Our Own World
Chapter One
How I Met You
Hey everyone, this is one of my three new stories that I'm writing. Technically it's a couple of one-shots that link in with one another about Mal and Natara becoming closer as they grow up. I hope you enjoy it! It won't be my main priority, as 'Capital Holiday' is, but I'll try to update when I can.
Review? Thanks :)
Mal's POV
"Yes mommy."
I repeated a number of times as my mother gave me a very long list of instructions of what to do and what not to do on my first day of school.
"And remember Malachi, even if you get angry with someone. No getting into any fights."
"Yes mommy."
I furrowed my brow, like I was going to listen to that one. No kid messes with me! My mommy started to comb my hair, despite my protests and attempts and running away.
"Aw, come on Angela, lighten up. He'll be fine."
I heard a voice call from in the doorway, I turned to look and saw my dad, Jacob Fallon, leaning against the door frame, smirking at me. I struggled out of my mother's death grip and charged at him. He just laughed and scooped me up in his arms.
"Daddy!"
"Hey there son."
"Do I have to go to 'school' today; can't we just stay home and play cops and robbers again?"
Dad just laughed at me, so I pulled his hair. He didn't seem fazed by my attempt, but it did make me feel better.
"Afraid not Mal. You have to go to school."
"Ah hell" I mumbled
I made a visible pout at my dad, but he just dismissed it. How did my cuteness act not work! I'd been working on it forever! Suddenly his face got all serious and he placed me on the floor. My mother gasped and covered her mouth.
"Malachi Charles Fallon, were on earth did you learn such language!" she yelled, it kind of scared me, so I hid behind Dad.
"It's alright Angela," My dad cut in, thankfully "Mal, we don't use language like that. You're too young."
I nodded and apologised, only then did he smile again and mommy kissed my forehead. I caught myself in the mirror on the way out and glared at my reflection. My mother had left to get my sister ready for school as well, but Dad said he'd take me. I liked spending time with him, since he was always at work... His job was cool though, I wanted to be Captain like him when I grow up. He takes down bad guys and kicks but! He's like a superhero, but without the cape. I never understood the cape... to girly for my liking!
We stood outside his squad car and I gazed up at it. It was so cool. My dad noticed me staring and ruffled my hair. I laughed and hugged his leg. He was too tall to hug anywhere else; I wanted to hug him like mommy does. Although he does pick me up sometimes and hugs me that way. I got in the front seat, since daddy lets me when mommy isn't around. I looked in the car mirror again and fixed my hair the way I liked it. Dad just laughed at me, something he seems to do a lot. The car journey started off pretty silent, but I wanted to talk to him, so I said
"Dad," He nodded "Is school scary?"
Within seconds my dad's attention was on me. He looked at me and smiled.
"No son, it's pretty damn cool. I mean, you meet new friends and maybe even a girl you like."
"Ew. Girl's have cooties."
"Heh... no son, girls don't have cooties. I promise."
"Then why are they so annoying, my sister has cooties, I know she does!"
"If you say so Mal, but answer me this. Does mommy have cooties?"
I had to think about his question for a moment. But no, mommy doesn't have cooties. She's my mommy.
"No... She's my mommy."
"Yes, but mommy is a girl, just like your sister."
"... Ew."
I asked Dad to tell me a story about his job like he always does, but he refused. Even when I pouted. He just said
"I'll tell you one when you get home."
Without another word, he pulled up outside a large building. I guessed this was my school, since loads of other kids were heading inside. Dad got out before me, but I shortly followed. He walked over to the front gate with me hot on his heels. I didn't like this new place... at all. I saw a bunch of other kids clinging to their parents as well, some cootie infested girls crying but only one stood out to me. She seemed different. Her mother and baby sister were saying goodbye, kissing her on her forehead. She was a little shorter than me, and had coffee coloured hair. Her skin was darker than mine, and I liked it. She had really pretty eyes; they were green and sparkled in the sunlight. She didn't seem upset about going to school, unlike the other girls. After hugging her mother, she waved and walked into the school gates. Only now did I notice my Dad was talking to me.
"Son,"
I looked up at him and released my death grip on his trousers. I kept on glancing at the mysterious girl who was getting further and further out of my sight.
"Yes."
"I'll meet you here at the end of the day alright?"
"Okay Dad, I'll be fine!"
"I know you will," He ruffled my hair and bends down to my height "Just promise me something Mal."
"Yeah Dad?"
"You know those moves I taught you about self defence?"
"Yup! Where I grab them in a headlock and knee them in-"
"Exactly, don't use them on your class mates."
"Awww... that's no fun."
"Who said school was fun! Anyway, you better run along now, I love you."
"Yeah, yeah I love you too."
My dad smiled and kissed my forehead gently. I walked in the school gates, following all the other children to see where they were going. My dad saw me off and waved before leaving. Only when he left did I start to feel completely alone. It was scary, being on my own, not knowing anyone.
...
Me and what I guessed were my class were all stood in a large classroom. My teachers were observing us, making sure we were alright. I didn't like it, I felt caged. I looked around, clutching my school bag pack tightly when my eyes fell on the girl that I saw earlier. She was sat alone in the far corner of the room. No one tried to make conversation with her and she seemed sad. Since I was on my own as well I made my way over. As I approached her, she stared at the ground not making eye contact.
"Hello," I started, hoping for a response.
The girl tilted her head up slightly and looked at me.
