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Chapter 3: Hay Lin
Hay Lin sighed to herself, softly as she watched a little girl staring at the window of her bookshop. Hay Lin smiled as the girl giggled and skipped away, into the afternoon fog. Hay Lin leaned on her desk, her long black hair falling in front of her face. She brushed a glossy lock behind her ear and frowned.
Where on earth is Cornelia? She was supposed to be here an hour ago. It usually doesn't take this long to get here. Whatever, looks like I'm gonna have to walk alone today. Who really gives?
Hay Lin scowled and stood up straight. She closed her eyes and shook her head. She opened her eyes then looked at her electric blue wristwatch. The digital numbers read 8:30. Hay Lin cursed under her breath.
That's it. I'm closing up and walking home. Without Cornelia.
Hay Lin walked to the coat rack, pulled off her silver and purple winter coat and slipped it on. She flipped the OPEN sign to CLOSED. Hay Lin took one last look at her quiet bookshop, then walked out the door.
Outside was cold and there was snow everywhere, gusting around, making it hard to see. Hay Lin squinted her eyes and lowers her big yellow goggles, which she's had since she was 13, onto her nose. The brilliant white snow turned into a dingy yellow color.
That's better. Hmmmm…it's very nice out tonight. Except for the freezing part. Out of all my friends, I didn't screw up my life as much as they did. Irma, already 17 and drinks more beer than anyone can imagine. Cornelia smokes like crazy. Taranee, makes the money for us, but she has money for a sick reason. Last but not least is Will, on the road to suicide. My life ain't that bad. Yeah, I barely make money, but I live. Being a starving artist isn't all that bad. I live with my friends and I try to make a living out of something I love to do. Fashion Design. That's what I want to be, but I can't. Not enough and way too young. Good thing I have my friends to keep me looking on the bright side. I always seem to do anyway. Especially, unlike the other guardians, I still have my power. It's not as strong as it used to be, but it still works.
Hay Lin smiled and closed her eyes. Warm energy rushed all over her, as she felt the wind begin to circle around her body.
Yep, I still have them. I wish the Oracle could help me and the other guardians through this tough time, but we haven't heard from him in years.
Hay Lin clasped her numb hands together and began to pray.
Oracle, I only have one question. It's for me and the other guardians. What happened to us?