(Note: I’m writing this late at night without my glasses and running on like- 4 hours of sleep, please excuse any spelling mistakes I may make. The chapter begins below) “Hello?” A new voice. A stranger. Not hers, never hers, not again..please not again! I barely notice the pain in my arm as a push open the door I came through, ever so slightly, peaking through. And I see her, mumbling, middle aged? She looks…kind. An avian with wings too small, shifter? Or canary…her hair is cut short, in a bun, half up half down. And she wears a dress that falls below her knees in a nice pinkish purple color. Is she going through my stuff?! She mumbles something. “Who…..this….abandoned?” That’s all I could catch. She looks up! Did she notice me?!? “Oh hello it’s alright! I won’t- I won’t hurt you?”…she did. I step out into the dim light of the original room I was in. “Step away from the bag…” I say, struggling to raise my axe. Great watchers I’m so- weak! She raises her hands “hey, hey! I’m not here to hurt you! Let’s lower the weapon…kid…what are you doing here alone??” Now I see it..she has a ring, married? Hm. “Kid?! I’m- sixteen! That’s practically an adult! “ “Oh please, this act you’re doing doesn’t make you seem tough. You’re hurt, scared. What happened?” “Who are you…and maybe I’ll tell you more.” “I’m canary. I heard..something going on here and thought I sound investigate it.” She responds I laugh “canary?! Your parents couldn’t give you a better name?” She only smiles. And offering smile, one that tells that she’s..safe. Is she?she seems so…kind. I carefully approach, grabbing my bag “For what it’s worth, it’s not horrible. I’m sorry- I- I don’t mean- what I mean is- I’m Estelle. “ “It’s alright. Why don’t you come home with me? Nora and I should use guest and this…well this isn’t a great place to stay. Please? “ What. Did she just- offer..something? Is she lying?! I want to trust her- I want- I want this. To be someplace safe- but is she- I- “who’s Nora?” I hear myself say before I can register what I’m doing. “My wife! Of course. You’ll love her. “ she responds. “…maybe a few nights. Nothing permanent! I’m not-….thank you,” and that’s the end. She just…no questions asked…welcomed me…so we walked in silence the rest of the way to her apartment, me flinching at every little sound.. and her waiting to make sure I’m alright.
That’s the end of the third chapter! This was mainly to introduce canary so I can post my art if her- uh- Intro!: Previous: Next:
