Court
Oh fuck, my head hurts.
"Matt!" I called out weakly. I waited and no one came. "Matt," I called out again this time a little louder. Still no response. "MATT!" I yelled and finally someone came through the door but it wasn't Matt. It was that skank from school. The new girl, Juliet.
"Finally you woke up," she said not at all nicely.
"Yes I did. What concern is it of yours?"
"None really. I don't care. I only have to tell you that we are in a place called Cowoperill, your name is now Wocky and the year is 452. Welcome to the real world."
"Real? You call this fucking real? Get a life would you. Stop trying to break matt and I up!"
"Think what you want, I am not trying to break up anyone, least of all you. Say hi to uncle Enzio for me next time you talk to him," she said and smiled cynically. I looked away. Her tone softened. "Look, I'm pretty sure you'll have a mobile phone on you, try calling out and let me know what you get. I want to get home just as much as you. There is a change of clothes in that closet, don't argue just put something on and they might give you a better name. When you are dressed walk out your door down the corridor then the fifth on your left. The door will be slightly ajar and we will all be in there and you will get to meet Domitan and Keladry, the Governor and Governess of this island." She left quietly and I buried my head in the pillow.
The I pulled our my mobile. Surely I would get some sort of reception. Yes! One bar reception. I dialed my home number. It was ringing, faintly but still ringing.
"Hello mum? Hello? I can't hear you! You're breaking up! Hello?" it had too much static.
I hung up and tried not to cry. I was sick of this place already but I decided to make the most of it. I walked to the closet and put on an elegant gown. It was a sheer pink and was tight at the bodice and hips then flared out. I went outside and followed Juliet's directions. There I came across Josh and Matt dressed in suits that were old-school style. There were about ten others in there as well.
"Wocky," said Matt, "Let me introduce Governor Domitan of Cowoperill and his wife the Governess Keladry." Matt was in on this too? How rude dude!
"Pleased to make your acquaintance," I said demurely. I was determined to act like a lady just to piss off Matt. Juliet spoke up.
"Wocky, you've already met Cias and Luka," she said pointing to Matt and Josh. "This is Alianne, the lionesses daughter," she continued pointing to a golden red headed girl about our age who was dressed in a pair of old school pants and a shirt. "This is Iaani, the chief seer," she indicated a dark skinned girl, dressed the same as that Alianne girl. "This is Tobe, head sensei after Kel." She pointed to a boy around mid teens who had beautiful eyes.
"And of course," said matt laughing, "You know Kypri the sun goddess," he said pointing to Juliet. "She will be teaching you how to speak Kyprish. And Tobe will be teaching you to wield a sword and use knives and such." "Yes of course, that will be fantastic. I look forward to it."
"Do you know how to play this soccer too?" asked Domitan.
"Yes Domitan I do, but not as well as our dear Kypri here."
"Oh please, call me Dom. There is no need to address anyone formally. I'm sure your skills will be formidable indeed. I ask that you and Kypri change into more suitable attire for you shall show us how to play this game of yours."
"Certainly Dom, I've already taken the liberty of explaining all the rules for you on this parchment. We shan't be long. Oh and do you mind if we rearrange our sleeping arrangements, I'm sure Wocky will be more comfortable with her lover Cias." I smiled at that thought, but Cias, I mean Matt, looked forlorn and angry.
"Of course, you shall have anything your hearts desire."
"Dom, is the Shang Dragon and Wildcat coming today? Surely they would like to watch in on this soccer," added Kel.
"Yes good point. Samma! Can you please locate the Wildcat and the Shang Dragon?" said Dom in a tone indicating it was more a command than a request. A young girl nodded and left quickly and quietly. Then the four of us left and went to get changed into the clothes we had come in, although I opted for the old-school clothes that everyone else seemed to be wearing. That would be better for soccer.
We met outside in the courtyard and Cias, Luka and Kypri were all in their soccer boots, shin pads and shorts. I couldn't care less about the fact that they were dressed alike because I knew I looked good in what I wore. We all started warming up and I saw a woman and a man dressed very different to all those here and I assumed that they were the Wildcat and Shang Dragon.
While we warmed up two young boys set up posts for the goals and everyone looked strangely at the soccer ball. I was surprised to see it had traveled through with us. Kypri started 'juggling' the soccer ball with her feet and knees and everyone stared in awe.
Finally the game was underway and we began, Kypri explaining as we went through it and more and more people crowded around and began playing. After an hour or so, there were 30 or so on our side, marked with a piece of material as an arm band, and only about 10 on Kypri's team.
Dom was on my team, as was Kel, Cias, and Luka and practically everyone else, and still Kypri was beating us. Everyone was enjoying themselves thoroughly.
"Now," said the Shang Dragon, "We can see that you are well inclined in the athletics department but are you as well equipped in martial arts?"
"I am not sure," said Kypri, taking off her boots and shin pads, "but I am willing to test your skills and let you test mine." The Shang Dragon roared with laughter. Surely he expected to beat her very easily. He had noticed that she was very graceful on her feet but she would be no match for him who has been training since he could walk.
