Story Title: Second Chance in Disguise-Chapter 4
Author's Pen Name: Alyssa Smith
E-mail: Just write a review
Summary: In first chapter
Disclaimer: I don't own "A Walk to Remember". This isn't for profit. It's for entertainment
Author's Note: Thanks for all the great reviews. One of the reviews commented that "As with several people, including myself, you're lacking a bit in description. You seem like you're writing a play more than a story". Well, I thought about that. Thank you for the commentary. I actually don't like description very much in a story. I usually skim it. But, I'll try to take that into mind as I write, although I'm not making any promises. As always, R&R please.
Landon looked in awe at the portal. He couldn't believe this. If Selena was telling the truth, here was his chance. He stood up and stepped into the portal. A moment later, he was overwhelmed with a tugging force backward. The feeling was like no other. It was as if he was flying backwards at maximum speed. 'I wouldn't be surprised if I died here. Maybe this was a trap. She works for the Queen of Death after all. Oh well, nothing I can do now' Landon thought.
Suddenly, he felt himself fall backwards with a loud thud onto a bed. "Oh, ow. Did I have to stop that fast? Couldn't she just have like slowed me down a little first," Landon said as he got up in pain. The pain was soon forgotten as he took in the sight before him. He was back in the house he lived in when he was in high school. He knew what Selena had told him and he knew the experience through the portal couldn't have been imagined, but it was still hard to believe that he was back in the past.
"Landon, time to get up. You're going to be late for school!" Landon's mother called out from downstairs.
"I'll be down in a second mom," Landon yelled back down. "Oh man, this really is happening," Landon said. He got dressed for school and took a look in the mirror. He was only six years younger, but it felt like twenty. 'I'm going to see Jamie.' The realization hit him and suddenly there was an insuppressible smile on his face.
"Landon, you're going to be late," Landon's mom called out again.
"Coming," Landon replied and he darted out his door with the knowledge that he was going to see Jamie again.
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Landon walked around looking for Jamie. 'Dang, why can't I remember anything anymore? Selena might have sent me back here looking like the 18-year-old Landon, but obviously she didn't think about sending back with the memory of the 18-year-old Landon.'
"If you needed that, all you had to do was ask and I would've given it to you," Selena's voice sounded in his head.
'What the? Selena, how'd you get into my head? Get out, you're giving me a headache' Landon thought.
"Oh jeez, no thank you for your second chance? Not even a simple hello? With your rudeness, maybe I should rethink this," Selena's voice responded.
'No! Sorry, I'm just not used to this whole, being back in the past thing. Umm, can you give me the memory of the 18-year-old Landon. Please. I'd really appreciate it although the amount you've given me already is already more than I could ever ask for your highness,' Landon replied, or thought.
"That's more like it. Granted. I will get out of your head now. I know, it hurts," Selena said.
'Thank you' Landon thought.
"Your welcome," Selena said. At the end of the welcome, the volume faded out. Landon knew she was gone.
"Landon, there you are man. We've been looking all over for ya!" Eric's voice broke threw Landon's thoughts.
"Hey," Landon replied turning around.
"I'm sorry I just left you there to take all the blame. What was the punishment anyways?" Eric asked.
"The old hyena is making me tutor kids and star in the school play. Can you believe that?" Landon replied. 'Yes, now I know what has happened. Thank you Selena'.
"No way! Hey, at least you weren't suspended or anything. But, seriously. You have to hang out with those freaks?"
Dean said.
"So Landon, you and me are still on for tonight right? You'll pick me up at 7:00?" Belinda asked.
"Uhhhh, yeah," Landon responded half-there. He had just caught sight of who he was looking for. Jamie Sullivan.
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"Ho, take a look at that. How many sweaters does that girl own? One?" Dean said following Landon's gaze.
"Ugh, it's nauseating just looking at her. Who would want to go out with her? That guy would have to be a total idiot. Or a loser. Right, Landon? Landon?" Belinda said.
"Umm, I'll catch up with you guys later, I have something I need to do," Landon said and he was about to turn and go talk to Jamie except the bell rang.
'Selena, can you zoom through class?' Landon thought.
"Sorry, I gave you a chance to relive the experience, with your own amendments. Class is part of the experience," Selena's voice echoed back.
'Ugh. Oh well, it's for Jamie. I'll talk to her later,' Landon thought and he walked off to class.
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Up in the heavens, Jamie is sipping tea and sitting across from Tera. "Thank you, Tera, for asking the Queen for a second chance," Jamie said politely.
"No problem Jamie. I'm on the Queen's good side. She says I'm her 'favorite worker'. It was time to cash in on it for the greater good. Besides, what are best friends for? You think he'll pass the test? I mean, he hasn't even talked to you yet. Shouldn't he have walked right past his old gang and up to you? " Tera replied.
"Think about that. If he had done so, he would've freaked me out. I would've thought it was part of some prank, especially with his friends standing right there. No, I think it's best he didn't do that. And will he pass the test? Yes, I think so. No, I know so. Landon loves me, and that's all that matters," Jamie replied with an angelic smile.
"Well, I sure hope you're right. Otherwise, that would have been a huge waste. The Queen isn't very lenient on her decisions you know," Tera said.
"Don't worry, it will be worth it," Jamie said with a look of pure acknowledgement.
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Author's Note: Sorry about the breifness today but I had to help a friend with a problem and I didn't have much time to write this. I'll write more tomorrow. And again, thanks for the reviews and I'd appreciate more. R&R please! ~Alyssa