A fan fiction I created like 7-8 months ago on another forum I hang at. I finally decided to bring it here, breathe some life into this section, y'know. Hope you guys like.

Any constructive comments are appreciated.

I'll start off by posting one chapter. ^_^

C H A P T E R 1

Cid was sitting in his chair, reading a book when he heard a shout. "Cid, the van is here!" Excited, Cid jumped from the chair and rushed downstairs. When he got there, he saw his mother getting together his suitcases. A man was at the door, tapping his foot impatiently.

"I haven't got all day lady. I have to pick up me wife at six." The man said in a thick, scottish accent.

"I hear ya, just hold on. Cid, please help me out here." His mother said.

"Of course Mum. Sorry" Cid apologised and helped out. Being very happy about his scholarship to a college in New York, Cid was very absent minded in the past few days. After the suitcases were packed neatly and stacked, Cid stepped forward and kissed his mother on the cheek. Asking what that was for, Cid replied asking if a son can't kiss his own mother. Blushing, she grabbed her son and hugged him.

"I'm so proud of you. Look at you, going off to college. Ya did more than anyone in this family."

"Aww mum." Cid blushing "If it weren't for you and Dad, I could never get this oppurtunity."

"And that's why you better get a degree or else we'll kill ya." She said seriously and then changed her tone "You studied hard and did ya school work. You always looked ahead to better things. You got here on yer own. We played only a minor role."

Cid very red now, bowed his head to the ground. While he was really happy that he was going off to college, he felt guilty about leaving his father and mother to manage the family farm on their own. He started off to speak his thoughts but his mother cut him off.

"Do not worry about the farm. Your father and I will manage. We're not invalids." She said looking understandingly at Cid.

"But -" Cid started off "But who'll look after the financial fundings and such? Your eye-sight is somewhat failing and Dad can't read."

"We've taken care of that. Your cousin Mike is really good with numbers and such. He'll manage that area, besides, he's been bugging us to give him a job for like, forever."

Cid, reassured that Mike, who also went to college and did good but decided to come back and help his family, was taking over from him. Finally readied, he got his suitcases and headed off to the door.

"Oh yeah. Send Dad my love." Cid said.

"I will. And study hard." Cid's mum said "Yer Dad and I spent some money for you to take the exam. We want results."

"Don't worry Mum. You'll see 'em." Cid replied soothingly. He rushed back, pecked his mother on the cheek. Looked at his mother one last time and rushed through the door.

"Finally." The taxi man grunted.

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The van was rushing through pack of cars on the highway, with the speed looming threatingly at the limit. "This man must really be in a hurry." Cid thought. He watched the other cars pass by through his window. Everything felt like a dream to Cid but he knew when he step off the plane and onto the land of junk food and 'liberty', he know that will be the moment. The moment when everything begins to come together and it won't feel like a dream anymore.

They arrived at the airport. After unloading, Cid thanked and payed the man and took a look at the schedules. His flight wasn't due to leave until the next hour. Going into a line and verifying his flight and everything, Cid began to relive the moments in his mind from when he took the test till now. He remembered how nervous he was waiting to go into the classroom to take the exam. While waiting, he met three other students who were taking it as well. They all shared in his anxiety and were talking about their goals in life. The invigilator opened the door and looked around. "They're supposed to five children taking the exam. Why am I only seeing four?" She wondered. Thinking it best to ask, she questioned the four children if they saw another person who is supposed to be taking the exam with them. All of them replied no. At the moment a boy rushed through the entrance of the facility breathing hard. He had white neck-length hair and pale skin. His eyes were gray and cold.

"Sorry about that Ma'am. I missed the bus on my way to the village and had to run the rest of the distance." He said panting and weezing.

"Very well. Now that all five of you are here, we can now take the exam. Come on inside." The invigilator said staring at the boy.

Three of the children went inside but Cid stood there staring at the child. His clothes were ragged and had numerous stiches in them, both shirt and trousers. Missed the bus? No, Cid doubted that highly. It was then the child's eyes set on his and Cid knew those weren't kind eyes. He felt as those he and the boy knew each other and at the same time didn't. It was like fate had played a hand at the day's meeting.


What did you think of the first chapter?