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Prism
Chapter Three - Long Time No See
Riza ran from the apartment, pulling her coat on as she attempted to hold the dog's leash and stay standing.
"Train station from here? Where? Which way?"
She stood outside her military apartment and looked around. She then decided to head through the park. Black Hayate was giving her trouble and wanted to play.
"No Hayate. We need to get to the train station."
Riza pulled the dog and began the sprint to the station, arriving at 1045. She sat down on the bench and watched as people filled into the station.
""Train now arriving in Central station from Risembool at 11:00am or 1100. Please stand clear of the edge of the platform for your own safety. Enjoy your stay in Central. Please visit again.""
Riza looked up at the intercom and smiled. Then, the train came whizzing by, blowing a strong breeze by the bystanders. Riza put her hand into her hair and held the hair somewhat still. The train stopped and Riza stood up. The station became really crowded. People jumping up and down to look for family and friends. Pushing and shoving to get on or off the train. Riza decided to stand on the bench. When she turned to look at the bench, someone was already sitting on it so she decided against it.
Black Hayate continued to fight Riza. He kept pulling the leash trying to get her to walk him some more. He hated the station. Riza was about to bend down to her dog when she saw a set of red hair buns jump off the train. She looked down at Black Hayate and smiled.
"Sorry boy. Can't leave just yet."
She looked up and stood on her toes.
"Masako! Masako!"
Riza smiled and waved her arm high in the air. The set of red hair buns looked up and smiled, waving her arm in the air.
"Elizabeth!"
Riza stood waiting, holding the leash and her handbag. Soon, a girl about Riza's age pushed her way over to Riza and breathed a sigh of relief. Sure enough, she was wearing exactly what she said she would; pink mini skirt, white shirt and a black jacket. Her hair was a dark shade of red and was pulled up into two buns, one on each side of her head. Two strands of hair hung in front of her face and took the role of bangs. She stood up straight and smiled. In her hand was a small black bag holding two days worth of clothing and stuff. She did a mock salute to her military friend and started laughing.
"Hey girl! Long time no see!" The girl hugged Riza and Riza hugged back.
"Same here Anna. How you been?" Riza smiled.
"Okay. Even better now that I can see my best friend." Anna smiled and looked down.
"This must be the dog? What's his name? Is it a he?" She bent down to pet the dog.
"Yes, his name is Black Hayate." Riza smiled as Hayate wagged his tail happily.
"Always with the military." Anna smiled and stood up.
"Well, it is my life." Riza smiled as the two began to leave the station.
"So what brings you to Central? It's not like this is the biggest tourist time of the year. Thats later on." Riza smiled as they walked back to her place.
"Well, to tell you the truth, I haven't seen you in so long, I just had to come visit." Anna smiled as they rounded the corner of Riza's apartment.
Anna stopped walking and looked up at the somewhat large white building. It was the apartments for all of Central's military personnel of rank Lieutenant or higher. Anna just stared. There were about six floors, two sets of double windows on each side and one in the middle. A large glass double door at the bottom.
"How many people live here?" Anna asked.
"Well, there are about six apartments to each floor. Not all apartments are taken through, so I would say about 23. I live on the top floor in the front." Riza smiled as they continued to walk to the building.
Once inside, they walked up the stairs to Riza's floor and down the hall to the front of the building where Riza lived. As seen from outside, there was one small window at the end of the hall. Riza pulled out her keys and let her friend into the apartment on the left. Once inside, Riza closed the door and stood behind Anna who just stared. The living room was windowless. There was two small rooms to the right, Riza's room and the kitchen. In front, was two more small rooms, the bathroom and a spare room. Anna stared in disbelief.
"Are you not allowed to decorate?" She asked as she put her bag down and walked around the plain living room.
"Well, to a limit." Riza replied and unleashed Hayate and put her stuff on the small door table.
"Is this the limit?" Anna asked.
"Well, no, I just never decorated." Riza replied.
"Girl, I'm so glad I've come." Anna smiled and turned around to face Riza who raised an eyebrow.
"Why?" Riza asked.
"first thing's first. Where do I put my stuff?" Anna smiled a mischievous smile.
A/N - Please review. Constructive criticism accepted. No Flames (Thats Roy's job only). Please look in my profile oo0AnimeChild0oo for all my other stories. And again, thanks for reading.
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