Mark continued to run, panting along the course. She was running shoeless, although was wearing socks. The Angel sisters realised quickly that shoes tended to be a no no for them.... they could wear it, but then they all will, and the sensation of five other shoes tended to feel very off putting. Gentle touch things like socks however, were fine. It didn't seem to bother them though, as their feet seemed resilient to this kind of activity.
This was her first time doing anything really physical with her new body. She didn't really want to, but teachers insisted physical education was important- if not even more important then it ever was before. Everyone had to know the limitations and abilities of their new bodies. She wasn't completely sure she had put on the sports bra correctly. Things down there still seemed very bouncy. But it was as tight as she could make it without straining herself. It was annoying, and she really didn't like it. Neither did her sisters, judging from the wave of emotions she was getting.
She had to change after everyone else was done changing. It was a difficult arrangement. There was also the nature of their 'curse' to consider. After a lot of experimenting they knew they could take 'off' their clothes without others also ending up in the same state. They were all very glad to discover that. However in situations where they were partly dressed, the others could potentially end up in that same partly dressed state too.
That being said, there was a substantial time delay before they become synchronised. Not a huge amount, maybe about half a minute. Their Halo's even gave a little light as if it was warning them something was about to happen. If one of her sisters concentrated they could extend this time by a little more, but it was like holding back an ocean. Eventually the force, will, the power, whatever it was... they became in the same physical state. Sadly this only applied to clothing, They always instantaneously felt any physical harm that might come to any of them.. or any other touch.
It made sure Mark and the others changed clothes quickly. They still shared the same feelings of embarrassment and fear after all. There was one very small advantage though: only one of them ever needed to actually get ready and change in the morning; though it did not usually happen that way.
She continued to run, her wings causing an incredible amount of wind resistance to her form. Despite this resistance though, she realised she seemed to be exceptionally physically fit. Her old self would have been exhausted just going half way around, but she still had a lot of stamina left in her. Her speed seemed about the same, although if she could fly she could probably get there faster...
She wondered if she was going to be getting the benefit of everyone's exercise...
She had tried flying once after David was not around but she could not do it... in fact, none of the others have managed it only David. What was so special about her? They were all the same, so they should have the same abilities. She guessed it had to do with David being a nicer person, or didn't have certain thoughts that 'weighted' her. Mark wondered how her life ended up into that drunken spree... how she had become a terrible monster, treating her 'crew' as she did... it made her feel terrible shame. She had always enjoyed being on top of the world, but suddenly the world had changed...
She was no angel, why would the world make her look like one?
She had heard Tiffany become something like a... well... a something. Such a form might have become more suited to her. Even as she ran those vibes were coming off one of her sisters, sprinkling its unease and caution being so close to the antithesis of their own aura. It was very disturbing to have this now when she was trying to concentrate. She ignored those feelings focusing on her run... a sheen of sweat was on her body as she finally finished the course.
"Good job" her coach nodded. "seven minutes thirty six..."
"T-thanks.." she panted.
"Okay take five minutes. We'll then do some warm ups. I'd like to see if you can move those wings as you would your arms. Use every muscle you have... including new ones."
Bryan was looking at Mikey now and then in class. The plant boy noticed she occasionally talked to herself, but it was becoming apparent she had to be talking to someone. Maybe she was connected to the internet here, but the classroom didn't have any wifi hotspots. He also had one curious question about her, but wasn't really sure how to ask it...
Mikey noticed Bryan and smiled. "Hi... something wrong?"
Bryan blushed a slight green at being caught. "Well... I... was just wondering, who you were talking to?"
Mikey wasn't sure if to explain it to Bryan... but maybe he could keep a secret? Would it really matter? For some reason she decided to be discreet about it for now. "Some friends of mine. They um... are from the internet."
Bryan smiled. "That's cool.. um... actually.. there was one question I wondered... but..." it was an embarrassing question and he didn't want to offend her on it.
Mikey looked at the plant boy wondering what he wanted.
Bryan sighed he just had to ask it in the end. "If your a robot... um.. do you feel like metal?" he hoped she wouldn't be mad at the question.
Mikey blinked. "Huh? Well... I don't know." the skin or whatever she had felt just like her normal skin. Perhaps even more precise. If she touched something she could get a reading of exactly how much heat it had. A little uncertainly she held out her hand in the similar way Caitlin had to her once. "go ahead..."
Bryan made contact with the robot girl's hand and found the skin felt incredibly smooth. It was just a little cooler then normal human skin, but certainly not metallic. Possibly some kind of polymer or plastic?
Mikey took this as an opportunity to in turn study Bryan's hand. It had flower petals around his wrists that made it look like natural cuffs. The fingers themselves almost root like, but still possessed the same human sensitivity. She got a temperature reading and found it was typical for a human. "Um.. what's it like being part plant?" she asked.
"Weird" Bryan replied with a shrug. "I sleep in a pot of soil in my bedroom now. I always get the urge to root myself when sleeping. sometimes its a bit of a struggle to get out of the soil."
"Oh..." Mikey thought sadly.
