Elevated (Book 1): Elevated by Kaplan Daniel Solomon

Author:Kaplan, Daniel Solomon [Kaplan, Daniel Solomon]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: sci-fi, superhero, dystopia, YA, adventure, comic book
Published: 2014-09-23T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER ELEVEN

I sit at my desk, and wait for a text from Jex to let me know he found something in the pictures. Nothing yet. Today we begin our preparation for the Standard Knowledge Test, or SKT. It’s what the good universities use to determine if you have the intelligence to be a part of their school. Elevateds want to get a good score too, although some rare powers make it easy to get into their programs. Having a brain-related ability makes the test even more difficult. Those Elevateds are required to take specialized tests, as their scores would otherwise be off the charts. But just because your brain processes information quickly doesn’t mean you know how to use it.

“Before we begin,” says Miss Laura. “I have an announcement to make. Today we will be joined by fellow classmates from the Undetermined group.”

Aaron leans over. “Lessers.”

I smack his arm. He knows I hate that term.

“These students do not know their ability, and some may not develop one. So, I ask that each of you behave courteously towards them. Alright?”

The class voices their agreement. Miss Laura leaves the room and after a few minutes, returns with a group of students. I notice Lillia enter and I wave her over. Her face lights up and she takes the seat next to mine.

“Nice to see you here,” I say and I immediately kick myself. Stupid. Here she is, unaware of her ability or what it could be. Of course it’s not nice to be here.

She gives a worn out sigh. “Glad to be here too. It was getting depressing in the other class.”

I can only imagine. Sitting there watching others develop powers while you can’t get anywhere had to be incredibly frustrating.

***

It’s the end of the day and I still haven’t received a message from Jex. Any hope of receiving information is disappearing by the second.

Class ends and we head out to the hallway. Shelly stands by the door, as if waiting for us to tell her something. Aaron storms past her as if she doesn’t exist. I just give a shake of my head. She nods sadly and exits the room behind us. I should be grateful she didn’t rat us out to her father, but I don’t like feeling like I owe her something now.

Lillia gently tugs on my arm. “Is she still upset about being a Flier?”

I explain what I can, minus the breaking into her house part.

“I’ve decided that I can’t worry,” Lillia says. “I don’t know what I have, but I know it’s not important.”

I put my arm around her shoulder. “You don’t know that. Some great powers develop later. Like, you could be a Regenerator, or maybe a Resilient. They don’t test for that. I mean, how could they? Can’t exactly set you on fire and see if you don’t burn.”

Lillia pushes my arm off. “You don’t have to make me feel better, Rose. I’ve learned to live with my situation.” She says it bravely, but her face shows how conflicted she feels.

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