Petti Penyeta

* Annabelle Dagursdottir (Mother; deceased)
* Jay Thayere (brother)
* Jethro Katens (son)
 **Relationship(s)**
* Hopkins Adams (2010-13)

Petti Penyeta (born 1st August 1992) is a former child soldier who became a full-fledged warrior. Of European descendent, she was placed into an orphanage following her parent's death during the war, where she was unknowingly trained to fight in along with the other children. Following a number of fatal missions, she managed to escape with other children before being separated by another orphanage-foster care home where she had since accepted as her real home.

Petti attended Hardon Mills for her compulsory education from third grade through graduation. Her social class had risen and fallen as she shifted from popularity into an outcasted rebel. While she fitted in with her peers, she found her real calling outside in the action leading her decision to forgo higher education in place for joining the military ranks.

## The Great Escape

Sometime in early 1996 at the age of 3, Petti is removed from her birth home following her parents' deaths. Not having any record of other relatives save her missing brother she is cycled through a series of group homes before she is finally sent out of the country to one orphanage with enough room for her to stay. As soon as Petti had entered in, she knew things were different as soon as the social worker had left. Her first day she was introduced to Jay, a boy much taller and only a few years older than her. She knew nothing of him at first sight, yet felt a sense of familiarity around him that made her feel safe even though it was not possible to feel that way in the home. Petti made her first kill with an exotic jaguar-leopard mix after being thrown in the same cage as it. Not long after surviving she was only given a few moments to rest in her new room before another fight broke out for her. She was expected to kill Jay, but decided against it in the end which in turn saved her sanity at the cost of more bruises.

For the next three years, Petti had to survive without shedding tears in order to avoid further punishment. Following the first fight, she befriended Jay who appreciated her choice to not kill in an effort to protect her as a pseudo-brother. Her first early meal at the Cafeteria only ended in disaster when she was forced to fight another boy, Cad. For no apparent reason Cad expressed extreme dislike of Petti and would've killed her if it wasn't for her being protected by Jay and ordered by the others to only test her until she's old enough.

   The majority of the missions given to the young orphans are dangerous, often with many not coming back in time on the Helicopters (alternatively named: The Cops). In 1999 the final mission for Petti and Jay involves them entering into a factory to retrieve a lost package to return back to the orphanage before they are caught. They both having missed their ride decide to steal a motorbike to travel to the factory following The Cop's lead. After being reprimanded for missing it, their punishment is demoting their previous position of the lookout to being in the front lines. Which involve them infiltrating the building to retrieve it first hand. After separating from Cad and Jay, Petti goes by herself to find the control room later. She finds out eavesdropping from her superiors that they would be leaving with or without them after a certain time. Petti retrieves the key to the control room and is joined by Jay and soon Theeda, who was told to take over for them. Theeda convinces them to go for the package with her as their guide to open any unlocked doors along the way. It is not until the final moments of the mission where they realized they are all trapped with poisonous lizards chasing after them where they find the lost package is a bomb set to detonate before they can turn back.
Surviving the chaos with a seriously broken leg, Petti and Theeda find Jay and they hide out in a cave to rest before trying to find Cad. Another danger is among them though as rumored Snatchers roam around the area at night to steal lost children. Jay is torn between wanting to find Cad to prevent him from being snatched and protecting the girls, the latter which he is forced to choose. Eventually, they are all snatched in the end, with Petti forced to find all three of her friends by herself. She uses the healing liquid sparsed around the building to keep her leg functioning while moving. She reunites with Cad during a battle, where they then set aside their differences, at last, to search for Jay and Theeda. Petti feels some peace when she finally reunites with them all together only for it to come to an end when they are attacked by Ghouls that separate them one last time.

## The Beginning

* 2000
* 2001
* 2002
* 2003-04

### 2000

Petti is transferred to another group home where she is hesitant on revealing her previous location. When she was searched, her records are shown as she is arranged to be sent back. The embassy is then informed on the disappearance of the superiors of said orphanage who will now be tried for trafficking of children and abuse. Forced to accept the fact that she will never see her friends again, she is reluctantly carted to another private orphanage geared to not only orphans but trouble runaways and abused children.

