Author's note: This chapter is strange, i know. AHAHHAS
Chapter 7
Really?
"This is it?" I asked amazed.
"Yup, it's really easy to get out through here" They all said proudly.
"I realised…"
"Really? That's good, let's get going"
I sighed. "No, we are not using the school entrance to get out"
"Why?" Patti asked, "It is big enough for all of us to go through"
I smacked my forehead "Of course it's big enough! This is the bloody entrance to the school."
"I told you this is a way out with no guarantees about not getting caught" Liz sighed
"To think that you would even recommend the school entrance… I am amazed…."
The three of them looked at each other with I proud grin. I am an idiot for trusting them.
"Follow me" I ordered "I know a good way out"
"Say that earlier" Liz complained
I sighed as I lead them back along the school garden trying to ignore the loud whispers about how good their idea was. Soon we reached the back of the school, the start of the forest.
"So… where is this so called 'way out'?" They asked
"Through here" I grinned
"This place is out of bounds… This is against the rule" Tsubaki pointed out
"It is also against the rules to walk around after curfew… not to mention we are sneaking out so are you still in?"
They gave me a look, "of course" They synced
I smiled "follow me"
I walked through the trees and plants in the forest, Patti, Liz and Tsubaki followed after me. We happily walked along… that was until the path we were walking along split in two.
"Which way now Maka?" Liz asked
"Right path" I answered without thinking.
"Off we go then"
Once again, we set off. The walk was long and tiring.
"Are we there yet?" Patti asked
"Nearly I guess?" I replied
"AHHHHH!" Liz screamed
"What is it?" Tsubaki asked shaking in fear
"The path, where is the path?" Liz shivered
"True that, we are not walking on the path anymore… I guess we are lost?" Patti laughed
I sighed… these people are soo loud "We are not lost, just walk around another 50 metres and turn left and we should be able to find the road"
The three of them sighed in relief. And once again… we set off.
We finally made it out of the school. The path through the forest was long and tiring. Liz took the lead now, she knows the way to the shop from here. The street was really dark; there was no street light… I didn't mind, it made the stars look more clear and bright. I quietly gazed at the stars as we walked along.
"That reminds me… how did you know the way out?" Tsubaki asked
"I don't know… followed my instincts I guess?" I replied
"So you're saying… we could have gotten lost."
"Yeah… basically."
"What?" Liz screamed.
"What is it now?" We all asked with a big, long sigh.
"The shop… is closed" Liz said hesitantly.
"WHAT?" We all screamed "WHY?"
Liz gave a small smile "Sorry?"
I shook my head in shame… Oh Liz… "Let's just get back. It's nearly midnight"
The three of them agreed. And thus, We started to walk back. After a few steps, a flickering light caught my eye.
"What shop is that?" I asked
"Oh… that shop, it's never open for some reason" Liz replied
"Wanna take a look?" I grinned and ran towards that shop.
The shop looked really old and run down, the door creaked as I slowly pulled it open.
"Hello? Anyone there?" I asked as I walked in.
"What do you want?" Came a voice.
"To look around I guess?"
From behind the counter, an old man with big circle glasses stood up. He had a surprised look.
"Is that you red power ranger?" He asked
"I'm sorry? Did you say red power ranger? I came here cause the light was flickering and I found it interesting."
"Come here and have a seat" He gestured me to a chair opposite him.
I walked over nervously. Is he alright in the head? I sat down anyways.
"What are you looking for?" He asked. His voice sounds for cheerful now, unlike how he greeted me before.
"Why are you being so nice?" I asked
"Long ago-
"Is this one of those really long stories where your gonna tell me about your childhood and your first love and expect me to listen?"
"Of course not, and don't disturb me when I am getting emotional."
"I guess it is then… well, go on"
"Long ago-
"You already said that"
"Shut up, are you gonna listen or not?"
"OK… calm down…"
"Long ago, a little girl use to always come here with this little boy to buy lollies and every time they come, they will fight over who is the red power ranger. I would always give red power ranger the red lolly and blue power ranger the blue one"
For a moment, there was an awkward silence.
"Are you going to continue?"
"Wait… give me a sec, it's getting emotional."
I sighed.
"I hate those two little kids always causing a ruckus in my shop, but I would always give them free candy" He continued
"So do you hate them or not?"
"Read, the atmosphere, you're not a very good listener aren't you?"
"Fine… continue."
"That little girl would always end up falling asleep when I lecture or talk to her about my days in high school… And that little boy would just ignore me and eat his share of the lolly. I got annoyed often because of that. But suddenly, one day… they were reported missing."
"Old man… your crying… want tissues?"
"Shut up!" he sobbed.
"Hate to break it to you… but I need to get back to school"
"Leave. Wait… Here is some candy" He said handing me two, one red and one blue.
"Thanks" I said walking out while stuffing them into my pocket.
Liz, Patti and Tsubaki fell asleep outside the shop. I sighed and gave a smile "Geez. Does this mean I have to carry them back?"
I reached for my phone in my pocket and called the most reliable person I know. Kid.
"What?" He said
"I need help."
I explained everything to Kid and sat next in between Liz and Tsubaki waiting for him to come and help my carry them back. I gazed at the stars again… for some reason I felt drowsy. I heard someone call my name, my eye lids became heavy and slowly… they slowly shut.
xChiahruYoshimi