A/n: lyrics used: "Two Different Worlds" , FOREIGNER, their not mine.
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I should forget about her and I've tried
Lord knows I've tried,
but I want to know her, and here's the other side
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I glanced around in the dim room. It wasn't the cleanest I ever saw…clothes scattered in one corner, half hidden under a blanket. In the double bed Rixt-san was asleep. Tossing around before finding some peace on her back. Carefully I knelt beside her. trying to ignore the absence of any high Ki's or familiar ones where I now was. Perhaps this was a world with only supreme Kami's. Or it would be so stunning they dimmed the reality with use of a copy from my own mind. She looked calmer asleep. Though she frowned a bit. Sighing softly I rose and peered out of the window. Something there caught my breath…a crescent moon…Good thing it wasn't full…I doubt the Kamigami [gods], would like me demolishing their creations. However I was very curious about this place…If Kaio-sama hadn't known about Kibito…then it was easy to assume Kibito didn't know about Rixt-san. Maybe her name was already the title…? Softly I wrenched the window further open and snuck out. Carefully replacing it. Grateful it didn't squeak.
It was chilly outside as I perched on the chimney. This wasn't a big place. A village. In the back I heard a cow moaning. The blue hued moon shone down and lid the steam coming from the houses around me. I flew up and aimlessly started flying around. Locating more villages and a had full of cities. Turning Super I thought a circle around the planet would help me to make inventories to what this place was about.
Covering allot of ground I peered back to see two planes after me? I hovered to see what was wrong when they zoomed past me. I had to cover my eyes as their jet engine warmed my face…they made a round and flew back towards me. Not interested in pissing off Kami's I teleported to another location. Using Rixt-san as a beacon for when I had enough of my little excursion. No longer super I just flew on through clouds. When in the distance I saw fire sparks. Upping my pace I had to stop when I saw they were fighting! Each other?
A rocket flew past me and shot down one of the fighter planes that appeared from no where…why were Kami's fighting each other? I had to duck as another shot plane raced over me. I sighed relieved when I saw two parachutes. But below an installation exploded. Shaking my head I fled back to Rixt. This wasn't my place to interfere and I had no idea why they were fighting in the first place. But keeping Dende, Kaio-sama and Kibito in mind and their very human traits and misunderstandings…maybe this rested on the same…?
While pondering this I flew over out stretched water. Sparse stars from above reflecting on the surface as I flew at a high pace past. The confusion drilling deeper. But where could I get answers? Did they have a guardian like we had? I made a turn and flew to where I supposed it would be. Or was it more hope. It was useless…I knew by gut feeling I already passed it. It just…wasn't here…so the gods didn't have oversight? Confused I stopped and peered around. Just…nothing…but water…it should have been here…but all there was, was ocean… frowning I decided to return to where I came from. Put my finger on my head and concentrated. Soon the ocean breeze was replaced by a light cold breeze from a window.
She still was asleep. Something shimmering in her eyelashes. I didn't dare waking her up just yet. And saw how the produced drop trailed down. Frustrated I glanced around. Took the blanket from the clothes heap and lay down on the carpet. Pulling it over me and trying to get some sleep.
***
I woke with a start when the alarm clock started with the radio. Groaning I flopped an arm around my head. Having no interest for a dreary school day. But I'd better get out now before 'he' would come up. That insect claiming to have married my mother. Thank goodness I wasn't tainted with his biology. Better yet, he had no offspring. Much better for the world. Unfortunately. The only daughter now was his pride and…hn…joy.
Damn I hate him. Still I got out. Blindly grabbing my dressing gown and glasses. Yawning I crossed the room. Musing at the fact I desperately needed to clean up…next year. Stepped over a pile hidden under my renowned blanket and stepped out.
***
Stiffly I waited for her to notice me. When she didn't I rose at the sound of a door closing…she didn't notice? My stomach growled so I softly followed her. I walked into a hall. On one hand was a door to what seemed to be a living room. And the other side was a longer hall in the back and in the darker area a couple of doors. Sensing where Rixt had wandered too I chose a visit to the lavatory. Had to be empty before more could go in… after flushing in the Bulma seize bathroom I wandered to the place where the most smells came from. On a dresser a frame with Rixt as a small girl with what looked like her parents. She seemed very happy as she proudly clung both hands. Around it pictures of a new wedding. And Rixt with her eyes changing. Darker. Sadder. Could the re-marriage have caused it?
I shook my head. Why was I trying to solve her problems. I got stranded here because of her. and myself. But it helped to forget my own problems. I stood rigid as heavy feet walked down the steps. How would I explain my presence…A tall broad man walked down. Glancing around through pig eyes. Flashing blue as he walked to the door I stood for. I sweat dropped. Why didn't he say something? This was more scaring then the Kami, and owner of this house yelling at him.
