Hey guys, this is the sequel to "A Girl, A Wizard, and Two Superheros". If you haven't read that story, go to my profile and check it out or you may not really know what's going on. It's worth reading!
BTW, I don't own any of the shows said in this chapter or during the rest of the story. Same goes for my last story too! Just a supporting fan! ^_^
-Chapter 1, Memories Long Gone-
"I know! A TON of crap! Summer vacation needs to be longer than this!" My best friend, Victor and I were rambling again as usual. Summer was coming to an end and our senior year was about to come to a start.
"For the last time Vic, get your dirty shoes off the coffee table! Damn!"
"Quit buggin' out Rima! Gosh!"
"My mother is gonna freak if she walks into the room and sees your muddy shoes on her new maple coffee table."
"That's cuz your ma's a neat freak!" Victor and I became friends after freshman year. Once I graduated from the eighth grade, my old buddies and I became distant. Me, Fanboy and Chum Chum. We used to do EVERYTHING together. Over the break between eighth and high school, we just...stopped talking. Sad, really. My mother says it's because everyone was changing at the time. Physically and mentally, but mostly physically. Anyways, over that period of time, I also lost touch with Kyle. I don't remember why though. Its was soo long ago. I don't even remember him much. I wonder what they're all up to sometimes.
"Can you get me a soda, Rima?"
"Get up and get it yourself Vic!"
"Wow! You suck as a host!" I threw a couch pillow at him as he headed to my kitchen to raid the fridge and rest his head in it. It was 97 degrees outside and next week, we would be walking to the bus stop again. I grabbed the TV remote and flipped through channels.
"Up next is the Man Arctica show!" My eyes lit up at the sound of that. I sorta remebered I used to have an obsession with superheros, comics, and overly sweet snacks that my mother told me I couldn't eat anymore after a while. My memories are faint, but I knew I loved this guy. From my kitchen, Victor walked back into the living room and handed me a cola.
"What the hell are you watching?,"he grunted, taking a seat next to me.
"Man Arctica!,"I smiled. He laughed at me.
"What are ya, eleven? Ten?" He grabbed the remote from me and changed the channel to music videos. I gasped.
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING?"
"Turning that shit off!" I frowned. I opened my cola. Maybe he was right. My memories are just a bunch of nonsense. I sat back and watched the overly accessorized rapper and the under dressed girls around him. His words, unrelatable. The girls, unreal and slutty. Entertained? No.
"Can we watch something else please?," I begged.
"What? Like Power Rangers or Barney and friends?" He laughed when I slumped in my seat. He pulled at my hair.
"Why do you do that?,"he asked.
"Do what?"
"That thing, with your hair?" My eyes widened. Why was that so...so, familiar? Where have I heard that before? Suddenly, my mind flashed with images. I slowly stopped breathing as I watched my mind movie. It was me, much younger, and I was on the floor crying. Infront of me was a blurry image of another child, a boy. "Call your parents,"he said. Then I saw his brown eyes, really cute ones. A look of pure innocents. And finally, a sliver star that brought me back to the real world. I gasped for air, making Vic jump.
"You okay?" I stared at him and nodded.
"Yeah, I think I am." This wasn't the first time I had a flashback before. A week ago, my mother drove past the Frosty Mart and my brain had a spazz attack. I'm not too good at remembering things but when something triggers my memories, I go off. It's weird. Victor stood up and took a sip of cola before he spoke.
"I've gotta go Rima," he said,"My shift at work."
"Okay,"I sighed. He kissed my cheek before he dashed out. I grabbed the remote and changed the channel.
"Tune in next time for more AWESOME adventures with MAN ARCTICA!" I sighed again.
"It's gone. My memories are gone."
"Let's ride that one again! It's my favorite ride Vic!"
"Okay. Get on the damn line then!" We raced to the back of the line for the Man Arctica roller coaster. My mother always took me and Victor to the amusement park the week before school started again. We had rode my favorite ride almost ten times. My mother watched us run up and down the park and waved to us when we were on the rides. Vic complained to me that she was treating us like five year olds. She sorta was but that's just how she is. We headed up the line slowly and finally took a seat in the coaster car. Once the ride started moving, Vic held my arms up. I tried to pull away, but Vic was much stronger than me.
