As soon as I started running, I couldn't stop. Not after I ran passed the school, not after I ran past the path to my garden, not even when I ran passed Anubis house. I couldn't stop, because there was someone out there who was not affected by my powers. I couldn't protect myself from him, but he could protect himself from me.
"Dammit" I cursed to myself as finally stopped running, and collapsed on the floor. I didn't even realise how far I had ran, and I was starting to regret it. I took a look at my surroundings, and saw that I had somehow taken myself to the woods. The area was full of trees that were just beginning to grow back their leaves and bushes, beginning to grow flowers.
Usually I wouldn't have minded being stranded in a forest, seeing as the thought of Anubis House doesn't bring comfort, but this time I noticed clouds gathering in the sky. It's pretty ironic if you ask me, the perfect example of pathetic fallacy, just as my life becomes worse it starts to rain.
The joys
Well at least it hadn't started to rain just yet. I sighed and tried to follow the direction that I had come from, but the journey here was a blur, I couldn't remember anything. Nevertheless I continued to walk. And much to my dismay, just when I thought I would escape the rubbish weather…it started to rain.
"Great" I groaned kicking a rock into a tree. I hate the rain, more than I hate my powers, but it's not that bad. My powers are more under control when it rains, I don't really know why though; I've never cared enough to think of a reason. As I continued to walk along the non-existent path I saw something fiery red in a distance. I squinted trying to see past the rain drops on my eye lashes.
Soon enough my eyesight begun to clear up and I could vaguely see ahead. It appeared to be some kind of bird. My curiosity was rising, I wanted to find out what it was. Then, as I continued to walk forward, I noticed that as I stared at it, it stared back at me, as if it was trying to tell me something. I had never seen anything like it.
"What are you?" I whispered to myself trying desperately to get a closer look. The bird looked at me for the last time before turning its head and flying off. I was left, startled by its sudden departure.
"Wait, come back!" I called to it, even though I knew that it probably couldn't understand me. I hesitated before chasing after it, it wasn't flying that high, so it would be possible to catch up with it. However just as I thought that, it suddenly disappeared out of my sight. It was no were to be seen.
Dammit! Where did it go? I cursed to myself as I looked around, keeping an eye out for the red feathers. But I saw nothing but trees and soil.
After five minutes I was close to giving up. Well, that was until I heard a bird chirp. I looked to my right and there it was, laid perched on a tree branch. I looked at it.
It was a pretty mystical looking bird. Its feathers were fiery red, except for the feathers on its stomach which were a golden orange. The beak was dark brown and quite slim and its eyes were…The bird took off again and this time I didn't hesitate before chasing after it again. There's something about that bird that I can't help but feel I have a connection with. Eventually the bird stopped flying and landed on the ground in front of me. I was confused why it suddenly decided to stop.
The bird squawked as its eye flicked up. I followed the direction of its eyes and saw that it led me to Anubis House.
What the heck?
"How did you-" I said looking down only to see that the bird was gone. Creepy.
"Patricia!" My head snapped up to see Trudy standing by the door. "What are you still doing there, come inside, it's raining cats and dogs!" she exclaimed. I looked at the sky as the sheets of rain came pouring down. I didn't even notice how hard the rain was falling, I was too busy engulfed in my new discovery.
I walked into Anubis House without another word.
"Oh Patricia look at you, you're soaked" Trudy fussed , grabbing a towel from the laundry room and wrapping it around me.
"Sorry Trudy" I said, not fully paying attention, I felt slightly guilty but, I couldn't help it , I was still thinking about the mysterious bird.
…
"Thank you" I said gratefully as Trudy handed me a cup of her special hot chocolate several minutes later. She smiled and sat down beside me.
"What happened dearie? Why did you come home early?" Trudy asked. I didn't answer at first, instead sipping my hot chocolate as if I didn't hear her speak, but as I felt her eyes bore into the side of my head I gave up.
"I was just tired" I lied, avoiding her eyes. I didn't necessarily want her to know what happened, she would worry, and I hated it when she worries about me.
"Patricia" Trudy said in a motherly tone.
"Trudy it was nothing okay?" I sighed impatiently, getting up from the sofa and walking up to my room. Sure I felt guilty for being rude to the only person that cared about me, but it was for the best, she doesn't need to worry, I wouldn't let her.
I saw myself running in an open space, like a garden. I looked quite young, probably three. My three year old self ran up to a tall woman with reddish brown hair and hugged her leg. Even though I wasn't physically there I felt myself become confused, who was that woman and why am I hugging her?
"Mummy!" My three year old self giggled. So this was my mother? That can't be, my mum never loved me, I would never hug her.
