Killed

Forgetting Day

Tragedy. It happens everyday. When ever one occurs, we send out our prayers, and wish it never happened. But what we never do is think, about it happening to ourselves. We never think, what if that was me. We'll we should. One day it's going to come, and slap us in the face. People say to just have hope. Hope is a cruel four lettered word.

August 4th, 2043
2:00pm
Wednesday
Forgetting Day

I look at myself in the mirror. Dressed formally from head to toe. My black collared shirt neat, along with my black slacks. I put on my nicest dress shoes. I shake my head. This is so stupid. We are forced to dress our best even though there is a possibility out lives are over. I look at myself again. My brown hair. Curlier than usual today. Shaved on the side and in the back. My hazel eyes that have some green in them when it's sunny out, or brown when it's cold. I look at my face. The face that will still be the same tomorrow. Nothing will change about me. But in the eyes of others, if I have this disease, I will be a new person.

"Jason! Jay! Look at my dress!" I turn to see Nicole. I look at her red and pink striped dress. I can't help but smile.

"You look beautiful Nicki," I say as I reach down and fix one of her hair bows.

"Guys," Hailey says from the doorway,"Dad says it's time to go."

Nicole looks up at her sister smiling her biggest.

"Yay!" she screams.

We watch as she runs out of my room.

This year is first time Nicole will be at a Forgetting Day event. Children under the age of five aren't allowed, but now she is five...so she can be there. If only she knew how sad, and terrifying this event is. It's nothing to celebrate, no matter how much people praise it.

I head out, but Hailey grabs my arm stopping me.

"Wait," she looks me in the eyes.

"What's wrong??"

"W-what if this is goodbye?"

"This isn't goodbye. I know you're scared, but I really doubt that me or Dad have HTS. Hailey. Relax. It'll be fine."

She looks me in the eyes a bit longer before sighing, then letting me go.

"Ok," she says smiling at me.

I nod, and together, we walk out my room and to the car.

2:32pm

I look around at my school's auditorium. I sigh. What once was a place for theater and performing has become a place for taking away lives. It's kind of tragic to watch. I see the teen section, and walk over to get in line.

"Wait Jason," I hear my Dad say," I need to talk to you."

I turn to him. "Okay..."

"Jason, listen," he lowers his voice, "This year things are going to be different."

I look at him to see if he's serious.

"Different? What are you talking about Dad?"

"I'll explain more later. You just need to know. Don't be surprised of the new changes."

I nod and begin to back away. "Ok..."

That was weird. What does he mean by changes? What could change about Forgetting Day? It's always the same. People lose their right, people forget them. Simple as that.

"Jay!" I turn to see Atom. He comes up to me and hugs me tightly.

"Hey," I kiss the top of his head, which is what I do naturally since he's shorter that me.