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Chapter Three: Violinist Angel
Marina walked back to her small house and checked the calendar. Then, she noticed today was a Thursday and she got Starwing on Wednesday. She never noticed that she has been absent at school for so long just to earn money. Then, she opened the cupboard and took out some bread, cheese, butter and a knife. She settled the items on the table and started making cheese sandwiches. After a few minutes, she held out two plates with two slices of cheese sandwiches each. Two sandwiches were normal sizes while the others were smaller ones. Then, she poured orange juice in two cups. One of the cups was medium-sized while the other one was like a small tea cup with a thin straw slide into it, "Dinner's ready!" Marina said as she settled the plates of sandwiches and the cups of orange juice on the table.
Starwing jumped on the table and looked at the food. She frowned and said, "A young girl like you needs a proper meal everyday."
Marina then looked down at her plate and picked up a sandwich. She looked at it and said, "I would love to have one. But this is all I can buy... The money I earned is for my school fees," Marina then took a bite out of her sandwich.
"Oh! But health is always first," Starwing said as she took a bite out of her sandwich and sipped a bit of the orange juice.
"Well, I don't mind, really. I'm use to this life," Marina said as she ate her sandwich. Starwing, for one, didn't approved Marina's idea on not eating a proper meal everyday. Starwing began to feel odd on why did Marina earned money on her own. Did her parents left? That's the most logical answer. But why? Why would Marina stay alone instead of living in the orphanage and get new parents? That thought annoyed Starwing a lot. She was about to as Marina, but she kept quiet and ate her dinner.
After the small meal, Marina went to her room along with Starwing. She looked on the small clock sitting on a table beside her bed and realized it was already nine-thirty at night! Marina was shocked that she ate dinner at such a late time. She must be caught up with doing homework or studying Angelic Layer like any other student would do. She quickly ran into the bathroom and changed into her white nightgown. She hopped on the bed and place Starwing on her pillow. Marina rapped herself up with her warm blanket and said goodnight to Starwing before she closed her eyes and slept…
After long hours of sleep, the sun shown through the window in Marina's house. The sun shone brightly which made Marina woke up. She groaned tiredly as she rubbed her sleepy eyes. She looked down on her pillow and found Starwing already awake. She sat on the pillow and read a book on the table. As soon as Starwing saw Marina, she smiled and said, "Hello."
Marina smiled back and said, "Good morning, Starwing. I'll be right back, okay?" Marina ran into the bathroom and changed into her uniform. After that, she came out and held her bag up. She place Starwing on her shoulders this time. After all, she is wearing something now. She ran downstairs and took out a small piece of bread, "Here, Starwing," Marina said as she handed the piece of bread to Starwing. Starwing took the piece of bread and looked at it. Then, she looked at Marina, "Aren't you going to eat anything?" she asked. Marina just shook her head and said, "Don't forget, I'm still saving up money." Starwing thought normally girl her age would love to spend lots of money and buy thing they want like fancy outfit or jewelry. But she was wrong. Besides, her parents left. Oh! How Starwing pitied her…
When they reached Marina's school, Marina walked into her class and accidentally bumped into a girl as tall as Marina, or maybe a bit taller, and some companions behind her, "Ouch!" the girl yelled, "Watch it, loser!" Quickly, the girl's companions helped her up. The girl has blondish brown hair with a pair of black, mean, sinister eyes. She wore a uniform just like Marina. Though, she doesn't really like to wear it. If you see her on the streets, you'll be seeing her wear clothes that girl aren't suppose to wear! But she's like that, always kissing up to teacher and getting the upper hand. She was followed by five other girls that are her so-called, 'Companions'. They're group is known as 'The Jess Gang'.
Marina then quickly stood up and apologized, "I'm sorry, Jessie!"
"Like eww! I've just been apologized by this freak here!" Jessie said in an all-that voice, "Come on, girls, let's go."
Jessie glared at Marina and leaded her group away. Marina was speechless. Jessie has always been mean to Marina. Since she was poor and all. Jessie always says that a girl like her does not deserve to live on Earth. That part hurt Marina a lot. Marina just wishes to have parents to complain to just like any normal girl would do. But she has no choice but to live with it. Marina sat on her seat and settled Starwing on the table.
