Hey, everyone! I'm so sorry it took me so long to update, but my computer got this monster virus, so I had to buy a new one, and then I got grounded and now I'm back! So I'm going to continue this story!
21st Century Titanic by tiffers
Chapter 2: Getting Settled In
In frustration, Christina crumpled up Dark's note and threw it.
"Hey!" said an unknown voice. Christina turned around to see a man who was probably in his mid-twenties, wearing a very expensive looking suit and a very angry expression.
"You've got a lot of nerve, throwing a scrap of paper in my face," the man said.
Normally, Christina would have apologized profusely, but today was anything but normal. So instead she said, "Oh, calm down you big baby! It's just a piece of paper!"
The man looked completely shocked but quickly recovered.
"I'll have you know that I am the Caledon Hockley, and my steel was used to make this very ship, so I could have you thrown off if I wanted." That was a lie of course. Although Hockley steel was used on the ship, Cal had no authority to throw the lady off.
"Umm…okay," Christina replied sarcastically. "Wow your own steel company. Your parents must be so proud of you, Mr. Cockley."
"It's Hockley. Caledon Hockley."
Finally, Johnny stepped in.
"I'm so sorry sir. She meant to say Hockley. It's just that she's has a bit of a shock, so she's not herself today."
"You'd do well to teach your wife some manners," Cal replied.
"Oh! She's not my wife!"
But the man has already started to walk away so he didn't hear Johnny. Christina was about to walk away, too, when she realized something. Ship! The guy had said something about a ship!
"Wait!" cried Christina. The man suddenly turned around, looking shocked and confused. "Can you help us with something?"
Cal was baffled. First this woman was very rude to him, now she wanted his help! Still, he had to admit he was intrigued.
"What is it you need help with?"
"Well, you said that we were on a ship. What ship is that?"
Cal gave her a strange look then said, "The Titanic, of course."
Christina was shocked beyond belief. She felt like someone had pushed her stomach out of her butt.
"What?" Johnny yelled.
"No, we can't be on the Titanic! It sinks, and then we'll die, Johnny! We'll diiieee!" Christina cried.
"Have you gone mad woman? This is the Titanic, and I assure you it is unsinkable."
"Famous last words," Johnny mumbled.
Christina grabbed Cal's shoulders and frantically said, "Listen, buddy, we've got to get off this ship!"
"I think you need to get some sleep, madam."
"Christina, you need to just stay calm. Freaking out will only make the situation worse," Johnny replied.
"How can I stay calm when…"
"Cal, aren't you going to introduce me to your friends?" a voice interrupted Christina.
"Rose! Well, these aren't really my friends. They sort of just started talking to me."
The woman, or Rose as Cal had called her, was very pretty. She had milky white skin, brilliant blue eyes, and fiery red curly hair. Plus, she was dressed to the nines.
"Well, my name is Rose Dewitt Bukater, and this is my…fiancé, Caledon Hockley."
Christina noticed that Rose hesitated on the word "fiancé." Strange, she thought.
"Well, I suppose you'll want to our names," Johnny said. "My name is…uh…Sparrow, Mr. Jack Sparrow, and this is my friend, Kate Winslet."
Christina could have died right there. Had Johnny lost his mind? Why on earth would he use his name from Pirates of the Caribbean, and use Kate Winslet's name for her?
"Jack Sparrow? That's a strange name," said Cal.
Suddenly, Christina felt defensive. Who was Cal to make fun of people's fake names?
"I don't think it's strange. If you ask me, I think your name is strange."
Cal stood, frozen in shock, while Rose slightly smiled. Johnny broke the awkward moment by saying, "It was nice meeting you two."
Then Rose said, "Maybe we'll see you at dinner?"
"I doubt it," Cal muttered. Then the two walked off.
"Have you lost your mind?" Christina said to Johnny. "Why would you give us the names Jack Sparrow and Kate Winslet?"
"I just thought it would be funny if we used different names."
"Yeah, very funny. You know, I would never have pegged you for a comedian."
