Well, well, well – This is the longest I have gone with out writing
anything – sorry about that – I had company come up from Indiana – and when
he did leave I was so tired I just wanted to sleep for five days – I
settled for one and a half and than cleaned – I than went on a hunt for my
best friend – sort of – I haven't spoken with her for years – so I sent
email – and got a reply – I had to (did I say had to? What I meant was got
to) spend some time reading her gundum wing fic – it was really good – if
you like that sort of thing check it out (shamelessly plugs her friends
fic) – it is called "Sea of Stars" written by trekkiexb5 – here is the
edited version of this chap – to put everyone's mind to rest – it really
doesn't matter if no one was reading this – at this point I would have to
finish it or Saxie and Chichiri wouldn't let me hear the end of it – but
keep up the reviews – I always feel like writing after I read them – hint,
hint –
I own nothing but Saxie and that weird girl
Chapter 5: Saturday is a day.
Friday was uneventful and rather prosaic. Chichiri got to meet Dr. Greene, who found him....enticing so to speak. Chichiri found her pleasant in a creepy, clingy sort of way. He had a feeling that if she didn't think he was crazy she would have wrapped her arms around him and not let go.
The meeting was more of a get to know you sort of thing than anything else. He answered all the questions he had answered before. It would have been a waste of time if it didn't end with him getting permission to walk the grounds over the weekend. He was told that no matter how quiet and empty it looked there would always be someone watching him. That was disturbing to say the least. But he was happy to say that he had seen a bed of forget-me- nots out his window, and they were beautiful. He was looking forward to being closer to them and the rest of the garden. He left the meeting feeling much happier. The rest of the day passed quickly and inevitably to end in a burst of Saturdayness.
Chichiri woke up Saturday with an unpleasant feeling that something was missing. He tried to figure out what it was. Maybe it was the fact that he didn't have his kasa, but no he had dealt with that loss and it didn't plague him anymore. What was it, than it hit him, Saxie wasn't coming in today. Chichiri delved a little deeper into the feeling and decided he was missing the only friendly person he had met thus far that he trusted. That taken care of he decided to make the best of it and headed to breakfast. On his way out he ran into Ariene.
"Good morning Houjun." Ariene greeted him.
"Good morning Ari, can I ask you a question, no da?"
"Certainly, and I will answer it if I can."
Chichiri smiled at the girls answer. "Why do you call me Houjun?" He inquired.
"Well it is your name, isn't it?" She answered looking perplexed.
"Well it may have been at one time, but where did you hear it?"
"What do you mean hear it?" Ariene was starting to look disturbed "I didn't hear it I knew it because it is your name. It will always be your name."
"Ariene, I'm not sure if I understand."
"That's okay Jun, you will." Ariene smiled happily up at him. He started as he felt her take his hand. "Come, let's go feed you. You must keep up your strength for the trials ahead."
Chichiri's mind seemed to be moving at a startling pace. This place was full of so many things he didn't understand, but he had a feeling that he wasn't the only one who didn't understand Ariene. According to the story Saxie had told him her nickname, Cassie, came from a story. A girl who could foresee the future but cursed to not be believed. Chichiri had a feeling Ariene was actually a real life Cassandra, but there was something else, something almost unworldly. He was pulled out of his musings by a voice in front of him.
"Well, if it isn't Chichiri" Dr. Baker appeared friendly on the surface but Chichiri could sense the sneer tucked underneath, "Off to eat a healthy breakfast are we?"
Chichiri cringed away from the hand that reached out to touch him. "Dr. Baker, yes Ariene and I were just going to eat," Chichiri looked down in surprise. It seemed Ariene couldn't wait and had gone forward without him, "Doctor, did you see which way Ariene went?"
"Ariene, I'm not sure who you are talking about. Is it a patient? Odd I was sure I knew most of the patients, yet wait.... The name does sound familiar. Must be one of Dr. Greene's patients. I didn't see anybody go by, she must be small."
"Yes, well I must go find her. If you could excuse me doctor," Chichiri walked eagerly away. That man gave him the creeps. He didn't know why, but there was something not right about him. Chichiri had always trusted his instincts and he wasn't about to doubt them now.
Chichiri entered the dining area, his perpetually cheerful face turning to look for Ariene. He found her at a table in the middle of the room, with a tray full of food. He walked over and sat next to her. "Ari, that is an awful lot of food for a little girl, no da."
"It's not for me, Jun," Ariene chirped cheerfully, "It is for you. We must make you healthy and strong."
"Ah, Ari am I not strong enough for you?" he laughed picking the girl up around her waste and turning her upside down. He jumped slightly as a chill ran up his arms. "Ari, why did you not wait for me, no da?"
