The Never Ending End Chapter 2

Chapter Two

Brookes Shop

Ah, and so our journey begins with us wandering around a small town in what looks like London. Nix has never mentioned this place before. The town looked of many different colors like red and blue as well as the sky, and most of the buildings were colored based on the feeling they gave off like the candy store was pink and yellow (warm and happy). Although The morgue was a dark grayish-blue with a willowy yellow tint (cold, sad, and what it once was). Various colors characterized the people. Some were angry, some were sad, and some were feeling nothing at all.

'Oi, Nix do yer know this place, then, eh, mate? I've never seen it before- ack curse me bloody accent! Blimey!' I said trying not to mind my accent

'Hmm, actually I don't quite know this place. The buildings 'ave a look like they're from London 'ow strange but it's still a glorious site maybe even more, prettier than London I say. Let's 'ead towards that shop over there and spot if they can give us a map eh, guv?' Said Nix.

'That sounds like a good idea, mate! Oh, and maybe we can also spot if they 'ave anyfink for us ter eat 'cause I don't know about yer lads but I didn't 'ave breakfast this mornin' 'ehe' said Case with a chuckle.

Considering that both the cockney nark and bone brain didn't get to eat breakfast either, the whole eating thing wasn't such a bad idea. Sucy and Amy agreed as well so we walked towards the shop. The name of the shop was Brookes WorkShop. From the front window, you could see dolls, toys, and candy. A pleasant scent emanated from the shop, and it was very warm and inviting. When we opened the door a bell went off, and that's when some boy came up to us. He looked about 5'4, he had dark-brown hair. Half of his hair came down to the right side of his face. It also looked very soft. He wore a white button-up shirt, a bolo tie, boots, and black jeans. Looked kinda cute.

'Good day lads and ladies welcome to my father's shop and soon to become mine! My name is Brooke and it is a pleasure seeing new faces around here. Would you like me to show you around?' He said with a soft and humble voice.

'I don't see why not and it's quite a pleasure meeting you too.'' I replied back to him, then looked back at the others and made a gesture using my hand telling them to come.

'So what's your business coming here? You all must be a group of friends or somefink.' He said. 'I bet lassie over there in the pink drag is the rich one hehe.'

I believe he was talking about Amy. She’s the only decent one here if you count me and Sucy, though it makes cents.

'W- who me? Oh, I wouldn't strike myself as a Richard or an aristocrat or anything like that hehe-' she said as she checked her purse. 'I- I'm r- rich- I MEAN of course I am but I don't really like hanging around others of my kind, you see?'

'I get it, sometimes it's good finding other friends who like you for you, most of all these people think that it's important to stay in your own kind, your own class... anywho these are the toy shelves where you can get as many toys as you please!' He said.

I didn't think too much about why Amy was rich (because why wouldn't she be? She's sweet and kind). Although when he said "your own class" his enthusiasm seems to have sunken. I wonder why? We all took a look in the toy aisle, and it was nice to see so many vintage toys and porcelain dolls on almost every shelf however, this was not what we were looking for. I looked over at Amy who was holding a doll. She loves dolls especially really classic ones.

'You can buy her if yer want Ames, no one is stopping yer.' I said

'I know, she's just so beautiful I can see her story, and her creator's story while making her. She's ever so lovely; so elegant.' Amy responded 'Yet this is not what we came here for we need food and a map.'

'Who said we couldn't 'ave fun along the bloomin' way come now, plus yor rich so we won't 'ave a problem as long as we ration the mon- uh money... just one second...' I got distracted because Carter picked up this weird doll and started yapping.

'Oi! mates 'ave a look at this doll 'e looks just like Ace but all creepy and evryfink 'ahaha actually 'e 'as 'is face!' He said practically comparing me to a stupid doll!

'HEY SHUT YOR BLOODY TRAP! I 'ave a look nuffink like that freakin' doll!' I shouted.

'Hey, hey! Fella's no need to fret it's just a doll and he kinda does look like ya, Ace is it? Well other than that I'll show you the rest of the shop' He said giving us a smile.

Even though the doll was somehow similar to me, it had a sadness about it. I picked it up and followed Brooke. He showed us the aisle with all the candy we could never lay our eyes on even if we tried. I could feel my mouth watering and my eyes glowing with excitement! There were all different types of penny candy and gumdrops. It was an absolute dream and candy for me and the narks are hard to come by.

