Hey there, welcome to the newest chapter! This chapter should tell a lot about who Courtney is, so I hope you enjoy!
I struggled along, having a difficulty keeping up. Rex noticed this and slowed down, allowing me to catch up, offering to help me.
"I'm sorry about what Bobo said to you." He half- whispered to me. "Maybe later, I can give you a tour of the Petting Zoo."
"It's okay, I'm used to friendly teasing like that." I replied, leaning on Rex a little, trying to keep my balance. "I'd love to see the Petting Zoo, as long as you have the patience to go as slow as I am."
Not long after, we apparently made it to his room. I couldn't tell, all the hallways looked the same to me. Inside his room, there was a bed set against one wall, and a separate bed on the other side of the room.
Against the wall, there was something that resembled a tree, only made of metal. On the other wall, there was a tv hooked up. The entire room was devoid of any color.
Rex helped me onto my bed, and I sat down. Looking up at the others, I said. "Well, I don't know about you, but I'm really tired. Do you mind if I hit the sack?"
"It's best for your body to get all the rest it can." Holiday said while everyone else left the room.
"Holiday? Where's Reece?" I asked her, wondering where my dog was.
"Rex is going to get her now. She's been having a blast in the Petting Zoo." Holiday gave me an odd look, which always means trouble.
"Um. Courtney, were you aware of the fact that you're dog is an EVO?" She said, trying to ask gently.
"Yeah, I knew. But she only changes if something threatens either her safety, or mine." I replied, not really caring about what I said, I was so tired.
"Alright, you get some rest." Holiday said, turning off the lights as she went out.
I sank into bed, my mind reeling with thoughts. I can't stay here! What if they find out my secret! They'll kill me for sure! Have to keep them from finding out. Must not use powers unless alone. I thought as I drifted into sleep.
I woke up what felt like a few hours later, wondering where in the world I was. Then I remembered. EVO, Providence, crushed leg, have to share room with Rex. It wasn't until then I felt something lying next to me in bed. When I looked over, I saw Reece lying next to me, ready to protect me.
I laughed and gave her a squeeze. She responded by licking me in the face.
I'm so glad you're okay! You are okay, right? She asked, looking at my legs.
"I'm fine, just a bunch of broken bones. Bad news is, were not leaving until my legs heal. How've they been treating you?" I asked her.
Pretty well. The boy in red, the one called Rex, fed me and took me out for a walk in this huge inside jungle. The one in green, the one called Six, doesn't seem to like me, though. She whipped her head towards the door. Footsteps!
Listen, I can't talk to you when there are other people around. They might get suspicious." I told her. She whined a little, but lay down again.
Rex came walking into the room. He walked over to Reece and gave her a pet on the head. Reece didn't attack, since I told her earlier that he, Holiday, and Six were okay.
"Sleeping Beauty finally awake? You've been sleeping forever. Missed an entire day." He told me, offering his hand to help me stand up.
"Weird, it only felt like a few hours." I said leaning against the wall, stretching. "So, when are you going to give me that tour of the Petting Zoo you promised?" I said, giving him a silly puppy dog face.
He laughed and said, "As soon as you have something to eat, we can go. Holiday insists that you eat."
I smiled at him, then shooed him out the door so I could change. Apparently, Providence had everything I would need, down to the clothing. I changed into a blue shirt and jeans much like Rex's. I also found a pair of sunglasses with extremely dark shades.
Probably to hide my eyes, I scoffed. You would think people who fought grotesque monsters for a living wouldn't have a problem with a girl that has eyes that look and act like cat eyes.
After having a small breakfast, Rex took me to the Petting Zoo. What I saw there, I certainly was not expecting.
Reece was right. It was like there was a jungle indoors. I could sense a lot of animals in there.
"Welcome to the Petting Zoo! Home of many different plant and animal EVOs that are incurable."
"This is great, but how are we going to go through all of this in one day? I'm barely going faster than a snail." I asked him.
He didn't answer, just gave me a knowing smile. Suddenly, he jumped up and transformed into something! His legs just turned into a looked like a motorcycle! Now I know why he's here.
"Care to hop onto the Rex Ride?" He questioned, offering his hand. I took it, and spent a little time figuring out how to sit on the Rex Ride while not bothering my legs or my arm.
Once I was situated, I gave him a thumbs up.
He nodded, and we started. It went a lot faster than I thought. I instinctively held onto Rex's waist with my good arm as we raced around the Petting Zoo, passing EVOs along the way. One looked like a regular tree, but it had eyes all over its trunk.
We also passed by a giant crocodile with a large amount of tongues. I tried hard to ignore what she was saying, but it was really difficult. Imagine trying to break a habit that is part of everyday life. It wasn't even a thing I had to do anymore. It just came automatically.
We then passed by a giant building. I asked Rex what was in there, but all he said was that it had some very dangerous things inside it. Made me curious.
Anyways, by the time we made it back to the main building, it was time for lunch. We couldn't find Holiday, Rex, or Bobo, so we sat down and had lunch together.
"What's your family like?" Rex asked me, taking a bite out of his sandwich.
"Let's see, I have my mom, dad, a little brother, and a baby sister. I don't know the extent of my distant family though. All I know is my dad had a brother that was in the war." I stated.
Wow, that's cool…" Rex trailed off, looking kind of sad. Before I could ask him what was wrong though, he launched another question at me.
"So, you work at the zoo?" He asked me.
"What? How did you know about that?" I said, my fork slipping out of my hand and into my salad.
"When you heard Bobo talk, you mumbled something about the zoo. I also think you said you thought you were dreaming. That or in shock." He smirked at me, as if questioning why I thought of it that way. Hey, you can't blame girl who had just had one of the most traumatic experiences in her life of babbling.
"Yeah, I do." I answered, picking up my fork again. "It's one of the best jobs ever. I guess I'm just in tune with animals." I trailed off, thinking about my job. I was going to have to call them or something, to explain why I won't be in for a long while.
"While we're on the subject of animals, I have a bit of a question for you. Are you aware of the fact that you dog-" Rex started, but I cut him off.
"That she's an EVO, yes I'm quite well aware. Doctor Holiday already asked me yesterday before I went to sleep. But don't worry, she only acts like an EVO if I, or someone she cares about deeply is in trouble." I quoted. Rex seemed speechless.
"Oh. What things do you like to do?" He asked me, getting over his surprise.
"Well, I read a lot, especially the fantasy and science fiction books. Strangely, I was going to the bookstore when that EVO attacked." I answered him.
"Well, I'll see you later. Doctor Holiday wants to give me a full examination after lunch." I said, standing up, and attempting to carry my empty bowl over without dropping it.
"Sure, I'll see you later." Rex said, taking the bowl from me. "Don't worry, I'll take care of it." I thanked him and hobbled my way down to the lab.
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