Oh fuck, my head hurts.
"Matt!" I called out weakly. I waited and no one came. "Matt," I called out again this time a little louder. Still no response. "MATT!" I yelled and finally someone came through the door but it wasn't Matt. It was that skank from school. The new girl, Juliet.
"Finally you woke up," she said not at all nicely.
"Yes I did. What concern is it of yours?"
"None really. I don't care. I only have to tell you that we are in a place called Cowoperill, your name is now Wocky and the year is 452. Welcome to the real world."
"Real? You call this fucking real? Get a life would you. Stop trying to break matt and I up!"
"Think what you want, I am not trying to break up anyone, least of all you. Say hi to uncle Enzio for me next time you talk to him," she said and smiled cynically. I looked away. Her tone softened. "Look, I'm pretty sure you'll have a mobile phone on you, try calling out and let me know what you get. I want to get home just as much as you. There is a change of clothes in that closet, don't argue just put something on and they might give you a better name. When you are dressed walk out your door down the corridor then the fifth on your left. The door will be slightly ajar and we will all be in there and you will get to meet Domitan and Keladry, the Governor and Governess of this island." She left quietly and I buried my head in the pillow.
The I pulled our my mobile. Surely I would get some sort of reception. Yes! One bar reception. I dialed my home number. It was ringing, faintly but still ringing.
"Hello mum? Hello? I can't hear you! You're breaking up! Hello?" it had too much static.
I hung up and tried not to cry. I was sick of this place already but I decided to make the most of it. I walked to the closet and put on an elegant gown. It was a sheer pink and was tight at the bodice and hips then flared out. I went outside and followed Juliet's directions. There I came across Josh and Matt dressed in suits that were old-school style. There were about ten others in there as well.
"Wocky," said Matt, "Let me introduce Governor Domitan of Cowoperill and his wife the Governess Keladry." Matt was in on this too? How rude dude!
"Pleased to make your acquaintance," I said demurely. I was determined to act like a lady just to piss off Matt. Juliet spoke up.
"Wocky, you've already met Cias and Luka," she said pointing to Matt and Josh. "This is Alianne, the lionesses daughter," she continued pointing to a golden red headed girl about our age who was dressed in a pair of old school pants and a shirt. "This is Iaani, the chief seer," she indicated a dark skinned girl, dressed the same as that Alianne girl. "This is Tobe, head sensei after Kel." She pointed to a boy around mid teens who had beautiful eyes.
"And of course," said matt laughing, "You know Kypri the sun goddess," he said pointing to Juliet. "She will be teaching you how to speak Kyprish. And Tobe will be teaching you to wield a sword and use knives and such." "Yes of course, that will be fantastic. I look forward to it."
"Do you know how to play this soccer too?" asked Domitan.
"Yes Domitan I do, but not as well as our dear Kypri here."
"Oh please, call me Dom. There is no need to address anyone formally. I'm sure your skills will be formidable indeed. I ask that you and Kypri change into more suitable attire for you shall show us how to play this game of yours."
"Certainly Dom, I've already taken the liberty of explaining all the rules for you on this parchment. We shan't be long. Oh and do you mind if we rearrange our sleeping arrangements, I'm sure Wocky will be more comfortable with her lover Cias." I smiled at that thought, but Cias, I mean Matt, looked forlorn and angry.
"Of course, you shall have anything your hearts desire."
"Dom, is the Shang Dragon and Wildcat coming today? Surely they would like to watch in on this soccer," added Kel.
"Yes good point. Samma! Can you please locate the Wildcat and the Shang Dragon?" said Dom in a tone indicating it was more a command than a request. A young girl nodded and left quickly and quietly. Then the four of us left and went to get changed into the clothes we had come in, although I opted for the old-school clothes that everyone else seemed to be wearing. That would be better for soccer.
We met outside in the courtyard and Cias, Luka and Kypri were all in their soccer boots, shin pads and shorts. I couldn't care less about the fact that they were dressed alike because I knew I looked good in what I wore. We all started warming up and I saw a woman and a man dressed very different to all those here and I assumed that they were the Wildcat and Shang Dragon.
While we warmed up two young boys set up posts for the goals and everyone looked strangely at the soccer ball. I was surprised to see it had traveled through with us. Kypri started 'juggling' the soccer ball with her feet and knees and everyone stared in awe.
Finally the game was underway and we began, Kypri explaining as we went through it and more and more people crowded around and began playing. After an hour or so, there were 30 or so on our side, marked with a piece of material as an arm band, and only about 10 on Kypri's team.
Dom was on my team, as was Kel, Cias, and Luka and practically everyone else, and still Kypri was beating us. Everyone was enjoying themselves thoroughly.
"Now," said the Shang Dragon, "We can see that you are well inclined in the athletics department but are you as well equipped in martial arts?"
"I am not sure," said Kypri, taking off her boots and shin pads, "but I am willing to test your skills and let you test mine." The Shang Dragon roared with laughter. Surely he expected to beat her very easily. He had noticed that she was very graceful on her feet but she would be no match for him who has been training since he could walk.