asked. Well that was a dumb question to ask. "Maybe it's because we are!" Tia said sarcastically, she wasn't in a good mood when Barbie and Courtney picked her up. There were only two schools that you could go to because the town was really small. But still, it has the best hot spots in California, and it's just outside of Hollywood! "Oh no, look its Raquelle!" Courtney cried. "And look" Tia said nudging Barbie really hard, "There's Todd". But Barbie could care less she moved on, along with Kevin. He ended his crush over Barbie during the summer break. He and Barbie decided that it was time to move on but promised to remain friends. The first bell rang and an announcement came over the P.A. system for students to head to the auditorium room for Another Year Welcome Assembly. Mrs. Stewart the school principal was already up on stage ready to present, as everyone piled into the huge room. There was nothing much except the rules of the school. After that it was time for class.

The bell rang again for the 1 hour lunch period, also known as free time. After Barbie, Tia and Courtney finished eating they went outside to wait for Kevin. While outside they noticed how friendly everyone was compared to their old school. They also noticed that there was no "Popular Lawn". "Wow, I like this school!" Barbie said "It's so perfect, why didn't we go here?" she asked "Maybe because we live farther away from it?" Courtney said "Or maybe it's because our parents thought the other school it better?" Tia suggested. Barbie sighed "Well whatever it is there is no way I'll want to go to another school". Just then Raquelle came to destroy the happy moment. "Barbie you are the worst person that I've ever know I hate you so much!" she shouted "Thanks to you and all the other losers at this school you have officially made this the worst day of my life!" she spazed, then she left. "What was that all about?" Tia asked. "What's her problem?" Courtney wondered. "Uh guys, did I miss something here?" Barbie confusingly said. "Hey you guys guess what!!!!" Kevin said as he joined the girls "Raquelle's a prissy no good stuck up snob?" Tia said sarcastically. "Well that too but no. I'm going to be a camera man for the school's news channel!!!" He said. "Cool, that's great Kevin!" Barbie said "Are you ok B?" Kevin asked. "Before you showed up, Raquelle spazed out at me!" she said. "Oh ya she was so upset about not getting the anchor position." Kevin replied "I think maybe you might qualify for it Barbie they still have an opening." "Gee I don't know Kevin...who's running the channel now?" "These two girls named Clara and Theresa. I haven't met them yet but I heard that they're looking for another anchor and from the way they describe what kind they need the characteristics kind of match yours." Kevin said. "Fine I'll check it out later". "Well I guess we know why Raquelle's mad" Courtney said. "Yeah but why did she go out on me like that?" Barbie wondered.

Chapter 5: Election Time

One week passed and Kevin was upset about that fact that news channel's director Mrs. Fellencolly told him he had to wait until the elections started. "Don't worry Kevin" Barbie said "I think that's why we’re going to the assembly room, for the elections" she said "I hope so 'cause I can't wait to start working there" he said. As usual Mrs. Stewart was up on stage waiting impatiently as everyone piled in." Finally now that we’re all here I welcome you to this year's elections. Once again our student council has done the very best to make this year the best year at Santenia High. Now let's get to the point, do we have any nominees for this year?" she asked. At that second everyone started cheering for Clara (who was president 1 year running) Clara appeared next to Mrs. Stewart within a second and then the cheering got out of control. It took a few minutes for everyone to settle down. "Come on guys I want a competition we need at least two more people!" she said. Then some of the students from the other school nominated Tia. "Wow I guess I must have been a good president" she said as she got up and went on stage. Then Dawn and Regan yelled out Raquelle's name, so she got nominated! Complete silence, no one cheered except those twits. "Ok anyone else?" Mrs Stewart asked. Nothing. "Alright now that, that's done here are the rules for those who are new here. Whoever wins with the most votes is president; the second candidate who was closest to winning will be vice president, if they accept. Now the third candidate who lost to being president will be secretary treasurer if they accept, but if they don't that means there will be another election for one" she explained. Tia and Clara looked at each other and smiled, while Raquelle paid no attention.

"I can't believe Raquelle's running!" Tia complained. It was after school and everyone was hanging out by the tree across from the bleachers where the cheerleaders were practicing along with the football team. "I know I wish they could have chose someone else, but Raquelle?! Barbie said. Then something caught Kevin's eye and he took his video camera out. "Hey everyone look at this!" he said. There was a girl sitting on the bleachers by the cheerleaders. "Well, well, well if it isn't my competition" Raquelle said as she approached the girl in the long black hooded sweater. "Hey" Courtney said "she's wearing the same thing as you Barbie" "Ya that's Clara alright" Tia said to herself. "But my sweater is white though" Barbie said..."Oh put a sock in it Raquelle, I'm busy!" Clara shot back. "Is that a threat?" Raquelle asked. "Gee I don't know what do you think? Why can't you handle a threat when you get one? Or are you too stuck up to even care?" Clara said standing up. "Wow" Barbie "she's good!"..."Look" Clara said "when we found out that a quarter of your school was coming here, I knew that a few pricks and prissies like you would be coming along with it" Raquelle dropped her mouth as though to speak and tried to turn away but that didn't stop Clara from telling her off. "Oh don't think I'm finished with you! Look you may be my competition but you don't know me. But I know you; I've seen you around school thinking you're all that, well you're not! I actually care about others unlike you, you self centred snob. And if you didn't noticed this is a school of respect or have you been thinking more about yourself than to notice that at all? So anyway you'd better stop or you'll hear a lot more of me Miss. Queen of Nothing. Now if you excuse me I've got cheerleading practice". And with a spin of her heel Clara grabbed her stuff and walked over to the cheerleaders, leaving Raquelle stunned and shocked by her words.

Chapter 6: Something about Clara

"Did you get all that!?" Courtney exclaimed. "Yup! Every part of it" Kevin said as he put his camera away. "I've met her she's very nice, she came up to me yesterday after the assembly and after Raquelle left to wish me good luck on the election and wishes the very best no matter what, weather I lose or not, she said that she wanted me to be president and her friend" Tia said. "Well after what we just saw I don't even though if nice cuts it" Kevin said sarcastically, Barbie lightly whacked him in the head and began to laugh. "Oh you guys you don't get it" Tia explained "She isn't really like that only to people, like Raquelle. She's very powerful with words and knows how to stand up for herself" "And how do you know that?" Barbie asked "I hung out with her right after the assembly before I joined you guys" Tia said "Uh ok" Courtney said in an unsure voice. "Wanna hear what else she told me?" Tia asked "Ya sure why not" Kevin said with no enthusiasm. "She also told me that she went out with Ken! He's so cute and he's like the most popular guy here and he's the school's star quarterback and captain of the team!" "Oh boy" Barbie displeasingly said "He's probably just like Todd" she said rolling her eyes. "Actually he's very nice" Kevin said, Barbie gave him an irritated look. "What I'm serious he's in my boring English class he sits next to me" he said. "Whoa, whoa, whoa, wait a sec!" Courtney said "Tia did you say that Clara is going out with Ken or was going out with him?" "Was" Tia answered. Courtney dropped her mouth and looked at the field. "Can you point out which one he is?" Courtney asked again. "Uh yay he's right there" Tia point "Number 44" "Oooh he's cute" Courtney said. Barbie looked displeased. Tia sighed "Anyway they broke up during the summer because their relationship was more like brother and sister than boyfriend and girlfriend, so they're like best friends. Actually that reminds me of you two" Tia pointed out to Kevin and Barbie. Kevin looked away from Barbie, she blushed. "Aww its ok you guys we understand right Tia?" Courtney asked sweetly. "Ya we’re still friends, that’s the main thing, right?" Tia said, they agreed.

Chapter 7: Meet the Generation Girls

The next day the school's dance academy performed something for the students. Clara was the teacher because she was the best competitive dancer they had and of course she performed as well. (So well she made the guys eyes pop out...including Kevin's) "Whoa she's good" Courtney said "Oh ya" Kevin said, Tia hit him hard in the arm. "Ow what was that for?!" he asked, "For being a...a guy...ughhh!!" Tia shot back, folding her arms. "Oh my god" Barbie said. "What what's wrong?" Kevin asked "I know those girls" she said "Where?" Courtney said. "Never mind if we’re lucky I could introduce you to them after the show cause it's harder for you to see them from here" Barbie said "Ok but who are the girls you're talking about?" Tia asked "They're my friends I was in a group called the Generation girls. This was when I lived in NYC with them and some other friends. We had a recording contract and everything" Barbie replied. "Cool!" they said.

Backstage after the show Barbie took Tia, Courtney and Kevin to meet the friend that Barbie was talking about. "So how have the Generation Girls been since I left?" Barbie asked as she approached 5 girls from the performance. "One of them turned around and looked at her.”Oh my god Barbie is that you?" she asked "it's me Chelsea how are you and my girls?" "Barbie!" they exclaimed. "Oh we've missed you so much" one or hem said. "I've missed you too. Girls I want to meet my other friends, Kevin, Tia and Courtney. These are the Generation Girls, Tori, Chelsea, Ana, Nichelle and Lara who did the set design for us" Barbie said. She gave each of them a hug. Suddenly a girl from the performance curiously started walking over to see what the fuss was about. Barbie noticed her and pulled away from Lara and began to walk towards the girl really slow. Everyone stared at Barbie then at the other girl. Tia knew what was going on but didn't say a thing. "Hey what's going...on?" Clara asked. Then stared at Barbie, who stopped 5 steps away from her.

Chapter 8: Face to Face

Both girls came face to face. They stared at each other but in their mind they heard each others’ thoughts. Finally they spoke. "Who are you?" Clara asked "My name's Barbie" she said "My name's Clara, I'm the one running for president against your friend Tia, right Tia?" Clara asked, Tia nodded her head and smiled. "Hey you have a necklace just like me" Barbie said as she spotted the star shaped crystal with a deep blue gem inside of it, on Clara's neck. "Ya thanks for noticing, I like yours too" she said as she also spotted the necklace around Barbie's neck only hers was a sun shaped crystal with a blue gem as well. Then the two took a step closer to each other and the necklaces sparked as if a light shined upon it. "This must be a dream" Barbie said "There is no way that a girl like you could look like me, I don't understand" "Maybe it isn't a dream, maybe this is all real but you just can't believe it" Clara said "I can agree with that statement" Kevin said. Both girls looked at Kevin; Barbie gave him a weird stare while Clara gave him a different one. "Hey Barbie how 'bout you come over to my place to hang out tomorrow after school? Maybe we could find some answers" Clara asked "Uh ok but I don't know what we can find there" Barbie said. "Mmmm, well I sure we'll come across something" Clara said. "Ok you two we'll catch you later" Courtney said "Ya bye Barbie it was nice to see you" Nichelle said "Ya we'll talk to you tomorrow, we have a lot to catch up on!" Tori said as they all walked away, leaving the two together to find out who they really are.

Chapter 10: Raquelle's Your Friend???

The next day Barbie was once again being tormented by Raquelle. "Besides at least I can keep a boyfriend better than you... oh wait you weren't even Todd's girlfriend!!" Raquelle said. "Back off Raquelle" a commanding voice said. "Oh hi Clara" Raquelle said sweetly, forgetting that Barbie was there, "did you enjoy the party last night?" "Ya thanks for inviting me it was so nice of you" Clara said, she sounded annoyed "Now do me a favour" "Sure anything" Raquelle said "Leave Barbie alone and if I ever catch you taunting her again, you're in for it, got that?" Clara said "Ya ok sure...bye!" Raquelle said then ran away. "Thank you, oh I can't stand her, and why was she so nice to you, she also sounded afraid" Barbie said "Well you won't believe this but I'm her friend" Clara astonishingly said. Barbie glare at her, "oh my god you're friends with that stuck up snob?!" she exclaimed "Apparently" Clara said sweet and sarcastically. "But why?" Barbie asked "I don't know she just said that she liked my style and attitude and even though I'm running against her and your best friend, she said that she'll stop tormenting as much as I don't believe that but anyway as long as I stop going after her for it, she'll stop. She said it's because she's sick of it then I said that I'm sick of her but I'll give her a chance" "I'll agree with part of that statement" "I don't mind her attitude I just mind the way she shows it around others because someday she'll regret it" Clara said "I could never believe that Clara for one bit, how can you?" Barbie said in an annoyed voice "Well Barbie sometimes your worst enemy can become your friend and I'm the kind of girl who gives everyone a chance"

Chapter 11: Could We Be Sisters?

Clara took Barbie to her house. When they pulled into the driveway, Clara got out to open the gate to the mansion. Barbie sat there wide eyed. "This is your house?" she asked. "Yes why?" "It's so big mine is not even that size!" Barbie said "yes" Clara said sadly "It reminds me of Alfred Willows house, but just a bit smaller. He's the man I interviewed for the Willow Gazette back in Willow Wisconsin, my first home. My friend Becky and I went to his house to solve a mystery, he thought his house was haunted but it was only someone who wanted his grandfather's formula for the towns flower" Barbie said "Yes I heard about that incident with my grandfather Alfred and I thank you" Clara said when they went inside. "What?" Barbie said confusingly "Alfred Willow you speak of is my other grandfather" Clara said "And as you can see I am the granddaughter of both these rich men" Clara said as she pointed to the picture hanging on the wall. It showed her and her little brother in between Grandfather Drosselmier and Grandfather Alfred. Barbie recognized Alfred because she remembered him as a young teen. "She even looks like me when I was her age" Barbie thought when she saw Clara as a young girl. "Well shall we go to my room?" Clara said as she stood at the stairs leading towards the basement "Your room is in the basement?" Barbie asked "Yes" Clara growled, Barbie followed her. "Clara it's too dark I can't see!" Barbie said "I can" Clara teased, Clara then turned on the light to her room. Barbie stepped in and gasped "Oh my gosh!" she said. Barbie glanced at everything, the Big screen TV, the stereo, the computer, the lounge area, the 4 poster bed, the vanity, the closet, the changing screen. "Fit for a princess" Barbie muttered, Clara heard. "I'm more of a prisoner, and this is my prison cell." Clara said "I may be wealthy but I'm not happy" she said. "Why not?" Barbie asked "Sure Grandfather lets me get what I want but he ignores me and could care less about me, so I've learned how to care for myself and my brother who get most of the attention, you know right?", Barbie nodded she knew how that feels. Clara ten went into her closet and began ruffling through the shelves. Barbie sat on her bed and watched. Clara popped her head out and walked over to the bed. "Come on you're helping me!" she said, dragging Barbie into the walk in closet.

"So why do you call this place a prison cell? I think it's better than my room!" Barbie said "Cause I get locked in here if I'm useless. I do a lot of things around the house but grandfather doesn't notice. I'm like invisible to him" Clara replied "So what exactly are we looking for?" "I don't know but it's here I can sense it" "Can you describe it" "It's a small carved wooden box that looks very old" "And I think I found it..." Barbie paused as she brought it down from the top self and gave it to Clara. She blew the dust off; Barbie coughed and waved it away with her hand. She opened it up there laid a note.

Chapter 12: The Long Kept Secret...Answered

Clara picked up the note and Barbie peered over her shoulder, resting her chin on it and looked at the note. Clara stared at it. It was like she was trying to meet the words that were written on the small piece of paper. The note read:

"To our daughters on their first birthday. We love you, Rapunzel, Serenity, Millicent, Felicity, Odette and Elina. Always remember: Constant as the stars above, always know that you are loved."

"Serenity..." Clara murmured "What? What is it?" Barbie asked "Serenity is my middle name, and it's listed on this note" Clara said "Oh my gosh my middle name is too!" Barbie squealed "Where?" Clara asked "Right there, Millicent. Not too many have that name" Barbie said. "Ok" Clara said finally "Now this proves were sisters. But what about Felicity?" Clara asked. Suddenly Barbie face lit up. "Oh my gosh!" Barbie said "What?" Clara asked "My twin friend Kennedy could this mean she's our sister too?" Barbie asked "Wait, twin friend, as in you know her and she looks like you?" Clara asked "Yes! That must mean were triplets! Oh my god this is so cool! Should I tell her that?" Barbie said excitedly, jumping up and down "No not yet but I would like to meet her" Clara said grabbing Barbie shoulder. "That might not be possible" Barbie said sadly "Why?" Clara asked as she walked out of the closet "Well she said she used to live in California then she moved to New York, where I used to live before I moved here. I met her a day before I moved. We met at a night club" Barbie said "Really? Cool" Clara said "still it would have been nice to meet her. Do you know where she lived?" "Hollywood...can you believe it?" Barbie said shaking her head "Maybe we could send a picture of this note we found and ask her to check if she has one, and a picture of us and if her middle name is Felicity" "Good idea Barbie, let's do that" Clara said "what about you? Do you have one?" she asked "I don't know but we could check, let's go to my house, maybe you could stay for dinner" Barbie said "Sure I'll leave at note, let’s go" Clara said.

"What are we supposed to tell our family? What will happen to us? How am I supposed to tell this to my 6 sisters and my brother, not to mention my parents!?" Barbie said when they reached her house "Will you stop being such a drama queen? Geez." Clara said "How about let’s not say that were sisters yet, just introduced me to your very large family and go from there. Are you ok with that plan?" "Yes I guess" Barbie said "Are you going to freak out again, or will are you going to calm down" Barbie breathed "I'm ok sorry it's just I don't know what will happen now" "We'll be fine" Clara said.

Barbie took Clara upstairs to her room. (It's the same room that was shown in the Barbie Diaries) "I love your room Barbie, it's prettier than mine" "Nonsense" Barbie said "yours is bigger than mine" "That doesn't make a difference!" Clara said then began to laugh a little. "So where do you think we'll find that box?" Barbie asked, Clara stopped and started to think. Then she did something that seem odd to Barbie. She closed her eyes and she the tips of her fingers to the side of her head, then open her eyes again. "The closet" she said. "Ok what was that?" Barbie asked "Oh ya um...I'm telepathic" Clara whispered "You mean you can read minds?" Barbie asked "Well ya sort of but I can sense things" Clara said unhappily "But if you're telepathic, does that mean I am too?" Barbie asked "I don't know" Clara shrugged "can we look for the box now" she said impatiently "Fine, I hope you're right about it being in the closet" Barbie said "Trust me B, I'm always right!" Clara laughed.

And sure enough..."Hey I think I found it, but I can't reach!" Barbie said as she tried to reach the self above "Hey miss cheerleader! Give me a boost!" she exclaimed "How'd you know I was a cheerleader?" Clara asked "Lucky guess, now help me!” Clara boosted Barbie high enough to reach but got hit in the head with another box full of pictures. "Ouch, hey watch it miss pushy!" Sorry Barbie said as she grabbed the box and brought it down. "It got stuck in between two other boxes, especially this one" Barbie said as she started cleaning the pictures that spilled out of the box that hit Clara on the head. She too bent down and helped Barbie pick up the pictures. After that Barbie opened her box and found the same letter, then she and Clara went and sat on the bed. "Hey" Clara said leaning towards Barbie's night stand "These your friends?" she asked "Ya there's me, Tia, that's Courtney right there and there's Kevin" Barbie pointed out "Ooh he's cute" Clara giggled "Why do you supposedly like him?" Barbie wondered "No I don't know him very well but I've seen him around the studio, that's it, but no I don't like him like him, you get it right?" Clara said "Ya sure" Barbie said rolling her eyes "Besides why would he go for a girl like me?" Clara asked "Hey he went for me!" Barbie said getting up "Really?" Clara said "Yeah but were back to being best friends, just like you and Ken" Barbie said "Who told you that?!" Clara said sounding serious "Tia did why?" "Oh my god I told her to keep that to herself, please don't spread it. It was bad enough when people found out that we were going out!" "Doesn't seem bad to me, besides, when you do find a new boyfriend I don't think anyone will care" Barbie said.

Chapter 13: Dinner at Barbie's

"Well this is a surprise" Mrs. Roberts said "Mom you said that twice already" Skipper said "Oh my god this is so creepy" Todd said "it's bad enough that we have one Barbie now we have two!" "Shut up" Barbie snapped. Clara sat quietly and ate. "Actually I agree with you dear twin brother" Tutti said "You don't even look alike anymore" Kelly giggled "Quiet you little twerp!" Tutti said "Hey" Clara said "leave her alone and you shouldn't speak to your sister like that!" Clara said frowning "Oh and she an attitude" Mr. Robert's said. Clara did not look pleased "So Clara" Mrs. Roberts said changing the subject "You must be proud to be the granddaughter of two very rich men" she said "I wish" Clara whispered "Clara!" Barbie whispered back nudging Clara in the side. Clara just looked at her. "I guess so" she replied, finishing her dinner. "Seeing you and Barbie together is like looking at Barbie in the mirror, you too are like mirror twins" Mrs. Roberts said "Ya you said the same thing to us when we were young" Tutti said "Well thank you for the wonderful dinner Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, and it was so nice to meet you and your lovely family. It must be nice to have a wonderful family like yours" "Why thank you" Mrs. Roberts said "you kids should be more like Clara with her wonderful manners" she said. "Yes it is, Clara let's go, can we be excused?" Barbie asked "Yes you may" Mr. Roberts said "Thank you" Clara said quietly, and then the two left the table. Todd watched them leave. "She is so hot" he said "Ew Todd you realized she's identical to our sister and she's older than you!" Skipper said "Ya but she's still hot" "Doesn't that mean you think Barbie's hot?" Tutti teased "Ew no" he shot back "Hey, hey you two, Clara and Barbie are both lovely girls, even if they are identical" Mrs. Roberts said "He said the same thing about Kennedy too, remember dear" Mr. Roberts said "Oh yes I remember that's before we moved here" she said. Todd blushed with embarrassment, while everyone else laughed. "Oh and Todd" Barbie said peering from the door "I'm sure Tracy would love to hear..." "What you said about me" Clara continued, standing next to Barbie. Todd got up and stormed out, pushing the two girls out of his way.

Clara went into the living room and started looking at the pictures on the mantel above the fireplace. She noticed pictures of Barbie when she was young, she could tell because Clara looked the same when she was the same age. She also noticed pictures of her family of 8. "You have quite a family" Clara said when she saw little Kelly walk in. "Ya but it's hard being the runt of the family" she said sadly " Oh come now I wouldn't say you were a runt, you’re the cutest little girl that I've ever seen and you know what?" Kelly shook her head. "You can do anything no matter how small you are" Clara said, Kelly eyes widened with happiness "Barbie tells me the same thing when I'm sad" "Well you're not sad anymore are you?" Clara asked as she bent down to Kelly's level "Nope" Kelly said with a smile then she pranced out of the room.

"Well I must go now, thank you for having me. I'm sure my grandfather would like me home now" Clara said "Well it was nice meeting you" Mrs. Roberts said "wasn't it children?" "Yes mom" they said as they walked away. Baby Krissy cooed, and then went to sleep in Mr. Roberts arms. "I guess it's Krissy's bedtime, it was nice to meet you Clara" "Goodbye! See you at school tomorrow Barbie" she said as she got into her car and drove away.

Chapter 14: Debates & Election Day

It was debate day and Clara and Tia were ready to kick Raquelle out of the competition. They didn't care if they were against each other, as long as Raquelle didn't win.

-"What would you do if you were school president?"

Clara:
"I would make sure that everyone will get their say if they want some things to change, so everyone will get what they want"

Tia:
"I would eliminate any popular spots in this school because it's just a spot, it's not like it has your names on it and its school property not yours. Isn't that right Raquelle?"

Raquelle:
"Well it's not my fault that you're not popular like me. Anyway I would make a dress code because I've seen what everyone's been wearing and it's so last season"

Clara:
"Can I say something for that statement?"

-"Go ahead"

Clara:
"Raquelle none of us are popular and I'm not saying were losers either but this school has no popularity contest, I eliminated that last year after our other president let the power go to his head! And one more thing, we don't need a dress code and who cares about what the latest fashion is, it changes almost every week or month. I think people will get confused on what "this week's" fashion is anyway!"