"Hello Piper Darling, would you like some cookies?" The woman smiled warmly. It made sense that it was my twin sister instead of me. Then I saw another little girl run in, that was definitely me. My reddish brown hair was quite frizzy and the trousers I wore were covered in mud. The woman-who was apparently my mother- frowned when she saw me.
"Patricia, what have you been up to? You're a mess!" She scolded her hands on her hips.
"It's not my fault! Piper pushed me into a mud puddle!" I whined stomping my foot. Piper looked up to my mother innocently and shook her head, her neat hair covering her face.
"She's lying mummy" Piper pouted, covering her head in our mother's leg. My mother patted her head and whispered 'I know darling ,I know' My younger self gasped, but before I could say anything…
"No Patricia enough of your lies, go to your room!"
"But mum-"I tried to say but my mother interrupted me.
"Go to your room you evil child!" She boomed. I didn't seem fazed by the word 'evil' I was probably used to it. I glared at Piper and stomped off.
I woke up with a start, hyperventilating. I don't know where that memory came from, but it needs to go back, I don't want to remember my past. Ever. As my breathing slowed down I looked to my right and saw that my roommate Joy was not in her bed.
That's odd I thought. I always wake up first. I looked at my alarm clock and was shocked to see that I overslept.
I swore undery breath before jumping out of bed and sprinting to the bathroom. When I was in the shower something occurred to me. Me waking up late meant…I would have to have breakfast with the rest of the house, including the new boy. The idea of sitting in the same room as the person who ruined my life makes my blood boil.
I would probably just try and run past Trudy and skip breakfast, there was no way I was going to eat breakfast with my house mates. After I finished my shower I quickly dressed and rushed downstairs. At the bottom of the stairs I could already hear the talking going on, it wasn't something I was used to.
Before I could be caught I quickly walked past the entrance to the table. Just as I was about to open the door, I heard a voice call me.
"Patricia" The soft voice said. I looked back to see that Trudy stood behind me "Aren't you coming to eat?" She asked. I used my left hand to unlock the door , preparing to bolt out of this situation as soon as I got the chance.
"Um no I'm not hungry" I said opening the door. Trudy frowned.
"Yes you are, come one just this once sit with your house mates, it's about time you let this fear go" She said. I sighed.
"It's not a fear Trudy, it's the reality" I informed her. I turned around to walk out the door, but Trudy wasn't going to let me go easy.
"Patricia" She said, her voice soft but stern. I felt guilty and she knew that, she took me in as a child, the least I can do it give her some peace of mind. I sighed, closed the door and turned around to face her. She seemed relieved that I had chosen to accept her offer, so at least she would benefit from this. I on ther other hand, would probably end up being buried 7 feet under.
"Thank you" she smiled "Now come on" She said, placing a hand on the small of my back and guiding me into the dining room. It was slightly embarrassing that I had to have Trudy in order to simply enter a room. However as the anxiety flooded within me as I took a step into the chamber of misery, I was no longer embarrassed.
All the talking ceased at once and it made me extremely apprehensive. I could see their faces, it's only been to seconds and they were already judging me. I walked over to the seat at the end of the table with a brave face on, and sat down with the constant feel of everyone's eyes on me. They were probably wondering why I was here. I am too.
You should have bolted when you could! I mentally kicked myself at my rookie mistake.
"Why's everyone so tense?" The deep American voice startled everyone. I frowned as soon as I heard it. It was him. I looked towards him and gave him a cold glare, which he only responded with a smirk.
"Pleasure to see you again Yacker" He said cockily.
"No" I growled "Please tell me you're not staying here" His playful smirk remained on his face as he shrugged. That action simply making my blood boil with anger.
"Well as a matter of principle I don't like to stay anywhere too long" He smirked. I rolled my eyes, this was almost amusing.
"Oh you are aren't you? Great" I said sarcastically. The girls in the room giggled, he looked towards them and winked.
"So, who do I have here?" He asked cockily.
"Amber" "Mara" "Nina" "Joy" I rolled my eyes as they all said their names in unison, it was just so unbelievable, how could they find that slimeball remotely attractive?
"Well I'm Eddie and uh, no one told me the girls here were so cute" he said with that stupid, revolting smirk of his plastered on his face. My dislike for him was only increasing. All the girls giggling and saying "Oh stop it" in their girly voices was so…girly. It made me sick.
"Oh please" I muttered, picking up a bagel from the plate.
"What about you Yacker? You want to tell me your name?" He asked. I watched as everyone turned to look at me as they awaited my answer. I looked towards him and gave him a smirk of my own.
"Oh I don't know, do you want to die?"
"Patricia" Trudy interrupted sternly, giving her one of her motherly looks. I sighed and sank into my seat.
"Nice name, Patricia" he remarked triumphantly. I groaned and sunk further into my seat, taking a bite of my bagel. This was going to be a long morning.
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