Hey guys! this is the second chapter of Run! Sorry I didn't say anything in the first chapter! an authors note just kind of flew out my ear =) Hope you enjoy! Oh ya! haha this is my 2nd story! Sorry if the chapters are short but I really am trying! =)
I nearly broke my bags zipper as I tried to get out my phone. Once I found it I tried contacting the Team but no one answered. As I slowly came to the conclusion that I was alone far away from anyone I knew with no where to go, I tried biting my cheek to keep myself distracted from the pricking at my eyes. It didn't work. Warm tears soon began leaving their trails down my cheeks and my shoulders shook with silent sobs until with a start I remembered that Robin had given me an emergency phone number to call if I needed to being the new girl and all. Again I found myself digging through my now abused bag until I found the small piece of paper covered in Robins slanted numbers. I hurriedly dialed the number and held my breath. By the fourth ring my hope was slowly shattered and the tears started anew. By the sixth ring I was ready to end the call but a voice came on the line.
"Hello?" A calm seemingly older man with a British accent answered.
" I-Im very sorry but is R-Robin there? Im alone and its dark and…" I tried to continue but the sobs kept coming unbidden making me words an incoherent mess. Thankfully the man on the line understood what I was trying to get across.
"Its okay, Its okay. The young master is currently out right now but Im sure he wouldn't mind if I came in his stead and got you. May I inquire about your name miss? And by chance do you know where you are?"
"M-my name is Arya and I think Im a 20 min drive from Gothom. I-Im at a high school called Hilltop? And thank you s-so much for doing this.. I honestly cant thank you enough." My sobs had quieted but my voice still quavered. I was terrified that he would say something like he couldn't come for a very, very long time.
" Well then Miss Arya, My name is Alfred and I will be there to pick you up in approx. 20 minutes." He replied in a calm tone.
"O-okay. Ill see you s-soon Alfred. Thank you. G-goodbye."
"Goodbye" After that he hung up and I quickly followed his example. With a shaky breath I collapsed onto the ground. I pulled my knees up to my chest and laid my chin on top of them. The temperature was slowly starting to drop with the darkening of the sky and I couldn't help but have a shiver.
"well this sucks." I stated glumly to no one in particular. To top it all off the sky thought it would be fun to drop its bounty of heavy moisture on top off me as well as the rest of the poor city. Within in seconds my hair was dripping wet and my clothes were soaked. I tried to keep my mind off of the fact that I was drenched, and alone in a strange place by humming some random tune or thinking about why the Team hadn't answered my calls but soon the insistent pounding of rain on the metal bleachers soon drew me to my bag once again. For the fourth time that night I found myself rummaging through my bag. A few minutes later I emerged triumphant holding my small silver locket. Jewelry was strictly forbidden during races and as I felt the silvers cool touch on my chest I felt a little more at peace. The locket was a present given to me by a long ago ghost of my past. The actual locket was a small circle with a detailed engraving of a crescent moon with a small rose. I released the small clasp and smiled as a blurry picture of a small baby held in the arms of a graceful woman with dark hair. Behind her a tall man stood also with dark hair and blue eyes. My eyes slightly watered at the small picture. Mainly for the past I would never remember. Almost without notice, I began doing a short yet complex dance that I remember I traveling ballet troupe had once taught me. The next thing I knew a man in a crisp white suit and white hair with an umbrella walked up to where I was currently and gave a small cough. I immediately stopped spinning, clasping the locket shut and began blushing furiously. He smiled.
"You must be Miss Arya." He gestured to the parking lot.
" Are you ready to go and get out of this unsightly rain?" I quickly nodded and scrambled to get my bag.
" Would you like me to carry your bag?" He offered with an outstretched hand.
"Ummm… No thank you? Its alright. I got it" I smiled.
" Well if Im not to carry your bag you must join me under this umbrella. I will not let you catch a cold from this nasty weather and it would be very rude to make my guest walk in the rain" He said smiling. I was worried at first. The umbrella didn't look very large from my standpoint. Apparently he noticed my calculating look.
"Its alright. Even if the umbrella seems small its very rather large. Plus, it will keep you dry." He then looked at my dripping hair and sopping clothes and chuckled.
" Well perhaps your beyond saving but at least it will give you some time to dry. And keep me from getting wet in the first place" I also joined in on the laughter.
" Alright then if you insist" I took my place underneath the umbrella walking side by side with him. Once we had reached the parking lot I started toward some of the older cars but Alfred shook his head and turned me towards the opposite direction.
" This our ride Miss Arya" He said gesturing towards a very black and very shiny sports car.
" Woa.." I said ogling at the fancy car.
" Well what are you waiting for? Hop in!" He said with an amused smile. I returned the smile although hesitantly and climbed gingerly into the passenger seat. The car smelled wonderful! Like leather and vanilla.. Once we were driving down the road my still dripping hair made me realize that I was getting the car all wet! I started shifting nervously.
" Im very sorry but Im getting the seat all wet" I said with a downcast look. He laughed.
" That's what's got you all fidgety? I thought you had to really use the restroom" He chuckled. "Its fine. It wont due the leather any harm. We can clean it up in the morning." I smiled then blinked suddenly realizing I was missing a very crucial piece of information.
" Uh.. Alfred? Where exactly are we going?" I looked at him questioningly.
" Well since the Mt. Justice residents cant be contacted at this point in time, Im assuming you will be staying at the Manor."
"Manor?"
" Yes. It is where the Masters and I reside in Gothom City."
"oh.. Ok." He looked over at me.
"Is that alright?"
"Huh? OH! Yes of course! Thank you for your hospitality! Im immensely grateful its just.. I feel like Im intruding on your lives.." I said gloomily staring out the window watching the multi colored lights fly by.
"Of course not! You're always welcome! And its not like Im going to pick you up then leave you somewhere in this awful weather. That would be absolutely horrid!" He grimaced. " Such bad manners." A few moments later his face lightened.
" We just entered Gothom so I assume we will be arriving at the Manor in approximately 5 minutes or so." I nodded and continued staring out of the rain streaked window in awe as huge skyscrapers flashed by.
" Are you liking the view?"
" Its incredible!" I said in awe.
" That it is.." A few minutes later we entered a driveway through a large gate and were now driving up a gravel road. Suddenly a large mansion loomed out of the gloom.
" Welcome to Wayne Manor" Alfred said brightly.
" WOA!" I exclaimed, eyes wide mouth agape. Alfred chuckled.
"I haven't seen someone's expression when they first see the Manor in a long time.. I have forgotten the amazement it brings" He smiled warmly as I continued to gaze in complete amazement.
"Well, Im assuming you want to go inside and get warmed up don't you?" I blushed and nodded. He chuckled smiling down at me.
" We are going to have to make a run for it though Im afraid" I smiled and nodded a flare of energy racing through me.
"Alright?…. Readyyy? GO!" We both opened and shut our doors and took off running for the safety of the overhang. I couldn't help but laugh in glee as we made our made dash. By the time I had reached the door, Alfred had already unlocked it, set my bag inside and was waiting for me with a smile on his face.
"Now Miss Arya.. Are you ready?"
" I nodded cheeks flushed from the surge of adrenaline." He smiled and covered my eyes with his hands as he guided me to the entrance. As he uncovered my eyes and I gasped wide eyed he smiled and said….
" Well Miss Arya…. Welcome to Wayne Manor"
WOOO! 4 and I say 4 pages! hehe much better than my previous one page chapter if I do say so myself =) Thanks for reading! please review! =)