Hi, guys! Thanks for reviewing. And please sorry it took me ages to update. This chapter was written only by me, but LoveRose will write a piece in the next one, I promise. By the way, if ya noticed, Hudson's surname is also Brown, but he's not related to Elyon. They're just namesakes and Hudson doesn't have any special powers or anything. Just for note. So here comes
Chapter 2
It was late morning. On the big motorway were only a few cars. Two sports cars, one pail pink, another violet, were driving along. They have already left New York so they had no travelling problems. The pink car was driven by Westley. Chelsea was sitting next to her and on the back seats were Barbie, Nolee and Delancey.
The driver of another car was Mr. Benk, Westley's dad, as you can remember. Hudson was sitting on the back seat, and all around him was laying his and the girls' luggage. There were tons of bags and boxes, suitcases and five pet baskets with Rita, Brenda, Kerry, Kid and Kit. Chelsea's motorbike was transported behind them in a small trailer (or what you call it in USA)
The whole group was off to Heatherfield as it was planned. All five girlfriends were really excited with meeting new people and were discussing their future neighbors.
«I just wonder what they like are» Barbie said.
«Yeah, and it would be so cool if they are just like us» Westley turned back continuing driving. «Maybe they are really similar to us all, guys, then they must be…»
«…fashionable» Barbie noticed.
«…calm» Nolee said.
«…energetic» Delancey supposed.
«…practically Hollywood» Westley rolled her eyes dreamily.
«…value friendship and love adventures» Chelsea smiled. «I just feel that we will become friends»
«And imagine how great it will be if are also friends, a team, just like us! » Nolee said.
«Yeah, it will be great» Hudson joined the conversation «And it will be even greater if there was a guy, who I could make friends with. Ten girls is too much, all with their 'women's' things! » the girls took offence. «Ok, sorry! » Hudson apologized «By the way, we're driving for a long time, when will we reach the destination? »
«Yeah, Hudson's right» Delancey said «Westley, your dad knows this town, ask him where are we now»
«Dad» Madison turned to her father «To whose house will we come first? Which is the closest? »
«Well, from all the addresses you gave me, Hunt Street (I made it up) is the closest, we're practically there » Mr. Benk answered.
The girls took out their cards with addresses «Hunt Street? » Chelsea re-asked «It's my future address. So, we'll deliver me first. My house-mate's name is Cornelia. A rare name»
«Yeah, you would say» Westley grinned «My neighbor's name is Willelmina, it's much more rare than you neighbor's. I hope she's a good person»
«We arrived! » Mr. Benk said and both cars stopped in front of a big house.
«OK, now guys I'll go there» Chelsea said getting out of the car, while the others were helping her take the luggage out. «I'll call you as soon as I work out. Bye! »
«See ya! » the girls and Hudson said and the two cars drove away to the next destination in turn, leaving Chelsea alone in front of Cornelia's house door.
She pressed the ring button and few seconds later a woman opened the door. It was Cornelia's mother. She was a little surprised to see a completely unfamiliar person at the other side of the door.
«Mrs. Hale? » Chelsea asked when the woman appeared.
«Yes» she replied «And you must be…»
«Chelsea Wellhord, the student from New York» Chelsea helped her remember.
«Oh, yes, wait a minute, please, I'll call Cornelia» Mrs. Hale answered and disappeared again.
Chelsea stayed waiting at the door. Only a moment was detaching her from meeting her future neighbor.
A few seconds later a blond girl appeared at the door. She was a bit similar to Barbie in her appearance - she also had blond hair and blue eyes. But she was similar to Chelsea too. They were both tall and both had long straight hair. When Chelsea saw her, she was quiet sure they'll make friends.
«Hi, you must be Cornelia? » she asked the girl smiling.
«Yeah, and you must be Chelsea then» Cornelia replied. She didn't imagine her future house-mate exactly, but Corny had a feeling that Chelsea Wellhord was just as she wanted her to be. She also hoped to make friends with that New York girl.
«Right» Chelsea answered.
They stood for a moment, and then Cornelia noticed that her guest was still standing in front of the door.
«So, what are waiting for? You're welcome. Come in, I'll show ya your room. It's upstairs, just next to mine. Shall I help you with your luggage? » she asked while Chelsea was coming into the house and took her pet basket with Rita inside. «Wow! She's so cute! »
«Her name's Rita. And she's friendly» Chelsea smiled. She already liked her new friend.
