And if you stumble by;; [Hunter]

[Xio Beckett]

Xio was feeling pretty good right about now. No, she wasn’t on drugs, you freak! But she was happy--and odd thing for her to be around this place up until about two months ago. She hadn’t exactly chosen to come here, it was forced like forced into the car and dragged here and things hadn’t started off easy at all. People kept staring and giving her glares and they didn’t even know her. But perhaps that was normal adolescent behavior. That’s what she was going to tell herself. Beside’s, she wasn’t exactly the most sociable person either but hey, she was trying. Well, she was trying harder than he had been before. She had this stupid tendency to stay away from people for fear of hurting them. Someone always ended getting hurt. Accident or not. It was always an accident, except for that one time…This girl just couldn’t seem to understand the concept of ‘leave me alone’ and she thought it was just hilarious if she made fun of Xio and pissed her off as much as possible. This included being tripped in the cafeteria at her old school and having her things stolen. Hey, sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do and in this case, after trying really hard, Xio’s temper got the best of her and she purposely clamped a hand around that stupid girl and the rest is obvious.

No, she didn’t die. But she was hospitalized and in turn, Xio was kicked out of school quicker than you can say ‘freak’. Ergo her family hating her even more than they already did, ergo being shoved into a car, ergo being dropped off here. In this place. Where everyone immediately turned their backs and ignored her. So she ignored them back, whatever. Lately, though, things were changing. She had made four friends and things were looking good. Consistency was hardly ever present when Xio was happy, and now it seemed to come around more and more. She was really good friends with this kid, Ivan --absolutely crazy and this other one, Will. Charming guy. And she had just met this girl named Ada, who was fun too. The only to piss her off lately, was her new roomie, Mel. That girl just hated for no freakin reason. No Xio opted to just hate her back. And then there was that one kid, Evan…alluring. She didn’t really know what to think about him. It was all so weird yet normal. One day Xio is the anti social kid with no friends and the next, she meeting people left and right. She liked it better this way.

Xio passed the empty classrooms, her pace slow, her hand sliding against the wall in boredom; trailing just a few inches behind her. She was happy yes, but she was bored. She often got bored too easily. Today was no different and she though she looked quite calm, she was begging for something entertaining to happen.

[Hunter Lyle]

Hunter was venturing around the castle more since he had been there usually staying outside or close to his dorm room. With his back pack with him it was a force of habit for him to have it with him with some stuff in there that he couldn’t go anywhere without. He was talking to his mom on his Black Berry Blue Pearl phone and his mom checked in with him everyday pretty much to make sure he was happy there and safe. Once finished talking to his mom he put his phone away but had walked into a part of the castle he hadn’t been in he looked around god he had gotten lost this is really going to be fun NOT. He did the best he could and turned around walking back the way he had come from, getting himself unlost he took a deep breath and went back to the classrooms so he could see if his godfather was there or not. Not seeing him he sighed softly and went for a walk around again heading back to the place where he had ended up getting very lost in. Okay maybe that wasn’t such a good idea he looked around and got himself so turned around he sighed. “Oh geez what did I just get myself into.” He sat down where he was and looked around wondering how in the world he was going to find his way out of there. Wrapping his arms around his knees once he had removed his backpack he found a rose had been put into it he smiled smelling it, finding a sweet note with it as well. Reading the note he smiled putting it down in his lap with the white rose. Now how was he going to find his way out of the huge being lost that he was in.

[Xio Beckett]

Her walking had slowed down to a trudge due to her lack of excitement. Was there no one in this freaking school? Usually there was something around. Well, it was Saturday but still. Not even a teacher in sight? She could call Ada or Ivan or Will or something but they all had plans and she didn’t want to bother them. And she was most definitely not going back to her room because it was uber boring in there and she didn’t feel like starting another fight with her roomie, Mel. They just couldn’t seem to get alone, she didn’t know why. They just got under each other’s skin like crazy. Yeah, dorm room, bad idea. So she trekked on, though walking down a hallway could hardly count as trekking and wandered the lonely hallways. It was fifteen minutes later than she came across the where she had her CYP classes. Someone was sitting there, she couldn’t quite see what they were doing so far away but they look alone so she made her way to them. She just wanted to see who it was out of curiosity.