Tia:
"I actually agree with that"

*Everyone cheers*

Tia:
"Mrs. Stewart, if you don't mind I would like to have a moment with my opponent...Clara"

-"Fine but be quick girls we don't have all day"

*Clara follows Tia behind the curtains*

Tia:
"Clara I believe that you'd make a great president...again, you have totally better reasons than I do. I thinking of dropping out of the position and run for vice president"

Clara:
"Tia I think you would make a great president too"

Tia:
"But I think my ideas are better for vice president"

Clara:
"So what you're saying is you'd like me to run against Raquelle? What about you?"

Tia:
"I'm going to ask if I can be vice president. Beside you have a more chance of winning against her anyway, she doesn't care about the issues like we do"

Clara:
"Good point. Ok but it's your decision"

Tia:
"Ok let's do this!"

*They come back out on stage*

Tia:
"Mrs. Stewart, I'm going to drop out of my position and run for vice president instead. I've decided that I'd have a better chance of winning that since Clara does have a high chance of winning"

Raquelle:
"We'll just see about that!"

Clara:
"You're so right Raquelle, we will"

-"Ok Tia there are no rules for changing your position, the main thing is that you're doing what's best for yourself and if you think you'd make a better vice president, which I'm sure you will, that go right ahead. Besides it's true about Clara having a better chance at winning. Alrighty then, it's now down to two candidates. Now it's time for final speeches. Clara it's your turn"

Clara:
"Thank you Mrs. Stewart. Well I believe that I would be the best school president because I believe that everyone should get what they want so they can have the best school year. I promise to listen to their need and help them in any way I can. I believe that everyone should have their say and finally I promise that if you vote for me I will do the best I can to make it the best school year for you all. Thank you"

-"Well there's no need to hear from Tia because she knows that she wants to do the same thing. Now it's time to hear Raquelle"

Raquelle:
"Well I think you should vote for me because if you do I can make you popular"

-"That's it?"

Raquelle:
"Yes"

-"Um...alright then, now remember at 1 o'clock it will be voting time and on Wednesday we'll find out who are president will be now let's give a hand to our candidates and our new vice president Tia!"

*Everyone clapped and cheered*

Wednesday came around and as it turns out Clara won by a long shot. Raquelle lost and refused to become secretary treasurer, so Clara and Tia asked Barbie to take the position, and she agreed. Also Tia and Courtney joined the Prom/Dance committee and the Competitive Dance Academy.
Chapter 15: Accept Me For Who I Am

"Clara!" Barbie called out "are you coming?!" "I can't I have to go on the air in 10 minutes" Clara yelled back "What do you mean?" Barbie said as she ran back into the room "News channel Barbie" Clara said sounding annoyed "So much for our plans" Barbie shrugged "I be back by 5, I'll join you at Ken's place, Teresa will take you there and we'll start ok?" Clara said locking up the class "Ya ok" Barbie said. It was after dance class, Barbie and Clara were supposed to hang out since it was their free period and the last one too before school ended. But since Clara had to go to the studio it killed their plans for later. When Clara walked into the news room and began to set up, Kevin noticed her right away. But he did his best to remember not to focus too much on her when they were on the air and when Clara was reporting.

As Barbie was leaving Ken stopped her. "Hey you're Clara's look alike I've been hearing about" "Yeah and?" Barbie said sarcastically "Wait... how can you tell the difference? Nobody else can. Or maybe it's because you're her ex-boyfriend" Barbie shot back "Well let's see one: you're not wearing black and two: I know her too well" "Figures that's no shocker" Barbie said rolling her eyes "Ok what is it?" she asked "Hey I'm just trying to be nice, besides you'd probably be shocked if I asked you to the Fall Formal" Ken said. Well that got Barbie's attention, her eyes widen with shock "No way, you're kidding right? I'm not like Clara, honestly" "And your point is? Look I'm not kidding. You may look like Clara but you probably have a different personality than her right? Can't you give me a chance?" he asked Barbie shrugged "Hey take it or leave it" Ken said "Oh fine, how can I say no?" Barbie said.

Back at the studio when Teresa and Clara were on break, Teresa noticed that Kevin was glancing at Clara a few times. She got up from the table and walked over to him. "Oooh looks like cameraman has a crush" she said "I huh oh no um uh..." he stuttered "Oh come on it's so obvious, your two little friends, Tia and Courtney told me" Theresa said "Great they've done it again, why am I not surprised" he said Teresa sighed and rolled her eyes at him "Whatever, later Kevin" she said as she walked away, leaving Kevin still blushing.

After everyone left Kevin was in charge of cleaning up, Clara offered to stay and help. "So you're Barbie's friend Kevin right?" Clara said breaking the silence. Kevin looked up from sweeping "Ya" he said "I was wondering, do you have a date for the Fall Formal?" Clara asked "No, why?" Kevin said as he stopped sweeping "Well" Clara said as she stopped what she was doing "I was wondering if you would like to go with me" she said as she sat on the edge of the table "You're asking me, to go with you?" Kevin asked, Clara nodded her head "I must be dreaming" Kevin said with a smile, Clara giggled "Why are you asking me? You're like the most popular girl in school. Why don't you ask Ken?" "That may be but I'm not stuck up now am I? Besides Ken said he was going to ask your friend Barbie, so I'm asking you because, I like you" Clara blushed, Kevin did too. He put down the broom and sat next to Clara. "Oh really well truth is I like you too" he said "I noticed, I think everyone did" Clara said "Ok I'll be your date for the Fall Formal" Kevin said "Thanks, come on let's finish up and go meet the others".

Chapter 16: At The Beach

Clara's phone rang as she and Kevin walked home together. She stopped to answer it, Kevin waited. After a minute she hung up. "My plans got changed the girls decided to go to the beach want to come?" she said "Sure" "Ok how far is your house?" Clara asked "Actually were in front of it" Kevin pointed out "Oh my gosh this is your house? My house is right behind it, I didn't know that!" "Ya we just moved there, you know to be closer to the school" Kevin said "I knew that there was going to be neighbours but I never knew that it was your family" Clara said "Well I go grab my stuff and meet you back here, ok?" "Ya I'll be out in 5 minutes, but I have to be back by 6:30" Clara said heading towards house "Ok see you in 5" Kevin said walking towards his house.

Kevin and Clara joined the girls and Ken at the beach. They were surprised to see who Kevin arrived with. "Oooh look who Kevin's with!" Courtney said "Hey C!" Ken waved, Clara waved back. "Hey guys what's up" Clara said, everyone stared at Clara and Kevin. "What? Something wrong?" Kevin asked "No nothing wrong" Barbie smirked then began to giggle "it's ok they did the same thing when I came with Ken" "Oh I see, they're surprised to see us together" Clara said, getting the idea. Kevin didn't say anything and sat down, Barbie turned on the stereo. "Now here's Walking on Sunshine" the announcer on the radio said "Oooh I love this song!" Clara said "Hey Barbie has a great voice why don't you sing it?" Tia said "Um ok" Barbie blushed...

(B)I used to think maybe you love me, now baby I'm sure
(Clara joins in)
(C)And I just can't wait till the day, when you knock on my door
(B)Now every time I go for the mail box, gotta hold myself down
(C)'Cause I just can't wait till you write me, you're coming around

(Both)
I'm walking on sunshine (whoa oh)
I'm walking on sunshine (whoa oh)
I'm walking on sunshine (whoa oh)
And don't it feel good (Hey!)
Alright now,
And don't it feel good (Hey!)
Alright now, yeah

(B)I used to think maybe you love me, I know that it's true
(C)I don't wanna spend all of my life just waiting for you (just waiting for you)
(B)I don't want you back for the weekend
Not back for a day (No, No, No)
(C)So, baby I just want you back and I want you to stay (yeah, yeah)

(Both)
I'm walking on sunshine (whoa oh)
I'm walking on sunshine (whoa oh)
I'm walking on sunshine (whoa oh)
And don't it feel good (Hey!)
Alright now,
And don't it feel good (Hey!)
Alright now,
And don't it feel good

Walking on sunshine
Walking on sunshine

I feel the love, I feel the love, I feel the love that's really real
I feel the love, I feel the love, I feel the love that's really real

I'm on sunshine, baby, yeah!
I'm on sunshine, baby, yeah!

I'm walking on sunshine (whoa oh)
I'm walking on sunshine (whoa oh)
I'm walking on sunshine (whoa oh)
And don't it feel good (Hey!)
Alright now,
And don't it feel good (Hey!)
Alright now,
And don't it feel good (Hey!)
Alright now,
And don't it feel good (Hey!)
Alright now

(C)I'm walking on sunshine
(B)I'm walking on sunshine
(C)I'm walking on sunshine
(B)I'm walking on sunshine
(C)I'm walking on sunshine

Everyone clapped and the twins began to laugh. After that they ran into the water and started to splash one another. They were having fun until Clara's watch went off for 6:15. "I have to go" she said "Ya I'd better go to my folks want me back on time" Kevin said. Tia nudged Courtney "He's so into her" she whispered "Ya I'd better go too what about you Teresa we all live in the same area might as well come" Ken said "Ok hey wait up you guys!" Teresa said as she ran up to the others "Think we should go?" Barbie asked Tia and Courtney "Might as well, hey wait for us!" Barbie shouted. Courtney drove Barbie and Tia home while Ken, Teresa, Clara and Kevin walked home together.

Chapter 17: No One

It was very clear to Clara that Raquelle has a bad habit of not listening to her warnings about leaving Barbie alone. Also Raquelle never even noticed that Clara and Barbie liked alike. It was also very clear to Clara that Raquelle hasn't gotten her warnings through her thick skull yet. So now Clara thought that is was her duty from now on to motion to Raquelle to stop instead of telling her (because it never worked). So one day while Clara was walking to the bleachers with her guitar, when she noticed that Raquelle was at it again. So when Raquelle looked over to see Clara she told Barbie and Kevin that she had to leave. Clara slowly and quietly walked up to the top of the bleachers and sat down, while watching Raquelle bolt. Suddenly Clara heard Barbie sing and playing her guitar... (while Kevin like the cameraman he is starts recording it)

(B)I am moving through the crowd
Trying to find myself
Feel like a guitar that's never played
Will someone strum away

And I ask myself
Who do I wanna be
Do I wanna throw away the key
and invent a whole new me
and I tell myself

(*Clara joins in. Now when she does she begins to walk down the bleachers with Barbie watching her, while playing guitar AND singing*)
(Both)
No One, No One
Don't wanna be
No One
But me...

(*Clara sits next to Barbie and joins her with her guitar and sings this verse*)

(C)You are moving through the crowd
Trying to find yourself
Feel like a doll left on a shelf
(Both)Will someone take you down

And you ask yourself
Who do I wanna be
Do I wanna throw away the key
and invent a whole new me
Gotta tell yourself

No One, No One
Don't wanna be
No One
But me..

Your life lays out on the shadows of the wall
You turn the light on to erase it all
You wonder what's it's like to not feel worthless
So open all the blinds and turn those curtains

No One, No One
Don't wanna be
No One
But me..

(C)We are moving through the crowd...

The two girls smiled at each other, Kevin turned his camcorder off. "Barbie you must learn to stand up for yourself. Raquelle won't hurt you, well physically anyway. Besides I won't let her and she's knows that. I'll hurt her if she does, honestly I will" Clara said "It's funny that Clara seems to know what you're going to say next" he said "actually it really creepy, how do you do that?", Clara just shrugged "I don't know it like magic or something, well the right term for it is telepathy" she said "Ok I don't want to know, anyway it's 5 now I should get going" "Ya me too, Clara I'll talk to you on MSN ok?" "Ya ok, Come on Kevin I'll walk with you" "Well you sort of have no choice since my house it next to yours" he said "Ya ok then see ya Barbie!"

Chapter 18: Web Chat

Clara: Hey Kevin
Kevin: Hey
Clara: What's up?
Kevin: Not much
Kevin: Look I liked that performance that you and Barbie did I think you have a pretty voice
Clara: Thanks *blushes*
Kevin: So I was wondering...
Clara: Yes?
(Barbie is online)
Barbie: Hey you two
Clara: Hey
Kevin: Hi Barbie
Barbie: What's up?
Barbie: Oooh Kevin were you just about to ask Clara what I think you were going to ask her?
Kevin: NO
Clara: I'm sorry did I miss something here?
Kevin: No Clara you didn't and Barbie shut up
Clara: Kevin!
Barbie: Yeah uh... never mind
(Tia is online)
Tia: Hey Kevin and twins
(Courtney is online)
Clara: Hey everyone
Kevin: Hi
(Ken is online)
Ken: Hi everyone hey Clara how's it going?
Clara: Hi Ken
Barbie: Hey
(Todd is online)
Todd: Hey long time no see
Courtney: Hey!
Tia: Hi
Ken: Hey Toddster!! Nice pass at practice!!
Todd: Thanks dude!!
Kevin: Oh yeah I got that on tape that was super sweet!!
Clara: Ok guys enough we know you love sports
Todd: And cheerleaders (hint hint)
Clara: Thank you Todd
Ken: Dude lay of the cheerleader
Clara: Thanks bro
Barbie: I'm confused
Clara: Don't ask
Tia: Yeah it's a guy thing
Courtney: Oh ya like you know!
Clara: LOL
(Raquelle is online)
Raquelle: Oh my gosh Clara why must you talk to these low lives?
Clara: Because they're my friends
Courtney: Who are you calling low lives?!
Barbie: Ok who invited her?
Clara: I did Barbie *glares*
Raquelle: Shut up Barbie I hate you ooooh hi Toddy Bear *kisses*
Todd: Oh boy
Ken: Ha ha dude LMAO!!! Even Clara never did that to me in public!!
Todd: You're so lucky man
Clara: Aw you're so sweet Ken LOL
Barbie: I'm surprise Kevin isn't saying anything I know I'd like to
Clara: Barbie I already know what you want to say
Kevin: I'm confused
Tia: Hey he spoke!
Raquelle: Oh my gosh you guys are so lame and boring
Clara: Back off Raquelle I mean it don't make me come over there!!
Todd: Ya Raquelle be nice for a change
Ken: I agree
Courtney: Yeah me too
(Teresa is online)
Teresa: Hey C!! Hi everyone!!
Barbie: Hi
Kevin: Hey join the club
Raquelle: Oh my god that was stupid to say
Clara: RAQUELLE!!
Raquelle: Ok Ok I'm sorry don't hurt me!!!
Todd: Hey Raquelle wanna hook up later?
Raquelle: OK
Clara: Todd if you're leaving please take her with you
Todd: Will do
Raquelle: Bye losers come on Todd let's go...NOW!!
(Raquelle is offline)
Todd: OK then bye everyone see you at practice Ken
Ken: Bye
(Todd is offline)
Barbie: Oh I so hate her
Tia: Ya me too
Courtney: Oh my gosh that was so funny!!
Teresa: Ya you think?
Clara: Tia, now that Raquelle is gone, wasn't there something that you wanted to say?
Tia: Oh ya hey when our we practicing?
Courtney: OH ya Fall Formal three weeks!!!
Teresa: Hey thanks for letting Clara and me join, Barbie
Barbie: You're welcome
Courtney: Ya let's see what you're made of
Clara: You saw me
Tia: Ya we did but let's see your guitar skills and I want hear you sing again
Clara: You're on!!
Teresa: Oh ya
Kevin: Ok let's go then
Tia: Courtney are you picking us up
Courtney: Ya see you in 10 minutes
Barbie: Ok
Ken: Who's house?
Clara: How about yours, I don't think my Grandfather would like to hear us next door (FYI to those who don't know that's Teresa's house)
Barbie: How about my house?
Clara: Even better
Ken: C can you drive me?
Clara: Sure, Theresa you coming?
Teresa: Ya see you in a minute
(Teresa is offline)
Ken: Bye
(Ken is offline)
Courtney: Ok Tia and Kevin I'll see you in 10 minutes bye
(Courtney is offline)
(Tia is offline)
Clara: I'll see you there Kevin there's no need to say bye
Kevin: Ok
(Kevin is offline)
Barbie: Oh he's so into you!
Clara: I know
Barbie: I hate the fact that you can read our minds
Clara: I know
Barbie: Well I'll see you later
Clara: Bye!!
(Barbie is offline)
(Clara is offline)

Chapter 19: Preparing Songs

Once everyone arrived at Barbie's they got started. "So what are we suppose to do? Teresa asked "Help us think of songs" Tia said "Some practice" Kevin said "they always do this, less practice, more talking" "So I see" Ken said Clara dug thought her guitar case "Here" she said putting some paper in front of Barbie's face "Hey watch it" Barbie said snatching the papers from her hands. "I think we should write a song for Raquelle" Courtney said sarcastically "Already did, Barbie's reading it" Clara said "Clara I feel like you've been reading my diary" Barbie said "No just your mind" "Clara! Just because.......never mind" Barbie said "Give me those!!" Tia said "Hey let me see!" Courtney said "Hey these songs are good" Tia said "Ya they're good enough. We needed an idea anyway. Can we use them?" "Go ahead" "Wait how are we going to play them?" Tia asked. Barbie handed the papers back to Clara and she began to play a riff* on her guitar. "Something like that, Teresa, Ken you've helped me put this song together, why don't we show them how it's done..."

Chapter 20: Clara's Secret

After Ken, Clara and Teresa finished showing Barbie and her friends how the song was to be played they started to get the idea. "Now do you think you can play that?" Clara asked Courtney, Tia and Barbie stared at Clara. "Well?" she asked "I guess that is if we practice like were suppose to this time and not ditch it like someone did whose name I'm not going to mention!" Tia said pointing it at Barbie. "Hey we don't talk about sophomore year!" she said "Why what's wrong with becoming friends with Dawn and Regan, ditching band practice, think that the hottest jock in school like you, backstabbing Tia and thinking that your diary and charm bracelet is magic, and finding out that your best friend whose a guy likes you, was a bad start to the school year?" Clara said "Have you been reading my diary?" Barbie asked "No why?" "Because you just described exactly what happen to me at the start of grade 10" Barbie said sounding annoyed "ya Clara how did you know that?" Courtney asked "I don't know it just seem to pop into my head and I began blurting it out for no reason, I'm sorry" Clara said sadly, Ken came over and put his arm around her. "It's ok Clara it's not your fault" he said "they don't know" he whispered "Don't know what?" Tia asked "I...uh...I'm telepathic and somehow I seem to have a strong connection with Barbie therefore I know what's happened most of her life even though she never told me" Clara said "How long has this been going on?" Barbie asked "Ever since we met" Clara replied "Wait wouldn't Barbie be experiencing the same thing since you're both identical twins?" Tia said "I don't know....have you?" Clara asked pointing the question towards Barbie. Barbie just shook her head "I don't understand" Clara sobbed as she sat down on the couch "Why is this only happening to me?" she said putting her hands on her head "Clara maybe you should go home" Kevin suggested "No it's ok I'll be fine" she said wiping her tears away "I wonder if Kennedy is having the same problem and it might occur to me later" Barbie murmured "Who's Kennedy?" Clara asked "She's an old friend of mine who lives in New York, she's also my look-a-like" Barbie replied "I don't know but we're wasted enough time, I think we should practice that song and then continue tomorrow, Clara has some other songs that we should do as well" Teresa said "I agree but I think it's time we headed home for dinner" Courtney said "Ya but I can't wait to knock everyone's socks off at the Fall Formal" Tia said "Ya in just 2 weeks we'll be up on stage performing the concert of our lives" Barbie said "And it's all thanks to Clara, right?" Ken asked "Ya I think so she's the one who came up with the songs, especially that one for Raquelle now that should be interesting" Kevin said "Ya I think it's perfect, because she's now spreading rumours about me stealing Todd from her, and all I did was talk to him!! He just wanted to know if Charmz is performing for the Fall Formal again, but she doesn't believe me!!" Barbie said "Don't worry by the end of the song she'll know better than to mess with you" Clara said.

Chapter 21: The Fall Formal (this is such a long chapter)

It was Friday, the day before the Fall Formal. Right after school was Clara's photo shoot. She invited, Barbie, Tia, Courtney and Kevin to come along. Ken was invited as well but had football practice. When they arrived at the studio Clara was quickly dragged in by Marcelle Francoi, the modelling manager. "Come come Clara we must get started!" he said Clara was then pushed into the change rooms. Within minutes she came out in a leather outfit, that looked a little on the tight side (but it wasn't). She looked like a biker chick. After that she got her makeup done and hair curled. When that was done she went onto the catwalk. "Come on ladies need I remind you that our fashion show is next weekend and were not ready!" Marcelle shouted. "Don't worry we will be ready" Clara said softly. After Clara and all of the other girls were done with the walk, they began to take photos of them in front of different backgrounds. Each girl had a photographer. Clara's was a woman named Ellenoir. Clara did a whole bunch of poses then asked if her friends could try. Within seconds Barbie, Tia and Courtney were dragged on set, making some funny poses. They even got a picture of both Barbie and Clara. They tried on some of Clara's costumes. Then they pulled Kevin on set as well. He got pictures taken with Clara, than Barbie and Clara, than the whole group. Afterwards they did a group shot of all the models. After the fun had end the 4 friends left the studio to practice for the Fall Formal at Ken's house.

As everyone was leaving at 4:30, Kevin joked and told the girls to get ready early so they didn't have to wait long. Barbie, Tia and Courtney looked shocked and didn't laugh, they just said "Ha, ha very funny Kevin". Clara and Teresa on the other hand laughed and Clara said "That's no problem for me right Ken?" she asked with a certain tone in her voice, "You never waited for me cause I was always ready". Ken smiled, Barbie's heart seem to melt but froze when she saw the look that Ken and Clara made to one other. Kevin glared and Barbie turned away "Come lets go" she said walking away, Tia, Kevin and Courtney followed. "I'll uh see you there Clara" Kevin said as he walked away. Clara sensed that he was hurt. "Kevin?" she asked, Kevin turned around "What time are you picking me up because I'm one of the DJ's so I must be there early" she said "Uh is 6:30 ok?" "Yes that's perfect" "What about you Barbie? I'll pick you up if you like", Courtney and Tia stared at Barbie. "Um I guess 7 is fine with me" she said "Come let’s go" Courtney said as she and Tia walked to her car. After the three girls left, there was an awkward tension between Clara, Teresa and the two boys. Clara looked at both of them. "Well I guess I'll go" Teresa said. Clara agreed and followed her. She started walking away then turned around to see Kevin staring at Ken. Ken shook his head and brushed past him going inside. Clara rolled her eyes and sighed before walking across the street and into her house (Teresa had already went inside). She thought she even heard Kevin's footsteps behind her, before opening the gate.

The girls got ready after their dinner. Both Clara and Barbie had the same dress. Surprisingly they both agreed on this black dress, very simple, very pretty. They even curled their hair. Courtney dressed in black dress pants and a hot pink halter top and a white blouse (dress shirt). She even took her pig tails out and pinned her bangs back with a punkish looking head band. Tia wore a gold dress with came to her knees almost, and she put her hair in a half ponytail. Teresa wore a sparkling royal blue halter and a black mini skirt, she pinned small pieces of hair back (on either side of her head) using bobby pins to hold it in place. As for the guys (whatever Kevin wore to the Fall Formal last year seemed good). Clara patiently waited on the stairs. Grandfather was reading in the den. Tommy paced from one room to another, Clara watched him. "Tommy what are you up to?" she asked "Nothing" he said, he backed up and looked at his sister. "Where are you going?" he asked "I'm going to a dance, I'm waiting for my date if you don't mind" she said "Why is your guitar up her, you always leave it in your room" "I'm in a band now and were playing at the dance, now go play" Clara said, Tommy then ran into the living room to play with is toy soldiers.