«That's great, I also like animals. I have a kitten, Napoleon. There he goes» and the Earth guardian pointed to the small black fluffy ball going from the kitchen. «Oh, my goodness, Napoleon! » she gasped when saw that her pet was wearing one of Lillian's doll's dresses.
«Oh, dear, who has done that to him? » Chelsea asked with sympathy.
«Lillian, my younger sis, who else could torment my pets? » she said taking the dress of Napoleon. «By the way, there is Lillian»
Just that moment Lillian went into the hall crying out loudly something unintelligent. When she saw Cornelia and Chelsea, she stopped.
«Lil, stop clowning! » Cornelia said irritated «Don't you see we have guests? »
Lillian looked up at Chelsea and felt silent. She would never stop do all her usual childish things in front of Will, Irma, Hay Lin or Taranee or any other Cornelia's friends, but she was a bit afraid of unfamiliar people and didn't want to show Chelsea her misbehavior.
«Hi, I'm Chelsea. I'll be living here for some time » Chelsea said to the girl friendly.
«OK» Lillian smiled. She didn't really matter, actually she didn't really care about it, but she liked Chelsea.
«Hey, and it's mine! » she said in adult tone, when she saw her doll's dress (the one she put on Napoleon) in her sister's hands. She grabbed it and ran away.
«Lillian Hale, come back at once! » Cornelia shouted but this didn't work.
«Oh, don't pay attention, she always wants to obtain me» Corny looked at Chelsea. «But sometimes she can be nice» she added.
The girls took Chelsea's things and started to go upstairs.
«That's great. I always wanted to have a younger sister or brother» Chelsea said smiling.
«You know, we're really similar! » Cornelia said. She really wanted such a neighbor so similar to her.
The girls entered a room just next to Cornelia's bedroom.
«So, it's your new home. Feel at home. I hope you like it» Cornelia said hospitably.
«Yeah! It's so great in here! I love it! » Chelsea exclaimed when she entered the room. It was really cozy and nice, and even was a bit similar to her room in New York. Cornelia let Rita out of her pet basket.
Chelsea looked around the room. Her sight was caught by a big mirror in the room. There was a small photo stuck behind the mirror – frame. On the photo was Cornelia hugging another blond girl with two plaits, who Cornelia didn't know. It was Elyon.
«Who's that? » she asked Cornelia.
Just as she said those words and Corny looked at the photo, her expression changed immediately. She became sad, as if she was reminded of an old woeful.
«Sorry, I forgot to remove it» she said sadly and quickly took the photo from the mirror-frame. «That's Elyon, my friend. At least she was my friend» she turned back and brushed a tear away.
Chelsea noticed that. She felt guilty for her new friend; at least it was her, who reminded her of something. But she wanted to know what it was and help if possible.
She came nearer to Cornelia and asked carefully «And what happened? »
«She moved away to another city. She got under influence of very bad people, if they only could be called people» the Earth guardian said with tears in her voice. She trusted Chelsea and wanted to tell her everything what had happened, but she couldn't spill out the guardians' secret. «Elyon doesn't trust the girl and even me anymore. She doesn't consider us her friends, but it's not true. It's so hard without her» Cornelia turned to Cornelia and looked at her with sorrow.
Chelsea really felt sorry for Cornelia. She imagined how painful it is to lose a friend, especially if she considers you her enemy. Chelsea wanted to help so much, but she couldn't. She decided to support Cornelia and help her in anything which was in her powers.
She put her hand on the Earth guardian's shoulder and said with sympathy and hope «Sorry, I didn't know. But I'm sure that everything will be good»
Cornelia raised her eyes at the brown-haired girl. «You really think so? »
«Of course, I'm sure in it! » Chelsea smiled «Old friends can't be forgotten. She will understand someday that she was wrong. Believe me; I am never mistaken in things like that»
«Thanks, Chels, we are really alike» Cornelia seemed to get over her sadness.
«Hey, Corny, I'm really sure we'll make friends soon» Chelsea smiled.
Though Cornelia didn't really like to be called 'Corny', she didn't point that out for Chelsea. And she really agreed with her. «I'm also sure in that. We're already friends, aren't we? So, you feel yourself at home. If ya need anything, just call me, I'll be in my room» and the Earth guardian was going to leave.
