Trick 1
Enter Air Treks Pt. 1
I hear them a lot at night, Storm Riders. I can hear their Air Treks grind across the rails and roofs near my window. To be able to fly like that is my dream, to touch the sky and never worry about falling. To leave the cold heartless ground in one jump and simply wave without any regret of those left behind. However, reality is a harsh one indeed, and with reality comes the realization of being…broke. I don't have the money and my mother won't give me any, so what's the point, I sit at my desk thinking to myself, "Nalo, you need to get your wings!" I envy those who can fly higher than me, no matter how hard I try, but I also praise those because they can do something others can only dream of doing.
For a while now, some of those riders have passed by my window. I sometimes wave at them and clap when they do tricks. They probably see me as a kid since I'm so short anyway, but it doesn't bother me. The nicer riders stop by and talk with me asking if I had ever tried ATs. I would sadly say no and they would tell me all about it; it's fun hearing these stories. Unfortunately for me, my cousin Pandora does not like the fact that Storm Riders hang out near my window. Even more she hates me with a burning passion for giving some of my food to them at times. 'Nalo! How many times must I tell you not to talk to these kinds of people," she always says practically breaking down my bedroom door. The riders would then run away from the window yelling "thanks" back. "What can I do for you Pan Pan nee-sama," I said slowly turning from the window.
Pan Pan was the family nickname for her, and we're the only people who may call her that, end of discussion. I call her my sister most of the time because she's been like one since I could remember…plus she's lived with use since I was born. She's nice most of the time, but she can get quite bitchy…
Pandora walked into my room with her arms folded. "Get away from the window," she said giving me a glare of death. I scooted away from the window with my head down. I tried to explain to her what was happening but she simply but her finger on my lips and shut the window. She didn't even say two words to me after that, only pushed me to my desk, put a pen in my hand (forcefully might I add), and stood over me until I finished my homework. Now I'm 2nd year high school, why do I need someone to watch over me? Oh well, it's not the first time she has done this; I just wish she would let me be at times.
One day Pandora came to my room and sat on my bed as I worked. She stared out the window with a concerned look I her eyes, she then looked at me with those eyes and shook her head. "Y'know, I'll never understand you," she said lying down. "Well what is that supposed to mean," I asked back. She sighed and turned, "You want to ride with them don't you? You want to try ATs?" "I want to, but I don't have the money for them, so what's the point?" Pandora jumped up and grabbed my hand, "Come with me." She led me out of my room and down to hers. I rarely go inside Pan Pan's room, and each time that I do it's different from the last. Her room was painted completely lack and all her furniture was red and black. You can easily mistake her as being a dark person, but to help those who wish to ask, yes she's dark and yes she's single, I don't know if she's interested I'm not her ask her yourself geez. Anyway, on the opposite side of the room from the door was a small dresser. She ran towards it and opened one of the drawers. "What I'm about to show you might make you look at me differently for the rest of your life." "What exactly would that be," I said tilting my head to the side. She tossed a box at me and smiled, "Enjoy."
I looked puzzled, what exactly was in the box? Why did she of all people who has never given me a gift give me something all a sudden? Why am I not being a smart person and just open the damn box to find out? I don't exactly know but here it goes. I open the box; my eyes grew wider as if the holy light from the heavens beamed on my face. "These…these…these…" Pandora sighed and slapped me across the head, "Speak properly please." "These are Air Treks!" "I know, they were mine, and now they're yours." I was to astonished by the generosity of my cousin, "Are you serious, you're giving these to me?!" "Well I couldn't just stand and watch you dream on something that I know you can do." "Sweet," I said flopping on the ground to put them on. "Well for now why don't you read the manual for them so you won't break your bones or any…thing…" I stood straight on the ATs and pointed towards her with a look in my eyes she described…legendary. "Pan Pan nee-sama, I challenge you to a race!" She blinked then laughed,. But the longer she laughed the softer it became until she glared at me with powerful eyes. "Know your place boy, I'm too strong for to just simply challenge me whenever you feel like it. I knew giving you those would stroke your damn ego." I stared her down, which was pretty weird because I was a little bit shorter than she was. "Listen Pan Pan, if I beat you in a race from here to the river, you'll join my Storm Rider team." "Whoa whoa wait a minute, you're not going to start any—" "But if you win, I'll pay for these ATs with my own money and do whatever you want for a month." She glared at me and shook her head, "Fine, but don't go back on this deal, and to make it more interesting if you win I'll even teach how to do the advance stuff." My eyes sparkled with excitement, "Let's do this then!"