The door bell rang and Clara immediately jumped up to get it. She opened the door to see Kevin standing there with a smile on his face, she too smiled. He noticed what she was wearing and stuttered a little, "You look amazing" he said "Don't be surprised Barbie is wearing the same thing" Clara said as she went to grab her guitar and purse. "Ok Grandfather I'm going I shall be home by 11!" Clara said before shutting the door. The two walked to the school since it wasn't very far from their homes. When they got to the school they found Tia and Courtney already there.

Ken rag the doorbell to Barbie's house, she opened the door. "Hey" she said poking her head out then opening the rest of the door for him to see her entirely. He looked at her then noticed her parents standing behind her. Barbie realized the look on his face and turned around and glared at her parents. "Do you mind!" she snapped she sigh "Mom, Dad this is Ken, Ken these are my parents" "Hi!" he said as he stepped inside, smiled and put his hand out for someone to shake it. Both the Roberts took it and said "Nice to meet you". Barbie rolled her eyes and leaned against the door. After Mr. Roberts laid down some rules, Ken agreed. Mrs. Roberts said that Ken seemed like a fine young man. "Why thank you" Ken said "I'm not surprised considering he's Clara's ex" Barbie snapped "Barbie!" Mrs. Roberts said "Well she is telling the truth, shall we go?" Ken asked "Yes lets" Barbie said grabbing her guitar and walking out the door, Ken followed her. "Have Fun!" Mrs. Roberts called from the doorway before shutting the door.

When they arrived about 30 people were there. Ken spotted Clara, who was being the DJ at the moment, Kevin was standing beside her. Courtney and Tia spotted the couple and ran towards them. Lots of students were dancing. Barbie spotted the Generation Girls and excused herself for they were going to perform in 10 minutes.

Ken came to the stage, Clara disappeared from the DJ stage (no one seemed to notice, they were focused on Ken when he stepped to the mic). "Alright everyone, how's it going good? Well it gonna get better because here are the Generation Girls!” Everyone looked confused and was silent. The music started and they began to sing...

Hey listen to this girlfriend
Ooooh better to be with you

When out there flying whoo whoo oooh
I always like to hear what you've been up to
Wish the world wasn't so big so cruel
So I can spend more time dancing with you

'Cause it's better to be together friends like we are
'Cause it's better to be together friend like we are

Call me, write me, are you ok?
Gotta have some friends like we are
Oh oh
Tell me can you get on a plane
Gotta have some friends like we are

'Cause it's better to be together friends like we are
'Cause it's better to be together friend like we are

Hang'n out with you makes me lose the blues
Hang'n out with you makes me lose the blues
Check out this move
Now I am a girl from downtown NYC
Check out this move
Like to dress up, hang out
Be like me you know look real pretty
Check check check check
Check check check check it
Check out this move
Check out this move

'Cause it's better to be together friends like we are
'Cause it's better to be together friend like we are
'Cause it's better to be together friends like we are
'Cause it's better to be together friend like we are

Everyone cheered. All the girls left except for Chelsea who sat on a stool with her acoustic guitar and began to play her song....

A Paris spring
I think and English rain is
Magic kisses or walks are all the same now
Lavender sunset from the ferrous wheel
Makes the words roll off my pillow way it makes me feel it's

Poetry it's me the words on my guitar strings
Everything I see is poetry, poetry
Poetry I'm in a carnival in my dreams
Everything I need is there for me, there for me
Poetry

A jewelled box
A candy covered card
Feathered birds fly off from underneath the crimson heart now
Never end rainbows
A quiet summer way
A picture in my head
Lullaby is makes my day it's

Poetry it's me the words on my guitar strings
Everything I see is poetry, poetry
Poetry I'm in a carnival in my dreams
Everything I see is there for me, there for me
Poetry

Girls with their feathers
Dancing their way to the beat

Poetry it's me the words on my guitar strings
Everything I see is poetry, poetry
Poetry I'm in a carnival in my dreams
Everything I need is there for me
Poetry

Chelsea walked off. Ken came back to introduce the next band. "Now the moment everyone's been waiting for, it's time to introduce our Fall Formal band, give it up for Charmz!” People began to talk. It was dark then the spotlight was on Clara who sang the first v
verse.

Sitting in my room
Feeling sorry for myself
I can't feel worse
Well what else?
I wonder what I could say

(A second spotlight was turned on and showed Barbie who entered on the right of the stage, everyone gasped and gossiped. Barbie sang her verse)

To stop the voices, taunting and laughing
The way they're acting I wish they'd just disappear
The joke is always on me
It's always on me

(The lights now show the enter band, Barbie and Clara stand beside each other)

(C)Why don't they understand
That we are all the same
We all feel lost at times
(B)Why don't they understand
That someone else's pain
Is not for gain

(Both)
Sticks and stones won't break my soul
Get out of the way, I'm invincible
Throw them down
'Cause the one you hurts not around
Not around
It's not your place
Honestly

(Clara turned her head to Barbie and sings her verse)

In the end
You'll be the victim
You're the one who has to live with yourself
And when you're reaching for help
There'll be no one

(B) There's no one
Why don't you understand
That we are all the same
And we all feel lost at times
(C)Why don't you understand
That someone else's pain
Is not for gain

(Both)
Sticks and stones won't break my soul
Get out of the way; I'm invincible
Throw them down
'Cause the one you hurts not around (not around)
Not around (not around)
It's not your place
Honestly

(C)I won't live in chains
I've got something to give

(B) won't play these games
Yeah, I'd rather live

(Both)

You know I've come too far
To be like you are

(C)Why don't you understand
That we are all the same

(Both)
Sticks and stones won't break my soul
Get out of the way, I'm invincible
Throw them down...

La la la la
La la la la
La la la la la la la

Throw them down 'cause the one you hurts not around
(not around)
Not around (not around)
Not around anymore

(B)It's not your place
Honestly

Raquelle, Dawn and Regan were now in the front and stared at the two girls looking shocked. "Hello Raquelle" the two girls said evilly. "Hey look everyone its Barbie, the boyfriend stealer!" Raquelle shouted shutting everyone up. "Well we'll see about that!" Barbie said, Clara picked up her guitar. Barbie began to sing.

Whatcha been doin'? Whatcha been doin?
Whoa, Whoa
Haven't seen ya 'round

How you been feelin'? How you been feelin'?
Whoa, whoa,
Don't you bring me down,

All that stuff about me
Being with him
Can't believe
All the lies that you told
Just to ease your own soul
But I'm bigger than that
No you don't, have my back
No, No, ha!

Hey, how long till the music drowns you out?
Don't put words up in my mouth
I didn't steal your boyfriend
Hey, how long till you face what's goin' on?
Cause you really got it wrong
I didn't steal your boyfriend

Well I'm sorry, that he called me
And that I answered the telephone
Don't be worried, I'm not with him
And when I go out tonight I'm going home alone
Just got back from my tour
I'm a mess, girl for sure
All I want is some fun
Guess that I'd better run
Hollywood sucks you in, but it won't spit me out
Whoa, whoa, ha!

Hey, how long till the music drowns you out?
Don't put words up in my mouth
I didn't steal your boyfriend
Hey, how long till you face what's goin' on?
Cause you really got it wrong
I didn't steal your boyfriend
Hey, how long 'til you look at your own life?
'stead of looking into mine I didn't steal your boyfriend
Hey, how long till you're leaving me alone, don't you have somewhere to go?
I didn't steal your boyfriend

Whoa, Whoa, Whoa, ha!
Whoa, whoa, Whoa, ha!

Please stop tellin' all your friends
I'm gettin' sick of them
Always staring at me like
I took him from ya.

Hey, how long till the music drowns you out?
Don't put words up in my mouth
I didn't steal your boyfriend
Hey, how long till you face what's goin' on?
Cause you really got it wrong
I didn't steal your boyfriend
Hey, how long 'til you look at your own life?
'stead of looking into mine, I didn't steal your boyfriend
Hey, how long till you're leaving me alone, don't you got somewhere to go?
I didn't steal your boyfriend

Whoa, Whoa, Whoa, Ha!
Whoa, I didn't steal your boyfriend
Whoa, Whoa, Whoa, Ha!
Whoa, I didn't steal your boyfriend!

Everyone now went wild! Raquelle was so embarrassed that she stalked out of there leaving with Todd, Dawn and Regan running after her. She, Dawn and Regan went home only Todd returned and began to talk with Kevin and Ken. "My girlfriend deserved it, she's so mean to people but I won't emit it to her, let alone dump her, its impossible!" Todd said, the guys laughed. Barbie and Clara switched placed. Clara was now at the mic. "Hello everyone, surprise, surprise eh? I'm surprised that you never noticed!" she laughed "Ok well here's our next song!"

You're the one and only you,
Express it any way you want,
Style the way you feel inside,
And rock this world,
Daring to be different,
'Cause you don't wanna be the same,
You're totally unique,
An independent girl....

Show yourself,
As you really are,
You gotta....

Stand out, be proud,
Time for you to shine,
You're special, beautiful,
You're one of a kind,
You stand out from the crowd,
Everybody knows,
Individual, original,
And it really shows,
'Cause you stand out....

Funky fashion, get reaction,
You know how to be yourself,
Own it, 'cause you know it,
When it's feeling right,
Confident inside your heart,
You know exactly who you are,
Go ahead and do your thing,
The way you like....

Show yourself,
You know you're a star,
You gotta....

Stand out, be proud,
Time for you to shine,
You're special, beautiful,
You're one of a kind,
You stand out from the crowd,
Everybody knows,
Individual, original,
And it really shows....

There could never be another you,
You're like nobody else,
A style that's all your very own,
Be happy with yourself,
Because you stand out, be proud....

Dress the part of how you feel,
Be the one you know is real,
'Cause you're perfect just the way you are,
Stand out (stand out), stand out,
Don't you know you really gotta....

Stand out, be proud,
Time for you to shine,
You're special, beautiful,
You're one of a kind,
You stand out from the crowd,
Everybody knows,
Individual, original,
And it really shows,
There could never be another you,
You're like nobody else,
A style that's all your very own,
Be happy with yourself....

Stand out, be proud,
Stand out from the crowd,
Stand out, be proud,
Stand out from the crowd,
Stand out, be proud,
Stand out from the crowd,
Stand out, be proud,
Stand out from the crowd
Stand out

There was no time to pause, the band then started to play again, Clara again going to sing. Kevin and Ken moved to the front of the stage. Clara smiled at them but mostly looked at Kevin, her eyes sparkled and the music started...

When we met I knew then
There was something cool about you
Even though my friends didn't notice it at all
You can me all along took a walk
And started talking
We stayed out all night counting all the stars

I don't care what they say
I don't care what they do
Cuz they all fade away
When it's just me and you
Well it's more than a crush
An impossible rush
I don't care what they say
When you're there
I don't care

All my friends think you're weird
But they don't know much about you
Why we just disappear when you're hanging out with us
So your hair is a mess
They don't know how good you treat me
I pay no attention cuz I know who you are

I don't care what they say
I don't care what they do
Cuz they all fade away
When it's just me and you
Well it's more than a crush
An impossible rush
I don't care what they say
When you're there

Tell me stories paint a picture
Hang it in the sky
Tell no lies and keep no secrets
Time stands still as days go by

I don't care what they say
I don't care what they do
Cuz they all fade away
When it's just me and you
Well it's more than a crush
An impossible rush
I don't care what they say
When you're there
I don't care

Clara blushed when she finished, Kevin did too. "Ok everyone, grab a partner it's time to slow it down a bit" Clara announced. Poor Kevin and Ken, they could dance with anyone since the girls they wanted to dance with were singing...

(B)Don't know where you are
Wish I just could be near you
I would sail oceans
To get a glimpse of how you feel

You're all the things I'm looking for
Everything and so much more

(Both)
What I think
(B)You are just perfect
Could it be
(B)That I am worth it
Is this thing an open door
Walk right through to something more
You and me
(B)My life would change in a second
(B)In a second

(C)Don't know how you feel
(C&B)You seem to keep it to yourself
Would you climb mountains
To show me this is something real

(Both)
You're all the things I'm looking for
Everything and so much more

What I think
(C)You are just perfect
Could it be
(B)That I am worth it
Is this thing an open door
Walk right through to something more
You and me
(C)My life would change in a second
In a second

Could it be
Could it be
You and me
You and me
Do I see
Do I see
Clearly

(B)What I think
(C)You are just perfect
(B)Could it be
(C)That I am worth it
Is this thing an open door
Walk right through to something more

What I think
(B)You are just perfect
Could it be
(C)That I am worth it
Is this thing an open door
Walk right through to something more
You and me
(B)My life would change in a second
(C)In a second

Clara stared in Kevin's eyes, almost drifting away. Then she came to her senses and cleared her throat "Well ok now it's time for Teresa and I to leave this last song to Barbie, Tia and Courtney, so here we go" she said. Teresa left, and Barbie was handed the mic, "Thanks sis" she said as Clara put her guitar next to Teresa's and hoped off the stage, landing next to Kevin, who smiled at her, she smiled back. Teresa appeared next to Ken and then nodded to Barbie as a signal that they should start...

Everyone has got a secret side
A winding passage through
A door that's open wide
You think you know me but
I'm changing all the time

'Cause if I want to be sweet
If I want to be wild
If I want to cry like a child
If I pick up the world
In the palm of my hand
I guess that's just who I am

This is me, can't ignore it
Reaching out, breaking free
Constantly, falling forward
Yeah, I'm just going for it
This is me

Sometimes life is a confusing thing
But when I talk it seems like no one’s listening
Try to be an angel, but I just can't find my wings

'Cause I want to be sweet
But I want to be wild
And I want to find my own style
So I make a mistake then I do it again
But I do it the best that I can

This is me, can't ignore it
Reaching out, breaking free
Constantly, falling forward
Yeah, I'm just going for it
This is me

More then what you see
Finding out who I can be

This is me
This is me

This is me, can't ignore it
Reaching out, breaking free
Constantly, falling forward
Yeah, I'm just going for it

This is me, can't ignore it
Reaching out, breaking free

Constantly, falling forward
Yeah, I'm just going for it

This is me, can't ignore it
Breaking free
Falling forward
Yeah, I'm just going for it
This is me....

The guys did eventually got to dance with their dates. After the dance ended everyone said goodbye. Courtney drove Tia home, Ken drove Teresa and Barbie home (Teresa waited in the car and watched the two as he walked her up to the door, he gave her a kiss on the cheek, and she went inside) "I saw that!" she teased "Don't worry she asked me out first before I kissed her" he laughed as they drove home. They beat Clara and Kevin home. Kevin told Clara that he walk her all the way home even though she refused when they stop in front of his house. "Look its dark and who knows what could happen when you turn that corner" he protested "Fine" Clara said so they walked up to the gate. "I'll be fine, go home" she said "Uh Clara?" Kevin asked nervously "Yes?" Clara said before she opened the gate. "Do you? You know um..." he started, Clara came closer and kissed him on the cheek "I get it Kevin I'd love too, thank you I had a lovely time" Clara said as she open the gate and walk up to the house and went inside. Kevin stood there for a few moments and smiled all the way home...

AND THAT’S how Kevin became Clara's boyfriend!

Chapter 22: Worst Part of Loving You

Note: This chapter goes back to the continuation of Chapter 3.

Aunt Elizabeth suggested Eric to go talk to Clara who was now outside talking to Teresa, Kayla, Karen & Brianna. They waited until she came in. She went straight to her room, locked the door and began to write in her diary. Meanwhile upstairs Eric felt ready to go talk to her. "Clara?" he said, knocking on the door "What is it" she snapped "Can I talk to you, please?" Clara opened the door "Fine, come in" she said stepping to the side. "Look I just wanted to say that I'm sorry if I acted a little jealous, I just....I don't know maybe if you told me in the first place maybe this wouldn't have happened" "Oh so you're blaming this on me aren't you?" Clara asked "Oh no no it's my fault" "No it's not Eric it's mine it really is. I should have told you but I couldn't and it slipped my mind, I'm so sorry if I upset you" Clara said hugging him "I know how much you love me" she whispered Eric didn't say anything he just embraced her. After a few moments Clara pulled away "You know I think it's best if we don't see each other for a while. It's just I can't see you like this, I really can't" " As much as it pains me to say it, I think that's a good idea Clara but I just want to let you know that I'll wait for you" "I don't understand" Clara said "I promise no matter how long it takes I'll wait for you and will never forget you" "I understand, someday you and I will rule Parthenia together just you and me, no one other, I'll be by your side and I promise that I'll never forget you even if it does take me forever to come back to you, I love you, you're the bestest friend I could ever have" Clara said kindly. She gave him one last kiss, "This necklace will always remind me of you, that's all that matters, right?" Eric nodded "Yeah I guess. So what exactly are you going to tell your boyfriend if he asks?" "Nothing happened" Clara snapped turning away "And your aunt?" he added "What about her?" Clara asked "I have a feeling that she wants us to be together" Eric explained "No way, why?" Clara whined "I don't know you never told her about Kevin have you?" he asked "No, actually I've never told her about my boyfriends before" she said "How many have you had?" "Kevin's my second and many envious crushes" "Wow I get the first part but not the second" he said "Well over the past I've had many guys crush on me and many envious girls if you get what I mean" Clara said laughing. Eric gave a little chuckle. "Oh well lets got tell her anyway. Come on!!!" Clara said pulling Eric back upstairs.

"Oh good!" Aunt Elizabeth squealed "You're talking to each other again!" "Eric and I have agreed to not see each other anymore" Clara said straight forward "WHAT!" "I don't want to be pulled apart" Clara whined "I can't cheat on Kevin, I just can't" "Whose Kevin" Elizabeth asked "Clara's boyfriend" Tommy whispered, Elizabeth gasped and stared at Clara open mouthed "Being in the middle of two guys both in love with me doesn't do any good" Clara said proving a point "I know you want us to be together because we'd make a good couple but I' in love with someone else. As much I like Eric I can't leave Kevin it would be too hard" "And the hardest part of loving Clara is finding out and watching her love someone else....who isn't me" Eric explained. Clara put her arm around his shoulder and whispered that it's ok. "It's better if we were friends rather than to end up in a love triangle and war between Eric and Kevin, I don't want to go there not again" Clara said blushing "Aw yes I remember that, you came running home after school with little boys waiting outside our door" Grandfather said Clara moaned. Elizabeth than crossed her arms in disappointment and gave Clara a mean stare, the redness in Clara face faded back but went pale. Clara then slowly backed out of the room with Eric following her to the other room.

When dinner came around an awkward silenced filled the room. Only little Tommy broke it by talking about the toys that he got for Christmas. After dinner ended, the table was cleared and it was time for Eric to go, Clara told him to keep his promise and to not forget her.

Chapter 24: New Years Gala

It's was now 2 days before New Years and there was going to be big plans until...

"I can't go" Clara cried, leaning on Kevin's shoulder, he put his arm around her. The 6 friends were at the beach watching the sun set. "I wish you could come at least I have fun dancing with you then with ugh! Randel!" "Who's that?" Kevin asked "Oh some stuck up rich guy, I hate him so much! He's the son of one of my grandfather's friends. Grandfather is hoping for me to marry him one day" Clara sighed and looked at Barbie, "Ya! Right!" the two twins said. Clara was going to her Grandfather's banquet dinner. More like she had to, but she really wanted to go to the party that Teresa was throwing. "I'll miss you" Kevin said giving Clara a kiss "Oh stop it" Clara said blushing. "You guys are so cute!" Courtney squealed "Oh ya well look at these two!!" Tia said pointing at Barbie and Ken "You suck" Teresa said almost laughing. Barbie laughed. "Ken?" Clara asked "Yes?" "I feel like I'm seeing our memories" "And?" "Let’s see Barbie is my twin?" Clara shot back "Oh right, what you miss me?" "NO!!" Clara spazed then laughed. "Ya but during the summer you guys didn't go out, so I don't think she misses you...much!" Teresa said "Well I better go" Clara said jumping off the fence and walking to her car. "Kevin, Ken, Teresa come on I'm going home I might as well drop you guys off" Clara said Kevin followed Clara to her car, Ken pulled away from Barbie and Teresa went to the car. "Bye Barbie, bye Tia, bye Court!" Clara waved. The remaining girls waved back and stayed at the beach for just a few minutes.

Clara dropped Kevin off first. "You owe me" he said "I know don't worry I'll make it up to you on New Year’s Day!" Clara said Teresa and Ken looked at each other they knew what that meant...especially Ken. After that Teresa and Ken were dropped off.

Two days later...

Clara and her family arrived at the Gala. Clara saw one of her friends and darted off but was stopped by Randel. "Hello Clara" he said "Ugh hello Randel, could you excuse me I have to go" Clara said walking away. "Hey Theresa!" Clara said, Theresa waved. (Here's some info: Theresa is a redhead not a brunette like the other one) "Ah Clara how are you my dear!" Theresa's father sad when he saw her walk over "Hello Mr. Herum" Clara said politely as she stood up straighter. "Oh Clara I love your dress!" Theresa said when she noticed the pink dress that Clara was wearing "I love the baby blue it's so your colour!" Clara said "I so can't wait until your 15th birthday!" Clara said "Well I can't wait for our girls’ night out for your birthday since I'm too busy to attend your party" Theresa said leading Clara to one of the tables. Once Clara sat down she noticed Randel walking over. "Oh no not again" she said Theresa laughed. "May I have this dance?" Randel said putting his hand out for Clara to take it, Clara choked "Ugh why me?" she said taking his hand. Theresa waved "Have Fun!" she smirked.

Clara never made eye contact, over even looked at Randel. It didn't even look like she was enjoying dancing with him. "I can't do this, I'm sorry" Clara said pulling away and walked back to the table. "Theresa you're the only one I can tell this to but...I hate Randel" "I know that but he is cute" Theresa said "I love someone else", Theresa gasped "Did you and Ken break up?” Clara nodded "Who are you with now?" "This guy named Kevin, you'd like him he's so sweet, talented, funny" Clara sighed happily. "Sounds nice can't wait to meet him" Theresa said. The night went on...

"Alright get ready!" Teresa said "5, 4,3,2,1 Happy New Year!" Ken and Barbie kissed and so did Brianna & Karen with their boyfriends. It was like magic for Barbie.

Everyone in the ball room cheered. Theresa and Clara jumped up and down with laughter. They had so much fun.

Chapter 25: Sweet Sixteen...Surprise!

We are now fast forwarding to March 9th: Clara, Barbie AND Kennedy's birthday!

It's our 16th birthday and I've invited Kennedy and the rest of my friends for my party. Mom and Dad have agreed. So they're flying on a plane from New York City. I can't wait until my old friends show up. The Generation Girls have already made a CD!! And not only are we singing at my party but so is Charmz!!

2 hours later I met them at the airport I took Clara with me, she hid in the shadows. They surprised me especially Kennedy who looked dazzling in her sparkling pink dress, I wore a blue one. "Surprise!" Kennedy said 'Oh I'm glad to see you!" I squealed "Now I have a surprise for you" I said then turned around. Clara stepped out from the shadows in a white dress "Surprise" she said, Kennedy and the rest of my friends looked at her in complete shock "Hello Kennedy I've been waiting to meet you"...........