"H-Hello." She whispered, I could hardly hear her.
"I'm Malachi Fallon, but I don't like that name very much, so you can call me Mal."
I sat next to her and she turned to face me. I saw her smile a little when I stuck out my hand for her to shake. She took my hand and shook it lightly; her skin was soft... like mommies.
"Natara Mansingh."
"Can I call you Nat?"
"Oh, I guess so"
"Awesome."
We just sat and talked for ages, I told her about how cool my dad was and his awesome job. Natara told me about her family, they were rich. I admit it, I was jealous. She said she didn't see her father very often, and that was something we had in common. Eventually we were told to find a seat, and I sat next to Nat. Some other guys and girls joined us on our table. The room fell silent when the tall teacher started speaking.
"Hello everyone, I'm Miss Miller."
Everyone said hello in unison and fell silent again. I took this time to look around the people who were on my table. There was a blonde girl, who had lightly tanned skin and her hair pulled back into a ponytail. Next to her was a small girl, with short black hair and large brown eyes. Beside her was a really nerdy kid, with goofy glasses and long brown hair. He even wore a miniature lab coat, which made him stand out to everyone. I looked who was next to me and saw a large boy. His skin was dark and he seemed like he would be really strong. After Miss Miller was done talking, she gave us some time to get to know the people on our table. No one spoke, so I decided to break the silence.
"I'm Mal Fallon." I said, and that's was all it took.
I found out that the girl with the blonde hair was called Blaise Corso, the small girl was Amy Chen, The nerd, Kai Kalaba and finally the large dark skinned boy was Ken Greene. He was cool. Natara started talking to Blaise and Amy while I spoke to Ken and sometimes Kai.
The rest of the school day we just hung around together. Talking about our family, what we wanted to be when we're older and stuff like that. Natara drifted off with the girls, which I didn't like. She was the first person I met, and I liked her. I guided Ken and Kai over to the girls, despite them saying they had cooties, but I just explained what my Dad said. Not that I believed him, I just wanted to talk to Natara.
"Hey Nat!" I said as I approached her.
"Oh, Hi Mal." She replied, smiling at me.
I liked her smile, it was pretty.
"You wanna come play with me, Ken and Kai?"
"Ew, boys have cooties." Blaise interrupted, frowning.
"Do not! It's girls that have cooties!" I yelled back, lifting my head proudly.
"Wait man, I thought you said girls didn't have cooties... now I'm confused." Ken said, placing his hand on my shoulder.
"Um..." I couldn't think of anything to say, so I fell silent.
"Let's all just calm down, Blaise, Mal doesn't have cooties and Ken, girls don't have cooties either. None of us do, it's all in our head." Natara cut in
I was shocked by Natara; she just took control of the situation and calmed everyone down in one sentence. I smiled at her, and she smiled back.
"We'd love to, right girls?" She continued.
"I-I guess so."
A quiet and timid voice said from behind the two girls. Natara stepped aside to reveal the small girl, Amy, from earlier. Kai smiled at her goofily and walked over, upon seeing him she smiled sweetly. I didn't understand why anyone would like Kai... because I didn't, he was annoying, but there she was.
"Hey Amy,"
"Hiya Kai."
He stood next to her and they smiled. Natara came and stood next to me as well, leaving Blaise to talk to Ken.
"Well, since we're all hanging out now, what do you wanna play." Blaise spoke up, sticking her hip out to one side and folding her arms across her chest. The girls look at each other and giggled. They all squealed and shouted
"Princesses!"
"Ah hell..." I mumbled, making sure not to let anyone hear me, for fear of what my dad might say.
We all ran off to the grassy area of the playground and pretended that it was our kingdom.
...
We got called in after a very long recess. The game was actually quite fun, since I got to be a knight that killed a bunch of evil monsters, which tried to attack the princesses. It was fun, since I had Ken by my side and we got to kill Kai. It's his fault; he wanted to be the monster.
We just spoke for the rest of the day, doing random things like drawing and mini games. Miss Miller told us that tomorrow; we were starting Maths, English and Science. I didn't know what they were exactly, but it seemed cool. Natara sat next to me the entire time and we talked loads.
By the end of the day I walked out of school with her, still talking about stuff. I saw my Dad waiting for me just outside the gate, leaning against his squad car.
"That's my Dad." I said pointing at him.
Natara smiled at him and turned to me.
"I can tell, you two look very similar. Oh! There's my Mommy! Hi mommy!"
She yelled, waving at a tanned woman with long black hair. Her mommy waved back and smiled. As we walked out of the gates a said goodbye to Natara and she ran over to her mom. I ran over to my dad and he scooped me up in his arms.
"Hey there kiddo." He said and kissed my cheek.
"Dad! I made lots of friends and that girl over there," I pointed at Natara who was getting into her car "She's my best friend! I like her."
"Told you that you'd meet a girl you liked."
"I know... I can't wait for tomorrow!"
"I bet you can't." He chuckled and set me down. "Now get in, your mothers making chicken!"
I ran and jumped in the front seat, Dad getting in after me. We drove home and spoke about what we had done today. Dad had beaten up a robber and arrested him! He was so cool! I wanted to be just like him when I grew up, I wanted to be captain and beat up bad guys!
I knew that I was going to enjoy tomorrow, because I get to see Natara again. I really liked her, she was nice... my best friend.
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-Molly
