Crimson Threads
Yay! I have time to wrote more! You people are lucky for this Spring Break.
Starting Over
Ari took one last look at her house, and ran over to where Mike and Mayra were waiting for her. This was it. It had been only two weeks, but after sneaking back into their homes, Mike and Mayra managed to get everything they needed. The three had packed all their needs and precious belongings. They had everything ready. They managed to pool enough money to get a taxi to drive them to the airport. The ride was silent. The three knew they were leaving everything they knew behind. The only things they knew about where they were going was from a book.
When they arrived at the airport, Mayra and Ari unloaded their luggage from the trunk of the taxicab while Mike paid for their ride. The three entered the crowded airport. They knew they had to stay together, and not get near anyone. Otherwise, they might transform. After going through all the metal detectors and such. Ari plopped herself on one of the benches at the gate. Mike went to the bathroom, and Mayra was off to buy food for the wait. Ari hoped all would go well. Hopefully, they would be accepted with the Sohmas. Otherwise, they would have no where to go. Ari shuddered at the thought of having no home.
"Ari, are you alright?"
Ari turned around to find Mike coming back from the bathroom.
"Don't worry Mike, I'm fine. I was just going a bit crazy for the moment. I was just thinking about what would happen if they won't take us."
"Ari? Are you okay? I mean, You never think about things like this." Mike said, sitting down next to her.
"Yes I do." Ari argued. "The reason you never notice is because I don't show it. Just," she looked down, tears welling up in her eyes, "promise that you won't abandon us if anything goes wrong? Please?"
Mike saw that she was really scared about this. He grabbed her into a hug, "Don't worry. I wouldn't leave you abandoned in the streets. Trust me."
Ari smiled. By the time Mayra came back, Ari had fallen asleep on Mike's shoulder. Mayra giggled at Mike. Mike playfully punched her as they snacked on french fries. But, Ari awoke to the smell of french fries. Unfortunately, Mike and Mayra thought Ari's lap was perfect to put the fries, so when Ari jerked awake, all the fries fell onto the floor.
"Hey Mayra! When did you get back?" Ari asked.
"ARI! You dropped all our fries!" Mayra yelled.
"What! You guys had fries without me!" Ari yelled back. Ari pretended to pout, "I feel so left out... boo hoo..." Then the three cracked up as they cleaned up the mess. After about fifteen minutes of trying to explain the point of Fruits Basket to Mike, Mayra and Ari gave up. Obviously, Mike would just have to experience it instead.
A woman's voice came onto the intercom. "Flight 157, from Washington D.C. to Tokyo, is ready to be boarded at Gate 3C."
Ari sighed. "That's us! Ready to go?"
The other two nodded as they boarded the plane. Ready to start over in a new place.
I know this is a bit short, but hey, I say four chapters in one day is pretty good, don't you think so?
Review Responses
Galasriniel: Don't worry, those two will come in soon! and yes... it's dudette... and #5 will come probably tomorrow if I finish my homework!
See you guys next time!
Sarah-chan