Kennedy almost fainted but River caught her. "Come my friends lets go to my house and get this party started" Barbie said turning on her heel. Clara followed and so did the others; it was an awkward but quiet ride to Barbie's house. When they got there Clara and Barbie walked the same it creped Kennedy out. Barbie came inside and was greeted by her boyfriend Ken, Kevin, Tia, Theresa and Courtney. Ken and Kevin kissed their girlfriends. River saw this and didn't like it. "Barbie I believe we haven't been introduced" he pointed out. "Guys this is my boyfriend Ken and these are my other friends, Tia, Courtney, Theresa and Kevin. These are my friends from New York, Chelsea, Madison, Delancy, Kenzie, Nolee, River, Hudson, Sutton, Ellis and of course my other twin friend Kennedy" Barbie said the others were shocked to see now 3 look alike Barbie's. The door bell rang Barbie ran to get it was the Generation Girls. Barbie too introduced them and there was another shocking silence, Clara began to get sick of it. "Alright every one we got a surprise my friends and I are going to perform" Barbie said "Oh my gosh we heard about you guys back in NY we even have your CD!!" Madison said "Ya that where we first started ah how I love the memories" Lara said in her French accent. "Let's do this" Tori said

If you can’t dance, if you can’t dance, if you can’t dance, if you can’t dance,
If you can’t dance to this, you can’t do nothing for me baby
If you can’t dance, if you can’t dance, if you can’t dance, if you can’t dance,
If you can’t dance to this you can’t do nothing for me baby

Now we got the flavour, the bad behaviour,
The rhythm, the melody, the juice for your savour,
Rockin’ and vibing somebody is jivin’,
You need to take a tip, sort it out, get a grip
Whenever I go out, whenever it may be
There never is a Keanu but the dweeb lookin’ at me
But then even if I did score, he’s a loser in the dance floor
Take a deep breath count 1 2 3

Even when his eyes met mine
His slamming moves were out of time
Can’t you just feel the groove
Why don’t you move,
It’s easy can’t you see (can't you see)
Take my hands and dance with me (dance with me)

If you can’t dance, if you can’t dance, if you can’t dance, if you can’t dance,
If you can’t dance to this, you can’t do nothing for me baby
If you can’t dance, if you can’t dance, if you can’t dance, if you can’t dance,
If you can’t dance to this you can’t do nothing for me baby

(Ana)
Hey macho, te ví el otro día, me dio mucha, mucha alegría,
Escucha la música, Ay madre mía!
Hey chico, tu no tienes nada
Que susto, que sueco, que polla, que tieso
Oh, no me toques, ay que pero, feo
Venga, venga, marcha salida, toma esa música
Me cantas deprisa, cuidado, cuidado, hey chico,
Que loco, toma mi ritmo, me voy contigo,
Hey macho te quiero, quiero un hombre, necesito si,
Pero no tú, un hombre, hey macho, hey macho,
Si no bailas esto no puedes nada conmigo"

If you can’t dance, if you can’t dance, if you can’t dance, if you can’t dance,
If you can’t dance to this, you can’t do nothing for me baby
If you can’t dance, if you can’t dance, if you can’t dance, if you can’t dance,
If you can’t dance to this you can’t do nothing for me baby

You can’t do nothing for me baby
(B)(Oh oooh oh oooh oh oooh oh oooh oh)
Nothing baby
(B)(Oh oooh oh oooh oh oooh oh oooh oh)
The rhythm
You can’t do nothing for me baby
(B)(Oh oooh oh oooh oh oooh oh oooh oh)

Even when his eyes met mine
His slamming shoes were out of time
Can’t you just feel the groove
Why don’t you move , (B)(Oh oooh oh oooh oh oooh oh oooh oh)
It’s easy can’t you see (can't you see)
Take my hands and dance with me (dance with me)

If you can’t dance, if you can’t dance, if you can’t dance, if you can’t dance,
If you can’t dance to this, you can’t do nothing for me baby
If you can’t dance, if you can’t dance, if you can’t dance, if you can’t dance,
If you can’t dance to this you can’t do nothing for me baby
Can't do nothing for me baby
If you can’t dance, if you can’t dance, if you can’t dance, if you can’t dance,
If you can’t dance to this you can’t do nothing for me baby
(You can’t do nothing for me baby)
If you can’t dance, if you can’t dance, if you can’t dance, if you can’t dance,
If you can’t dance to this you can’t do nothing for me baby
(You can’t do nothing for me baby)
If you can’t dance, if you can’t dance, if you can’t dance, if you can’t dance,
If you can’t dance to this you can’t do nothing for me baby

Chapter 26: Party Dilemma

Everyone clapped. River than suddenly came over to Barbie. "I liked that and I've also missed you" he said then he did something that shocked Barbie...he KISSED her on the LIPS! She instantly pulled away "How dare you!" she growled. Clara and Kennedy stared at River mouths open. "River!" Kennedy screeched, her eyes almost filled with tears, Clara looked at her. Ken rushed over to Barbie's side and pulled her closer to him, she glared at him. Everyone else was quiet and watched. "River why did you do that?" Barbie said finally coming out of shock. "Because Barbie I'm your real boyfriend" he said, Ken let go of Barbie "You are not" she said "Who said it was over?" he asked "We never broke up" "So why have you been going out with me then?" Kennedy said with tears streaming down her cheeks. Everyone gasped. "I want an explanation" Ken said "This is not good" Clara whispered under her breath fearing for her....

"How could this be?" Barbie said as she sat next in between Ken and a crying Kennedy who was comforted by Clara. "So all this time you never even bothered to mention that you were going out with him?" Barbie asked Kennedy "I was afraid because I thought you might still like him" "No I hate him now, I love Ken, you know that right Clara?" "Yes" Clara said formally "Barbie what happened, you stopped writing to us" Chelsea said (different Chelsea by the way) "I got busy alright I have a life you know!" Barbie snapped "Well the least you could have done was simply break up with me and tell us about you're so called boyfriend!" River said "THATS IT!" Barbie and Clara said together jumping up, they then looked at each other "How dare you have the nerve to talk to Barbie that way" Clara said "You're a real piece of work, you know that?" River laughed "Oh well I'd be happy to give a piece my mind" "You wanna fight me?" "It'd be my pleasure" "Try me" "Fine where you wanna fight?" "How about the park?" "Fine" "Clara no!" Kennedy and Barbie said "Shut up I know what I'm doing" Clara said "Trust me she is" Ken whispered to Barbie "Happy Birthday girls I'll see you later" River said as he left, Hudson, Sutton and Ellis followed. "What have you done?" Barbie said "Trust me Barbie I'm a true fighter I used to beat up the boys who whistled and hit on me, and I was so proud that I didn't wear any cover up" Clara said "Now shall we have cake?" Kevin asked, the girls laughed. "Well the other guys might have walked out but least this party ain't over" Madison said.

Chapter 27: The Fight

Clara met River at the park the next day, everyone showed up. They were in a clear area there was no way anyone else would see them since they were far from the path. Karen, Brianna and Kayla were there to see Clara fight. "You ready?" Clara asked "Ya oh and I'm sorry but this might hurt a bit" River said "Bring it" "Go!” Clara did a karate pose, River just stood there. She then tried to punch him in the stomach but River dodged her hand. Clara then grabbed his arm and flipped him to the ground, he landed on his back. River then grabbed her leg in attempt to bring her down too but Clara did a back flip. "Oh ya I forgot to tell you that I'm a cheerleader, head of the cheerleading squad in fact" "Oh now you tell me" "More the merrier, are you done or you want some more?" Clara taunted. "Oh I'm not finished with you!" River said getting up instantly "Look I really don't wanna hurt you!" Clara said "I don't care I've had enough" he said. He then attempted to punch her but Clara moved to the side causing River to fall to the ground, his face turned red with embarrassment. "I'm done with you" Clara said then turn on her heel and began to walk away River then decided to get her from behind but Clara turned around fast and stopped him with her hand he stopped right in front of her. Clara then gave him a light push and he fell to the ground. "Don't misjudge me I may be a girl but I know how to protect myself" Clara said 'I give I give!" River said "Clara crouched down "I'm glad we agreed friends?" Clara asked putting out her hand, River accepted and grabbed her hand and pulled her down, Clara then twisted his wrist (we call that a sunburn) he yelped "Ok Ok friends stop it stop it!", Clara let go and got up and walked away, the girls followed her. "Did I just get beat up by a girl?" he asked "Ya dude you just got served" Sutton said.

Chapter 28: Confrontation

Later that night Karen invited Clara to her house. "Clara we have to talk to you" she said "Please come in"; Clara stepped in the house that everyone considered haunted and abandoned. "Come, this way" Karen said leading her upstairs, she lead her into a bedroom that was about as big as Clara own room. Karen then opened the closet, which was 1/4 empty, mostly with small boxes and some clothes. Karen pushed the clothes to one side and revealed a door, she then opened it. There lied a transparent magic portal, Karen stepped through it. Clara saw her on the other side, Karen motion to Clara to step through, "Don't worry its safe" she said. Clara jumped through. On the other side they were in a dark room. "Where are we?" Clara asked "You'll see". The girls went up some stairs. They soon came to a room which seemed like a ball room. There was a throne, Kayla was sitting on it, and Brianna was at her side. When she saw Clara and Karen arrive she stood up. "Ahh good you're here" Kayla said "Uh Kayla what are you wearing?" Clara asked looking a Kayla's outfit. It was leather, black, tight and skimpy looking (it's hard to describe). "Wanna know why you're here?" Kayla asked "Yes if you please" "Well we watched your fighting skills and we believe that you are legible to become a Dark Angel. We know about your powers" Kayla said. Clara gasped, "Dark Angel?" "Yes Clara" "What does you mean my Dark Angel?" "Dark Angelz is an organization of witches, good one though, we protect this world and our world from evil" Kayla said "You gotta be kidding me" "This is no joke. After Queen Isabella left the crown for me we've been looking for a next generation of Dark Angelz. The original girls left to live a life of their own" "So you're the queen?" Clara asked, Kayla nodded. Clara than curtsied, Queen Kayla smiled. "We know you are the second ruler of Parthenia, Sugarplum Princess" Brianna said. "Do you just say Parthenia?" "Yes" "We're in Parthenia?" "Ya" Karen said. Clara turned and walked to the doors and walked out, Karen, Brianna and Kayla followed her.

Clara wondered around. Then she came to a certain spot. "I know where I am" she said "Ya where?" Karen said "The Sugarplum Princess' Island and just across the sea is the Palace of Sweets, Prince Eric's kingdom" "Very clever" Kayla said "I've been here before, in what seemed like a dream" Clara said. "This is no dream Clara, this is where you and your sisters belong" "One thing's for sure I'm not planning on showing this to Barbie or Kennedy just yet maybe next year but not now. I'll think about your offer, now let me go home" Clara demanded "As you wish Princess Clara" Kayla said she then opened a portal to the house, once Clara stepped through it disappeared behind her. "I'm going to pretend that never happened" she said as she went home.

Chapter 29: Confronting Kennedy

"Hi Kennedy it's Barbie come to my house today there's something very important that we must discuss" Barbie said on the phone "Uh ok Barbie I'll be there bye" Kennedy said from the hotel phone. Kennedy and her friends were staying at the hotel that Mr. Roberts owned (free of charge). He may have owned a hotel and may have made good money but Barbie's house still wasn't as big as Clara's. Kennedy met Barbie at her house, Barbie stood outside by her car. "Come on" she said as she opened the car door, "Where are we going?" Kennedy asked "You'll see" Barbie said as Kennedy got in the car.

"Whoa" Kennedy said as Barbie pulled into Clara's driveway. Clara was already outside to open the gate. Barbie then went through and Clara shut the gate as soon as she passed. "Barbie where are we?" "Clara's, why?" "No what's the address?" "Uh 42 Celeb Drive" Barbie replied getting out of the car, Kennedy got out too. Kennedy walked over to Clara. "Uh Clara?” Clara looked at Kennedy "Yes?" "What is your last name?" "Stalhbuem", Kennedy dropped her mouth "Something wrong?" "Oh my gosh you're Clara Stalhbuem!” Kennedy squealed “Yeah and...?” “You didn’t hear? You are like a celebrity!” “Uh...” “Well you’re on the Cali Girl Mag all the time you’re like a total cover girl! Plus you are one of the richest Cali Girls in California” “Duh my grandfather” “I have all the Cali Girl magazine and practically every one of them has you on the covers, then there’s the other models from the company you work for” “Oh so you’re a fan are ya?” “Oooh Clara you should have a fan club!” Barbie laughed sarcastically “Ha ha very funny” “Actually I have a fan site” Kennedy confessed “Great” Clara said rolling her eyes walking to the door, Barbie snickered. “It’s a hit trust me” “Ya sure I’ll trust you, hope you have a camera just to say you’ve been in my house if not I’ll give you one” Clara trying not to laugh “Can I?” “Ya sure go ahead not like Grandfather will care if pictures of his house is posting on the web” “So why did you bring me here Barbie?” “Kennedy follow us” Clara said walking down the stairs. “Where are we going?” “Clara’s room” Barbie said “Her room is in the basement?” “Uh ya!” Barbie and Clara exclaimed.

Clara and Barbie for Kennedy to slowly make her way down. “How can you see?” Kennedy whined “Simple I have cat’s eyes” Clara said turning on her bedroom light “No really” Kennedy asked “OH MY...” “DON’T SAY IT!!” Barbie and Clara said “I’ve heard it once and I ain’t hearing it again” Clara continued looking at Barbie “Yes this is my room” “Don’t you mean prison cell?” Barbie pointed out “Shhh that’s between you and me only alright?” Clara warned, Barbie nodded then rolled her eyes. Clara walked or to her night stand and picked up the box that held the note and her necklace. She turned around with the box in her hands “Please sit” she said, Kennedy sat on the lounge chair. Clara opened the box and pick up the note and gave it to Kennedy. She read it then her eye widened, her breathing, hesitated. Barbie sat next to her “Do you have one?” she asked, Kennedy turned her head and looked at Barbie who took her necklace off for her to see it Clara kept hers on, but held it out for Kennedy to see as well. Kennedy didn’t really answer Barbie’s question. “Kennedy what's your middle name?" Clara asked "Rochelle Felicity" Kennedy replied "That's a problem" Clara said "What do you mean?" Barbie asked "She has 2 middle names" Clara said "Well Rochelle is apart of my first name, Kennedy Rochelle. But if you really think we're related I'll ask about it, I'm allowed" Kennedy said "Ya check " Clara murmured "Look, all we want to know is do you have a box exactly like this, which has a note just like that and a necklace that looks like either mine or Clara’s or whatever” Barbie said with annoyance “Well Bob and Helen might know about it” she said “Who are they?” Clara asked “Their my adopted parents they said that they found on the door step March 12th about 16 years ago” “How’s that possible our birthday is on the 9th “ Barbie asked “Maybe our captor or parents kept us a few days before separating us” Clara said “Maybe” “Ya think?” “But what about the other three names?” “Rapunzel...” Clara muttered “What?” Barbie asked “Rapunzel you know that fairytale princess with the long hair? Maybe this means we aren’t from here” Clara said “What?” Kennedy said in disbelief “Clara you lost it” "Nevermind" Clara said "Wait how will know if we're really sisters?" Kennedy asked "The birthmark" Clara gasped Barbie pulled down her sleeve to show the birthmark on her shoulder, Clara did the same. Then Clara pulled Kennedy's sleeve down, she too had the same mark, Kennedy's face light up. "Where did that come from? I never saw it there before" she said "It must have appeared when we met" Clara said, Barbie and Kennedy looked at her strangely "Hey yeah cause Barbie and I didn't see it until we met face to face" "Good point even though (i lost this chappie)

Chapter 30: River's Disbelief

Clara's Grandfather was out so it was a perfect time for Charmz to practice for no reason. On the plus side since Clara's Grandfather was gone he wouldn't be around to hear the "noise". The My Scene gang and the Generations Girls gathered outside by Teresa's garage. River avoided most of the commotion; he just leaned on the car. Clara, Barbie and Teresa unpacked their guitars. Courtney did a little drum role and Tia turned on her keyboard. Teresa and the twins hooked up the guitars to the amps. They turned on the mics (microphones) and they started to play, of course Clara and Barbie sang...

(C)We know how to dare
We know how to dream
Tonight is the night
What we wanna be, we'll be
We're gonna make it through

(B)Let's conquer the fears
Take every chance
Hold back the tears
What we wanna be, we'll be
We're gonna make it through

(C)Out of our heads
Into our hearts
Close to the edge
Ready to start

(Both)

And it's so good
Dancing on the air
It feels so good
Nothing can compare
Cause the beat in our hearts
Is the beat of the charts
Like a spotlight we're cutting through
It feels so good
Shining here in front of you

(C)Give everything
And don't be afraid
Be true to yourself
If you are to live forever
You're gonna make it through
You're gonna make it through

(B)Out of our heads
Into our hearts
Close to the edge
Ready to start

(Both)

And it's so good
Dancing on the air
It feels so good
Nothing can compare
Cause the beat in our hearts
Is the beat of the charts
Like a spotlight we're cutting through
It feels so good
Dancing on the air
It feels so good
Nothing can compare
Cause the beat in our hearts
Is the beat of the charts
Like a spotlight we're cutting through
It feels so good
Shining here in front of you

(B)It feels so good
(C)Shining here in front of you
(B)Shining here in front of you

*Guitar riff*
(B)Dancing on the air

(Both)

It feels so good
Nothing can compare
Cause the beat in our hearts
Is the beat of the charts
Like a spotlight we're cutting through
It feels so good
Dancing on the air
It feels so good
Nothing can compare
Cause the beat in our hearts
Is the beat of the charts
Like a spotlight we're cutting through
It feels so good
(C)Shining here in front of you

River saw the whole thing. "Barbie since when do you play guitar?" he asked "Since I came here, gotta problem with that?" Barbie snapped "You probably faked it and made your friend hear do all the strumming" River said "Wanna bet?" Barbie asked "Fine let's hear you play!” Barbie began to play her guitar trying to prove a point. "River why are you going after her?" Kennedy asked after Barbie had stopped. "Well ever since she left NY she's forgotten about us and has found new friends and a new hobby instead of shopping" River said "Which I don't do as much, sounds like somebody is jealous and also misses me" Barbie said "River I can see why you're acting this way but I want to know why" Barbie asked "Fine you wanna know why..." He began "It's because of Barbie's new boyfriend isn't it" Clara continued "Clara I'd appreciate it if you'd stopped reading people's minds!" Barbie whispered to Clara "Sorry" she said. Nobody seemed to notice that Kevin was still recording the whole thing like he's done with everything else. "Actually yes that's exactly the reason" River said "River I'm sorry I really am but I've moved on, you should to" "Ya River you've got me now" Kennedy said "Ya stop thinking about me and start thinking about her, forget what we had, I have, you should do the same, it's time to start over" Barbie said "For once I'm going to believe you, I'm sorry Barbie" River said, Barbie took off her guitar and walked over to River and hugged him. "River this is the new me, get use to it, everybody else has"...

Chapter 31: Kevin's Recording Drama

Tia, Courtney and Barbie were hanging out at Kevin the day after Barbie's friends went back to New York City. Clara came up behind Kevin and wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him on the cheek. "Hey!" he said almost jumping out of his seat, "when did you show up we didn't even hear you come down" he said "I'm sneaky" Clara replied, Barbie raised her eyebrow "No really" she said "What are you up to?" Clara asked "Watching some videos that Kevin did recently" Tia said "Oh ok" Clara said sitting next to Kevin, he put his arm around her as soon as she sat, she leaned closer to him. "Wanna see the New Year's Bash that you missed?" he asked "Sure" Clara replied. Kevin got up and searched for the tape, when he found it he popped it in the VCR and hit Play.

On the video.....

"Hey Barbie, Ken what's up?" Kevin said "Kevin is there going to be any place where you aren't going to be bringing your camera?" Barbie said sounding very annoyed "Uh no" he replied "Ugh! Get lost already" Barbie said putting her hand on the camera lens "Ok then hey Teresa is the band performing tonight?" "No 'cause your girlfriend isn't here" "Ya but Barbie can take over right?" "She could but she doesn't want to, she'd rather be glued to Ken's side all night" Theresa laughed "Why don't you go find T and Court" Theresa suggested, Kevin spotted them watching TV. "So what are you two up to?" he asked "Kevin don't make me take that" Courtney said "Uh I say we should take it and break it while he's asleep" Tia suggested sarcastically. "Ha ha very funny, look I'm trying to pass time and I want the show Clara what she's missing"...the screen went black.

"Aw Kevin you're so sweet but Barbie, T and Court make a good point, you really gotta save the lights, camera and action for the news channel" Clara said. Then the screen changed to show the rest of that night...

"10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!" everyone screamed. Kevin caught Ken giving Barbie a kiss.

"OH KEVIN I'M SO GONNA KILL YOU!!" Barbie said suddenly getting up "You'd better run" she said, Clara stared at her 'Sit back down' she thought, Barbie obediently sat back down hearing her thought. Kevin switched the tape to the one he recorded of the, shall you say "almost sweet sixteen disaster". "Clara you sound so evil when you said that" Barbie said (meaning by the 'I've been waiting to meet you' line) "Why thank you" Clara said. Then the disaster with River came up. "YOU RECORDED THAT?!" Barbie was now fed up "Kevin!" Clara scolded "Ok then I guess I'll start running you know just to get ahead start" Kevin said "YOU'D BETTER!" Clara and Barbie warned, so he ran upstairs to his room. Barbie didn't follow him. "You aren't gonna get him, are you?" Courtney asked "No I'll get him...in his sleep" Barbie said "Nice" Tia said. "When you're done killing him I'd like'ta bury him for ya" Clara said "High score for the sistas" Barbie said "I'll high five for that!" Clara said giving Barbie a high five.

Chapter 32: Cheerleading Try Outs

April, a time of spring, a time for sports and a time of rain, lots and lots of rain **frowns**. Yup it's spring! And not only that but it's Football Season and Cheerleading Competition Time. Clara loved spring. Why? Because as a cheerleader you turn ugly...Raquelle ugly. All cheerleaders love to be mean...to other cheerleaders. This is gonna be like Bring It On (I haven't seen that movie so I can't copy ideas). As for the football team...well the coach is making them practice until they're socks hurt. Kevin records every practice for both cheerleading and football...especially cheerleading. Since Clara was the captain she decided to hold try outs, just to see if there were any talented girls who can match their talent. Many girls (even Raquelle) tried out. "Ok girls listen up" Clara barked "Were going to show you what this team is made of. If you find that it's too hard for you, you have the choice to leave or stay and do your best" Clara said. They started the music, the cheerleaders did their routine. About 5 girls left before they were even done the performance. After that they called each girl up. They were turned down sadly. It came to Raquelle. Her friends watched and showed her some support. Raquelle sucked. When she finished she walked over to her friends (who secretly tried their best to hid they're laughing) "I think I did pretty well" she said proudly "Are you crazy?!" Clara shouted "You were horrible!” Everyone was now laughing, Raquelle ran to her boyfriend (who was too busy with football practice). He was laughed at by his team mates after she left, leaving him red in the face and pissed off. Barbie, Tia and Courtney showed up next to Kevin and watched the try outs with him. Finally after all the other girls were done only 3 made it. "Ok are there any late try outs?" Clara called; some girls looked around and shook their head. Clara spotted Barbie who was protesting against her friends. "No I'm not doing it!" she hissed "Hey Barbie? Why don't you give it a try, see if you're as good as me" Clara said. Barbie miserably got up from the bleacher and walked down. "You can do it Barbie!" Tia yelled, Barbie shot her a dirty look. The music started, Barbie tried to do a cartwheel than a flip...it was good but a bit wobbly. The other girls frowned, Clara did too and stopped the music, Barbie frowned. "I think I could dance better than that" Barbie said "You know Barbie, cheerleading it 50% gymnastics and 50% dance. Show us your dance moves, including some ballet, I know you're good at it" Clara said. The music started again and Barbie began to dance. In the middle of the song she did the killer pirouette that Clara had taught her. When the song ended Barbie did a finale pose. Clara clapped. "I think I can work with her. Her dance skills are excellent, we can use that. But we're gonna have to teach you and help you practice the gymnastics part" Clara said, the other girls agreed. "Congratulations Barbie. You made it".

