Unreal
Moonjava: I'm mentioning you specifically before I start the story for a reason. If you recall in chapter one this was quoted by an elder.
"No," Abraham responded, "but please note that we aren't the traditional Amish," he revealed, "we are bit more open to technology but a lot stricter in our rules," he told her, "killing a wife is wrong but making her obedient with a few hits is okay in our town," he said and Vicky's eyes widened. (Ch1: WHAT!)
I had reason for making Abraham say this. Also there's a reason behind them being let Vicky and Timmy into the community so easily and I was planning on revealing it later on. But your review showed me that more like you might come and also ask the same question that you've asked about research and how different these 'Amish' people in this story are from real Amish. After reading this chapter you'll understand why I made them this way. And thanks for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed the story.
Chapter 6: Discovery
(Following Day at the High School Library)
Vicky sat researching about Amish life. She had noticed how different these people were from the Amish that she researched about in her High School back in Dimmsdale and decided to read more thoroughly about the Amish.
"'bit more open to technology but a lot stricter in our rules' my ass," Vicky muttered as she recalled what Abraham had said to her during her first meeting with the elders, "they don't even have German last names like the real Amish do for christ sakes!" she cried as she read desperately through another book.
One hour later and she still hadn't found anything. She knew that her lunch break was long over but she didn't care. Something weird was going on and she was going to find out.
Just then she saw Katie Angel Wright and quickly realized that she must be the older sister of Mary Angel since they had the same blonde hair and facial features. Plus she remembered that Katie was married to a nineteen year-old man named Tommy Wright. She looked in the direction that Katie came from and realized that it was the restricted section where only certain students and staff could enter. But Vicky then noticed something else; Katie's I.D. card was on the floor.
Vicky looked around to ensure that no one else was nearby. Then she got up quickly and picked up Katie's I.D. After careful consideration she decided to slip Katie's I.D. card into the slot at the red door with RESTRICTED ACCESS! written on it. It opened and Vicky took back the card and quickly slipped inside and closed the door behind her.
The room was totally enclosed and Vicky was surprised that the room was Air conditioned after hearing in class last week that A.C. wasn't used in their town because they only took in and used technology of absolute necessity. Vicky looked around until she found a shelf that had books with pictures of different people that she recognized. She noticed that one had a picture of the current elders and was entitled 'Elders of the New Millennium'. She picked it up and slipped it into a small book bag that she was allowed to carry since the town trusted people not to steal books because their 'conscience' was their guide. She continued to look around until she came to some books about 'Widow's Rest' (Moses mentioned it in ch1- a place in the town where unmatched or unwedded women go until they get a suitor) and chose three that she found best for reading later.
She noticed some books about Amish Weddings and noticed that one had a picture in the front of a smiling woman in a blue dress and a glaring woman in a white dress. The title of the book was 'Why we're not really Amish'. This made Vicky's eyes widen. She quickly opened the book and quickly started to peek at random pages. She soon came to a passage that caught her eye.
Blue is the typical colour chosen for young traditional Amish women wedding gowns. The bride to be usually makes her own dress. The style is plain, not fancy with trim or lace, mid-calf length and never have a train.
Vicky thought back to her dress and gasped. Hers was WHITE. If these people were Amish why were they defying basic Amish traditions? Then she remembered something else. It was traditional for the true Amish to wear white at FUNERALS!
Why TF would they make brides wear a colour that for traditional Amish is a funeral colour? I don't care what they claim! They can't be real Amish at all. They don't even have common Amish first and last names. Except for Katie who I've noticed is like the MOST angelic girl in the school. Wait… her sister Mary has a common Amish first name too and I heard that her mother's name is Annie which is yet another common Amish first name. I also recall when Katie did a presentation of her family tree. Her father's side of the family had last names like Trent, Angel, Fin, Monty, Louis, and Ferdinand. While her mother's had last names like Fisher, King, Jet and Stoltzfus. Stoltzfus, where have I heard that name before? Oh yeah, it's one of those common Amish names that I noticed while doing research at my original High School! Wait a second! Fisher and King are also common Amish last names and Annie's last name was Stoltzfus before she married! Is there some private war between descendants of supporters of the traditional ways of the Amish and those who want the ways to die? Hmmm. Can't know for sure, I better find more books and read up more closely on these 'Amish people' that I've been living with for over a year now. (Vicky's thoughts)
Vicky continued looking around and collecting books that she wanted to look at for further research. Then she exited the room after peeking out and ensuring that no one was around. Then she dropped Katie's I.D. card on the floor near to the door and walked briskly through the back way out of the library.
Vicky walked briskly as she headed straight home, now thanking her lucky stars that she was allowed for the period that Timmy was sick to skip school or just go home without asking permission.
I guess for once I should be grateful to my husband. (Vicky's thoughts)
Done.
Death's Soulmate: Hope this clears everything up. Sorry for the shortness. Please review and tell me what you think of Vicky's 'discovery'.
CHANGE! I will not be going on break again. I've decided to just make 'Tootie's Reality' a one-shot that will take you up to her finding a different person to love. It will be posted before April. Sorry for the mix up this may cause.
Lychii: Glad you like the story. Rabid Oxen? See you also hate Mary. Yup. The girl's one crazy B!
lucyrocks73: Yes Mary Angel's no angel at all. My Peanuts Story will hopefully be up before June. Sorry but right now I just don't have much interest in it and I want to focus on stories that I REALLY want to write at the moment. Plus I have a surprise for you before the end of April (and for others who've enjoyed my FOP fanfiction).
