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My Life in Inishmaan Chapter 6

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This is a side story of Karin and Hasper's life on their home world. Before the story of JOTH fac-fiction my friend :iconthejourneyoftheheart: is working on. Just so anyone who reads this it wont have any spoilers of her story in future. This story is fan-fiction as well. And is somewhat inspiration based off of Ireland life style. The world is called Inishmaan (meaning middle island.) All rights to information I may find to use for this story belong to the original persons. And note this is a fan fiction that I am writing for fun. The only original characters that belong to me are Karin Moore, Tom and Estel Moore, Hasper and Harvey Stone. And any other character that I make up for the side story.


My Life in Newport
Chapter 6
Let the Training Begin


It had been a rough morning for Tom and Estelle Moore. Well more like a rough week. Since there child Karin was home for the winter Holidays now from school and was about to turn 7 she had grown more hotheaded and even more stubborn over the past few weeks. Not only that but her super abnormal strength seemed to be getting out of hand again. Just when it seemed her folks felt like it was under control for the most part.

The had to calm her down 3 times already from the first week she was off for the Holidays. But the first incident, with her super strength  she ended up accidentally braking a mug that was filled with hot coco on the table when getting mad that she didn't get marshmallows in her drink. Because she set it down to hard and ended up making it shattered all over not only that but the hot coco spilled on her lap. Nearly burning her skin if she wasn't wearing several layers of clothing since it was winter in Inishmaan. Her mother got so mad at her but was more freaked out that her child was hurt from what had occurred.

The second incident was over the fact that she couldn't go outside due to a snow storm. She became short tempered and hotheaded from being stuck inside all day. When she lost her fuse she slammed her bedroom door several times. Until her father came over and told her to sop it or she wouldn't be able to play outside the next day at all. This got Rin so upset she slammed the door so hard it got knocked off one of its hinges. Her father yelled at her even more until her mother came over to calm them both down before anything else broke. After that she was told to sit in time out in the living room until the door was fixed from both of them working together.

Then finally the 3rd incident had to due with the one the day before. Her father told her she couldn't go outside at all unless he said so other wise. Rin lost her temper again and ended up throwing a temper tantrum while laying on the floor and kicking and screaming. She ended up braking some of the hard wood floors from the force of her little legs but brute like strength. Her father yelled at her then yelled at his wife as to a lost for what to do with the child? That was when Estelle came up with an idea she would talk to her younger brother for parental advice. Not only that but on how to control her strength on her own so as not to brake things and become so hotheaded all the time.

Finally it was the end of the week a Sunday. Tom was hoping today would be quite so he could do some of his work at home since he was a professor at the Newport University. He sat in his chair and was about to open his laptop until he heard a loud noise and his child crying out in frustration...! 

CRASH! "AUGH!" cried out a very hotheaded rosey red faced little girl. Her hair was a mess and not only that she now held in both of her small hands a broken hair brush that she did not mean to snap in half. "Dadai! Dadai, I broke my hair brush! I hate this!" She cried out.

Her father came down the hall walking calmly to his only child. Since his wife Estelle told him to not go to her yelling at their child until he knew what she might have done with her strength. Seeing that this was the first time she broke her hair brush. He put a hand to his brow and rubbed his face. Trying to stay calm. "Oh Karin. Why did you brake it?" He asked her with a soft sigh.

She looked up at her father and then looked down tears starting to form in her eyes. "I-I didn't mean to, Dadai....I was...just brushing my hair then I got a tangle then it snapped when I pulled to hard." She looked up again when she was done explaining. Seeing her father was still not happy. She started to cry for real now. "Wahaha...Dadai is mad at me."

Tom eyes widen when he heard her say the words hate along with Dadai in the same sentence. "Oh no, no Rin. Please dont cry." He said trying to pick her up now. "See Dadai doesn't hate you I never could sweetie." Trying to dry her tears. "Now stop crying please your almost 7 years old. your going to be a big girl soon." He then gave his daughter a gentle hug and patted her back trying to calm her down. Finally she calmed down enough to listen again. "Are you feeling better now?" He asked her.

