The Waterbender's Tears

Chapter One-Killed

I stared at my father. It wasn't a surprise to me that he hit me again. This time though, I was done.

"Fine! If you hate me so much, then I guess I'll just leave!" I turned and dashed out the door before my father had the chance to grab me. Ever since Mom died, he's been like this. A cruel ruthless alcoholic, but he only beats me. He doesn't beat my older sister. It makes me sick.

"Viridian Kliff, get your ass back here, you little bitch!" His voice sounded behind me, but I didn't care. I didn't even bother to look back at him. I was done with his shit. I pushed past the few trees and bushes that shielded our home from the view of the road. Once I caught aight of the road, I didn't even bother to look, I just ran. That was a really bad idea.

The first thing I remember seeing was headlights. Then I felt an excruciating pain in my side and leg. I rolled across the road, but I still managed to get to the other side.

"I hope you die, traitor!" My sister's voice rang out from the car as she speed off. I just sighed and started dragging myself towards the dogwood at the top of the hill. I had to get to my mother's grave. After what felt like eternity, I finally made it up and I lay there, out of breath and feeling way too tired. I knew I wouldn't survive, but I didn't care. At least being dead was better than being beaten.

"I'm sorry Mom. I really am. I wish I could've stayed, but I just couldn't." I let out a soft sob. I hated this feeling of betrayal. And now, I was trapped, in a space between Life and Death. I swallowed my tears and forced myself to think about all the good times I had. As I was thinking, I didn't realize how cold I felt. I just ignored it, though, knowing it probably just meant I was closer to my last breath. I took a moment to glance at my leg and yelped quietly. My lag was at an awkward angle and part of the bone in my ankle was sticking out.

'No wonder I wasn't able to walk. And no wonder it hurt so much.' I thought. I actually didn't feel very sick, though, like I normally did when I saw injuries like this. 'Just because I'm closer to Death...' I closed my eyes and focused on breathing for a second, and finally, I decided to give up. I took a deep breath and let my head rest on the grass.

"This isn't how it ends."