Author: Liam James

DEAD SPIES Chapter 1

“LUI SCARLET GET YOUR LAZY BUTT OUTTA THAT BED RIGHT NOW”,  screamed my sister, Poppy,  right into my left ear. It’s the first day back to school, so Poppy being Poppy expects us to be ready to leave like an hour before school. It means more free time, but it also means getting up way earlier than necessary. “ go away Poppy, no one likes the morning”. “I think that by ‘ everyone’, you mean everyone except you. Everyone else is ready, so just get up already”. “Fine”.

My parents died in a house fire when I was 5, so ever since Poppy has been taking care of us. That is me, Lucas and susie. Lucas and me have been like best friends since ever since we could talk. We’re twins. Susie, the youngest, is still learning how to talk, but I have a feeling her and Poppy will get in just fine.
Once I’m ready to leave, I put on my headphones and the newest album of my favourite band, The Mayhem, and head off for school. First thing I have is music, the only thing I enjoy about school. I’m currently learning the trumpet. Once I sit down, the teacher announces that there are gonna be a few changes in how the class is gonna work. For one, we are getting a new teacher, and I’m not even sure if they are human. His name is Dave, and he looks like the teacher from assassination classroom but with horns and a party hat thing on. Also quite a lot more humanoid and also wearing a navy blue suit. Most of the other kids are complaining at this, but I don’t mind so long as we get the same work as before.”you will also have to attend assembly third period today, as Dave has some things to discuss to you”, the teacher says. Everyone starts asking questions immediately and I fined the noise quite overwhelming, so in go the headphones.

We practice our instruments for the rest of the period, and then Dave comes in right before the bell. The first thought I have is how short he is. He’s gotta be at most 4.6. “Hello class. As you know, my name is Dave, and it is lovely to see you all”. “Bit nice for the first day”, I whisper to Lucas. He giggled a bit but I can tell he’s worried. Dave seems to give off weird vibes. I tell him it’s gonna be fine and he gives me a light smile. But he still looks worried. Honestly so do I.