In Our Dreams

Prologue

   There is magic in the world, and it comes in many different forms. Some may see it as a drop of rain in the middle of a drought, others may perceive it as being able to move objects with the simple wave of a wand. Though the true magic lies beyond what a person can see with the naked eye. True magic involves the mind, the body, and the soul. True magic is the love and compassion that one can feel for another human being. Pure, unadulterated love is the real magic. No matter who it comes from, and how it is formed. Though, like all magic, it isn't ever completely safe.

   "I'll see you tonight Vanessa!" Ellie said, waving as she began to fade away into nothingness. She knew she would wake up soon and every time she got the feeling, her heart would ache.
"I'll miss you till then!" Said Vanessa, a bright smile on her face.

   For as long as Ellie could remember, she has been dreaming about this girl. She could have sworn they had never crossed paths before. But everything that had gone on between them had always felt so real. The girls would tell each other everything. No one knew more about Ellie than Vanessa did, and she knew more about Vanessa than she knew about her own parents. It felt so real.

   But every morning, Ellie would wake up, and Vanessa would be gone. Returning to her imagination. Every morning, this paradise, this safe haven that she had created for herself would be gone, invisible until night fell once more.