She nodded then asked, "Can I use my piggy bank to buy a new hair brush?"

Tom put his child down, "Oh well if you'd like I will go out with you and buy you a new one. You save your piggy bank for something really special alright."

"Okay then we are going to the store and I want to buy a new pink one!" Rin declared.

Tom smiled, seeing his little girl loved the color pink so much he couldn't say no. So he said, "Alright lets walk down to the shop on the corner. But first lets get our coats and scarves on too. So we don't get cold."

"Okay." Rin smiled brightly.


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On the way back home Tom saw his wife pulling up in the drive way with the family car. Rin saw her mother too. And began to wave. When Estelle was out of the car she waved back to the both of them and called them over.

"Conas ata tu?" She asked them both.

"We are good dear." Tom said as he gave his wife a kiss on the lips.

"Mamai! Look what dadai and I got at the shop on the corner. A new hair brush." Rin smiled.

As the 3 of them went inside Estelle gave an alarming look when she saw the broken one set on the coffee table in the sitting room. She looked to her child first then back to her husband in disbelieve that she had done that with her own strength.

She then narrowed her eyes at her husband for not having a proper talk with their child. It would have to come to from her than. And she had also come back with a solution to hopefully end the braking of household items too. She then knelt down next to her little girl and put a hand on Rin's shoulder. "Karin dear. Mama and Papa have been talking to your uncail for a bit. Today i went over to see him to have a nice long talk. And the long talk involves to help train you and control your strong strength. Wont that be fun to try out with uncail Harvey?"

Rin thought about it for a moment. Then asked, "What will he teach me?" looking a bit interested in it now.

Estelle hoped her child would find it fun. "He would teach you how to fight one on one, and he even said he would want to teach you how to use a cross bow on your hands. And when your older maybe a knife on the other. But mama will worry if you learn the knife now. So you have to wait until your really good at fighting first. Does that sound like something you would want to try?"

"And if you don't want to you can always try something else." Tom added on.

Rin's eyes beamed with excitement as if it was Christmas morning all of a sudden. "When can I start? I want to start today! Right now please lets call uncail Harvey now." Getting carried away she began to dance around the room.

"Now, now Rin. Your uncail is busy for the next few days it wont be until he gets back from his trip in a few days. Right on time for your 7th birthday too. Can you be a good girl and wait that long please. If not Santa wont come either if your not on good behavior too." Estelle pointed out.

"Yes mamai I will do my best to be good." Rin said after she stopped her dancing and put her hands in front of her like a good girl.


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A few days later it was the morning of Karin's 7th birthday. She woke up extra early all on her own. Today she would do her best to be good so far the past few days had been without anymore incidents she hoped today would be another day with non. And she would do her best for today too. Not just because it was her birthday but because Christmas was almost upon them. If she wasn't careful and being good then St. Nicholas would not come or if he did he might give her a lump of coal. She did not really know what he did if she was a knotty child. She only knew he would come and give good children gifts. So that's what she was going to do all the way until Christmas morning.

Rin got dressed for the day. She wore a red long sleeved dress that had pockets on the side and fell just past her knees. Along with black leggings and her little brown boots. She tied part of her hair up like she normally did since she kept her bangs on the long side. But this time put in a green ribbon vs a plain hair pom pom hair tie. She was also happy she didn't brake her new pink hair brush she got a few days ago with her father.

After breakfast was over her mom and dad surprised her with an early birthday gift. She could not believe she was getting to open a gift before cake and Hasper and her parents would come over for the little party they would have for her. When Rin opened the little box it contained a music box. It was pink and white and in the shape of a box. She wound it up and opened it. Inside was a little ballerina with a pink tutu. She had pretty red hair up in a bun and pretty blue eyes. As the music played it played her favorite song. "Over the Rainbow." She smiled and began to hum along with the tune. Once it stopped playing she closed the box and set it down.

"Thank you mamai, dadai. I love it!" Rin said with bright eyes.

