TRAVELING

Hilary stepped down from the car walking over to Tyson's front step

"Hilary, nice to see you" yelled Tyson's grandpa from the lawn

"Whatsup with the clothing', he asked walking closer towards her. His yelling seemed to have drawn more than her attention. Tyson, Daichi, Ray and Max had come out looking at her in confusion.

"Yeah...where are you going?", asked Ray confused at the attire she choose to wear.

"It's a long story but lets go inside and I'll tell you all about it", she said calmly

The boys began to worry about what she was going to tell them. It didn't seem like it would be good news to either of them.

Sitting down on the one of he cushions Hilary began to explain. She told them that she would be traveling overseas for one year to continue her studies and would be back early summer and around the holidays to stay.

The boys and grandpa looked distraught at her leaving. She was family to them.

"Well guys I gotta go since it's 8:30 and my flight leaves at 10:00. I'm...I'm going to miss you guys...soooo much", she cried

The boys gathered around her to comfort her. They would not question her decision. Even Daichi knew she had to begin making her choices for herself and no one had the right to stop her.

"I'll miss you so much, Hil", said Daichi as he hugged her, a smile appearing on her face

"I'll miss you to, Daichi", she said with a chuckle

At that moment Kai arrived and looked at all of them huddled around Hilary. All turned to face him wondering what would happen next.

"What's going on", he asked his face blank as ever

"Hil is ...is traveling...overseas to study...for...for a year", said Daichi sniffling

Another frown seemed to mar his face for a second then it was gone instantly.

"Well...I should leave now" she said as she walked towards the shoji screen that blocked her from leaving

"Bye, I miss you all", she said finally walking outside and entering the car that waited for her.

All of them except Kai waved at her as the car drove off down the road.

Max and Ray noticed that Hilary didn't seem to show any signs of recognition for Kai as she walked away. Both looked at each other understandingly. They were going to look into what was really going on

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(In the car)

"You didn't tell them about where you were going only that it was outside of Japan?", asked the voice

"No I didn't"

"Hilary don't worry about this. We will take good care of you", said the second voice which belonged to Mr. Dickenson, the First voice Tyson's older brother, Hiro.

"You will be fine", Hiro said trying to reassure her.

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(At the airport)

"I'll miss you honey", said Hilary's mother as she hugged her daughter

Turning towards her dad she hugged him tightly picking up the scent of the wind and grass that reminded her of her father.

"You'll be fine and I 'will' miss you. Take care of yourself. Here is a gift for you. Don't open it until 12:00 midnight. I hope you like it", he said to her handing her the gift in a little pink box and giving her a peck on her head.

Last warning to board flight 489 heading. Last warning to board flight 489

"I've gotta go mum and dad", said Hilary as tears brimmed at the corners of her eyes.

"Hilary" came a voice heading towards the departure hall. It was Hiro calling for them to leave

"I'll call you when you arrive", said Mr. Dickenson with a smile on his face

"Do have a wonderful and safe trip", her parents said for her to hear as she walked into the departure hall, turning around the corner and disappearing out of sight.

"My little girl is growing up", Hilary's mom said as she hugged her husband as they walked out of the airport.

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Hilary and Hiro, sat in the Executive class towards the windows. Looking out below she began to think about her family and friends that she was leaving behind. She would soon see them again. Looking at her watch she realized that it was 12:01. Bringing the pink box into her lap, she opened it finding a black velvet box in it. Upon opening that she saw a silver necklace with a locket on it. Opening the locket she saw a picture of her and her family on one side and on the other side saw a picture of her friends. Around the pictures on the locket were little diamonds spread apart, six diamonds in total. Upon further inspection she realized there was another small compartment in which she could put some things into.

She thanked her parents in her heart knowing that she wouldn't be able to talk to them for some time.

On the other hand Hilary had no clue that 3 other girls from around the world were traveling to the same destination as she was, France, Paris.