'Well 'ave a look at that I can't believe it, that candy right in front o' us, mate!' Said Case 'I don't suppose we can buy this r- right? He asked Brooke.

'Well, w- why yes! You can! I can't believe I'm making my first ever sale! Ahem, don't mind me, you can buy anything to your heart's desire, will, and content. I shall not stop you unless you're trying to take the whole store hehe.' He said joyfully

'That's so sweet!!!' We all said it together, even Nix (he doesn't eat sweets or like them as much as we do... I've always wondered why).

We started picking out the candies we liked, some candies I've never even seen before, and some that don't even exist. I wonder where in the world are we? I could hear my stomach growl. I knew candy wasn't going to satisfy my hunger but it's still nice to have. I grabbed some hard candy. I found a bon-bon Case's favorite, dark chocolate for Sucy, Sweet bears for Amy, and candy coins for Nix. I usually preserve candy for my friends because they eat up all their candy so fast yet I'm the only one who has some left.

'Hey mate you look quite starved' said Brooke putting his hand on my shoulder 'I think you should have something other than candy, why don't I take you and your friends out for lunch?' He said humbly, and I didn't know what to say. No one has ever taken us out for lunch maybe to prank and tease us but other than that he is the first.

'I um, yes, guv! That would be great! I just need ter know if it's okay wiv me mates-' after I said that Nix replied quickly 'YES PLEASE! I would luv some lunch, I didn't get ter eat breakfast after I left me place ehehe.' He finished. I guess me and Casey weren't the only narks who didn't eat breakfast. I wonder why. Nix was hopping with gleed saying 'Free lunch! Free lunch!' Sucy suddenly heard us and walked up to Brooke giving him an intimidating expression.

She said 'Look buddy boy this better not be a joke or I'll send you flyin' wiv one o' me spells or better yet I'll s l i t y o u r t h o a t a n d m a k e y o u c a l l f o r y o u r d a d d y-' I cut her off 'NOPE! NOPE! NOPE! 'ehehe she doesn't mean that... She just wants ter make sure yor not lyin' or anyfink like that ya know? I'm sorry about that.' I apologized for Sucy threatening him. Then he looked at me in a flattering way, grabbed my hand, and said 'I say, your laugh is the most cutest laugh I've ever heard, it complements your looks very well, oh and there's no need to say sorry I completely understand!' He said (I think he just flirted with me...) 'Although there's one thing I ask of you.' He wanted to ask me a question?

I nodded my head and said 'Go ahead shoot.'

'S- Shoot? Um. Very well! May I take off your glasses? I just want to take a gander at your glorious eyes... I've never seen any like yours before. I just want to capture the-' suddenly Case got in between us.

'Hmm. Are you hitting on Ace? What's the matter with ya mate? He already likes someone!' Said Case, Brooke and I blushed.

'I- I don't like anyone, guv! Anyone, in particular, I just find it quite queer that yer would want ter 'ave a gander into me e- mince pies.' I said as Case yanked my arm pulling me closer to him and away from Brooke.

'Oh! No, I'm not trying to snag your friend from you. I don't find him interesting no offense, but I have a liking for someone else hehe.’ He spoke with both of his arms swaying back and forth.

'I just never saw eyes like yours before... the colors mix perfectly with the yellows and tangy greens with your mild dark pupil. It is ever so lovely.' He complimented.

Prior to anyone saying another word, I took off my glasses and pushed some of the hair combs out of my field of vision. This was so that he could see my eyes more clearly. Brooke's eyes met mine as I looked directly into his.

'There now you can see them, they're not that special, and everyone I knew made fun of them or said that I was weird for having such unimaginable color-coded eyes. This is the first I've heard anyone compliment them... thank you.' I said thanking him.

Case let go of my arm, looked away from both me and Brooke, and put his hand around his neck. '...' he said absolutely nothing as Broke began to examine my eyes.

I couldn't help but remember something from back then for it was too strong to ignore. When Casey and I were younger, we would use to play all the time but he never allowed himself to take his eyes off mine as we played. I hadn't thought much of it until now.

'How pretty! Brooke said, breaking the silence 'May I have a second to get my sketchbook? I would love to capture this on paper!' He said anew.

