Prologue: Divergent

Shortly after I finished a fanfic, I uploaded a new one! And I'm doing a Penn Zero story! I can't help loving it :) So please don't hate on this.

This is my very first OC insert story, actually. I downloaded every single one of the Penn Zero: Part-time Hero episodes just so I could get all the details right! And when I did, I imagined my OC with them and boom. New fanfic. I know most people won't even bother reading this, but I hope you, my dear reader, will enjoy it. I'll do my best to make sure you didn't waste your time by clicking this story and reading it!

(Edit: This prologue has been slightly re-written, due to spoilers I have seen in a video, and fanpedia leaks. If you've seen it before, I suggest reading it again. If not…well, enjoy :) )

It was supposed to be an ordinary day today. But what was happening? A wild goose chase.

Or, more like, a wild fairy chase.

A certain brown-haired, golden-winged fairy that was ten times the size she was normally supposed to be was running through different dimensions using her portable MUT. She didn't know where she was going. She didn't know why she was running anymore. Why couldn't she fly? Someone, or something, injured her wings. She can't fly now. All she could do was run.

'What do I remember?' the fairy thought to herself.

'My name is Divergent. People call me Verge. I'm not sure who those "people" could be. I am seven years old. Pretty young, if you ask me. I don't know where I live. I don't know who my parents are. Do fairies even have parents? I don't know what is chasing me. I don't know why I am running. I'm just begging someone to come help me.'

The fairy ran through the dimensions some more. Whatever was chasing her must've given up. She would never know what had happened to her now.

"Getting tired," she wheezed to herself. "Must stop."

Her MUT was malfunctioning. Mayday, mayday. If it broke now, she'll never be able to get back home (or find any proper home) anymore. The dimensions crossed before her eyes, threatening to make her choose.

Finally, she stopped.

Water droplets are the first things that came in contact with her wings as soon as she entered the new dimension. She collapsed on the cold hard ground, finally able to relax. 'How cliché,' she thought again.

But even now that she stopped running, she was still wounded. She needed medication. She needed aid. She took the time to look around.

How strange the new world was. Wingless fairies walked around, carrying some kind of force to shield them fro the rain. Only a few people noticed her, but no one helped her up.

"Help," she tried croaking out. It only made the others walk away more.

The fairy was in pain now. Her body ached and her wings were sore. She could barely pull herself off the ground. She was just about to give up.

Until she saw him.

A boy that looked eight years old with red hair and cyan eyes came up to her. He gasped at the fairy, wondering what in the world she could be doing in an area like this. As he called for his parents, the fairy managed to speak again.

"Please…help…" Then she blacked out.

The boy panicked. "Mom, Dad!" he called again. The boy's parents ran up to him, holding their umbrella above them and gasped.

"A fairy!" the mother gasped. "Here in our world!"

"A fairy?" the boy questioned.

"No doubt about it," his father said, examining her wings. "From Fairy World, obviously. But that's a dimension only fairies can allow permission to enter and leave."

"It's bigger than usual," the mother commented, stroking her wings. "She's so beautiful!"

"And young. I'd say about your age, son."

"What's she doing here?" the boy asked.

"We don't know," the mother sighed. "But she's here now."

"And in pain," the father added, examining the wings.

The boy glanced at the fairy again. She really was injured. If he were in her place, he would want someone to help him out too. "We're going to take her home, right Mom and Dad?"

"That's sweet thinking, Penn," the boy's mom cooed. "Of course we'll help her!"

"Once she's fixed up, she'll be up and flying in circles in no time!" The father then proceeded to pick the fairy up. The boy named Penn offered to help.

"She's going to be OK?" he asked.

"Sure, sweetheart," the mother replied. "And once she's better, she can tell us what happened to her."

The boy stared at the wounded fairy. It was a mystery on why she was here. But they had to focus on getting her better. Penn didn't know why, but he really did care.

"Stay alive," he whispered.

The next time the fairy woke up, it was in a boy's bedroom. She wondered why she was there. Wasn't she lying on the streets just a moment ago?

She sat up. The red-haired boy she saw was by the bed she was laying on, sitting on a chair. Penn's cyan eyes lit up. "Hey, you're awake!"

The fairy immediately bolted back into the corner of the bed. She was surprised. Had he brought her back to his home?

Penn held his hands up. "Easy, easy, I'm not going to hurt you," he said calmly. "My parents and I rescued you."

The fairy was hesitant, but she relaxed a bit. "Are you OK?" Penn asked.

"I…I'm OK…"

"That's good. But you should probably still rest. You were pretty hurt back there."

She then noticed the bandages on her hands, arms, and legs. Her wings didn't hurt anymore either. She smiled. "Thank you, wingless one!"

He grinned. "Well, my parents helped out too."

"Hi, sweetie!" Penn turned to find his parents at the door. "I see the fairy has finally woken up."

"How is she, sport?" his Dad asked.

"She said she's fine."