So starting conversations weren’t exactly her thing but Xio was in a good mood and as she stumbled upon this little kid (okay, so he wasn’t that little) he looked a bit lost as he sat down and just looked around. Xio raised an amused eyebrow and decided that she was going to be outgoing, even if it killed her. “Hi,” She put on a big smile and stopped right in front of the boy who was smelling a rose or something. Or was he was starting at it, or doing something, she didn’t know. It was kinda weird, since most guys didn’t sit stop to smell roses. No pun intended.

[Hunter Lyle]

Hunter needed some time to get used to the castle and was quite happy with his room mates hell he was in love with Alex but think Alex would feel the same way about him. His heart always pounded so hard when he was around Alex and his stomach always fluttered but in a good way. Thinking about Alex he blushed a cute bright pink on his cute baby face that made him look younger then he really was. Wondering who else was around he didn’t see anyone he sighed and sat there by himself. Softly humming to himself it was his way of comforting himself and it always helped him a bit. He did look a bit lost and was as he sat there he leaned his head back against the wall near the class room door.

He was a bit short for his age about 5ft8 but that was okay by him he didn’t mind being short plus if he ended up with Alex he could hide in his arms. Okay he did look like at little kid while he sat there but it was okay by him he was sweet and innocent. Looking up from the floor at Xio he smiled at her. “Hi.” Cool he had some one there with him finally so he didn’t have to be by himself. Putting the rose into his backpack he looked at her. “I thought I was the only one walking around the castle today.” Being honest with her and hoped he would have a new friend with Xio. “My name is Hunter, would you like to sit down?” He was always well mannered and sweet.

[Xio Beckett]

Whoa, bizzarrrrrre. Since when was she in such a friendly, outgoing mood? That never happened! It had to be like invasion of the body snatchers or something because if anyone she knew saw her, their eyes would probably bulge out of their eye sockets and they’d be like ‘What the hell is going on??’ Still, whatever strange phenomena was going on, Xio didn’t mind. “Hey, thanks,” she said with a smile and slid down the wall until she was sitting next to Hunter--just not too close. She didn’t want to hurt the poor kid. Maybe that’s why she was being so….friendly. He didn’t know her. And as far as he knew, she was as normal as he was. It was like a clean slate being handed to her. In his eyes, she was just some random girl who decided to come say hi, not ‘freak’ or ‘murderer’ or ‘walking hazard’ like some people looked at her.

“Well, Hunter. My name is Xio,” She didn’t bother to put her hand out. She was still unsure of the level of her power even with gloves on. It didn’t seem to affect Ivan or Will, but that could be because they’re demons and she was wearing gloves at the time….but it had left Mel dizzy and she was normal so it was better to just not test it. It would get better soon anyways. She was working on it, every week during the CYP class. “How are you, love?”

[Hunter Lyle]

He was an outgoing kid but was very shy through too and hoped that no one minded that the young angel was like that. Hunter was still a lovable kid none the less he smiled at her hearing what she said. “You’re welcome.” Once she was next to him he opened his hand and a blueberry muffin holding it out to her he smiled. “Here’s something to nibble at if you want it.” Another muffin appeared in his other hand it was a yummy pumpkin muffin with cream cheese on top which he loved. Nibbling the muffin he had he was quite hungry and it showed. Okay so he was of a little piggy but he could be he was a teenage snow angel and Leo wanted him to eat as much as he could eat since he needed a lot of energy to get full control of his powers but he had control of them anyways he still needed to eat a lot of food.

