The Other Demention
Chapter One- The Keeper
Kimi unlocked the door to her one bedroom apartment, pushing the door open with her hip. It creaked open slowly and a huge waft of cool air escaped from the living room. The cool air was always inviting and refreshing to her, Thank Goddess for air conditioning, she thought. She dropped her keys on the coffee table in the living room and sat her purse down beside the couch. She walked over to the kitchen counter and pressed the play button on the answering machine.
"Baby girl! Why haven't you called your mother, dear? You know how much I worry about you, with you living in the dreadful apartment! Why don't you just come back home to Mommy. Please, just think about it. I've been begging you and begging you for months. Oh, and before I forget.. I wired some money into your bank account. I know how hard you're struggling with being an 'artist', and I just couldn't let my baby be living in a horrible apartment with no money. But, Anyways! Call Mommy when you can, darling! Love you, kisses!"
Her mothers high, nasally voice was finally cut off, Kimi sighed with relief. She walked over to her laptop that was sitting on the desk in the living room. She pulled up a browser and checked her bank account.
"Current Balance: $409, 642.73"
"Damn." She said and pursed her lips.
Kimi closed the browser and sat down on the couch in the living room. She closed her eyes and slid down into a comfortable position and slowly drifted to sleep.
Flash back.
"Granpa! Granpa!" Kimi shouted and ran up to her Grandfather and he picked her up and hugged her close.
"Oh, my sweet Kimiko!" He smiled and kissed her forhead.
"Guess what today is! Guess!" She smiled brightly, excitement overflowing.
"Hmm, well. Today is Tuesday, I suppose. Is it Halloween?"
Kimiko giggled. "No, Granpa! It's my birthday!"
He lauged and sat her back down on her feet. "I know, silly. I was just pulling your leg." He pulled out a small jewelry box from his pocket. It was a pretty, purple velvet, rectangular box with a beautiful white ribbon around it.
"Oh! Is that for me Granpa?"
Her Grandfather flipped over the box and read out loud. "To: Kimiko, Love: Granpa." He paused and hummed lightly. "Is your name Kimiko, and is my name Granpa?"
"Yes, silly!"
"Well, then. I assume it's yours. Here you go, sweetie." He handed her the box and sat down on the sofa in her living room.
She took the box, eagerly ripping the ribbon off and she opened the box. In it, was a shinny silver skeleton key, and in the center of the handle, was a small ruby surrounded by diamonds and swirls.
"What's this, Granpa?" She asked and looked up at him.
"This is a very, very special key, Kimiko. It controls a different kind of world. You see, it is called The Other Demention. And, only you, Kimiko, are able to access it. No one else in this entire world is able to go in The Other Demention. I thought since you've been such a good girl growing up, that it was rightfully yours. But, understand this, Kimi. You're only allowed to go into The Other Demention after you turn fifteen. I've put some instructions and such in the back of this box, so you'll never be confused. But, be careful, Kimi. There are a lot of dangers in that world. You have to be extremely careful. There will be someone that you meet that will help you figure out the rules whenever you become of age. Just, always keep this around your neck. Never take it off." He paused and fastened it around her neck. "Do you understand?"
Kimiko understood as best she could. So, she nodded in agreement and hugged her Grandfather tightly. "Thank you, Granpa! I'll always keep it safe, you have my word!"
Okay, guys! There's my first chapter, I hope you like it; even though it is really short. But, please tell me what you think :)