Am I Doomed To Be Alone?

Past Reflection

This takes place 5 months later. Also, the name of Erika's secret friend is revealed.

My Pov

I had been living in an hidden location for almost half a year. The hidden location; Sector Z's destroyed treehouse. I had protected it the best I could, but ended up seriously injured and Father destroyed it. I managed to salvage some of it and make a decent living area for myself. My tenth birthday had been yesterday so I was now ten years old. Which left me 3 wonderful years left before I would be decommissioned. One of my hands went to my rose-shaped rose quartz pendant. It had been in the small box the DCFDTL gave me before I left. It was a tenth birthday present from my mom. I laid on a blanket I brought with me and thought about my team and how much each one meant to me.

. Constance: she taught me about 2x4 technology and helped me create my B.U.B.B.L.E.W.A.N.D. She always helped me fix any bug that came up and even taught me how to drive a S.C.A.M.P.E.R. She had a strong voice that had me feel secure. She always found a way to cheer me up. She was like a big sister.

. Lenny: he taught me hand-to-hand combat and how to defend myself. He was tough on me, but only because he didn't want people to walk all over me. He taught me to be strong and to never let anything anyone say get me down. He was like a big brother.

. Ashley: she taught me not to be meek and shy. She may come off as snapping at times, but she's really sweet and caring. She helped me with my movements and technique with using my B.U.B.B.L.E.W.A.N.D. She was also like a big sister.

. Bruce: he taught me to be brave and taught me how to come up with the best strategy. He could be a little harsh, stern and even a little rude, but he was a great leader and I really couldn't ask for anyone else to follow and lead me into battle. He was also like a big brother.

. David: I can't really describe David in just a few words. He was the entire reason I had joined the KND. He saved me, helped me make friends, helped me come out of my shell. Basically, it was because of him that I was who I am now. If I hadn't met him, I'd still be miserable and living in hell. Then again, I might not even be alive. I thought back to when I met David.

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I was five and crying underneath a large tree that was on the school playground. I couldn't take it anymore. My dad hated me and treated me like a animal. I looked at the road and saw several cars passing by. Maybe I should do what he wanted; disappear. I got up and began to walk to the road. I waited until I could see a car coming. Once it was close enough, I'd... jump in front of it. It got closer. And closer. And closer. Right when I was about to jump, I felt a pair of hands grab my waist and pull me back just as the car zipped past.

Voice: "What do you think your doing?!" I looked and a boy who was maybe 2 or 3 years older than me. He had brown hair and green eyes.

Me: "I... I... I..." I couldn't find my voice. I didn't know what to say. That's when I saw four other kids coming over to us.

Boy 2: "David, you got her!"

Girl: "Is she okay?"

Boy 3: "What was she doing?"

Girl 2: "She wasn't going to jump in front of that car, was she?" The boy David quieted his friends down.

David: "Guys, quiet. Are you okay?" I sat there, shaking and on the verge of a meltdown. This boy saved me and he didn't even know me. I shook my head. That's when I started sobbing. I felt David put a hand on my shoulder. "What's wrong?" I explained everything and just waited for one of them to yell 'monster' and then for them all to run away. But instead, David gently grasped my hand and pulled me to my feet. "I'm sorry you go through that Erika. No one deserves that."

Me: "Why are you being so nice to me?"

David: "We're part of the Kids Next Door. We protect kids and fight adult tyranny. We're Sector Z. I'm Numbuh 0.2. Bruce is our leader and Numbuh 0.1, Ashley is Numbuh 0.3, Lenny is Numbuh 0.4 and Constance is Numbuh 0.5."

Ashley: "Erika, you weren't about to throw yourself in front of that car, were you?" I bowed my head and nodded.

Bruce: "Why? I mean, I understand you're living an actual nightmare, but is really to the point where you want to end it?" I again nodded.

Constance: "You can't go back there."

Me: "I don't have a choice.

Lenny: "Why not?"

Me: "If I don't live there, where will I live?" I heard them whisper back and forth before David gripped my shoulders.

David: "You'll live with us." I looked at them with a surprised and hopeful look.

Me: "But, won't you guys get in trouble?"

Bruce: "There's no rule saying we can't. Besides, we'd be helping you. So?"

Me: "I'd love that."

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That seems like forever ago now. David... well, I loved him. I know I'm only ten and adu o ts would say it's only a crush, but I really did love him. I loved him as much as Constance loved Lenny and Ashley loved Bruce. I managed to catch a glimpse of myself in the makeshift mirror I had set up. My hair was now at my lower back. I now wore a two piece outfit composed of a white T-shirt with black collar and sleeves. KND was written in red. The dark grey pleat skirt had a single red line tracing the hem to match the tiny bows at the hip, along with thin black suspender straps. I wore black shorts under my supender skirt. On my feet, I wore white socks and black boots with red laces(Look at PriPara; Sophie Suspender Coord). I thought back to my five year old self and how far I've come since then.

Me: "I can't give up. I can't let the despair win anymore. If I keep letting despair win, I won't be able to safe the people I love the most. I'll lose myself and be doomed to be alone for the rest of my life." I took out the picture I always carried. It was of me and my team. It had been taken the day before our final mission. "Guys, I swear I'll save you from that man, even if it kills me." That when a large splash came from my left. The compact I had was shaking and water was flooding from it. I opened it and a large spout of water shot up. I repeated the process I always did before my friend's face appeared. "Akire, what's wrong? "

Akire: "Erika, we need help! Negative Numbuh 4 is-!" The transmission cut out and her face disappeared. Something was going on. I placed my finger on the mirror and started spinning it until a whirlpool was created. I jumped in it and just hoped it would lead me to her.