Meanwhile Raquelle watched and glared with envy...
Chapter 33: Football Practice

"Hey Ken, Todd, let's see who can throw the farthest!" Kevin said behind his video camera. Ken picked up a football; Todd did the same and backed up to the end of the field. They threw their football as far as they could. Ken’s went through the goal Todd‘s ended a yard near it (but it didn‘t go through the goal). "That was an awesome throw Ken how did you do that?" Todd asked "Two words, Ex-girlfriend" he replied "Clara taught you that?" Kevin asked, Ken nodded. "Here I'll show you, hey Clara!" Ken called, Clara turned to see who was calling her "Can you come here for a second?" Ken asked "Sure" she said walking over. "Could you show these guys your wicked football throw?" Ken asked "Sure I guess I'll need a football though" Clara said "I'll go get it" Todd said. He picked up his ball and threw it to Clara. It landed not even inches near her feet "Nice throw" she said sarcastically, Todd didn't hear it though. She grabbed the ball and backed up. "You better go long Todd, and don't bother catching it, 'cause you might not be able to catch it!" Clara yelled. The other guys on the team and their coach, watched. Clara threw the ball as hard as she could. It flew passed Todd "Whoa!" he said. The ball kept going, it flew through the goal, past the school fence and landed somewhere behind it. "Oops, I think I threw it way too hard" Clara said, Kevin mouth dropped "Keep your mouth up Kevin, this shouldn't be a surprise, it's getting old now" Clara said closing Kevin's jaw shut with her finger. "Dude you got that right, please tell me you got that" Todd said running back to the 3 friends "Want a replay?" Kevin asked "Ya I want to see that again" Ken said. Suddenly the cheerleaders came running from behind, Tia, Courtney and Barbie came too. "Clara what did you just do?" Barbie asked "Uh I just threw a football, it landed past the fence" Clara replied. "You did...say what now??" Courtney stuttered "Guys I got it on tape!" Kevin said "That's great!" Tia said. Suddenly the coach came with the rest of the team...it was getting to crowded for Clara, but it was a big deal since now one they knew could throw that far. "Guys please give us some space here" Ken said, everyone then went in a big circle. "Miss Stalhbuem that was the best throw I’ve seen in my life could you do that again??” the coach asked “Ok I’ll need another ball” Clara said, one of the players gave her his football. Everyone spread out so they could see the throw again, this time no one ran out to the field since they assumed that they wouldn’t be able to catch the ball. Clara again threw that ball as hard as she could. Once again it went in the goal and landed somewhere over the school fence. Kevin got it on tape as well. “I hate her she so perfect” Barbie growled, Tia turned her head, her eyes widened. Barbie jealous of her own twin sister, this should be interesting. “That was beautiful” the coach said “Oh my god I think he’s going to cry” Ken whispered to Todd, he snickered. The coach got tearful. “Oh no I made him cry” Clara whispered to Kevin. “Miss Stalhbuem could you do our team a favour and teach them how to do a throw like that, we could use it to win a game” the coach said “Uh well I don’t know how, this all comes natural to me, I don’t know if I can teach you guys how. All I did was throw the ball” Clara explained “You should ask Ken, He can throw the ball all the way to the end of the field past the goal. If he’s lucky he can get it through as well, but it will never go as far as mine. Trust me, he tried and almost threw his arm out” Clara said “Fine then, let see your throw Mr. Carson” the coach said. Ken threw the ball. Like Clara said it went through the goal and hit the fence, falling to the ground. Barbie smiled, at least the envy of her sister was gone...for now. “That was excellent” the coach said “But not as good as Clara’s. I know.” Ken continued. “Well I’m sure we could work on it, but Clara, we’re going to need your help” the coach said “Fine Coach if you’re that desperate, I’ll help, but I’ll have to check my schedule. I’ll get back to you ok?” Clara said “Inform me by Friday” he said.

*****

It was now almost 5. Everyone began rush so they could be home by dinner. As usual Barbie went with Courtney and Tia and Kevin, Teresa, Ken and Clara walked home. As they walked home, they saw the footballs that Clara threw. Turns out they landed on someone’s lawn. Ken picked them up “I’m sure the school would want these back. I’ll give them to the coach tomorrow morning” he said “Good idea” Teresa said. “Those were awesome throws Clara too bad you’re a girl, or you would have made the football team no problem” Kevin said “Very funny Kevin, and if you must know, if you want the new channel to air it than go ahead, but you’re going to have to cut the cheerleading try outs out” Clara said “Can I? Really?” Kevin asked “You should, we could use it but keep our routine in there but cut the actual try outs” Teresa said.

Clara was doing her homework when she got a call. "Hello?" "Hi it's Raquelle" "Oh hi Raquelle" Clara said "Look I was wondering if you helped me practice I would have a chance in cheerleading. What do you say?" Raquelle asked "Sorry Raquelle, you aren't qualified" Clara said "What if you helped me?" Raquelle asked "You got no chance" Clara said "Please?" Raquelle begged "No this is just another way for you to become popular ans ruin everyone else's lives and make them feel bad. I'm sorry Raquelle but my decision, is final" Clara hung up.

"We'll just see about that!" Raquelle said to herself...

Chapter 35: Revenge Is Sweet

Lunch time. Clara and her friends sat down. "Kevin do you still have the tape from yesterday?" Clara asked "Ya I even have the one you want to use for the news today" Kevin replied "I want you to make a copy of Raquelle's try out, I think it would be perfect for today's newscast" Clara said "You're going to blackmail her?" Barbie asked "You got it sister" Clara said "Clara I don't think you should do that" Courtney warned "What can she do to me? I can take her anytime" Clara said "She has a point" Ken said "What point?" Barbie snapped "Clara's a strong girl. Remember your birthday? Besides last year she beat up three guys" Ken said "I thought that was a rumour" Teresa said dumbly. Clara gave her a blank stare. Ken shook his head. "Anyway I'm doing this all because I want revenge, she blackmail me" Clara said "Maybe it's because she didn't make the team" Barbie said "She could be jealous of you too Barbie so be careful around her" Tia said "Don't worry Clara can protect me, she always has" Barbie said with a smile, Clara nodded. "Raquelle's afraid of me" Clara pointed out. "Is that it? I thought it was because she's trying to suck up to you too become popular" Courtney said "That too, but inside she's really afraid of me" Clara said "I won't let her become popular, she'll rule that school the way she ruled yours, we can't have that now can we" Clara said. Barbie, Courtney, Tia and Kevin nodded their heads. "Just don't make go to your head and forget who your friends are" Tia reminded and stared at Barbie. "You just had to say that didn't you" Barbie ranted "Ya I did" Tia smirked. "Don't worry I would never do that" Clara said

*****
On the Santenia Stiles News

Teresa: Thanks for that update Chenille. Now over to Clara with a Cheerleaders Report.
Clara: Thanks Teresa. Today's news. Yesterday our cheerleaders held tryouts for some new members. Here's a clip on the routine we did as a demo. *shows clip* Wasn't that great? As for the try outs themselves, no offence to those who did their best, it was a very sad turn out I must say. But there was one try out that was the worst. We even have a clip to prove it, check it out. *shows clip of Raquelle's try out* See Raquelle doesn't blackmailing hurt? I hope this makes it even between us. Don't mess with me. And for those of you, who heard from Raquelle about how I'm treated at home, it's not true plus it's none of your business. **smiles** Back to you Teresa.
Teresa: **laughs** I'm sorry that was so funny! **laughs again**
(Clara's voice in the background): Teresa you're on!
Teresa: Oh right. Anyway yesterday after school, the football team witnessed a magnificent throw. Our very own school president and head cheerleader showed off yesterday after two of the football players did a bet on who could throw the ball the farthest. Ken Carson, one of the best players on the team told Todd Richards that Clara taught him how he made a throw that can go through the goal from half way across the field. Here's a clip of how far Clara threw the ball.
*Shows clip*
Wow that is a long way. Even the coach was impressed he even cried!
*Shows clip: “That was beautiful” the coach said “Oh my god I think he’s going to cry” Ken whispers to Todd (he snickers) the coach gets tearful. “Oh no I made him cry” Clara says. [End of Clip]*
And they say men don't cry, I believe we just witnessed that they do.
**they show Clara and Teresa at the same time**
Clara: Well that's it for today
Teresa: Tune in next time for more school events goodbye

[End of Show]

Chapter 36: Jealous of Clara's Popularity

Raquelle was so embarrassed and so mad at Clara. She gave her the silent treatment. Of course Clara didn't noticed or cared but watched her back in case Raquelle tried to get her back. Nothing happened. Raquelle must have thought Clara would just do something better than her that might cause her to not show up at school at all. Raquelle was smart and finally realized that Clara is better than her and can do better than her. Most of all she knew Clara might never let her become popular. "Well Raquelle's ignoring me" Clara said to Kevin "That's a good thing right?" he asked "Well I don't know, Raquelle and I have some sort of friendship" Clara said "You've got to be kidding me, come on Clara she's mean" Kevin said "And? Look I already know about her past and the truth is I don't care" Clara shot back "Well I do. I just don't want you to end up like her" Kevin said. Clara gave him a kiss on the cheek. "I know you do but I'm trying to change her. She going to regret being mean to you guys, trust me" Clara said sweetly.

Barbie slammed her locker "I've gotten about a zillion comments about Clara's report from the news and it's driving me insane" she said. Courtney and Tia looked at each other then at Barbie. "What!" she snapped "Looks like someone is jealous of her own twin" Tia said "I am not jealous of Clara!" Barbie spazed "I think she's more jealous of her popularity" Courtney remarked "I am not!" Barbie said "Ok ok geez" Courtney said. They were silent. "Ok maybe I am, just a little" Barbie said quietly "I'm sorry did I hear that properly?" Clara said, Barbie jumped "Heard what?" she asked uneasily "Did I just hear you admit that you're jealous? Of what?" Clara asked "Nothing" Barbie said "Well it has to be something" Clara said "Fine stop pressuring me! It's you. I admit it! I'm jealous of you. Your perfection, your popularity, everything! How do you do it?" Barbie said, Clara was shocked. "Barbie you should know this already. This all comes naturally. It's just how I am. I guess I'm just a likable person, I don't know" Clara said, she then gave Barbie a hug. Tia and Courtney left with Kevin. "You're not that only one, Raquelle is too, she's using me" Clara said "I took notice of that too" Barbie said almost laughing "Look sooner or later you will do something great and become popular like me, just wait. Now come on, it's time for your practice" Clara said "Practice? Practice for what?" Barbie wondered "Cheerleading silly"

Chapter 37: The Football Game

Barbie finally got the hang of cheerleading, but couldn't perform because there was no way she would be able to learn the routine the cheerleaders were practicing before she tried out. So Barbie sat in the stands with Tia, Courtney and Kevin. Barbie felt left out since she was the only cheerleader sitting out, the other girls who made the try out learned the routine. Raquelle teased her, but Barbie pretended that Raquelle wasn't even there. Kevin as usual was videotaping everything. Barbie brought her camera and took pictures of Clara and the other cheerleaders. She also took some of the game too. At the end of the game she and Clara were suppose to perform a dance/cheerleading routine to "Get Ready For This". She felt nervous; she didn't even tell her friends. This was something between her and Clara only.

*****
There was 1 minute left in the game. Ken and Todd had both scored about 9 points in the game (Note: I don't know the rules of football) It was 8 to 9. The Santenia Devils were winning against the Trenton Tigers. The Santenia Angels (the cheerleaders) were cheering them on. Ken passed the ball to Todd, who passed the ball to another player. That player then threw the ball to another player who scored another touchdown. The game ended and the Devils won. The cheerleaders jumped around and did their winning routine. Barbie got up from her seat and left. Courtney asked where she was going but Barbie didn't answer.

*****
Barbie took her sweat pants and jacket off under the bleachers. She wore her cheerleading outfit underneath. Clara told her that she deserved to be included so they were going to perform their dance. Barbie hid near the bleachers until hers and Clara's name was announced. "Before you leave we have a last minute routine performed by a couple of the cheerleaders. Give it up for Clara Stalhbuem and Barbie Roberts" the student announcer said. Tia and Courtney looked at each other. They saw Barbie walk out from the side of the bleachers and join Clara in the middle of the field. "Are you ready?" Clara asked, Barbie nodded and took a deep breath. The music started and they began to dance. (Note: Unfortunately I'm not going to even describe what they did throughout the whole song, it would take me forever. I can see it in my mind but it's hard to describe what they would do so I'm not going describe the dance moves. When I'm up to it maybe I will) When they finished everyone stood up and clapped. Barbie began to breath normally again.

Chapter 38: Cheerleading Competition 2 the Xtreme

Barbie and Clara's friend were shocked about the performance that Barbie and Clara did. Especially how Barbie danced. Tia, Courtney and Kevin have never seen her dance like that. They didn't even know she could dance like that. Anyway that was like 2 weeks ago, Barbie had been ditching them for practice. Why? It's because there was a competition at the end of the month and all cheerleaders must attend. The girls practiced their hearts out and still managed to do their homework before falling asleep. It wasn't much to the previous cheerleaders only to the freshmen...freshwomen I mean. Barbie felt ill. Clara said she was just nervous and will be fine. "I'm serious Clara, I'm sick" Barbie said "You're just nervous Barbie trust me I know you're lying" Clara said "I'm starting to hate the fact that you know everything, you're worse than Tia" Barbie said "Gee thanks" Clara replied "Look we've practice a million time, we're ready" "We'd better be" Barbie growled under her breath.

*****
The cheerleading competition was held at Santenia. The students got a day off to see it. Cheerleaders are nothing but competitive. Two words CAT FIGHTS. Clara loves competition. "Well, well, well, if it isn't our last year's competition" said of the Trenton Tiger-ettes "If it isn't last year's losers" Clara shot back "We got third place" said the other girl "Well third place is for losers...like you" Clara said "First place is for winners...like us" she continued "You may have beat us last year" the other girl said "Oh and the year before that!" the other added, her friend gave her the "You're an idiot" stare "But not this year" the other girl continued "Oh really?" Clara said "Ya this year you're so going down" the girl said "We'll just see about that" Clara said "Bring it on Angel" the girl said in a challenging voice, she then snapped her fingers and she and her friends walked away. "What have you done?" Barbie asked "Nothing, look we're going to win thing, we did last year" Clara said "Pressure much sis?" Barbie said "Don't worry Barbie you're great, you can do this. I know you can I believe in you" Clara said encouragingly "I hope so" Barbie said "So say it with me, I can do this" Clara said "Right ok, I can do this" Barbie repeated "I can do this" "Ok now breathe" Clara said, Barbie breathed. "Let's go Angels!" Clara said.

*****
Clara watched the routines. Some were good, some were bad. "Clara?" Barbie said "Yeah?" "When you were telling off that cheerleader, I want to know, how did you develop the courage?" Barbie asked "Easy, I've always dream of standing up to my grandfather other than that I've stood up for myself many times, and I've always won" Clara said "Wow, so if Raquelle bugs me should I just tell her off?" Barbie asked "No she's not afraid of you. She's knows how to make your life miserable and she's know to not mess with me, so why would she be afraid of you?" Clara said, that wasn't the answer Barbie was looking for. "Don't worry Barbie one day Raquelle will realize that we're better than her and she'll leave us both alone" Clara said.

*****
Finally it was their turn. "Remember Barbie you can do this" Clara said. Their routine music was to ""DJ (Galaxy Remix)" by DJ Nolita.”Ok everyone let's give it up for last year's winners the Santenia Angels! Will they win this year? Let's give them a round of applause!" the announcer said. Everyone cheered. (Note: AGAIN unfortunately I'm not going to even describe what they did throughout the whole song, it would take me forever. I can see it in my mind but it's hard to describe what they would do so I'm not going describe the dance moves. When I'm up to it maybe I will)

*****
"And the winners are...2 times in a row the Santenia Angels!" the announcer said. The Trenton girls got so mad; they didn't come in third or even second. The Eairon Eagles came second and the Wilson Willows came in third. It was an unforgettable competition and the talk of the school the next day.
Chapter 39: All Just A Dream

Barbie, Tia and Courtney was living their dream well mostly Barbie's dream. And what was this dream? The dream of being popular. Kevin was already living that dream since Clara was his girlfriend. Barbie loved it but then it reminded her of sophomore year. Tia and Courtney thought they were in heaven. The only thing was that Barbie, Tia, Ken, Kevin, Teresa and Courtney had to sit at another table while Clara sat with Dawn, Regan, Raquelle and Todd. Kevin and Ken disapproved of this. "This is so unlike her" Ken said "It is? I never noticed" Kevin said "How could she?" Courtney said "I have an idea" Barbie said, she closed her eyes "Uh Barbie what are you doing?" Tia asked "Connecting with Clara" Barbie replied "You telepathic twitch" Ken said. 'Clara what's up with you?' Barbie asked. Clara put her hands on her head "Clara are you okay?" Raquelle asked "Oh I just got a major headache" Clara replied 'Barbie stop it, I'm busy we can telepath later' Clara thought to Barbie 'Tell me why you're sitting with them and I'll leave you alone' Barbie replied 'Look they're my friends too, I'll sit with you tomorrow' Clara shot back and returned back to her lunch. "Ugh!" Barbie said "What'd she say?" Teresa whispered "She said that they're her friends too and that she'll sit with us tomorrow" Barbie replied "Who needs her right now? At least we're still popular" Courtney said "Ya we still got that" Teresa said rolling her eyes, Ken laughed. "What are you laughing about?" Barbie asked "Nothing" Ken said "It's just we're already popular and you guys well...you're popularity won't last long" Teresa replied "What?" Courtney asked "Some popularity can last for so long" Ken said "How long are we talking about?" Tia asked "About a week" Teresa said " Today's Thursday, that means by Monday..." Courtney began "We'll be losers again" Barbie sighed "You're not a loser" Ken said putting his arm around Barbie, she smiled.

*****
"The only way for you guys to become popular it to do something great, like a legend" Teresa finally said after everyone finished eating. "What did you do Ken?" Kevin asked "I got our team to the HS Junior State Champs" he replied "Teresa what did you do?" Barbie asked "I danced" Teresa replied "That's it?" Courtney asked "Let's see you do the ultimate break dance" Teresa continued "That I can't do" Courtney replied "Clara can break dance too but I have more skill, plus it's not her style" Teresa said "She's more of the graceful ballerina/strip dancer type" Ken laughed "Clara's not a strip dancer!" Teresa hissed "Fine I'll rephrase it, she's a pop dancer" Ken said "I can be graceful" Barbie said "I do ballet too". Unfortunately Raquelle overheard "Well what do you know Barbie's a pretty ballerina!" she said out loud, some other kids around them laughed. "Shut up Raquelle" Clara said "I bet she wears one of those frilly pink skirts!" Regan said "Ya and dances like a fairy!" Dawn said "That's it!" Clara said "As you know I do ballet as well!" she said as she stood by Barbie. "Ew" Raquelle said "What can I say in order to be cheerleader you gotta become a ballerina, makes you more flexible to do gymnastics" Clara said "Too bad Raquelle lacks that or else she would have made the team!" Teresa said, everyone laughed, including Dawn, Regan and Todd! Raquelle groaned and stalked out of the cafe leaving the laughing crowd behind. "Am I dreaming?" Barbie asked "I don't know, maybe" Clara replied.

Chapter 40: Little Miss Perfect

It was May, about 3 months after Semester 2 started and only 1 month before the school year ended. Barbie's science teacher thought that Barbie wasn't getting much of a challenge. So she was moved to the AP Science program. What Barbie didn't know was that Clara took all AP courses (gym doesn't count as an AP class) this year and was going to be moved to her science class...

"Ok class today we are receiving a new student" Mr. McCohen said when everyone arrived. Suddenly they heard a knock at the door. "That must be her now" he said. "Her?" one the guys said, Clara looking back as the teacher opened the door. There stood Barbie. "Ah welcome Ms. Roberts" the teacher said, Clara stood up, Barbie saw her. Clara motioned that there was an empty seat beside her, the teacher saw it too. "I believe there's a seat up front, you can sit there" Mr. McCohen said, Barbie smiled. She walked over to Clara (who gave her a hug) and set her stuff down. "My god they do look alike!" one of the guys said, the teacher came up front and looked at the two girls, "You're right, they do" he said. The girls frowned. "Now let’s continue our discussion on chemical formulas, can someone show the class the equations to the nature of matter, the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation and the one for acids and bases?” Mr. McCohen said. Clara raised her hand, the teacher sighed “Alright Ms. Clara, go ahead”. Barbie saw Clara smile as she got up and walked over to the board. She picked up the chalk and wrote these 3 equations: (*Note: These equations are real. I'm sorry if you cannot see them well, they couldn't copy & paste well. To see them look them up [if you're that interested]*)

Nature of Matter:

λ: Wavelength (m)
υ: Frequency (1/s = Hz)
c: Speed of light
c = 2.9979 ×108 m/s

n: An integer
h: Planck’s constant
h = 6.626 ´ 10-34 J•s

Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation:

Acids and Bases:
The pH Scale

At 25°C, pH + pOH = 14.00

After 5 minutes she finished. “Well done Clara” Mr. McCohen said “Class please copy this in your notes” he said as Clara sat down. “How did you know that?” Barbie whispered “Hello I have a 100% average” Clara whispered back. Barbie rolled her eyes and continued writing the note.

****
The bell rang; it was lunch time for Clara and Barbie and whoever else was in their class. Before they left the teacher stopped them. “Barbie, Clara may I see you for a second?” “Sure” Clara said “Clara since Barbie is new to the class could you help her catch up?” he asked “Sure” Clara replied “Are you ok with this?” he asked Barbie, Barbie nodded “Ok then” he said. The girls turned to leave. “Oh one more thing” Mr. McCohen said, the girls turned to face him, “Not meaning to be rude but are you sure you aren’t related, you both look fairly alike?” he asked “Well we believe to be” Barbie said “We’re still working on it” Clara continued.

*****
It was after lunch. Both Barbie, Clara and their friends (Teresa, Tia, Courtney, Ken & Kevin) all had gym. Teresa and Clara had a different teacher while Barbie, Tia and Courtney got the same. Ken and Kevin had the same teacher too. The only difference for gym was that it’s either an all girl or all guy class (no mix unless you chose co-ed). Anyway today was going to be different. “Alright class” Barbie’s teacher said “Today were going to have a dodge-ball game against the boys class and the other girls class” she said. After 10 minutes the 2 other classes came into the gym. They opened up the entire gym (they put walls up to separate the gym in 3). It was going to be boys against girls. The boys got to play 2 games since there were 2 girl classes. They versed Barbie’s class first. They won. Next it was Clara’s class. Barbie and her friends sat on the bleachers and watched them play. Clara was good. She even used some gymnastics just to avoid the ball. She also got some people out.

