A FLAMES TALE.
BY: CROSS AYERS
Chapter I:
FIRE
"Fire.. why is it so hot in here? Where am I? I feel as though a fires tongues are whipping at my skin, but yet it does not scorch my flesh. It is almost comforting, protective. But why?" As Rika says this to herself she can hear a knocking in the distance of where she was, almost as an echo.
Rika wakes up sweating profusly. Looking around stunned and bewildered. As she glances around her room she thinks to herself, " was that just a dream, it felt so real. As if i was dancing with fire." Right as she says that she stops looking, fixated on her window sill. Next to a red rose was a piece of paper, folded as if a flower. Rika got up from her bed walked over to it and lifted it up unfolding it as she began to grow curious as to where it came from.
Dear Rika,
Forgive the disturbance I just needed to see you again. The feelings I have for you are like a fire, once small but growing ever so slightly. Please do not be alarmed, I mean you no harm. One day we will met, but only when you are ready.
Your Flame.
Confuesed and scared Rika put the note down and sat on her bed. "How? This doesn't make sense." Rika is trying to think of who this "Flame" could be. As she starts to ponder more a voice is heard from outside. "Rika! Are you up?" Exclaimed Luna. Luna begins to knock on Rika's door. "Rika hurry we are going to be late." Rika shot up and said, "Oh Yes Luna be right there." Rika then quickly got dressed, thinking to herself how she forgot what day it was. "Rika come on hurry." Luna said growing ever more impatient. "Coming, I'm coming Luna." Rika opened her door, and grabbed her basket. Luna flung herself at Rika embracing her with joy. "Oh Rika can you beleive today is the day. Rika smiled and asked her if she was ready for it. Luna smiled and said, "Rika, with all of your help I'll be a lady in no time." Rika smiled as they began to walk towards town. "Rika can you believe that Mrs. Antebelle is taking me in to groom me to become a lady. I am so excited." As Luna is jumping around.
"Young Luna, ladies don't prance around like children." Rika said. Quickly fixing herself and walking like a proper lady. Luna asks, "Rika how come you never became a lady with Mrs. Antebelle?" "I never felt as though I needed to, ever since my parents died when I was young, everyone in town always took care of me so I didn't go to Mrs. Antebelle." Luna stopped, looking down at the ground, "I'm sorry Rika I didn't mean to.." Rika cut her off, "Luna its ok, its all part of life." Luna looked up at Rika smiling.
"My parents told me by the fire.." Rika zoned out while listening to Luna, remembering her dream, how the fire didn't burn her, how its flames were almost inviting. Then she remembered the note. Right as Rika thought of the note she bumped into a tall man dropping her basket on the ground. Rika stood there startled. She felt a burning sensation on her arm where they touched. "Oh my I am sorry my lady, are you alright?" The man said in a calming voice. The man then picked up the basket and handed it to Rika. Still Rika stood there, she felt as though she knew who this man was. "Th.. thank you serah." Rika said softly. "Again I am sorry Rika, I will see you later then." The man said while walking away. Rika stiffened up, saying, "how does he know my name?" "Everyone knows you Rika." Luna stated. As she started to walk away. "Who is he though?" Rika asked. "Well I believe thats Serah Aizen, he works at the library in town." Rika then looked at her basket, it was singed where Aizen grabbed it. "Aizen.." Rika said softly to herself. "Rika you coming?" Luna yelled. "Oh yes sorry Luna." Rika said. As she started to walk towards Luna Rika thought, I wonder if it is him.