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Your name is Aradia Megido, and you wake up at the same time every morning to watch the sunrise with your sister. Or you try to at least. Sometimes waking her up can be rather difficult. Especially if she was drinking that night which is rarely ever but when she does it's tough to wake her up.
"Damara wake up."
" それはあまりにも早い。" (It's too early.)
"Hey you're the one that wanted to watch it with me."
" 私は私が知ってる、知っている。" (I know, I know.)
"The ladder will be down when you come."
You walk back to the end of the hall and climb up the ladder into the attic which is your bedroom. Your mom allowed you to have it when your family first moved in. Yeah your house is small for two stories but it's not like you throw party's or have guests over that stay the night, it's always been the three of you. Well more like two since your mom is always gone on business trips. If Damara and your mom weren't working jobs you two wouldn't survive. You tried to get a job a few times but then Damara always finds out and makes you quit. She always says you shouldn't have to work because you're just a child, but she finally let you work on the weekends at the library. You can't wait until you become an archeologist. The sun is about to rise when Damara comes and sits next to you and wraps a blanket around the both of you.
"私は、あなたが今日のプロジェクトを持っているつもりだと聞きました。" (I heard that you are going to have a project of today.)
"Did dad tell you that?"
"彼は私たちの父ではありません。しかし、はい。" (He is not our father. But yes.)
"I know he's not our dad but he likes me calling him that though."
"あなたがす必要はありません。" (You do not need to.)
"I know it's fine, I like calling him dad."
" それはいい。" (That's good)
"Did he say what it was about?"
" 申し訳ありませんいいえ。" (Sorry No.)
"That's okay I was just hoping to get a head start but whatever."
"校の準備をゲット。私はコーヒーのポットを作るつもりです。" (Get ready for school. I am going to make a pot of coffee.)
"Okay."
As she leaves your room you go to your old wooden dresser with a square mirror attached to it. Today is suppose to be warm so you decide to wear your black zodiac shirt, your gray skirt, your white knee high socks with one red stripe about an inch to the top, and your black converses. You also put on the ruby red lipstick that you received from your sister. Now all you have to do is open the daily memo that your good friend Terezi Pyrope made so everyone can see whose house to skip on their way to school. The way it worked was you would be the first one to go on the way to school and you'd be the last one home. Although you think it's a bit ridiculous that you still do this sort of thing, it is nice to see them in the morning. Things can get so busy that it's the only time you see each other
apocalypseArisen [AA] opened a memo on board Rainbow Rumpus PartyTown
AA: is every0ne c0ming t0 sch00l
adiosToreador [AT] responded to memo.
AT: yEP, uH, i AM COMING,
twinArmageddons [TA] responded to memo.
TA: ye2 but FF ii2 giiviing me a riide.
AA: wh0s that
TA: ii've been avoiidiing thii2 becau2e ii diidn't know how two but.
AA:but
TA: ii 2tarted datiing 2omeone el2e.
AA: s0 y0u cheated 0n me and n0w y0ure breaking up with me
TA: ii'm 2orry AA.
arsenicCatnip [AC] responded to memo.
AC: :33< *ac gasps in shock! ac goes and comfurrts her furriend*
centaursTesticle [CT] responded to memo.
CT: D --> I was afraid this would happen
AC: :33< equihiss shoosh this isnt the time
gallowsCalibrator [GC] responded to memo.
GC: JUST1C3 W1LL B3 SURV3D 4R4D14 DON'T WORRY
arachnidsGrip [AG] responded to memo.
AG: Woooooooow Captor!
grimAuxiliatrix [GA] responded to memo.
GA: I Am Quite Surprised
carcinoGeneticist [CG] responded to memo.
CG: WHAT THE FUCK SOLLUX.
terminallyCapricious [TC] responded to memo.
TC: tHaT ThAt aInT CoOl dOiNg tHiS To sIs
AA: l00k every0ne its 0kay i h0pe hes happy with her
TA: thank2.
TA ceased responding to memo.
AT ceased responding to memo.
AA: wh0s c0ming
CG: I AM.
CG ceased responding to memo.
AC: :33< i am! ill s33 you when you get here! and im sorry this happened to you aradia
AC ceased responding to memo.
GA: I Will Also Be Attending And Am Very Sorry Aradia
GA ceased responding to memo.
