Found My Home

Found My Home



Found My Home By: Maria Angela M. Victorio

In the town of Cesterfield, there lives Wiki the Hedgehog. He enjoys drawing things, mainly those that he feels but cannot express. His illustration collection shows creatures loved by everybody and being happy. Wiki himself is all contented about his hobby, but the shyness and insecurities sometimes gets in the way of his activities. No matter what he tries, he can’t seem to get rid of his worries. It's 6 a.m. on Monday morning, and it's back to school for Wiki. \"Not again,\" Wiki says, sighing, \"I don't want to go to school.\" He began preparing, but he is lacking energy. He's physically prepared, but not mentally, so what's the deal? His quill began to rise as soon as he stepped out of the doorframe. He feels insecure and afraid that others would criticize him. \"Why can't I keep it under control?\" he muttered. He began walking normally, but his heart was pounding. He notices other creatures and can't help overthink if they're staring at him, his quill raised even higher. \"Why can't I have fluffy furs like rabbits? Why do I have to endure with these spikes?\" he mused. Rabbits are the most prevalent animals with fur that are regarded as charming in the town of Cesterfield. He started rubbing his head. He is worried that people would regard him as a coward. A coward who tucks himself in and flees. \"I don't want to deal with my insecurities\" Wiki muttered.

The feeling of shame is gnawing at his psyche, which caused him to sink into his own thoughts. As he turned left, he lost his balance and tripped over someone. \"I'm really sorry\" Wiki said. Wiki was embarrassed. \"No, it's alright!\" says the friendly Capybara \"I have to go now, I hope you're alright,\" says Wiki, who appears to be hurrying. Wiki almost missed the bus, but by surprise, the Capybara he met is also on the bus. The Capybara approached him and said, \"Hey, your spikes look really cool, I wish I had one too.\" The Capybara chuckled, \"I keep getting in trouble because I talk to the most random animals, even unknowingly the predators.\" Wiki shows his appreciation, but deep down he thinks the Capybara is deceiving him. The voices in his head are really not going away. The Capybara told Wiki some exciting and entertaining adventures about his life. Wiki felt at ease, and he's simply going along with him. Wiki's spikes were lowering and he wasn't aware of it. Wiki seemed relaxed and talked with the Capybara about his interests. \"By the way, my name is Lohi,\" says the Capybara. \"That's a rare name you've got there!\" exclaims Wiki.

After a few minutes of talking, Wiki arrives at his alma mater, Palm Valley University. It's a total coincidence that Lohi also attends Palm Valley University. They walked together to school, and Wiki started to worry once again. When Lohi noticed Wiki had stopped walking, he got concerned and asked, \"Hey, are you okay?\" \"Yeah, I'm alright, don't worry, I just spaced out, I apologize for making you worried\" says Wiki. \"If you're not feeling well, just tell me anything, okay?\" Lohi replies \"Okay, thank you very much!\" Wiki says, \"Bye, see you around, it was lovely speaking to you.\" Wiki is on his way to his classroom; he was concerned that he had missed anything important. He was ready to enter the class when he noticed the crowd, and his heart began to race again; he seemed to be the only creature without fur and with spikes around its body. He felt so different from others and got really self-conscious that he thought everyone was staring at him because he was different. As he thought that, his quill rose. Now it's even worse since everyone thinks he's planning to kill them. Wiki ran because he was frightened and unable to cope; he tried to make himself feel better but nothing worked, so he went to the bathroom.

\"Why do I have to be so different?\" \"Why do I have to feel this way?\" \"Why?\" \"Why...\" Wiki mumbled as he sobbed. \"Is there anyone in there?\" \"Are you all right? \"You seem like you are in need of someone to talk to?\" \"Look, I can see that something is wrong\" says by an unknown animal Wiki wiped his eyes and stared in the mirror, cursing himself for not understanding what he was feeling. He then proceeded to go outside the toilet. He saw Lohi, he was the unknown animal who was talking earlier. \"I can sense that you're not feeling well, and it's fine if you don't want to tell me, just go somewhere where you feel more comfortable.\" Lohi suggests calmly. Wiki went to a spot where there were no animals. Out of frustration, Wiki began to crumple and hurl the paper. He was tired and wanted to go home. He missed he first session of class. To make himself feel better, Wiki drew the overwhelming feeling. As time passes, he feels a little better, so he decides to attend class. Wiki entered the class, and the topic was about hedgehogs.