Secluded by the forest, where many creatures roam. It is nearly impossible for any to escape, which Petti took as a challenge. Not long before she could get settled, Petti runs away into the forest. A group of young children is sent after her to rescue where she retaliates. Not willing to accept defeat she challenges the leader Freddy Jr. again only to clutch her chest in pain before doubling over. Waking up days later she learns of her severe heart condition that caused her to require immediate surgery, along with the amputating of her left leg.

Devastated, Petti is now left to reflect on all the events that had happened. She is left with only the school nurse for company with the exception of Freddy Jr. and one of his younger brothers, Hopkins, who has the chicken pox. Petti thanks Freddy Jr. for rescuing her as she get acquainted with the two of them. Once Freddy Jr. is escorted out, Petti and Hopkins get acquainted, eventually being friends. She learns of his family and history with the polio virus that had made walking difficult ever since for him. Petti doesn't tell of her past or old friends, instead saying she might not run away after all if it's as good as he says it is living here.

Petti's recovery ends in November where she is given a full health check up, identity, clothes and a room of her own in the girl's section. She is immediately offered to play with Freddy Jr's gang who promises to look out for her and Hopkins while they adventure into the forest at their usual spot since they are the youngest. Petti gets acquainted with Furby and Kitty, who are both quick with making her feel welcome and trying to improve her looks. She meets the older and taller boys, Tony and Jack who are brothers and another girl named Rachael who tells Petti she has a sister close to her age that she hadn't seen in years. Lastly Petti meets Flip, who is the second leader of the group and Kitty's cousin. Their fun is cut short when a group of monsters starts to surround them, pointed out by Hopkins. While Furby, Hopkins and Kitty scream in fright they are protected by the others while Petti looks on. Furby and Kitty help Petti up before being lead by Rachael out of danger while the boys hold them off during their escape. With no one seriously hurt, Petti reflects on what had just happened. While some of her new friends talk about finding a new spot to hang out, the desire to run away nearly deminished.

Petti goes through some tests to figure out her academic level. Her IQ score is high along with her vocabulary, her reading, writing and arithmatic scores are fairly low. So she is set for crash courses before the new year so she can be placed into the third grade. It was a new experience seeing as only boys at her previous orphanage were ever given lessons, she had to rely on Jay to learn anything new outside of battle.

The year 2001 fear spreads around the campus, where Petti hears claims that the school will turn into frost and chrome overnight and the world coming to an end once the new year in the millennium begins. Believing that something big will happen at the school Petti walks around looking for items that would serve to protect her including a hard blue protective hat. Classes are cancelled on New Years Eve as it is revealed that an all day party will commence. In the end Petti with the gang see nothing more than many bright fireworks as the year 2000 turns to 2001.

### 2001

The morning after, Petti is relieved to not see anything change in the world for her. She fits right in with others as she officially starts classes. It takes some adjustment for her with remaining seated all throughout the day, making her anticipate recesses and weekends. Day by day she would hang out with the older girls from the group she was first introduced into. They start calling her "Penny" finding it more girly than "Petti". Always having to play keep up with the boys, this was a strange but interesting feeling knowing she was for once accepted for being a girl. At the same time though, she found their talks about dating and looking their best for the boys dull. So when games came along Penny would side with the boys before encouraging her girl friends to be as tough as them.

The group spent their time during the year in the forest and in the courtyard. Penny watched the middle school's sports teams with many others as Rachael was participating. The school reached 4th place in their county in the end. Rachael look Penny aside one day to inform her that her younger sister Sabrina would be joining them and was hoping she would be her friend knowing how shy she is.

By the summer, Sabrina arrived where they continually spent time all three of them. Just as warned, Sabrina remains quiet around Penny who takes it upon herself to make her happy and wanting to talk more. For the remainder of the year, Sabrina gains more confidence as she hangs out with Penny as they're protected with Hopkins during their adventures out. One mission involves rescuing an older girl, who has been abandoned as overheard by one of the gang. Penny and Sabrina sneak into the hall of files to gain information on her before being caught. They are forced to stay indoors, with Hopkins help they escape their dorm in order to travel with the gang.

It's a long trek before they make it into an abadoned building. Penny recognises the area as the place she once lived in before her greatest mission years ago. She mentions being here before and helps lead the group around the area which is now overcome with beasts and monsters. Eventually they find the girl, Alexandria, who was reported missing as a young girl descendant to a royal family. They make their way back home, eventually, taking a night off to recover before arriving home. Of course, the gang gets in trouble for leaving grounds and not returning, leading to higher security, but are rewarded for saving Alexandria who now has to remain for a few months before she can be taken home.