"C'mon! Keep your arms up. It's more fun that way!"
"B-but, I-"
"Live and let go Rima, damn!" When the ride headed for a deep drop, I sat up taller and closed my eyes. Vic let go as we fell down the steep slope. Kids screamed all around us, but we stayed quiet with our arms up. We listened to the tracks rumble and felt every curve and bump. There was a slight mist and brisk wind from the ride's effects. Although it was supposed to be thrilling, the ride was sorta soothing for me. When the ride was over, I slowly set my arms down and turned to face Vic.
"Crazy ride, huh?,"he smiled at me. I nodded. He helped me out of the coaster car and we roamed the park again. Vic pointed to the tunnel of love.
"Wanna do it?,"he asked. I laughed.
"Are you serious Vic?" He frowned.
"Don't you love me Rima?"
"Yeah, like a BROTHER! Not a LOVER!"
"I know Rima! I was just playing! Shit, learn to take a joke!" I rolled my eyes and decided not to comment. These days, Vic had been acting pretty weird around me. He would try to put his arms around me when he was around his friends or kiss me infront of his parents. His stupid friends would joke around and say things like,"He's trying to cover up how much of a FAG he is!" But that's not the case with Vic and it's just plain rude. And there is no way he likes me! Never that!
"Forget it, no more jokes for you,"he grumbled. He stuffed his hands down into his pockets and walked beside me, silently. I lead us over to a snack booth and stood on line. Funnel cake and popcorn filled the air. I licked my lips at the sweet and buttery scent. I pulled a five dollar bill out of my pocket and gripped it tightly. Victor glanced at me.
"Funnel cake, right?,"he asked.
"Yup!,"I giggled. He smiled.
"Your soo predictable, Rima. I swear." I gave him a playful shove. Our laughter caught the attention of my mother. She hurried over to the line and handed Vic a five dollar bill.
"I've gotta get going kids,"she told us,"Your father needs me to pick him up from work so I've gotta leave you kids here for a little while."
"We'll be fine mom,"I assured her. She kissed us both and headed off. Victor pumped his fist in the air.
"Alone at last!,"he cheered. I rolled my eyes and stepped up to the register to order my funnel cake. I smiled at the man behind the register.
"One funnel cake please!" The man stared at me for a few second, fixed his glasses, than reached into the food heater for my snack. Vic and I glanced at each other.
"That's $1.50,"he said. I handed him my five dollar bill which made him jump. I flinched too and Vic was confused about it all. He handed me my change back slowly and gave me my cake.
"Uh...thank you,"I choked. He smiled.
"Your welcome...Rima." I gasped. My eyes widened as I realized who he was. My mind went off again. I was being dragged into the Frosty Mart. I peered over to the teen, who was leaning over his register. My mind flashed an image of his name tag. Then I smiled and said,"Thanks Lenny. And, oh! I like your glasses."
When I caught my breath, the cake was on the floor and people around me were complaining about me standing in the way.
"LENNY!," I gasped. He nodded and smiled a handsome smile. He wasn't as weak as he used to be either.
"How are you Rima?" My eyes got all watery. My memories were coming back to me soo very slowly. I sniffed.
"I've been better Lenny,"I replied. He handed me another cake. I reached into my pockets for more money.
"No!,"he said. I looked up at him. He smiled. "It's on me." It was getting hard for me to hold back the tears.
"T-thank you L-Lenny,"my voice was shaking now. Victor walked me away and sat me down on a bench.
"Rima? Did you know that man?" I broke down in tears.
"Yes."
"From where? When?"
"So very long ago. Too long ago."
My head hit the pillow on my bed and I looked up to the ceiling. The day had been long and filled with emotion. I couldn't believe I actually saw Lenny.
"He's soo much older now,"I spoke to myself,"Maybe I seemed that way too. I wonder how old he is now. He's much cuter too." I giggled to myself, but then I slowly stopped. I realized that I'm getting older too. The world doesn't slow down for anyone. I missed everyone, my friends.
"Where are you guys? Where are you?"