The Ruins

Chapter 5/Part 2: Club Inn

Mabel**

Train rides weren't as fun anymore. I just sat around and read books, drank tea, and ate some Norwegian chocolates. Yuck. I decided to go and visit my Aunt and Uncle in New York, then travel to go see a friend of mine in Tokyo, Japan.

I hit my head against the seat in front of me, hearing the driver speak over the intercom.

"Hello passengers. It seems as if we had a wee of an accident in the train tracks. You'll have to stay at the Club Inn across the road. Thank you, have a good day."

I took a deep breath, grabbing a pancho from the lady. I slipped it on and ran to the Inn. I payed for a room and began walking up the stairs until I hear a soft crying.

I turned, looking at nothing. I walked up a few more steps, the crying becoming louder. I slipped on my heel, dropping my bags and hearing the crying right next to me. I threw myself up and grabbed my bags, sprinting up the stairs.

The crying soon faded, and I ran towards the end of the hall. I looked at the numbers on the doors, soon finding mine and shutting the door behind me. I dropped my bags and threw my shoes off. I looked outside, watching the ladies go to the front of the train. I let my eyesight focus, and soon I saw them carrying a young boy in a basket, walking into the Inn.

I ran downstairs, arriving at the front desk. The ladies approached me, and I blinked in surprised. "Is this your child, m'am?" I shook my head. I looked at the 1-2 year old boys eyes, his eye color matching my brothers. The letter was wet, but I could still read the smeared ink.

Dear Mabel;
This is Dipper. Remember me? I'm having another child soon, and I hope you could take care of Stan for me. I miss you a lot, please visit soon.