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Post by Lucas Vender on Jun 2, 2006 22:10:44 GMT -5
The air was soft and the moon a glow. A fragile boy leaned against the ferry boat. He had sneaked in, for he had no money for a ticket but it had been his dream to see the Statue. He smiled at his childish attitude. For the first time in his life, he felt like he didn't have a care in the world. The moon reflected off the water in such a glorious matter. It reminded the boy of his mother. He missed her all too much. The boy smiled at the water and retreated to the other side of the boat to gaze at what lay ahead of him.
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Post by Reji on Jun 2, 2006 23:07:33 GMT -5
The Statue of Liberty...how nice that will be. Reji sat alone on the right side of the ferry. Sure, spending three dollars on a ticket was really dumb, but she was feeling depressed lately. Edu and Talim hopped around her impatiently. They wanted to go flying, but Reji never let them out of her sight, especially at night. But she decided to let the ravens fly around a bit nearby. So, with a heavy sigh, she picked them both up and set them on the rail over the water. Edu took off at once, whileTalim huddled close to Reji. "It's okay," she whispered, stroking Talim's head feathers. "he'll be fine."
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Post by Lucas Vender on Jun 3, 2006 9:52:17 GMT -5
Lucas lay his head against the railing of ferry. It was hard and cold. He fondled with his lip ring, making it bleed a little. Then he shut his eyes, when suddenly he heard a noise of a crow. Crows fly across water? Lucas studied the area where the crow came from, when his eyes laid upon a girl. He smiled. The wind blew across his face. Lucas just stared at her. he hasn't spoken to a girl in the longest of time. He flinched when he saw her crow but he then relaxed. Lucas just stayed where he was, watching the girl and her crows.
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Post by Reji on Jun 3, 2006 9:56:27 GMT -5
Eventually, Talim took to the skies with her brother. Edu was doing wild G's and zizgzags, and Reji had to make sure he didn't collide with a seagull. She turned around to lean against the rail and wait for them to come back. After a few seconds, she became aware of someone looking at her. A boy that she hadn't even noticed. Hm, that was odd. Reji looked in his direction. "Hello."
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Post by Lucas Vender on Jun 3, 2006 10:04:24 GMT -5
Lucas was stunned at the sound of the girl's voice. His body shivered and he realized he shouldn't get too excited. He smiled at her and parted his lips. Hi. I didn't mean to stare. I was just... His words got stuck in his throat. He didn't know what to say next. Lucas's head sunk a little. He tried not to show this girl his face. He didn't want her to know he was embarassed. It's been awhile since he had an encounter with another person. Sometimes he thought he had lost his voice.
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Post by Reji on Jun 3, 2006 10:08:52 GMT -5
Reji watched him curiously, then smiled. "On your way to see Miss Torch Lady, are you?" Edu flew back to the rail and gave the boy a questioning sqwawk. "Oh, this is Edu. He won't bite you, but he likes to make noise at people."
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Post by Lucas Vender on Jun 3, 2006 10:47:16 GMT -5
Lucas nodded his head to her question. He always wanted to see Lady Liberty. A crow landed on the rail, she introduced it to him. A crow? What a very unlikely pet. He smiled almost forgetting about the squirming turtle in his pocket. Lucas took his pet out and placed it on his hand. This is Sherman. He's my pet turtle. Lucas blushed a little. She had a crow and he had a turtle. He laughed a little inside.
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Post by Reji on Jun 3, 2006 13:29:15 GMT -5
"He's so cute!" Reji smiled at the little turtle. "And actually, these are ravens. The shy one's Edu's sister, Talim. But don't feel bad; everybody calls these guys crows." She stood on one foot to keep it from going numb. "Does Sherman come with you everywhere?"