Alexandria and Penny's interactions are limited. Penny could see she's pretty quiet but into her creativity. After some time she overhears while with the group that she finds the royal heritage suffocating and how the time spent outside meant alot to her. Eventually Alexandria is reported missing. With no clues on her whereabouts. Penny, Sabrina and Hopkins one day are out without the group to stretch Hopkins legs out after they fully recover. Sabrina suggests they play tag and they wander into the forest before getting lost. They eventually find each other but near a den of large beasts that reminds Penny of the fateful night at the facility. She doesn't tell them this but insists they go back only to find themselves surrounded by other creatures. They climb the tree but due to Hopkins still getting use to his legs he is unable to climb up but he is saved as Penny and Sabrina jump back down and to attack it. Sabrina gets a bad cut on her leg from the creature. But it wasn't the injury that caused her to scream, it was the sight on Alexandria tied and killed. It was a scream loud enough to alert the group who had been searching for them. They tell them that help is on the way, with no time to grieve Tony and Jack attack the creature keeping it off her as the other three are taken to hide while the others who have weapons attack the others. Penny hears another scream, much louder than before from Sabrina as she sees her older sister barely able to handle one. Freddy Jr. and Flip go after it but to no avail as they witness her gruesome death. This time the scream alerts the adults who find the scene and put a stop to it, forcing the rest of the group to retreat. Penny is shocked by the sight but given her previous experience manages to push away her sadness as she keeps close to Sabrina who lost not only her sister but a friend. It would be many months before they are able to dare venture outside the limits again.

### 2002

After the big move, it is a new school year as Penny is permitted to attend the seventh grade at the age of nine. Penny focuses more on her social status and where she fits in after spending enough time, she found herself in good spirits most of the time. She was bored of the indoors and her enjoyment of the outdoors was part of her personality. She was Sabrina's official best friend by choice given their hard times. Sabrina was back in her shell still recovering from the loss of her sister, but didn't stop her from enjoying life. Penny was more outgoing than her and was willing to help her older friend out more than ever. She was a third wheel to her and Flip and though she would not admit it, she grew to like him as well and they became a trio of sorts.

Penny didn't hang out with Hopkins as much unless the group was all together again, but gradually she saw less of him as she hang out more with the older guys who were in the same grade as her now. When Sabrina and Flip were alone together, Penny would hang out with Freddy Jr. and Katie or Katie and Furby. She sometimes hung out with the new girl Donna, but didn't connect with her as well unless it was to do with dance. She enjoyed the attention as she went through the school helping out. By the end of the year, everyone would know her name.

### 2003-04

The eighth grade. There was no other grade like it for her. High school was just around the corner as she was finally one of the top dogs in the school. As with last year Penny continued hanging out with her group but much less with Hopkins as he started coming out of his own shell by asking a new girl in his grade, Tierra, out. The news shocked everyone but in a positive way. One of her friends Furby is seen less in school due to her chance at stardom with her music career, but Penny helps catch her up with her studies. In exchange she is invited to Japan with her first international concert as a backup dancer, which Penny happily accepts.

Penny with the group go on a few adventures in the forest, one involving a secret tomb filled with monsters. She discovers a sword and makes use of it on the enemies.
Penny worries about her friends after the news of Freddy Jr. breaking up with Katie and later Sabrina with Flip. Neither Freddy Jr. or Katie are upset about it, since they saw each other more as best friends than lovers. Sabrina however became quieter again, leading Penny to investigate on why. Sabrina wouldn't share much other than saying they had larger differences. Rumors spread that Flip apparently likes someone else but he neither confirms or denies this rumor. Flip and Sabrina eventually are friendly with each other again, which makes Penny happy since she likes hanging out with both of them, especially Flip who would make her laugh more than the others.

Sabrina starts hinting to Penny that she might be the girl he's rumored to like now. Penny is shocked at this but doesn't want to believe it, insisting that they're only friends. Sabrina tells her that she doesn't mind if he does and that they should date if she feels the same. Penny refuses to answer and would rather not think about it any further. The rest of eighth grade goes smoothly, as the end of the year approaches. Penny suggests to the group that they should go into the forest for old time's sake since it had been so long. Not everyone wants to though, so Penny decides to go by herself. She is joined with Sabrina, Flip, Hopkins and Tierra before Freddy Jr. brings the rest in. They don't go very far after seeing the memorial spot of Rachael and Alexandria. Talking about the next year as most of them will be in high school at last, they make a small pact to never end things and remain close even when separated.

