Hey everybody! This is the Venusgurl here, starting yet another SC fanfiction-and what a shocker-it's Talim and Yunsung! Lol, yeah well Im such a sucker for these two. This is my third story for this category and hopefully it goes over well with you guys. I really hope you enjoy-I've been wanting to write this for a long time! )

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By: Venusgurl#5

Chapter One: Next Stop- New York, N.Y.!

New York; a city of dreams, a city of desires, and most of all a city where all those very things can crumble right before your very eyes. Yes, even though this city has all the beauty and bustle of an urbanite's dream, it also carries the hardships as well. But not many knew of this other life that was usually hidden beneath the city's greatness. Talim was unfortunately one of those naïve victims coming into the crooked open doors of New York. She came from a small and ancient village that was highly pious and where she was treated like a princess daily. (her father was High Priest)

Royal treatment; though she vastly regretted it; had become something she was adjusted to and something she received at any given day or hour back at home. With all of this not going to New York along with her she was initially scared. However, her mind settled on the overall good of the situation and she decided to take to the skies the following day. "New York…," Talim whispered in awe as a smile curled upon her face. How she had dreamed of this day when she would see the only place that lasted in her dreams night after sleepless night. She sighed distantly. "It's finally time I met you…," her smile widened. Her eyes panned lazily over to the scenery outside her window. Sleep was beginning to take its reigns upon her soul. A quick yawn escaped before she lay her head against the bus window and let her eyelids fall soundly.

"Next stop; New York, New York!" the words echoed in her mind three more times before she actually began to stir; realizing she had finally arrived to her destination. Excitement swelled up inside the girl as she shook off her exauastion, eagerly grabbed her luggage, and headed towards the bus's directed exits. All of the passengers immediately rose and made their way towards the exodus doors-crowding around them and waiting patiently for them to swing open in liberation.

Talim's chocolate eyes lit up in wonder. This was all so exciting! Finally, she would be able to experience life on her very own. No parents to constantly criticize her. No elders to condemn her for her so-called 'lack of commitment'. No nothing! She was finally free from her homeland's clenching grasp! "Ahhh…What a great feeling it is, independence." At least…that's what they all say before they; well…I guess that should be saved for later on. Talim stepped down the small trial of stairs the grin on her face was wider than the ole' Mississippi. Anyone passing by immediately cringed at its unnaturalness. If not that, they made one simple and accurate guess. "Must be a tourist… ," This was oblivious to the girl in question totally.

She gazed in awe at the scores of towering buildings that seemed to engulf the busy people below rushing off to their own personal affairs. The clothes that they sported varied so strangely in her eyes. From Gothic Lolita, to 'stuck in the seventies', to Rainbow Emotional (Rain-mo for short). She couldn't help but wander and stare at those around her. Some were nice enough to wave at her; on the other hand some just flipped her off. The Wind Priestess blinked in shock. "Whoa…Oh yeah, I better get on my way," She said while pulling a tiny slip from her jeans' pocket with directions on it.

"Now…where to go, where to go, where-to-go…?" she mumbled to herself. "Hmm…," Talim studied the complicated map for nearly 10 minutes before realizing that she was getting nowhere fast. She had no idea what her directions were even showing. A frown passed her attractive features. "Just where the heck am I?" Her struggle to locate herself within the wild world of New York only worsened as she visibly began to show her frustration. It wasn't until she felt a light tap upon her shoulder that she was able to catch her own out of sorts behavior. "Yes, Can I help you?" she asked politely as she turned to face her visitor.

It turned out to be a young woman who looked to be around the same age as her. Her hair was cut short and styled into a fashionable hairdo with chopped bangs, hanging pieces, and random highlights. It was something Talim would never try herself but was something the girl pulled off extremely well. Her eyes were a bright almond and her smile was radiant enough to light the darkest of hearts. "The real question is, deary, can I help you! A KYAH KYAH KYAH!" The wind walker's face frowned-up immediately as soon as the lady's bizarre laughter filled her ears. "Excuse me?" Talim retaliated. "What I mean is, you look a little lost, if I might say," She bowed her head childishly. "Maybe…," Another high-pitched horror of laughter left the girl.

