"Journey To The Past."
Chapter One- Rin's Life
Seven Years Later
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"Is she alright doctor?" A nurse asked as she entered the patient's room. The doctor stationed himself beside the patient.
"I'm afraid not." The doctor sighed. The patient was a tiny girl with raven hair and chocolate brown eyes. Her skin was scarred and bruised. Her eyes were squinted and full of fear. Her lower lip trembled. "Don't worry, we're not going to hurt you, can you say your name?" He spoke slowly. The girl nodded. She strained her mind.
"Rin…?" She seemed very confused.
"We only have her word for it." The nurse commented quietly. "The campsite owner called, their fire wood girl, Heartilty, is missing." The doctor looked down at Rin.
"Does that sound familiar?" Rin nodded. The doctor asked his nurse another question, "Does she have a family?"
"No, she's an orphan."
"Tell them, that their fire wood girl will not return then. She is much to injured."
Rin's eyes opened. She was breathing softly. She wrapped her arms around her ragged coat. The frigid Trabian winds whistled through the cracks and corners of the workhouse. She slowly stood and made her way out.
The sun peaked through the cloud barley giving any warmth whatsoever. Her midnight black hair fell over her eyes. Too lazy and cold too brush it away, Rin kept walking. Three men stood near the entrance of the building. Rin slowly advanced to them.
"Morning Mr. Martin sir." She shivered. Her employer Martin slowly turned around, his grand coats fit his round body.
(In other words, he's MUCH fatter than how he was in the game.)
"Rin? What on earth are you doing here? Your shift doesn't start for another…" Martin slowly pulled his sleeve and moved his glove as he spotted a thick golden watch around his wrist. "Five hours." He finished. Rin tucked her hair behind her ears.
"I thought I'd get a head start." She lied. Martin raised an eyebrow.
"You fell asleep in the workhouse again!" By hearing that Rin bit her lip in nervousness.
"Oh! Mr. Martin, I'm really sorry." Martin ruffled her furry coat collar as he started up the snowy hill to his office.
"This cannot continue Rin! If it happens again, there'll be severe consequences." Rin nodded her head as she ruffled with her holey muffler. Martin turned his nose snottily. He disappeared into the building.
Rin stuck out her tongue. Doesn't hurt you if I fall asleep in there! Serves you right for keeping me in there until 2 in the morning! Rin closed her eyes. Bell ringing was heard in the distance.
"Rather early for the morning bell… oh no! I'M LATE!" Rin skied the down slope and ran into the Trabian town of Naryal. Snowflakes whipped her face as she tossed herself down the wet streets. She pushed a small glass café door opened as she plunged in.
"Morning Rin, big crowd today. C'mon now, they won't wait themselves." A young man said softly. Rin groaned as she lifted her head.
"Sorry Nida…" She slowly pulled her coat off and grabbed an extra apron. Her numb fingers picked up a small notepad and pen. She made her way to a small table with two young men. "What will it be sirs?"
One man smiled.The other kept his head pointed elsewher, his eyes were comforting but uninterested, and they were gray and mysterious.
"I'll have some coffee please." One of the two said. The gentleman with the eyes sighed.
"Same for me, thanks." He bobbed his head kindly. Rin grinned as she scribbled down the order. She made her way back to the kitchen.
One of the men slapped his forehead.
"Hey, Squall let's walk her." He said quickly.
"We haven't even gotten our drinks." The other said rather dully.
"I forgot my gil, let's just split."
"Irvine you dumb idiot. Don't walk a waiter cause you're broke, just don't get the drink." Squall replied. Irvine squinted his eyes.
"Well money bags, can I borrow a gil or two?" Squall tucked his wallet in his pocket deeper.
"Let me think…" Squall said dropping the subject. Irvine wrinkled his nose.
"Man, we're friends!" He exclaimed. Squall rolled his eyes.
"Whatever."
Rin returned with a small tray and two steamy mugs."Your coffee gentlemen." She answered quietly. Squall pulled out 20 gil.
"This should take care of it. Keep the change." He whispered coolly as he glared at Irvine.
"Oh thank you." Rin lifted the tray and rushed to the next table.
Squall sipped his warm beverage as he squinted his eyes. Irvine wasn't drinking.
"Go on." Squall beckoned.
"Why'd ya give such a big tip?"
"10 gil isn't that much."
"Easy for you to say money bags." Irvine scowled as he shifted the weight in his chair.
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"Rin!" Nida called. Rin scurried to him.
"Yeah?" She answered quickly.
"Rin what are you doing? It's getting busy!" He complained.
"I'm working Nida, and as fast as I can too." Rin defended.
"Work faster." Nida snapped.
Rin picked up her tray, note pad, and pen. Both bosses woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Rin gritted her teeth as she continued to collect and serve orders of warm drinks. She shook her raven bangs from her eyes. She faced her head towards the table where the two gentlemen were. Both were still drinking and laughing here and there, well at least one of them was. Rin grinned as she walked back to the table.
"Can I get anything else for you gentlemen?" She asked kindly. Squall turned his head.
"No thank you, we're fine." He said sincerely. Rin smirked as she walked away. She sat at the counter as she waited for some customers. She rested her head on her hand.
Four hours later"Bye Nida." Rin waved tiredly as she placed her apron on its appropriate hook and wore her own secondhand coat. She pushed the café door open as the cold winds raced in. Rin quickly ran out into the street. The cars horned and honked as they drove past her. Rin gripped her coat sleeves tightly as she trudged out of the town.
Once out of the roaring streets, Rin quietly started towards a factory in the distance. I'm going to be late, and Mr. Martin is going to be mad again! Twice in one day, not a good day Rinny. Rin squinted her eyes. Small flakes started to drizzle around her. She smiled joyously. Faeries! The faeries are here! Are you here to help me again? Help me find out a little more about myself? The snow silently fell to the ground. It was very seldom for snow to actually help her. Rin felt cool water tickle her feet. She gazed down at her dilapidated shoes. She finally made it to the factory. Mr. Martin sat comfortably inside the office building. Rin carefully opened the door and entered.
"Good evening Mr. Martin." Rin yawned. Martin, who was currently eating biscuits, brushed off the crumbs from his chest.
"Rin, you're here early." He said rudely. Rin pulled her coat off and hung it neatly in the coat closet.
"Is that a problem sir?" Rin replied quietly. Martin shrugged.
"I suppose not." Rin settled herself in front of Martins' desk. She warmed her finger with the heated air.
"I want you to sort my files, have my appointments with all Trabian coat stores made, and start your work in the workhouse. Do check in all the other employees." Martin cracked a fake smile as he left the room. Rin snorted as she slowly started to pick out files from the filing cabinet. What a life I have…
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