“I know. You’ve almost died in those damn underground fights. Remember when I dragged you out of one? We met because of that!” Ray gave her an exasperated look but didn’t feel annoyed with her. He loved her fighting spirit, yet he knew it’d get her in trouble.
"Awe, doesn't just sound so romantic how we met." She mocked, rolling her eyes. That night was a night she would never forget. Getting pulled out of the cage, bleeding everywhere and the muffled screams and shouts of the crowd. Most importantly though, meeting Ray, her best friend and someone extremely important to her. She wish that he could've met her mom, she would have loved him.
Ray scoffed at her. “You could’ve gotten hurt! It’s a miracle I was walking by!” He shook his head. Thank goodness she was better now, especially with how much they’ve been traveling.
"I've said thank you, like a thousand times." She looked up at him with her hazel eyes and smiled. As more people came and went the more impatient she became. "Ray, I want off this train." Ace tightened her ponytail and looked around at the people on board. Both her and Ray looked a bit out of a place.
(What does Ray looked like?)
(Ray is a muscular Irish-looking ethnicity looking type guy with sleek black hair and crisp green eyes.)
Ray nodded. “I guess we should. Is here okay?” He glanced at her. They weren’t at their destination, and it was much too dangerous to walk.
(Thanks.)
"I'm fine with whatever. It's just my ass is getting numb from sitting for so long." Again she adjusted herself, she put her legs on the seat next to her and laid down. "Also, I just want to feel the snow on my skin." She sat up and leaned closer to Ray, "Can we maybe play in it for a bit?" Her eyes lit up and she had a childish smile on her face.
(You’re welcome)
“Your ass is sore, huh? Your ego should be sore from when you slipped in that ice earlier.” Ray watched her shift around alertly, then grinned when she leaned towards him.
“You manage to bring positivity into everything, huh? Sure, we could, if you want.”
"I fell in a fabulous way though." She grinned and sat back again. "And nothing could hurt my ego," Ace wasn't necessarily stuck up, she could be very insecure sometimes, but hid it with her sarcastic remarks and jokes. "I'm excited now." Turning to the window she watched as the snow fell and made the world look colorless.
“Ah, yes, just so fabulous.” He chuckled gently and looked out the window too. “So should we play in the snow then go about our business of getting fruits?”
"Yes, snow first." Ace put her cheek to the window. "The cold feels so nice, and it definitely wakes me up. After a few minutes she moved next to Ray and put her cheek on his. "Is it cold?" She didn't mind being close to him if it was on her terms, but if he suddenly came close to her it was surprising.
Ray laughed gently. “The cold is nice, huh?” He jumped a little when she pressed her cheek to his but didn’t move.
“Not really. I’ve felt colder.”
"Awe, then I have failed." Ace went and sat in her chair crossing her legs. While looking around, she accidentally locked eyes with on of the men that was staring at her. Quickly she looked away and at the ground.
Ray took notice and glared up at the pair. “We should get off as soon as possible. I don’t want them jumping us.” He put a hand on his pouch and the other on hers.
"I agree, but I'm sure we could take them." The train slowly came to a stop, making a loud screeching sound. Ace stood grabbing her backpack and swinging it over her shoulder. Everyone stared as they walked down to the exit. Ace put on her gas mask, only because it made her feel more comfortable.
Ray got up after her amd tailed her like a dog. “They’re officials. We wouldn’t be able to take them if we tried,” He hissed this through his teeth as he looked over his shoulder. The pair of men weren’t following.
"I'm sure we could," Her voice came out muffled because of her mask. Ace wanted to look back and see if they were following but it seemed like a bad idea, instead she walked straight out of the exit. Immediately the hairs on her stood as the cold air hit her skin. "Now," She ran off to an open area to play in the snow, "Let's play."
The train clackd away and Ray looked up to find the two men watching them through a window. He watched until the train faded from sight. He shivered, but it had nothing to do with the cold snow falling and gathering at his feet.
Ace made a snowball and threw it at Ray. She pulled down her mask and genuinely laughed, which was rare for her. Usually she was a stone faced person who didn't get along with most people. Around Ray though she felt comfortable.
The snowball hit the back of Ray’s head. He whipped around, a bright smile taking over his grimace.
“Hey! Unfair, I wasn’t ready!” He grabbed up an armful of snow and barreled towards her.
Ace knew running away wouldn't help, so she would just have to take it head on. When Ray hit her with the big pile of snow, she slipped and fell to the ground. "Thank goodness the snow is soft." Scooping some up with her hands she threw it in the air at his face.
Ray batted it away smoothly. “Another!” He roared, rearing himself up. He loved it when things were flung at him; he’d just bat them away.
Ace puffed her cheeks out a bit annoyed that he easily avoided it. Since her attempt to get him back didn't work, and he would most likely bat away anything she threw at him. There was only one more thing to do. Standing she wiped the extra snow from off her and looked up at Ray grinning. She got into a running stance a charged at him, once she was close enough she jumped on him knocking both of them to the ground.
Ray stood there in his position, gazing at her. What he wasn’t expecting was for her to brush off the snow and attack him, so he slammed down onto the ground under her.
“oUuf! Jeezus! You have one good attack, Ace!” He laughed. Her belly was warm on his, the cold no longer bit at his face.
"Of course, I trained hard just to take you down like this," Many people were watching them, it was surprising to them that they were having so much fun with everything that was happening. Ace laid on him for just a few more seconds then flopped into the snow next to him. "That was fun."
Ray laughed. “It’s not over yet!” He grabbed a handful of snow and smushed it on her face. He didn’t care people were watching; he hadn’t had fun like that in a long time.
Quickly Ace sat up and spit some of the snow that got in her mouth out. Standing, she stumbled a little wiping the snow from her face. "That girl is really pretty." A guy said from a large of men walking by. "You don't see many faces like that anymore." Before she could stop her Ace threw a snowball at the man. "And this girl can kick your ass, all of your assess!" A tint of anger appeared on his face as he walked closer.
Ray picked her up by the waist. “Don’t. Leave it.” He set her down and stepped in front of her when he realized the brute walking towards them.
“Hey, fuck off, pal!”
"Awe, I just wanted to play with the pretty girl, nothing bad I promise," Sarcasm dripped from his mouth. "This pretty girl would love to play!" Ace shouted from behind Ray and jumped up to see over his shoulder at the guy. Moving around Ray she stood next to Ray and crossed her arms. "But sadly you'll lose, and I dont have time for losers." The urge to fight him was strong, but she decided to listen to Ray and forget it.
Ray stepped forward. “Fuck off!” His voice was large and harsh. “I’m not afriad to hurt you.” He kept a hand on Ace’s hand, warning her to simmer down.
