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Author's Note: Here's chapter three of You Can't Be The One. I am currently working on chapter 8 (the last chapter) of Foxy Fruits, then I'll only have this story and two others to update on. So updates should come a little quicker now. I hope some of you haven't left because I haven't updated in forever, but I will get better now that it's summer, so cut me a little slack…please…

You Can't Be The One

Chapter 3: I Feel Like I've Known You Forever

Let's recap-shall we? Ok, a new kid by the name of Serge comes to my school two days ago, shows up at my house that very day at almost midnight, then runs off. The next day he isn't at school and I end up hunting down his house. Now he says he needs my help, like before, whatever the hell that means, to get back to his home in another world…

"Arni? Anotha world? What tha bloody hell?" I asked, looking at the beautifully drawn map on his wall. He didn't say anything for the longest time, which worried me. "Ya okay mate?"

Serge looked up and smiled. "Yes, but I guess I should feel you in, huh?" he asked, and I nodded. "That would be nice."

I looked around and finally found a place to sit, not trying to make myself at home, but somehow the tone of his voice told me this was going to be a long explanation.

"You see, I come from a world far away and very different than this one. You see, out of accident one day I traveled through a wormhole and ended up in another world just like mine, except for the way some of the towns looked, and the fact that in that world, everyone says that Serge died when he was seven…

"Unfortunately, I had no clue how to return to my world from this other identical one. But it seems that 'ghost hunters' came for me, and tried to hunt me down. That's when I met this girl…"

His voice faded out, and I was a little confused, but when he said that last part, I had to add something in.

"A gal huh? Did ya like her? What was her name?"

Serge looked up at me for the first time since he started this story. "Yes, I guess I did like her. She was very kind, but the kind of girl that wouldn't take crap from anyone. Not to mention the fact that she was gorgeous, and she helped me a lot."

"Sounds like ya really liked her mate. Am I right?" I asked, starting to become very interested in his story.

"But the thing I loved most is how she always called me mate," he said, looking at me. I gasped then wondered if this girl was from Australia as well. (A/N: I have no clue if Kid is from Australia, I'm just guessing Lol.)

"What a coincidence…" I said, now becoming very confused.

Serge looked back down, some of his beautiful blue hair falling in front of his cobalt eyes. "There's an even bigger coincidence…her name…is Kid and she looks just like you."

"Kid?" I asked; my mind racing. Ok, how often do you hear of someone with the same name and speech as you? It was so weird… It wouldn't have been so weird if the name Kid wasn't such a rare name.

Everything was spinning around in my head, and suddenly my head was starting to throb. "So, what happened afta ya met this gal?"

Serge smiled, knowing he had my attention and continued. "Well we traveled around for a bit but she became deathly ill and gave me a present. It was called the Astral Amulet," he handed me a beautiful amulet that I looked over with much care.

"I had no clue what the amulet was for, but then I went to Opassa Beach, the last place I was in my world before I was sent to the other world, and used the amulet. I was surrounded by bright blue lights and was sent to this world…"

Now I was really confused, especially with the part of the girl just like me. "So, what da ya need me help with?"

"Well, remember how I said that the second world I visited was full of people who thought I was dead? That means that I existed in two worlds and I think that's the case with you."

I nodded, now starting to understand a little, which surprised me considering the fact I suck at school work. "So how da I help ya?"

"Well since you're the one who gave me the amulet that transported me to this world, I thought that somehow you would be the one who helped me go back home," he replied, staring at me with large cobalt eyes.

I stood up and stretched, suddenly really tired, when I checked my watch. It was past eleven!

"Hey mate, I gotta get home, though I don't know where ta go. Can we talk again tomorra, since it is Saturday?" I asked.

"Well it's so late and all, and you don't know where to go. Why don't you just stay here for the night? I mean, if you don't mind bunking with a guy and all…"

That actually sounded like a good idea, it gave me longer to try to figure out more about this complex guy, so I pulled out my cell phone and dialed my number.

"Hello Mom…yeah Keli invited me to spend the night at her house tonight…yes…not sure…ok…bye."

I flipped the phone back down and put it in my pocket. "Sorry about that. Anyway, I'd love to stay here tonight."

Serge smiled, blushing a little. "Ok, well I'll let you have my bed, I'll take the couch."

"Hey Serge, I just thought of something. You were telling me about this girl, my other side I guess, and you said she was gorgeous…" my voice trailed off, hoping he picked up what I implied.

He did, at least I think, because his face turned three shades of red and he turned away. "I'll get your bed ready," he said, not answering my intended question.

I nodded, "Ok, thanks. Anything I can do for you, since you're letting me stay here?" but he shook his head so I laid down on the couch and closed my eyes.

I woke up what felt like only a few seconds later, in Serge's strong arms. My eyes flickered a moment and I stirred a little. He smiled at me. "Hey sleepy head, you fell asleep on the couch so I though I'd move you over to my bed."

I smiled, blushing a little. "Thanx, that's really nice of ya." I said, suddenly growing cold and snuggling in to him for warmth.

X

I woke up the next morning on a very comfortable bed, the memories coming back to me. "Hey mate!" I called, seeing if he was up yet. I got up and walked downstairs into the kitchen/living room, and saw him crashed out on the couch. I walked over to the couch and watched him for a second.

I smiled to myself and decided to cook him some breakfast. But before I could walk to the kitchen, I suddenly froze-literally. I couldn't move at all! And in front of me was the face of a weird looking man. Like half cat/half human, and he was snickering at me. Suddenly my mind filled with pictures and all I saw was me lying on the floor (in really skimpy clothing), my eyes closed, with Serge standing over me, a bloody dagger in his hand and an evil smirk on his face.

Suddenly everything went black as I tried to keep my footing but ended up falling right on Serge!

X

I woke up later and looked around; I was lying on a sandy beach, the sand warm underneath me. I sat up and looked around, the sound of the waves pounding against the shore ricocheting off my ears.

"Mate?" I called, and suddenly I saw Serge walk around the corner, a strange fat, pink puppy following him.

"Oh thank God Kid, you're finally awake! Welcome to my world!"

X

Here's chapter three. Kid finally made it to Serge's world. But what adventures await her there, and what were those visions about? How will she get back home while she's stuck there with Serge?

Fox Kitsune