Gregor and the Prophecy of Blade
A/n: hey guys. Chapter7! Woot! I feel like celebrating… happy almost winter! :p
Disclaimer I don't own TUC or Superman by five for fighting. I do, on the other hand, own Michelle and Orion thus far.
New Friends
Michelle POV
After we read the prophecy thing, everyone ran off in different directions leaving me alone. I don't get what the big deal is. We find this 'blade'; stop the cutters (whatever they are…) and all come home happy. The rest's basically a bunch of gibberish to me. Gibberish… that's a funny word. Any way. Basically besides what I mentioned before, the only thing I get is somehow I'm in charge and everyone but Gregor and Ripred worship whatever he says. To me he's just some eighteenth century whack job. And- everyone's gone. Great… Now how the hell do I get back? I wandered around the tunnel-ish place for a while. Who knows how long? Finally, after walking into a few walls, I made it into the 'light'. Or the torchlight of that arena place. Either way. It, too, was deserted. It's like everyone just vanished.
"Ooh, creepy!" I said aloud.
"What is this 'creepy' you speak of?" a voice from above asked. I whirled around.
"Who's there? I warn you, I have pepper spray- or at least I had some in New York."
"I am Orion. What is pepper spray?" a small bat landed on the ground in front of me. He looked like just a kid. He was dark brown with an even darker mask of fur around his eyes and black splotches all over.
"It's an overland thing." I said. You know, I think Orion's just a kid. Odd. Why's he all alone?
"Oh, so you are the Overlander who has arrived with the Warrior and his sisters. But why are you here all alone?" he asked, curiously.
"Beats me, Dude. I came with the rest of them to see the prophecy, but when it was done, they all left. I guess they forgot me."
"Oh, would you like a lift back to the palace? I would not mind." He said. Thank you, karma!
"Sure, thanks." I carefully climbed onto his back as he took off. Orion was small, but he was pretty fast for his size.
"What is it like?" huh?
"What's what like?"
"What is the Overland like? I have heard many stories about it from my sister and her bond. Is it really as bright as they say?" oh. Wait, he has a sister?
"Who's your sister?"
"Her name is Aurora. I believe she was justhere." So, wait. Aurora's his sister? They look nothing alike… ah well.
"So, um, Orion, what are you doing out here by yourself?" I asked as we flew over the city.
"I was bored. All of my friends have bonds or spend time with their older- or younger- siblings, so I am all alone." He was dropping hints about his sister.
"I know what you mean. In school, all of my friends were in different clubs or groups or dating. They basically ditched me most of the time." Its true. Kelly and Arianna were cheerleaders (not my thing) Sam Dana Alexis and Christi were on various sporting teams and Connie and I are- were- in the band. (I play trumpet. Got a problem with that? No? Didn't think so.) All of them were dating though. I mean they invited me a couple of times, but it was awkward. Really awkward. So that stopped.
"I am sorry, but I did not catch your name…" oh yeah. Was I rambling again?
"I'm Michelle." I had an idea. I really like this little bat. Its easier to talk to him than anyone else here. Especial Howard I mean, what can I say to him? He- kay, that was weird. Lets not think about Luxa's cute, friendly, nice, wonderful- argh! Anyway. "Orion, do you like music?"
"Certain songs; but I do not get a chance to hear any besides at the occasional party."
"Well, in the overland, we have this thing called an 'iPod', and it has music on it. I have mine here. Do you want to listen?"
"Can I?" he asked, awed.
"Hell yeah! Just don't tell anyone, okay? I don't want to lose this. My mom gave it to me." I pulled out my black iPod classic and put it on the portable speakers. Superman by five for fighting came on.
I can`t stand to fly
I`m not that naive
I`m just out to find
The better part of me
I`m more than a bird...I`m more than a plane
More than some pretty face beside a train
It`s not easy to be me
Wish that I could cry
Fall upon my knees
Find a way to lie
Bout a home I`ll never see
It may sound absurd...but don`t be naive
Even Heroes have the right to bleed
I may be disturbed...but won`t you concede
Even Heroes have the right to dream
It`s not easy to be me
Up, up and away...away from me
It`s all right...You can all sleep sound tonight
I`m not crazy...or anything...
