So, I'm back with an entire new rendition on the story. New Plot Line, New everything...well, besides the characters. This chapter is much different from the first, so I hope you enjoy. Makes sure to review!
"Why am I doing this?"
"We've told you."
"I wasn't paying attention."
"Naminé, Twilight Town Academy is the highest ranking high school in the entire state. You get the best education possible. Plus, you get to stay with your cousin. Aren't you happy about at least that?"
The blond slumbed back into the leather backseat of the car, looking out the window at the passing town, "Kairi's like my sister mom. I'm happy to see her more often, but why do I have to move away from my life?"
Naminé's Dad turned around to glance at his daughter, "Don't be going all drama queen on me, Naminé. You'll have a lot of fun with your Aunt and Uncle."
Naminé sighed, not turning to look at her Dad. Aunt Helina and Uncle Jordan. Two of the wealthiest people in the entire state, lived in an old mansion on the outskirts of the town. Her family was very kind and down to earth, always sending warm regards when something went wrong, or money when needed,"What do Auntie and Uncle do?"
"Umm…" Naminé's mom said, glancing at her husband, "Don't they own the local bank?"
Naminé's Dad shook his head, "I thought Jordan mentioned a garage."
"No, no. That Grandpa Joe."
"I thought he worked in the banks."
Naminé sighed, returning her gaze to the world outside her parent's cramped minivan. The blue vehicle was slowly driving through a carefully pruned road towards the gates of her family's home. The two story manor was behind a two foot tall gate.
"Name and purpose, please," A voice called as the car pulled up in front of the gate. Namine's Dad rolled down the window, and Naminé noticed a voice box on the brick wall.
"Michael and Jill Rino. Our daughter, Naminé, is staying with her family for the school year."
"Oh, Mr. and Mrs. Rino! Jordan and Helina are expecting you!" The man responded immediately. "Come on in."
The gates opened up very slowly, making no noise. As soon as they opened, the car slowly drove forward. The road slowly moved up into the forest that surrounded the eastern side of Twilight Town. The road was surrounded by tall apple trees, along with flowers of many variaties. The mansion looked similar to a remolded Victorian styled mansion. Older brick, with long thing windows and black shingles. The road turned into a two way roundabout, with a fountain of what looked like the Roman goddess Aphrodite in the center. Two men in black suits were waiting at the foot of the stairs as the raggedy minivan pulled up. The two opened the door for Jill and Naminé, smiling to Michael as he stepped out.
"Good evening. My name is Kyle, chauffeur and servant to Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Rino," the older of the two men said as Naminé and her parents got out of their car. His head was covered in jet black hair. He appeared to be in his early thirties, though Naminé couldn't tell for sure,"I'll take your car to the garage, while Rian here," Kyle gestured to his younger assistant, "will help you with your bags."
Rian walked over to the trunk with Naminé's father and smiled at the young blond, "I trust you'll enjoy your stay here at Rian Manor, Naminé."
Naminé turned a bright red as she stepped closer to her Mom, glancing up at her, "Mom…."
"Relax, Naminé," Her mother said, putting her hand on her daughters shoulder, "I'm sure you'll love it here. I mean, look at this place. It reminds me of an old story your grandmother told me. Of love and a knight in shining armor."
"Alright, that's everything," Rian said, causing Naminé to turn around. All of her bags were sitting on carts that the young man pushed towards the large stone steps.
The large oak doors that led into the mansion were twice the size of Naminé's small body frame. Rian smiled as he pushed the door open to allow Jill and Naminé in first. The teenager thanked the older man nervously as she timidly stepped inside.
The foyer was much more amazing than Naminé could imagine, and by the outside of the mansion, she already had high expectation s. Directly across from her was a large marble staircase, complete with silver banisters. The floor was made of shiny marble, and the walls were a baby blue. The room was filled with many expensive looking painting, statues, busts, and other exquisite décor. In the center of the room hung a large crystal chandelier that flooded the room with light, aside from the four skylights and many windows.
Naminé glanced at her mom, "Why have I never been here before?"
Naminé's mom laughed, "Your Aunt and Uncle are rich, but don't like flaunting their wealth around. They're very modest." Naminé gestured around the room and raised her eyebrow.
"Welcome, welcome one and all!" Naminé's uncle called as he walked into the foyer from a side room, a large smile on his face. He had a head full of dark brown hair, and the same blue eyes as Naminé and her father had, "Michael, good to see you!"
"Likewise, brother," Naminé's father set down the luggage to shake his brothers hand.
"Thank you for this, Jordan," Naminé's mom said, "This is almost too much for you to do."
"Nonsence! Family help family!" Naminé's uncle said, before looking down at the petite blond somewhat hiding behind Jill, "And hello to you as well, Naminé."
"Hello, Uncle Jordan," Naminé said, coming out from her hiding slightly.
