Claimer: So far the only characters that I own are Matthew(Mr. Monroe),
Alice(Mrs. Monroe), Brina, Katelin, Andrew and Michael.
Train Rides and A New Home
The morning after our party, I was up early so I could make sure I had all my things and didn't leave anything behind. Brina finally woke up when I had to dump a glass of water on her face. She sat up sputtering and I wish the guys could have seen me do that to her.
"What did you do that for!"
The only thing I could do was sit on my bed and laugh. With her wet hair, she sort of looked like a drowned rat. Finally catching my breath and getting tired of the look she was giving me, I said,
"I did it b...because we ha..have to go in an hour."
"Well you could have just pushed me off the bed. It wouldn't have been as bad as getting water in the face."
"I c...could have... but it w...wouldn't have be..been that funny."
I began to chuckle and quickly coverd my mouth hoping she wouldn't stay mad at me for long. Unfortunately, Brina has a tendency to take things a bit too serious.
Brina stormed out of the room so she could dry off and get ready. I couldn't hold it in any longer. I sat on my bed laughing a bit more but was quickly interrupted by Matthew calling us down to go. I rushed downstairs and when he asked where Brina was, I grabbed a glass, put water in it and reinacted the little scene. Matthew just laughed when he figured it out and by the time he was able to catch a breath, Brina was downstairs and ready to go. We each grabbed our suitcases and one box to take with us. Mine of course was the box of old newspapers and articles. There was no way I was trusting this to anyone other than myself.
Taking one last glance at the house that I've known for so long, I got into the carrige and it took the four of us to the train yards. Even though Alice wasn't going to New York at the present time, she was coming down with us to make sure we got on the train safely. We arrived at the platform at 7:00am and the train was to leave at 7:20am. We took our luggage to the bags car and then headed for the passenger cars. Brina raced ahead of us and called the window seat. I had actually wished that I had gotten a seat by the window so I could look at the scenery as we passed it. Matthew saw the look of sadness on my face and whispered in my ear,
"Take mine by the window. You deserve is since you've never been on a train before."
I nodded thanks to him and entered the car while he said good-bye to his wife. I sat down in my seat and pushed open the window. I wanted to feel the breeze as we rushed down the tracks. I noticed Brina was surveying the other passengers seeing if there were any girls or boys our ages. The conductor's whistle shrilled in the air and Matthew took his seat beside Brina for that had been my original seat. The train jolted and began to move. It slowly began to chug out of the station when I started to hear my name being called. I looked to Brina but realized that it was too far a cry for it to be her. I looked out the window to see Andrew and Michael running along the platform. I stuck my head out the window and Brina followed my lead.
Running along side the train, they yelled,
"We forgot to give these to you last night."
By now Andrew was by my window and Michael was by Brina's. Up went their arms and in each of their hands were their favorite hats. Brina and I made a grab for them and on the first try, we both got them. I waved farewell to my two friends and thanked them the best way I knew how, with a smile. They stopped at the end of the platform and waved. I waved until I could no longer see the station and retreated back into my seat. I held Andrew's hat to my chest and thanked them again silently in my mind for being my friends. I slowly drifted off to sleep as I watched the vast scenery pass us by.
~*~*Later on...~*~*
"Katelin......Katelin.......We're here."
I awoke from my rest to see that we were at our destination. We were in New York. I grabbed Andrew's hat and placed it on my head. I stepped off the train and welcomed the room with a streach. I went to claim my suitcase and box of newspapers and then met up with the Monroes. We waited patiently for a carrige from the Sun to show up and at around 3:00pm it finally did. This didn't impress Matthew much because he was told that it was to be there at 2:00pm when we arrived. It took us about 30 minutes to get to our new home.
Along the way, I could hear News boys crying out the headlines. From living with a man who worked with on a newspaper, I knew the tricks that the boys usually used to sell their papers. Some would cry out half truths and others whole lies. Some would use gimmicks such as crutches or canes to get sympathy. I laughed silently, wondering what the latest headline would be. We finally arrived at the house that would be a new beginning for us. It was two stories high and had a lovely feel about it. I knew that I would feel at home but I also knew that I would have to overcome the same obsticles with my speech as I had years earlier. The only difference now was that I didn't have Andrew or Michael to help.
"Are you going to stand there all day or are you going to go claim your room? We get our OWN rooms here."
Brina yelled from the front door, breaking my train of thought.
"I....I'm coming."
I lugged my suitcase up the front stairs and into my new home. My new home.
A/N: I'd like to thank those who have already reviewed my story and I hope more of you will. I also have another story going on at the moment. It's called Revenge but it's not under Newsies. It is under original. If anyone is interested in reading it, please do. Thank you again and the next chapter should be up by September 3rd. Bye for now.