"Thank you for taking care of me," the fairy spoke up.

"It's no trouble, dear," the mother said sweetly. "What's your name?"

"D…Divergent."

"Divergent?" Penn echoed. "What kind of name is that?"

"Penn! Don't be rude."

"It's all right," Divergent said. "I get that a lot." She frowned. "At least, I think I do. You can call me Verge, for short."

"Well, Verge," the father started. "When we found you on the streets, we knew right away that you belonged to the hidden Fairy World dimension. We were wondering why and how you got here in the first place."

That's when Verge got a sad look on her face. "I…I don't know."

Penn frowned. "You don't know?"

"I…don't remember…I don't even know where 'Fairy World' is…"

"You must have gotten amnesia," the mom gasped. "You poor thing!"

Verge looked like she was on the verge of tears. "I have no idea what I'm doing here…I just know…I was running away from my world…I can't go back if I can't remember how."

"Then you can stay with us!" Penn blurted out. "You can stay with us until you remember!"

Verge and both his parents stared at him. "You don't have to! I don't want to be a bother!"

"Vonnie, I think our son is onto something here," the father smirked at his wife.

The mother smiled. "It's not a bad idea, Brock. Don't you want to live with us for a while, Verge?"

"Huh?"

"Take as much time as you need to be here," Penn said, grinning. "We really don't mind. It's always nice to have someone new around the house."

Verge stared at the family. They were so nice. They're just taking her in, just like that, without a second's thought. She smiled a genuine smile of gratitude. "Thank you…thank you all so much!"

"It's a pleasure, Divergent," the mother said. "Oh, and by the way, you may call me Vonnie. This is my husband Brock."

"Pleased to meet you!"

"My name is Penn Zero!" the boy introduced, giving a toothy grin.

Verge raised an eyebrow. "Penn…Zero?" She hesitated. "Can I call you Zero?"

Penn blushed a bit. "Uh, well, I don't think that's—"

"Zero it is then!" Verge giggled. Penn's parents laughed. Penn did so too.

"Well, at least you're cheerful now," He smiled at the fairy. "I think we're going to be good friends, Verge."

She smiled back. "I think so too, Zero."

It took a couple more days for Verge to completely heal. Once she was all right, she was able to fly again. She was also able to discover her different fairy powers. She could transform to a smaller fairy size, make things float and fly, and even nature magic like making things grow, caring for animals, etc. Penn and Verge always had the best times hanging out together.

Penn and Verge never knew about his parents' secret lives as heroes. They traveled from dimension to dimension, saving the world and being back before dinner. But neither of the kids noticed this. For years, the secret was kept from them. All they knew was that they were doing very important things, and Verge knew Penn wanted to follow their footsteps one day. They even made a promise that they would work together. Whatever this "thing" is, they would be a team. This promise continued on for a few more years.

Because Verge was different, she had to stay hidden. Whenever the Zeros went out, they would usually have her shrink to a smaller size, have her wings hidden behind a vest, or simply let her stay at home. Penn and his parents were literally the only friends and family she had.

Until Penn met Boone. During high school, they met Sashi. The three of them became best friends in no time. Verge was there to see them at those times, but she couldn't meet them at first. Until the four had their first mission. They seemed to get along pretty well, and before they knew it, the four of them became a quartet.

Verge's stay in the normal, human dimension lasted for almost six years. She may have enjoyed being a part of the Zero family, but she yearned to know about her real one. The days, weeks, and months passed, and she had not gotten any sign of remembering anything.

"Maybe it's good that you don't know how to get back to your real world," Penn told her one day in their room. It was the day before they met Boone and Sashi, and they seemed to be having an "emotional moment".

Verge frowned. "What do you mean?"

"I mean, why do you think you were driven out of there in the first place? Maybe you did something unforgivable. It's probably best if you didn't risk it and keep staying here with us."

The fairy shook her head. "I can't just give up, Zero. I had a life before all this. I have to know what it was like!" She sighed and turned away. "You wouldn't understand what it's like to lose your family…you wouldn't know what it's like to not know about who you were…"

"Hey, look, Verge," Penn placed a hand on her shoulder. "I wasn't trying to make you feel bad…but I'm just saying. If you left…well, we'd miss you. I'd miss you."

Verge nodded, forcing a smile. "Thanks, Zero." She sat up straight. "But I can't stop looking now. Yeah, it's been eight years. But my world is still out there. I won't ever stop looking until I find it. I have to know where I belong."

"This is where you belong, Verge," Penn lightly kissed his best friend's forehead in comfort. The fairy blushed a little at that. He held his finger out and smiled. She smiled back at him and turned to smaller size as they did a "tiny fist bump."

They shouldn't have been talking about leaving. Later, after having their very first mission, they discovered Brock and Vonnie Zero got stuck in the Most Dangerous World Imaginable.

