Riley and Jordan walked over the streets to the nearby park. Riley looks around the town she supposed to remember... 'Except I hardly do. It is so strange to be here and not struggle to walk with Mark...'
Riley looked at Jordan. Her husband and friend was here, alive and well. She could barely hold herself from straight up hugging him as tightly as she could. 'He is here with me. I have so much to tell you Mark'. Except no.
He rational mind told her that would be a bad idea. First adapt to the new world, then try find a way to explain all this in a way that does NOT sound insane.
He was now a young rock fan once again.
Jordan noticed her staring at him intently "Riley is something wrong?"
Riley flinched and turned her head away "Ouh aah sorry"
Jordan: Riley no pressure. Skating is tough at first, when you catch the vibe you'll get a hang of it. Gogo is a pro here so just watch how she does it.
Ah yes now she also has new names in her life. Oh wait there may be hundreds of them.
Not to mention, she may really have forgotten how to skate and it may be embarrassing.
She's rubbing her head already hurt now.
Riley: I just woke up on the wrong foot this morning so I'm a bit moody.
That confused him, just few minutes ago she was smiling.
Jordan: Aah well then I guarantee you will be in mood very soon.
Then they heard voices
"Look who we have here. Our little pal with a crybaby"
The two teens then see four people.
Riley recognised two of them. One of them, the Cool Girl Rashida Jones is one of the students at Riley's new(old) school. She has dark hair partly dyed in blue and wears makeup. Riley remembered all too well. She had cool character indeed but that's only because she doesn't want her reputation to go low. 'Honestly I felt sorry for her, I should give her an advice sometime later'
The second one was with long black hair and skull on her t-shirt. That was Rashida's friend Hannah Phillips, she was very mean when Riley first met her and now ŕeminding her about that classroom cry Riley had. 'I never did find out why I felt sad right there and then..
Still it's rude to mock someone like that'
Jordan: Hannah stop that's really mean.
Hannah: Yeah sorry should've remembered that she's your crush-
Jordan: C-can we move along now?
Rashida: You are going to skate park don't you? We are heading there too.
Riley: Then maybe we should go together.
The other two were a different story.
The third person was 5'4" tall with a curvaceous build. Fair skin, scruffy black hair with violet streaks, and eyes brown , with lavender eye shadow. She wears a dark gray jacket over a white shirt, fashionably ripped dark gray leggings with violet patches, underneath a pair of black shorts with red highlights, black trainers with blue on them, and bare-knuckle gloves.
Good old fashioned goth styled person apparenty.
She turns to look at her "Hey Riles. Ready to go?"
She pulls out a fist to her.
Riley was puzzled before she remembered a fist bump.
Riley : Oh hiii...
And she returned a fist bump, which was not something extraordinary...
But then something happened, as if electricity ran through Riley's entity.
Memories started flowing in. Memories she did not know.
Some involved chasing. Some explosions.
Some had parties.
Many with robots...
Gogo : Riles? Riles?
Riley felt her head was caged.
Her food was asking for the exit...
"Scanning, there's a high pressure in your nerv system"
Riley didn't recognise this one either.
She lifts her head to see a round white balloon with black eyes with closable eyelids.
Riley : You are...
It then came too close for her comfort and... hugged her?
And again new names in her head popped...
Riley : Baymax?
Baymax : Scanning already done. Recommendations : Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals. Exercise regularly. Get plenty of sleep. Avoid excessive alcohol, tobacco, and substance use.
Rashida : Are you done hugging there? Or can we get started already?
Baymax : Just a few minutes.
Rashida sighs.
Riley could feel headache, this hurt and was even more embarassing now than skate incident.
She did as 'Baymax' said. She breathes in and breathes out. In, out, in out.
Baymax : Stress level lowered. Health is stabilised.
Jordan : Told you she is doing great.
Gogo : Okay now Baymax let her go. C'mon you all, put on your roller shoes!
Gogo and Baymax already have theirs. Rashida and Hannah put on theirs. Jordan brought two rollers does with him.
Jordan : Here I got dome for you too.
Riley smiled at that but she wasn't so sure anymore. With her mind flipping out,maybe rolling down isn't such a good idea.
Hannah : Riley c'mon don't you wanna fly down the streets? You've been quite excited about it.
Then another person came in from the opposite end of the street "That would take guts not just enthusiasm kids."
Hannah : Ouh it's you.
"Ouh it's me. Rashida how are you?"
He was a garbage man in boots, had a skull t-shirt like Hannah but with sunglasses on it, and he had headphones.
Rashida: Lay off Sid.
Riley paused again. She did remember Hannah talking about her brother Sid but she didn't remember ever meeting him in person, not until now at least. Probably because he died in an accident..