Dodger. (A.K.A Drama-Queen)
Train Rides and A New Home
The morning after our party, I was up early so I could make sure I had all my things and didn't leave anything behind. Brina finally woke up when I had to dump a glass of water on her face. She sat up sputtering and I wish the guys could have seen me do that to her.
"What did you do that for!"
The only thing I could do was sit on my bed and laugh. With her wet hair, she sort of looked like a drowned rat. Finally catching my breath and getting tired of the look she was giving me, I said,
"I did it b...because we ha..have to go in an hour."
"Well you could have just pushed me off the bed. It wouldn't have been as bad as getting water in the face."
"I c...could have... but it w...wouldn't have be..been that funny."
I began to chuckle and quickly coverd my mouth hoping she wouldn't stay mad at me for long. Unfortunately, Brina has a tendency to take things a bit too serious.
Brina stormed out of the room so she could dry off and get ready. I couldn't hold it in any longer. I sat on my bed laughing a bit more but was quickly interrupted by Matthew calling us down to go. I rushed downstairs and when he asked where Brina was, I grabbed a glass, put water in it and reinacted the little scene. Matthew just laughed when he figured it out and by the time he was able to catch a breath, Brina was downstairs and ready to go. We each grabbed our suitcases and one box to take with us. Mine of course was the box of old newspapers and articles. There was no way I was trusting this to anyone other than myself.
Taking one last glance at the house that I've known for so long, I got into the carrige and it took the four of us to the train yards. Even though Alice wasn't going to New York at the present time, she was coming down with us to make sure we got on the train safely. We arrived at the platform at 7:00am and the train was to leave at 7:20am. We took our luggage to the bags car and then headed for the passenger cars. Brina raced ahead of us and called the window seat. I had actually wished that I had gotten a seat by the window so I could look at the scenery as we passed it. Matthew saw the look of sadness on my face and whispered in my ear,
"Take mine by the window. You deserve is since you've never been on a train before."
I nodded thanks to him and entered the car while he said good-bye to his wife. I sat down in my seat and pushed open the window. I wanted to feel the breeze as we rushed down the tracks. I noticed Brina was surveying the other passengers seeing if there were any girls or boys our ages. The conductor's whistle shrilled in the air and Matthew took his seat beside Brina for that had been my original seat. The train jolted and began to move. It slowly began to chug out of the station when I started to hear my name being called. I looked to Brina but realized that it was too far a cry for it to be her. I looked out the window to see Andrew and Michael running along the platform. I stuck my head out the window and Brina followed my lead.
Running along side the train, they yelled,
"We forgot to give these to you last night."
By now Andrew was by my window and Michael was by Brina's. Up went their arms and in each of their hands were their favorite hats. Brina and I made a grab for them and on the first try, we both got them. I waved farewell to my two friends and thanked them the best way I knew how, with a smile. They stopped at the end of the platform and waved. I waved until I could no longer see the station and retreated back into my seat. I held Andrew's hat to my chest and thanked them again silently in my mind for being my friends. I slowly drifted off to sleep as I watched the vast scenery pass us by.
~*~*Later on...~*~*
"Katelin......Katelin.......We're here."
I awoke from my rest to see that we were at our destination. We were in New York. I grabbed Andrew's hat and placed it on my head. I stepped off the train and welcomed the room with a streach. I went to claim my suitcase and box of newspapers and then met up with the Monroes. We waited patiently for a carrige from the Sun to show up and at around 3:00pm it finally did. This didn't impress Matthew much because he was told that it was to be there at 2:00pm when we arrived. It took us about 30 minutes to get to our new home.
Along the way, I could hear News boys crying out the headlines. From living with a man who worked with on a newspaper, I knew the tricks that the boys usually used to sell their papers. Some would cry out half truths and others whole lies. Some would use gimmicks such as crutches or canes to get sympathy. I laughed silently, wondering what the latest headline would be. We finally arrived at the house that would be a new beginning for us. It was two stories high and had a lovely feel about it. I knew that I would feel at home but I also knew that I would have to overcome the same obsticles with my speech as I had years earlier. The only difference now was that I didn't have Andrew or Michael to help.
"Are you going to stand there all day or are you going to go claim your room? We get our OWN rooms here."
Brina yelled from the front door, breaking my train of thought.
"I....I'm coming."
I lugged my suitcase up the front stairs and into my new home. My new home.
A/N: I'd like to thank those who have already reviewed my story and I hope more of you will. I also have another story going on at the moment. It's called Revenge but it's not under Newsies. It is under original. If anyone is interested in reading it, please do. Thank you again and the next chapter should be up by September 3rd. Bye for now.
Dodger. (A.K.A Drama-Queen)