Instead…he completely ignored me. As if he couldn't see me…I lived through many occasions like these. But I had been very much dead at the time. instinctively I reached up to see if the halo was present. Then I glanced up when my hands were left empty. I exhaled relieved. Not dead…but why couldn't he see me? Maybe because I'm from her creation? My mind reeled as I stumbled into the kitchen. Would I be able to eat their food then? Rixt sat with her back to me and seemed to shove her food away.
A dog was present and peered foggy in my direction. Not paying any heed to me he trotted to her side. Nudging her side. I smiled. The dog would be fed….me first. Flopping beside her I took the sandwich she offered officially to the dog. I sunk my teeth in the peanut butter sandwich and munching it away with allot of glee. Tasted good! Just normal good. But still good! A second was handed down. Even if it felt very weird to be 'fed' I took it while the dog glared at him. Uttered a sigh and curled up at the mothers feet.
***
"Here is your coffee dear." My mother stated. Messing up my already screwed hair.
"Thanks…where is…" I stopped and glared at the rancid pig. The butt pincher. The ass… Shish that she dared to share her bed with that freak of nature…
"Morning Rixt." As usual I didn't reply. He'd get angry soon. A slam on the table while I fed the dog the bread my mother prepared. Couldn't eat in the morning…But why Tess, the dog didn't lick my hands off as she usually did went past me as I stiffened. He was aggressive today…
"Why don't you at least ACT like we're a family." I bit my tong. So easy to respond. But my silent treatment already lasted for a full week. Couldn't slip up now. Besides I liked to see him squirm. He hated me as much as I did him. Thanks ma. I took the coffee and without a word walked back to my room to change. Hn…he and ma would have a fight as soon as I left the house. Maybe one of these days she'd leave him with me and all would be better.
So I am 20, and well capable of finding a house of my own…I didn't want too. It would be to quiet. I'd stop taking care of myself and end up eating only junk food. Besides I was still studying. To put it straight, it was just too easy, to stay home, study, get food when you came home from a dreary long school day. Have your laundry fixed. Rent paid…and so on. Calmly I undressed in my room. Dug out clean clothes from the clean clothes pile and pulled a crinkled sweater straighter.
***
I waited for her to dress. Turned and waved before her eyes. Still no response…was she mad or could she really didn't see me…I turned when the door opened. The Kami stalked in with a suitcase. Dumping things from the piles inside it. I peered at Rixt who just stared. Crossing her arms and still not speaking to him. Menacing the Kami dumped some pictures inside it and sat on it to close it. Thrust it in her hands. With her school bag and a coat and shoved her through the house. I worried walked after them as the mother started screeching and pulling on the Kami's arm. He shoved her off and shoved Rixt outside. I jumped out before he could close the door.
"AND YOU'LL NEVER GET BACK IN." The Kami howled and threw the door closed. Glancing around I noticed the street. Rixt and I glanced up at snowflakes floating down. She didn't seem to be very scared. How curious…she just had been 'kicked' out of the house. Just as I was too often. Curious I followed her as she strolled down the street, for a long time we waited at the bus stop.
She and I the only ones getting inside. I didn't even show my ticket. They couldn't see me. And the reason I trailed Rixt was the hope she knew how to get me back. It was full so we had to stand. She put her suitcase and bag down and sat on the steps to the backdoor. I sat next to her. We both watched the scenery pass. We passed 3 stops before entering a small city. From there we entered a stuffed train.
***
So he did it again…well dad always said, tree times a charm. And three times in one week was more then enough. I was fed up with school. Fed up with students. Fed up with HIM. Let them search for me. Perhaps use a frigging TV show. I didn't care. I'd find some work and make some money before skipping this shit hole country. The neat thing was that for now I had income because of the government. I wondered how long it would take before they quit giving her money…It was arranged by civil servants. Could take ages. Now then. Where would I go too…
After arriving to the central station I had a couple of options…Capital it was. Hell this was Holland. Amsterdamned. The place for the damned…had a nice ring…ripped off title of a movie but who would sue me? The train prepared to leave so I quickly boarded. Walked through some cabins until I found a secluded one and propped by suitcase on the opposite bench.
