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Post by Kali on Mar 30, 2009 18:04:36 GMT -5
Kali woke to a bright light, blinding her, so she could hardly see anything around her. What happened? She thought to herself. The only thing she remembered was her throat parched with lack of water, and her skin scorching in the hot, open Arizona desert. Where am I? There was a woman, who was oddly staring at her, waiting for her to come back to the surface of life. "Wha-who-wher-huh?" was all she could let slip past her tongue. She finally managed to form whole words. "My name Kali. And you are...?"
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Post by Noelle on Mar 30, 2009 18:20:48 GMT -5
Elle was really worried for this new girl. She looked really young, no older than maybe Angie. My god, and she was out in the desert by herself, too! She's probably been through alot, she thought to herself. Taking a cool rag and patting it to the girl's head, she sighed. Suddenly, the girl opened her eyes drowzily. "Wha-who-huh?" the poor thing was scared probably. "Hello, you're safe now. I'm Noelle, and I'm taking care of you for now. Just sit back and rest, hun. You need it." Laying the girl down again, she asked "What's you're name? Are you hurt anywhere?"
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Post by Kali on Mar 30, 2009 18:34:58 GMT -5
This woman, Noelle, she told me, is really nice, Kali thought quietly. "I-um...Thank you...Noelle. What happened? Where am I?" Kali was beginning to get scared, though something about this stange woman comforted her....
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Post by Noelle on Mar 30, 2009 18:51:13 GMT -5
Noelle laughed in relief, the girl was fine. "You are in the cave dwellings of some of the last humans on Earth. We're still in Arizona, though, so we didn't kidnap you. You've been in the hospital room for about two days, so me and a few other residents have been taking turns watching over you. You'll be fine in a little while. Now, tell me about yourself." Noelle smiled warmly at the girl, hoping that this made up for her odd eyes. She replaced the rag on the girl's head with a damper one, then sat down beside the cot to listen to the girl's story.
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Post by Kali on Mar 31, 2009 7:46:19 GMT -5
"Um...well, My name is Kali Bethea, and I traveled here from Texas, when my family got taken by the Souls. My friend tried to tell me, but I didn't-wouldn't listen. Karina! Is she here? Did she make it?" Kali was beggining to get hysterical. She already blamed herself for her family being taken. If her best friend didn't make it, she wouldn't know what to do with herself. Noelle's expression gave Kali all the answers she needed.
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Post by Noelle on Mar 31, 2009 15:38:11 GMT -5
Oh, dear. With an understanding and apologetic look, she replied," I'm sorry Kali, but there isn't any Karina here." She must be horrified, losing her whole family and her best friend, Elle thought sadly. "Well, you're not alone. Everyone here has lost someone dear to them." In an attempt to soothe her, Elle patted her shoulder and smiled, her eyes flashing. "If you ever get lonely, you've got tons of friends here." Then she stood up, saying, "I have to go get some more water to keep you cool. I'll be right back." Gathering the rags and the water bowl she had used to calm Kali's slight fever, she stepped out into the large hallway toward the kitchen to get ice and bottled water.
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Post by Kali on Mar 31, 2009 16:52:37 GMT -5
As Noelle walked silently away, Kali couldn't help but quietly sob to herself. She had lost everyone she had ever know and loved, but, as Noelle had pointed out, who here hasn't? She couldn't blame herself for everything that had happened. Kali finally decided to let all of her past stay in the past, and focus on her future here in the caves. Kali had always been a helpful person, and couldn't stand to sit around while everyone else worked. There had to be work in the caves, right? But she couldn't help asking herself, What if they don't like me? Even though she had never had a problem with making friends before, and Noelle had said that she had friends here. Then Noelle had returned with more cool water and rags, and Kali asked her, "Do y'all do any work around here? I hate to stay here lying around, when I am fully able to help." It was easy to talk with Noelle now. Kali had considered her....alost a friend....
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Post by Noelle on Apr 1, 2009 15:20:02 GMT -5
Elle thought to herself as she was walking back to the hospital, What a nice girl. She's a strong person, too. Venturing out into the desert own her own like that takes some courage! Turning the corner, she saw Kali was sitting up now, looking around. When Kali spotted her, she asked about work. Giggling slightly, she answered,"Well, we all have to work to make a living here. There are groups who rotate to different chores all day long. We garden, cook our food, wash dishes and do laundry, and a few others I can't think of. We have a lot of people here, but everyone still has to pitch in. Jeb will assign you your group, and they'll show you how to do whatever chores you're given," Elle smiled.
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Post by Kali on Apr 1, 2009 16:33:46 GMT -5
"Great! Whan can we get started? I don't want to be a burden on you, but my legs are pretty stiff...do you mind if we take a walk or something?" Kali could never stay in one position for very long. She was always active, even though she detested playing any sports besides soccor, but she only played every now and then. She had loved to watch sports on television, though. She liked the contact sports the most, like football. She very oddly got the sudden urge to play a sport, though she didn't know why. Maybe she just wanted to do something besides sit there.
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Post by Noelle on Apr 5, 2009 9:48:11 GMT -5
"That's ok. Here, I'll help you up," Noelle said, reaching out to Kali. After helping her to her feet, she pulled the girl's arm around her shoulder. "There, your legs must be killing you! I'll help you get around. I might as well give you a tour, too. Jeb's got his hands full right now," she added. As she and Kali started shuffling to the door, Elle held Kali up so she wouldn't fall, thinking to herself, My goodness, she's light! We need to get some food into her. She's been too long without food. Elle steered Kali toward the kitchen. "I'll take you to the gameroom after you have a good meal. There's no way you can play any sport in the condition you're in!" she told Kali.
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Post by Kali on Apr 5, 2009 10:00:09 GMT -5
"Thank you, so much!" Kali said to Noelle, as she pulled Kali to her feet. "Wow, that feels really good! Standing up!" As Noelle began to lead Kali into the dark caves, she got a little nervous. Though she had already settled this dispute with herself, she couldn't help but ask herself again, What if nobody likes me? But, she put that thought aside, and focused on not tripping over something. She hadn't noticed before, but she certainly did now, that she was very hungry. And yet, the only that stuck in her mind was that terrible day that she began running.
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Post by Noelle on Apr 9, 2009 15:03:58 GMT -5
((let's take this to a new thread ^^))
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