Ryla blinked her eyes open and closed several times, trying to adjust to the brighter light around her. She opened her eyes and used one hand to shield them from the sun. She sat up slowly, "Huh? Where am I?"
She brought her hand down and saw that she was in a park, "When did I get here? Last I remember . . . I was in my room."
She looked down and saw she was sitting on top on a picnic table. Ryla swung her legs over the side and jumped down. Her hair swung in front of her face, but it wasn't the same hair she had a few minutes ago. She brought her hand up and grabbed her hair. It was now a long sandy blonde color with purple streaks in it, "Weird . . . this is totally not my hair. And when did I start saying totally?"
Ryla shook her head, "This is getting too weird."
She moved to dust off her jeans, but found she was wearing a pair of purple capris, and a shiny gold tank top, "When did I put these on? Whatever, I better get home."
She never remembered there being a park in her town, but it did look very familiar. She started walking along the paths, trying to get her bearings. She reached the end of the park, and walked along the sidewalk.
I don't remember any of this . . . what's happening?
Just as she turned a corner, Ryla came face to face with two people she thought she'd never meet . . .
"Yea Bulky I- oof!" Skull knocked right into Ryla and it sent her back a few steps.
She shook her head and apologized before looking up, "I'm sorry, I guess I wasn't looking where- oh . . . my god."
Bulk looked down at her and snorted, "What're you staring at girly?"
"Yea! What're you starin' at?!" Skull laughed and tapped on his badge, "We're Junior Police officers here. You gotta problem?"
Ryla thought a moment.
Bulk and Skull?! Oh man . . . I'm going crazy . . . or maybe . . . is that what that light was? Hmmm . . . let me try something . . .
She smiled, "Yes . . . sorry, I do have a problem. I'm new in town here, and I kind of got lost. That's why I'm glad to see you two. Could you . . ." she stopped a moment, and fluttered her eyelids a bit at both of them, pulling her sweetest tone, "Could you direct me to the Youth Centre? Please?"
Both Bulk and Skull opened their eyes a bit wider, and then looked at each other. Skull moved to answer, but Bulk knocked him away, "Ah yes. You can go down that street there. If ya keep going straight, you can't miss it. And . . .I'm Bulk by the way."
"An I'm Skull!" he jumped in and grinned right beside Bulk.
Ryla smiled, "Why thank you. I'll be sure to remember you kindness. Well, I must be going. Goodbye Bulk. And you too Skull!"
She waved and then turned her back to them, silently making a gagging face.
Gross! But . . . at least I know where the Youth Centre is . . . wow, I'm really in Angel Grove? If this is some dream . . . I hope it's a long one.