"You're welcome sweetie." Her father said first.

"We are glad you enjoy it so much. You can even listen to it when it's bed time." Estelle nodded.

"That's true," She paused then a thought came to her. "Can we sing the song together when you both tuck me in at night tonight?" looking up at her parents while she sat on the sofa.

"I woulnd't mind that at all." Tom replied

"Sure thing since it's your birthday too." Estelle smiled.

Just then the door bell rang. Estelle went to go and answer it. Rin's eyes lit up when she heard who it was coming inside from the front entry. In came her aunt Colette, her uncle Harvey, and her cousin Hasper.

"Wheres the birthday girl?" Harvey asked his sister after giving her a hug of greetings.

"Shes in the living room waiting for you of course." Estelle said giving her brother a oh brother look.

Hasper raced passed her aunt and uncle while the adults greeted one another to her favorite little cousin. "Rin. Happy birthday to you!" She said giving the little kid a big old bear hug.

"Hass-sissy...can't breath..." Rin said while being squeezed by the older girl.

"Oops sorry. I just hadn't seen you in a whole week almost so I had to give you an extra tight hug today." Hasper said with a cheeky grin.

"No it's alright I love your hugs." Rin said now off the sofa and ready to greet Hasper's parents. "Hi aitin hi uncail." She said coming up to them and giving them each a hug.

"Oh my I think someone has gotten a little taller since we last saw you lass." Colette said after she gave the birthday girl a hug.

"You think so?" Rin asked looking hopeful since she was the smallest one in her class. She hopped she had grown a little taller.

"Mhmm I say so." Colette said.

"Come her clann where is my hug? You little rascal." Harvey joked now kneeling down with his arms open.

Rin knew better not to run into give people a hug normally no matter how big or strong they looked she might knock them over. So she walked up to him and gave him his hug. "I missed you all thank you for coming to my birthday. I have also been a good girl and waiting patiently for you uncail Harvey to tell me when I can learn how to control my strength. I am ready any time now." She said.

"Oh did your mother already tell you that. I thought it was supposted to be a surprise for me to ask her?" Looking up at his sister. But then stood up again.

"Well I thought it would be good to tell her a bit ahead of time so she would be better behaved. After all Rin does better when she has a goal set for her. Since she doesn't know how to control her self that well yet. But enough about this talk lets celebrate her birthday." Estelle finished with a smile.

"Well I brought the cake you wanted me to make right her." Colette mentioned as she held out a brown paper bag.

"Wonderful ill help you in the kitchen then." Estelle said. leading the way.

Rin tugged on Harvey's hand to get his attention. "Can we talk about my training after the party?" tilting her head to one side.

"Of course my dear. But for now lets play some fun games Hasper brought over in her back pack." Harvey said with a wink.

Rin nodded and the 3 of them began to decide on what game they would play with first. While Tom got out the card table with some chairs for everyone to use.


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After playing 2 different board games Rin winning the first game and her mother winning the second game it was time to have some lunch with tea and juice. They all had finger sandwiches and a salad on the side. Next was time for cake. When it came out with 7 candles on it. Not only that but the theme was pink with roses decorated on it. Rin could barely believe her eyes. The cake looked so tasty. When her family finished singing happy birthday to her. She closed her eyes and made a wish that only she would ever know. And that wish was to over come her struggles and to train hard for her future.

"Oh the cake was very yummy aintin Colette." Rin said with pink cheeks blushing brightly.

"Thank you Rin. Did everyone enjoy the white chocolate cake I made with pink frosting?" She asked everyone now.

"it was great mom." Hasper said taking her last bight.

"Delouses as always my darling." Harvey said giving he a kiss on the cheek.

"I agree it was delouses indeed Colette." Tom said with a nod.

"The cake was wonderful. If anyone want's seconds later there is still some left." Estelle pointed out.

"Can I have a second slice please?" Rin asked looking hopeful.

The adults all grinned and began to chuckle a bit. "Oh Rin your stomach is as big as your heart." Harvey said. Patting his stomach indicating he was pretty full.

