The faint rays of sun glowed upon her olive toned skin, Nia lay on the top of a giant oak tree supported by multiple branches she lay there soaking up the early morning sun. Her clothing took on a light gold hue as the sun crept higher in the sky. Sweat gleamed on her body as she relaxed. Earlier she had practiced archery and swung through the tree tops around her orphanage. Smirking she laughed at the thought of Mrs. Wyn's face. Oh she was gonna be mad..... The first time she had done this Mrs. Wyn had locked her in her room for "leaving campus recklessly and without supervision" Within a few minutes she had jumped out the window into a large oak tree and spent the day she was supposed to be inside out in the trees. Smiling at the memories Nia sat up and stretched. Turning she headed back to her room for a shower and change of clothes. She was changing orphanages today.
Hopping through her bedroom window and smiling at her roommate who had long since gotten used to her strange comings and goings. Sarah laughed at her. "Nice run? Mrs. Wyn asked for you and I told her you had slept in the library. She bought it and asked you to meet her downstairs in her office once you had showered and dressed." Nodding to Sara, Nia clapped her on the shoulder in a show of gratitude before snatching the clothes she had laid out on her bed and heading to the shower.
Brushing against her leg she smiled. Dakota had appeared, she was a small white tiger. Whenever Nia needed help or simply company she appeared. Today Dakota stepped under the spray with her and enjoyed the feel of the water beating down on her. Hopping out of the shower she toweled off and threw on her clothes. Giving Dakota a pat she turned almost see through, in this state she could not be seen by anyone other than herself.
Running down the stairs two at a time she skipped down the hall to Mrs. Wyn's office and knocked.
"Come in."
Pushing open the door Nia smiled, "Good morning." Her cheery demeanor was met by a harsh cold look and her smile faded instantly. Pulling out a folder Mrs. Wyn handed it to her and stated shortly.
"These are your documents, pack your clothes and be downstairs in an hour."
Blinking widely Nia snatched the documents out of her hand and rushed back up to her room. Great she was moving, again.
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Pulling her suitcase up the stairs of the new orphanage she sighed. Couldn't she stay in one place?
Dakota appeared next to her, purring comfortingly she pushed up on her hand in support. Nia sighed, "Thank you girl."
Raising one hand she knocked on the brass knobbed door.