"Its not that bad. Though the doctors said at a certain age I'll probably be rooted for a while. Part of my new life cycle?" Bryan wasn't sure what to make of that part of his transformation, but it wasn't going to happen for a while so why worry now? Besides being rooted in soil was quite comfortable to him. If he wanted to move around he was sure there would be ways of moving his plot of land around.
Mikey thought about her sister Zoe. Did that mean Bryan was similar to her? But Bryan was a boy plant not a girl plant... "I noticed you have to drink a lot too," Mikey said curiously.
"Yeah... I need water and sunlight. I'm not sure what I will do come winter though. I hope I don't have a hibernation cycle. I'll only know at the time."
Mikey felt like the plant changed people got a lot of difficulties. There were many disadvantages... wasn't there any advantage at all?
"Its not all bad," Bryan said as if reading her mind. "I don't need to eat so much, as I produce my own food." He smiled. It was a small advantage but he really didn't want to sound like a sad person to Mikey.
Caitlin came up to them and giggled. "Are you two holding hands?"
Mikey gasped and took her hand away. "We were just um-"
"Just-" Bryan also tried to explain. "Research."
The stone girl smiled knowing what it was like to be curious about everyone. "The teacher told me I can not go naked in class."
"Um.. Sorry to hear that, Caitlin," said Mikey. She wasn't sure what to make of her friends desire... but it didn't really bother her all that much... she wasn't sure if it should have or not.
Caitlin shrugged. "Its okay. They said there are continuously reviewing the rules... maybe one day."
"They asked me to look at their computers and fix them up" Smiled Mikey.
Caitlin smiled. "That sounds really cool. Anything we can do to help?"
"Um- I don't know yet. But I'll think about it," Mikey nodded.
It was at the end of the P.E session, and Mark waited outside the ladies changing area. She wasn't comfortable changing around anyone else, given what changing entailed for her, so continued to wait until the last one was done.
She entered the changing rooms about half an hour later. She stripped off her clothing quickly, the angel was now completely naked. She glanced around a bit nervously, she didn't really want anyone else to see her like this. But it was the only way...
She had a quick shower, gasping as it had become cold. Her sisters acted with bewilderment, their emotions getting very annoyed with her. "I got to clean myself up okay!" she said annoyed with them. Not that they could hear it. They would have to just accept it for a while. She tried to be quick, She ran soap along her body and under her arms... she glanced down at the shapely orbs of her breasts, trying not to think about it too much.
After it was done she grabbed the towel, and started to pat dry herself.
They had already learned from past experience, wearing a towel was technically clothing to their curse... and she really didn't want to experience the anger that would occur if she messed this up. After she was dry, she quickly put on her bra, and panties. She wondered which one of her sisters actually bought these... they were not 'that' frilly but they were just a bit too feminine. She had only a few seconds more to ponder it though, as her halo was glowing.. she quickly put on the rest of her robe, as the halo pulsed its light.
She sensed the bewilderment of her sisters once again changing into these clothes... but nobody was in a state of panic. That was good.
The robes were... comfortable. She couldn't deny that. But maybe someday they could try out more 'normal' clothing. Even if shoes were not possible, maybe they could try a pair of 'soft' jeans, or something...
She quickly packed the rest of her things away as she went for her next class.
"Well Met Jon," Smiled Brittany.
"Er.. Hi. I'd like you to meet some of my friends. This is Karyn" She gestured to the cecaelia girl. "And this is Tim, who I met yesterday."
Brittany smiled again and drew a more then curious look to Tim. "I am honoured to make your acquaintances," She said.
Tim grinned. "No need to be so formal."
"Its just her way," Jon explained. She wasn't sure Brittany can help the way she talked or viewed the world.
"It's really nice to meet you," Karyn said. She felt she had to keep on her toes though. This person knew about the stone... what else could she know?
"Forgive what might be an impertinent question Lady Karyn, but... how do you manage to stay aloft?"
Karyn blinked. "Huh?"
"She means how are you standing up" explained Jon.
"Oh... well... my legs have enough strength to stand on. Its not exactly comfortable on land, but.. its not impossible" She explained.
"You are fortunate not to be burdened by your form," She nodded. She looked to Tim. "As are you, dark one. To walk in worlds of light."
Tim smiled if a bit unsure. "I don't really know much about the beings I am based on... but I find I can see better in the dark now-" He stopped as the light in the class seemed to get a little brighter to his sensitive eyes.
There was a sudden explosion of light in the class, which made everyone startled.
Tiffany looked the most shocked. The light emanated from the angel girl. Instead of her P.E kit she was now wearing her robe. She looked fresh faced, as if she had just had a shower... even her hair seemed kind of wet. She stretched out her wings as she glanced down at herself, then tried to act nonchalantly to all the stares.
Adora was positively purring as she stared at the angel her curiosity increasing a thousand times over.
Tiffany however, was staring as if the angel did something threatening... this was magic.. and she was feeling the angels aura on her own self. She wanted to shut off that light.. that halo... David was on her list now, as well as Karyn and Jon.
The teacher was also at a loss on what to say... but asked the class to continue. This was probably not the first strange thing that was to happen today afterall.
