Indigo
Chapter 3
In a fish net tank top, Dren stood in front of her bedroom mirror, staring at her reflexion then lifting her hand to slowly touch it, but it cracked when her fingers were too close. She flinched, retreating her hand then rubbing the back of her neck, sighing. Luckily it wasn't a huge crack like last time; when her body was no longer stable from another force. Dren walked to her bed, grabbing a white vest and putting it on. There was an over sized sword resting against the corner by the door. People often wonder how such a small girl can carry the weapon with ease. Even some boys offered to carry it for her, but Dren knew better. If they were to run off with it, they wouldn't get far. They forget what she is sometimes, she guesses. Dren eyed the sword but thought otherwise that she wouldn't need it and left her apartment.
She walked down the street, it was all sand with patches of grass here and there though, no roads or anything of that sort, everyone had to walk to their destination around this place, or take the train to other cities. The streets weren't quite that busy at this time; people either had jobs, they were away, or just in their homes. Her crystal swung slightly on its necklace around her waist with each step.
Up ahead, a familiar figure was coming in her direction. As they got closer, she could make out the black shaded bang cut hair that glinted a midnight blue in the soft sun light; Gen. Her hands were in her pockets, her expression indifferent. It made it hard for one to tell if something was bothering her. Then they passed each other, so close that their shoulders barely touched. Dren stopped in her tracks, a few seconds passed, the wind blew slightly causing her hair to move. When she turned her head, she saw that Gen too had stopped and was looking at her. Dark eyes showing no emotion.
Dren inwardly grimaced, clenching her hands into fists until her knuckles turned white.
Forcing herself to relax, she started," You're Gen right?" The girl only stared ahead. She didn't really feel it was necessary when Dren already knew the answer. They turned their bodies to face each other dead on. It was as if Gen was copying her movements.
Dren shrugged off the ignored statement but carried on," My name is Dren Herron," she held out a hand, smiling," Nice to have someone new here in Sun City." Gen looked at her hand, debating whether to shake it or not, then freed her left hand from her pocket and grabbed the brunette's.
" Hn." she let her hand drop and watched Dren carefully.
" I was going to the Diner to meet up with some friends.... You can come too if you don't mind?" her eyes were almost hopeful.
Really Gen just wanted to get back home before her uncle began to worry. But to go home with the thought of having made "friends" in this city would probably make him happy so she agreed to it.
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The Diner was a nice little restaurant, Gen had to admit, and the food wasn't bad either. The floors were a plain pattern of black and white tiles. The lights were dimmed, and there were many booths and a bar in the center. In the back were the kitchens. Gen sat next to Dren since she was the only one she was familiar with. Three other girls sat across from them, whom introduced themselves as Sebrina, Sharon, and Kerin.
Sebrina and Kerin were talking to each other, well Sebrina was doing the most talking, Kerin just watched with mild, bored interest. Gen munched on her flavored bread, watching Kerin closely. There was something in her eyes that was sort of odd and hard to tell under the dim light.
" Gen?" her eyes snapped to the person in front of her. Sebrina placed a weak smiled on her face," What brought you to Sun City?"
" Something happened back at home. So my Uncle Frea decided it best to leave." She ate the rest of her bread for once feeling content.
Sharon asked," Really? What happened?"
Dren was about to scold her for being in other people's business but Gen answered," I don't really want to talk about it." she gripped her glass of water, bringing it to her lips then drinking it.
" Do you have any siblings?" Gen glared at Sebrina briefly before cooling her features again. She wished this subject wasn't such a sensitive one for her.
" I... Have a brother. That's it," she knew they would question her more so she went on with it," but he doesn't stay with us. He joined a secret organization." her brows furrowed in frustration, the corner of her lip twitched into a half smile. And that's all you need to know... she thought as she rose up.
" Thanks for letting me come here with you, Dren. I'm sorry but I have to get home before my uncle think something's happened to me." she tried to look apologetic and reached into her pocket to pull out her share of money for the meal. Before anymore hesitation, she turned on her heels and began walking to the door, ignoring the farewells from behind her.
Once she was outside, Gen inhaled deeply. The air here was pleasant considering all of the trees around the city. Lunar City had a decent atmosphere as well but thinking about that place only made her suffocate.
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Hana punched, kicked, jumped, and tried to do combinations of each. She and her father were training in the training room that was connected to the first house of the Matino Compound. Jerard stood back watching near the wall in his black kimono.
" You're footing is off, Hana. You're not focused." her father said with warning in his tone as he blocked her hits. Hana wore black yoga pants that hugged at her ankles with a black fitting t shirt. She ran to her father to be only blown back by a force coming from his purple flamed hands. Hana grunted when she landed hard on her side then immediately stood back on her feet.
The purple flames returned to her hands, the crystal around her neck glowed angrily at anyone who dared to look directly at it. She charged again, jumped in the air lifting her right arm with a balled flaming fist and stuck at her father. He swiftly dodged it by moving back a few step. Hana landed on her feet momentarily before leaping forward striking with her left hand with a "hah" escaping her mouth. The man launched out his palm pushing her arm away and turned sideways to kick her in the stomach. Hana fell again coughing from the wind being knocked out of her.
Jerard's eyebrow twitched, holding back his need to intervene. Her father never showed mercy whenever in training sessions.
" We will continue this some other time. You need to build up your speed as well." He glanced down at her, making the flames go away from his hands, then exited the room.
Jerard gradually stood and attended to his small friend.
" Hey, are you alright?" Hana opened her eyes to seeing him leaning over her from the side. She blushed slightly," Yeah. I think so." He smiled at her embarrassment, or what he thought was embarrassment at least, and grabbed her hand to help her up.
Both oblivious that they were being watched with white eyes outside the window. They couldn't have noticed it, the thing was so far away but his keen eyes could see a great distance. Suddenly it disappeared into the depths of the dark night, and the city can sleep peacefully once more.
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