Chapter 5

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Chapter 5

Nikki, Riley, and Kylie got all their stuff together and put it into their backpacks.
“So we’re really leaving?” Kylie asked, shoving more and more stuff into her backpack.
“We have to. We need to save my parents, wherever they are.” Said Nikki, just watching Kylie try to shove almost everything she owns in the bag. “Come on, we have to go soon! Just bring the necessities, like a toothbrush, changes of clothes, your small blanket and sleeping bag, a pillow (not the one you ripped on me last night), food, and a towel. Not the whole room!”
“Sorry! Just don’t want to be out in the cold and realize I forgot something!”
“Oh yeah! Bring all of your money too. I’m bringing all mine.” Riley told them. “We may need it.”
“You’re right. I almost forgot about that. Riley, since you remembered it, do you want to take charge of all our money pooled together?”
“Sure. I’m the responsible one, so I naturally should keep the money!”
“Hey!” Kylie yelled quietly.
“Ha-ha!” laughed Riley.
“Guys! No fighting!” Nikki said. “I’m serious!”
“Fine.” Said Riley.
“Fine.” Agreed Kylie.
“Okay then. All good? Everyone packed?” Riley and Kylie nodded. “Make sure it’s not too heavy.” They checked, and it was fine. “All right! Off we go then!”
Nikki tiptoed quietly out into the hallway. “It’s all clear!” she whispered. Riley and Kylie tiptoed out to Nikki. They started walking down the hallway, and as they passed the little girl’s room they heard a noise. It sounded like someone getting out of bed.
“What was that?” Kylie asked, starting to get nervous.
“I don’t know.” Admitted Nikki. They kept going and then they heard a little voice.
“Where are you going?” asked Katy. Nikki, Riley, and Kylie whipped around, totally surprised. “Where are you going?” she repeated.
“On a trip to find someone.” Blurted Kylie. She received an elbow on both sides from Riley and Nikki. “What’d I do?”
“Oh.” Said Katy. She looked crestfallen. “So you’re leaving?”
“Yeah, but we’ll try to come back soon!” Nikki said, trying to cheer her up. “We promise!”
“Okay. Well, good luck finding them. Bye!” Katy yawned.
“Maybe you should go back to bed.”
“Okay. Goodnight.” Katy stumbled back into bed.
Nikki and Riley started walking, while Kylie had almost fallen asleep again. They yanked her up, and kept going. Once they got out of the orphanage, they let Kylie go.
“Ouch! What was that for?” exclaimed Kylie as she hit the ground.
“Oh, nothing. Just for telling a five-year old that we were leaving! Do you realize that Mrs. Pinebaum could know within 3 hours? We better get going.” Nikki started marching away again.
“Come on!” Riley said as she pulled Kylie up. “We need to stick with her.”
An hour later, they were still walking along the highway.
“Nikki, could we stop for a little bit?” asked a panting Kylie.
“Sure.” Riley and Kylie flopped to the ground.
“Thanks,” they panted. Riley and Kylie found themselves wishing they were back in bed. Nikki didn’t. She was happy that they were outdoors, away from the confining orphanage. She sighed contentedly.
“This is the life. On the road, with no rules, with my two best buds. Yeah.” Nikki said as she finally sat down.