As Riley and Jordan get caught up in a conversation, Riley's emotions were in a pretty heated debate.
Anger: One Philipps wasn't good at start but we managed that. And now there are two of them?!
Disgust: Yeah but you should admit that Rashida girl has a not so bad style.
Anger: Ooh what's wrong? Is someone jealous here?
Envy : Well I certainly do really, look how we look in comparison here... no concerts for us..
Joy: Guys guys did anyone paid attention that we could have an identity crisis coming soon?
Ennui : So what?... We are already in a mess where we dont know what to do with life anymore...
Love : Everyone we came to spend time with our dear Jordan! And our friends! New or old!
Shame/Embarrassment : And what if we humiliate ourselves here?! Riley may leave red faced!!
Anxiety: Oh my gosh maybe you're right! What if she'll question her place in the world?!
Anger : Ah just great, as if Fear wasn't enough already...
Sadness: We went through that stage already when we were searching for profession?
Joy : And achieved recruitment in NASA.
In memory of Bing Bong mostly.
The four emotions still cant believe new emotions appeared in the HQ... They certainly didnt expect anyone more after a lifetime of being only four of them...
The memory orbs then started rolling out and screen playing out.
Anger: This Sid guy surely was off the hook like his sister.
Shame/Embarrassment : Was a shameless bully, to his mutilated toys too...
Fear: Luckily he didn't harass Riley. So gladly no physical danger is coming.
Disgust: Duh not yet, I still don't like him. What's with his style really? No wonder that cool girl isn't fond of him.
Envy : He at least is more laid back...
Anxious : And we instead can ruin everything any moment now!
Joy and Sadness looked over the memories "I don't undesrtand. This conversation shouldn't be happening right now"
Sadness: We are in the past but a different lifetime.
Fear: What if we are in alternative universe!?!?Ouh no...WE MAY END UP DYING HERE QUICKER THAN PREVIOUSLY!!
Joy: Fear calm down ok? We think too much in one day. We are not an angsty teen anymore... Well we are but we can behave maturely. Slowly and steadily.
Anger : Easy to say, except we may go through...
Love : Okay guys! When this boy leaves, let me handle this. A good drive of care never hurts on a ride.
She really reminds of Joy somewhat too...
Outside World
Sid: Wow chill out babe. It's alright. I was just doing my job when I saw you chatting here by COINCIDENCE. No biggie, but kiddos I would suggest to not come near me when I'm in a bad mood or else...
Baymax : Scanning, your clothes are contaminated. Sanitary is required.
Gogo : You heard him Phillips, go take a shower, you toy maniac.
Jordan, Rashida and Hannah chuckled at that.
Sid looked annoyed.
Fellow Garbage Man: Sid! Are you done there? Get going.
Sid: Hmph Coming Coul , whatever. Have your fun, I'm out!
Sid made his way toward garbage truck which then rode down to the next street
Gogo : Ready to go?
Jordan: Let's roll out!
Rashida: Yep let's go!
Riley: 'Well I guess I'll just have to be careful.' Okay then, let's do it. Won't leap , won't fly.
Gogo : Now that's the spirit.
Baymax : I detected a reference to story Baller-
Hannah was the first to go in as she skates down the hill.
Hannah : No, no, no more talk! Only Motion!
Rashida went next.
Rashida : Here I go!
Jordan follows them.
Jordan : Okay Rock 'N Rooooll!!
Gogo : Ready for skating Baymax? You too Riley, just look before you leap.
Riley was sweating a little as she looks how Jordan crashed into garbage can.
Riley : Omg. Guess it won't be without bandages.
She then puts on a helmet.
Baymax : I should download information on skating safety.
Gogo : Good, do it IN PRACTICE!
She then pushed them forward.
Riley felt air hitting her face as Baymax states for both of their thoughts «I'm not in control»
They both uncontrollably rolled down the hill passing multiple stores.
Riley nearly crashed into a guy who was watching his phone
She would've told him to watch where he stands if she could just hold her balance.
Riley tries to keep her legs straight 'Don't slip! Don't slip!'
She was too old for all of this.
Baymax was ahead of her , racing towards the adults before Gogo switched him the left into the alleyway.
She herself managed to grab by the column and was spinning
Riley was getting dizzy now
Gogo then stopped her and turned her to the alleyway as well.
Woth her eyes rolling she didn't see cats jumping in her way. She tries to get them off only to to find herself skating backwards.
Gogo : Riley jump! JUMP!
Riley didn't like her tone and hopped up as she avoided the garbage.
She could hear Baymax smashing through piles of garbage through the «Good Luck Alley», yet another name she'll think about later.
She then seesa Japanese styled restaurant with a shoe falling into soup.