"Well, I never would have pegged you as someone who cracks under pressure."
"What are you talking about?"
"I'm talking about how you've been acting edgy ever since we found out we were on the Titanic. I know our situation is kind of scary, but freaking out is only going to make things worse. So, don't crack under pressure."
"Crack? Crack!" Suddenly Christina grabbed a random lady and asked her, "Do I look like I've cracked!"
The lady looked horrified, and the man next to her said, "Just look away honey." They hurriedly walked off.
Christina let out a sigh and said, "Okay, so maybe I've cracked a little."
"First things first, Christina. We need to find that guy who stole the mirror. I have a feeling he's the reason we're here."
Johnny and Christina started walking around the deck, searching for the thief named Dark. While they we're searching, Christina noticed a boy around fourteen years of age with spiky red hair and red eyes. He was sitting crouched in a corner. That's odd, Christina thought. Why would this boy be sitting here? Perhaps he lost his parents. Suddenly, Christina noticed he was holding the stolen mirror!
"Omigosh, Johnny! That kid has the mirror!"
They quickly ran up to him.
"Hey, kid!" Johnny said. "Where did you get that mirror?"
The boy looked up, and his red eyes looked sad. Although his eyes were red, they didn't look evil; they looked innocent.
"I'm sorry about all of this," the boy replied. "Whatever he's done to you, I'm sorry."
"What are you talking about?" Christina asked. "Look, kid, I promise we are not angry at you. So please tell us about the mirror."
"You wouldn't believe me if I told you. You would think I was insane."
"Listen, after what happened to Johnny and me today, I don't think anything you say will sound insane."
The boy stared at the mirror for a long time then finally spoke up.
"I got this mirror from…my…alter ego."
Johnny and Christina stood their puzzled, then Christina said, "Are you insane! I can't believe you're trying to tell us you have an alter ego. That's crazy."
"Hey," the boy said, "you promised you wouldn't think I was insane."
"You're right. I'm sorry…but you sound insane!"
"Christina! Just let the kid talk!" Johnny said.
"First of all, my name is Daisuke."
"My name's Chris—I mean Kate Winslet and this here is Jack Sparrow."
"You don't have to give me fake names. I already know you're Christina Aguilera, and he's Johnny Depp. Dark told me."
"So, you know Dark then?" Johnny asked.
"I am Dark. Well, sort of. Have you ever heard of two beings existing in one body? Well, that's the way it is with me. I can turn into Dark, and Dark can turn into me. We can also speak to each other, telepathically of course. Dark makes a career out of stealing. I, on the other hand, would never steal anything. That's why Dark took your mirror. It's worth a lot of money, I suppose, otherwise he wouldn't have stolen it."
Johnny nodded.
"Do you actually believe him, Johnny! His story is ludicrous!"
"Of course I believe him. What reason would he have to make this up?"
"I can think of a million reasons." Christina took Johnny's arm so that she and Johnny's backs were facing Daisuke.
"Maybe this kid is a mental escapee, or maybe he works with Dark, and he's using his innocent, boyish looks to trick us, or…"
"Maybe he's just a harmless kid whose alter ego is a thief," Johnny interrupted.
"The least you could do Johnny is make the kid prove his insane story."
Johnny turned around and faced Daisuke, but Daisuke wasn't there anymore. In his place stood Dark.
"Is that enough proof for you?" Dark said.
At the sound of his voice, Christina turned around. "I don't believe it! Daisuke was telling the truth! Listen here, Dark. You need to take Johnny and me back to 2005."
"I don't know how to do that. Besides, why would you want to go back? This place is full of things to steal."
"You're lying," Johnny said. "Of course you know how to get back."
"I swear I don't! I think this mirror is the reason we're all here. It's got magic powers or something."
"He might be telling the truth, Johnny."
"Of course I am. Anyways, since we're going to be here for quite some time, I suggest we get a room."
"How are we going to do that," Christina asked.
Dark smiled mischievously, and then said, "Follow me."
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