I can`t stand to fly
I`m not that naive
Men weren`t meant to ride
With clouds between their knees
I`m only a man no silly red sheet
Digging for kryptonite on this one way street
Only a man, in a funny red sheet
Looking for special things inside of me
Inside of me
Inside me
Yeah, inside me
Inside of me
I`m only a man
In a funny red sheet
I`m only a man
Looking for special things inside of me
I`m only a man
In a funny red sheet
Its not easy, hmmm, hmmm, hmmm...
Its not easy to be
Me
When the song was done I caught a look at Orion's face he was amazed and excited. Like a kid at Christmas…
"So did you like it?"
"Yes! How does all that music fit into that small metal box?"
"Dude, I have no idea."
"Why do you keep calling me dude?"
"It's an Overland term."
"Ah. But what is Kryptonite?" so I ended up explaining the whole song to him. Then he wanted to hear it again and again and again! The trip back was over too soon.
"I guess I'll see you around, then."
"Yes, that would be quite nice. Thank you for showing me you music-maker." Music maker… hehe. I waved goodbye and went back down the hall. Wait… weren't we supposed to be getting ready for the quest thing? Oops. I think someone mentioned a museum before. Let's go see, shall we? I wandered around until I found a servant.
"Greetings, Overlander."
"Hi, um I'm supposed to be getting ready for this quest and…"
"Oh, then you need to go to the museum." Aha! I knew it!
"Yeah, how do I get there though?" he gave me directions to that specific room.
"Thanks."
"You are welcome, Overlander." I followed his directions to the museum. Man, was it cool. They had everything. Wallets, bags, random crap, toys- hey, wait! What's that? Is it… Yes! It's a trumpet! Booyah! I looked around. Empty. I peeked out in the hall. Yet again, empty. Yes! I tiptoed across the room and opened the brown leather case. It was there, alright. Shiny, gleaming brass. It had a few dents, but, hey. Nothing's perfect. I wiped the mouth piece on my shirt and checked all the buttons and valves. Cautiously, I play a note. Awesome! (Yes, I know I get excited over the weirdest things.) I couldn't think of any songs I knew by heart so I decided on some of those military bugle calls. (Boy Scout website. Long story.) I played for quite some time, not paying attention to what was going on around me. That is until I heard people run into the room.
"What is wrong? Are we under attack?" Luxa asked. She Gregor and Howard had their swords out. They were followed by Nike, Aurora and Ripred. I put the trumpet down and looked up.
"No…?" I replied. What the heck? If we're under attack, why are they in here?
"Oh, its just you." Ripred said. Great. The Rat's here.
"What is that thing?" Howard asked. "It looks nothing like the horns that the guards use."
"Its called a trumpet. It's a musical instrument. I can play it pretty well, if I do say so myself." I hope they ask me to play… (I love to show off).
"I can play the saxophone: think my dad's is still here…" Gregor disappeared behind a pile of junk and came out dragging a black box similar to the one I had. A saxophone. (You know there's a funny story about sax players I have. In band there were these two aggravating little kids called Evan and Brendan they literally drove me up, down and across every wall in the school. We were mortal enemies.) Boy does that bring back middle school memories.
Gregor started playing some classical music. Ripred left, and all the other's crowded around Gregor. I decided to finish what I started and walked around. Now lets see, what do I need? Probably a weapon of some sorts. Maybe a first aid kit; my iPod; um, I guess someone is already bringing food, so, hmm.. Aha! Light! I found a tiny plastic first aid kit, and a Swiss army knife. The coolest thing I found, though was a kinetic energy light with a crank handle. Gregor's little concert ended and everyone dispersed. I found a small red backpack and jammed my stuff into it. I also grabbed a bottle of water, a camp stove and a rubix cube.
I walked out of the room and wandered the halls alone. Maybe following them down here was a bad idea. But I'm in that prophecy so now I'm stuck. If only my friends could see me now…
Basically, we had dinner and Luxa said that we were going to train tomorrow. Huh, maybe I didn't need the Swiss army knife after all. I walked to the room I was given and went to bed.
A/n: so, how was it? If you haven't heard Superman before, go find it on You Tube now. Seriously. Its actually from my friend's (the real Michelle) iPod. Tell me your comments! if you're wondering, Orion's pretty imporant. any guesses? Adios, amigos!
Eb.