Talim fought the natural urge to cover her ears. She frowned. How could such a pretty girl have such a … chalkboard-screeching laugh? "Well, if you want I could help you get to where you want to be? I've been here long enough to help a newbie" Her smile widened. "So hows about it?" Talim stared evenly at her while examining the given preposition in her mind. She seemed friendly enough and….she really could use the help right now. "Well?" the girl asked again. Talim responded with a shy smile and an extended hand. "Yes, I would very much appreciate that Miss…?" "Xianghua, Xianghua Hanamaru. That's my name, don't wear it out!" Xianghua eagerly shook Talim offered hand. "And yours?" "Talim Kazehime, it's a pleasure! And thank you so much for your help. I am very grateful!"

They began to walk side by side as Xianghua motioned for Talim to hand over her map. "Don't worry about it! I'm more than happy to help the needy!" she replied before unleashing that dragon of a laugh of hers. The she raised her hand high in the air before yelling out in a deafening tone. "TAXI!!!"

"Are you sure that this is the building your father set you up with?"

"Well…is it 4140 Remington Street, correct…?"

Xianghua stole a quick glance at the address listed on the piece of paper. She nodded her head slowly in confirmation. "Yep, this is it alright…oh boy…,"

The building was anything but remotely livable. It was a dark and faded brown brick estate and was covered in gang graffiti and water damage stains. Chains and padlocks were wrapped around almost every window and Talim gulped when she swore she spotted a window with steel bars. The stench of the area was salty and ancient. Must was part of the complex's essence as well. To top it all off pilled garbage cans lined the sidewalk leading to the broken entrance door. At its foot lay a black cat with patches of white and gray fur scattered along its coat. It was sleeping peacefully among the muddle of what Talim would possibly soon be calling home.

She inwardly groaned at that standing likelihood. Although this was hardly what she considered homey, anything was better than being back at the Wind Deity Village. A long exaggerated sigh left before picking up her bags and turning to face her new found friend. She extended her hand towards the kind girl. "Well I guess this is my stop. Not what I was expecting but…I'm a big girl, I'll be alright," she smiled genuinely. "Thank you, for everything," Xianghua smiled as she passed her outreached hand and gave her a full-out hug. Talim froze in the awkward grasp of the expressive girl and only responded with a stoic pat on the back.

Xianghua then handed her the map from earlier along with her Sharpie. "Here-I circled where you stay at on the map. And…," she used her fingers to guide Talim on the map. "I highlighted a couple of paths to nearby important places. Like the nearest hospital, nearest grocery store, nearest mall-hee hee- you know what I mean. And…wait, oh!" she held out her hand to Talim like a teenager would to their parents for extra cash. "Gimme your cell!" "Excuse me?" her voice cracked in puzzlement.

The girl in question tilted her head in confusion. "Oh, you don't have one?" Talim's hands unconsciously went to the pocket where her cell phone resided. "Well…yes, but…what do YOU need it for?" It took her a moment to understand, but eventually the brunette caught on. "Oh, I'm sorry-you must think I want to steal yours or something. No, that's not it at all! Here," she whipped out her own pink and decorated one from only god knows where and showed it to her. "See? Mine is pretty cute!" And she hung it around her wrist for the moment. "But I need yours so I can put my number in it!" "Oh, I see," breathed Talim; relief coursing throughout her body. "Yeah you can see it, here!" She pulled hers from her own secret hiding place and tossed it to Xianghua whom caught it with ease. A few clicks of the button and it was sent right back to its owner. "Call me so I can store it in my phone," Talim did as told and before they knew it their info exchange had finished.

"Alrighty, Tali, I've gotta be on my way to work-but call me whenever you can. I'll help you move in later on today after I'm done at the café, kay?" She turned around and started to head towards the nearby subway station. "Bye, and good luck, Tali!" Talim waved back enthusiastically. "Bye!!!" She began to gather her luggage and head towards the awaiting door-the three digits of her apartment ringing in her mind. "34-B," she mumbled while ascending up the chipped cement stairs. "Tali…hmm, what a bizarre nickname,"

Well it didn't come out like I thought it would but I'm pretty much satisfied. Please tell me what you think and review and help me out a bit-a few suggestions woul very much be welcomed. Thanks for reading! Chapter 2 will be up real soon, kiddos! Till then-TTFN and LYLA

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