The room was white with dirty brown leather benches. My home for about 3 hours. Nice and warm. Sighing I leaned back and closed my eyes. Wishing I did shower last night but I had been too tired. Now it was too late. All of it. I'd find a new home. A ticket-inspector entered. Peered at my public transport card and nodding walked away. Sighing I glanced outside as we had begun to move a few minutes back. At times the train creaked as electric chargers lead the train onwards. It was an intercity. Meaning it would pass by all of the little stations. Maybe if I had enough money I'd go to Germany…or Britain…always wanted to go to Scotland and Ireland…
I smirked. Always had been good at English. The grammar was much easier then my own language… Now that is so wrong. Being able to write better in a foreign language then your own. Slipping down a bit I closed my eyes and allowed the train to rock me back in an unworried sleep. Sure I was worried. But not allot I could do about it now. Maybe I would lose courage and return with my tail between my legs tonight…at least I would have tried to run away. Hmm…could it be called that? Being kicked out 'and' walk away?
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I glanced at the scenery passing at a high pace. The public transport seemed better arranged here…Chichi used to whine allot about never able to go places…My eyes darted back to the snoozing woman. She seemed so carefree. But I could see she was scared too. Well for now I'd stick around. To see she was save. Even if I could do nothing and just 'haunt' her a bit. I changed seats and flopped beside her nudging her a bit. Couldn't I really not do anything here? She grunted and swatted at my probing finger. Hey? So when she was relaxed I could nag her a little? I tried again and yes, once more she responded. Bolt I trailed her jaw to her neck. She stiffened and wide eyed glanced around.
***
Eek…the first time could have been a muscle. Second time…something, but I clearly felt a finger trailing my skin. Weary I pulled my coat high and firm around me. And pulled the hood down. Peering around in the 'empty?' cabin… I moved even more against the wall and window as I tried to see something I missed before. Wasn't I alone? Well only one way to be certain. I grabbed my suitcase and bag and left the cabin.
Walking down the riding train into a cabin with people already seated. It was a smoke area. And I didn't smoke but for now the fact people were around me…kinda reassured me. I now 'knew' I wasn't alone. Finding an empty couch I flopped near the window and piled my suitcase and bag on the empty seat. There…my head fell against the window with the hood still on and I fell asleep.
***
Smart…that woman is smart…however she also blocked the couch daftly. Leaving me to sit opposite to hers. It also put an abrupt stop to my little experiment. Never thought she'd actually leave…I sighing leaned back, hoping no one would 'sit' on me. Being a spirit wasn't my favourite past time. I'd much rather be seen. Being felt was nice too. And I knew I made her run from the cabin. Bemused I peered at her. Like a porcupine hidden in her coat.
I glanced at the teen at my right, he was seated in the chair at the window so automatically my attention was drawn outside. Fields and woods passed us by. This train actually moved very fast. Still I could fly faster…Like her I snoozed a little. But when she would move I'd be alerted. For hours we just sat. I didn't like it. I hated just sitting. But it wasn't a good idea to walk back and forth through the hallway with people who couldn't see you.
She rose at a station. Central station I think the train driver said earlier. But it was hard to understand. It wasn't a language I could understand. She grabbed her stuff. I would have offered to carry her seemingly heavy suitcase but I doubt she'd hear me. Instead I trailed after her. Yawning and stretching I followed her out. Still famished. But after she got kicked out I doubted I'd get any food soon.
Better make use of what I currently was and be a little poltergeist. We walked through a long broad hallways after descending a escalator. It was quite busy here…We made out way to a cash dispenser. A long line-up so we waited…and waited. Finally it was our…her turn and she tucked the paper money in her purse. Tucking it securely away in her inside pocket.
I followed her into the main hall. Or welcoming hall. It was a concentrated point of the metro, an inter country train. And the trains above. At the main entrance were trams and busses. As I peered at my smaller companion she seemed at a loss which way to go. I wished I could help out. But…I couldn't…not really. I would have invited her at my house…but that wasn't an option. A very dirty man walked to us.
"Could you lend me some money?" He begged. It was an elder man with a yellow unkempt beard. Peering at Rixt I saw she was debating the idea.
"You can get some if you tell me where I can find squat houses." I heard her say. The man peered at her. debating it mentally then nodded.
"Fine. Go to the east district. Tilenustreet 44. second and third story. They help further. Now give me the money." Greedy black hands took some paper money and content he walked away calling out to take the bus, line 92.
***
I sighed deep. The bum helped me out a little. It would most probably be a contact address. But would they help? If not…I didn't quite know what to do. I felt cold in my soul. If they didn't… Shake it off girl, no use doom thinking… true enough. I entered the bus after chattering my teeth for 15 minutes. Grand thing of big cities. Less waiting time. I dragged my suitcase inside with my…still school bag and sat down in the last free seat. A nagging headache starting to come up. I had asked the driver to warn me if we came to the Tilenustreet. After a ride of 18 minutes he called it around for 'the young lady'. Got up and moved around the people standing. My seat quickly taken as I peered on the street at numbers.
