Chapter 7
-Ok, so where are we gonna stay the night?-asked Flora.
-We can talk to one of our counterpads?-asked Bloom.
-No way! That can result to mayor consequences.-said Tecna.
-I know! My sister bought an apartment last year, but didn't get to move in it, so if we take the key, we're safe there!-said Bloom.
-Ok, but how are we gonna take the key?-asked Layla.
-Well, Bloom can get in with no problem, since she looks like her counterpad. We just have to wait for the counterpad to get out.-said Tecna.
In front of Bloom's house.
-She's out!-whispered Tecna. The girls were hiding in a bush.
-It's your turn Bloom, sneak in and if someone notices you, say you have to go to the bathroom, ok?-said Tecna.
-Ok.-said Bloom as she went towards the door and went inside.
-What's taking her so long!-whined Stella.
-Well not everyone is as fast as you!-whispered Musa.
-What is that supposed to mean?-asked Stella.
-It means that you are the slowest person I ever saw, and you're complaining about Bloom being slow!-said Musa.
-Well excuse me for trying to look good!-said Stella.
-With that amount of make-up, I don't think so!-said Musa.
-At least I wear make-up!-said Stella.
-Why would I want to wear make-up?-asked Musa.
-Well, if you looked good, than maybe Riven wouldn't break up with you!-said Stella.
-And again, we both broke up!-said Musa.
-Still, don't you think that is the reason?-asked Stella,
-Of course not!-said Musa-And what about you, it's not like you're gonna be a lawyer to dump your boyfriend for that!
-Like I said, we're on a break!-said Stella.
-Knock it off you two! We could get caught!-said Layla.
-She started it!-they both said in union.
-Shh!-said Layla.
-You heard her, shh!-said Stella.
-Don't shush me, I shush you! Shush.-said Musa.
-You know Musa, you're a pain in the…-Stella started talking, when Bloom came.
-I got the key, no one saw me. Let's go.-said Bloom.
The girls went inside the empty apartment.
-This place could use some furniture.-said Stella.
-If we buy something there can be consequences, right Tecna?-asked Musa.
-Right.-said Tecna.
-I was just stating the obvious!-said Stella.
-Well me too!-said Musa, as they continued fighting, Tecna took the opportunity to examine the ring.
-Hmmm…Interesting.-said Tecna.
-Tecna's hmmming, that means she's up to something!-said Bloom, as she and Flora went to see what she's up too.
While they were examining the ring, Musa and Stella were still fighting and Layla was commenting the fight.
-And, Stella took another shot, what a defence! Wow, Musa! Seems like we have a winner, oh what's that, Stella made a comeback…-(Layla).
-SHUT UP!-yelled Musa and Stella in union.
-Would you stop copying me?!-yelled Musa.
-I'm not!-yelled Stella, as they continued fighting.
-It looks like the ring is broken.-said Tecna-And according to my calculations, since this type of magical jewelry is connected to the moon, it can only work on a full moon.
-So we're stuck here until the next full moon? When's that?-asked Flora.
-In 4 days.-said Tecna.
-We can wait.-said Bloom, and looked at Musa and Stella who were still fighting-Well some of us can.
-I think it's best if we don't go out much.-said Tecna.
-You heard her, we're out of here in 4 days, so make yourself comfortable!-said Bloom.
-4 DAYS?!-yelled Musa and Stella.
-I can't live with her for 4 days!-said Stella.
-How could you, Layla is our friend!-said Musa.
-I meant you!-said Stella.
-Ok, stop!-Flora stood between them.-Can you please stop fighting?
-I will if she is.-said Musa.
-Likewise.-said Stella.
-Apologize! Both of you!-said Flora.
-Come on Stella, you go first!-said Musa.
-Why don't you go first!-said Stella.
-Well, you know how they say, princesses first!-said Musa.
-Who says that?-asked Stella.
-I do!-said Musa.
-Oh boy! Here we go again!-said Layla.
-That is my glass, get your own!-said Stella.
-Why don't you get me one, oh I forgot, you're a princess! Princesses aren't allowed to move their little finger, everyone is supposed to serve them!-said Musa.
-At least I'm a princess, what are you?-she asked.
-Girls we can't go on like this, me and Flora will go to the mall with Stella, you two go with Musa, ok?-Bloom whispered to the others. They gave her thumbs up.
-Hey Stella, why don't you come with me and Flora?-said Bloom.
-I'm not going anywhere until she apologizes!-said Stella.
-Well too bad, cuz that wasn't a suggestion, let's go!-Bloom and Flora dragged her out.
-Well, it's a nice day, how about we go for a walk?-said Tecna.
-Whatever.-said Musa.
-Now, let's go shopping.-said Bloom.
-Ok.-said Stella. Just as she was passing by a shop, she saw a dress she liked, and in a few seconds she saw her counterpad inside (which she thought was her reflection), and it looked like she was wearing the dress.
On the other hand, the counterpad (who thought it was her reflection), really loved the way she looked, so she decided to find a dress like that.
When Bloom and Flora saw her they dragged her away.
-What are you doing!?-asked Bloom.
-I was just admiring myself. Is that so bad?-asked Stella.
-That was your counterpad!-said Flora.
-Oh, ups?-said Stella.
-You have to be more careful.-said Flora.