*****
After a while it was only her, Teresa and this other girl (named Reeanna) against Kevin, Ken and Todd (yes, sadly Todd in their class). “You know Kevin I’m not going to go easy on you just because you’re my boyfriend” Clara said “Aw come on please” Kevin pleaded between laughs “Not a chance” Clara replied and she threw the ball. Of course it hit him and he was out. Todd threw the ball at Reeanna, it hit her and she was out. Teresa then threw that ball at Ken and he caught it causing Teresa to go out and making another guy on their team to come back on. Ken then gave the ball to him and he attempted to throw it a Clara (who was now the last one remaining). She knew she wasn’t able to catch that ball so she avoided it instead and it bounced off the wall. She picked it up and threw it at Ken. He tried to catch it but it dropped and he was out (sadly). Todd threw the ball back and again Clara avoided it, tossed it back and got the other guy out. So now it was just Todd and Clara. Now Todd and Clara aren’t exactly friends so everyone knew that if she won, he was going to get it good, and Raquelle would go after Clara. Todd knew this too. So he picked up the ball and threw it hard. Clara meanwhile pretended to not pay attention by looking down and playing with her nails. She then did something that seemed impossible. Even though it looked as if she wasn’t paying attention, she caught the ball and Todd was out. She won the game. Her team mates and the some of the girls from the other class came running over to her, cheering. Barbie, Tia and Courtney sat there, shocked. Kevin was surprised. Barbie couldn’t believe it. She now thought Clara as Little Miss Perfect.
Chapter 41: She's Beautiful

It was the end of June, another school year had ended, and the gang had already started their summer vacation. Everyone was at the beach...well ok Ken and Kevin were at the beach with Todd and ugh Raquelle. She was showing off her body in a bright red bikini. She was also ignoring Ken and Kevin. But not Todd (she never ignored him). Finally the other girls showed up. Courtney in her board shorts and bikini top, Tia in her one piece swim suit and jean shorts, Barbie in her blue tank top and purple shorts and Clara in her petite black bikini and small white net wrap around her waist just below her hips. "Whoa check out the girls!" Todd commented "Check out Clara" Kevin said "So?" Ken said "What? She looks...." Kevin began "That's nothing; she always dresses like that" Ken said "Remember? I went out with her" "Ya but I've never seen her like that!" Kevin said with widened eyes. "Hey guys...and Raquelle" Clara said without a smile on her face and flipped her hair behind her shoulder "Hello" Raquelle snarled. Everyone felt the tension between them. Todd shifted away from Raquelle a bit. "Where's Teresa?" Ken asked "She couldn't come, it's her Mom's birthday so she wanted to spend all day with her" Clara said "Oh, well family comes first I guess" Ken said. There was a long silent pause. "Um, I'm hitting the waves anyone wanna join me?" Courtney asked "I will" Ken said "Uh, I'm going to go get a smoothie, Tia come with me...now" Barbie said and jerked Tia's hand and pulled her with her. Tia turned and followed Barbie. The only ones remaining were Clara, Raquelle, Kevin and Todd. Kevin felt really uncomfortable, so did Todd. "Ok I'm going to go for a walk" Todd said "I'm going with you" Raquelle said as soon as Todd finished his sentence. She got up, so did Todd. She grabbed his hand and they walked away. Now it was just Clara and Kevin, who sat all alone on the sand. "Look I'm going surfing, I'll see you later" Clara said. She then took a pair of board shorts out, took off her wrap and put the shorts on. "Watch my stuff since you're doing nothing but sitting there" Clara said then she walked off and when to the Surf Board Stand to grab a board. Kevin watched her the whole time; he felt his heart skip several beats. He never felt that way before (even thought he thought he did when he liked Barbie). Clara got in the water and when a good wave came she got on the board. She saw Ken and Courtney and joined them. He was too busy watching Clara that he didn't see or hear Barbie's voice behind him. "KEVIN SNAP OUT OF IT!!!" she yelled in his ear. Kevin jumped and looked up "What the hell did you do that for??" "You were off in space somewhere" Barbie said "I think he was drooling over Clara more than staring off into space" Tia said, she then turned and looked out of the water to see Courtney and Clara shredding the waves like there was no tomorrow. Ken on the other hand was showing off. After 5 minutes Barbie, Tia and Kevin saw Courtney, Clara and Ken swim towards the shore. They put the boards back and came back to their spot. They grabbed their towel and dried off. "You guys were awesome" Barbie said she then bent down and whispered something in Clara's ear. "He was, was he?'' Clara said staring at Kevin 'Uh oh' he thought. Clara then leaned over and gave Kevin a kiss on the cheek, he blushed. "Did we miss something?" Courtney asked, Barbie and Tia nodded and whispered in her and Ken's ear on what happened, they gave a big grin to Kevin, who sat there looking confused. Ken began to laugh "See? This is what happens when you score a hot girlfriend", Clara gave a giggle. Then friends then play some Beach Volleyball and watched the sunset before returning home. Kevin never took his eyes off Clara until she disappeared around the corner of her house.

Chapter 42: Good News

Today the gang were at the town's small diner. It was Ken and Teresa's suggestion. Clara told everyone that she'd meet them there. Finally she got there. As soon as she walk through the door she got all sorts of hi's from everyone in the diner. The waiters, the cooks and the customers. Everyone but Ken and Teresa gave her an odd stare. "What?" she asked "Everyone here said hi, what's with that?" Courtney asked "That is the most stupid question you've ever asked me!" Clara said "You've known her for almost a year and you still haven't figured it out?" Teresa asked "What?" Courtney said dumfounded "She's the richest girl in town and she's one of Cali's top models, she's a celebrity!" Ken replied "Duh" Clara said "Anyway I have great news!" she continued "What is it?" Barbie asked "Well I never got a chance to tell you this but I've been recently working at this night club because they've been looking for help and they need some entertainment so I was wondering if Charmz could perform" "You want use to perform? Really?" Courtney asked "Yes...so? Will you do it?" Clara asked "I would... what about you Court?" Tia said "I don't mind... Barbie?" Courtney said turning to Barbie "I don't know, what's in it for us?" Barbie asked "We get paid" Clara said "I've already told Teresa about this" she continued, Teresa nodded. "We could use the entertainment too" the manager hinted "I'm sure you could Paul, we'll see" Clara replied "Would you like your usual?" Paul asked, Clara nodded "Ok one Strawberry, Banana, and Pineapple Smoothie coming right up" Paul said and he went into the kitchen. He came back 5 minutes later with Clara's smoothie. Clara put her purse on the counter and sat next to Kevin. He eyed her drink. Clara sighed and moved the glass over to him. He took a sip and handed the glass back to her. Clara then took a sip. Courtney mouthed 'Ew'. "So are we going to do this 'cause I have to call the manager back" Clara asked she turned to Barbie pointing it out that she was the only one who had to make a decision since everyone else made theirs. Plus they can't do it even if one person disagreed. She stared at Clara but thought at the same time. "Fine" she finally said looking up "I'll do it".

Chapter 43: Our First Gig

Charmz sat backstage at the Hot Spot Night Club, all nervous. Courtney was biting her nails, Tia was pacing, Barbie was hyperventilating and Teresa was trying her best to calm Barbie down. Clara was brushing her hair in the mirror of the bathroom. She then came out with a glass of water for Barbie. "Just breathe ok, were going to be fine" Clara said "Ya if you performed before then you can do it again" Teresa added. "I know that it's just these are not kids from school!" Barbie said “Well Ken and Kevin are” Teresa muttered. "Ok here's the list of songs we're doing" Tia said giving a piece of paper to Clara. It read:
List of Songs for Tonight:
1. Who I Am
2. Rock The World
3. It Could Be Yours

"Think we should do more?" Tia suggested "No the manager said not to do a lot because the DJ might complain" Clara said. "Ok girls you're on in 5!" the manager said "Thanks again for the gig Jives, I owe you" Clara said before the manager left "You're very welcome Miss. Stalhbuem”.

“Ok is everyone ready?” Clara asked, everyone nodded their head. “Don’t worry you’ll be fine” Teresa said putting her arm around Barbie, who clutched her stomach. “Ok everyone” the DJ said “Tonight we have a very special guest. Please welcome our very own Miss. Clara Stalhbuem and her band Charmz!!” Every clapped and cheered. Clara and her friends walked out of stage. “Hey everyone” Clara said when she was handed the mic. “I know what you’re thinking, what’s a rich girl like me doing in a band? Well I’m here because I wanna be. And whoever thinks different, then I think you’re wrong. So anyway enjoy the show”. Courtney sat at the drums, Tia stood at the keyboard, Teresa tested her guitar and so did Barbie. After a minute Clara motioned for them to start...

Tell you about a city girl
She’s surprising
You never get the better
So totally amazing
Don’t worry about nothing
She just gotta be free, yeah
So don’t you, don’t you
Try to mess with me, no

They can’t tame us
So they blame us
For everything

But I say hey
People don’t know who I am
All they can say
She’s a bad girl
But they just don’t understand
No they don’t know who I am
No no

Burst my bubble
Just try, why don’t you
It don’t matter anyway
I’m putting up a great show
Moving on up
And it feels so right
Speeding in the fast lane
That is my life, yeah

They can’t tame us
So they blame us
For everything

Hey
People don’t know who I am
All the can say
She's a bad girl
But they just don’t understand
No they don’t know who I am
No no

Oh
Yeah

I hear knocking at my door
I turn the stereo up some more
But what can you do
When they blame it all on you

Hey
People don’t know who I am
All they can say
She's a bad girl
But they just don’t understand
No they don’t know who I am

Hey
People don’t know who I am
All they can say
She's a bad girl
But they just don’t understand
They don’t know who I am

They don’t know who I am

“So how’d you like that!” Clara shouted. Screams ran throughout the room. “Want more?” she asked “If you do I wanna hear you scream loud!” More screams rang. “Ok here we go!”

The song playing on the stereo,
I said, "Yeah, yeah, yeah,"
The voice talking on the radio,
I said, "Yeah, yeah, yeah,"
A plane ticket into Tokyo,
I said, "Yeah, yeah, yeah,"
A calm beach where the palm trees grow,
C'mon, say, "Yeah, yeah, yeah...."

No matter what the dream is made of,
That dream is not to be afraid of,
No, no, no, no....

It could be yours,
It could be mine,
It could be yours,
It could be mine,
It could be yours,
It could be mine,
At any given time....

The front cover of a magazine,
I said, "Yeah, yeah, yeah,"
The cool image on the silver screen,
I said, "Yeah, yeah, yeah,"
A star printed in the walk of fame,
I said, "Yeah, yeah, yeah,"
A guitar rocking like a hurricane,
C'mon, say, "Yeah, yeah, yeah...."

No matter what the dream is made of,
That dream is not to be afraid of,
No, no, no, no....

It could be yours,
It could be mine,
It could be yours,
It could be mine,
It could be yours,
It could be mine,
At any given time....

It's only real if you believe it,
If you work hard you can achieve it,
No matter what the dream is made of,
That dream is not to be afraid of,
No, no....

It could be yours,
It could be mine,
It could be yours,
It could be mine,
It could be yours,
It could be mine,
At any given time....

“Ok here’s our last song!” Clara said

A little bit outrageous,
And really quite contagious,
We're gonna go around the world,
We crazy girls,
We know we're gonna make it
(We're gonna make it)....

I'll show you the way right now,
Then we'll break out,
And do anything we want....

Oh oh oh oh,
What'cha waiting for?
Oh oh oh oh,
We're kickin' down the doors,
Oh oh oh oh,
Gonna rock the world,
Oh oh oh oh,
You're gonna get the feeling inside,
It's a matter of time,
'Til the world gets in line,
With Rock Angelz, Rock Angelz....

Go on and be a hero,
You've made it to the big show,
Pretend that you can save the world today,
And hey,
Don't wait until your bedtime
(Don't wait until your bedtime)....

Every dream is a giant step,
To where you wanna go,
And do anything you want....

Oh oh oh oh,
What'cha waiting for?
Oh oh oh oh,
We're kickin' down the doors,
Oh oh oh oh,
Gonna rock the world,
Oh oh oh oh,
You're gonna get the feeling inside,
It's a matter of time,
'Til the world gets in line,
With Rock Angelz,
We're all angelz,
All angelz,

Rock Angelz,
Hold your head up high,
And reach the sky in our world....

We're all angelz....

Oh oh oh oh,
What'cha waiting for?
Oh oh oh oh,
We're kickin' down the doors,
Oh oh oh oh,
Gonna rock the world,
Oh oh oh oh,
You're gonna get the feeling inside,
It's a matter of time,
'Til the world gets in line,
With Rock Angelz....

Oh oh oh oh,
What'cha waiting for?
Oh oh oh oh,
We're kickin' down the doors,
Oh oh oh oh,
Gonna rock the world,
Oh oh oh oh,
You're gonna get the feeling inside,
It's a matter of time,
'Til the world gets in line,
With Rock Angelz....

“Hope you all enjoyed that. Now it’s time for us to go so you can continue partying” Clara said. Clapping, cheers and screams echoed...

Chapter 44: More Good News and Getting Pissed Off

Dear Diary,
Charmz now has a gig all thanks to me. If we do good performing at this club, I could ask an old friend of mine to make a demo CD for us. It would be nice. I've already made a few songs. I should really tell the others this.

The words from Clara's Diary echoed through her head. (Don't worry it was Clara's head) Today was the day Clara was planning to tell the others about her old friend James Mattel. He produced Clara's first demo CD and Clara was hoping he'd do the same with Charmz. So she called in the favour...

Barbie, Tia, Courtney and Teresa laid on the sand and sun tanned while Ken and Kevin passed a football back and forth. Clara walked past the guys. They saw her and were about to say hey when Clara put her finger to her mouth. They got the hint to not say a word. The four girls laying on the sand had sunglasses on and looked comfortable and were possibly sleeping. Clara loomed over them like a voucher. When her shadow peered over them, there was an unwanted reaction. The four girls removed their sunglasses and placed them on their heads like a headband. "Excused me you're blocking our sun" Teresa said with annoyance as she sat up. "Sorry sweetie but that's not important right now and there's no need to greet me that way geez. Your month should come with a warning label" Clara said. Courtney began to snicker then burst out laughing. "Oh shut up!" Teresa snapped hitting Courtney's arm with her hand. "Ow" Courtney yelped. "I'm sorry but it was funny" Tia giggled. Teresa rolled her eyes and plopped her sunglasses back on her face and laid back down. "I'll get out of your sun now" Clara said sarcastically and she shifted away. "So what's the good news?" Barbie asked with some impatience "Ok you guys are so gonna love this" Clara began "Love what?" Kevin asked, Clara felt Kevin's hands wrap around her waist. "Get off me" Clara snapped wiggling herself free. "Let me tell them the news. Love me later ok?" Clara said waving him away "Ok ok so what's the news?" Teresa grumbled "Ok I talked to an old friend of mine. He's a producer and he's done a demo CD for me and I've called in a favour of making a demo for Charmz!" Clara said with excitement. Barbie, Tia and Courtney's mouth dropped, they were speechless. Finally someone spoke up. "You're kidding me right?" Teresa asked sarcastically as she pulled her sunglasses up to her head. "Would I be telling you this if I wasn't?" Clara asked. "Tia, Courtney, do me a favour and pinch me 'cause I swear I'm dreaming" Barbie said. Tia and Courtney pinched Barbie at the same time. She gave a big yelp. "Owwww not so hard!!!" she cried "Oh shut your trap" Teresa hissed "Take it easy Terry the only attitude we need is Clara's" Ken said. Teresa sat up "Would you like me to hurt you?" Teresa threatened, Ken shook his head. "Like I said, warning label Teresa" Clara said. "That's it I'm leaving!" Teresa said. She stormed off. "Spazed much?" Courtney asked "Nah I think Raquelle got to her" Kevin said. Everyone laughed "Don't worry about her. She'll be cool and pretend like nothing ever happened by tomorrow" Clara replied.

Chapter 45: Recording it All

About a week later, Clara drove the girls to the recording studio, Mattel Records. Mr. J.M. Mattel was Clara’s producer. Clara and the girls approached the Reception Desk. The secretary looked at Clara then a Barbie and kept blinking. “Hey Gina, I’m here to see James, my friends and I have an appointment” Clara said. Gina nodded while still looking at the twins. She then phoned Mr. Mattel to inform him that he had guests. “He’s waiting in his office for you dear” Gina said to Clara “Thank you” Clara replied. When they walked into the manager’s office, he was seated on a chair with his legs crossed. He immediately looked up when they walked in. “Clara! Darling how are you?” the man said. He was tall, his hair was pulled back into a short ponytail and he wore sunglasses. His disco like suit sparkled. “I’m good James I missed you” Clara said when the producer hugged and kissed Clara on the cheek. “And whom do you have here?” the man asked “James these are my friends and my band mates, Barbie, Teresa, Tia and Courtney. Girls I’d like you to meet my manager James Marco Mattel. But you can call him James” Clara introduced. The girls each shook his hand. James looked at Barbie. “You must be twins!” he said “Yes this is my twin sister” Clara said “You never told me that you had a sister” James said “Well I didn’t know I had one either. You see we know that we were adopted when we we’re infants but our families haven’t told us yet. We just recently found out” Clara said “Ah so you’ve been snooping around have ya?” James laughed. Clara giggled and Barbie smiled then looked at the other girls. She gave them the ‘this is so embarrassing look’. The girls smiled. “Clara it would do me great pleasure s you sang those song we recorded long ago” James said “I’d loved too” Clara said “I still have the instrumental demo along with the whole demo” James said as he looked for the CDs. He eventually found them. Clara walked into the Recording Station. She put on the headphones. “I’m going to play the instrumental one. Do you remember the order of the songs? I could give you the list with the lyrics here” James said as he spoke through the microphone. Clara nodded. James walked into the station and gave the papers to Clara. She put them on the pedestal. James press play and the music began. Clara sang:

Na na, na na na, na na
I miss you, miss you so bad
I don't forget you, oh it's so sad
I hope you can hear me
I remember it clearly

The day you slipped away
Was the day I found it won't be the same
Ooooh

Na na na na na na na

I didn't get around to kiss you
Goodbye on the hand
I wish that I could see you again
I know that I can't

Oooooh
I hope you can hear me cause I remember it clearly

The day you slipped away
Was the day I found it won't be the same
Ooooh

I had my wake up
Won't you wake up
I keep asking why
And I can't take it
It wasn't fake
It happened, you passed by

Now you are gone, now you are gone
There you go, there you go
Somewhere I can't bring you back
Now you are gone, now you are gone
There you go, there you go,
Somewhere your not coming back

The day you slipped away
Was the day I found it won't be the same noo..
The day you slipped away
Was the day that I found it won't be the same oooh...

Na na, na na na, na na
I miss you

*******

Ah ah ah oh
Ah ah ah oh
I'm giving up on everything
Because you messed me up
Don't know how much you
Screwed it up
You never listened
That's just too bad

Because I'm moving on
I won't forget
You were the one that was wrong
I know I need to step up and be strong
Don't patronize me
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah

Have you forgotten
Everything that I wanted
Do you forget it now
You never got It
Do you get it now
Yea yea yea yea yea
Yea yea yea yea yea
Ah ah ah ah
Ah ah ah ah

Gotta get away
There's no point in thinking about yesterday
It's too late now
It won't ever be the same
We're so different now
Yea yea yea yea yea

Have you forgotten
Everything that I wanted
Do you forget it now
You never got It
Do you get it now
Yea yea yea yea yea
Yea yea yea yea yea

I know I wanna run away
I know I wanna run away
Run away
If only I could run away
If only I could run away
Run away
I told you what I wanted I
I told you what I wanted
What I wanted
But I was forgotten
I won't be forgotten
Never Again

Have you forgotten
Everything that I wanted
Do you forget it now
You never got It
Do you get it now
Yea yea yea yea yea
Yea yea yea yea yea

Have you forgotten
Everything that I wanted
Do you forget it now
You never got It
Do you get it now
Yea yea yea yea yea
Yea yea yea yea yea

Forgotten
Yeah yeah yeah
Forgotten
Yeah yeah yeah
Forgotten
Yeah yeah yeah
Forgotten
Yeah yeah yeah

******

Every now and then we all want something
Even if there's no way of gettin' it
If I stomp my feet could that make me
Be the way around it, could I get myself around it

Get me what I want
Everything I don't got
Get me what I want
Cause I’m a big shot

Don't wanna always have to be so nice
Don't wanna hear you say well that’s just life
I dry out when I open my mouth
I make my way around it, make my way around it

Get me what I want
Everything I don't got
Get me what I want
Cause I’m a big shot

So give me what I want
I always get what I want
You don't want to see me when
I don't get what I want
That’s not what you want

I'm not about to take no for an answer
no
If I tell you I can’t I'm still gonna go
I did it all by myself
I found my way around it

Get me what I want
Everything I don't got
Get me what I want
Cause I’m a big shot
So give me what I want
I always get what I want
Don't want to see me when
I don't get what I want
That’s not what you want

It's not to lovely
It could start to get ugly
It really bugs me
If I don't get my way

Get me what I want
Everything I don't got
Get me what I want
Cause I’m a big shot
So give me what I want
I always get what I want
Don't want to see me when
I don't get what I want
That’s not what you want

******

I can hear
A little voice inside my head.
Telling me, that I should do what she says.

Looking over my shoulder she’s,
Trying to tell me things,
Always misleading me,
Nobody can see.

I can be good, she can be bad
We can be this and that
She's my alter ego.
When I wanna be weak
She can be strong or a little one.
She's my alter ego-o-o.

I can tell
When she's about to pull me in.
She has no fear
But then she doesn’t always win.
Uh oh

Looking into my mirror she’s.
Trying to have fun with me.
Sometimes I take myself
Way too seriously.

I can be good she can be bad
We can be, this and that
She's my alter ego.
When I wanna be weak
she can be strong a little one.
She's my alter ego-o-o.

It's like she's sometimes my best friend,
Then my enemy again.
She's nowhere but she's always there.
Yeah!

Oh oooh oh yeah
Oh oh oh oooh yeah

I can hear
A little voice inside my head.
Telling me, I should done what she said
Yeah hey!

I can be good she can be bad
We can be, this and that
She’s my alter ego-o-o
When I’m little miss perfect
She’s misbehaving
I take the blame
She's my alter ego-o-o.

I can be good she can be bad
We can be, this and that
She's my alter ego.
When I wanna be weak
she can be strong a little one.
She's my alter ego-o-o.

I can be good she can be bad (yeah yeah)
We can be, this and that
Oh oh yeah
She’s my alter ego

*******

“Oh that was beautiful!!” James said in a high pitch voice. “That was amazing Clara! You wrote all those?” Barbie said “Ya of course” Teresa said before Clara had a chance. “So girls are we going to record your songs?” Clara asked “We could try” Tia said “Let’s do it!” Teresa said. So the girls recorded Charmz’ first demo CD. When they finished James clapped. “That was beautiful ladies” he said “Barbie you have a lovely voice. Have you ever thought of trying out for American Idol?” James asked, Barbie shook her head “What about Clara?” Barbie asked “I can sign Clara a recording contract anytime. She’s agreed to do it when she finishes high school. But you, you have potential to making it big. If you try out for American Idol, I’ll sign you and your band. It’s coming to town next year during the summer. Think about it and I can reserve a spot for you. Clara and I know the producer” James said, Barbie rolled her eyes. Of course Clara does. She’s rich; she can do whatever she wants. She could become more famous all by herself. Nothing could stop her. Not even Raquelle! “I get back you” Barbie said “Here’s my number, you girls can call me anytime” James said giving the girls his card. The girls left for home. “I can’t believe we made a demo” Courtney said “And we each got a CD! This is so cool!” Tia said “We did it” Barbie said. And they all gave high fives; although she was driving Clara put her hand out to receive a high five from Barbie.

Chapter 46: New School Year Wishes

A lot of things have happened over the summer. A lot of exciting things. The best part was that Charmz made a demo CD! Now school was about to start again and the gang was making the best of what little vacation time they had left. They spent most they’re time fooling around at the beach. Sometimes Clara her friends would go to the dance studio or to one of Clara’s photo shoots. They we’re so excited for grade 12…

Kevin came up from behind Clara who was sitting in her room, on the couch, reading a book. He put his hands over her eyes. “I know it’s you Kevin, I heard you come down the stairs” Clara said removing his hands off her eyes. “Geez you can hear everything. I bet you could hear the tiniest mouse run across the floor” Kevin said “I’ve heard them trust me” Clara said turning the page “You take the fun out of everything” Kevin said as he sat beside her and crossed his arms. Clara sighed, marked her page and set her book down. She looked over at her boyfriend who had the face of a child who got his fun taken away. “That’s what happens when you date someone like me” Clara said “Rich?” Kevin wondered “No” Clara glared, she rolled her eyes. Kevin put his arm around Clara. “Come on let’s go” he said “Go? Go where?” Clara asked “You’ll see” Kevin replied.

