A/N: I managed to update two chapters in one day! In the words of Riley, yaaaayyyyyy! Unfortunately, I wouldn't expect myself to always update chapters this frequently, just a fair warning. I'm surprised I found the time to write two chapters in one day to be honest.
Also, thank you so so much to everyone who followed/favorited/reviewed this story. It means a lot.
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The Girl Who Lived:
Chapter Two
Sometimes, Riley wished she could live in a place where she could see the stars. In her books, she reads about the constellations, the galaxies. There's so much out there that Riley's never seen. And now, on her 11th birthday, Riley just hoped that she could have a star to wish on. It's not like her Aunt and Uncle would ever get her a cake, much less even take the time to remember her birthday.
At least her Uncle still acknowledges her from time to time, Riley thinks. Her Aunt's avoided her for as long as she can remember. You see, Riley's Aunt Nebula was her mother's sister. Unfortunately, Riley barely knew anything about them. Her Aunt absolutely refused to mention anything about Cory and Topanga Matthews, only that they're gone now, wherever they are.
You see, Riley's Aunt Nebula and her mother had a falling out many years prior. When Topanga was young, her own mother and father had gotten divorced as a result of her father cheating on her mother. Topanga had chosen to side with their mom, while Nebula chose to give their father another chance. Nebula became furious with Topanga, with whom Nebula had had a contentious relationship with for the past few years, for turning her back on her father, and chose to break all ties with her.
This extended to her daughter Riley. So now, on her 11th birthday, unlike her cousin Missy, Riley had no one to wish her or present her with any gifts.
It is on this exact date where the story of Riley Matthews continues.
On this day, Riley woke up to seeing a light rain outside her bedroom window. Riley's bedroom was in the attic, you see, a tiny room that was about as far away from anyone else as possible. Yet Riley still woke up with a smile on her face. You see, Riley loved rain, especially in summer. And to have it on her birthday was even better.
As soon as Riley finished getting ready, dressed in another one of Missy's old sundresses that she got tired of after wearing it more than once, Riley stumbled downstairs. Who knows, she thought, maybe they would finally remember her birthday this year.
However, in her excitement, Riley failed to notice the gray owl fluttering outside her attic window.
Once Riley came downstairs, she smiled and sat down at the kitchen table. Her Uncle was busy looking over his emails on his laptop, while her Aunt was making breakfast. "Good morning!" Riley chirped. Her Uncle simply grunted in response. Her Aunt said nothing.
Riley slumped down in her chair. I don't know why I even try, she thought.
Minutes later, Missy cam bounding down the stairs. "Ooh, pancakes!" she said.
Mrs. Bradford turned around. "There you are, sweetie! I made your favorite! After all, today is a very special day!"
Riley sat up straighter, disbelief on her face.
"Today is the date of your middle school orientation!" she continued. Riley sighed. "I can't believe you're actually going to middle school this year," Mr. Bradford chuckled.
"Eat up," Mrs. Bradford said, as she put a plate down in front of Missy. Riley opened her mouth, about to say something, when her Aunt Nebula abruptly turned around, glancing towards the clock.
"Oh, would you look at the time!" her Aunt said. "We should get going, hurry along Missy, you can eat in the car."
"I didn't get any-" Riley started. But her Aunt was already headed towards the front door. "Good luck at work today, honey!" she shouted back to her husband. He waved back distractedly in response.
Missy followed her mom outside, stopping at the threshold to turn back towards Riley. "Hey loser, are you coming or not?"
Riley simply stood up and followed her out the door.