The next day there is the talent show, Penny, Sabrina, Furby, Katie and Donna win the show beating out high schoolers with their dance act on Crazy in Love. In the few weeks after, they are scheduled to take flight to Japan. It turns into a middle school graduation trip with the whole class coming along to support Furby. The girls sneak out at night through the window to have a night out with the help of the boys. At the club they have a good time before Flip starts dancing with Penny, who doesn't object. Sabrina dances with Tony meanwhile before things get closer between them. Penny shares her first kiss with Flip before running away feeling like she betrayed Sabrina. Sabrina notices and follows her out where they have a talk. Penny goes back inside where their supervisors find them. They're forced to travel back home facing extra chores for the summer.
## A Flock of Rains

It is the first day of ninth grade for Petti, who officially goes by that name. During the rest of the summer, it becomes evident that Petti has grown up a lot. Though twelve years old, she is taller than a number of her girl classmates. With her clothes now too small she travels with some of the girls to one of the city's stores to buy some new outfits.

    The beginning of high school for Petti starts out great, she gets more acquainted with the upperclassmen and is shown to be the cool girl right away with Sabrina. Though reserved it's obvious Sabrina gets more attention for her more mature looks. Petti trades in her mini skirts for shorts and buttoned up vests would now tie her long hair into a plait. One announcement came into an effect due to the shortage of food supply that students physically capable would be able to group up and take on some monsters to convert into money or higher grades. Petti is excited about this due to her love of adventuring and is quick to find Freddy Jr. and convince him to round up everyone once again. Freddy Jr. though hesitant eventually caved into going through as long as enough pass the physical and would need a sponsor.

Petti immediately shares the good news with Sabrina who is not as enthusiastic over the idea but agrees to go along with it since it would be a nice distraction. Later sharing the news with Flip, he is one of the few along with Tony, Jack, and Furby who are thrilled about it. She feels more nervous around Flip but hides it by acting more confident around him, which is not an easy task when he agrees to train her more in combat due to their similar fighting style.

Eventually, her fake confidence becomes genuine as she feels on top of the world with juggling friends, schoolwork and fighting missions. During one outing with the group, she talks with Flip outside by the campfire to keep the first watch as the rest fall asleep. Eventually, they fall asleep, nearly risking the group's lives but in the morning the worst they endured was a stern warning from Freddy Jr. to the amusement of others. Sabrina looked distantly at Petti who explains that nothing happened between them. Sabrina merely smiles and tells her it's fine and that she has moved on and that she should go for Flip as it's becoming more evident to the others.

The following day, Petti does not need to make the first move when Flip pulls her aside before class to have a chat. He mentions the Homecoming dance is quite close and that they should pick up where they left off. Petti hesitates for a moment, before remembering Sabrina's approval. Not wanting to seem as afraid as before, she grins and says it was about time before they kiss officially as a couple. By homecoming they were nominated for Prince and Princess in their 9th-grade class, only to lose out to Freddy Jr. and Sabrina to others dismay. Despite that surprise, they have a good time. The rest of the months leading up to the end of the year were great for both of them with the end of the year approaching close. Petti received her grades and felt she could've done better but was satisfied at knowing she could progress into the 10th grade with the rest. Her and the gang celebrate, only for it to be cut short at the news of Flip's older brother Chip being killed in action overseas.

## The Revolution

* 2005
* 2006
* 2007
* 2008
* 2009
* 2010

### 2005

The summer of 2005 started out on a low note for Petti and her friends as Flip's older brother Chip was killed. Dealing with the aftermath was hard on everyone, especially Flip who had him as his only living relative. He grew quiet which was unlike him to Petti. It was during this year that she began to experience betrayal and loss when advice from Sabrina seemingly helpful only seemed to make things worse between her and Flip.