"It's not just that Papa. Her stomach is a black hole if you ask me." Hasper said.

"No it's not Hasper its as big as all of space." Rin said joking along.

The adults all just laughed at the kids jokes. Estelle and Colette began to chat while picking up the plates as Tom gave another but small slice to Rin to eat. When the cake was put away. It was time to open gifts.

"Here Rin open this one first. It's from my parents and I." Hasper said handing her a bright purple bag.

'Thank you everyone." She said before opening it up. What she pulled out of the bag was a card first. She red it out loud. "For a special day for a special girl. Happy birthday Karin love your uncle Harvey, aunt Colette, and cousin Hasper Stone." Rin smiled and looked to see if it was now alright to move on to the gift.

"Go on lass." Harvey said. "You can open it now."

"Yay!" Rin said with happiness. What she found was a brand new blue sweater and a white skirt along with a white hair tie to put in her hair. "Oh how pretty a new outfit. Thank you for the presents."

"Now its our second gift for you Rin dear." Tom said handing her this time a brown paper hand bag with a card sticking out first.

"We hope you like this gift." Estelle said with a warm smile now sitting down next to her child. "Why don't you open the card first."

"Okay." Rin said after opening it she read it out loud for everyone to hear. "To our little girl. 7 is a big number and we hope for you to have a wonderful birthday filled with many good memories and more to come. Love mama and papa. Thank you mom dad. I like the card very much." As her mother gave her a hug she hugged her back. When she opened up the bag she found a brand new dolly she had been wanting for a long time. It was a brand new and clean unlike some of her older ones in her bed room. It had dark brown hair and brown eyes and it kind of looked like Rin. Thats why she wanted it. Plus it had on a red top with a pink, white, and red long skirt. and red shoes. "Thank you I love the new dolly."

"What will you name her?" Her mother asked.

Rin thought about it for a moment and then said, "Alice. Her name will be Alice. Because she looks like me but I don't want her to have the same name then its just to confusing." Rin declared.

"That's a good name." Tom said as he got down to the floor and sat next to his wife and child. "Now smile for the camera your uncle is going to take a picture."
The family of three then leaned in closer and got in for the photo to be taken. Click! went the camera.

"That was a good picture all of you." Harvey said handing his brother inlaw the camera back.

"How about another game?" Colette asked everyone.

Everyone agreed and they played a few more games until it got dark outside. By the end of the day both Hasper and Rin had fallen asleep on the sofa together. But it was time for the Stone family to head back home. Harvey picked up his daughter as if she was light as a feather to her. She was still asleep even after she had her coat and scarf thrown over her.

"Will she be alright like that?" Colette questioned her husband.

"Yeah she will be fine the car is right out front." Harvey said with a whisper.

"Drive safe you guys." Tom said as he waved them off.

"Yes do be careful the road could have black ice in places." Estelle warned with a worried expression. "But knowing my little brother hes a safe driver."

"Yes he better be." Colette said. "Or Hasper and I will give him an ear full about it."

"That's scary don't do that please." Harvey said with a cheeky grin. Now heading off to the car and out in the cold night air of the early evening.

"Oh Harvey be sure to come by tomorrow if you can. Other wise Rin will be asking for you non stop." Tom said.

"Will do." He said over his shoulder.

Today Rin had a fun birthday. It was now bed time 9pm and as both of her parents said. They were there to sing "Over the Rainbow" to her to tuck her in. Rin even sang along a little until she started to feel sleepy once again. She finally nodded off and sank her head into the pillow. Both her parents each gave her a kiss on the forehead then went to bed themselves.




Chapter 6 end.
Karin (Rin) Moore, Estelle Moore, Tom Moore, Hasper Stone, Harvey Stone, Colette Stone (c) :iconbella-who-1: aka me

A new chapter is now up. The next chapter will be of Rin starting her training. That will take some time I hope to have it up as soon as I can. :)
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TheJourneyoftheHeart's avatar
Cute chapter.^^
I like the parts where she has her little temper tantrum.