Well here is my new story. I've never written in third person so im hoping it turned out good.
It was the middle of the night when Chelsea got out of bed and quietly packed her bags. She looked over at her husband to make sure he was still asleep. She left the room and went into Amber, her 6 year old daughters, room and started packing her bags too. Chelsea picked Amber up when she was finished.
"Mummy? What are you doing?" Amber asked sleepily.
"Shh. It's ok darling. You and me are going on a trip. It's going to be fun," Chelsea whispered to her daughter.
"What about daddy?"
"He… has lot's of work to do, so he can't come."
"Oh. Where are we going to go?"
"I'm not sure yet."
By then, they had reached the harbour. Since it was still too early, Chelsea looked around for somewhere to go while they waited. She found a 24 hour café. The little bell rang as she opened the door and sat down at one of the booths. Amber laid down and went back to sleep.
"Welcome. What may I get you?" a waitress asked handing Chelsea a menu. Her name tag said her name was Jenny.
"Could I just get some coffee please?"
"Sure thing. I'll be right back."
Jenny went back over to the counter and made the coffee. She took it over when it was done.
"Thank you," Chelsea said.
Jenny just smiled and went back behind the counter. Chelsea put the sugar and milk in and drank it.
"This is really delicious."
"Thank you."
When it was 5:30, she ordered some breakfast.
"Amber, darling. It's time to wake up."
"M-morning mummy," Amber said yawning.
"Morning. Eat your breakfast quickly. Our trip starts when you are finished."
"Ok."
They ate their breakfast in silence. Amber too tired to talk much and Chelsea thinking of what to do. When they were finished, Chelsea paid for their meal and they left. The sun was just rising, so the sky was a beautiful orange glow. They walked to the docks. Chelsea had only one choice of place to choose from. Mineral Town. So she got two tickets and waited with everyone else for the ferry.
When they were in their room on the ferry, Chelsea sat on the bed with a sigh. Amber climbed up onto her lap and hugged her.
"It's ok mummy."
Chelsea smiled down at her daughter. She put Amber on the bed and grabbed a brush from one of the bags. She brushed the knots out of Ambers beautiful chestnut hair. Amber turned her chocolate brown eyes up to her mother and saw the sadness in her sky blue eyes. She was a smart girl, so she already knew they weren't going back and that her father wasn't going to be joining them. She often heard them arguing about him cheating on her and once she even heard him slap her. That happened last night.
When Chelsea finished braiding Ambers hair, she brushed her own chestnut hair. She tied her favourite bandana over her hair. Chelsea looked out the cabin window and saw black clouds.
"I hope that's not going to be too bad."
For a while she read some books to Amber. Then the lights start flickering and the rocking of the ferry got worse.
"This is the captain speaking," an announcement started on the PA. "We ask all passengers to please head to the deck. We must get into the life rafts as the boat is sinking."
Amber started to panic.
"Calm down, honey. It's going to be alright," Chelsea said while trying to calm her down.
They went up to the deck, Chelsea carrying Amber, and waited their turn for a lift raft. As they got near them, a strong wave hit the boat and knocked Chelsea and Amber off. She held Amber as tightly as she could, but the currents were too strong and pulled Amber away. Chelsea struggled to stay above water, looking everywhere for Amber, but then she hit her head and lost consciousness.
The next thing she knew, there was a very bright light shining in her eyes. She could hear the calls of birds in the distance. Then the sunlight was gone.
"You ok, dear?" a croaky voice asked.
She opened her eyes and saw an old man standing over her. She groaned as she sat up.
"Ugh. I think so…" Then her eyes shot open.
"My daughter. Where's my daughter? I had her then the current pulled her away. I couldn't hold on." She started crying. "I've lost my baby."
The old man looked at her sadly.
"What does she look like?"
"She has chestnut hair, chocolate brown eyes and tanned skin. She is wearing a pink flowery dress and red shoes."
"Hmm. Come with me. We can see if we can find her."
Chelsea stood and followed him.
"My name is Taro, by the way. What's yours?"
"I'm Chelsea."
Taro walked up to a peach haired woman.
"This is my daughter Felicia. My grandkids, Elliot and Natalie are here somewhere. Felicia have you seen a little girl around anywhere?"
" No I haven't sorry. Is she your daughter Chelsea?"
"Yes," she replied sadly.
Two people came walking towards the beach.
"It's ok. We will look after you."
"Yeah. There's no need to be scared."
They were talking to someone when they came down. Chelsea looked up and couldn't believe her eyes.
"Amber?"
The little girl looked up, her eyes watery.
"Mummy!" the little girl yelled running into her mothers arms crying.
"Oh, Amber. I thought I lost you. I'm so so so glad your ok. Your not hurt anywhere are you?"
"I'm ok mummy."
Chelsea looked at the two people who bought her here.
"Thank you so much for finding her."
"Your very welcome," replied the boy with a smile. He had peach hair like Felicia and glasses.
"Those are my grandkids, Elliot and Natalie. Guys, this Chelsea. Did you find anything?"
"Just a bunch of falling down buildings and what appears to have been a farm," Natalie told Taro. She also had peach hair.
They all walked up to where the buildings were.
"All they need is some fixing up and they should be fine," Felicia said smiling.
"Chelsea, can you come here for a sec?" Taro asked.
She and Amber followed him to what Natalie had said must have been a farm.
"Well, it's nothing to look at right now, but with some hard work, I think this place could be beautiful. So how about it, Chelsea? Do you think you could work this farm? The house looks livable so it should be fine."
"Sure. We can do this, can't we Amber?"
"Uh-huh."
"Good. How about you guys get some rest now. I'll be back tomorrow to give you some farming lessons."
"Ok. Goodbye and thank you."
Chelsea and Amber entered the house. All there was, was a bed, a table and a phone. Chelsea picked up the hand piece but there was no sound so she put it back down. She opened some windows and started cleaning the dust away. She was exhausted by the time she was finished. She and Amber changed into their pyjamas and climbed into the bed. Chelsea was glad that Amber wasn't too big.
"Goodnight, mummy," Amber said with her eyes closed.
"Goodnight, baby," Chelsea whispered, placing a kiss on Ambers forehead.
They both had a good sleep.
So, do you guys know who Ambers father is? Cookies to the people who get it right XD