' Life experiences mold humans into fascinating beings, each and every one of them unique in the making … Yet small changes make big differences, lead to different outcomes … But even then, they'd still find their way to each other '
A/U: First story, first chapter…here it comes…
This is my tentative exploration of life alternatives. The two main characters ( Callie and Arizona ) won't be meeting from the beginning, I want to try and take my time building the characters first, and try to make the least amount of mistakes I can ( English not being my first nor my second language :" ) !
Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters, merely the shenigans I'm making them go through.
Be careful, this first chapter is an odd piece… as will the future ones I'm sure.
Chapter one
Water was all she could see around her. From one side to the other, the limitless mass seemed to stretch on to no end, living no place free. The deep azure color of the never ending ocean, everywhere, water that could swallow you whole if it chose to, or hold you in an unbelievably soft embrace. An unyielding force of nature the young golden haired girl standing on deck found mesmerizing, beautiful but cold all the same.
She felt anxious and spent, both feelings that didn't help with her inner turmoil or the scary foreboding wrecking havoc in her gut.
'I hate boats, I hate the fact that we move so often, and god, I hate my father's job so much '
She didn't know when nor how but with her father's constant moving she had found herself becoming more isolated, less friendly, a younger annoying brother her only solace. Some would even say she was a depressive person, but they knew nothing. How was she supposed to feel when she always was the new kid, the one that never fit in and had to stomach months of countless bullying and acclimatization just so she could leave again for another place, to point zero all over? Or when the feeling of patriotic pride her father wanted her to feel seemed to waver between relieving and loathing, or when her anxiousness level rose to impossible heights? Well, she usually dealt with her emotions with more thinking, brooding, as her brother dubbed it. Drawing conclusions and mapping out similarities were her go to go activities, and that was what she was about to get into.
They were in the middle of an ocean, and none of them really asked for this. The journey was lengthy and not everyone was enjoying it the same, some were probably going to perish before the end, some were going to suffer more than others will,
'Exactly what you'd expect from a military ship '
They were on an unknown ride… exactly like life was, is and always will be. What was ahead of them? What was ahead of life? Would she be able to survive and make something of herself, her a meager girl with no particular talent? Thousands upon thousands of thoughts swirled in her mind, questions and insecurities roamed through her head, eating away at her and so engrossed in her thoughts, she never heard the person approaching her from behind until she felt a hand on her left shoulder. The blond shrieked while jumping slightly from the surprise touch, letting out small breaths to even her quickened heart rate. Her brother, who else could it be than her little brother.
-"Staring isn't going to make the land appear out of nowhere Sis, you know that right?" He chuckled at her expanse. If life was this unknown ride they were on, then the lands would certainly mean and represent their discoveries about it, their progress as human beings and at some point, the end for them, death. A tap to the head abruptly stopped her brooding.
-"Ow, what was that for?" She grumbled.
-"You were thinking too much…again, I could hear the sound of your brain cells going on fire," A cheeky smile spread across his face, "And why are you up so early anyway ?"
The older sister gave him a pointed look as well as a small slap to his shoulder, blue eyes met green in a challenge, both locked on a stare down. Holding her serious face in front of him when he was in such a playful mood had always been hard and for a few seconds she did, then a small smile hastily turning into a full blown laugh tore from her mouth and her silly brother soon joined her in her morning madness. They both didn't really get why they were both laughing but they didn't care, laughter lightened both of their moods.
Few moments later, a comfortable silence settled between in them.
-"Mum actually sent me to get you,"
-"Breakfast?"
-"Yep…" he confirmed.
-"And why did you take this much to tell me? " she asked, her voice flat.
"Hum …you know, I was about to blow you up and gulp down every treat Mum made" she looked at him, right eyebrow arched, " Then I saw you all sad and mopey…you know I can't help that puppy look Sis !" he let out a yelp when he received his sister's playful slap.
-"Hey- … what was that for ?"
-"Idiot! " She couldn't help but smile.
-"You know you love me." He smirked at her arrogantly, and she did love him, so much.
-"… Sometimes I wonder why… " She deadpanned at him.
-"Well I can see why, I am all kind of awesome!" She shook her head at his antics, a fond smile adorning her cheeks.
-"Am I spotting a smile on your face Sis? Oh my god…. She smiles" she shot him a nasty look annoyed, "Ah… I knew that it was fleeting, you know you'll be nicknamed Mcgrumpy if you keep this up" He jabbed again as she rolled her eyes at him, typical annoying behavior.
-"We're going or what? I'm calling dibs on the cinnamon rolls" she'd started turning around then stopped when she saw her brother rooted in his spot, unmoving.
'Yeah, the only thing that changes is where we live' She couldn't help adding as an afterthought, before quickly shaking her head, soft blond curls blowing left to right.
Calmness once again settled in as the older sibling let out a sigh, realizing that for now, worrying about the future was not going to help nor change anything.
-"The ocean is beautiful isn't it? " Her brother supplied, his eyes on the clear waters in front of them. Eyes flickering from his green orbs face then back to the deep azure depths, she let out a sigh. Free of those silly thoughts that had been plaguing her earlier, with the gentle morning breeze on her face, the soothing sound of crashing waves and her brother's presence by her side she couldn't find the scene anything else than comforting.
-"Yes, it is" She softly whispered.
She was content, she had loving parents and an annoying sweet brother, the best she could ever hope for and even though they were constantly on the move because of her father's military career, her family always brought her immeasurable joy and untold happiness.
'What else could I be asking for? "
A/N: First story, first chapter done! Maybe you've figured out what route I'm going with?
Yep I'm taking a trip down memory lane, searching for how's, where's, when's and why's those two girls became what they became… with a healthy dose of originality of course: 3 !
Though keep in mind that this story is an AU and will at some point derivate from the main story line, actually … SPOILERS… by the time they'll be meeting Arizona and Callie will be so much different you'll wonder how… okay not that much, I was trying to be funny ;3 !
PS: In case some people do like this, I'm already apologizing for you for my future tardiness in updating, (stress and studying + general lack of time) being the problem. Thank you.