Eight Feet Tall "Hachishakusama"

Chapter 1

"Sweetie, pack your things. You're going to your aunt and uncle's house," my mother said. "Yes Mother." I packed my clothes, toothbrush, some snacks and my favorite doll. I loved their house, since it's 3 stories high and because they have a lovely backyard. Then I was interrupted by dad, "Aika, time to go." "I'm coming!" My parents were going on a honeymoon to Russia, I wish I could go... but I'm still hyped to go to my aunt's house. We packed the van and I packed so much that but parents said I don't need to bring so much things. I felt so tired since my parents have to make it to the Airport. As we were heading to my Aunt's house, I fell asleep. When we got there, my parents woke me up and dropped me off. They kissed me goodbye and told me to be careful. I knocked on the door and my uncle opened the door. "Hello my little rascal." He always played and teased me, which didn't bother me. He led the way to my room, where I'll be sleeping. I unpacked my things and got ready for bed. He then tucked me into bed and gave me a good night kiss. As soon as he shut the door, I fell deep asleep. I started to dream about my parents. It was a great dream, but soon became a nightmare...

My parents took off and I was in the Living Room with my Aunt and Uncle. I played with my doll, my aunt was cooking breakfast and my Uncle was watching TV. A couple minutes later, the news showed up. "We interrupt your program for some breaking news, a murderer was reported riding a plane that was going to Russia." I prayed and hoped that it wasn't my parent's plane. "He has killed 5 people and 1 was injured. Here are pictures of the 5 people." We saw a old man, a little girl, a mid-age women and I saw the last two pictures, I was beginning to cry. It was a picture of my parents." Then the news reporter kept talking. "The pilot landed the plane at the nearest airport and the murderer was soon taken to jail by authorities. I am Atsushi Amano..." as he finished talking, my aunt and uncle turned off the TV. My aunt was shocked, my uncle was pacing around the house and I kept crying.

I woke up crying and I went running to my aunt and uncle. "Aika, what's the matter?" I explained the dream to my aunt and uncle and they had surprised looks on their faces. "Want to sleep here tonight?", my aunt asked. I nodded and slipped between them. They both gave me good night kisses and fell asleep. I felt comfortable and slept happily. I felt like I was at home.