6. Excursion

After a while, after finally finishing his breakfast, August realized that he didn't have a home. Going to rent a hotel room is not an option, he has less than $ 50 left in his pocket. He needs a place to live, and soon, because night will come quickly.

I had to start looking. Asking to spend the night with people is not an option, several times he was almost caught by the police because of this. A motel is also not an option, money is not enough, there is only one thing left.

Abandoned houses.

Augustus often slept in abandoned houses when he was in the cities. He rarely spent money on a motel. He certainly likes to sleep in a soft bed, but he also likes to eat. And if you choose, it will definitely be food.

There is no one in them, they will definitely not look for him there, the only thing that can prevent him is only a random punks who will go there. But no one forbade scaring them, did they ? Isn't that right ?

So it's settled.

" Now it remains only to find such a building. Preferably a little away from the city, I feel that I will stay here for a long time. Well, let's start the search. "

Just as he was about to start searching,a voice attracted him.

--- Hey, Amethyst ! Why did you leave without me ?

--- I'm sorry, Stephen. I was hungry.

--- But you could have waited for me !

--- Hmmm ... no.

Ttu suddenly August remembered that he was not alone. He had already forgotten that she was sitting next to him. But for now, it was Stephen who caught his attention.

A small boy was running to his place. There was baby fat on his face, he was small with a smile on his face. And something else caught August's attention. The kid had a stone where his navel should have been. A precious stone, pink in color.

" This must be the Steven the Peedies told me about. "

--- Oh, my God, I've never seen eyes like that ! Cool !

--- And I'm talking about it ! This is August, he's a traveler.

--- Traveler ?!

August could literally see the stars light up in Stephen's eyes. It was a little scary.

--- Oh, let me introduce myself as Stephen Universe.

--- Well, you already know my name.

--- It's over....so, are you new here ?

--- I just wandered in here. I think I'll stay here for a while and then move on.

--- So you don't know the city yet ? Let me give you a tour. God. I've never done a field trip !

--- Um, well, I don't have anything to do anyway, so come on.

--- Yes !

Augustus didn't know why he agreed to this. Maybe it's because he hasn't talked to people for so long?

" Oh God. When was the last time I talked to someone for so long ? I think it will be useful, I haven't said anything for a long time. Plus, I'll be able to explore this city. Maybe I can find something suitable. "

--- Good ! Let's start the Beach City tour ! Amethyst, you will be my assistant.

--- Ha, that'll do.

After that, Stephen began to drag August around the city. He took him everywhere he could, from the marina to the hill, to the school, to the library, to the pizza place, to anywhere he could go.But Augustus was only interested in one thing, for the entire tour he saw only one seemingly abandoned house remotely, but decided to deal with this later.

The tour lasted until the evening, and it ended where it started.

--- So, this was our super mega cool Beach City tour. How do you like it ?

--- Well...was it good ?

--- Well, this concludes our tour. Put a score from 1 to 10.

--- Weeeel...10.

--- Yes !

--- Well, now I must go. Nice to meet you, Stephen.

--- Oh, you're leaving so early ? I thought we could hang out some more.

--- We'll have time, I'm here for a long time. But all in good time.

--- Ooooo

--- Okay, I have to go. I'll meet you tomorrow.

--- Bye !

After saying goodbye, Augustus quietly made his way to the abandoned house. It was located on the outskirts of the city. Through the alleys, unnoticed, he made his way to it. And here he is. A place where o will spend quite a lot of time.

It was more like a mansion than a house. It was huge. But it was clear that it was abandoned. The entire fence was covered with a huge number of plants. It's like there haven't been people here in 30 years. Well, August is no stranger to it. The main thing is to have a roof over your head and food. And everything else will arrive gradually.

Walking along the fence and looking for a place to climb over, he noticed a hole in the fence. It was just the right size for him.

Quickly once inside, he noticed that inside it was the opposite. It was obvious that the lawn in front of the house was well maintained. It became clear that someone still lived here, but it was too late to change anything.

August felt a metallic chill on his head.

--- Put your hands up and turn around slowly, or I'll make a hole through your head.

Obeying, he carefully turned around and saw before him...the old woman. She was sitting in a wheelchair, holding a shotgun with both hands on the target, or rather on it. But here's the question :

" How did she get up behind me so stealthily ? Yes, and even in a wheelchair ! "

--- Whose will you be ? Why did you come to my house ?

--- This...

--- Speak quickly, I don't have much time.

--- I'm a wanderer. I thought this house was abandoned, so I wanted to spend the night here. I honestly didn't know anyone lived here. Can I go now ?

--- Are you lying to me, by any chance ?

--- No! I'm telling the truth !

--- Look into my eyes.

Augustus slowly lowered his eyes to the old woman and looked into her eyes, and was stunned.

Purple. The color of her eyes was purple.

She stared into his eyes for a long time, and he stared into hers. After a while, she spoke.

--- I see that you are not lying to me. I can also see that you're looking for something. But that's not my problem anymore. Now listen to me.

...

--- I'm willing to put you up in my house, but on my own terms.

--- Thanks !

--- You rejoice early. You will help me around the house, cook my food, clean the garden, water the flowers, and all the small work in the house. And in return, I'll give you a roof, food, and pay you money. You got it ?!

--- Yes !

--- From now on, call me Miss Peregrine. Now follow me. I'll take you to your bedroom.

Augustus followed Miss Peregrine slowly. He felt that there was something strange about her, something unusual. But he decided not to pay attention to it, because she sheltered him. It's better to just keep quiet.

His bedroom was on the second floor. It was huge. He had never seen such a huge room.

--- You will take up your duties tomorrow. You can pay me for your roof and your food.

She said no more, and left his room.

After changing into his pajamas, August stared out the window at Beach City. Something in this city was bothering him, and he felt that he would have a lot of problems in the future. But right now, all he wanted to do was sleep. Sleep will give him strength for tomorrow's trials.

Slowly, his consciousness sank into darkness and he fell asleep.

Meanwhile, in the living room. A young woman was sitting at the table. She was wearing a blue dress, and there was not even a trace of wrinkles on her face. But we both know who it is, it was an old woman.

--- Yeah, it's been a long time since I've seen such children. It wasn't on schedule, there wasn't even any hint that this boy would be here.

Talking to herself, she glanced at the folding clock, took a sip from her cup of tea, looked out the window, and exhaled.

--- Well, it's been a long time since I've had a surprise. Time will tell how this will turn out in the future.

And so ended the first day of August in Beach City. He's finally here. where he wanted to be. There are a lot of challenges ahead of him, but for now, let him sleep. He'll still need his strength. Everything is still ahead.