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Post by Lucas Vender on Jun 3, 2006 15:11:38 GMT -5
Oh. They're Ravens. Lucas felt kind of stupid for calling them crows but was reassured when she said everybody called them crows. Umm. Yeah. Sherman pretty much lives in my pocket. He chuckled but it quickly faded. He remembered he was broke and had no choice. Sherman had to live in his pocket. He didn't want him to die or anything. Umm. I didn't quite catch your name. he paused. I'm Lucas.
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Post by Reji on Jun 3, 2006 15:14:15 GMT -5
"My name's Reji." She smiled, pushing windswept hair from her eyes as she spoke. "Nice to meet you."
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Post by Lucas Vender on Jun 3, 2006 15:20:38 GMT -5
Nice t-to meet you t-too. Lucas stuttered a little. He had weird ways of talking. Must have been BETA. Lucas then drifted away in deep thought. His life has been very different since BETA. The rampages and the changes that happened to him were all too real.
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Post by Reji on Jun 3, 2006 15:29:01 GMT -5
Reji looked back out at the sea. It was for once a quiet, peaceful day, and seagulls were everywhere. She glanced down to see her fingers sparking blue energy again. "Um..do you know anything about Beta?" she asked, without looking up. "Tha lab...kidnapping...and...stuff?"
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Post by Lucas Vender on Jun 3, 2006 15:35:07 GMT -5
Lucas glanced at her when she mentioned BETA and then looked out to sea. Yeah..I do. He let out a deep sigh before putting his head into his arms. BETA had ruined his life. He didn't want to be a rampaging beast for the rest of his life. Lucas turned to her. What's your power? His eyes were wide. Lucas held himself close. I'm a beast. He turned away when he mentioned this to her. As if feeling that she would be disgusted that he was a beast. I guess I shouldn't have told her my power. She probably will shun me like all the others.
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Post by Reji on Jun 3, 2006 15:40:49 GMT -5
Reji raised her hand so that the middle and index finger were together and concentrated. Blue sparks went from one hand to the other. "Electricity," she said sadly. "And...you say you're a beast? You don't seem like one to me."
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Post by Lucas Vender on Jun 3, 2006 15:57:09 GMT -5
Lucas turned around to see the electricity run though Reji's hands. Well, I am a beast. I don't know how to control this..thing inside me. He sighed. His face moved towards the sea. But then a smiled slithered its way onto his face. Besides, I didn't get the cool power. He turned around and saw Lady Liberty approaching. He lifted his arms in the air. We're almost there!
(( I have to go. Bye!))
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Post by Reji on Jun 3, 2006 17:16:09 GMT -5
"Oh, finally!" Reji grinned as she went to the other side of the rail to see. There was Torch Lady, in all her pride and glory. "I've never been, what's it like up there?"
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Post by Lucas Vender on Jun 3, 2006 19:05:20 GMT -5
Well, I've never been here before. Since I'm in New York, might as well see the sights. He breathed in. The green statue look down NYC with empowering glory. She had been the symbol of liberty, honor and peace. Who didn't want to see her? Lucas smiled at Reji. Do you want to go all the way to the top with me? He blushed a little. He was nervous about asking a girl to do something with him. He was a little rusty.
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Post by Reji on Jun 3, 2006 19:44:54 GMT -5
Reji felt heat flare over her cheeks. "Sure, that's be cool." Edu and Talim had returned by now, and Reji let them hop into her backpack, as usual. "Hope no one sees the 'stowaways'," she remarked, laughing a little.
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Post by Lucas Vender on Jun 4, 2006 15:19:30 GMT -5
Lucas chuckled at her remark. When the ferry stopped at the dock, Lucas hopped off. He stuck his hand out for Reji to take. May we go? Lucas's eyes flashed with anticipation. This...date would surely be fun. Lucas smiled to himself. He closed his eyes and bowed, with his hand still out to Reji.
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Post by Reji on Jun 4, 2006 16:23:12 GMT -5
Reji smiled and took his hand, blushing only a little. Edu sqawked quietly, and she quickly shushed him. "Ok, let's go."
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