"Jun you didn't want to be near that man, what makes you think I wanted to. He repels me."
"Sometimes dumpling, you sound much older than you look, no da."
"I have an old mind. I heard beautiful Saxie say that once. What does it mean?"
Chichiri laughed at the childish sound of the question. "I think it means you use very big words sometimes, no da." He set her down in the chair next to his and attacked his food. He was surprised at the fact that the girl seemed to have gotten his favorite foods, lots of fruit and ..... fish? Where did she find fish this early in the day? He looked at the girl as she obliviously played the itsy bitsy spider by herself. She was a mystery, and one he had a feeling was important to him somehow. He was going to have to keep an eye on her.
"Ari, what are you plans this afternoon? I am going to walk the paths; you are welcome to join me."
"Thank you Jun, but Saturday is the day I visit the eyeless one."
Chichiri looked confused "There is someone here with no eyes, no da?"
"Not yet, but soon" was her cryptic reply as she bounded from the table and out the door.
'Odd' he thought to himself. But then again what about her hasn't been.
(A/N jdsaojoiwjgoidsjgioajdgoijfdsgoijporekjgsposkhpoekjhposkfdlspokhfspokhpodsk)
(Now that the Authoress has typed out her frustrations she feels compelled to continue the story.)
Chichiri finished his breakfast and headed out on his much anticipated stroll. As he headed out the patient's door, he noticed some strange lights from the ceiling. They appeared to be on black boxes that turned to follow him as he moved. 'What strange magic they have in this where' he mused. He filed it away in his head as something to ask Saxie the next time he saw her.
It was a beautiful day out. Sunny, with just enough chill in the air to make walking comfortable. The air smelled crisp and clean. Chichiri took a deep cleansing breath as he started down the well marked path. There were flower gardens on either side of the path and behind them what appeared to be a solid wall of shrubs. So while there was plenty of moving room and large gardens it was rather like walking through a maze. There were benches interspersed throughout the pathway, so walkers could rest, enjoy the peace, and/or the company of others. Chichiri continued his walk, wanting to explore the entire garden before deciding on a place to meditate. Off and on through his walk he noticed the strange boxes, he wondered if they had anything to do with the comment that was made about him always being observed. The path appeared to widen and opened into a large area. In the center was a fountain, with no water. There were many benches and a few other patients milling around. 'Strange' he thought to himself 'this is the first I have seen of other patients since I have come out here'.
Looking around the area he noticed two other paths leading off in opposite directions. He decided to go right, but as he started towards the path something pulled him closer the other way, back towards the hospital. So he started down that path, stopping occasionally to enjoy the gardens. Towards the end of the path he noticed something he had not seen anywhere else in the garden. A small, private alcove cut into the wall of shrubs. It was set behind a garden of forget-me-nots, beautiful. Set into it was a stone bench, it was perfect. He settled himself onto the bench and closed his eyes.
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The girl moved silently towards the locked door. This door led to the high security ward. She reached out and turned the handle. She looked in to the guard's office as she walked by. "Good evening Mr. Bones" she murmured
"Hey kid, what are you....uhm" the man turned back towards the TV he had been watching previously.
"Jack, were you just talking with someone?" his fellow guard asked coming out of the small bathroom in the back.
"Sorry Ritchie? I wasn't talking to anyone"
"Oh, I could have sworn I heard you say something. Oh well, would you like some of these donuts."
Further on, the girl reached one of the cells, inside a man sat on his bed, waiting. He was staring at the harsh square of light on the floor made by the tiny window. She placed her hand on the door and it swung open. She entered the cell and the door shut, locking behind her.
"Good afternoon Nick" she said walking closer to the man on the bed.
"Good afternoon Cassie, I was waiting for you." Nick replied
"You always are. Have you seen anything else?"
"Only that he found the bower. Do you think it is wise? Saxie is delicate at this time. I don't want her hurt anymore than she has to be."
"He is a man of honor, Nick. You can trust him."
"He is the angel come to kill me, but that will be fine, if he is good for Saxie. Anything for Saxie, I let her down once. I will die for her if I must."
"You are a good man Nick. This is fate, it is the only way. He must be stopped, and Houjun and Saxon together is the only way," Cassie turned and left the room.
Wow what a place to end – next chapter – Saxie can't stay away from a certain blue haired cutey to save her life –
Fafula the fourth - OMG – I HAVE MY VERY OWN FAN (starts jumping up and down) ILOVEYOUILOVEYOUILOVEYOU – uhm.....hey where are you going – I'm sorry I promise not to weird out anymore.
Opaaru Tsuki – Well I will answer a few of your questions – but some things must remain a mystery – I think Ralph must have found out about that sale you are talking about – he is not a big character don't get too attached – but....if you like him he does have a few lines on my web site – bob....who's bob....you'll have to wait for anything more on him – hehehe good guess on Kyra – not like it was too hard but still here is a chocolate bar for getting it (hands her virtual chocolate bar) – I'm glad you are continuing to read – it will only get weirder from here – well until it comes to the part where you suddenly get everything –
KEEP READING – PLEASE REVIEW – THANK YOU
I own nothing but Saxie and that weird girl
Chapter 5: Saturday is a day.
Friday was uneventful and rather prosaic. Chichiri got to meet Dr. Greene, who found him....enticing so to speak. Chichiri found her pleasant in a creepy, clingy sort of way. He had a feeling that if she didn't think he was crazy she would have wrapped her arms around him and not let go.
The meeting was more of a get to know you sort of thing than anything else. He answered all the questions he had answered before. It would have been a waste of time if it didn't end with him getting permission to walk the grounds over the weekend. He was told that no matter how quiet and empty it looked there would always be someone watching him. That was disturbing to say the least. But he was happy to say that he had seen a bed of forget-me- nots out his window, and they were beautiful. He was looking forward to being closer to them and the rest of the garden. He left the meeting feeling much happier. The rest of the day passed quickly and inevitably to end in a burst of Saturdayness.
Chichiri woke up Saturday with an unpleasant feeling that something was missing. He tried to figure out what it was. Maybe it was the fact that he didn't have his kasa, but no he had dealt with that loss and it didn't plague him anymore. What was it, than it hit him, Saxie wasn't coming in today. Chichiri delved a little deeper into the feeling and decided he was missing the only friendly person he had met thus far that he trusted. That taken care of he decided to make the best of it and headed to breakfast. On his way out he ran into Ariene.
"Good morning Houjun." Ariene greeted him.
"Good morning Ari, can I ask you a question, no da?"
"Certainly, and I will answer it if I can."
Chichiri smiled at the girls answer. "Why do you call me Houjun?" He inquired.
"Well it is your name, isn't it?" She answered looking perplexed.
"Well it may have been at one time, but where did you hear it?"
"What do you mean hear it?" Ariene was starting to look disturbed "I didn't hear it I knew it because it is your name. It will always be your name."
"Ariene, I'm not sure if I understand."
"That's okay Jun, you will." Ariene smiled happily up at him. He started as he felt her take his hand. "Come, let's go feed you. You must keep up your strength for the trials ahead."
Chichiri's mind seemed to be moving at a startling pace. This place was full of so many things he didn't understand, but he had a feeling that he wasn't the only one who didn't understand Ariene. According to the story Saxie had told him her nickname, Cassie, came from a story. A girl who could foresee the future but cursed to not be believed. Chichiri had a feeling Ariene was actually a real life Cassandra, but there was something else, something almost unworldly. He was pulled out of his musings by a voice in front of him.
"Well, if it isn't Chichiri" Dr. Baker appeared friendly on the surface but Chichiri could sense the sneer tucked underneath, "Off to eat a healthy breakfast are we?"
Chichiri cringed away from the hand that reached out to touch him. "Dr. Baker, yes Ariene and I were just going to eat," Chichiri looked down in surprise. It seemed Ariene couldn't wait and had gone forward without him, "Doctor, did you see which way Ariene went?"
"Ariene, I'm not sure who you are talking about. Is it a patient? Odd I was sure I knew most of the patients, yet wait.... The name does sound familiar. Must be one of Dr. Greene's patients. I didn't see anybody go by, she must be small."
"Yes, well I must go find her. If you could excuse me doctor," Chichiri walked eagerly away. That man gave him the creeps. He didn't know why, but there was something not right about him. Chichiri had always trusted his instincts and he wasn't about to doubt them now.
Chichiri entered the dining area, his perpetually cheerful face turning to look for Ariene. He found her at a table in the middle of the room, with a tray full of food. He walked over and sat next to her. "Ari, that is an awful lot of food for a little girl, no da."
"It's not for me, Jun," Ariene chirped cheerfully, "It is for you. We must make you healthy and strong."
"Ah, Ari am I not strong enough for you?" he laughed picking the girl up around her waste and turning her upside down. He jumped slightly as a chill ran up his arms. "Ari, why did you not wait for me, no da?"
"Jun you didn't want to be near that man, what makes you think I wanted to. He repels me."
"Sometimes dumpling, you sound much older than you look, no da."
"I have an old mind. I heard beautiful Saxie say that once. What does it mean?"
