The Pursue of Diamonds

Link 1- Ruby was my Name

    It was dark outside just as it was dark inside. I opened my eyes and it was still dark. It has always been.
    Before I knew it, morning rolled around. Today would probably be another dull 24 hours. "Dia! Breakfast is ready", Mell shouted from the floor below. I felt around the floor with my feet. It was cold. My slippers were not there.  I got up and knelt to the floor, feeling around with my hand this time. All in futile effort. I didn't need them. I got up and reached out. My fingers brushed by the wall. Good, I wasn't far from the door. I walked out.
     In a second, my hand slipped from the rails. I hit the floor hard. I didn't fall from the top of the staircase, I just missed two steps. "Dia! Are you alright?" Mell asked as she came toward me. Every vibration of her steps captured in the soles of my feet. She stopped in front of me. "I'm fine" I replied. I opened my eyes. "Dia you should be more careful! Can  you walk? Does it hurt anywhere?" Mell asked frantically. I looked at her. "I'm fine. " I got up by myself and took a few steps in place just to show her. I heard her sigh in relief.
I reached out again and I felt the rail again. I was suddenly hungry. I walked quickly to the kitchen and sat down in front of my breakfast. "The plate's been set, go ahead and dig in!" Mell shouted from down the hall. She didn't follow me.
       I ate quickly. Food in this house has always been flavorless but today it was more flavorless than usual. Yuck. I learned that word from school. A special school.
      I arrived on time. Mell tapped me on the shoulder. "Your walking stick", she handed me the stick. I tossed it. It hit the ground with a clang. Such a pretty sound. I loved it.  It made my ears jerk to alert and made this world a little more bearable. "Dia. This has got to be the last time.  "I know you hate the darn stick but you got to use it. I'd hate to scold you this early in the morning. " Mell said. I imagine her face serious like her tone. I smiled a bit. "Scold me? Your not even my mother. " I shot back. I imagine her face turn red and flames of fury sprouting out in all directions. Mell didn't move. "I'm going to be late" I said. She finally bent down and picked up the stick. She shoved the stick in my hand. The car door slammed. She left without a word.
        Well I was looking for a fight. She just didn't respond. I should've ticked her slowly along the line not shoot a fatal blow. Oh well, I should focus on class for now. This school is special. It has only one big classroom for general studies. An art studio and a library. Both are huge. There's a play ground on the roof. Not a real play ground, just a bunch of wires and a deflated ball on a field. I bumped into something-or rather someone. "Who-"."DIAMOND! Good morning!". I looked up and pushed him away from me. It was Jade. He's in my class and not really different from me except he came from a dirty rich family. Dirty rich. I'm actually surprised how he came out as "not spoiled produce" considering his status. Well I guess I'm not in the mood to chat. I quickly walked down the hallway. I should be careful.
        Mrs. Carol came in the room not long after I sat down. "Today's a special day! Like everyday!" She exclaimed. More like a let-down day more than any other day. Ha ha. I'm being sarcastic. Someone else came in following her. A boy -a young man. Heavy swift steps. Solid echoes unlike the clicking of Mrs. Carol's heels. "We have a new student. He came from New York. Welcomes!" Squeaked Mrs. Carol. Wow. He must really be her type.
       "Introduce yourself and your seats next to Dia. Dia raise your hand!" I raised my hand. "Hello, my name's Emerald Green. " he said smoothly. Laughter escaped from my mouth. Oops. "Hey, your name's Diamond right? Nice to meet you!" He said in response. He didn't sound offended. "My name's quite funny isn't it? I think so too." I imagine his hand stretched out to me-a handshake. I looked up at him. "Ruby Red" I said. "What?" He asked in confusion. "My name's Ruby Red". "Wait wasn't your name--","call me Ruby"I cut into his words. "Ruby. " I said again. "A-alright uh Ruby, nice to meet you." He stammered. I looked at him and smiled. Asking me for a handshake -isn't that too much? He got the message. His clothes shifted as he let down his hand. He sat down next to me. "Ruby Red" he whispered in thought. I pretended not to hear. My hearing is better than the norm after all.