“We’re at the beach” Clara said when they arrived at their destination “Why are we here?” Clara asked “Tia, Courtney, Barbie and I have a tradition. The night before school we come to the beach and watch the sunset go down. As it goes down we each make a wish for the year” Kevin explained as he dragged Clara to the traditional spot. “Did you invite Ken and Teresa?” Clara asked “Ya I told Barbie to invite Ken and Teresa” Kevin replied. Within minutes they came to the spot. Tia, Courtney, Barbie, Ken and Teresa were already there. “Hey everyone” Kevin greeted “For a minute we thought you weren’t coming” Courtney said “And miss this? I don’t think so” Kevin said “Did you tell her?” Tia asked “Yup I filled her in” Kevin said. He slipped his arm around Clara’s waist. Clara looked confused. “Don’t worry Clara you’re not the only one who doesn’t understand…for once” Teresa said when she saw Clara’s expression on her face. Clara shrugged. They leaned or sat on the fence in front of Courtney’s pink car and Ken’s black convertible that he had recently got for his 16th birthday. “Guys it’s starting!” Barbie squealed “Ok ok who wants to go first?” Tia asked. They all looked at each other. “I’ll go!” Courtney offered. She took a breath to think. “Ok ok, I hope to more tricks on the drums so if we do another show I’ll blow them away!” Courtney said “Good idea Court, Tia would you like to go next?” Clara said “Sure. Ok I want to run for VP again as long as you be Pres again Clara” Tia said “Sure” Clara said “I want to go” Teresa said “Ok” Barbie said “Ok I want to sign up for the soccer team and cheerleading and dance club” Teresa said “That’s a lot. Are you sure you can handle that much?” Clara asked “If you can handle a lot of things then I can too” Teresa determined “I’d do soccer with you but I’m afraid I’ll kill someone. Have you seen me play?” Clara asked “God yes! In that case maybe I won’t. Who knows how hardcore the players are these days” Teresa said “Oh come on Teresa you should. This is just what you need. With cheerleading and dance it will help you with your game…that is if you make the team” Clara said “That’s right it could help. Thanks Clara!” Teresa said. “Barbie what do you wish for?” Clara asked “That something good will happen with my life” Barbie said “Hey isn’t having a boyfriend good?” Ken asked. Barbie sighed “Yes of course it is” Barbie said. She gave Ken a hug. “What kind of good thing?” Clara asked “I don’t know. But you want to know what I’m going to do?” Barbie said “What?” “I’m going to try out for American Idol next summer, when school is completely over” Barbie said “You mean after grade 12?” Teresa asked; Barbie nodded. “Shouldn’t that be next year’s wish?” Kevin asked “I’m getting ahead” Barbie replied. “So what’s your wish Ken?” Barbie asked “I hope to break my record this season, football stuff” Ken said “Sweet” Kevin said “K I’ll go. I want to be the school news channel’s cameraman and to be a photographer for the paper or something like that” Kevin continued. “That’s cool. You know if you want to become a photographer, you should try practicing at some of my photo shoots. You’ll have better practice and experience with the camera and editing pictures” Clara suggested “And taking pictures of you” Barbie laughed “Or other girls…” Tia hinted “And I should care because?” Clara asked “Wouldn’t you care if your boyfriend took pictures of other girls?” Courtney asked “No” Clara replied “Why not?” Teresa asked “Because I’m their top model” Clara said “Oh that’s right” Teresa said “Of course. You’re always the favourite one” Barbie said with a hint of jealousy in her voice. “Well Clara you’re the last one. Better make a wish before the sun sets” Tia said “Why would I want to make a wish? I already have everything. What more could I want?” Clara asked “Oh to be rich” Kevin joked “Well if I could wish for something, it would be to change the world” Clara said “Change the world? How” Kevin asked “Help others, make a difference, I don’t know” Clara said “I think that’s a good wish for someone who didn’t want to wish for anything” Kevin said “At least it’s a start” Ken said. Clara sighed and watched as the sun began to disappear “Grade 12 here we come…”

Chapter 47: GRADE TWELVE!

Sigh. First day of a new grade. For others, a new school. But for our friends here, it was nothing but 3 classes and 2 spares (plus lunch). Kevin, Ken, Barbie, Courtney and Tia were already at school. They stood in the hallway and watched at the new grade nines and other students walk through the halls. Suddenly the main doors opened. Two girls stood in the doorway. It was Clara and Teresa. Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked. At the same time Raquelle, Dawn and Ragen were walking down the hall. Teresa and Clara walked down the hall. Many came up to them and took pictures or asked for Clara’s autograph or just wanted to say hello. They approached Raquelle and her friends. “Well if it isn’t the Queen herself” Raquelle said “Oh look everyone it’s Queen Raquelle, Ruler of MEAN & ABOUSOLUTLY NOTHING “ Clara shot back “Spirit Freak” Raquelle snapped “Spirit Crusher” Clara said “Well you’re a Smarty Perfect Teacher’s Pet” Raqulle said sticking out her tongue. “Oh please that’s the best thing you could come up with? How pathetic and childish. I was thinking of inviting you to this awesome party held by The Cheetah Girls but I guess I’ll have to call them and tell them that one less person will be coming to the party. But since you called me a spirit freak...” Clara said, she took her cell phone out and pretended to search for the number. “Ok, ok I’m sorry” Raquelle said before going outside. Clara closed her cell phone and went to her locker. “Is there really a party with the Cheetah Girls?” Barbie asked “No, it was last night but I missed it thanks to you” Clara growled “Do you really have their number?” Courtney asked “Clara has a few celeb numbers. The Cheetah Girls taught us some wicked dance moves” Teresa replied. Clara even held up her phone and showed them the number to prove it. “Sabrina is the best, we’ve been friends since I met her and the girls back stage at one of their concerts. That’s when I got their number.” Clara said “She’s on Dancing with the Stars. I love that show” she added. “I hate you” Barbie said “So what spares do you guys have?” Clara asked as reached into her locker and pulled out a book. She put it in her shoulder bag and slammed her locker shut. “I have first and last period spares plus first lunch” Clara said before anyone said anything else. “Me too” Barbie said “Same” Teresa said “I have second, last and forth lunch” Kevin replied “Ya me too” Ken said. Tia peered over Courtney’s paper and examined hers. “We have last lunch and first and third period spares” Tia said. “Well then, although we won’t see all of each other at lunch at least we can hope on having some classes together and spare classes” Clara said “Now if you excuse me I have announcements to do and an assembly to attend too” she added before she turned on her heel and left.

Too make the long story short the first day did go well. Plus, Raquelle didn’t even bother Clara throughout the day.

Clara met her little brother at the front doors. Teresa, Ken and Kevin were right behind them. They all walked home together.

Chapter 48: Hot Halloween Party

It was Halloween night. Clara dressed up like a punk-rock ballerina with wings (last year she was a “dark” princess I didn’t have a chapter mentioned for it but don’t worry she’s be dressing like it sooner than you think) anyway, she was taking her brother out trick or treating before going over to Kayla, Karen and Brianna’s house for a party. Tommy dressed up like a soldier. As Tommy and Clara reached a house two boys, a little taller than Tommy approached them. “Hey dude look it’s that loser Tommy!” one boy said “Oh look he dressed up like a little toy soldier!” the other said before they both broke out laughing. “Trick or Treating is so 3 years ago” one said Tommy crossed his arms and frowned. “Oh look we made him sad” one said “Hey bet he’ll cry?” the other asked “I’m not crying” Tommy said “But you will be when we’re finished with you” one of them began to make a fist. “Hey!” Clara shouted from behind “Leave him alone”. “What are you going to do about it?” the one with the fist said “I’m his sister and you little brats better leave him alone, trust me, you don’t want to mess with our family. So I suggest you back off and walk away right now” Clara said “Fine. But we’re not finished Tommy, we’ll get ya at school if it’s the last thing we do!” one of them yelled as they ran off down the street. “Do you want to continue or go home?” Clara asked “I just want to go home” Tommy muttered. They didn’t speak a word after that.

“Tommy, look at me” Clara said as soon as they walked through the door. Tommy turned and dropped his bag of candy. “Why didn’t you tell me you were getting pushed around?” Clara asked “They been doing that since the first day and there was nothing I could do and I couldn’t tell you” Tommy quickly said “Is that why you didn’t say much on the first day?” Clara asked, Tommy nodded. “Tommy I’m your sister. You can come to me about anything” Clara said “And what were you going to do?” Tommy asked “You’ll see tomorrow at school, now go put your bag in the kitchen and ask Mrs. Potts to help you out of your costume, finish the rest of your homework and get to bed. Tell Grandfather I’ll be back at 11 sharp” Clara said “Will you check my homework when you get back?” Tommy asked “Ok just leave it on the kitchen counter, I’ll check it later” Clara said. She kissed Tommy on the cheek and left for her party.

Surprisingly Kayla greeted Clara at the door. She was dressed up like a Goth. Her blonde and blue streaks shone underneath her bright red hair. “Hey join the party” Kayla said “Says the walking dead that never comes out of her grave” Clara joked, Kayla just rolled her eyes and gave a faint smile baring no teeth. Clara walked in. “Some party” she said finding only Brianna, Karen, Jonathan and Jason in the living room. “Thought Kevin was coming” Brianna said “He went to Barbie’s party. Besides no one even knows you guys exist!” Clara said “When we said to keep us a secret, we meant our powers” Karen said “Yeah well you’d scare my friend anyway, especially Wednesday Addams behind me here” Clara said using her thumb and pointing it behind her at Kayla. Kayla walked up along beside her and frowned as she passed by. Clara just smiled and took a seat on the back of the couch. “So what are we doing?” Clara asked “Well now that you’re here...” Karen said “We’re going to the castle to party” “The castle?” Clara asked “It’s your kingdom sweetie remember? You’re the Sugar Plum Princess” Kayla said “Well then if that’s the case, let’s go. But I’m Miss. Cinderella tonight. My coach is gonna turn into a pumpkin if I’m not home by 11 if you hear what I’m saying” Clara said “You should live here with us next summer” Karen suggested “If I’m allowed” Clara muttered “Well don’t worry about it now, let’s go party” Kayla said.

They arrived at the castle within seconds. It was dark. The stairs lit up with a turquoise fluorescence light. Spot lights were turned on and blaring music began. Clara danced her heart out. Unfortunately the music could be heard over near Eric’s Palace.

Chapter 49: Christmas Parade and a Ballet (Pointless chapter oh well Merry Christmas)

It may not snow in California but they still celebrate Christmas. This year Clara was again doing the Nutcracker Ballet as the Sugar Plum Princess. No it’s not because she discovered she was on that Christmas night but because she has been for many years now. Also in the celebrating of Christmas, the town had a Christmas Parade. It was always the same. Every float had to represent a Christmas classic or something involving Christmas. The float Clara rode represented the Nutcracker. She was the Sugar Plum Princess and she sat on a throne while one guy played the Nutcracker Prince and another girl played Marie and stood beside the Nutcracker. Next year Clara was promised to be the Christmas Princess or Snow Queen (I’ll figure that out later). This was also a time where Clara decided to spill her guts to Barbie if she promised NOT TO TELL Kevin. She promised. So Clara confessed about what happened last Christmas and about Eric...everything that happened. Doesn’t make sense but I had to add it so anyway let’s move on...

Clara invited her friends and their families to the opening night of the ballet. They enjoyed it. But most of all Barbie little sister Kelly enjoyed it the most. Barbie even took Kelly backstage to meet Clara. Kelly also did a Christmas Pageant at her school and had to do the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Barbie told her the story about Clara and her magical Christmas night.

Crap I can’t write anything else I forgot what happens!! That why I didn’t want to do one for December!!

Chapter 50: Barbie’s New Attitude

**Clara narrates the story**

January had went by really fast and semester 2 had begun. Life couldn’t seem any better but I had begun to notice something, a very big something. Barbie. She has a new look and she's changed. Not only that, she’s been ditching us for both band and cheerleading practice for who knows what! Well I’m not impressed and neither are the girls. Most of all Barbie’s been avoiding Ken. They haven’t gone on any dates, shown any sign of affection and whenever Ken is around she stays as far away from him as possible! Honestly I don’t know what’s going on. I’ve also noticed Barbie’s new attitude. She’s also been hanging out with Raquelle lately. From the looks of it, she’s turned into Raquelle. According to Tia, Court and Kevin this hasn’t been the first time she’s blown her friends off. So far Teresa had to cover Barbie’s lines in all of our songs; luckily we only made 5. I have a very bad feeling about this. I’m starting to worry about her.

I started to notice this change when I saw this guy walk up to Barbie at the beach. He was the same guy I saw checking her out when he passed by Barbie and this girl who I didn't know. He started talking to this girl beside him who was also sitting next to Barbie before introducing himself. Then after a few minutes he and the girl beside him left. I didn’t bother asking Barbie who she met, but I told Teresa about it and she swore not to tell anyone. We needed more proof about what’s going on.

At school Barbie met with that girl I saw with her at the boardwalk cafe. Later on I learned who she was. She and her brother were new students at our school. I also learned that the guy who was talking with Barbie the other day was the new girl’s brother. Unfortunately I haven’t learned their names yet. Well I did in my 5th period class. The new girl was put into our class. Her name was Summer Gordon. She seemed like a shy girl. So at our 5th period lunch I introduced myself...

**Back to me narrating the story**

Clara looked for Summer until she finally spotted her all alone at a table. Ken and Teresa also had the same lunch. “Hey Summer” Clara sat before sitting down. “Oh hey Barbie” Summer said “Oh you’ve mistaken me for my twin. My name is Clara Stalhbuem from 5th period” Clara said. Summer looked at her oddly and Teresa and Ken sat beside Clara on the same side of the picnic table. “I don’t get it” Summer said “Well you’ve met Barbie have you not?” Clara asked “Yes” Summer replied “Well I’m her twin look alike” Clara said “She never mentioned she had a twin sister. Although I don’t know her that well yet” Summer said “The test results haven’t come in but we say we’re sisters. I’m the most popular one though” Clara said “Oh” Summer muttered “Oh its ok, there’s no contest here. When I say popular I mean I’m well known to everyone in our small South Cali town” Clara said. Summer stopped chewing the sandwich she held in her hand and put in it down slowly; she looked at the other two people next to Clara. “Oh I forgot, this is Ken, our football star and Teresa my BFFE” Clara said, they waved and Summer gave a faint smile and nodded. “So do you have any siblings?” Teresa asked “Yes, my older by 7 months brother Blaine” Summer snarled “Oh I see, I haven’t met him yet” Clara said “You know, Barbie seems so familiar to me, like I’ve met her before” Summer said “Well who knows, you’ll just have to find out” Clara said “You guys are really nice. I’ve always been a loser, a nobody at every school I’ve been too. My brother always seems to be the popular one just because he’s older” Summer said “When was he born?” Ken asked “1st day of winter December 21” Summer replied “And you?” Clara asked “1st day of summer June 21, hence my name” Summer replied “That’s pretty cool” Ken said “Thanks” Summer said. Clara thought she noticed Summer blush a little. “So how about after school you hang with us?” Clara asked “You can meet the others” “There’s others?” Summer asked “Yes. Our other friends would be happy to meet you. We’re going to Clara’s after school” Teresa replied “I don’t know if Blaine would let me” Summer said sadly. “Ok well do you think he’d let you stay after school for a while?” Clara asked “Yes I think, it depends” Summer replied “Well ask him. We’ll be over by the bleachers after school so you can come join us” Clara said. “Ok I’ll try” Summer replied...

Chapter 51: Generation Girls Reunite

Barbie hangs out with the GG who find out Blaine has returned.

“Barbie have you heard?” Chelsea said as soon as Barbie walked into the theatre/ drama room. Barbie looked at her confusingly and shook her head slowly. The other girls looked at each other before they grinned wildly at Barbie. “What is it?” she asked “Blaine is back!” Chelsea squealed “Who?” Barbie asked “Blaine Gordan, oh please don’t tell us you don’t remember him!” Tori said “Fine I won’t. So refresh my memory” Barbie said. The girls looked at each other, nodded and turned back at Barbie. “Blaine Gordan, that guy who DJed the school dances and helped out with our music for our songs” Chelsea said “Speak of the devil now” Tori said. Barbie turned around to see the gorgeous blonde guy she met at the beach standing in front of her. “Blaine?” she said softly, he smiled “Blaine you remember Barbie Roberts? Please say you do. Considering you had a crush on her in the 7th grade” Nichelle said “You had a crush on me?” Barbie asked “Now that I remember you, yes I did” Blaine said “So how’s your sister Blaine?” Lara asked “She’s fine, last time I checked she hanging out with these popular kids that she just met” Blaine said “Oh no. She’s done it again” Barbie said. She suddenly brushed past Blaine and started walking towards the door. “Where are you going?” Blaine asked “To settle something with my evil twin” Barbie turned and said before pushing the door open and walking out. Her friends followed her.

***I have to work on this chapter some more***

Chapter 52: My Twin Sister the “Friend Stealer”

Clara, Theresa and some other girls were doing their cheerleading/dancing to “Whoop! (There It Is!) [The Crazy Frog Remix Version]. Tia and Courtney were talking to Summer about music while she glanced at Ken a few times as he and Kevin passed a football back and forth. “Clara I want to talk to you!” Barbie shouted as Clara bent over to tie her shoe. Clara tossed her head back to get the hair out of her face just to see the anger in her sister’s eyes. “Oh what is it now Barbie? Can’t you see I’m busy here?” she asked “Ya I see that you’re busy, busy moving in on my friends again!” Barbie spazed “Your friends? Um hello I have a right to choose my own friends weather you like it or not” Clara said “Just stop it ok?” Barbie asked “Hm let me think about it, uh no. I’m afraid I can’t do that” Clara said “And why not?” Barbie asked “Because dear sister, I can be friends with whomever I want” Clara said firmly crossing her arms. “You think you’re so high and mighty all because you’re rich and get everything you’ve ever wanted” Barbie said “That’s so not true!” Clara shot back ”Oh really? You’re rich Clara come on! You can do whatever you want whenever you want because you’re practically a celebrity to this town!” Barbie said. Clara didn’t seem pleased. “So since you’re here are you going to practice with us?” Clara asked “No” Barbie said “Why not?”Clara asked “Because I have better things to do then cheerleading. I have a life you know” Barbie replied “Barbie you’re going to have to commit sometime. I got you on the team remember? You finally got your dream of getting noticed by everyone in the school” Clara said “Look Clara, I don’t care what you say anymore I’m sick of you controlling me! I sick of being in your shadow. I want out!” Barbie yelled…

Chapter 53: Out of Her Shadow

“Who said you were in my shadow?” Clara asked. Barbie took a breath before replying. “You always come first. You run the whole school. You are the most popular girl here. You’re rich, you’re a model, you’re everything I’m not and I just walk in your shadow completely unnoticed. People know me as ‘Clara’s twin’ or ‘Clara’s sister’. I want to be known as Barbie, not as your look alike” Barbie said “Fine if you hate it then you could’ve stepped out a long time ago without telling me, I wouldn’t have mind let alone notice” Clara said “That’s not the only thing I’m stepping out of” Barbie said “Oh what else there can be?” Clara asked, “I’m quitting cheerleading” Barbie said “Fine go ahead, you haven’t pulled your weight in months. I knew we should’ve kicked you off sooner” Clara said, Barbie rolled her eyes “So are you going to quit the band too? Cause you haven’t been to practice at all!” Clara asked, “I don’t know maybe I will” Barbie sneered, “Is that a definite answer?” Clara asked, “If you keep this up it just might be!” Barbie snapped, “What’s going on? Why are you fighting?” Summer asked “Stay out of this Summer” Barbie snapped, “Don’t talk to my sister that way” Blaine said, “Whose side are you on?” Barbie asked, “Layoff Barbie” Ken said calmly “You shut up!” Barbie hissed…

Chapter 54: It will be a Struggle for the Power of Popularity

They say keep you friends close but your enemies closer. Is Barbie my sister, friend, or enemy? Is she my next threat to Raquelle? I really don’t know, I hope that won’t be the case. If she thinks she can become popular with that ditz crew oh god I hope she falls flat on her face! “Fine Barbie, have it your way. You are making a big mistake here. If you think you can survive being on top, good luck, it’s not as glorious as you think it is. Trust me, it gets rough” Clara warned “Well I don’t care!” Barbie said, “What the hell is wrong with you?” Clara yelled, “I don’t know why don’t you just read my mind and find out” Barbie said close enough to Clara’s face so only she could hear her. Clara shot one evil glare at Barbie before Barbie turned on her heels and started to leave but stopped in front of Blaine and Summer. “Barbie why are you doing this?” Blaine asked “Yes why must you be so harsh to your friends and especially your sister?” Summer asked, “Ok whose side are you guys on, mine or theirs?” Barbie asked before she stalked off and went back into the school (most likely to her locker). Before Blaine and Summer could follow her, Clara grabbed Blaine’s arm and stopped him. “You better decide now whose side you’re taking. If one of you decide to split up then you better decide which way you’re going. If you pick Barbie’s side you are guaranteed to end up in one heck of a mess. If you pick our side, you’re guaranteed to have friends that will not leave you no matter what. Barbie is hanging out with Raquelle. Raquelle is mostly like to drop you right then and there and she and her rotten friends will never be there for you, they will put you down. Raquelle will always find a way to keep herself on top; if you are in her way and you’re rising to the top she will find a way to bring you down. We aren’t like that; we don’t do things like that. So pick your side now, think about first and think really hard, make sure you make the right choice” Clara said. Blaine and Summer looked at each other they seemed to communicate using their eyes and their thoughts. Finally Blaine walked away towards the school not caring weather his sister followed him or not. “Well then my brother has seemed to make up his mind and I believe it’s time for me to make up my own. I’m not going to follow Blaine because he is most likely to control me. Blaine is very protective about me all because I’m younger by 5 months. I need to find myself and well like Barbie I want to get out of his shadow. Blaine has always been the popular, better looking, Gordan of my family and I just seem to go unnoticed. Its time I break out of my shell and get noticed,” Summer said, “Well then I believe you made the best choice of all. Here, you are most likely to get noticed. Your brother is just going to have to suffer. Raquelle will probably forget about Todd and make her move on your brother, may god have mercy on him. We’re surprise Todd has chosen to stay with her and put up with her ways. Of course if your brother is the popular ones he’ll be in a whole lot of trouble with Raquelle. He’ll find out soon enough if it happens” Clara said “Well I can’t wait to that if it happens” Summer laughed “Come on let’s clean up and head to my house. It’s country club night so Grandfather won’t be home until late tonight, my brother should be done being home schooled and the maid is still there” Clara said “Ok girls we’re done here make sure you grab everything!” Theresa announced. The girls gradually picked up their bags and left with saying a word, possible trying to pretend nothing happened. Kevin went to go grab his football and Courtney and Tia went to help Clara with her stereo and other things. “I think you’re wrong saying that you’re brother is the better looking one, well maybe for the girls at this school but if you we’re to ask one boy’s opinion, I think you’re the better looking one.” Ken said “Really?” Summer asked, “Yes, you’re a very beautiful girl and that’s something that will never go unnoticed, just remember that” Ken said. Ken then ran towards Kevin in hopes he would throw him the football, which he did. Summer stared at him and smiled, she was like that until they began to leave.