Petti and Jake decided to spend more time together than with their old gang, as their coined group A Flock of Rains was started to fade due to everyone finding their individuality at last. They would double date with Hopkins and Tierra who somewhat mirrored them with Hopkin's shyness and Tierra's outgoing spunkyness. Sabrina also started dating Freddy Jr. after being rejected by Tony who wanted Furby (now being called Shannon again). Jake started to talk more but in a more calm state than previously with less joking. Petti started to like this side of him despite the lack of humor that she originally liked about him. They would regularly snog away from the others as usual, sometimes skipping lessons to do so..

The first day of 10th grade arrived eventually, with due to the loss of a former staff ended up with the school becoming even stricter. Groups were forced to disband officially, with attendance being mandatory for schooling. Petti was shocked about this and wanted something to be done about it. Freddy Jr. did seem to agree but only half-heartedly seeing as he didn't want the others getting possibly killed over it again. Petti focused on her studies and physical activities more making her more busy than usual to spend as much time with Jake outside their few classes and lunch together. She trusted Sabrina to keep his spirits up when he's not around the guys as Furby was away touring for her singing career.

Petti's body goes through some changes as she starts developing though her perky attitude seems to have diminished from the constant put downs from older girls. After a rude comment regarding her body she punches one of the girls a big fight started that ended up with her being removed from the class. In order for Petti who insisted on still being as actively fit but needing the credit had to take gym in the middle school section again. This didn't make her happy, even with having Tierra as company.

She attended the Homecoming 2005 with Jake who started to open up again as he once did, but did notice his loss of weight. Petti suggested they go out to eat, possibly sneak out of the school grounds like old times. To her surprise, he declined having promised to help Sabrina with her homework. Not wanting to risk herself by going out alone, she decided to join them and make it a study group.

When homecoming dance began, the dress code was less formal due to budget of the other students and lack of permission to go out into the city to buy new stuff. There was only a Homecoming King and Queen for the seniors which didn't bother Petti who only wanted some time with Jake again who was beginning to act his old self again. What gained everyone's attention was Sabrina's attire with shorts shorter than the mini skirts Petti use to wear with a crop top and her hair braided into a high plait. Everyone's eye was on her which somehow bothered Petti. Even though Sabrina was supposedly dating Freddy Jr. she had a feeling they were just as friends.

The rest of the dance went fine up until the late evening. Jake invited her outside the dance hall outside to look at the dark sky. They talked for a while after kissing when his hands went over Petti in areas she was never use to having hands at. She wasn't happy and angered enough to leave him out and confide in Sabrina. Sabrina merely looked at her and questioned how all the attention she wanted from Jake after what he had to deal with in the summer she was now brushing it away. Petti was surprised at Sabrina's response making her snap that she wasn't as fast as her before leaving. She later regretted saying that and although she was not a fan of the moves Jake was putting on her, she decided to go find him and talk it out. But she couldn't find him and instead went to sleep over it.

The next morning after she didn't see Sabrina come back to her room, so she went to the washroom before breakfast only to see the most horrible. Sabrina had gone and slit her own neck. Screaming Petti went to get the nurse as others saw, before she was taken away. Concern now went over to Sabrina who had regressed into her depression. Sabrina did not cut deeply enough to kill herself, but was left now with an ugly scar that only a scarf could hide over the bandanges. Not knowing what to say to her especially after snapping at her last time, Petti asked Jake to talk with her instead seeing as she could not face her and anyone after such a shocking thing. Jake suggested an apology after hearing what she last said to her before talking things out, seeing as she was her friend right before going to Sabrina's room.

Petti thought deeply, wondering why she couldn't face her or anything else. She remembered the time she saw Rachael in an eery reminder that she had unknowingly caused it, but couldn't see how she missed this. So she went to Sabrina's room to face the issue only be confronted with Jake holding her hand and looking sorrowful at her. There was a certain spark between them that she long ago remembered seeing when they had first dated. As a kid named Penny, Petti did not find anything wrong and was so happy for them when they were together, but here they were not and she was angered at them. But didn't say anything since she knowingly told Jake to go speak with her. So instead she slammed the door out and went to the forest with determination to find a monster to kill. But she was caught and made to return inside for class.

Petti wasn't happy still by lunch time when Jake sat next to her. Ignoring him when he tried to speak with her until he left her alone. By then did she feel guilty. Why she felt guilty for being angry on something she caused conflicted her. She had no idea how to work out these feelings and decided to speak with an old friend, Hopkins. Who always had an ear for her problems without complaint. Talking with him helped her remember the safe feeling she got with Jake when he was with her. She decided to apologize on not expressing herself but was determined to find out what he felt for Sabrina. The plan did not go well as planned as Jake didn't give a clear answer on his feelings with Sabrina, but was vocal on the lack of trust from Petti. She was stunned, but not for long before telling him that he had been breaching her trust with how fast he wanted to take their relationship. This was not the fun Jake she had grown to love and with that she walked off.

