Hey, Everyone! This'll be my first fic on this account, and it's a present to someone who's done a lot for me over my collective years on Fanfiction.

GoldGuardian2418, thank you!

Rachel belongs to GoldGuardian2418, Becca belongs to me, and Balan Wonderworld belongs to the Balan company!

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~*New Friends in Familiar Places*~

Becca Stromgard sat in the Balan Theatre, a little bit nervous, and petting a Tim on her lap. She was supposed to meet someone very important to the owner for the theatre, and current 'helper of her heart', Balan. She had probably over dressed just a little for the event, wearing a black vinyl jacket instead of her usual, worn down, jean one, as well as leaving her hair down, instead of it's two usual buns.

The door opened, and she stood up, the Tim falling to the floor "U-uh, hi! MynameisRebeccaand-mfph!" as she tried to rapid fire her intro, someone's hand clapped over her mouth. She looked up, and was met with the familiar face of Balan, who giggles "Just me, my dear. Please, relax. I promise you she won't bite.* He removed his hand, and patted her hair. She sighs "i-I know, I just…I wonder if she'll like me…I don't wanna put you two's friendship at risk…"

Balan's smile widens just slightly "oh, Becca, little one, she'll love you, I know it." He hugs her, and she relaxes into it slightly, the Tim snuggling Against her legs "..thanks, Balan …is she here yet?" he nods his head "Right outside. Remember, deep breath, and relax those shoulders, we're all friends here…do you have what you wished to give her?"

She nods, and picks up a small box that had been resting by her chair "yeah, I do." He holds it close, takes a deep breath, and walks into the other room, the Tim at her feet. She pushes open the door, and is meet with a young woman, who looked to be about twenty. She was a little taller than Becca, with a soft blonde hue of hair, and calm blue eyes. Becca starts shaking again, and the woman smiles "hello, there! You must be Balan's new charge? He told me all about you!"

"H-he did?" she breathes "..he…he talks about you a lot too! Miss…Rachel, right?" She tilts her head. The woman nods "yup! Owner of the Jocklin Manor, and part time Portal Master!" She smiles. Becca feels herself relax "well…I'm Rebecca Stromgard, but everybody calls me Becca. I'm an aspiring storm chaser, and I'm super happy to meet you, ma'am!" she grins.

Rachel smiles "lovely to meet you as Well, Becca! And your little friend." The Tim peeps back at her, peeping happily. Becca smiles "oh, uh, I have something for you!" she opens the box, and takes out a sliver bracelet, with a charm shaped like a hand from the Clock of Happiness. "..my family usually gives gifts in a first meeting, so…I made this for you!"

The other woman is silent, and Becca wonders if she messed up…until the other practically tackles her in a hug! "Eep!!" she nearly drops the bracelet, until Rachel pulls back "oh, it's beautiful, Becca! Thank you." She takes the bracelet, and puts it on. Becca smiles, and finally relaxes "i-im so glad you like it!" She grins.

Balan giggles "well, since you two have clearly made a good first impression with each other… I think it's time Becca started showing you her stage!" Balan motions to the door, and Rachel nods "lead the way!"

Becca smiles, and gently takes the other's hand, leading her onto her stage with a bright smile on her face.

~•Timeskip•~*

The stage itself is a rainy forest, with a small cabin in it's center. Rachel, Balan, Becca, and the Tim are all inside, With Becca sleeping by a fire. Balan smiles "well, what do you think of her? She's…still got a bit of a ways to go before her heart is completely healed, but…she's Making progress." He gently pets her hair.

Rachel nods "she seems really sweet. I'm glad she's here. Had a rough time of it, has she?" Balan nods his head " unfortunately, yes. But she'll be okay, I'll make sure of it." The older woman chuckles "you always do. You helped me so much growing up."

The two talked for a good while, before Becca began to stir "ugh…sorry about that.." she yawned "…no idea what came over me."

Rachel smiles "it's perfectly fine, Becca." The other sits up, and stretches "…anyway.. would you like to see more?" Rachel nods, and Becca grins, standing up fully, "tell me if the rain is too much.." she hands the other, and Balan, some umbrellas, but doesn't take one for herself.

The forest itself it incredibly quiet, except for the soft patter of the rain. Becca grins, and starts running, motioning for the other's to follow. Balan just winks, and Rachel hurries to keep up, as Becca leads past seemingly endless miles of trees. None of them feel tired, or out of breath, suprisingly.

"Hop on the Lily pads to get across!" Becca yells as they arrive at a lake, jumping down a line of Lily pads, with small flowers on them. Rachel smiles " you've really thought about this world, haven't you?" Becca nods, rain falling from her hair "Balan helped a lot though!" she arrives at a waterfall, panting a little, as the other two slow up besides her "welcome to the only other dry spot in the world!" she smiles, and waves her hand…the waterfall parts, and she leads them in, shaking "this is usually the way out…but I hang out here to dry off after my run. She ruffles a few of the Tims resting in the cave, and sits down, the other two following suit. Rachel smiles "…I had fun today, Becca. Thank you for showing me all this."

Becca nods "course miss…I hope you'll…stop by again soon?" she looks at the floor. Rachel nods, and hugs her, despite her being wet. "Of course, Becca. I'd be honored."

The girl smiles, and Balan taps Rachel's shoulder "I think I should be getting you home, before Rook starts to worry?" he smirked, and Rachel giggles "alright…I'll see you later…oh-" Becca is already asleep. Balan smiles "her sleep schedule was awful before she came here, so…she kind of falls asleep wherever."

Rachel nods, and follows the other through a gate at the back of the cave. Balan looks back " Would you like some tea before you leave, my dear?" he offers . She nods, and sits at a table "so…any idea why her stage was so…rainy?" Balan starts boiling some water, admittedly making a shoe if preparing the tea and setting out some cookies "she finds all water comforting, except when's she's held under it. Hayou found out the hard way after a prank gone wrong…I think his cheek is still slightly bruised." He sighs "..she reminds me an awful lot of you when you were her age." Rachel takes his hand gently "well, if you can help her, like you helped me, I'm sure she'll be golden, Uncle." She giggles, and the other blushes, muttering as he hands her tea "be thankful I don't feel like tickling you right now." He smirks, tickling under her chin, as she giggles slightly "…you know, you'll have to help me give Becca a tickle session in if these days…she doesn't trust me enough yet." Rachel grins "of course. You know I love cheering others up like that." The both chuckle.

Eventually, Balan escorts her to the theatre door, and give her a very tight hug "please, come back whenever you like, your always welcome." She hugs back tighter "..of course, Uncle Balan. I'm always happen to come."

Rachel soon steps out, leaving Balan alone in the theatre, looking at Becca's door "Rachel, dear, I think you've made a friend for life.*

The end