'Hey Case are you alright?' I said making eye contact with him

'Eh, I'm fine it's noffing... I just thought it was kinda weird ya know, isit? Some lad wantin' ter 'ave a look at yor eyes? A bit strange if yer ask me but it is wot it is and there's noffing I can do about it...'cause it's not me place.' He muddled, I couldn't tell if he was jealous or mad.

' Casey, are you jealous?' I clear as daylight.

Casey's cheeks began to grow redder with a shocked look on his face. 'WHAT! N- Not at all, I was just worried, to be honest. I care about you so much Ace (more than you can ever imagine...).' he said and with a mumbled sentence at the end (I couldn't hear it too clearly).

After that, the store doors bell rang and a young fellow holding a stack full of books stumbled in and tripped falling to the floor along with his books. We all had notice and ran to help him up!

'Are you alright there mate?!' Said Nix.

'Bl- Blimey, p- pardon me I should watch where I'm going, huh? Sorry for my miscalculation I may introduce myself! My name is Sage! And I'm a bit of a bookworm as you can see.' He said with a glittered smile.

He looked about me and Cases' age just like Brooke. He had on a black turtle neck sweater, long black blue stockings, pierced black earrings, steel toe shoes, short shorts, and he has dirty-blonde hair. Case and I helped pick up his books and put them on the counter as Nix helped him up.

'Sage that's a lovely name!' Said Amy.

'Thank you madam and to you as well.' he replied with a wiggly smile.

'Oh it's not that Lovely my name is Amabelle, Amabelle Sweetener, but my friends call me Amy for short.' She smiled back.

'And my name is Nix! And this is Sucy, Carter, and Aiden! Nice meeting ya mate. Said Nix introducing us to Sage.

'It is a grand pleasure meeting you too. Although have you seen Brooke? Did he go on his lunch break yet?' He asked.

'Oh, Brooke went in the back to get his sketchbook he wanted to sketch me eyes hehehe' I said with a nervous chuckle at the end. 'Are you friends with him?' I added.

'Hm, why yes I am friends with him and I have to say it's pretty rare for him to want to sketch something of someone, like their eyes.' He noted looking down. 'But ta... anyway, BROOKE! GET YOUR BLODDY SELF OUT HERE!' Sage shouted.

'Coming! Coming!' He shouted back 'Alright I've got my sketchbook did someone ca- Sage! What are you doing here? It isn't my lunch break yet hehe' he said checking his watch 'Oh your actually right on time my bad.'

'So you were going to sketch this blumps eyes aye? I thought I was your only muse~' said Sage as he went to give Brooke a hug.

'I- I know but have you seen his eyes they're really majestic.' Said Brook.

' I guess Carper isn't the only boy you like now...Why not introduce your friends to me? Seeing as though you fancy them.' Sage pulled out of the hug and started playing with his hair.

'Oh these aren't really my friends just customers but I suppose if you buy something I'd think of you as a friend haha, well this is my best friend in the whole world Sage Turner. I love him with all my heart, and I do not like Carper, Sage.' Said Brooke introducing us to Sage.

'That's so sweet! I guess we should check out now.' Said Amy.

'Yay! New friends! New Friends!' Chanted Nix.

'Psst guys' Sucy whispered to us and pulled us into a huddle.' I think they're the two love birds the message was talking about.' She said still whispering.

'Ya think so?' Asked Case

'Yeah! I mean just look at them, they're glowing ripe red!' She said

'Your right I can sense it...' I said

'Hey, you lads and ladies alright? What's with the huddle?' Ask Brooke.

'Mhm! We're just having a Nark huddle!' Said Nix.

'N- Nark huddle? That's funny you guys have a group name, you really must be great friends, anywho we should get going!' Brooke said. ' We're five minutes late for lunch!' He quickly rushed out the door with Sage and we followed.

Amy shouts. 'HEY! What about the stuff and the can-'

'Considering I already decided you as my friends you can pay me later!' Brooke shouted back.

We all ran to a coffee shop and it was quite fun running in a town we barely knew and with kids we just meant, I don't care if we even get the gold at this point I just don't want this adventure to end. We made it inside the shop and it smelled like chestnuts and hot cocoa it was lovely.

'I win! you have to buy me cake now Brooke' Sage said.

'Alright, alright, I'm on it would any of you blooks like anything?' Brooke asked.

