I only have 90 minutes to make this. And.....GO!
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The elevator reached ground floor and the doors opened. I was holding my guardian's hand with my blue "bag" over my opposite shoulder. Actually as I look back, it was more of a purse than a bag. We both were walking in a small tunnel with light shining on the other side, then I heard a voice.
"Hey Pete! Over here!"
It was one of my earliest friends from kindergarden, Genesis.
He just called me for a goodbye photoshot, this was our last day in Kindergarden. Snap! I remember all the laughs everybody shared there: singing, snacking, learning, all without prejudice. I didn't cry because I was happy, a feeling that I rarely experience outside of video games.
Ignorance is bliss I suppose.
After saying our farewells, my guardian told me it was time to go home. We proceded to the tram station and went home by the usual slow way.
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Info corner: Trams are the cheapest mode of transportation. For less than a US dollar, you can take a 1-way trip across one of the 2 islands here. But it's crowded at times,no air-conditioner, and they go 15mph max..
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At last we reached Shau Kei Wan, then we did some shopping at the local market. (Smells bad, but I like it!) I remember our building/apartment crystal clear: 23rd floor, brown, green dragon gate lock, everything. I quickly went to my room and got changed out of my pink uniform. (Relax! The only pink part was the shirt!)
Then I started watching TV while my guardian started cooking supper..
I heard a small voice.
"Peter! I got some news for you!"
Sparx fluttered next to me. "Didn't you hear? You're going to meet your sister!!" I got a bit annoyed. "Yes I knew that, do you have to keep reminding me of almost everything?!" She spat back, "Uhuh! That's my sacred duty as a concience for ya!". She then dissapeared back into my subconcious.
I met that fairy ever since my birth. She taught me the joys of life, how to be positive and optimistic, and is my advisor on my everyday decisions. I named her Sparx because of her energy and enthusiasm.
After watching some hours of Looney Tunes and some Cartoon Network, my parents finally came home. Carrying the toddler that is now my burden. I enjoyed being an only child but things were about to change...
Mother gave me a hug and father put my sister to sleep. He then told me, "You're growing up fast and you need to get ready for the first grade".
We shortly had supper and mom asked me how was school. "It was fun as usual.". Most of the chatting was small talk, like dad's convention meetings,etc.
After dinner, my guardian washed the dishes. (I'm a slave to dishes now...) I got ready for bed and told myself to enjoy summer that was about to start tommorow..
But I thought I saw 2 glowing red eyes upon me that was watching me, or it was just my sister. Whatever.
Summer went and gone so fast, since 5 year olds spend so much time doing meander things: going to the park, staying home sick, watching LOTS of tv.
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Ok, I'm stopping there for some plot twists and dramatic irony. (Even though I felt that it was short. Heck, this is my first attempt at storytelling!)
Mother is a catholic extremist. She's not good at handling money and is the disiplinarian of the house. Occupation: Architect.
Father is a satanist. He's like a pioneer but a good father. Occupation: Spokesperson of several companies. (He always wears black however)
We just call her our Guardian. Guardians take Sundays off and swarm in the streets like hobos. (IT'S TRUE!) Occupation: Caretaker/Maid/Guardian.
PS: She's paid for these type of things.
Protagonist: Peter, that's my alias. More names coming soon! Occupation: Grade school student.
Sister/Dora. Annoying as hell. Grows up in story.
Sparx, concience that manifests fairy form. Talks to me in times of need.
My family is middle-income not rich. I'm done typing 4 2day.Phew!