• Chapter 2

    Welcome to Bridge. Where the newly deceased are processed for evaluation and sent to their proper afterworlds.
    Rule 1: All resurrections are to be performed in Bridge ONLY and to be performed by Death Muertos himself.
    Rule 2: Once in either Blue Cloud or Dead Soul Valley, you must gain permission to visit the other afterworld. Permission is granted through Death Muertos or his trusted assistant.
    Rule 3: After resurrection, your physical form cannot be seen by the living for 3 days.

    Please follow all rules and regulations.

    *Riiiiiinnnnnng*
    As the bell tolled for the students of Grey's Hill High to leave, two students Anrelli Hanes and Ronnica Evers, are cleaning their classroom. These two girls are bitter rivals and today their simple battle of better banter turned into an all out fist fight war.
    Anrelli Hanes is a normally quiet person who tries to keep out of the way. However, her naturally long, raven-black hair complimented with dirty-blonde highlights gives the impression that she's not the nicest person in the world. Anrelli's pale complexion and wolf gray eyes sets people off. Many students feel that she is a freak of nature unfit to walk amonst their society. One of these students is Ronnica Evers, the reason why Anrelli hates her high school life in Grey's Hill.
    Ronnica belongs to an exceedingly wealthy family. Her father, John Evers, owns the popular and very successful bank chain known as Evers Bank: Trust Evers EVERY Time. Her mother, Marie Evers, started her own clothing line for girls' fashion called ForEvers. Ronnica is like her parents' walking advertisment; always in ForEvers jeans, shoes, jewelry and blouses; always depositing and withdrawing money in her father's bank. Even her car is stamped with the bank logo and the license plate says ForEvers. Because of Ronnica's wealth status, every week Ronnica claims to have a new best friend to live life in the fast lane for seven days. She throws extravagnant parties and invites the entire school except for those she doesn't care for.
    Ronnica's sharp green eyes stare at Anrelli as Ronnica scrubs the floor. Her pink streaked platinum blonde hair is pulled into a pony-tail. She squeals at the sight of blood on the floor from the fight.
    Ronnica: I can't believe i'm stuck here cleaning this stupid classroom! AND I'm stuck here with this freak Anrelli Hanes.
    Anrelli stopped sweeping. Her usually indifferent look turned into wrath as she ran up to Ronnica.
    Anrelli: This isn't exactly my idea of a good day after school y'know! You just had to keep pushing me and taking my phone! If anything, I'M stuck here with YOU helping you out with a punishment that you deserve!
    Ronnica: *scoff* First of all what do you need a phone for you have no friends.
    Anrelli: Kimi Matsukawa is my friend.
    Ronnica: I mean no REAL friends..... *smug smile*
    Anrelli: Kimi IS a real friend. Kimi doesn't use money to have a different friend every week. She's been my friend since the fifth grade. (Thinking): And she's the only friend I need in the God-forsaken place.
    Ronnica: Kimi is poor just like you so it would be impossible for you two to be surrounded by the finer things in life. I bet that if Kimi had some money, Kimi would dump you right on the street. Where you belong....
    Anrelli gripped the broom tightly. How dare this silver-spooned raised, stuck-up rich girl look down on her. Why did Ronnica hate her so much? Anrelli couldn't stand it. The anger boiled deep within her naturally calm soul. Her eyes grew wide and her breathing became shallow.
    Ronnica: What the HELL is wrong with you? Are you having one of your freak moments or-
    Anrelli: SHUT UP! SHUT UP RIGHT NOW! YOU KNOW NOTHING OF LIFE AND YOU NEVER WILL BECAUSE MOMMY AND DADDY DIDN'T TEACH YOU ABOUT KINDNESS AND HUMILITY!
    Ronnica: Ha! Daddy says kindness is for the weak, Mommy says humility is for the poor, *stands up* And I say-