This back and forth was driving her crazy at this rate. She was forced instead to speak with Sabrina or at least ask of her, since she was forced to keep her vocal cords at rest incase she damaged them. From all the signs, Sabrina mentioned that as everyone grew apart and into their own interests she was finding less herself. Petti did recall her spending more time with Jake instead of Sabrina lately, but assumed from Homecoming that her and Freddy Jr. were to be the next hot couple. This wasn't true the more she heard and it was quite clear. Sabrina was never over Jake after all. Petti had no words for her anymore, after apologizing about calling her a slut, she wished nothing more than for her to get better. She now had to find Jake.

He wasn't outside anymore so she asked a few people who mentioned him walking with Freddy Jr towards the restroom. Since it was so late no one else was going to be there so Petti went into the men's restroom to talk it out. What she saw was unlike anything she had seen or heard in a long time. Standing there as her boyfriend and friend kissed, she felt an odd sense of familiarity but had no clue on why. She questioned them, only for Freddy Jr. to run off. Apparently Jake was just as shocked as she was over it, deciding that he wasn't going to talk with him anymore. Petti didn't know what to say seeing as she had always liked Freddy Jr. but had been so angry over Jake's attitude with her. She was fed up with not getting an answer, so she made one. They were over.

Afterward she went to find Freddy Jr. and confront him over it, doing it in the worst way possible, unknowingly to her. She asked in front of his friends about him kissing Jake. Seeing his reaction and the other guys, she realized her mistake and only made it worse by apologizing about it, thus confirming the truth. Now Freddy Jr. no longer would speak with her and some of the old gang were deeply upset at her over it. It was too much for Petti who walked back to her dorm in a trancelike blank state. It was time for a change.

It was late evening after dinner time when Petti awoke from a needed nap. It was not a dream that happened. In one day she lost her old friends and boyfriend in one day. She was an outcast in high school with average grades, especially after missing her classes of the day. She would be in trouble, but there was too much stress to deal with. So she had only one place to go. Away from Hardon Mills. Packing her essentials, since Sabrina would not be back in their dorm for a number of weeks, Petti went out of her room. She had to hide in a few rooms to pass the Professors and other staff members. Now she had to escape the facility herself, which was not easy. Taking a huge black cloak, she hid in the dark night under it to go through the fence gating them from the forest. It took a while for her to cut an opening large enough for her to fit in, but small enough for others to not notice. Then she was out. Taking a new path through the forest. She remembered the paths her friends would always go through to be safe, but safety was not her concern. Petti wanted out and went the way towards the open road.

No doubt in her mind was on her freedom. She was free from the facility and schooling. She hadn't considered anything else on her mind until the sound of creatures awoke her senses. Petti was grateful on bringing a weapon, but it was difficult to see through the dark and heavy rain especially under the cloak. Petti took her guitar-shaped axe and attacked. There were meany dark creatures coming, but she couldn't stop. Running away would make her lose energy that she needed to attack them. So she stopped and remained in tactic. She remembered Jake's teachings and used them grudgingly. He was the last thing she wanted on her mind especially after she got distracted enough to land on her back ready to be chomped on. But the bite never came.

The sound of a loud bike came near her before an older guy shouted and her to get on. It was either stay with the creatures or risk her life with a stranger. Both were deadly, but at least one would delay the chance even more, so she jumped on. Where he took her she didn't think about as the sun started to rise.

### 2006

It was the new year officially when she arrived. Petti and the man did not speak much throughout the way. She remained vague on his questions, pretending to be older and a fake destination so she was not forced to be taken into custody. When they arrived in the nearby town she was questioned. She found him very rude since it was obvious he wanted to be rid of her, despite that she couldn't help but get a familiar feeling with the man on how he spoke though, but she couldn't place the reason until later when she arrived at his place.