Almost everyone was amazed while the professor was discussing, and Wiki felt much better than he had before. The professor discussed how unique they are, how advantageous it is to be a hedgehog, and the perks of their spines. Wiki feels better about himself now that he understands more about the creatures to which he belongs. If the voices in his head hadn't eaten his thoughts he would have been fine. Wiki immediately drew an unforgettable time in his life. Someone saw it and she loved it a lot. \"I like your artworks; they're really beautiful,\" the rabbit remarks. \"Thank you!\" Wiki replied Wiki was overjoyed, and he was ecstatic inside his head since he had never imagined that one of the most exquisite rabbits would praise him. Wiki proceeded to attend classes without something bothering him. He then returned home. He took the same bus earlier in the morning, bus 1141, and when he stepped out, he felt melancholic. Wiki has never felt something like this before. He felt nostalgic and recalled his past.

He was an orphan who had never seen his parents, but he met a friend he hadn't seen in years. They didn't get to identify what kind of animal they were, but from what he recalls, most of the creatures prefer his friend more than him. He was lonely, but his only friend was always there for him. His friend was his home and comfort. They had a lot of fun and laughs. They loved each other so much that no one can separate them, not until his friend gets adopted. He felt lonely and alone because his home was gone. They were platonically soulmates. \"Maybe we'll see each other again in another life.\" In a saddened tone, Wiki muttered. Wiki tried to draw his friend's face, but he cannot recognize his face or what he looks like. \"I would do everything just to see you again, you were my everything, even if it meant risking my life,\" Wiki sobbed. Tears began to fall down his face, as he tried to draw his friend's face. He remembered his friend having brown fur, but he's not sure whether that's accurate. It was getting late and he tried to sleep but he cannot stop thinking about his friend. \"I'm wondering what you've been doing right now\" \"Would you remember me?\" Wiki's thought as he tried to sleep.

\"I'm going to the orphanage tomorrow since it's a holiday, and I haven't seen Mrs. Sally in a long time; she was my favorite teacher,\" Wiki thought as he falls asleep. It's now morning, and Wiki is getting ready to leave. Wiki was excited to see Mrs. Sally again. \"Today is the day!\" Wiki says to himself Wiki took the same bus, 1141, and, surprisingly, he stumbled upon Lohi again. \"Are you feeling better now?\" Lohi asked. \"I feel better than ever!\" Wiki responded with a grin on his face. They talked about their mutual interests. They discussed their favorite foods, hobbies, movies, games, and other topics. \"What do you have planned for today?\" Wiki wondered. \"Oh, I'm going to a market and an orphanage in the hopes of seeing him.\" Lohi responded with a solemn tone in his voice. Wiki was surprised that they were both heading in the same direction, but it doesn't really matter because it may be a coincidence. \"Are you ok, you sound extremely sad?\" Wiki asked

I'm alright, no worries. What are your plans, by the way? Lohi replied \"I'm going to visit someone,\" Wiki replied \"Oh, have a nice day, my stop is right here\" says Loki. \"Bye!\" Wiki replies Wiki arrived at his destination after a few minutes. \"My beloved place, I missed you,\" Wiki says. He asked the employees if Mrs. Sally was there, and after a few minutes of searching, he found Mrs. Sally. \"MRS. SALLY!\" Wiki yelled \"Who are you?\" Mrs. Sally asks \"I'm just kidding, how are you, Wiki? We haven't seen each other in a long time, and you've grown so much \" Mrs. Sally continues \"Mrs. Sally, how have you been? Do you have any information regarding my childhood friend?\" Wiki asked \"It's great news that he stated he'll be around later; let's be patient and wait for him.\" Mrs. Sally stated Wiki was delighted to hear the news.

Someone arrived after a few minutes. \"MRS. SALLY!\" shouted from someone behind them. Before wiki turned around, the voice seemed quite familiar to him. \"Lohi?\" says Wiki with a shocked face. \"Wiki, What brings you here?\" Lohi questioned. \"Wiki, Lohi is the long-lost childhood friend you've been seeking for.\" says Mrs. Sally They both hugged one other tightly, and tears of joy poured down their eyes. Mrs. Sally was weeping as well, seeing them reunited was the best thing that had ever happened to them. \"I missed you, where have you been?\" Wiki wept, hugging him. \"I've always been waiting, and I'd never break the promise,\" Lohi replies gently. \"I thought you forgot about me, but I'm glad I met you again,\" Wiki says as he sobs. \"Best \"Friends \"Forever\" promised by Wiki and Lohi Mrs. Sally, Lohi, and Wiki gathered at a fast food restaurant to celebrate their reunion.

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