Blood Gulch Home for Foster Children
"Where are we going?" a blonde boy asked, looking terrified
A young man; no older than twenty four with black hair tied in a ponytail with green eyes, dressed in a green button up and black pants; was putting the blonde in a booster seat
"No need to worry, David. We are going to a special home that will take good care of you. Rest assured you that I have worked at this place for awhile, so you will be in safe hands." The man explained
David started fiddling with his sleeves out of nervousness. He wore a grey shirt with yellow accents all over and a pair of jeans and sneakers. "Don't worry, the car ride isn't that long. And you can call me Delta." Delta said, getting in the driver's side.
"Okay, Delta." David mumbled, still not sure if he could trust Delta yet.
Turned out that Delta was right (as always), the car ride was only ten minutes. But David felt more relieved as soon as Delta removed him out of the car and onto the sidewalk.
"This way, David." Delta said walking a little bit down the street and going towards a walkway. David followed Delta up the walkway to an old looking mansion but with a nice picket fence, with the words B.G. Home written in a cheerful red and blue paint.
The home was rather quiet for a Saturday. A young woman with brunette hair in a pixie cut was sitting at a desk near the front sorting out paperwork. Since none of the children were awake at the moment, she had a bit of time to catch up on work. She looked up from her work as soon as Delta and David walked in.
"Delta, I was wondering when you would get in." The lady at the front desk smiled
"My apologies, Sheila. But the paperwork for discharge was quite a lot." Delta said, giving her a folder of information
Sheila opened it up and gave the young boy a look of pity. "Is he going to be okay?" she asked
"He understands what happened, and he has no other family that can take him in. This is the best place for him to be in." Delta sighed, looking down at David
"Are you absolutely positive?" she asked, unsurely, "We don't have room in the red and blue wings until renovations are finished, the AI nursery is off limits, he's too big to be in the Chorus wing, and too small for the Freelancers."
"Maybe we could place him with the Freelancers, and hopefully they'll be able to watch over him until either he grows to belong or until renovations for the reds and blues are finished." Delta pointed out
"I don't know, will they even want someone so small living with them?" she wondered
David started backing away feeling more and more uncomfortable and scared. "It's okay, I can leave." He said defeatedly
Delta and Sheila both stopped their discussion, and gave him a sympathetic look. "Sweetie, it's alright. We're sorry if we're making you feel unwelcome. But we need to find a place for you. Do you mind staying with a group of nine to twelve year olds?" Sheila explained
David then shook his head. "Then I guess we stick him with the Freelancers until whenever." Sheila said
David looked up at Sheila with uncertainty, but nodded his head in agreement "Alright then, why don't tell me your name, sweetie." She suggested
David looked up nervously at Delta (who gave a look of encouragement), then at Sheila before he whispered out "David."
"Well, David, welcome to Blood Gulch Home. This is a foster home for children who need a place to stay either until they want to be adopted or until they're adults. My name is Sheila, and I'll be your social worker." Sheila introduced, "I'm sure you know Delta as one of the patrons of the household. He will help assist in taking care of you as well as the other kids here."
"You will be living with five other boys that are a bit older than you, but hopefully you'll get along just fine." She continued, "Let me give you a tour-"
"Sheila, Alpha wants to see you." Another man with a light blue shirt and jeans walked in
"Is it important that he see me right now, Epsilon? I have a child to care for right now." Sheila said, turning away to look at Epsilon
"Yes, since he didn't tell me anything, it must be that important." Epsilon said
Sheila sighed, then her face lit up with an idea. "Epsilon, would mind if you give David a tour of the home?" she asked
"Me? Why not ask Delta?" Epsilon groaned
"Because, I have to help Gamma make breakfast for the kids." Delta answered, going towards the kitchen
"You are such a-" Epsilon began
"Please, Epsilon. You're the only one who's not doing anything at the moment." Sheila begged
Epsilon looked at Sheila, then back down at David. "Ugh, alright. But you guys owe me one!" he sighed irritably
"Thank you Epsilon." Sheila smiled, getting up from her desk, "I decided that he would be staying with the Freelancer group for the time being, even if he's a bit young. So you can also show David his new room and introduce the others to him."
She then turned to face David. "Be good for Epsilon, he'll show you the whole place. And I promise to give you a cookie and some juice for later." She said, hoping David understood
David nodded his head and gave a small smile. "I'll be good." He said quietly
"Great, see you both later." Sheila smiled, walking away with a swing in her step
Epsilon looked down at David, before letting out a sigh. "Hey there, David. I guess I get to give you a grand tour." he smiled
David nodded his head. "Now the question that remains," Epsilon said, looking around "Where do we start?"