She ran into one of his ex-girlfriends who took a look at her with disgust given the damage she received from earlier. She used her older name Penny and told another fib on how she couldn't exactly get to home in this state. Eventually the man agrees to let her stay for some food and change of clothes. Checking out his space, she started having flashbacks to early pieces of memories that had been faded out since her time at Hardon Mills. She had to know this man. And she did when he revealed his name as Jay. He thought it was a sick joke and told her to get out, being angry Penny let all her feelings out before saying she might as well try to kill herself. Something she didn't exactly mean to say but it blurted out which changed Jay's face. They talked through the afternoon on the bad times after revealing her actual name and what they had been up to. More importantly on why she had ran away. It was similar their challenges they dealt with in society and among their peers, though Jay took a more violent approach especially after revealing the fates of Cad and Theeda. He agreed to let her stay for a little while, but not for long given her age and the need for her to finish her school year. Meanwhile, Petti unloaded her stress with what led up to her running away where she gained some insight and advice from Jay before she got her rest.

In the week after, Petti still wasn't feeling up to returning to Hardon Mills, despite overstaying her welcome. She was too young to drop out despite the desire and growing bored of staying indoors. Waiting until Jay left for work, she ventured out to walk through the town. She encounters agents searching for a runaway, she is reminded of the Snatchers from her childhood leading her to run once they caught sight of her.

Eventually she returns to Hardon Mills, since it's late in the year with months of school absence Petti agrees to sit in eighth grade classes taking some subjects that were added since her graduation. She sits with Hopkins who is entangled with Tierra. She felt uncomfortable at first since she was reminded on how her moments with Jake were before it went south. She gets closer with Tierra who unlike Sabrina was always positive and more into social events and cliques. Petti having been jaded was surprisingly annoyed by her positivity, but she grew tolerate of it knowing she didn't have a great reputation with no one else wanting to talk with her. She then noticed another outcast, Tucker, who was taller than most high schoolers himself with a permanent angry look on his face. Tierra warns her about him, though this only fuels Petti to talk with him. She then is met with a obviously jealous Tippe who is the only person Tucker is seen with. Petti isn't fazed by her anger instead offering them to join her, Hopkins, and Tierra. Hopkins and Tierra are shocked by they don't protest when they all sit together. Despite their outward differences they actually shared a common interest, being liked and not fitting in. Petti writes to Jay about the change in her schooling and chance to see him again when her group decides to go to the beach in the summer break.

### 2007

During this time Petti with her new group enjoys their 'first' year of high school in the ninth grade. Petti is forced to go through the grade again after her credits earned from fighting becomes invalid with the introduction to real college courses being incorporated. However, not all her credits are forfeited so she still is in some advanced classes. Occasionally seeing Furbie and Donna and them, where they reveal to her that Sabrina had moved away. They hint at Jake being single, but the pain from their breakup was still fairly fresh to Petti. Tippe is determined to make Tucker her boyfriend and changing her entire look to be more punk/gothic, even taking up smoking to win his heart. Petti and Tierra try to persuade her not to change herself and perhaps find someone else if he doesn't like her that way. She doesn't listen and eventually Tucker sees right through her fake appearance. Petti leaves them to talk it over not quite knowing what came of it other than Tippe changing back and clinging to him less.. slightly.

In the latter half of 2007 revolves on the original gang entering their Senior year, and enjoying the benefits. Petti couldn't believe that she would've been graduating soon if she wasn't outcasted, she has no regrets though realizing how much time she would prefer to remain settled before leaving again. She eventually moves on and is civil with Jake and Freddy Jr. again who she notices have became closer than before.

### Summer 2008

The A.F.O.R group officially graduated, and now Petti feels herself as a leader in her group when their school has allowed groups to form up again to enjoy breaks from the group home.

To even up their group, Petti decides to allow people to try out testing their skills, before noticing how there was a lack of color in their group with the exception of Tucker. After going through five guys, they all settle with Tobey who wasn't the most mature despite being older than them in the same grade. Eventually he figures out their plot and gets serious before leaving them. Petti feeling bad with Tierra persuade him to join since his skills transcend his appearance just like them.

They take the first bus out in order for them to get their driver's license in the nearest section. Tierra and Tucker pass their test so they're allowed to drive. They spend the rest of their time exploring the town, Petti having been use to the people ignores them.

## Adult Life

Following the rest of her 20s, Petti would divorce Hopkins. She would reconnect with Flip, her first boyfriend. At her 10 year class reunion, Petti discovers she has pregnant.