WORK IN PROGRESS River ~Chronicle Of The Spirits

9.

"So...River, hm? What's that about?"

"What do you mean?"

We are still sitting on the couch next to each other.
It's been five minutes since Tony and Michael left.
The doctor said that I broke Tony's nose and his knee can't be used for a long while.

"Serves him right!
That happens when you mess with me. Idiot."
I notice how my hands form to fists while I feel how the anger rises in me.

Taking a deep breath I calm down and look at Feycal to continue the talk.

"You said my name is River. You hopefully know it's not my name.
Why did you say that?"

"Ah, that... It's a long story. I-"

"Well, I think we have enough time now.
And you promised me to tell me what I want to know.
So start explaining, please."

Silence.

"Yeah. Fine"

I make myself comfortable while Feycal stares deeply in thoughts at the wall.

"As you might know, you are in a ninja village. Our village is called Seal.
Yeah."

"Why am I here?"

"You remember that piece of paper in the book, right? Well, how should I explain this...
It's kind of a sign.
A sign for us to keep u safe.
This piece of paper brought you here to us."

"So what or where is here ?"

"What do you mean?"
He looks at me confused.

"You have to know I woke up in a different place. I am still confused because I don't know if I am in a different time, place or even a different world or-"

"Oh, I got what you mean.
No, you are still on the planet earth.
No change of the year or something.
You are just in a different place."

"Okay. Why am I in this house and why are you here?"

"I live here and I will keep an eye on you myself."

"Uh, why would you do this? Don't you have enough work to do?"

"It does have a reason, trust me. But I think it's too early to tell you this. It's quite personal, too.
But you can reckon that I am going to adopt you. "

"What?"

"What, what?"

"What?!"

"Uh, wh-"

"Dude, you can't just adopt and keep me here? You are still a stranger to me and I have a family somewhere outside! And I think they are going to search for me.
And why even?"

I notice how he winced a bit when I mentioned the word "family".

"I wonder what happened to him in the past"

"I am sorry if I offended you. But I am really confused and don't know what to do..." I say softly to the at the ground staring Elder.

"It's okay. I know what you mean.
Just try to control yourself better.
Well...how should I start.
Right.
You can't leave because since you know about us it is nearly impossible for you to live like you used to again.
That's why you have to stay here."

"But school? And I bet my parents won't let go of me that easily. How you going to handle this?
And how do you even know that I can't live 'normal' again?"