They should have been setting but the rain was falling heavily. The raven-haired boy sat with his back to the others. They glared at him and shot nasty words at him. Only one little boy didn't join in the catcalling. He stumbled over to Scipio.
Hello, Bo. Said Scipio in monotone voice. Bo looked at him with pleading eyes.
It will be all right, Scip! He assured, though he was not so sure himself. Scipio seemed to sense this for he turned his head away. He slowly stood up.
I'm going for a walk. He mumbled. He glanced at the angry faces of his companions.
Can I come? Bo asked timidly. Scipio looked at the young boy for a moment. He shook his head.
Not this time.
Bo looked disappointed but only nodded and sat back down. Scipio turned and walked away. He was not very pleased with himself or anyone else. It wasn't his fault Prosper was fallen. He had told the kid to stay still. But of course, Prosper had to do things his own way.
Scipio walked through the drenching rain. He supposed he could go home but then he would have to face his father. The sight of Prosper's broken body lying on the pavement below flashed through his head. He shook his head savagely. It wasn't my fault! He told himself angrily. If he had just stayed put and done what he was told none of this would have happened! This thought boosted Scipio's confidence for a moment. He heard a scream in the distance. It sounded almost just like how Bo had screamed when He saw Prosper's had slip on the metal bar. Scipio hadn't been able to reach him in time. It wasn't the way it was supposed to happen.
He heard the scream again and realized it w as really happening. He followed the sound. He saw a girl about his age struggling in the icy river. Her hands grasped at the air. She was too cold and weak to move her legs enough to get her to shore. Scipio leapt onto a boat. He threw a net towards her. She was trapped in it. Scipio began pulling her towards himself. He was drenched with rain. She was almost to him. He heaved her onto the boat. He lifted her in his arms and began running down the streets back towards the Stella.
Soon he was banging on the door. He was worried for the girl's health.
In the Stella, Mosca, Hornet, Riccio, and Bo were sitting quietly. They soon heard someone banging on the door.
It could be Scipio! We should let him in. Bo pleaded. He made to stand but Mosca grabbed him about the middle and held him back.
Have you forgotten what he let happen to your brother? He asked.
It was not his fault. Besides, Prosper is not dead. We can't let Scipio freeze because of an accident. Bo said. He wiggled out of Mosca's arms and tore down to the door. He opened it and let out a gasp.
Scipio stumbled into the theatre. There was a young girl lying limp in his arms.
What happened Scipio? Bo asked.
I saw her drowning in the river. We must help her. Quickly! He shouted. Mosca, Hornet, and Riccio did not like helping Scipio but it was for the girl so they consented. They dried her off and wrapped her in several warm blankets.
You should not be near her. You just cause harm. Riccio growled as Scipio drew near. Scipio took a step back.
I pulled her from the river. How is that doing harm? He spat.
You should have fetched help instead of making us take care of her. Riccio retorted.
Calm down Ric. I expect she needed immediate help. Said Mosca calmly. Riccio just glared at him for a moment before returning his attention to the girl.
Several days later, the girl awoke. She was pale and her breathing was shallow and gasping. For the first time, they saw dazzling blue eyes. Her long red hair had finally dried.
You're awake! Cried Bo.
Calm down Bo, or you will frighten her. Mosca said calmly. Hello. I am Mosca. This is Bo. We're helping to take care of you.
I cough am cough Ciao Cielo. She gasped. Mosca was certain he had heard the name before. His mind thought back to a radio program he had once heard. We are back on 1080 with Bella Ciao Calma and her daughter Ciao Cielo Calma. She was the daughter of a famous ice skater.
He smiled gently before quickly scurrying to where Scipio, Riccio, and Hornet were sitting.
She is Ciao Cielo. Is that name familiar to any of you? He asked. They all shook their heads.
We were on our way to her house the night that Prosper fell. Her mother is Bella Ciao Calma. Mosca told them. Scipio looked startled. Riccio looked as livid as he did every time Prosper's incident was mentioned. Prosper was being released from the hospital in a few days. Hornet was hoping the girl would be gone by then.
Scipio walked past Mosca and towards the girl. He knelt down beside her. She was still awake.
Hello Ciao Cielo. My name is Scipio. I pulled you out of the river. He told her.
She smiled lightly up at him.
Please cough call me cough Sky. She gasped. She really did have quite a charming voice.
Of course. The English of Cielo. Murmured Scip.
He looked down into her eyes and saw something he had never seen before. It was pure, unfiltered goodness. It was obvious she had never done anything wrong in her life.
Thank you for reading the first chapter of Intensity. Sorry Prosper was injured but I don't like him much.
Spoiler
Sky sat quietly on her bed. The tears rolled slowly down her cheeks. She wished he were still here. She was worried he would never come back. She didn't know if she could survive without him. He had cared for her more than anyone else. Now he was gone.. Forever..
Teehee.. Won't tell you what chapter that's from.. It's my little secret.