“It’s nice to meet you Xio.” Hunter smiled and started back on the muffin in his hand after the other one was taken from him. He was getting better with own powers and he had helped from his god father more like his dad Leo. Looking at her he smiled and swallowed what he had in his mouth. “Good thank you but lost, how are you?”

[Xio Beckett]

“Oh, muffins!” Was she hyper too? Xio happily took the blueberry muffin, which she happened to love, and took a small bite of it. “Thahnk yew,” She mumbled through a full mouth and a smile. How cool was that? He could make food! Jeez, why did everyone have such cooler powers than her? “I’m doing pretty…great,” She took another delighted bite of her muffin and turned to her new acquaintance. It was true, she actually felt great. “You’re lost?” She repeated. “Where ya trying to go? I can help!” Maybe Melody or Monster had spiked her morning coffee with extra chocolate or sugar or something because this was just too weird if you knew her. It wasn’t normal at all. She looked like one of those eager little kids you see in kindergarten, that wants to be everyone friend. That’s how she felt right now. Like she wanted to be social and outgoing and have fun. Hmm. Maybe Melody had put a spell on her….

“Come on!” She brushed her hands on her jeans and jumped to her feet. “I can show you around! I’ll show you the whole castle if you like!” Ugh. Had she been normal, all of this nice-cess would have made her sick but in this case, it was an exception. “I would say we can go ice cream or something, but you could probably just make it master…” She laughed and waited for him to follow.

[Hunter Lyle]

“Uh huh hail to yummy muffins.” He smiled happily while he ate the muffin that he had in his own hand. “You’re welcome Xio.” Oh he could make food alright but didn’t do it much around people out of fear they would think he was a freak. “That’s good to hear.” Taking another bite himself he licked the cream cheese off his lips, looking at her again. Nodding that he was when he took another bite and chewed it swallowing before saying anything else really. “Uh huh and it sucks there’s no telling where I’m not supposed to be going here. Yes please Xio I’m trying to find the library, the auditorium, cafeteria, the nurse’s office and any points of fun I need to know about really.” He finished his large muffin and smiled cleaning his fingers off with a wet nap and tossed it away in a trash can. So happy and full he looked at her again.

“Okay Xio.” Getting his stuff he moved to his feet he smiled happily and he quickly nodding he liked that idea. “That works for me Xio.” Quite happily he brushed the back of his pants and put his backpack on again. “Oh yeah that’s true but lets go and get some ice cream I could use some after we explore.” Laughing he followed.

[Xio Beckett]

“Hail, indeed,” Xio said, polishing the muffin off. She giggled at him Hunter. “Can you make napkins appear, too? I think you need one,” She teased. She sat back, happy just to be around someone. It was nice to meet someone who didn’t automatically look at her funny. True, that was happening less and less but it still sucked when it did happen. Some people were just jerks. Xio listened intently. He basically needed to be shown around the entire freeping castle. It was a surprise he hadn’t gotten lost and ended up in the basement. “Well, lest start today, this will take about three days,” she teased. The castle wasn’t THAT big but it was pretty large.. Big enough that could get lost, obviously. She had gotten lost a few times too. It had taken her like two weeks to figure where everything was. But she had had to find everything herself so having a tour guide would definitely help.

Hey, to explore such a large castle was a mission. Ice cream was practically mandatory.
“You know, I like the way you think.” Xio smiled over at Hunter who was following her now. “Ice cream makes the world go round. And gummy bears.”

[Hunter Lyle]

Hunter smiled and had almost finished his, okay he was a bit messy with his muffin but it was okay. “Ohhhhh oops and I surely can.” Laughing he made a wet nap appeared he cleaned himself up and tossed the napkin into a trash bin. Finishing his milk as well he was all full. Telling what he had seen but would need to be shown around the entire castle basically. He hadn’t seen the basement but didn’t want to see t either unless it was interesting. “Okay and no problems there.” Smirking about he got his stuff and was on his feet soon after.