Then, a very tall girl with blond hair just like Brigitte's, but only brighter. She has blackish brown eyes and came to Marina's side, "Hey, Marina. I heard you were stomped by 'The Jess Gang' again, poor you," said the girl.
"Yes, Ellie. But don't worry it always happens…" said Marina. At that time, Ellie saw Starwing sitting on the table.
"Oh! You have an Angel!" Ellie said surprisingly, "I have one too!" Ellie then quickly pulled out an Angel. The Angel has pink hair with a white flower on the each side. Her eyes were pink as well. She wore a red and black suit with a pair of brown metal boots. Gold patterns were sewed on the outfit, "Her name is Diane. What's your Angel's name?" Ellie asked Marina.
Marina smiled and said, "Her name is Starwing. I just bought her."
"Oh! I see. Well, have you seen Diane and me in the Angel Contests?" Ellie asked.
"Angel Contest? I thought their battles?" Marina asked curiously.
Ellie smacked her forehead as if she's going to get a headache. She sighed, "This is what happens if you don't have television or cable…" Elli's Angel, Diane, the stood up. Ellie clapped her hands twice and said, "Watch as Diane acts."
Soon, Diane started dancing and twirling around smoothly, "There you go!" Ellie said as she clapped her hands and gliggled, "So, it's something like talent contest. Battles are just battles, got it?" Marina just nodded as the bell rung, "Well, got to get back to our seats," Ellie said quickly as she ram back to her seat at the end of the class room.
The students waited for their teacher Science teacher, Mrs. Sue, to come. Mrs. Sue was not that old, about the age of thirty-four. Her hair was black with a few brown linings on it. She has deep brown eyes and bushy caterpillar eyebrows that will stare at you and my you stun. She wears a pair of large glasses and always holds a thick science book everywhere she goes. Every student said it was part of her reputation for being 'The smartest Science' in the whole school. As soon as she came in, a girl walked behind her. Her age was the same as Marina's. She has golden brown hair. She has emerald coloured eyes that glimmered under the sunshine. A red carpet rolled on the floor before she stepped into the class room. Many reporters came in along with her. Some even took pictures of the young girl even though she doesn't seem to like the bright flashes from the camera.
A reporter wearing a red uniform with light brown hair, held out of microphone in front of her, "Miss Penstamon, what do you think of your new school?" asked the reporter. But the girl didn't answer and pulled her face away from the microphone and the reporter. Mrs. Sue, for one chased the followers out. She stood in front of the whole class and clear her throat, "Eh-hem, attention, students! I would like you all to meet Helen Penstamon, she'll be out new student. I'm sure some of your know her. Her father and mother and mother are very famous business man and woman! Now, I won't tell anymore. Helen, you can to sit beside Marina over there. Let's continue out lessons, everyone!" said Mrs. Sue's straight voice.
Then, Helen walked to the table beside Marina's. She sat down and looked up on the white board as Mrs. Sue wrote a few notes about Science. After two hours and a half of Science, the school bell rang. Mrs. Sue kept her books and walked away. While waiting for their English teacher, Mr. Simon, to come in, the students ran across places and made loud noises. Marina sat quietly and looked at Helen. Helen took no notice of Marina and twirled her pencil, "What are you staring at?" Helen asked Marina.
"Uh… Nothing, really!" Marina said quickly as she turned away.
There was a pause and Helen spoke, "Beautiful Angel you got there…"
"Huh?" Marina sounded and looked at Starwing, "Oh! Thank you. Her name is Starwing." Helen then reached into her bag and took out an Angel. The Angel has a pair of red eyes and bright purple for her hair. She wore a white dress with a short skirt. A pair of white boots with sky blue linings on it. The white dress has long sleeves. The collar of the dress reached up to her neck. The Angel was pure and deserves to have the title, 'Pure'.
"Wow! Your Angel is even more beautiful!" Marina praised and took a closer look at Helen's Angel.
"Her name is Scarlet," Helen said, "And my name is Helen Penstamon, you've heard."
