Across the Times
By: Nightingale
Rating: PG13
The next morning came and Gin went to a warehouse. When she got there a boy caught her gaze. He was tall and muscular, not overly so but enough to make a girl notice. His hand reached for hers and he shook it but her eyes were stuck on his beautiful, sage green, eyes.
"Gin meet Sage" voiced Arthur who didn't even turn to look but was punching things into a computer.
"Sage this is Gin"
"Nice to meet you" he stated
"Same here" she replied
After several minutes Gin and Sage were well acquainted. Arthur turned and looked at them. "It's almost ready so I suggest you two go change into the clothes I brought." Arthur voiced pointing to the two piles of clothing.
Each grabbed their pile and went to separate areas to change. When Gin walked out she couldn't help but laugh. She was wearing a dark skirt that had a button down white shirt tucked into it. Her outfit was complete with the boots and all. Sage was looking about the same with his own newsie attire. The two met in front of an arch in the warehouse.
"Alright now both of you need to remember what I've said. Sage goes to Brooklyn, Gin to Manhattan. You both get into the groups but be careful not to disturb time. Do you both understand"
Here he paused and looked to his two travelers.
"I'll give you each enough money to buy some papers and food. The rest you'll have to earn."
They both nodded their heads and he turned back to the computer. Sage grabbed Gin's hands and squeezed it as the archway in front of them went from clear to a purple and pink swirl. Soon it turned to that of an alleyway that was old and dirty.
"You'll come back here in a month at this exact time." Ordered Arthur as he let the two step through the arch and into 1899.
Satisfied with his invention he quickly shut it down and left the warehouse. Gin looked around as did Sage.
"This is amazing."
She laughed "Never thought I'd be doing this."
Together they walked out of the alley and into the busy streets of New York. They looked around half amazed at the sight before them. It was just like the pictures in the books only...live. Sage led the way through the streets until they came across a newsie. Sage went up to him immediately.
"Heya, name's Sage."
The boy looked rather confused.
"We're looking for Spot Colon." Sage continued
"His corner is two blocks that way." Stated the boy pointing in the general direction of Spot's location.
Sage and Gin made their way in the direction the boy had pointed.
"But he doesn't take well to girls in Brooklyn." The boy finished before turning back to finish selling his papes.
Sage ignored it and kept walking. Gin was the first to see the infamous Spot Colon. He was leaning against a building with his hat covering his eyes. Gin took a deep breath as Sage cleared his throat causing the leader looked up from his gaze to the ground.
"What do you want" Spot grumbled
"Name's Sage and I'm looking to be a newsie in your territory."
"You're girlfriend can't stay" stated Spot
"But I'm not his girlfriend." Stated Gin
"Then why are you so worried about losing him" Spot asked pointing out how she held onto his sleeve as if afraid to get lost
"She's my sister" Sage covered
Gin fought the urge to look surprised as Spot nodded.
"Well I can take you to the lodging house. She can stay for the night but then she has to go."
"I have a name you know" Gin muttered
"What" asked Spot
"Where do you plan on sending me"
"Well not too many areas will take girls. Harlem and Manhattan are your only choices but I suggest you think twice about going to Harlem...we're not on the best terms with them."
"Manhattan sounds pleasant enough" she stated
"I'm going to meet up with the leader of Manhattan tomorrow. I'll take you and Sage can stay and sell for the day."
The small group became silent for a few moments. Gin didn't like to be told what she was doing, and Spot saw that challenging her with his eyes.
"Sounds good" voiced Sage fearing a conflict
"You never asked my name." commented Gin
Spot shrugged his shoulders and began to walk.
"It's Gin" she called to his back before following with Sage.