They claimed they would be fine, even though they had to be trapped there for a while. Penn and Verge suffered the news more than anyone. Brock and Vonnie were his parents and her guardians. They were the ones that always cared for them, and were always there for the two. They would be missed dearly.

Uncle Chuck and Aunt Rose moved in with them a few days later. Nothing really changed, except for the fact their parents were gone. Penn was especially sad one night after their first mission as Verge decided to try cheering him up. As he held a special box his parents gave him, Verge flew over to him. "Zero-"

"I know, I know," he said. It was surprising to see the smile on his face. "You were going to say something about my parents, right? Well, save your breath. I'm fine."

"No, you're not. You sound like a girl right now, and if there's one thing any girl would want when they're sad, it's comfort."

Penn playfully rolled his eyes. 'Typical Verge.'

Verge walked over to him, placed a hand on his shoulder and looked into his eyes. "You were always there for me when I was sad or thinking about my lost home. We're like siblings. I'm here for you, Penn."

The smile on Penn's face melted away. He was staring at the ground, nodding slightly. "Thanks Verge…I guess we both know what it's like to lose our families now, huh?"

"Nope," she said. "You didn't lose all your family, you know." She raised an eyebrow at him knowingly.

Penn chuckled a bit. "Yeah, you're right…"

"We're all here for you, Zero," Verge shrunk small-sized and flew to his shoulder. "It's all going to be just fine. Your parents will continue to save the world in that trapped dimension."

The red-haired boy nodded, assured. "Well…guess that means one thing."

"Stay up past bedtime!"

"What—No. We have to fill in for them, don't we?"

"Ohhh…right, right! Especially now that you proved yourself at this mission. I think we'll be fine." She gave a playful smile. "With a Zero for a leader, I know we will."

"Well, thanks." Penn smirked for a bit, but then slightly hesitated. "Do you really think I can do it? Be a part-time hero, I mean?"

"Sure you can!" Verge gave a salute. "You know, you keep doubting yourself. But today, you proved yourself wrong. I said it once, I'll say it again: you can do it, Zero. And with your trusty fairy on you shoulder and Boone and Sashi on either side, we'll be invincible!" She stood on top of his red hair and beamed. "Trust me."

Penn did. He grinned widely up at her, as the two stared into a mirror. He could do this. He held his finger out to her and she bumped it with her fist. Penn gave a fist pump of determination.

"We'll be the best team!"

Ever since, the quartet devoted their lives to fighting crime and saving the world in many different dimensions. After school, that is. They stuck together, fought together, stood up for each other, and were merely always there for each other.

They all had their parts to play. Boone was the "wiseman". Sashi was the "sidekick". Divergent was the "fairy guide". And of course, Penn was the leader and hero. Together, they were unbeatable. Completing every mission without a second to waste. The four were the best of friends and the "best team."

(Penn: Wherever good is threatened, heroes rise to the challenge and always save the day!

…Except when they don't.

And that's when I go to work

I zap into dimensions everyday, it's my job

Be a hero, save the world, and make things right

Kung-fu moles, rescue trolls, punch a zombie, score a goal!

I'm a robot, I'm a rabbit, I'm a knight

[Stretching, swinging, spying, flying, flipping, monster-kicking]

Boone, Verge, and Sashi always sticking by my side!

No villain's gonna stop…

[Penn Zero! Part-time hero!]

[Penn Zero! Part-time hero!]

[Penn Zero! Part-time hero!]

Penn Zero! Part-time hero!)

How was the prologue? I know most people don't watch Penn Zero or make fanfics of it, but I wanted to be one of the firsts! Please review if I should continue or if it's a good fic so far. Remember, expect episodes from the show because I'm just going to be adding my OC in them! (Warning: There might be some scene changes). I might add some "special episodes" too!

Oh, by the way, if anyone wants to know additional information about Divergent the Fairy, read this to find out:

Full Name: Divergent (yep, that's it)

Nickname: Verge

Birthdate: Unknown (In Penn Zero World: September 1)

Hair Color: Brown

Eye Color: Blue

Skin Color: Pale

Hair Style: Pigtails

Appearance: Verge has pointy ears like a fairy and golden wings. She wears a blue, long-sleeved shirt with spiky edges, red skirt, and brown boots with golden accent (clothes are made out of leaves).

Personality: Verge is a cheerful, passionate, kind fairy that is also oblivious to most things, especially human culture. She sees herself as weak, so she does her best to prove herself strong. She cares about her human family and friends deeply, but she truly wishes to go back to her old dimension, even for just a little while. She has a tiny crush on Penn Zero, but not even knowing what crush is, the affection is mostly not noticeably displayed throughout the story (on fun days, she might even ship PennAshi). Verge does not have a temper, but she will show her other side to anyone who dares cross the line. Other than that, she is usually sweet and caring, and fun to hang around with. Her friendship with Penn, Boone, and Sashi matters most to her than anything.

Please let me know if it was good or not! Thanks. Hope y'all liked it! -Ridaa