Chichiri laughed at the childish sound of the question. "I think it means you use very big words sometimes, no da." He set her down in the chair next to his and attacked his food. He was surprised at the fact that the girl seemed to have gotten his favorite foods, lots of fruit and ..... fish? Where did she find fish this early in the day? He looked at the girl as she obliviously played the itsy bitsy spider by herself. She was a mystery, and one he had a feeling was important to him somehow. He was going to have to keep an eye on her.
"Ari, what are you plans this afternoon? I am going to walk the paths; you are welcome to join me."
"Thank you Jun, but Saturday is the day I visit the eyeless one."
Chichiri looked confused "There is someone here with no eyes, no da?"
"Not yet, but soon" was her cryptic reply as she bounded from the table and out the door.
'Odd' he thought to himself. But then again what about her hasn't been.
(A/N jdsaojoiwjgoidsjgioajdgoijfdsgoijporekjgsposkhpoekjhposkfdlspokhfspokhpodsk)
(Now that the Authoress has typed out her frustrations she feels compelled to continue the story.)
Chichiri finished his breakfast and headed out on his much anticipated stroll. As he headed out the patient's door, he noticed some strange lights from the ceiling. They appeared to be on black boxes that turned to follow him as he moved. 'What strange magic they have in this where' he mused. He filed it away in his head as something to ask Saxie the next time he saw her.
It was a beautiful day out. Sunny, with just enough chill in the air to make walking comfortable. The air smelled crisp and clean. Chichiri took a deep cleansing breath as he started down the well marked path. There were flower gardens on either side of the path and behind them what appeared to be a solid wall of shrubs. So while there was plenty of moving room and large gardens it was rather like walking through a maze. There were benches interspersed throughout the pathway, so walkers could rest, enjoy the peace, and/or the company of others. Chichiri continued his walk, wanting to explore the entire garden before deciding on a place to meditate. Off and on through his walk he noticed the strange boxes, he wondered if they had anything to do with the comment that was made about him always being observed. The path appeared to widen and opened into a large area. In the center was a fountain, with no water. There were many benches and a few other patients milling around. 'Strange' he thought to himself 'this is the first I have seen of other patients since I have come out here'.
Looking around the area he noticed two other paths leading off in opposite directions. He decided to go right, but as he started towards the path something pulled him closer the other way, back towards the hospital. So he started down that path, stopping occasionally to enjoy the gardens. Towards the end of the path he noticed something he had not seen anywhere else in the garden. A small, private alcove cut into the wall of shrubs. It was set behind a garden of forget-me-nots, beautiful. Set into it was a stone bench, it was perfect. He settled himself onto the bench and closed his eyes.
================================
The girl moved silently towards the locked door. This door led to the high security ward. She reached out and turned the handle. She looked in to the guard's office as she walked by. "Good evening Mr. Bones" she murmured
"Hey kid, what are you....uhm" the man turned back towards the TV he had been watching previously.
"Jack, were you just talking with someone?" his fellow guard asked coming out of the small bathroom in the back.
"Sorry Ritchie? I wasn't talking to anyone"
"Oh, I could have sworn I heard you say something. Oh well, would you like some of these donuts."
Further on, the girl reached one of the cells, inside a man sat on his bed, waiting. He was staring at the harsh square of light on the floor made by the tiny window. She placed her hand on the door and it swung open. She entered the cell and the door shut, locking behind her.
"Good afternoon Nick" she said walking closer to the man on the bed.
"Good afternoon Cassie, I was waiting for you." Nick replied
"You always are. Have you seen anything else?"
"Only that he found the bower. Do you think it is wise? Saxie is delicate at this time. I don't want her hurt anymore than she has to be."
"He is a man of honor, Nick. You can trust him."
"He is the angel come to kill me, but that will be fine, if he is good for Saxie. Anything for Saxie, I let her down once. I will die for her if I must."
"You are a good man Nick. This is fate, it is the only way. He must be stopped, and Houjun and Saxon together is the only way," Cassie turned and left the room.
Wow what a place to end – next chapter – Saxie can't stay away from a certain blue haired cutey to save her life –
Fafula the fourth - OMG – I HAVE MY VERY OWN FAN (starts jumping up and down) ILOVEYOUILOVEYOUILOVEYOU – uhm.....hey where are you going – I'm sorry I promise not to weird out anymore.
Opaaru Tsuki – Well I will answer a few of your questions – but some things must remain a mystery – I think Ralph must have found out about that sale you are talking about – he is not a big character don't get too attached – but....if you like him he does have a few lines on my web site – bob....who's bob....you'll have to wait for anything more on him – hehehe good guess on Kyra – not like it was too hard but still here is a chocolate bar for getting it (hands her virtual chocolate bar) – I'm glad you are continuing to read – it will only get weirder from here – well until it comes to the part where you suddenly get everything –
KEEP READING – PLEASE REVIEW – THANK YOU