There was a clang from somewhere in the mansion, and a middle aged women appeared on the second floor, smiling down at the group. Her dark brown hair was tied into a bun at the back of her head, and she was wearing a light pink v neck sweater and pair of capris, "Hello everyone! Oh Naminé, you've grown so much. You have your mothers hair, and your fathers eyes."
Naminé flushed a bright red as the female descended the staircase, "Thank you Aunt Helina."
"Naminé!" A high pitched voice filled the halls of the manor. Naminé looked up to see her cousin, Kairi, running down the staircase at full speed, before pulling the blond into a giant bear hug "You're finally here!"
The blond chuckled as she returned the hug to the excited brunette, "I'm glad to see you too, Kairi."
"She has been talking about this nonstop for weeks," Jordan stated, "Since we told her in June. She'll be happy to have you around, especially where we live. She gets so bored here."
That's true," Kairi smiled at her cousin, "You're bound to make things exciting around here. Now, come on! I wanna show you your room!"
"See Naminé. You'll have a great time," Naminé's mom said, pulling her daughter into a hug, "Call us whenever you want, but especially after your first day of school. I wanna hear about everthing."
"Speaking of school, it starts tommarow," Naminé's father informed the blond, causing the butterflies to return in her stomach, "Don't worry, sweetie. You'll be fine."
"Behave yourself. We don't need the police calling," Naminé's mother said, letting go of her daughter, "Now, get going. No need to keep Kairi waiting."
"That's right!"
Naminé could feel tears forming in the corner of her eyes. She gave her parents one final hug, before they gave hugs to Aunt Helina and Uncle Jordan, along with Kairi. Smiling, they waved goodbye as they walked out of the mahogany doors, Naminé's mother closing the door behind them.
"Rian! Take Naminé's bags to her room as soon as you are free!" Uncle Jordan called, his voice ringing through the halls of the mansion.
"You! Me! You're roon! Let's go!" Kairi yelled, grabbing Naminé's arm and pulling her up the stairs. Naminé's aunt and uncle laughed behind them, her aunt yelling for Kairi not to break her.
Kairi led Naminé through so many different hallways and passages that Naminé was gaining a headache by the time the two reached their destination. A small hallway with two doors on one side, and a large window on the other, "You're room is right next to mine, so if you ever need me, just come knocking."
Naminé nodded as she reached for the bronze doorknob, pushing it open. The blond's mouth opened in awe as she stepped into her new room, "Wow…"
Her new room was twice as large as her old room. The floors were covered in a plush white carpet, the walls covered on baby blue paint similar to that of the foyer. A large, white futon sat underneath the room's tall and wide window. Her bed was also huge, at least a full with a dark metal frame. A nightstand with a new alarm clock sat to the right of the bed. A polished oak desk sat on another wall with an expensive looking computer and printer. An oak bookshelf completed the rooms work.
"Bathroom and closest are threw that door," Kairi informed the stunned blond as she pointed at an oak door near her desk, "So, what do you think?"
"I love it….you've done so much for me," Naminé said, pulling her cousin into a bear hug, "Thank you so much. You didn't have to do this for me though. I brought a sleeping bag."
"Having my favorite cousin sleep on the floor? What kind of cousin would do that?"
"I'm you're only cousin, Kairi."
"Touché."
There was a knock on the door, and Rian walked in carrying Naminé's bags, "Ms. Rino, you're bags."
"Th..thank you, Rian," Naminé blushed, nodding thankfully to the young man as he brought in the tall pieces of luggage, before bowing and closing the door as he left.
"Looks like you have a lot of stuff. Want some help unpacking?" Kairi asked kindly.
Naminé smiled and nodded, "Yes please."
The two teenagers went straight to work, unpacking the many suitcases and stuffing clothes into their right spots.
"Can I ask, is your favorite color white?" Kairi asked as she placed yet another white shirt into the closet.
"White isn't on the color wheel, Kairi," Naminé informed the brunette, "It's neutral, therefore not a color."
Kairi laughed, "So, what IS your favorite color?"
Naminé stopped what she was doing, her face scrunching up as she thought of the question, "Baby blue or green."
"Blue I can see. Green, no." Kairi said as she unzipped her third suitcase, "So, looking forward to Twilight Academy?"
"A little bit. More or less nervous for it. I won't have any friends besides you," Naminé answered.
"You'll have my boyfriend as a friend," Kairi answered, causing Naminé to freeze in her tracks, "His names Sora."
"You didn't tell me that last week!" Naminé smirked, putting the latest pile of clothes down, "So, tell me about him!"
"Well, I've known him since second grade, but we only started dating about three weeks ago. He lives down the street in another one of these gated manors, so you can see him often. He's very kind and sweet, however a bit naive and a girly man. But, you grow to love him," Kairi said in a distant voice, "So, how's you're love life?"
"About as small as a grain of sand," Naminé said as she put the last of the clothes away, "I think I went on a date to the swings with a boy in fourth grade, but other than that, nothing."
Kairi laughed, "Well, that's gonna change. By the time summer arrives, you are going to have a boyfriend. I promise you now!"
"Don't make me hurt you."
