Chapter Two
Allardt, Tennessee 1972
Elesiah: graduating class of Allardt, Tennessee, 1972. Graduating, yet again. He felt like he had been in school his whole life; which technically, he had. And after walking into his empty apartment, and slipping his cap and gown into the box full of previous ones, Elesiah noticed something. He had been alone ever since his mother died, and he was getting tired of it.
Of course, moving every five years didn't help any, but he couldn't risk his secret getting out. People seemed to grow more evil every generation, so who knew what would happen if it got out. Staying in small towns probably didn't help either. People gossiped too much, and Elesiah had had his fill. He was full of gossip, full of small towns and school, and certainly full of being alone. So why not go for a change.
Once Elesiah thought this, he was determined. He searched all through Allardt, to find a map of any major state, or someplace big. Finding himself at the library, Elesiah went inside. It didn't take long to locate a map, which ended up being New York. Excitedly, he closed his eyes and jabbed his fingers at a random spot: Rochester, New York.
Although, Elesiah was excited about going to New York, he set his sights on sight-seeing first. Elesiah decided to use his point-and-jab technique until he had four other major cities to visit: Dallas Texas, Perry Florida, Pittsburg Pennsylvania, and Warwick Rhode Island. So Elesiah packed his bags, took barely a glance, and left his 'home' once more.
Rochester, New York 1987
Elesiah situated his bag onto the other shoulder as he stared up at the large buildings. Sure he had wanted to sight see, but he hadn't expected that he would waste 15 years doing it. Still, he was finally in New York, the place he hoped to find his change. When he had left Allardt, Elesiah promised himself he wouldn't go back to school. 'Not this time around.' he thought to himself.
Elesiah searched around and found an apartment once again. He paid with cash. After a lifetime of part time jobs, Elesiah had money lying around. The small one bedroom apartment came furnished, obviously with hand-me-downs. Elesiah swiftly folded his clothes into the dresser, and set miscellaneous items throughout the house. 'Items from the good ol' days in Europe.' Elesiah thought. After unpacking his belongings, Elesiah went outside to explore what he called the unknown. Before he left though, he slipped on the simple bracelet, making sure it was locked in place. "Just in case." He mumbled to himself, before walking through the creaking door.
Elesiah stumbled around the city, not trying to hide the fact he didn't know where he was going. And he didn't. Elesiah found himself going down the same street more than once. It didn't bother him though; he was fascinated by how tall and close the buildings were. Elesiah also noticed that the weather was very different from the other states he had visited. It seemed every street had a different forecast.
On one particular street, it started to rain. "Crap." Elesiah muttered along with others who ran into a nearby coffee shop. Numbly, Elesiah followed. He sat at a small booth in the corner, and after ordering hot chocolate, he just contented himself with watching people. A couple were in the opposite corner, obviously deep in thought over some papers between them. An elderly man was shaking his umbrella at the door, while trying to keep his balance on his cane. At the same moment Elesiah stood, a young boy ran to the old man to help him steady himself. "Why, thank you son." The elderly man spoke quietly. The young boy nodded in reply, walking away.
He noticed Elesiah's gaze on him and nodded. Elesiah barely glanced away from his wrist. The wrist with the bracelet that was now sending shocks to him. Quickly, he motioned for the young boy to come to him. "That was a nice thing you did. My name is Elesiah." The bracelet shocked Elesiah even more as the young boy reached out his hand. "Hey, I'm Trent."