'Eww I wouwou't eat that!'
Riley : Sorry for trouble young sir!
She then had birds flyingspast her suddenly scaring her.
She roll past the delivery guy woth boxes dropped and then saw someone harassing a guy.
Riley: Hey hurt him and ill call the poliiiii!
She looked to the front as she headed to the truck on the road.
Luckily Jordan followed them and turned her around.
Jordan : Okay I can see why you were not in for it!
Gogo : A couch alert!
The two sees the two men carrying a blue sofa and Baymax is about to collide with them.
However Baymax simply picked them up for a ride.
Gogo : Okay not what I had in mind but also good!
She was surprised how Baymax managed to turn around with all the extra weight.
Baymax : Your heart rate is accelerating. You'd like to-
Jordan : BM! Old geezers ahead!
Gogo : I got this!
Gogo managed to move some out of the way.
Some, one however got picked along the way.
Jordan : Not quick enough!
Riley : Okay that's it! Where's the stop here?!
Gogo : Alright listen both of you! The breaks are on the back!
Riley : The breaks? Oh right!
All three pushed on them to stop.
Jordan : Phew wasn't so bad right?
Riley : Yeah next time I'll get training instructions first.
The couch was put down and looks like the elder woman appears to have came in time for her 102nd birthday.
She thanked Baymax «Thank you Sonny»
But before she went inside, Riley decided to congratulate her
«Happy birthday to you. I hope you'll enjoy each moment of your life»
She then picks Riley's cheek «I wish the same for you young flower»
She left, with Jordan surprised looking at her «You switched mood fast. You don't even know her though, right?»
Riley : Well, I remember my great aunt Ellie spending her time with me once. I guess she just reminded me of her.
Baymax : Some researchers believe there's a limit on how long it's physically possible to live: perhaps 125 years. So she may have 23 years still left if her conditions are well.
Jordan : Ooookaaaay. Can we go back to our stunts?
Baymax : Those stunts had positive outcome.
Gogo : See? Told ya, you could handle it. Soon you too maybe dared-GAAH!
She was about to fall off pier into the bay but Baymax caught her.
Jordan giggles before Gogo glares «Tell anyone and you'll get it frome me»
Jordan : Sure sure hey it looks like Hannah and Rashida went the other way.
Gogo : Meh they'll find their way back. In the meantime we could use a tour through the city.
Baymax : I can search for a map in my database.
Jordan : BM, just roll out already.
While they were chatting, Riley looked out the at sea horizon. It was one of the sights that gave her comfort... it does so now.
Coming to terms with the new life will be tougher than she thought...
But no. Not giving up her spirit yet. Doubts will always remain though. She may miss it one day...
She then feels a hand on her shoulder, looking over it was Gogo.
Gogo : Hey listen Riles, here take this.
She hands a player with headphones out to Riley
Riley : Whst is this?
Gogo : This Mp3 player for a song, something that may help keep your head clear. Just select a song you like and roll out.
Riley : Ouh... thanks, I'm glad for that.
Gogo and Riley fist bumped again, new memories still incoming.
Gogo then tolls over to Jordan and Baymax waiting to go.
Riley looked at the horizon one more time as she searched for a song... one of them she feels is the right one to pick.
And as she rolls out with the others, beautiful lyrics were played...
~Wandering child of the earth
~Do you know just how much you're worth?
~You have walked this path since your birth
~You were destined for more
~There are those who'll tell you you're wrong
~They will try to to silence your song
~But right here is where you belong
~So don't search anymore
~You are the dawn of a new day that's waking
~A masterpiece still in the making
~The blue in an ocean of grey
~You are right where you need to be
~Poised to inspire and to succeed
~You'll look back and you'll realize one day
~In your eyes there is doubt
~As you try to figure it out
~But that's not what life is about
~So have faith there's a way
~Though the world may try to define you
~It can't take the light that's inside you
~So don't you dare try to hide
~Let your fears fade away
~You are the dawn of a new day that's waking
~A masterpiece still in the making
~The blue in an ocean of grey
~You are right where you need to be
~Poised to inspire and to succeed
~You'll look back and you'll realize one day
~You are the dawn of a new day that's waking
~A masterpiece still in the making
~The blue in an ocean of grey
~You are right where you need to be
~Poised to inspire and to succeed
~Soon you'll finally find your own way
This was a pretty long chapter. Truly felt existential and emotional. For both fun and sad ways at the end.
I will be honest your expectations of this story may rise and fall. I'll just do what I can so I hope it'll be good enough.
With Inside Out 2, there'll be much material for the story forward in 2024. After I first finish up my "Frozen Leap" story that is.
STAY TUNED FOR MORE.