Allie's Wings

Allie had no talent. All the other girls had grown into their special niches, the talents that made them special. Allie hadn’t found her power yet. The other girls, Kyra, mostly, teased her about her lack of power.

One day, after a particularly brutal tormenting by Kyra, Allie sat on the wooden tree-swing trying to make sense of it. Why was she the only girl without a talent? Why her? She jumped out of the swing and felt at home. Right there in the air. But that feeling did not last for long and she was snatched out of the sky. She landed on her feet and pulled into a crouch. Kyra stalked over. Her talent was finding peoples weaknesses. She would probably be drafted by the government.

“Hello Talentless. How’s your talent coming? Not so well? I made a list and here are some things I know can’t be your talent: Brains, speed, athletic ability, brawn, etc. In short, I don’t think you’ll ever be good at anything. I think you’ll be talentless forever. What do you think Mina?” Mina nodded her head. Allie felt like bursting. Why couldn’t Kyra understand? Then Allie got angry. Very angry. A sudden, sharp pain set her shoulders on fire. She fell to her knees while Kyra laughed.

“Bowing to me, are you? There’s no need for that. I’m no better than you. Oh wait I am because I have a tal-” Kyra started. But she was cut off. Immense colored monarch wings exploded from Allie’s back. Her face lit up in joy. She did have a talent. She did! She rose up in the air, her wings beating quickly. She waved at Kyra, joy and triumph evident on her face. Allie had wings!