It was a classic neighbourhood. Older buildings…which in my view had more atmosphere then the newest. What I was about to do sunk down in me and made me nervous. The moment I walked in, it would be final. No longer would I go back…I bit my lower lip. Fighting back tears and felt like the sword of Damocles hung above me. I wished I could ask someone for advice…but there was no one…
***
I peered down at her. She seemed like a small girl lost in the big bad city. And still there was that set jaw. Determent to proceed with her newly chosen path. And I'd be there. For as long as I could. I draped an arm around her, trying to sooth her fears. She stiffened and dove out of it. Glancing with unseeing eyes fearful around. Smart, you just scared her to death…
"Is someone here?" she asked. In her face I could see how idiotic she thought herself to be to be speaking to air. Yet, I would give it a try.
"Yes, it's me Son." She seemed to hear then discard it.
"Are you my guardian angel?" I blinked…um…well in a weird way…
"A little." She seemed to straighten up.
"Well mister guardian angel, you screwed your job 'a little' up. A 'little' much." I fought down the urge to act stupid at the condescending
***
So…I was talking to air. I didn't care anymore. And even though I barely heard the man reply, I was kinda happy that someone at least seemed to care what I was up too. Someone taking interest. I turned and waved the invisible guardian.
"Follow me. We're going to find a squad house…if they'll allow. What do you think hmm?"
"I don't know what they'll do." I heard softly.
"Nice…and you call yourself a guardian angel. When will you come in action. When I get run over by a train?"
"Maybe." I smirked. Nice answer. That way I couldn't know when it was my time to kick the bucket. I…we walked down the street until I…we stopped before number 44. a five story building. Nothing wrong with five stories. But I was used to smaller houses. As in 2 stories and an attic… Inhaling deep I pushed the buzzer for the second floor. A voice asked what I wanted.
"I'm looking for a home…" I stated edgy.
-Copper?-
"No…I came from way up north…"
-Sec…Fine.- A buzzing sound at the door, I pushed it open, held it open a bit.
"I'm already in." I nodded, letting the door go and walked up the steps. Above a door was opened and two bad ass looking men stood. Twenties something's…One with a Mohawk. The other with a very colourful hairdo.
"You name?" the colourful haired one asked glancing at me cool.
"Rixt."
"Age…" The Mohawk asked.
"20…look…if you guys won't help me I have to sleep on the street…" They beckoned me after them into the living room. Pointing at a couch. I sat down and waited. My stuff at the door.
"My name is Michael. That is Danny. Do you need it for collage or real living. And if so for how long." The colourful…Michael stated.
"Well, I'm fed up with school. I just was kicked out of house by the ass that married my mother. I didn't come for pity, I just need a place to crash, I will find work, work my ass off, and go abroad. I haven't yet decided to which country yet. But it will be in Europe."
"So…that would be for a few months…" Danny replied. Making notes. I now noticed he had a rip in his jeans which were held together with safety pins. "How much money do you have left? It's custom to split the money so we can kinda use electricity and water and stuff. Will be about 200 euros, that's the minimum."
"For how long?" I asked worried.
"6 weeks. You still get collage tuition?"
"Yes." I replied meek.
"Good. You'll manage. You just open a new account with a different bank for your earned money." Michael assured. "And your alone?"
"Well two. Me and my friend…" I could have bitten my tong…WHAT FRIEND? A frigging guardian angel who screwed up already? Nice…
"Why isn't he here?"
"He's around…" I muttered embarrassed.
"He decent?"
"Oh, no trouble at all. Very nice." I added. Hell why not make the lie prettier and prettier.
"What's his name…for the logs." Danny asked. I clamped up. Um…
"Son-kun..."
"Sonkun?" Two pairs of eyes peered stunned at me. I wished the guardian angel would bail me out. How should I know under which name he liked to be known...
"Yes..." I replied blushing.
"Right...okay. Sonkun. It is..." I was relieved to know they didn't need a last name. Before my nose through in a haze I heard them debated the proper 'home' for me. An address was scribbled down with a bus number. Was welcomed to the Squat family and shipped out. For a moment I blinked as I peered up and down the street. What do do...
"Are you alright?" The bodiless voice asked. I only now realised he had an accented English tong. It had a bit of Oriental though it. No problem though.
"Yeah...I guess...Lets find our home."
"Sure." I could hear him better and better...so we chatted away from the group of waiting people. Didn't feel like making an complete ass out of myself.
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