GC: 1 4M 4ND 1'M H3R3 1F YOU W4NT TO T4LK 4R4D14
GC ceased responding to memo.
AG: I am and don't worry Megido things will 8e fine.
AG ceased responding to memo.
CT: D --> I will be there and sincerest apologies my dear
CT ceased responding to memo.
TC: DoNt wOrRy sIs tHiNgS WiLl bE BeTtEr sOoN, ThE WoRlD Is fUlL Of mOtHeRfUcKiNg mIrAcLeS AnD tHeReS oNe In StOrE fOr YoU
AA: thanks gamzee y0u always kn0w h0w t0 cheer every0ne up
TC: HoNk :0) NoW lEt Me SeE tHaT sMiLe
AA: haha y0u g0t it br0 0u0
TC: HaHa ThErEs ThAt MoThErFuCkInG sMiLe, LoOkS lIkE i MaDe A mIrAcLe HaPpEn
AA: ill see y0u later gamzee
TC: LaTeRs SiS
TC ceased responding to memo.
AA closed memo.
Wow, what a way to start your day. Finding out that your boyfriend cheated on you and has another girlfriend.
"私はあなたのためにお弁当を作りました。あなたが行って準備ができていますか？" (I made a box lunch for you. Are you ready to go?)
"Yeah I'm coming down."
You go down the ladder and go into the kitchen and receive a sack lunch that your sister made for you. She follows you to the front door and gives you a hug and kiss on the head.
"さようなら私はあなたを愛しています。学校で楽しい一日を過ご。" (Goodbye I love you. Have a nice day at school.)
"Thanks and see ya love you too."
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"Are you pawsitively sure you're okay?"
"Yes Nepeta, I'm 'pawsitively' fine."
You two take your usual seats in the front of class. It's not long after that your history teacher Diamonds Droog who's also your god father walks in.
"Alright class before we get started, hand in your homework you were suppose to do over the weekend."
You hand in your homework and he gives you a warm smile.
"Ampora. Were you too good to do your homework again."
"Sorry Diamonds but I have a life so I forget things."
"There are some people that hand in their homework everyday Ampora so I expect everyone to do the work."
"Maybe they just have too much time on their hands."
"That's enough Ampora or I'm sending you out and don't call me Diamonds, I'm your teacher so you will call me mister Droog."
"Whatever Diamonds."
Dad gives the Ampora guy a scowl then continues.
"Today class you are going to start a project. Now what you will be doing is choosing a subject that we've learned so far this year, like China, then you could find a topic from that subject to do. You have a few days to find your partner if you want one and to figure out what you're gonna do. You have a few options, you could put on a sort of play with costumes and props, or a fifteen slide power point presentation, or a five thousand word essay. Have fun with this project and if you want to do something that wasn't listed come ask me for approval."
"This is gonna be so fun! Who are you gonna work with Aradia?"
"No one probably."
"Aw why?"
"I was always told it's best to do them by myself because people can take advantage and you'd end up doing all the work yourself and letting the other person get credit. So a free A for them."
"Oh yeah, thats happened to me a few times. It sucks furr real."
"Who're you going to work with?"
"Purrobably Furrezi. I'm gonna go ask."
As she leaves you pull out the laptop that was bought for you by your friend Equius. You refused to take it but he said it was just simply a Christmas gift, and that you'd need it. You really did need it. You're not quite sure if you're gonna do an essay or a power point. Probably and essay. You take out your history book and begin looking at Greece. You flip to a page about mythology, and you instantly know this is what you're doing.
"Hey doll could you do me a favor?"
"Yeah okay."
You walk over to his desk and he hands you a stack of paper.
"This was the homework that was handed in today and here's the answer sheet, could you grade them for me?"
"Of course."
"That's my girl."
You're taking the papers back to your desk when someone trips you. Papers scatter about all over the floor, and dad is yelling at who ever you were tripped by. You dust yourself off and start picking up the paper when someone is on the floor helping you.
"Here I'll give ya a hand. Are you alright?"
You take a quick glance at the guy. You're in every class together but never really looked at him. You like his glasses and scarf, along with the purple strip in his blond hair.
"Yes I'm okay."
Together the two of you pick up all of the paper and set it on your desk.
"I'm Eridan Ampora."
He held is hand for a hand shake so you give him one.
"I'm Aradia Megido. Thank you for the help mister Ampora."
