I hummed a slight tune that had been stuck in my head for the whole bus ride; the song that had stuck in my brain was terribly catchy even though I couldn't remember the word or the name.

My head smacked the front of the seat as the bus driver pulled to an immediate stop.

"Ow." I muttered rubbing my sore nose; I didn't think the driver could drive, and if he could no one told him about how to use the brakes.

Almost half the people on the bus got off at this stop, only about three people were left, two of which were sleeping, and they had probably missed their stop while napping. My attention snapped up when I noticed a man walking down the aisle towards my seat.

'Don't sit here, don't sit here' I thought as he turned toward me.

He flopped down in the seat next to me. I sighed, just my luck that he would sit next to me on an empty bus. He turned to me and smiled, several of his teeth were missing and the smell of his breath made me gag.

My gag didn't put him off though.

"hiya, my name is jack, but my friends call me no teeth."

He had to be kidding, but his facial expression said he was dead serious. Looking at his teeth again I couldn't doubt why his friends called him no teeth. Jake turned back around when I didn't answer and thankfully most of his breath went with him.

I almost felt bad for him; he was wearing what I thought used to be white t shirt but was now stained yellow, along with greasy brown hair half hidden by a worn baseball cap. He wore worn jeans with various, unidentifiable stains on it. To top it all off this guy smelled worse than Scuppy; the skunk that my sister had caught with her bare hands back when we were kids.

Trying to be as inconspicuous as possible I scooted closer to the window. I wish I had some of the spray able mouth wash that I used to carry, this guy needed more than scuppy. Ignoring jacks stench the best I could I stared out to the scenery, we were heading further away from the city and into the more rural country.

I had been riding on this bus for longer than five hours, I had a fierce cramp in my back, I had left once for a bathroom break and I was slowly working through my stash of sandwiches and candy bars I had packed. I was finally reaching my destination, I was pretty sure if we weren't there fast enough I would break the window open and jump out, Mr. no teeth was putrid.

I started bouncing up and down in my seat as I caught sight of the town sign. It was A.A.A. a small town with little over 2,000 people living there, and now that I thought about, I hadn't the slightest idea what the A's stood for. We pulled up and slammed to a stop, this time I held my hands up so I didn't smash my nose. I grabbed my small carry-on bag and got up and out of my seat. I slid past jack and hoped none of his smell wiped off me; I would rather not smell of a dead hedgehog for the rest of the day.

I walked past the bus driver who gave me a look of hate and hacked a lugie, which he spat in my direction. I had to admit, I would miss the oldster; but really who was I kidding, that guy was a jerk.

I stepped off the bus and it tore down the street before the door was fully closed. I glanced around, for being nine in the mourning the place was deserted, actually it was beyond deserted I didn't think the tumble weeds would even venture here. I
adjusted my back pack that held all my valuables, and took a step into the town. I glanced around and almost immediately my eyes were drawn to the large white chapel that rested on top of a grassy hill, all sorts of cars were parked there all rusting and or a pick up truck. I ahead the impulse to smack my fore head, it was Sunday, almost everyone was at the church. At least that explained why it was so empty.

I looked at the watch that was strapped to my wrist, it was almost nine thirty, I had about half an hour until it was over. I glanced around and when I caught sight of one of the only bench, I sat. I wiped the sweat from my brow, it was September but it was still burning hot.

I felt tempted to take my hat off but I kept it in place, I never took off my hat, ever.

Slowly my head nodded back and I fell asleep on the hard green bench.

I woke with someone poking my arm; I jolted upright in the air. I looked over and saw a guy; he had bright blonde hair and startling blue eyes. He looked around my age. It was so pleasant to see a normal looking, full toothed man.

"Hey, are you Fionna?"

I nodded no longer in a sleepy haze.

"Hi I I'm Finn, I thought you looked different, and I knew that a new veterinarian was coming in to replace Dr. Burns the old vet."

"Hi Finn, do you think you could show me where to go?"

"Yep, follow me."

I got up and picked up my bag and rushed to catch up. The streets were much more active and I dodged three children running around without shoes on, their faces flushed bright red, giggling as they ran.

Finn led me to a bigger house, the biggest one I had seen in the town but not the biggest I had ever seen. In the front a little sign said 'veterinarian'. I smiled slightly, finally a new beginning with a new job.

"Alright Fionna, I'll see you later."

I turned to Finn who had started to walk away.

"Thank you Finn, you were a huge help, I owe you one."

I walked up the gravel drive way, which seemed to be miles long. I finally reached the porch. I rang the doorbell, and when I got no answer I tested the door. It opened easily with a slight squeak from the rusted hinges. I felt nervousness stir in my belly but I pushed it down.

"Hello, anyone home."

I got no reply, setting my bag on the floor and walked into the back of the clinic. I glanced back to the waiting room, reconsidering walking into the unknown, but that dampened. This was an adventure; I should have fun, and get as much action as I could out of this. I walked down and peered into one of the many doors.

It was only a checkup room. I found another room along with the science lab a office with a small love seat in the corner an operation room and to top it off I found a dark room that was for x ray development. After going through the rooms again I still couldn't find anyone. After what seemed forever I found a stairwell in the back of the clinic. I reached out and opened the handle.

I froze when I felt cool air brush me neck.

"boo."

I jumped high in the air and spun aiming a good punch. What I saw however made me falter. A man laughing hysterically, he was tall and pale along with black eyes his hair was long and fluffy looking.

I scowled at him as he straightened and was only slightly chuckling.

"You should have seen your face, it was priceless." He smiled at me charmingly and I forced my face to say straight.

"That was not cool, dude!"

He continued laughing. We stood there for a couple minutes, I scowled at him.

"Alright," he said, "I'm Marshall lee, head and only vet at this clinic, and you are Fionna right?"

"yes." I said in a clipped tone

"Gosh, I didn't think you would be so good-looking, but, life is full of surprises."

I blushed heavily and looked away.

"Okay, your room is upstairs third door on the right, you can put your stuff away and meet me back here and I'll give you a tour of the house." He held up my bag "this was in the lobby, thought you might want it."

I snatched the bag away from his grip, turned on my heel and climbed up the stairs.

I walked to the third door, and just as Marshall said, was my room. The inside was crazy, all blue with light white curtains. A large queen sized bed sat pressed against the wall. I walked in and set my stuff on the bed. The room was complete with a white desk and a matching bookshelf and dresser. A little window seat was tucked away behind the white curtains, a little white pillow sat on the bench. The room was a little girly but I loved the blues.

"Pretty cool, huh?"

I jumped around and looked at Marshall lee leaning against the door frame, this dude seriously sneaky.

"What? I thought that you were downstairs, why are you up here?"

"You took too long Blondie, I had to check and make sure you didn't get lost in this big house."

"I'm not stupid, I think I can figure my way around this house."

"You sure about that, cause you spent you first hour here walking in a circle around the first floor."

I blushed. "Fine, just get on with the tour," I snapped

He grinned and snatched my hand, before I could utter a protest I was being dragged out of my new room and down the hallway.

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