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~*The Surface*~

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Noah P.O.V

It's been a few years since mom died. When mom died, I was 5 at the time and right now I'm 7. I'll be turning 8 soon in a few months. Dad and I aren't doing well after mom's death. Especially dad.

Dad wasn't doing well but he kept himself posture for me because I was the only one he had left. He said that he wants to work on getting enough money to leave the underground. So at times he wasn't home often and I had nothing to do so I would clean the house.

I don't go outside much and it helped me improve my skills around the house. I learned how to fight thanks to dad teaching me every time he comes home. Even if I told him he doesn't have to, he insists for my benefit.

It went like this until my dad came home on my birthday with big news.

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Noah: we can live... on the surface!?

Dad: y-yes, we can go! I wanted to surprise you with this. Aren't you happy?

Noah: y-yeah....

Dad: (confused) what's wrong?

Noah: I just wish mom could see this

Dad: my dear son, your mom would be so proud of us

Noah: proud?

Dad: look, you became just like your mother. You help around the house and cook meals for me so I can work hard. Both of us help each other for the sake of your mother. my wife so she can see us on the surface

Noah: (happy) y-yeah! thanks dad

Dad: no problem son, now go get packing. The military will arrive soon to take us up there, we'll also get to our new apart

Noah: O-Okay!

I walk down the hall to my room. Spotting my bag, I picked it up and packed my clothes. Stuffing at the bottom until my bag became full of clothes, socks, and undies. I spot my stuffed animal to which I take it in my arms and bump into my dad. He chuckles and picks me up.

Dad: woah, it looks like you packed in your entire room

Noah: (embarrassed) i-it was only my clothes dad

Dad: oh? you're bringing teddie with you?

Sleepywolves: here's what it looks like. It's costumed made by his mom if you want to know why

Noah: y-yeah! t-teddie needs to be with me

Dad: alright

Both dad and I stopped talking when knocking was at our door. The military announced they were here as my dad smiled. He pulled me with him as I grabbed his hand with one arm and the other gripped teddie. 

When dad opened the door, the military were there in brown coats with white shirts and black straps around their body. They ushered my dad and I to go with them as they escort us. Both my dad and I did just that as we walked with the military. Feeling many stares at us as I was overwhelmed and looked down. 

My dad noticed and gripped my hand. Ushering me that he was here, I gripped it back as we continue until we met the stairs. 

"there will be a coachman above, we already paid for you trip to ermich district. When you get there, another soldier will be waiting to escort you to down to wall maria. This process will continue until you meet a soldier named Hannes. He will lead you to your house that you will be living in. Enjoy your time in the surface"

The soldier said as my dad and I smiled, walking up the stairs. Blinded by the sunlight, I winced until I felt heavy winds on me. Opening my eyes to see the bright sun and people with fancy clothing.

I look ahead to see the coachman like the military said. 

Coachman: are you Nate? this your son?

Dad: y-yes that's me

Coachman: great, take yourself inside and we can go

Dad: yes (turns to me) come on noah, go inside

Noah: t-thank you mister

Coachman: no problem, just get in

We did like the man said and got inside. Seeing the soft chairs, I immediately jump onto one as my dad sat on the other. He chuckled as he watched me look out the window.

Noah: T-Teddie look! thi-this is what the outside looks like!! pretty!

Teddie: (Noah's Voice) wowie! its beary beautiful

Noah: y-yeah!

I continued to stare out with teddie until I felt my eyes grow heavy. I shake it off and try to watch outside more but my head wasn't letting me. My dad noticed and pulled me away the window and layed me down on the other side.

Dad: sleep son, it might take a while. I'm sure you can sight see when you wake up

Noah: o-okay, night dad

Dad: night son

Noah: n-night teddie

Teddie: (Noah's Voice) Night Noah!

I smile as I let myself fall asleep. Darkness taking me over as I dreamt of me telling mom about what we did and how we were doing. I held teddie as the ride continued.