Chapter 55: Cheater

What Summer saw that day was both a miracle and a tragedy. That day, she saw her brother Blaine kiss her friend Barbie and Barbie happily returned the kiss. Now, back in the day, when they were young, Barbie and Blaine were an item, until Blaine and Summer had to move to Australia. Now Summer knew that Barbie was dating Ken and she really, really liked Ken a lot. Well a lot more than Barbie did from the looks of it. She decided to do what’s right. She decided to tell Ken even if it risked her friendship with Barbie…

Clara saw the future. She knew it was coming as soon as Blaine came along. It was shocking but not much of a surprise. She managed to tap into Barbie’s memories and saw the past that they had shared. Blaine carried the same look in his eyes, the one he always gave to Barbie. The one he still gives her today. She also saw Summer, making her way up to Ken’s house to warn him. She knew Summer liked him, she wasn’t going to interfere. After the damage is done, she’ll go and support him. Clara called Summer on her cell while she was driving and said that she noticed something between her brother and her twin sister. Summer told her what she saw and said she was going to tell him no matter what. Clara agreed and told her to park in her driveway, in case Barbie came over, which she was planning to do…when she was finished with Summer’s brother that is…

Summer walked up the steps of the porch and knock on the door. Ken’s car was the only one in the driveway that met that his parents were out, perfect timing. Since Ken had a little brother, it was a 98% chance they took him with them, that meant Ken would be alone. Ken opened the door. “Hi Summer, what uh…what are you doing here?” he asked “Ken….um this is going to be hard to say but uh…I have something important to tell you…” Summer stuttered “Oh ok, it must be bad news” Ken said, he knew the difference when someone was going to tell bad news or good news just by the tone of their voice. “Yes, it is” Summer said sadly “Why don’t you come in and tell me” Ken said, Summer nodded her head and sat down on the couch that was nearby. “So, what is it?” he asked “It’s about Barbie…and…and…my brother” Summer was starting to mumble. “What about them?” Ken’s voice started to strain, as soon as she said her brother name he knew what she was going to say. “Today…I saw Barbie and my brother together and I saw them…” She was trying hard to tell him what she saw, but it was hurting her too. “Spit it out Summer!” Ken growled, “Kiss!” she cried “I saw them kiss! My brother kissed her and she didn’t stop!” Summer was now ashamed and put her face in her hands and leaned forward, resting her elbows on her thighs. “Damn it! I knew there was something between them!” Ken hissed. He breathing was fast but then it slowed down. He sat beside Summer and put his arm around her. “It’s ok Summer, you had every right to tell me” he said “I know but I’m friend with her too!” it sounded like she was sobbing. All the sudden they heard a knock at the door. “Oh no it’s probably Barbie! She can’t find out that I’m here!” Summer whispered “Go hide in that room there, don’t make a sound” Ken said as he guided her to a bedroom. He shut the door. Summer laid down on the bed and braced herself to hear screaming. She looked around the room. This was Ken’s room. It had pictures of him and Barbie and of him and Clara. There were many pictures of him and Clara, Summer knew from the black clothing. This felt weird.

Chapter 56: The Break Up

Ken opened the door. Summer called it. It was Barbie. He knew why. “Ken we need to talk” Barbie said in a serious tone of voice. Ken narrowed his eyes at her. Barbie gracefully walked in, not caring if he invited her in or not. “I’ll just get to the point” she said “Please do” Ken said, “Look you’re a really nice guy and I like you but I think it’s time we started seeing other people. We can still be friends though” Barbie said “It’s because of Blaine isn’t it? You’ve been spending way too much time with him ever since we moved here!” Ken shouted, “Look, Blaine and I have history way back from when I lived in New York! We ended when he moved to Australia. Now that he’s back, I want to pick up from where we left off” “How low can you possibly get Barbie? Ever since Christmas break, you have been distancing yourself from me, from all of us! You’re hanging out with other people, which is fine, we get you want to catch up with your old friends, but Raquelle? She’s a total stuck up snob! I thought you hated her guts” Ken said, “Ya well now I don’t” Barbie shot back. “Look, we can fight about this all you want but it’s not gonna make things better, I’ve decided to take a different path, whether you like or not is up to up, the main thing is that it’s my choice, this is MY LIFE” she made it very clear. “You know what? I honestly don’t care anymore; you’re not the girl I use to like. It’s clear you’ve been cheating on me, it’s over. Get out.” Ken said, Barbie turned on her heel and was right outside the door but she turned back around. “How do you know that?” Barbie hissed, “Let’s just say I was informed” Ken said, and he slammed the door in her face. Barbie growled and was about to stalk off when she almost ran smack into Clara, who stood just inched from her. “Broke up with Ken I see” Clara said, “None of your business!” Barbie hissed, “It is so, Ken is like a brother to me, I have every right to care. You should be ashamed of yourself Barbie. Look at you! You’ve gone way over your head here!” Clara yelled, “Well I don’t care!” Barbie said, and that was that. Barbie walked around Clara, got in her red convertible and drove off. Clara let herself in.

Summer peaked her head out. “Is it safe?” she asked, Ken paced before looking at her, “Yes” he replied, Summer walked out of the room, she had some tears streaming down her face. Ken welcomed her in his arms. She hugged him “Ken I’m so sorry, I didn’t mean for this to happen. I brother is just so selfish, I wish I wasn’t related to him!” Summer began to sob. “Summer it isn’t your fault. None of this is…” Ken stopped, because Clara had walked through the door. “Oh, I’m sorry, am I disturbing you?” she asked “No…” Summer said softly through her tears. She looked back at Ken and she wiped them away. Luckily she wasn’t wearing make-up, which was the last thing she didn’t want, is it smudging. Clara gave them a curious look. “I’m sorry for crying, I just feel so bad. I was the one who wanted to move, I wasn’t doing well in Australia and Blaine was starting to get a rep even though he was well liked and my parents love me and would do anything to make me happy. Luckily my father was able to transfer his job to here. I didn’t think Barbie had moved here, I just thought it was lucky that Barbie and the Generation Girls were here. They were the only ones I knew. I just didn’t think Blaine would move in on Barbie like that. That’s the kind of person he developed into while we were in Australia, that’s why I was grateful of moving. I love my brother, I figured he would change, start over…” Summer explained, there was a long pause. Clara suddenly kissed Ken on the cheek. Summer’s eyes widened. “It’s ok Summer, Ken is like a brother to me, we may have a past but I still care for him deeply” Clara said, she turned to Ken, “How do you feel?” she asked, “I feel, empty” was Ken’s only answer. Clara motioned him to sit down and he did. The three of them sat together. Ken seemed like he was in shock. Suddenly Teresa’s voice came through the door. “Come on in Teresa!” Clara yelled. “Hey” she said as she opened the door, “I came over as soon as I heard” Teresa told Ken but he wasn’t listening. “How did you know?” Summer asked “Clara told me, she already knew this would be coming. There are no secrets between us, we know everything, and it was getting obvious” Teresa explained, “Nothing gets past you…” Summer said softly, she began to think about her crush on Ken, how obvious it might seem to them, if they had already guessed it. She wondered if he knew… “Do you know what makes me feel better?” Clara told Ken, he looked at her “Making a song. You should make a song, express your feelings. It really helps” Clara said “Sure…” Ken replied, he didn’t sound enthused, who is after a break up like that? “Well this feels so awkward” Teresa said “Um, Ken? Teresa and I are going out, are you going to be ok? Clara asked, “Ya” Ken groaned, “I’ll stay with him” Summer offered “Um…” Clara started, she looked at Teresa, Teresa jerked a nod then winked “Uh sure, you stay here Summer. Come on Teresa” Clara said, “I’ll be back later”, she said before she shut the door.

“Ken…Could I tell you something?” Summer said, Ken looked at her. Nervous as she was, and since Ken was available, she decided to waste no time. “I like you…a lot…I mean…more than just, a friend” Summer stuttered. She watched Ken’s eyes widened just a bit. “I like you too” he replied.

Chapter 57: Fast Move

“But do you like me as much as I like you?” Summer asked. Ken was silent. He thought things over in his mind. He did like Summer, he thought back to when she first came and how scared she was and when she blushed when he told her how beautiful she was. He realized how much he had taken such a shine to her. Her quiet personality showed that she would never betray him or anyone for that matter. Ken finally nodded his head. “Yes, I do Summer.” he simply replied. “You don’t sound sure” Summer said, Ken looked at her. “I’ve liked you ever since I met you” Ken said softly “You’re a nice girl, you keep to yourself, you have your own style and a very interesting personality of which not only does everyone else want to know but me especially” he continued. Before Summer could reply, there was a knock at the door. Clara strutted in before anyone even got up to answer it. The look she had in her eyes was fierce. Summer looked at her in shock and with guilt. Ken didn’t even look up. “I just spoke to her.” Clara said “I’m not happy with it either. She had no right to do that to you. And worst part was, I saw it all coming…” Clara explained. “You?” Ken asked “You saw this coming? Why didn’t you warn me Clara?!!! You’re psychic!!! You know that if you see something bad you should tell me!!” Ken yelled. He stood up. His breathing was starting to get heavier now. Clara walked towards him slowly. “Ken please stop. Look I can only see so much. My ability can only do so much. I got scared. I know you. You would have done something drastic. I saw a vision about you. You were throwing things around. You were quite upset but I don’t know whether the girl in the room was me…or her” Clara said her voice faded at the ending of her sentence. Clara was worried. Even though she and Ken had a past, they never gave up on their relationship that easily. Summer saw the look Clara gave him, and the one he gave her in return. She saw that the love they use to have was still there and that made her sad. She liked Ken, she truly did. But she had obstacles in her way that she to get around somehow. Clara knew what Summer was thinking. Her gaze flickered to her. Clara and Summer looked at each other for the longest time and Summer began to shy away. Clara looked back at Ken, who was in deep thought again, thinking about Barbie. “You were always a ladies’ man Ken” Clara said suddenly. Ken looked up at her. Clara then turned to Summer. “I know what you’re doing Summer. You clever girl, I never thought you had it in you. It’s clear you’re one of us now. Take care of him. He needs someone like you” and with that Clara turned on her heels and walked out. “Ken, I don’t understand” Summer said quietly “But I do” Ken said, looking towards her. Ken sat back down on the couch and looked into Summer’s eyes. She began to blush and shift in her place. “Summer?” Ken asked “Ya?” she replied “I know this is sudden but, want to go out with me?” Ken asked. Summer eyes widened and a smile flashed across her face. She gave him a hug. “Yes”.

Chapter 58: Transformation

I’m starting to become as bad as my rotten twin sister. I haven’t seen my friends in a long time, it’s been a month now and they’ve started to worry about me. I’ve been here, in this mansion across the street from my own. My other friends, the dark ones. My secret. I’ve been hiding out here. They’ve told me to do this. Only Teresa, my closest and faithful friend, knows where I am and who I’m with. She’s met them once before. It was a strange meeting. These girls are just like me. They have magical powers just like me. They’ve told me I’m special. I’ve told them of the note that Barbie and I found. They told me that there’s some kind of destiny, a prophecy, waiting for me and my sisters, to fulfill. They’ve told me that I must join them. But it’s not just me they want. They want Barbie, Kennedy, Teresa…all my friends…my girl-friends that is. They call themselves the Dark Angelz Monarchy but if I join they tell me that may change. The queen, Queen Kayla, or just Kayla to be exact, told me that I am fit to be a leader because I’m the strongest. I know that’s true because I’ve always been the leader. I look out the window from the bedroom they’ve place me in. This is the room they’ve given me. It’s about as big as my own room at grandfather’s. I’m staying here for a few days. It’s March Break anyway. Kayla told me that I’m the first to have really “activated” my powers and she told me that if I join them, I’ll become stronger. What they’ll do to me, it won’t affect the powers I have and it will just make them stronger and possibly add more energy to them, who knows. If what Kayla told me is true, if I truly have a destiny, a “family” power as she calls it (which is basically powers I’m destined to be born with which will come later in my life when fate guides it) then I’ll be one of the greatest witches they’ve ever seen. Kayla is very powerful. Only the greatest can be the leader of the Dark Angelz. I’ve heard their stories. The war they had before I was born. Ya…I forgot to mention because Kayla, Karen and Brianna are witches, they’re in a way, immortal. They haven’t turned an age over 20 for 17 years. Apparently once a witch has turned 20 (if they choose to age that long) they must become immortal but not dead like those real immortals, the ones who die and come back to life. No, they’re the immortals that can’t die yet live with blood running through their veins and a heart still beating, organs functioning etc… I don’t understand yet how it’s possible, to be immortal but not dead.

I am to become one of them. A witch. I am to use magic in secret. To train and learn how to really use my powers and work spells. Everything that involves black magic, all the classic witchcraft stuff. “Come Clara” Karen told me. I followed her to the end of the hallway outside the bedroom. Brianna stood in front of a door, she opened the door and began to walk down the stairs, I continued to follow. Brianna is Karen’s younger sister, she’s a year younger but they’re both the same age now, but she’ll always be the younger of the two of them. Brianna and Karen look alike except Brianna has beautiful chocolate brown hair and brown eyes while Karen has bluish-green eyes and beautiful blonde hair, as gold as mine. They were all so beautiful. But Kayla looked like more of a goddess. She had hair as orange as fire and eyes as green as peridot. I’d say emeralds but her eyes are more light green and looked like cat’s eyes. Underneath her fiery hair she had dyed it bleach blonde and added blue streaks. I didn’t see Kayla when we reached the bottom of the stairs. This was a strange little room. The ugly flower carpet was from the 70’s. Boy was it ever ugly.

The room was dark and cold. This is where the wine cellar is, it’s dusty and full of cobwebs. There was an ugly old couch down here too. This is what’s left of the original furniture that belonged to Karen and Brianna’s parents…that I know of. Their parents died in a war a long time ago. It’s kinda sad really. They were in their early teens at the time but the previous queen, Queen Isabella, raised them as her own until they were old enough to care for themselves. I remember meeting these girls when I was younger. I was sitting on the front lawn and they were standing on the corner outside the gate of my house. They told me to follow them… Yeah I know they say never talk to strangers... Anyway, we came to this metal door that blended in with the concrete wall. Behind it was a chamber. Inside the chamber was a whole bunch of technical stuff…and some glowing bright green…am I really seeing this? I stepped inside. I really can’t describe what I’m seeing. Everything down here seemed sci-fi. There were wires and tubes hooked up to…ok I have no clue what I’m seeing…(Guys honest to god I can’t describe my vision, I’ll have to draw it) I looked over at the back. There was a glass tank filled with this glowing green stuff. What the hell? “Guys please tell me what I’m seeing” I told them. “This is one of our liars. There's one in your castle, you just haven’t seen it yet. It’s way better than this one. This is ours. This is where we practice our spells, our fighting and where we recharge our powers as you can see by the glowing green stuff.” Kayla said, “It’s not nuclear is it?” I asked, “Oh no, it’s not. It’s harmless. It only focuses on magic. The Dark Angelz created it centuries ago. ‘Double, double, toil and trouble, fire burn, and cauldron bubble’.” Brianna reassured by quoting the three witches in Shakespeare’s “cursed” play Macbeth. “Ugh Brianna I can't believe you read that crap” Karen hissed “Shakespeare is amazing Karen, maybe if you pick up something other than a spell book, you’d know that” I said “Oh shut up!” Karen snapped, Brianna bursted out laughing while Kayla gave a small chuckle. “So I’m back here because…?” I pondered “It’s time for you to become as powerful as us” Kayla sneered. One thing about Kayla, she always had an evil tone in her voice. Karen grabbed me by the arm and pulled me towards the glowing green tank. I swear I just saw electric eels in there or something! Whatever is was, it moved! “Uh is this safe?” I asked “Oh ya but you have to wear this to go in there” Karen said, Brianna came over with a ratty outfit. “What is that?!” I asked “This an outfit designed for that stuff. You don’t want your pretty little threads being ruined do you?” Karen sneered, “No” I said quietly and took the article of clothing from Brianna’s hands. They showed me where to change and I put the outfit on. I looked like some slave from the 15th century or something. I walked out. They all had the same look on their faces. It kinda scared me. They had stairs leading to the platform built over the glowing green tank. Kayla motioned me that I had to go up there. I really didn’t want too but I had no choice in the matter. I looked into the nasty glowing tank. This looks dangerous... Oh well, I gotta do what I gotta do. So I sucked it up, took a deep breath, closed my eyes and jumped in.

I plunged into the green glow. I was about to swim to the surface but I felt something wrapped around my right arm. Before I could pull away I felt something wrap around my other arm. Before I could start struggling it grabbed my legs. I was holding my breath, afraid to inhale whatever this was. But I accidently exhaled and realized that I can breathe in this stuff, whatever it was. Suddenly I felt a jolt of energy zap though my veins. Everything went black.

Chapter 59: Clara's Powers

I awoke when I felt my nerves reflex suddenly. I then felt whatever was holding me down had released me. I swam to the surface. I felt weird. My breathing was heavy and my eyes, my vision was totally different. I came out of the tank and went down the steps. “How do you feel Clara?” Kayla said in her evil tone of voice. Her smile went from crooked to an evil grin. I took a few heavy breathes before I spoke. “I feel...powerful” I replied. “Good. That means you’re ready” Karen said. Brianna took me by the arm. She gave me a towel to dry off and then told me to go shower or at least rinse the stuff off. So I did and then I changed into my extra clothes. “How are you feeling? Hopefully you won’t experience side-affects” Brianna said “There are side-affects?” I asked “Well not that we know of, but if you feel unwell, let us know” she said “Well I feel great, better than great even.” I told her. She nodded before taking the towel and that hideous clothing that I swear looked like it was glowing as well. “So, now what?” I asked “Let’s see what you’re like” Karen chimed as she skipped into the room, Kayla walked behind her. “You want to see it now?” I asked “Well now would be nice” Karen said, she was always so impatient. I never really used my powers. Just my telepathy and telekinesis since it seemed harmless. I never knew what other powers I had. “What do you want me to do?” I asked “Anything, channel your energy and your powers will reveal themselves” Kayla said “But I’ve never done anything other than move things with my mind, read other peoples’ minds and have visions” I told them “Oh this one’s going to be a toughie” Karen said “We should take her to a better place to try and do this. What do you think Kayla?” Brianna asked softly. Kayla sighed “Fine, come with me” she ordered...

They took me to my palace in the magic world into a clearing. It’s safer here for me to practice my new powers. I don’t know how I’m going to do this! “This is not going to be easy” I muttered, “Don’t worry” Kayla reassured me. I thought about how I was going to start. “How do I do this?” I asked “Use it like you use your other abilities” Kayla said, she sounded very calm, that relaxed me little. So I concentrated. I could feel the blood running through my veins but something felt...off to me. That’s when it hit me. I felt something that I’ve never felt before. Sure, I’ve felt other things since I have “special abilities” but this feeling, felt different. I closed my eyes and had my arms out. I began to focus more. “Clara! You’re doing it!” I heard Brianna cry. I opened my eyes and looked. Between my hands was a glowing ball of energy. That energy was coming from me, the kind that was now flowing through my veins to my fingertips. Kayla clapped softly “Well done, you actually set a record. No one has ever been able to channel their powers that fast. What you did in three seconds is what most has done in a minute or more. You even beat my time. I took about a minute when I first learned to use magic” Kayla said “We took about two to three minutes before we got it” Karen chimed in “That’s great Clara, now fire it somewhere, anywhere” Brianna suggested. So I did. I threw the heaping ball of flames into the air. It hit a tree before setting it a flame and burned it to ashes within a mere five seconds. My eyes widened with wonder. The three of them smiled wickedly. I can tell they were pleased with what I was doing. “You know, with a little practice. You’ll be just as strong as us. I don’t think it will even take you that long to learn. You’re very strong for a fledgling.” Kayla said “Thank you” I said softly. We went inside the palace. Here is where the training begins...

Chapter 60: Just Beginners

Teresa’s point of view

Something is strange. No not with Barbie, although I do miss her, I like her even though things have changed. We’re still good friends though. Anyway she’s not the one I’m worried about. It’s about Clara. Now she’s acting differently. She’s acting...how shall I put this...she’s acting like she’s the queen. Though she’s always acted like that I mean, she’s acting like it more so than usual. I’ve also noticed she’s been going to that haunted looking house across the street a lot. I’ve met the three girls there once before but I have not seen them since then. I think it’s time I go check up on her.

I walked up to the haunted like house across the street and knocked at the door. A girl with narrow greenish gold eyes and fiery red hair answered the door. “Hello uh...Kayla” I said with uncertainty, Kayla nodded her head when her name was spoken. “You’re Teresa, Clara’s friend?” Kayla asked “Yes...I’m actually looking for Clara. I’ve noticed she’s been coming here lately and I’m a bit concerned.”I told her. “Then why don’t you come in. I’ll go get Clara for you.” Kayla said. I noticed a strange tone in her voice.

Clara came down the stairs. “Hey Teresa, what’s up?” she asked “I was looking for you” I replied as I watched Kayla come back down. I could see the dye job she had. There were chunks of bleach blonde highlights and blue streaks underneath her red hair.”So Clara...what have you been up to here? You don’t come around anymore, just like Barbie” I said “I’m sorry, but I’ve been busy” Clara snapped. “Look, I know some of your secrets. If there’s one you’re hiding now, could you at least tell me?” I asked. Clara looked at Kayla, then back at me. “Come with us” Clara ordered.

She took me up stairs, only to take me down two flights of stairs to this room with cement walls, a shag carpet and nasty looking 70’ style furniture. Off to the side was the wine cellar, I could tell because the words “WINE CELLAR” was etched into the front of the wooden door. “This isn’t what I wanted to show you” Clara interrupted my thoughts; she must have know I was gawking at the nasty design of this room. Clara was standing in front of a metal door that I didn’t notice until now because it blended in with the cold concrete walls. That’s when I realized that this room was really cold because I began to shiver. Clara opened the metal door that she stood in front of, took me by the arm and guided me into the next room. I could have sworn I just stepped onto the set of an icky, geeky, sci-fi movie set. “I know, I know” Clara said, damn it; she was reading my mind again! When does she not read minds? “Never” Clara replied to my thought. She brought me over to what looked like a giant fish tank with green glop in it...and I think I saw something move... “Ok what’s going on?” I asked. Clara looked at me oddly. Her expression seemed...different. I’ve never an expression like that one her face before, and I’ve known her since we were 5 years old and she’s never looked at me like that. “Teresa, there’s something I need to tell you” “What is it?” I asked, “I’m a witch...a real one...it’s not just the telepathic stuff anymore, I have real powers” Clara said. Now I knew Clara has some magic ordeal going on and that didn’t freak me out, I thought it was cool. She was almost like a Wiccan however she didn’t have any religion. Like the rest of us, she believed in God and heaven but that’s pretty much it. “Show me” I told her “Show me your powers.” Clara nodded her head slightly before she set her hands ablaze...did I seriously just be my best friend set her hands on fire just by a flick of the wrists? The fire ball on each of her palms were an icy blue with a slight red tint at the palms. I stared at them in wonder. “How would you like some of this power?” Clara asked. Her tone was still the same, almost evil. For as long as I knew her, Clara’s always had a natural evil like composure about herself. It was how she was able to control others no matter who they were, she found a way. I shrugged my shoulders, “I’ll do it” I answered. I didn’t know exactly what I was going to do but this power intrigued me the more I stared at the flames. With a flick of the wrists, the flames were gone and Clara began to backup slowly. I felt some kind of magnetic pull drawing me to where she was heading, the tank. I began to wonder what I was about to get myself into.

They gave me some kind of dress to change into. It was ugly and ragged. Reminded me of what slaves would have worn. I kept asking myself, what am I doing? Why am I doing this? No answer actually came to my mind. All I know is, I wanted to be by Clara’s side with the same kind of power she had, I have been as a friend and I’m not abandoning it now. Clara led me up the steps to the top of the tank. She smile her same old wicked smile. “Don’t worry, it’ll be done before you know it.” she told me. I only looked at her for a second to see that her eyes were saying “Trust me”. I trusted her. I felt Clara’s hand gently push me into the tank. I jumped in halfway through the little push. It only took two seconds for me to surface the green gloppy stuff to see Clara still standing on the ledge and inhale deeply before I felt something pull me down and keep me there. A shock went through my body and everything went black before I knew anything else.

to be continued...

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