"No problem."
You sit in your seat and start grading papers while he goes back to his seat. You have a feeling that this wasn't going to be the last time he talks to you.
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You came home later than usual, you were at the library doing further research for your project. You informed Damara of this before of course, you wouldn't her to call the police about her sister not being home at the usual time.
"もう一度会いにはいいですね。" (It's nice to see you again.)
"Doll I never know what you're sayin in that language of yours."
"She said its nice to see you again."
"Hey, there's my girl."
He gets up off the couch and gives you a hug.
"Dia how school?"
"It was okay."
"Some snot nosed brat tripped her in my class."
"WHAT. WHO THEY. I KICK ASS."
"Now that I understood."
"No that's not necessary Damara, I didn't get hurt so everything's fine."
"So what's for dinner?"
"Mac n cheese."
"Sweet."
You all grab your plates and fill them with macaroni then take your seats at the table. You're sandwiched between the two of them.
"So what's this I hear about the Captor punk? I heard from Clubs."
"This true Dia?"
"Erm, well yes."
Well this wasn't going to be good.
"HE WHAT! I'm very apologies sister. Never want happen you too."
She's hugging you pretty tight, squeezing all the air out of you so you can't exactly say anything and you don't really want to until she decides to let go.
"Look, it's okay."
"No it ain't doll. Should I round up the gang for a good old fashioned drive by?"
You can't help but smile at that. You have two people offering murder. You really love your family, no amount of money could buy this.
"No it's okay, really."
"She's definitely a trooper."
"Yes."
You get up and walk over to the refrigerator.
"You guys want drinks?"
"Coke."
"Same."
You pour three cups of Coke and prepare a pot of coffee for them for after dinner then hand them their drinks. All of you finish dinner and your dad stays for half an hour longer then leaves.
"Damara I'm gonna go to bed, maybe do a little research before I do. Good night."
"おやすみなさい。" (good night.)
You go into you room and pull up the ladder engulfing your room into darkness. You turn on the lamp next to your bed and pull out your laptop, when you turned it on you get a notification from Pesterchum. Someone sent you a message.
caligulasAquarium [CA] began pestering apocalypseArisen [AA]
CA: this is ar right
CA: this is eridan
CA: eridan ampora
CA: wwe met in history
CA: did i come at a bad time
CA: wwell if you dont wwanna talk to me you could at least say somethin
CA: okay i can tell wwhen im not wwanted
caligulasAquarium [CA] ceased pestering apocalypseArisen [AA]
Pff what's with this guy?
apocalypseArisen [AA] began pestering caligulasAquarium [CA]
AA: hell0 im s0rry i didnt resp0nd earlier i havent been 0n my lapt0p until n0w i pr0mise i wasnt ign0ring y0u 0n purp0se
CA: ok wwell all is forgivven
AA: s0 was there s0mething y0u needed
CA: i just thought maybe wwe could talk
AA: 0h 0kay sure
CA: so wwhats up
AA: n0thing much i was just g0nna try and d0 s0me m0re research f0r the hist0ry pr0ject
CA: wwhat are you doin
AA: im d0ing a rep0rt 0r slide sh0w ab0ut greek myth0l0gy
CA: thats cool
AA: what are y0u d0ing
CA: i dunno yet theres just so much to choose from
AA: ha ha yeah there is
CA: so wwhy greek mythology
AA: im just int0 that kind 0f stuff
CA: yeah that is interestin
AA: mhm
You're losing interest in this conversation quickly.
CA: hey ar can i ask you a question
AA: y0u just did but ask away
CA: do you think maybe uh wwe could wwork on the project together
Do you want to work with this guy? This guy you've only talked to once in your life, you two didn't even say such. And you've heard that he takes advantage of people in group projects and that's why no one ever wants to work with him. You did want to start talking with new people, and if he didn't do work you could drop him easily enough. Why not?
CA: you there ar
AA: yes and yes
CA: wwait wwhat so wwere wworkin together
AA: yes
You wait for his response but you don't get one back.
AA: uh y0u there
CA: yeah yeah sorry got distracted
AA: 0kay
CA: see you tomorrow ar
AA: later
CA: bye
apocalypseArisen [AA] ceased pestering caligulasAquarium [CA]
Never judge a book by its cover is what your mom always use to say and she's right. Guess you'll find out within a few days.