«Cornelia! » Chelsea called her. The blond stopped and turned back. «I just wanted to ask. Is there enough room for my motorbike in your parent's garage? I parked it outside» Chelsea continued shyly.
Cornelia was surprised. She didn't expect her new neighbor to own a motorbike. She also like speed and though didn't really ask her parents for a motorbike, in her soul she has always wanted to have a ride. «You have a motorbike? » she asked again to make sure he didn't mishear.
«Aha, I adore fast ride. You want to have a ride sometime? » Chelsea suggested when saw Cornelia was interested.
«Of course! » Corny smiled and came nearer to Chelsea «What's with me today? You're my guest at least. You wanna me to help ya unpack your things? »
Chelsea nodded and the two girls started to unpack Chelsea's luggage. That was their first acquaintance.
At Will's house
The doorbell rang and Mr. Hoggles immediately rushed into the hall.
«Will! Don't you hear someone's at the door? » Mrs. Vandom cried from the kitchen.
«I'm coming, Mom! » Will cried from upstairs and started to go down.
Westley was standing on the threshold with all her luggage. She was the next, who was delivered to her new home. The other girls and Hudson all sat in Mr. Benk's car and Westley parked her pink sports car outside the house. She was waiting to meet her new neighbor.
Soon a red-haired girl opened the door. Westley knew that even though her new house-mate had a really strange name, she was good.
«Hi! » Madison smiled «You're Willelmina? »
Will was surprised. In front of her was a completely unfamiliar girl, who knew her full name. Who could she be? «Well, yes» the guardian nodded.
«Oh, sorry, I didn't introduce myself» Westley quickly remembered when saw that Will was a bit puzzled. «I'm the student from New York…»
«Westley Madison! » Will remembered that that day her future neighbor would arrive. She nearly forgot about it, but luckily Westley remembered who she was and Will didn't seem a fool to her. Will liked Westley, she imagined her new neighbor something like this. «Yeah, I remember. Come in and feel yourself at home» she continued and Westley came in looking around the house.
Just as Miss Benk stepped inside, curious Mr. Hoggles, who was already there, rushed to her feet. «Wow! » Westley said with unexpectedness.
«Oh, and that's my polecat, Mr. Hoggles» Will said. «Don't worry, he's friendly. I see you also have a pet» and the guardian looked inside the pet basket, where Brenda, Westley's little brown puppy, was sitting. «She's so cute! »
«That's my Brenda» Westley said «You'll make friends with her»
«May I carry her? » Will offered.
«Yeah, thanks, Willelmina» Westley smiled, passing the basket to her new friend.
«Oh please, don't call me like that» Will waved her hand as the two girls started to go upstairs (Westley's new room was there). «When Mom calls me 'Willelmina', she always wants to yell at me or something. Friends call me just Will»
«Ok, Will » Westley smiled. «And you call me just Westley. I don't like those long double-names»
«OK»
The girls passed along Will's room. The door was opened and a horrible mess was visible. It was a real disaster zone! Will blushed and quickly closed the door, but Westley managed to look inside.
«Sorry! It's a real rubbish dump» Will said embarrassedly «It is usually tidier there, but I didn't manage to tidy it today»
«Never mind! At mine sometimes is even worse! Especially after me hanging with my girlfriends» Westley giggled «Hey, by the way, a cool necklace» and she pointed at the Heart of the Kandrakar hanging around Will's neck.
«Where? Oh, this» Will realized what a terrible mistake she could do and spill their guardians secret, so she immediately put it under her collar. «I… I bought it nearby, there's a great mall not far from here» she started to invent for Westley not to suspect anything.
«Great! I wish you could show me and my friends all around here» Westley said. She really didn't suspect anything. And where could she know that there exist the Guardians of the Veil, who protect Meridian from the powers of dark? Even if she was told such a thing, the girl would never believe that fantasy.
«I surely will! » Will sighted with relief. She decided to be more carefully in order not to let her team down. But at that moment she was not the leader of the guardians, just a mere girl, and nothing prevented her to make friends with her new house-mate. At least she liked Westley. The both girls continued there way to Westley's new room chatting and discussing their meeting.
So, this chap is large enough, so I must finish here. The acquaintances of the other girls in the next chapter. So please, review, no flames. Be waiting! Bye!