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Street Rats

I walked out of my own home.

The house that my mother left for me when she was signing the will for when she died.

Me.

It was a bright but steaming day,meaning I was sweating endlessly.I'm not sure for how long I walked,but I walked.My head down in anger and fury.I could hardly see where I was going.I didn't eat or take a rest.I just walked.I don't know exactly what time it was but it was nearly dusk.It was turning dark.

I looked up and observed my surroundings,not knowing where I was.All I knew was that I stepped in the wrong town and wrong time.

I ended up in The Sheddings.The Sheddings was the far side of England where disgraceful delinquents roam the streets like rats in a pantry.I couldn't have been more regretful.Of course,I wanted to leave that dungeon I use to call "home",but it was hopeless if I continued to have faith in my mother and sisters.

I quickly ran into a nearby hair salon.From the rumors of people who have supposedly stepped into the Shreddings,you're immediately bait if you're caught dead outside.You would have to step into a store in order to lower your chances of being raped,kidnapped,or dead.Yeah,it's that bad that you'd have to step into a place just to "lower chances".

The store seemed surprising well kept.Due to rumors,it's endless trash everywhere.No cleaning,no order,just chaos.I looked around the store for any supplies I would need for my trip.I'm not sure where I would go,I just want to leave it all behind.Since the Shreddings was like a restricted area,there's cameras everywhere.I guess a camera spotted me since I saw an elder lady head into the same aisle as me.

"Hello dearie.Need anything?"

I turned over to her and gave a small smile.She seemed friendly for a victim of tragic chaos on the baddest place on earth.

"O-oh sorry ma'am.I was just looking for some chips was all".

She handed me several bags of Salt and Vinegar,Cheese Doodles,and Doritos."Well here's what I got,young one!"

"Thanks ma'am".I stuff the bags in the back pocket of my bookbag.

"What's a palace place set doll like you doing in the Shreddings?You sure got yourself in a mess,"she stated.It was easy to tell if you're from the riches or the mess.The Shreddings was supposedly the highest invested area of England,but no matter how much they try and help the people here,they blow their chance away.

"Well..I-I wanted to visits some relatives in..Ireland so I wanted to pack for the trip!"

"Seems as if you only packed your jewelry outfits,cause' I'm not seeing any type of food!"

"O-oh sorry..I guess I was just wrapped up in a hurry to see them.."

"Well don't you worry,if you'd like,you can spend the night with me!"

Spend the night?In this kind of hell?No thank you.But I will admit,I was quite tired to be perfectly honest.

"O-o thank you ma'am.But I don't think I can.You've offered me so much..".Literally.She practically handed me the entire store.

"Oh please darling,call me Tulip!Now follow me".She led me to the back of the store and opened a door which appeared to be a closet,but was actually a secret stairway.Tulip led me down to a large basement like room,but was adorned with expensive luxuries like leather couches,a chandelier,you get the rest.

"Woah..,"I sighed.

"I know,I know.Fancy huh?Im one of the Councils great aunt so I have connections,if you will."She grabbed the stash of junk food and placed it on a table nearby.

"Ma'am are you sure you're ok with this?I-I mean..I am a stranger after all.."

"Oh come now,a high class girl like you stealing from the poor?You already have everything you could want!"she hissed.

"O-oh sorry ma'am,Not in that kind of way.I just was wondering if you're okay with letting people stay.I wouldn't want to be rude.."

"Nonsense,dear girl!Anyone is allowed to stay here!"

I was really feeling uneasy at this point.But it was an offer I couldn't refuse.It was either outside or inside.Tulip left into another room and returned with some blankets and a pillow.She tucked me in and left into a room that appeared to be her bedroom.I laid on the living room couch,gazing up at the ceiling,wondering what was going on with the day.It was all sunshine and daisies and suddenly utter death.After several hours,it was around 4 am.I probably arrived at the Shreddings at around 5 or 6.No sleep what so ever.I then started to hear shuffling coming from Tulip's room.The sound of radio static.I quietly scurried over and placed my head on the door,my ear pressed against it to see what was going on.

I ran out of luck.

"Of course, you pansy!The girls here and completely fine.Now,I did my part of the deal,so where's yours?"