Subi: Yay! The chapter is early! The chapter is early!
Anonymous: No no! Don't tell them that! X-x Then they'll think things I don't want them to think!
Subi: O-o What's wrong with that?
Anonymous: X-x forget it... just don't mention anything about time schedules...
Subi: X-x When I'm screwing up my own for my other two stories? What have I to complain about?
5. Dreams
Five years ago she had an accomplishment of turning off a machine. Now, she runs around the entire house with tools Glaviin sends her after to help him repair wounded mechs. Though Glaviin had first told her that when she was ten, he would take her as his apprentice; here she was at eight and already knew half of the basic systems of a transformer...
Glaviin's voice carried into my room, making me slowly rise with a yawn. What does he want this time?
"Karahrr, no sleeping in!" I heard a sigh, "You aren't going to be my apprentice anymore if you keep this up, you know."
Slag! This was the third time in a row too…He's never going to let it go by this point. "I'm coming, I'm coming!" I got up and quickly threw on my favorite moss green skirt and brown tank top. The skirt was a bit torn, and longer than preferred. Not to mention, the top was a little short. But in this sweltering heat and the fact that old man Glaviin didn't want a lot of mechs to see me ( I still don't understand why), cooler and less restrictive clothing was a must. A quick look into the mirror and off I went! Hopefully I can get straight to work without any questions…A shudder passed through at remembering last night Hopefully... Starting on the grimiest of the tools in the corner of the oily, dank room, my hopes were dashed.
"What's your excuse this time, Karahrr?"
The wrench slipped from my hands and I rushed to grasp it again. "I was just tired, that's all." Was my reply. Buy it, buy it, buy it! Please buy it…I silently pleaded.
"Three nights in a row? I find that hard to believe, little one." Glaviin's skeptical comment. Ack, not good...
"Well, you would be tired, too, if you were just getting used to being an apprentice." I attempted to reason. 'It's all my fault, we shouldn't have ever come here...' I clenched my fist, willing the piece of nightmare away. He doesn't need to know! Go away, dark dream!
"Karahrr…just tell me..." Glaviin sighed.
"I don't think I wi-" The clock chimed eight, time for the shop to open. Saved by the customers! "What do you know, time to start working!" I gathered and organized all the tools that I managed to clean under his scrutiny.
"We'll talk about this later" he said with finality in his tone. Can't get past that…slag.
The whole time we worked I passed tools and such to him, avoiding his concerned gaze (as well as the sight of the mechs). It's going to bite if he finds out about these nightmares. I'm fine really, no help needed... I'm sure they'll go away soon anyway. The workday was soon over and I was glad for it. My feet were sore from all the running and I was hoping to sleep before Glaviin could ask any more. This time I got my wish…or so I thought.
'It's all my fault, we shouldn't have ever come here…' A woman's voice…so familiar. A moment later, a blast destroyed the foundation of the wall in front of us, sending shards of sharp metal everywhere. A man leapt up, changing into a mech, to shield that woman and me, taking the impact for himself. I choked on the air that was thick with dust from the blasters in... a bag? Turning with a roar, the mech shot out of the building, fangs and claws bared, his twin-lasers flashing at the 'Cons, and his white-green armor glinting...
Suddenly I was brought out of the nightmare, awakening to see Glaviin, who gave that same concerned look earlier. Great, so much for him not knowing.
"So this is what has made you so tired in the morning, hmm?" He inquired; and I could tell that he had the gist of it. I turned away, refusing to answer. Though knowing eventually that he'd assume that, I had nothing to do but say, "Yes, but it's nothing really. They'll go away soon." I gave an unconvincing smile, eyes stinging with the possibilities of tears. Slag…I don't want to cry! Surprising even myself I turned back and threw my arms him, sobs and tears escaping me. I felt him tense at first before he wrapped his arms around me.
"It'll be alright, Karahrr," He said softly. My tears poured out of me, along with the pain in my soul as he held me comfortingly, and I eventually fell into a merciful, dreamless sleep... ... ...
Subi: Yay! (does a small dance) ... ... ... None of you saw that.
Anonymous: Sure we didn't. >D
Subi: Say a word and I'll throw you into the pit of eternal despair... where there is no light except that which you give off- and a Barney in green flames. >p
Anonymous: X-x alright... I'll take that into consideration. Now, review you readers! Review!
Subi: -.- I don't think that's going to work...
Anonymous: I'm entitled to my dreams! Review!