Summer's P.O.V.

It had been an hour or two and well, I was just not getting any closer to anything I hoped for. My stomach was the only reminder of what I needed to do, and well, that's finding some grub. Looking over to a near by café, I saw there was plenty of things to eat. But probably walking over wasn't a good choice.

Letting out a sigh, I sat down on the bench looking at the pastries that were gawking at me in the window.

"Perchance I could figure out a way to snag a bite…" I thought to myself.

Walking over quietly, I walked inside…

"A RAT! Oh someone call an exterminator!"

"Ahhh!" Letting out a scream, I ran out of the building with a fist full of pots and kettles being thrown in my direction.

"Stay out you filthy pest! I will due away with you if you come back in my kitchen!"

I looked back, my ears flattened by the curses put out at me.

"I'm not a rat…" I mumbled kicking my boot at the dirt frustrated. One night with out a meal wont kill me, but these people might if I ain't careful…

The sun was shinning bright the next morning. I could only imagine how things would be today. I walked along the sidewalk, humming to myself. The sky was stunning…just like back home. I smiled and closed my eyes as the wind rushed through my quills. Since it was still early, there wasn't as many people around, as so I thought.

"Hey look out!"

"Huh? OPH!" I tumbled a second before being struck into the wall.

"Hey! Hey you alright?"

Rubbing my head from where I got hit, I felt gentle hands on my face.

"Summer?...Oh Summer!" I was lifted up at once and hugged tightly.

"Gah! Cant breath!" I wailed trying to break free of the grip.

"Sorry!"

Looking up, I saw it was Trent. He was wearing some protective equipment, and beside him was a skate board.

"Trent?...Jeez kid what are you doing?" I mumbled getting up.

He smirked and helped me to my feet.

"I was just breaking in my new board. Like it?" he said holding it up.

It had a few dents in the side, I guess from the many 'accidents' as that one.

"It looks good to me…" I whispered.

I was more concerned about what that scent was that seemed to make my mouth water. He stopped and watched me as I circled him.

"Uhh…Summer? What are you doing?"

I came to his back pack, and could smell food. Cheese and fruit, and other assortments were included. I was famished.

"Trent…do you have anything I could eat perhaps?" I said coming back in front of him.

"Sounds like you have had a pretty rough start here…" Trent whispered as he ate his sandwich.

"You would be surprised…things ain't always what they seem…" I whispered looking back out to the clouds.

I finished my dish in a heart beat, and was observed curiously by Trent who was slowly eating his meal.

"Mm, this is good! Wanna have some turkey?" I looked at it and sniffed it curiously.

"Ahck! That smells like…Uhm, no thanks pal." I said pushing it back.

He sighed and pulled out another apple.

"Here, I think you need it more than I do."

I looked at the juicy fruit and took it gratefully.

"You know, my sister couldn't stop talking about you yesterday." He said with a light laugh.

I looked at him taken aback.

"She was talking about me?..." he nodded with a grin.

"She was trying to tell my mom that a yellow hedgehog had came from another planet…Mom was sort of mad at me…Telling me I was putting non-sense in my sisters head."

I couldn't help but laugh. He laughed along.

"It must be nice to be able to do everything like this. Going anywhere you want when you want." Trent said with desire.

"People always telling you what to do…where to go. I sometimes feel I don't have a choice in life. Where are you going to go Summer? I mean, Its kind of sad your out here on your own." He said sorrowfully.

I shrugged. "I'm stronger than I look Trent. I've grown up on my own since I was born."

"What about your parents?...Who took care of you?"

"Well…they both…are gone…there was an calamity."

Trent just gazed at me with heart broken eyes. As if he has never heard of pain or agony.

"I could never live with out my friends or my momma."

I shook my head and smiled at him. "Common now, I'm here aren't I?" he smiled and just nodded.

I stood up and sniffed the air.

"What's the matter?" he said as I traced the odd smell.

"I'm not sure…but, there is a whole lot of commotion." I continued sniffing…and then it hit me. "Fire."

"Summer! Summer slow down!"

"No way! You speed up!" I laughed as I ran down the street.

Fire trucks, police cars, and ambulances began to emerge above the horizon. I picked up my speed, and came into sight of the scene. A fire was beyond control…A small house was engulfed in flames.

"I just hope everyone's out…" I whispered as Trent came up to me panting.

"Sir! Sir? Have you seen my baby!" I turned my head to see a frantic mother.

The fire officer shook his head as he talked on his communicator.

"No mam, but don't worry! We'll get her out!"

The woman broke down in tears as she looked at the house desperately. My heart went out to her…I ran up behind her with Trent by my side.

"Is your daughter in the house?" I said looking crazed blaze.

"Summer! What are you doing?" Trent said traumatized.

Dodging the woman's violent move, I jumped behind Trent as she turned furiously, grabbing him.

"Y-Yes! My little girl is in there! She has to be alright! She has too!" she said uncontrollably.

I looked back to the house, which had toxic fumes blowing out through cracks and windows.

"She wont make it!" I snapped to myself angrily.

I began running, but was gripped on my wrist, causing me to jolt back.

"Gah! Trent! Let me go!" I said glaring.

"Summer, that house is going to collapse any minute! Let the officers handle this, you cant-"

I rolled my eyes as he continued ranting. Ignoring his words, I yanked off and bolted through the door.

This chapter was really hard to write, I am such a cry baby for these sort of things...Well, hope you enjoy! C.T.H.