(AN: Okay so sorry for the late update...I had this chapter written in my notebook yesterday, but I really didn't like it. So i rewrote most of it; I really love it now. If you have been waiting for a good long and interesting chapter here it is! Enjoy)
(Extra AN: Amber is 12 and Skoochy is 14 in this chapter, just like the last one)
Disclaimer: I do not own LoK or any of it's characters. I only own Amber and this story plot!
~Chapter 3~
I laid on my bed wide awake. It had to be early morning by now, but I just couldn't fall asleep. I rolled over to my side facing the door and sat still hoping for a hint of sleep. When nothing came I let out a deep sigh and opened my eyes. I stared at the door and could have sworn I heard the floor creak outside. I continued to stare at the door and watched as the door knob turned and the door slowly started to open. I sat up and watched as a figure emerged into my room.
The figure walked up to me and when he stepped into the moonlight I saw that it was Skoochy. I sat up slightly in my bed and he let out a gasp of surprise and whispered,
"Oh good you awake."
"What are you doing in my room?" I said loudly
"Shhhh...be quiet you don't want to wake anyone up." He whispered fiercely
"What. Are. You. Doing!" I loudly whispered
"I'm leaving." He whispered simply
"What?!"
"I'm leaving this place, and I want you to come with me."
"What is wrong with your mind! You have tried running away multiple times, but you always get caught doing something illegal. What's the point of leaving?" I asked
"Because I can actually do something with my life out there. What is there for anyone in this orphanage? Nothing that's what! When you turn 18 they just kick you out and make you fend for yourself, so I might as well start now."
"Wait...they just throw you out?"
"What? Did you think they took care of us for the rest of our lives? They barely take care of us now. How often do we get food? Three times a week? They don't care about us. All they want is their money from the council."
He stared into my eyes fiercely and forced me to look away. I brought my hand to my neck and started to play with my necklace. I gulped and looked back at Skoochy who turned away and while letting out a deep breath messed up his already messy hair, and placed his hat back on his head.
"Look. I'm not going to force you to come with me, but I though you would have the same opinion as me. I guess I was wrong. You just think I'm another worthless criminal..."
"Hey! Don't you dare tell me what I supposedly think about you! Look you may be right about them not caring about us, but at least we have a place to sleep! Skoochy, what is there on the street? A park bench for us to rest our heads? I would rather have a bed!" I whispered fiercely
"You're going to end up there anyway! He said just as fiercely
I scowled at him and he scowled right back. I closed my eyes and let out a deep breath before looking back at Skoochy. I let out a sigh before saying,
"You're right..." I whispered
"I'm sorry what was that?"
"You're right." I whispered loudly
"At least you know when you lost a fight." He smirked while I scowled at him, and he opened his mouth to say, "So what is it? You coming?"
"If I'm going to end up fending for myself on the street eventually...I might as well start."
"That's what I was hoping you would say. Pack a small bag, bring extra clothing and yuans if have them. Meet me by the front door in five minutes."
He quickly walked out of my bedroom door and I stood from my bed before changing out of my pajamas and putting them into a small bag. I put on a big old red shirt with the fire nation symbol, and a pair of worn out pants. I placed an extra set of clothing in my bag as well. I got out my stash of 50 yuans that I got from odd jobs around the orphanage and placed it at the bottom of my bag. I stood up and quickly walked out my door to meet up with Skoochy. When I got to the front door he was already there with a small bag on his shoulder.
"You ready?"
"Yep."
He quietly unlocked the door and slowly opened it and was met with a shrieking alarm. We heard a thump from above us a knew the orphanage mother had awoken from the sudden noise and was coming downstairs to see who was trying to leave. Skoochy and I had one option. Run!
Oh Cliff Hanger! Will they get caught? Will they get away? You won't know until I write the next chapter. So as I'm sure you have noticed from this chapter Amber is pretty aggressive and likes to make an argument, but I always imagined Skoochy was like that as well if he had a point to make. So the next chapter should be pretty interesting, and the story is just starting. Please tune into the next installment of The Street Princess!
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