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Chapter One: Chasing Dreams

It all started that morning, when I was boarding a train to Twilight Town. The station is always full of tourists and busy people trying to get to work. I was leaving my home in Destiny Islands to start a new life in the city. Actually, it's because my boyfriend left home to go to the new Twilight University. I've decided to follow him; I want to be with him. This is the big step where I, Namine Miyazaki, must start a new chapter in my life.

The blonde girl was running with luggage in her arms, trying not to miss the train. She couldn't afford to miss her meeting for the job she just received. She pushed through the crowd of tourists, knocking some people over.

"The train to Twilight Town will be leaving in: 2 minutes, next train will arrive in 1 hour."

Namine's eyes widened, and she began to pick up her speed, running along the trains. Not paying attention, she ran into another woman and dropped all of her luggage.

"I'm sorry! Here let me help you."

Namine looked up to where the voice was coming from.

"No it was my fault, I'm in a hurry. Thank y-."

Namine's words froze as she stared at the woman. She looks just like me! She continued analyzing the woman's face. Her raven black hair and wardrobe was the only difference she could see. But her face and deep blue eyes looked exactly the same.

"Is something wrong?"

"I- I'm sorry! I have to catch my train!"

Namine tried shaking the image of the woman out of her mind. I need to catch that train, or I'm going to get fired!

"The train to Twilight Town is now departing; next train arrives at 10:30."

"Never mind. I'll be here the next hour or so. . ." Namine said.

"I was going to Twilight Town too. But I was heading to the Shikasen station, you'll get there faster."

"I can't afford to get on that train though. It was nice talking with you but there's no reason for me to be here anymore."

Namine dragged her luggage behind her, staring at the ground. All that she could think of was her boyfriend and that job. Without it, her relationship will slowly fade away.

"Wait!"

The woman ran up to her, stopping Namine in her tracks.

"I'll pay for you. You look like a good person in need of help."

Namine's big blue eyes widened once more.

"You'd do that? But I'm a total stranger to you!"

"I can't believe you'd accept if I'm a stranger. By the way, what's your name?"

"Namine, but people call me "Nami" for short."

"It's nice to meet you. My name is Xion. Come on, we don't want to miss this train too."

The two women walked to the Shikasen Station, and it was even more crowed. The trains were brand new and great for the economy. Plus, they were extremely fast in speed. Tickets to ride on these trains were expensive. Namine couldn't even afford one ticket, she wondered if Xion was rich.

"Welcome to the Shikasen Express. The train departing for Twilight Town will be leaving in 10 minutes. There is always concessions and restrooms at every nearby exit. Please enjoy your ride, and thank for choosing Shikasen Express!"

Wow, this place is amazing. Namine looked around her surroundings, everything looked so nice. The trains, the food, the people, even their restrooms! After smelling the aroma of food, her stomach started to growl. I sure could use something to eat, but this place is too expensive. Xion's helped me enough; she'll think I live off the streets if I ask for money. The two women didn't say a word to each other when they got on the train. A few minutes later, Namine decided to break the silence.

"So where are you from?"

Xion looked at her with a puzzling face.

"Destiny Islands, why?"

"Oh, me too. . . There isn't a reason. I was just breaking the silence. . . ."

Namine started to stare at Xion, and Xion ignored the stares. She pulled out a cigarette and began to light it. She could tell that this would be a very long trip.

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