'Nah we're fine we still have to owe you for the stuff we took.' I said.

'Alright, then I get you your cake, and if the waiter comes just order my usual got it, Sage?' Brooke looked at Sage.

'I got it!' Said Sage.

So after Brooke went to go get the cake for Sage we took our seats at a booth and looked at the menu. Were things ever like this in the 1800s? Everything seems so unreal. I was sitting next to Casey, Nix was sitting in between Amy and Sucy, Sucy next to me, and Sage next to Casey.

'Aye, Sage how long have you and Brooke been friends for?' Asked Case 'Considering since you are best friends you must have known each other for a very long time.' He added.

'We've been friends since we were six, we could never be apart from each other, we're the closest! I guess you could say our love is the platonic kind.' Said Sage.

'Well that sure is sweet Me and this nerd over here are the best of friends too! I guess you could say the same thing about us ya know? haha' Said Casey

'What about the rest of you? Aren't you childhood friends?' Ask Sage.

'Well not necessarily' I said. 'We all met at different points in our lives but we were still pretty young wen we met each uvver. I met Casey wen I was five, we both met Amy wen I was seven, met Sucy wen I just turned eight, and Nix! We met Nix wen I turned nine.' I elaborated.

'That’s quite interesting-' Sage was interrupted

'I got ya cake Sagey!' Cried Brooke walking over to our booth and someone came along with him too.

'Ello Turner, whatcha doing 'ere messing with these lovely people? They said.

'Ugh... I'm not messing with them I showing them around with Brooke and I say and I'll say once more why are you here every time Brooke goes on his lunch break?!' Said Sage, he seemed pretty irritated.

'Well, I could ask you the same thing mate! I mean it isn't a crime to want to see the guy on his lunch break.' They said. 'Although, he finds you more charming than you-' They said some more

'I d- don't find you or anyone charming in any way! I- I mean well, uh never mind, let’s just order some food.' exclaimed Brooke.

Brooke sat next to Sage Sage. There was no more room left in the booth until the boy we saw grabbed a chair and sat down next to Brooke.

'H- hey you can't do that!' Said Sage.

'Oh, yes I can Turner.' The said back in a tasteful manner.

'I might just head out after this Brooke.' Said Sage.

'Huh?! What- whatever is the matter?' Said, Brooke

'Nothing... I just think that you might be too busy to spend time with me again... and Carper will just get the way eh just forget I said anything.' Sage said feeling upset. He started eating the cake Brooke gave him. I believe it's chocolate.

Brooke grabbed Sage's face and pulled it towards his before Sage could take another bite out of the cake. He wasn't afraid to spare his feelings for Sage even in front of people and people he barely got to know and even that boy who's sitting with us. The boy had a red vest on, with gold-brown hair, rough black gloves, dark pants with a belt, dimples on his cheeks, black nails, and dark red shoes, and a jealous look on his face. Brooke kissed his/Sage's cheek! We all were shocked except for that boy and Nix.

'PSST, fellas it’s quite normal for friends to kiss each other’s cheeks if your that close.' Nix whispered to us.

'You know it isn't like that Sage, I know I make time for you and if it bothers you that much I won't let Carper distract me from being with you. How does that sound?' He murmured to Sage.

'You all to myself, that sounds so nice-' Sage was cut off once again (seems a bit familiar).

'Yap, yap, and Yapp.' Said the boy 'Could we stop yapping and get to eatin'? I want to order some food! Also if anything Sage is an attention hog. He can't stand one simple moment without his "friend" just let him see other people ya slag walking wanker!' Uttered the boy.

'Carper! Don't call- eh S- Sage-' Brooke said as he saw Sage Break into tears.

Before we knew it Sage got up from the booth and ran off. The waitress came over and when Brooke was gonna go after Sage that Carper boy stopped him.

'Don't mind him he'll get over it, besides it’s your lunch break so just enjoy the little you have left of it.' He said, carelessly.

'You're not going after him?! Then I will you git!' Said Case running off to Sage.

'Carsey wait!' I shouted after him and followed 'Oi! You guys stay there we'll be right back!' I yell towards them.

As I and Casey ran out the back door we were in an alley and heard crying next to a dumpster, and they lie a sad young boy filled with tears and wild madness… Oh, Sage.

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