We arrived at the train station just in time.
There were many people stirring around the place. Parents scolded their kids for running around, men gave good bye kisses to their sweet hearts. Tumoltuos,sleek trains in various colors awaited its passengers. Trains that could take us to ones dream destination, or to a place filled with anguish.
I shifted nervously, my hands interwined with each other repeatedly.
Ive never been on a train before..
I looked at my dad, he was a tall man, in his mid forties. We had the same silver colored eyes, large and round, rimmed with thick eyelashes.
I dont want to be all alone..
"Ok, I think that blue one over there is yours" My dad gestured towards a blue train with a number seven on it.
I looked closely at the train he was pointing to.
"That one?" That train gave off a strange vibe..like it held a secret.
It was a deep blue color, with a golden number seven smack dab in the center of it.
Nobody is entering the train...maybe im not the only one who noticed something wierd about it.
"Yep, heres your ticket and your bags" My dad helped me onto the train and gave me a quick hug.
I gave the interior of the train a once over. The seats were made of lush velvet, the same blue color as the exterior of the train. The walls were a copper red, and so were the floors.
"Dont forget to call us everyonce in a while"
''Yeah, yeah" I replied, still in a grouchy mood. I watched as my dad stepped off of the train. He waved goodbye. I waved back. My stomach twisted in a knot. The train didnt even leave yet and I was already homesick.
"Please take your seat Ma'am" An attendant wearing a bright blue suit with a matching pencil skirt instructed.
"Sorry" I mumbled, and sat in a seat beside a window.
It was already late in the afternoon. The sky was a mix of warm colors. Soon the sun would dissapear below the horizon and it would be time for me to sleep.
"Your ticket Ma'am" A different attendant asked. This time she was blond. She was also wearing the same uniform as the previous one.
"My name is Coco by the way" I told her as I gave her my ticket. I didnt like her calling me 'Ma'am', isnt that for old ladies?
"Nice to meet you Coco, you can call me Emma" She smiled politely.
"Your uniforms match the color of this train.."
"Yes they do" She beamed, a proud smile on her face. "Its a tradition"
A tradition huh...
Emma looked at my ticket and frowned.
"Im sorry Coco, but I think you are on the wrong train"
"What?!" I shouted jumping up from my seat.
"One moment, I have to talk with my boss about this"
Emma disapeared into another section of the train.
I sat back down in my seat.
Fudgenuggets!
How could this happen to me? I havent even reached grandmothers house, and Im already running into trouble. I knew something was wierd about this train..
I knew it.
"Ok calm down Coco.." I mumbled to myself, "No use getting mad, hopefully Emma's boss can fix this mess.."
Emma came back. Her skirt was so tight, she could only make tiny steps when she walked.
HURRRYYY UPPPP
"So what did your boss say?" I sputtered when she reached me.
"Well she said that you'll have to wait until the next stop to switch trains.."
"Wheeeww" I sighed. "Thats good"
"Y-yeahh" Emma smiled. She kept fidgeting with her hands.
Why was she so uneasy?
"So where is this train headed?"
"Im sorry I cant tell you" She quavered. Her lips formed into a tight line.
Umm, ok...I think I have the right to know where Im going.
"Why not-"
"Im sorry Coco, but as soon as this train reaches its next destination, you are to come find me or another attendant and wait"
"What-"
"Do not leave this train"
"But-"
"I repeat...
Do not leave this train"
"O-ok" I mumbled, avoiding eye contact with her.
"Thankyou" She quipped, and walked away.
What was that all about?
I started to feel quesy.
I had a feeling in my gut that Emma was hiding something big from me.
I turned around in my seat to get a better look at the interior of the train.
Surprisingly there was only one other passenger.
It was an old woman.
She was wearing a black kimono, and her silver hair was tied into a tight bun. She had her arms crossed and her head rested against a pillow.
I wonder if she knows whats going on...
I quickly got up from my seat and tip toed over to the old woman.
She was sound asleep.
"Excuse me!" I whispered into her ear.
No response..
I tapped on her shoulder. "Excuse me! Please wake up!"
The old womans eyes flew open.
"Dou shimashita ka!?" She cried pushing me away. "Tasukete!"
"Oh no no" I pleaded. "I just have a question.."
"Baka!" She screamed. Tears started to run down her face.
"Why are you crying!?" I croaked, suddenly feeling really guilty.
"Acchi ni ike!" She shouted.
"What going on?" Emma and a couple of other attendants came rushing in.
The old woman continued to cry.
One of the attendants walked over to the old woman and tried to comfort her.
"Nande naiterundesuka?" She asked.
The old woman pointed at me.
"Coco!" Emma scolded, "Bad girl!"
...Bad girl?...
"Now who the hell do you think youre talking to?" I snapped.
Emma ignored me and whispered something to the old woman.
They were conversing in Japanese...
The old woman looked up at me and rolled her eyes.
"Kanojo wa baka da"
Ok I might not be fluent in Japanese, but I know when someone is bad mouthing me.
"You know what-"
"Coco please take your seat" Emma snapped.
"But-"
"Its time for dinner, now do you want to eat or not?"
"I do.." I mumbled, walking back to my seat.
"This is gonna be a long ride..." I heard Emma whisper to another attendant.
You got that right...
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