It didn’t take him long to get hungry again and wanted some ice cream it was so yummy he enjoyed it when he had it. “Oh yeah it does, I want some gummy bears too. Hmmm I wonder if Leo will get me some if I ask him.” Smiling at her he bopped around with his new friend Xio.

[Xio Beckett]

“Alrighty, well,” Xio started, walking backwards so she could see Hunter. This is the science hall.” She waved a hand around carelessly and gave Hunter a cheesy grin like a fake robotic host. “It’s where you’ll leanr everything you need to know about science that deals with Magick!” She used a kafe, high pitched voice for her tour guide act. And to the left you’ll see a large stone wall. Like there was special about that. “Oh, and below you is the ground….” Xio grinning and nodded vigorously.

“Oooh, I like those!” Xio got excited. “Well, gummy worms are better but yeah.” She kept walking slowly, every now and then glancing over her shoulder to make sure she didn’t fall because believe it or not she was pretty clumsy. “Ah, Don’t worry about it, we’ll just go to the store and get some or something.” It was nice enough to today to wake a walk so they could always just go themselves and get some candy.

[[Eh, sorrie, my muse is being stupid >_<]]

[Hunter Lyle]

He smiled following her around for his tour looking around he listened to her talking about the different places. Hunter laughed soft and listened intently to her, that was the best way for him to learn his way around with his godfather would he thought be happy about. Turning around in a circle he smiled and stopped looking at her.

"Me too." Hunter wanted some badly. "Oooo gummy worms must have some gummy worms." He bounced along with her and loked around some more. "Ohhh okay that sounds perfect to me Xio, mmm ice cream and gummies." Hunter was a zippy kid and loved sweets.

[[it's okies so is mine.]]

[Xio Beckett]

This was great, she was having fun being around Hunter. He was like a little kid, eager to learn about anything and everything. You could just tell from looking at him that he was absolutely sweet. He looked very innocent too. She was glad to be tour guide for a change instead of being the one who was lost. No one had come to her rescue when she had no idea where to go. She’d wasted so much time running into dead ends and drawing up maps, not mention trying to memorize everything. Finding your way around this castle was nothing something you wanted to do alone. It only made it harder and way boring. Plus she was having fun being outgoing and bouncy and that didn’t happen often. Starting over from scratch was nice for a change. She didn’t mind being this way one bit. Probably because hunter didn’t know her really. She didn’t have to worry about being hated before being spoken to. The best thing about meeting knew people, even though most of the time they scared her, was getting to be herself. As long as people didn’t know what kinds of harm she could do, they seemed to like her. When she gave them the chance to get to know her, anyway.

And cue the silly rambling. Xio nodded in agreement and jumped up. “Yeah! Oh my gosh, I love gummy worms. Like, gummy bears are okay, but worms are so much better. Sometimes though, when I eat Gummy bears, I’ll line them up like a little army and make them battle….but worms are longer and awesome…” Xio took a breath and giggled. She hadn’t been this carefree in so long. Most of the time she could barely get any words out to come out of her mouth so this was definitely a turning point for her. The question was though, how would she stay like this?

[Hunter Lyle]

He was enjoying himself greatly and was quite happy that he was making a new friend that day. Hunter was a little kid really and wanted to learn so much, he was a sweet pea and was quite innocent as well. Bouncing along with her he smiled looking around along the way happy to be learning his way around. Letting out his wings just for the hell of it and was always quite proud of them. Wrapping his wings around himself he left some ice foot prints along the way it happened and he never minded leaving ice prints under his feet, he was a special snow angel as his family and Leo often told him.

Hunter smiled he loved gummy worms and wanted some. “I love the worms, the bears and any other gummy shapes. I used to make little ice castles and put some gummies in them and ate them one by one..Uh huh hail to the worms I love to stretch them and then eat them all down yum yum.” He smiled and went along with her then they could get some ice cream and some gummies as well.