Ch.3: The Number

My body ached and I felt like someone had put a kaleidoscope to my eye sight. I almost fell on my face a few times but I finally got my balance. As I was getting close to the end of the hallway I felt to my knees and held my chest in my hands. Then I heard something like a voice coming up to me.

"Garfield! Oh my god!"

It was Raven, her soft voice finally rising over I-don't-give-a-toothpick-about-you sound. She put her arms on my shoulder and lifted me to my feet. I felt light headed and fell into her arms. For a second I though I heard a laugh and the warm feeling of a blush on my face. But the she helped me over to the medical office.

We walked for some time and then I saw we had entered the tall 3 story building. She took me inside of the elevator to the 3rd floor and I felt the tingling feeling of the floor before you rise fast and high. The medical office was actually more like a hospital than I thought.

It was all white walls and tile floor, a main desk and many chairs and tables to sit. The nurse at the desk took me into one of the rooms to the side and I sat down on a chair and Raven came to my side as well. She looked around and then gasped.

"Oh no, not her office; Garfield I have to worn you about this woman, she's lost her mind!" gasped Raven as she held my hand tight.

I wanted to as why but the front door burst open and a plump little old lady walked on. She was no taller than Robin or wider than two Victors. She wore a bright red and pink shirt with a nurses outfit and I pink little hat with a medical cross on it. Her eyes were a deep pink and her face had wrinkles and smelt like a bakery shop.

"Hello children, mother is here. You are new here I see, I am Ms. Mae-eye. But you can call Mother Mae-eye o.k." she said with a little giggle.

She grabbed my arm and yanked my arm and tossed me onto a medical table. I sighed in pain as she went to go get something I prayed not being anything to stick into me.

"Raven…thank you." I sighed.

"I'm sorry Gar; I didn't me for her to take you in."

"No I am serious, usually people just walk over me but you helped me out, thank you very much."

I saw her face flash pink but she put her hood up. She said something softly and headed into the waiting room. But as I gave her a toothy smile under my hood I heard Mae-eye come out of her little office.

"O.k. child, what is it mother can do for you?"

"I have pain in my body, I got jumped."

I heard something rubber slip on her hand and she poke up a rubber finger.

"Not that kind of pain man! I mean pain in my chest!" I yelled out as I realized she wasn't sticking that in my mouth.

She gave a stupid little giggle and walked over to my chest. She pushed hard on my body and I know she felt a bump.

"Oh my, such a skinny thing aren't you, I could feel your heart beating if you push hard enough. But I think one of your upper ribs is broken. No big problem but I think you need to go home as soon as I bandage you up. But first you need to see your 3rd period teacher so they can get you on the roll list o.k."

I nodded and she told me to remove my shirt. I gasped at the thought. She might think I am some kind of freak if she sees my green skin. I sighed and knew it was the only way. If something happened I hope Raven could be there to help. I removed my jacket and kept my hat on I took of my shirt and my hat came off as well.

The plump old lady gave a giggle and walked around me in just my black jeans.

"You're green? Very unusual I think we need to check in further."

"No, no! This is how I really look trust me!" I said as my face turned brown.

Mae-eye nodded but I heard the office door open. Oh no! Someone else is going to see my skin! I turned around and saw it was Raven. I smiled but remembered I was in just my shorts. I gasped and rubbed the back of my hand. I saw her face turn pink and she back out of the room and closed the door.

Mae-eye may have been a loon but she new how to rap bandages good. The pain in my chest seemed to go down but I was burning with anger. I wanted to show those Slade freaks I was no punk to mess with. But they easily broke my ribs, I hated to think what would happened if they put all the stupidity and strength together on me.

I put my clothes back on and covered my face up again. I walked out with Raven and she showed me to my final class of the day, it was science. The class was inside a small building and was one of the three rooms inside of it. The class smelled like burning alcohol and rotting trees.

The teacher approached me and I noticed what he looked like. He was very tall and looked about 60; he wore a white robe with gold trimming. His hands were gloved with deep red leather gloves. He face was smooth and he had bald middle but the sides of his head had tall gray hair that made devil like horns to his sides. He had a sophisticated voice and spoke clearly to me.

"Yes, you must be Ms. Roth and Mr. Logan; I do not suspect tardiness in my class. The name is Mr. Blood, but my classmates call me Brother Blood."

I handed the man the slip Mae-eye gave me and he nodded.

"I see, I am sorry for my rudeness, and Ms. Roth helped you to her office correct well then I will put you on my roll good day Mr. Logan; now Ms. Roth, take a seat next to Koriand'r and Mr. Stone."

With that I saw all of my friends again at the back row and Victor sitting there together looking at me confused. I waved to them bye and left the classroom. On my way out I saw Slade with a small smile on his face. I clinched my fists and walked out of the classroom.

Now how was I going to get home? Victor had driven me to school but the Boy's Home wasn't far away, I could always walk home. But my chest was still in pain walking could loosen the bone more. That wouldn't be a problem but I didn't want to spend more time with Mae-eye any more than watching Victor working on his damn T-car.

Then as I just got to the front of the school entrance I saw Ms. Brumfield sitting on top of her tall SUV. She had a frown on her face and walked over to me. I already felt guilty.

"What happened?"

"I um…um…fell down on of the staircases and slammed my chest onto the one of the steps."

"That's were you got the cut from to?"

"Ya I didn't know it was that noticeable but ya."

"You're jacket has a blood stain leading to it."

"Damn this was my favorite jacket!"

"I can get it out don't worry lets just get you home."

I nodded and went into the shotgun side and leaned my head on the glass. I couldn't believe I had met two beautiful girls, and an enemy, all in less than a day. That had to be a record right? I smiled to myself and watched the car drive down the road towards the Boy's Home. I felt tired now that I wasn't traveling down this street at a neck breaking 200mph. But as I was about to close my eyes I reached into my pocket and found a slip of note. I opened it up and read silently to myself.

Dear Garfield

I am sorry this has all happened to you all on the first day. I am sure it must be a lot to handle. But I want you to know I am always here for you no matter what happens. Let's talk tonight maybe I am sure you agree with me. I will let you know that this is not some little love note you expected but just a note from friend to friend you got it? And if you give anyone my number I will personally snap your neck and leave Slade the remains got it? Lol, just kidding kid.

Love

Raven

292-4575

I was in shock. I had gotten a number, Raven's number, a girl's number! I had never ever gotten anyone number not even a guys not that I wanted it. I smiled and put the paper back in my pocket and fell to sleep. I felt a bump or two and then the car came to a stop on the driveway of my home.