-You girls go, I'll catch up.-said Flora as she headed towards the greenhouse.
She was looking at the plants, when she found her counterpad right in front of her.
The counterpad was confused. She moved her right arm, and so did Flora. She moved to the left, and so did Flora.
-Strange.-said the counterpad, Flora was petrified-I don't remember having this dress.-just as she looked down to check her outfit, Flora made a run for it.
-And now who's not being careful?-asked Stella, after Flora told them the story.
-Why don't we stick together, ok?-said Bloom.
-Good idea. Well, I have some money, let's buy something for lunch.-said Flora.
-Ok.-said Bloom.
-Now, you guys wait outside, I'll pay.-said Bloom.
She went to the register and noticed that she's looking at herself, her counterpad was next to her. It was her turn.
-Excuse me, weren't you here just a minute ago?-asked the woman from the register.
-Um, no, first time here.-she smiled nervously.
When she got out of the market, she was running towards the bench Flora and Stella were sitting at, when she bumped into her counterpad.
-Oh, no! Are you ok?-she asked while hiding her face with the bag.
-Yes, I'm fine.-said the counterpad.
-I'm sorry. Well, gotta go.-said Bloom as she ran away with Stella and Flora.
-Wait, do I know you from somewhere?-asked the counterpad, but Bloom already left.
-That was a close one.-said Flora.
-Why don't we go home?-suggested Stella.
-Girls, can I have some alone time, I'll be at the park.-said Musa
-Ok, we're at the café.-said Tecna-Be careful.
-Don't worry. Bye.-said Musa.
Musa was sitting on a bench, she saw that someone sat on the bench behind her. She didn't see who it was, because their backs were turned against each other.
-Hey.-she said.
-Hi.-she heard a familiar voice.
-Are you ok? You sound…sad.-said Musa without turning around.
-Well, I am pretty down.-she said.
-What is it?-asked Musa.
-You wouldn't understand.-she said.
-Try me.-said Musa.
-Well, I'm a new student at Eastwood high. I've met 5 other girls, and they're great friends, but I always feel like an outsider.-she said. This seemed a little too familiar to Musa.
-Continue.-said Musa.
-Maybe the problem is that I lost my mother when I was little, and now we moved here with my dad and we live with my step-mother and step-sister.-she said.
Musa was sure that it was her counterpad, she had to get away, fast!
-Well, everything will work out in the end, I just know it.-said Musa as she stood up and saw her counterpad, who wasn't looking at her.
-How can you be sure?-asked her counterpad-I know Riven will never like me.-she mumbled.
-Who?-asked Musa.
-My crush.-said the counterpad.
-He will. I know it.-said Musa as she walked away.
-Musa, how could you?! Do you have any idea what you did?-yelled Tecna.
-I just gave myself an advice.-said Musa.
-You're lucky it was a small change.-said Tecna-I'll go to the Internet café to calm down a bit.
Tecna was working on a computer at the Internet café, when she got a message. The message was from someone she knew too well.
(Counterpad) Tecnagirl: Hi.
(Tecna) Futuregirl: Hi.
Tecnagirl: I'm working on the computer across you.
Tecna had to get away, now!
Futuregirl: Well, I have to go, bye.
Tecnagirl: Bye.
The counterpad stood up from the computer. Curiosity got the better of Tecna.
She opened the computer her counterpad was working at. She unlocked her file, cuz she knew how to and saw that she, actually the other she, her counterpad was still working on a program she (from the present) recently finished.
She made a few clicks and finished the program.
-Hey, what are you doing in my file!-it was her counterpad.
Tecna was in the run, her counterpad was running after her. Tecna grabbed Layla and Musa on the way.
-What's going on?-panted Musa.
-We're running from my counterpad.-said Tecna.
-What? I thought you're the carefull one.-said Layla.
As they were running, they slipped into a mud puddle.
-Urgh! Tecna!-yelled Musa.
-Thanks a lot!-yelled Layla.
Tecna didn't stand up because her counterpad would see her.
-Got you! Now speak, what were you doing in my file!-said Tecna's counterpad.
Layla and Musa turned around so she didn't recognize them.
-I fixed it.-said Tecna.
-Liar!-yelled the counterpad.
-Ok, I'll prove it, you put malware 01S.203, instead you need malware 02X.108.-saidTecna-Think about it, the old malware can only finish ¾ of the program, and the new one can finish the entire program, because it has 10GB more.
-Wow! I never met someone as good with computers!-said her counterpad-I'm Tecna, you?
-I have to go.-Tecna grabbed Layla and Musa and left.
-Thanks!-yelled her counterpad.
-Layla did we have to come to the gym?-whined Tecna.
-Hey, you owe me one!-said Layla-I'll go over there.
-Hey, are you new here?-someone asked Layla.
-Um, yeah.-she said.
-So, do you go to Eastwood high?
-No, I don't.-said Layla.
-What's your name?-she asked.
-L…Leah.-said Layla.
-I'm Layla.-it was her counterpad.
-Well, I have to go.-said Layla.
-Wait, you forgot…my bag?-her counterpad had the same bag with her.
-Thanks, bye!-Layla took the bag, walking backwards.
-Layla, are you sure your counterpad didn't see you?-asked Tecna for the third time.
-Yes!-said Layla.
-Maybe we should go home.-said Musa.