Highschool Strangers

III- Dark City Streets

It was sunsetting, the sky dancing with whisky clouds and beautiful colours. They rode on their rusty bikes through the country road, the city skyline in their sights. The air rushed past them as they moved faster, a whipping sound surrounding their ears.

Callie's straight hair flew back, her eyes closed, feeling the moment. Blake rode beside her, his skin shone in a golden fashion. He flashed a competitive white smile. "Oho? Wanna race?" Callie didn't hesitate, and rode faster, going ahead. "Hey! That's cheating!" Blake quickly caught up to her, and with ease, surpassed her. Callie caught up, with short of breath and a laughing curse.

They continued further, with each passing moments getting nearer to their destination. The gravel roads turned into cement, there were old lamp posts overhead. Street dogs would bark at them as they flew past. As it got more crowded, they had to slow down. Blake almost ran over a little old lady if he hadn't stopped in time!

They strolled their bikes behind a lonely alley, and secured them with flimsy wire. "Just in case." As they walked out, they wondered what to do. "Do you have anything on ya?" Callie searched every pocket Blake had. "Hey HEY. No, I don't have anythi-" Callie took out a shiny, golden card out of his back pocket. "What's this?" Blake sighed but quietly laughed. "I found it on the ground, so I thought there might be something on it."

They headed down to the commercial center, an outdoor mall, per say. The small stars were twinkling overhead, the sky a deep purple. The shops were open until midnight, as it was late summer. The temperature a comfortable cool, just enough for people to hang around. Decorative coloured light bulbs were strung around, illuminating the streets.

A red neon sign boldly stated: " テレビゲーム" They smiled at each other. It didn't matter that they didn't know what it means, just one look at through the window and you knew exactly what it was. A video game store. Callie quickly ran in, the door swung open, and hit the wall. "Whoops.  Sorry!"

They walked around and marveled in the video game glory. They sold everything related to gaming the games, the consoles, the steam gift cards, the action figures and much,  MUCH more. Blake walked up to the cashier, and spoke. He was glad he answered back in English. "How much money can we spend on this card? " The young asian man rang up his golden card. "Sir, it says unlimited," He spoke in a rough English accent. "You can spend as much as you'd like."

"Well, that's great then!" Callie took out a piece of paper and showed it to the man.

●PS4 Pro
●X- Box One S Forza Horizon 3 bundle,
●Wii U 
●HTC vive
● Two Asus ROG GT51 desktops
● four Asus VC239H monitors.
● four 500$ steam gift cards
●Two Razer Blackwidow Chroma V2 keyboards
●Two razer MAMBA mouses.
●Two Razer ManO' War headphones ●Four wireless xbox controllers.
●Three CyberPower 6-Outlet extensions

Blake just stared at his best friend, like she had gone insane. "When did you write that? And it's not like we can AFFORD that!" Callie pointed at the card. "Are ya sure?"

The cashier started typing it on the computer. " The total is 2185664 ¥, we'll deliver it to your location." Blake reluctantly handed the golden card and charged it there.  Callie told him the adress of their dorm building and room.

Blake walked out stunned, Callie with a grin on her face. "I can't believe that worked." Blake walked ahead, then turned around to walk backwards, facing Callie. "Well, where are we going to put all of our new things?" Callie's face turned pale. "Crap, forgot about that.  I guess we have to go buy some desks and stands... and maybe a 64" flat screen TV with 4k and 1080p!" They walked towards another store where they sold what they needed. "We are spoiling ourselves." Blake had a guilty look on his face. Callie nudged him and smiled. "It's about time, you deserve to be!"

They bought everything else, A T.V,  sound systems, two computer desks, chairs, and even their own high speed wifi. It would all be delivered to their dorms, with an extra fee, of course. "I swear I'm dreaming." Blake couldn't believe it. Callie skipped ahead. "You're the one who got the card, and I know who it belongs to." He smirked, his bright smile reflected the street lights. "You don't think we'll get in trouble for it?"

Just then, two figures appeared behind Blake. Callie's eyes opened wide in surprise and alarm. The taller figure grabbed hold of Blake, the other Callie. Blake instantly got into defensive mode, instinctively kicking the figure. It yelped in pain as Blake's  foot came into contact with its shins.

Free from the figures hold, he ran towards Callie's captor. "Let go of me!" Callie was clearly struggling, her attempts to be let go were futile. The figure held down her arms (by hugging her waist). It carried her away with ease. Blake struck it in the side of the head, freeing Callie. She instantly took out a pocket knife and slashed its arm.

"Why'd you do that?" Blake and Callie were fleeing the scene, running to safety. "It hurt me, so I'll hurt it!" A malicious look flashed on her face. "Come on, I think they're after us." The area was no longer lit and comfortably safe. The streetlights were either broken or dim, trash littered the floor. Blake didn't like it, but they ran on.

They approached an abandoned  building, ran inside and shut the door. " I think we're safe now." Callie wheezed out, she didn't have much endurance. A laugh rang throughout the building. " Nope I don't like this at all." A slender figure appeared. "Pitiful fools." A gas was released, putting Blake and Callie to sleep. The slender figure shook her head, it was Okuda Mitsu, the president's right hand.

"Mustn't we remind you not the mess with her? "