The Blue Stone Alley

I'm not gonna get killed

"Keira, are you sure you don't want me to drop you off the airport?" My mom says, her voice has this subtle worried tones in it. I know anytime she's gonna cry.

"Ma, It'll be better if I'm just gonna leave all by myself. You know, I don't want to cry in the middle of the airport just because I realized that I'll be gone for 2 years." I said while walking towards her and gave her a hug.

"I-I just can't imagine you gone and away for that long, I know we are always fighting over even in the tiniest things but..." Tears started to roll down her face. "But, I'm really gonna miss you." She continued.

"Aww, ma... I don't wanna come to the airport with my eyes very puffy. Don't make me cry, goodness gracious!" I said, giggling a bit.

"Take care of your self, you understand? No high risk adventures in there. Are we clear?" My dad said, looks like he's been holding some little tears from falling too.

"Hey Pa, I think your eyes were really watery..." I said to him smiling and spreading my arms up for a hug.

He hugged me tight... "As I said, don't get yourself killed. Okay?"

I broke the hug and I nodded my head yes. "I promise, I not gonna get myself killed." I smiled. "Besides, I'm not travelling from Manila to Gotham just to get myself in trouble... If I want to mess my life up, I could just do it in low budget." I said playfully.

We all laughed, trying to hide the fact that we're really gonna miss each other.

"I really think I should go, I don't wanna be late for my flight." I stated while grabbing my baggages.

"Yes you should. Besides, the cab is waiting outside already." My father said.

After the cab driver loaded my baggages in the trunk I get inside the cab, opening the window down.

I looked at my parents and wave at them goodbye. "Bye! I'll call or text everyday don't worry. I promise!"

"Send us a message when you landed, okay?" My mom said

"Okay... I love you, bye." And I blew a kiss to them.

The cab started running, I miss my parents already... And I was only 300 meters away from them. I sighed as sadness takes over my emotions.

So yeah, I'm literally gonna cross the globe... I was here in the philippines and I need to travel to Gotham City.

Why?

Because I want to see the real life terror that has been going on there.

No--

Actually, I'm gonna be studying for my future... Because I need to get a good diploma to slap in to my future employer's face. I'm going study inside the city where everything appears to be chaotic and let us say, a bit frightful for my liking.

"Ma'am we're here." The cab driver said.

"How much?"

"135 pesos." Btw, peso is the Philippine currency. Just so you know.

I paid him and got inside the departure area. I got all the papers and baggages checked. Though I still need to wait for an hour.

Time passed.

I'm currenlty sitting inside the plane, I'm near the window, so I manage to take a few picture using my phone. Anyways, it's my first time.

It's actually weird, the flight don't have a lot of passengers. I mean, it's not enough to occupy all the seats. Unlike the flights going to Japan, Canada or some other parts of the world. Well, I know... Not everybody would ever want to go in to a city that has been always in the news for so many terror attacks. But I do.

The plane took-off, I felt excited... I just don't know how and what to feel. I am riding an airplane, a goddamn airplane!

I'm so overwhemed by my emotions. One minute I wanted to scream in excitement, the next one I want to puke. But I can't show that because I barely know the people around me.

"Do you need anything ma'am" the flight attendant asked me. Damn, I am so flattered to be called a 'maam'. As You know I'm only 18. Simple joys should I say?

"Can you get me uh, water?"

"Here ma'am." As she handed me the bottle of water. "Is this your first time riding a plane ma'am?" She asked politely.

"Yes. And I feel a bit dizzy, but I can handle it... Maybe it's just the mix emotions I'm getting at this moment." Then I smiled.

"Oh I see." She smiled back. "By the way, hope you won't mind if I ask... Why are you going to Gotham?"

"I'm gonna study there for couple of years."

"In Gotham? Mmh... Pretty odd place to study." She said still smiling.

I just smiled. "Maybe A little challenge for me."

"Sure it is ma'am." She was about to walk but she added... "Oh if you're feeling really dizzy, I suggest you sleep for a while." And she continued walking.

"I really like little chitchats." I said to my self as I sighed.

Gotham, Gotham... Why does it feel like Any moment I'm gonna die when I step a foot in that freaking city?

"Maybe sleeping won't hurt that much." I said quietly as I closed my eyes to sleep.