The Day She Died

Prologue

             Walking down the dirt path that leads into the darken forest behind my house, I was headed for the meadow that was my sanctuary. Coming into that small place, I felt myself start to relax and smile sadly as I looked up at the clear sky. I was finally able to let out all the pain and misery I had bottled up inside. I left them the letter in the kitchen, so they would be able to find me later, but by then it would be too late. Cradling the knife I had brought with me in my hands, I pointed it at my fragile, beating heart. Closing my eyes, even thinking about all the ones I would be leaving, I kept telling myself this was worth it. I could never hurt them again, never make them mom cry or dad angry. My little brother would be able to have everything he ever wanted. Small, lovable Kei, the only thing I would regret is not staying to watch him grow up.

             I shake my head slightly, shoving the memories away. Bringing back up the knife to my chest, I plunge it directly at my heart, not stopping until it was unbearable to push any farther. The pain was so excruciating, I didn't notice I had fallen on my side in the grass. I could feel as my blood was slowly seeping out around the blade, but even though I could hardly feel anything, I grasped the handle of the knife and slowly pulled it out. It fell from my hands as I lay there, closing my eyes and taking short, shallow breathes. 

            'Do you want to die that badly?' a voice in my head whispered. Hearing that question, it made me think of Kei, whom I knew would be crushed to find out I was dead. But I had already made my choice. What could I do now?

            'I don't know.....I just didn't....belong...' I thought in response, somehow knowing it would hear me. 

            'Then I will help you, but remember this. . .' I felt a sharp burst of pain as something dug into my chest and grabbed at my shredded heart. The pain was so strong, my eyes flew open for a split second. Before the world faded into darkness, I saw a pair of bright violet eyes framed by long thin lashes, staring at me with a heavily guarded look.

            'When you wake, you are no longer alive, but you will belong to me,' I saw the lips move and knew I was dying even before I closed my eyes, but strangely, I could feel a large gaping hole in my chest. Then I was gone, drifting in blackness...