Elements of Their Own

By: M14Mouse

Disclaimer: Don't own them.

Summary: How did four wildly different people become friends? Well, it all started with a trip….

Quick A/N: Vida and Chip are both seven.

((Vida's Pov))

I was swinging my legs angrily. It was no fair. That boy should be here and not me. I was just protecting Maddie. That's all. There is this weird boy was sitting two chairs down from me. He was wearing a superhero costume with a cape. I heard about him. I just can't remember his name. Most of the other kids seem to pick on him. He didn't mind at all. He would continue to play by himself. Sometimes, I want to stop them but I had to protect Maddie. Mommy told me too. I look around before sliding next to the strange boy.

"Why are you wearing a cape?" I asked.

"I am a superhero." The boy said proudly.

"But if you are a superhero, why are you in school?" I said and then the boy frowned for a moment.

"Mommy makes me go to school." The boy said.

"That is okay. Mommy makes me go to the school too. What are you doing here?" I ask.

"I interrupt Mr. Henson's class…but he was so boring. We keep doing the same thing over again. Just I wanted to make things exciting again. What did you do?" The boy said.

"A boy was picking on my sister and I had to beat him up." I said. The boy just looked me for a moment. I didn't have that many friends because they're afraid I'd beat them up.

Maybe, this strange boy thought the same thing. His eyes lit up and a smile appeared on his face.

"You are a superhero, too!" The boy said with a big smile.

"What?" I asked.

"You protect your sister from the bad guys. That makes you a superhero." The boy said.

"Really?" I said with a smile and giggle. This strange boy just called me a superhero. No one told me that I was a superhero before. Most people tell me that I am a bad girl. I sort of like being called a superhero.

"Yup…You are Superhero…urgh…what is your name?" The boy said.

"My name is Vida but I like V better." I said.

"Well, Superhero V. My name is Superhero Chip. Can you keep a secret? My secret name is Charlie Thorn. But only Mommy and Daddy call me that name." Chip said.

"Don't worry. I'll keep your secret." I said.

"Good. That is the first rule of being a superhero." He said.

"There are rules?" I said. I didn't know superhero had rules.

"Yup…First rule is to always keep your real name a secret. Second rule is to protect anyone that needs your help." He said happily.

"But what if they don't want your help?" I said.

"Well…at least, you offer!" He said with a smile.

"Oh…what is the next rule?" I said.

"Uhh…Fourth rule…uhh…my mom says to eat my veggies. Blah…that is stupid superhero rule." He said with a sigh.

"Blah…my mom has the same rule. Green beans are so nasty." I said as my face made a funny look

"Blah…I hate collie greens." He said with a face.

"Eww…" We said at the same time. We looked at each other and started to laugh. Once we stop laughing, he started to talk again.

"Mom always makes me clean my room too. She says superheroes must keep their room clean. So, they can find their super weapons. I don't believe her because I know my water gun is always under my bed." He says.

"My dad is same way! He won't me go out in play until my room is clean. He won't let me stuff anything in the closet or under the bed!" I said.

"Mom and Dads are sneaky like that. They know all of our hiding places." He said with a pout.

"It is no fair." I said as I folded my arms across my chest.

She shifted uncomfortable in her chair. It was strange. She didn't like silence but with Chip, it was okay.

"Is there another rule?" I asked.

"Yup…it is the most important rule of all! Superheroes must be friends!" He said. But he looked down for a moment and he looked sad.

"But only…if you want too." He said softly.

My eyes widen slightly. He wanted to be my friend. It wasn't because mom and dad made him. It wasn't because Maddie was there either. He wanted to be my friend just because…

"Of course, I want to be your friend…even if you are a bit weird." I said.

"Mom says being weird is good. Guess what? You are my friend to…forever and forever until the sun go boom!" He said with a grin. He waved his arms around happily. I giggled to myself as I watched my friend.

"Vida…" Her dad's voice called out to her. I turned around to see my daddy standing there.

"Hey, daddy." She said as she looked over at her new friend. He looked over at her daddy carefully.

"What did you do this time, Vida?" Her daddy said with a sigh.

"Someone was picking on Maddie, daddy! I couldn't stay there and do nothing! Mommy wouldn't like it!" I said loudly. Her daddy looked sad for a moment.

"Mr. V's daddy…uhh….I don't know what happened…but but….Vida was being a superhero...and protecting her sister." He said. She beamed at her friend. She couldn't believe that he was standing up for her.

"And you are?" Her daddy said. He almost looked amused by Chip.

"I am Chip, Mr. V's daddy. I am Vida's friend." Chip said with a big grin.

"I see…" Her daddy said with a smile. I could see daddy liked Chip.

"Mr. Rocca…the principal will see you now." The secretary said as she opened the door.

"Come on, V. Let's get this straight out. It is nice to meet you, Chip." Daddy said. Chip leaned over and whisper into my ear.

"I can help you get out, V. I know how to work a fire thingys. That will give you time to escape." Chip said in a matter fact tone. She giggled to herself.

"No worries, Chip. I will be fine. Seeya soon, right?" I said.

"Of course, I will be right here." Chip said as a grin.

Next Chapter: When Two Become Three

A/N: If you recall this, yes, it is from the first chapter of Bare Threads. I just decide to expand it…damn, editing….that is where the plot bunny came from! . Anyway, Maddie's chapter is next. Read and Review if you wish.