    Anrelli struck Ronnica with the broom. Ronnica fell to the ground hard and as she screamed in pain, Anrelli's blind fury took over as she hit her most hated tormentor repeatedly with her unlikely weapon of choice. Anrelli's friend, Kimi was coming to keep Anrelli company but saw Anrelli's brutal beating. Kimi grabbed the broom and both her and Anrelli started to struggle.
    Kimi: Anrelli stop! Gimme the broom! You'll get in severe trouble if the teachers see you like this!
    Anrelli: No! i'm teaching her a lesson in respect!
    Kimi: I think the lesson is over now!
    Kimi, a skilled martial artist, swept kicked her friend and Anrelli fell to the ground. Anrelli released the broom and started to breathe heavily. She sat up and watch Kimi run to Ronnica's aid.
    Kimi: Ronnica? Are you alright?
    Ronnica opened her eyes and pushed Kimi back.
    Ronnica: Don't touch me freako! *turns to Anrelli* Mark my words Hanes.... I will get you back for this! Look at my beautiful face! It's ruined and I had a photo shoot today!
    Anrelli: The people can finally see for who you are. An ugly pig!
    Kimi: Anrelli let's go. I'll take you home.
    As they left the school, Ronnica looked from the window. She picked up her phone and dialed a few numbers. A girl answered.
    Girl: Hey Ronnie! How's it goin'?
    Ronnica: Listen, I'm planning on some serious revenge on that freak Anrelli Hanes. You, me, and some other friends are gonna make sure she feels the burn of my power.
    Girl: OOOO sounds deep. I'm in.
    Ronnica: I knew you would be. Meet me in the park tomorrow night. Wear black. (Thinking) She WILL pay......
    Walking in the city towards home was silent. Kimi could tell that Anrelli didn't mean to attack Ronnica today but Kimi knew that Anrelli felt just a little bit better. Anrelli stopped to sit on a bench. She looked toward the sky.
    Anrelli: Look at this beautiful night sky! Just so full of stars! I hope Heaven looks like this.
    Kimi: I hear Heaven is even better. *sits next to Anrelli* Just think, when we die, we can go swimming in the stars everyday. Without a care in the world. Or Afterworld haha!
    Anrelli: And we can walk the peaceful, golden Milky-Way roads without being judged by anyone. And the best part is that Ronnica wont be there!
    Kimi: Haha yea! *looks at watch* Oh goodness look at the time! I've gotta get home soon! C'mon let me drop you off so i can run!
    Anrelli: It's ok. You can go on without me. The orphanage isn't far from here.
    Kimi: are you sure? *Anrelli nods* ok. I'll see you tomorrow!
    Anrelli took a deep sigh. In a way she was glad Kimi was gone. Anrelli wanted to think about today's events.
    Anrelli (Thinking): The first fight only started because i was tired of being to weak stand up for myself. I should apologize tomorrow..... No. Remember Anrelli she deserved it.
    Anrelli got up from the bench and started walking home. She liked the quiet sanctuary of the orphanage. The owner was pleasant, the children there were nice and treated her like a sister. Anrelli is the oldest one in the Loving Grace Orphanage. The children all look up to her and always ask for her advise; from what milk to drink to how long the younger residents nap.
    Anrelli passed through the grand doors of the old building. She was greeted by the owner Ms. Tanning. Ms. Tanning was a humble woman who took care of the children with nothing but love and kindness. Because of this, the younger children refer to Ms. Tanning as the Walking Angel.
    Ms. Tanning: Hello Anrelli. How was school? I hope you made more friends.
    Anrelli: No Ms. Tanning. Same old thing. Ronnica still despises me.
    Ms. Tanning: Well as far as I know, the Evers family aren't the most friendly of the citizens of Grey's Hill. But cheer up you'll make more friends soon enough. How's Kimi?
    Anrelli: She's well. Always looking out for me. Well i'm going to bed Ms. Tanning I'll see you in the morning.
    Anrelli walked to her room and laid down. She for her phone in her pocket only to find it wasn't there. Anrelli started to panic but came to the realization that one of Ronnica's lackies must have taken it.
    Anrelli (Thinking): I'll get it tomorrow......
    She went to sleep.

    Here Lies Chapter 2