Chapter Six
THUD! Ouch! I thought as I sat up and rubbed the back of my head. I glanced up at my bed and down at the floor to realize that my death was the fuzzy carpet underneath me. Go figure. It was just a dream, but it felt so real. The feel of the grass, bark and rocks underneath my feet. The fear that I felt when being chased; the water in my hands, and the feel of it going down my throat; The pain once I ran into that tree; The wolf staring me down and the squirrel running beside me; The eerie, deserted village at the end. It felt so real, but I guess many people experience the feeling of dreams being real.
Thinking about it though, there were major clues in it to determine it from reality and the dream world. For instance that evil little rodent, I thought it smirked at me, which it could have, plus it didn't run away when I came up to it. It just ran away when the wolf showed itself. Plus it was running alongside me. What squirrel does that? All the squirrels I came across always ran away from me. Wow, I feel stupid, I thought as I shook my head and chuckled.
"Ever since I could remember, everything inside of me, just wanted to fit in," Hearing the music I turned my head to look at my clock. Another clue right there, I thought as I chuckled some more. I mean what sky would sing? Wow I feel really stupid!
As I reached to turn it off, I noticed the time. "AHH CRAP, I'M GONNA BE LATE!" I exclaimed, as I shot towards the bathroom to get ready. I cut on the light, slammed the door, stripped and threw my clothes in the basket, cut on the water and jumped in. The water was freezing cold, as I washed my hair with shampoo, followed by conditioner. Scrubbed myself raw with soap and then shaved the needed areas. I jumped out of the shower, wrapped my body and hair with a towel. I then brushed my teeth, and then put on eyeliner that made my green eyes pop. I then went back to my bedroom, went to my closet and picked out some black slacks, and a dressy red shirt. I got dressed, put some flats on and headed to the bathroom to put the towels in the hamper. I put my hair in a simple bun as I all but ran to the living-room, grabbed my keys, phone, and money. I went out of the apartment, slammed the door and locked it and ran down the stairs.
In my haste to get ready, I never noticed the fresh scratches on the side of my forehead.
I ran through the lobby, through the doors. I almost cried when I saw the bus pulling away. As my chest heaved up and down from running, I thought about my options. I could try my car again. I thought as I shrugged my shoulders and headed to the parking lot. I stopped in my tracks to see Drake leaning against his Mustang, smirking at my distress.
"I'm assuming that you forgot about our little deal, correct?" He asked as he crossed his arms. Darn, I did totally just forget about that! I thought as I gazed at him while trying to get my breathing down. Quick, think of something!
"No, I didn't, I just thought you'd change your mind because of how rude I was yesterday." I answered. On the outside I was calm, on the inside; however, I was doing a happy dance and giving myself a mental high five at my swift answer.
He rolled his eyes; stood up straight and walked to the driver's side, while saying, "Whatever, just get in the car." I twitched at that but headed to the car. What choice did I have, I mean my car is out of commission at the moment and I'd really like to be on time today. With a sigh, I opened the door and got in. I buckled up as he took off.
As he was driving, I was looking at the interior of the car. It was nice black leather that had designs of what looked like the crescent moon engraved into it. I was still looking at the design when I noticed that he was speaking to me. "—eistiness." I looked up at him, blinked then said, "I'm sorry?"
"I said," he started as he smirked in my direction before returning his attention back to the road, "That rude comment yesterday will not stop my advances, I find it refreshing. I enjoy your feistiness."
"Riiiiiight, I wonder how long it will take you to realize that I will not date you." He chuckled at my statement.
"What's so funny?" I asked.
"Apparently you don't know the definition of 'date' newbie."
"Oh I know the definition all right. It is between two parties that are interested in each other and wants to see if they want to pursue the relationship farther by going out to dinner, or the movies. The so called "dates," I said as I used my fingers to quote, "are not really dates, they are more like a bargaining chip." I finished as he parked the car near the hospital.
I unbuckled, opened the door, got out and leaned down, "Besides, being on a date would have to mean that I was interested in you, and buddy you have no idea how far from the truth that is." I said as I closed the door, leaving him opening and closing his mouth like a fish out of water.
I walked through the hospital doors feeling chipper. I nodded to everybody that I came in contact with, as I walked to my office. I whistled as I took my keys out, unlocked the door, and headed in. My good mood could be because of being on time or it could be because I got the satisfaction of putting Drake in his place, or maybe both, but whatever it is, nothing could take it away.
I continued whistling the song that was playing this morning, as I headed around my desk and sat down. I was moving things around when I noticed the forgotten file of Madara Uchiha still laying on my desk. I shrugged my shoulders as I thought, why not? I pulled his file towards me and opened it. Staring back at me was the man I met yesterday, smirking like he did yesterday. I gazed at his picture for a few more minutes before I began reading:
Patient came to the hospital about a month or two ago, stating that he was a character from a popular child's TV show, Naruto. Saying that he needs to find a way back. The treatment that is to be given is not determined as of yet. Will continue to speak to him, to try to determine what will occur.
I blinked as I glanced at the picture of the beautiful man. Huh, there's not a lot here, but I mean Drake did say they didn't find out a lot about him… I wonder. I was interrupted in my musings by a knock at the door.
"Come in," I stated as I closed the file.
The secretary from yesterday, poked her head in and said, Yes Ms. Smitherton, Mr. Reynolds would like to see you." I nodded as I stood up and treaded around my desk towards the door.
"Alright lead the way then Lizzie." I stated as I smiled at her. She gave me a shy smile in return and headed towards our bosses office. Once we reached our destination, she nodded at me and headed back towards her desk.
I knocked on the door and waited for confirmation before entering. As soon as I heard the "come in" I opened the door a little bit and asked," You wanted to see me sir?"
Mr. Reynolds looked up from his paperwork, nodded and gestured towards to one of the plush chairs in front of him. I sat down and waited patiently as he got his thoughts in order.
"So if you haven't guessed Ms. Smitherton as long as you treat our newest patient you and I will spend a lot of time together. Meaning each time you have a session with him, I want you to report back to me understood?"
"Yes sir."
"The reason for this is because the psychologists that tried to speak with him, myself included, he put up a wall, he would not speak to us. But with you, I hear, he has spoken to you a great deal more. I want you to tell me every little detail, so that way we can come up with the best solution for him."
"Yes sir, I understand." I agreed as I clasped my hands in my lap.
"Good, now tell me, what have you learned about him thus far?"
I cleared my throat before I began, "All I've learned so far sir, is that he has stated that he is from an alternate universe. He said that he's from Japan but not the same Japan we know. He said that where he comes from, there are ninjas, hidden villages, and that he's one of those ninjas that are from one of the hidden villages." I stopped for a little bit to try to remember anything else that he might have said when it hit me. "He also said something about chakra and jutsus as well sir, whatever that means."
He stared at me long and hard, probably trying to decipher what I just told him before he spoke, "and what exactly did he say about chakra and jutsus?"
My eyebrows drew together as I thought about what Mr. Uchiha said. "I think sir; he said that he got here by a jutsu? And that chakra was something you feel? I think that's what he said but I'm not completely sure, I can ask again just to make sure."
He nodded and said, "That would be acceptable Ms. Smitherton. Just make sure after the session you stop by my office to report. You may leave"
"Understood sir," I stated as I stood up,nodded and headed out the door.
After I closed the door, I headed to the elevator to have a one-on-one chat with the mysterious patient, known as Madara Uchiha.
A/N: Fun fact about the story, I was gonna use Naruto as the one who gets introduced to the main character but thought Madara suited it much better. :D Much love and please review and tell me what you think