"Yes and my name is Marina Saliman," Marina said with a smile. Their friendship just started, until…
"Back of, loser!" yelled a voice. Oh no! It was Jessie! Jessie's companion pushed Marina off her chair to make way for Jessie. Jessie had her companions to dust of Marina's 'Germs', before she sits on the chair. Jessie clear her throat and said to Helen, "As I was saying, Helen Penstamon! You are like, so totally wicked! You are perfect to join my group, 'The Jess Gang'! So, will you join? Just sign this!" Jessie said as she snapped her hand.
One of her companions took out a contract and a pen in front of Helen. Jessie smiled widely and said, "It's an offer you can't resist! By the way, before you sign the contract, you must know you'll be one of my best companions, free food, money and more!" Jessie just kept on blabbering about her group like Helen would join. At last, she cam end the end, "So, will you do it?"
Helen smiled and said, "No…"
Jessie smiled widely and said, "Yay… What! You are rejecting my request! How dare you!"
"Do I care about your stinkin' group? No, I don't! Sometimes when a girl wants to be alone, you all have to ruin my life!" Helen scolded Jessie and turned away.
Jessie was furious and stomped away. Marina then quickly sat back on her chair and said, "Helen, why did you reject? There' so many great offers for you."
Helen closed her eyes and said angrily, "No reason… I just feel like it." Marina was quiet and stared at Helen. She was kind a few minutes ago, "Don't stare at me like that!" Helen ended her sentence. Quickly, Marin pulled her face away from her.
At that time, Mr. Simon, their English teacher, came in with the headmistress of the school. Mr. Simon was only twenty years old. He just started his job about three weeks ago. The headmistress walking beside him has gray and white hair. She looked tired because of the dark circles around her eyes. She has yellow teeth and wrinkles all over her face. Her toe nails and nails are sharp and dirty. Everyone calls her Mrs. Ima. She has been teaching this school since the first day it was built! Believe it or not, she's a living proof that dinosaurs once roamed the Earth…
"I heard that Helen Penstamon has arrived to our school. Where is she?" asked Mrs. Ima.
Then, Helen put her right hand up. Mrs. Ima quickly walk to her and said, "It's good to have you here, Helen! It our honor to have you here studying at out school! If you want anything, just ask!" After that, Mrs. Ima walked out of the class. Mr. Simon then continued his English lessons for the day. School ended with the subjects, Math and History.
After school, Helen walked on the streets with Starwing on her shoulders. At that moment, she crossed a large television screen on the wall. An announcer held a microphone and yelled out, "Now, Angel Contest begins! Let's start with the one and only, Ellie Carmichael and her Angel, Diane!" That made Marina walk back on the screen and watch, "Look at that! Diane performed her lovely dance in the layer once more!" yelled the announcer and the crowd cheer out loud, "Wait, what's this? New dance moves? Interesting!" the announcer continued. The crowd cheered loudly for Diane and Ellie.
"Wow! That's was awesome!" Marina praised as she clapped her hands. Other contestants joined the contest as well. Some did singing, dancing, performing and more. Then, the announcer yelled out loudly, "Oh my goodness! This is the moment we have been waiting for! No, it can't be! It's Helen Penstamon and Angel Scarlet! Oh my! It's true!" The crowd cheered out loudly once again and waved colourful flags.
Helen threw Scarlet into the layer. Scarlet reached out her hand as a bright flash appeared in her hand. As soon as the flash disappeared, a violin was in her hand. Helen yelled out, "Scarlet, Andante Cantabile by Tchaikovsky!"
Scarlet settled the violin under her chin and started playing a lovely song. The song clamed everyone down as the song echoed gently…
After the song, the crowd applause loudly, even some whistled for Helen to hear. Helen smiled and waved her hand for the crowd. The announcer said, "Now, may the judging begin!" After a few minutes, the judgers are done with the judging.
"And the winner is… Helen Penstamon!" yelled the announcer, "The music is so beautiful it calms the soul! It also reminded me…"
Starwing looked at Marina and was surprised to see drops of water coming down from Marina's eyes,"Marina?" Starwing asked.
"Huh? Oh! Sorry," Marina said as she quickly rubbed the tears off her eyes, "The music was so beautiful that it… Never mind, we should be heading home. Come on," said Marina as she walked away…
Okay, I'm done! Thank you all for your support, I'll add up chapter four as soon as I'm done with it!