"Great job Kawa! You seem to get better every day." The girl's teacher applauded her work.
Yes, Kawa had taken a shine to gymnastics. It was her favorite thing of the day, and she loved every minute of it. Not only that, but she was good at it. Coordination, speed, and balance all came naturally to her, putting the girl in the top of the class. Kawa turned to face her teacher, smiling at the encouraging words.
"You can go ahead and leave now, we're done."
The six-year-old nodded and walked over to the wall where a pink bag sat. She pulled on her shoes and bounced out the door into her mother's awaiting arms. Kawa laughed, telling her mom about her day as they walked from the building.
Outside, the pair walked along the concrete sidewalk. Kawa peered up into the 'sky', she living on one of the colonies, before a small boy passed by, adverting her gaze.
He was walking alone, head tilted forward slightly. Brown hair sweeped over his face, covering it partially. He stuffed his hands into his pockets, looking up once he felt the gaze upon him. Forest green oculars found those of the girl, and Kawa blinked, smile fading. There was something about those eyes she couldn't describe. They seemed endless to her, as if a mask to his emotions. Kawa frowned as she was led away by her mother, and the boy merely continued on his quiet way. Kawa shook her head, it'd be hard to forget a face like that.
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A few days later, Kawa and her parents found themselves driving to the in-town circus. Kawa had a bright smile painted across her face, she'd never been to the circus before and was thoroughly excited.
But soon the smiles were to fade, and excitement forgotten. A truck came speeding out of nowhere, catching the smaller car in the front. Kawa and family were tossed around like dolls as both vehicles skidded across the road. Finally, they came to a stop, Kawa's car now on it's side. The small girl could faintly hear sirens before a black curtain fell across her mind..
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She awoke to bright lights and a white room. A nurse walked over to the little blonde's bed, noticed she was conscious, and left to retrieve the doctor. Kawa moaned faintly, forcing herself to sit up. Her left wrist was in a cast, and bandaging covered random areas of her body. Frightened eyes wandered back and forth, looking for a familiar face.
"Kawa?" A male voice asked. Kawa's head turned at her name. A man stood before her, dressed in a white coat. He looked troubled, and Kawa swallowed, scared, but not sure of what.
"Y-yes?"
"I'm sorry but.. You parents. They.. They didn't make it." he frowned. Kawa froze, eyes fixed upon the man. It couldn't be true! Small hands clasped the gold locket around her neck as tears fell down Kawa's face. Now she was alone, alone and frightened. She felt like that small boy she'd seen only a few days ago.. What would happen to her?
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Kawa recovered, but unfortunately, there were no relatives the hospital could send the girl to. She was passed from one social worker to the next, each time taking more effect than the last. Kawa forgot about her favorite passtime, and tried to forget that day of the accident. She rarely smiled now, and shied away from kids more often if she ever had time to play with any.
So here the little blonde girl sat, in a waiting office. One of the social workers was talking outside to someone who wished to take her. Kawa swung her feet back and forth with a sigh. What little hope she had left of returning to a stable life was clinging to this meeting. And that's all the girl had left - hope. She looked up as the door swung open. In stepped a woman, the social worker, followed by a man.
"Kawa, this is Doktor S." The woman introduced the male standing beside her. The man nodded to Kawa, who only blinked.
The two adults talked for a bit, papers were signed, and Kawa was allowed to leave. Doktor S led the way from the building and to the parking lot, Kawa following alongside.
"So Kawa, ever thought about what you want to be when you get older?" Doktor S glanced down to the girl.
"Not really.."
"Oh? Well, how about I introduce you to piloting?"
Kawa blinked, tilting her head slightly. Her, a pilot? It'd never crossed her mind. Doktor S, however, could see the potential she possessed, and hoped to bring it out.
"You'd teach me to do that?" Kawa questioned, curiosity tinting her voice.
"Yes. It will be years of work, but I think you will like it."
Kawa's eyes lit up. Years? No more moving around? A smile pulled across the girl's features as her once hidden personality began to push back to the surface. Yes, she too thought she was going to like this.