The Guide to OUR Life

Chapter Two: A New Beginning

Kristofer POV...

I took Ryn's hand hesitantly. She was tall for a seventh grader. She had long black hair and wore a school uniform. She pulled me up and along behind her. Her enthusiasm was addictive and infectious. Be fore I knew what had happened I was sitting between her and Viktor, a large smile on my face. We talked and laughed. I laughed like I used to. When we were told to quiet down I was surprised how quickly the room had filled. I never even saw them come in. For the first time I didn't feel like falling into the shadows and disappearing. They made me...Happy! I was finally happy. Able to enjoy my time in life. They made me want to stay. As time passed I began looking forward to seeing them. I had grown close to them. All of them.

Finally I asked my mom the question I hadn't asked in a long time. I took a deep breath as I walked up to my mom. My mom looked up from her showing,"Well look who came out of her room. What can I do for you?" There was this strange moment of silence before I asked,"I just have a question...."

Ryn POV...

I HAVE A FRIEND!! I was so happy. She was happy and that made me Even happier. I couldn't believe it. I quickly began packing an overnight bag. I had spent the night at the Marshall's many times before but for the first time we were going to spend the night at Kris' place! I entered my parents room and sat down to wait for my mom to be ready to take me. After a few minutes we finally left the house and made our way to my friends. I looked down at my phone to see where the others were.

We had decided early on to spend the day together. This was a bonus though. I smiled and put my phone away..

Viktor POV...

I clung to that pole with my life. At least until Ryn showed up. It took all three of them to pull me off. I gave them a struggle but in the end my little legs gave way. We played most of the day. We made fools of ourselves and eachother, we ate, we watched movies and played games. Kris was amazing and her mom was the best!

That night we stayed up late. A bit too late.......

I was in a room. The walls were painted gold and black and the floor was made of a gray stone. The room wasn't very big and there was only one door. I hesitantly went through my only exit. Entering into a hall I noticed the walls were almost the exact same as the ones in the room. I looked back at the door. It was gone but in its place was a large courtyard. I looked up first. The midnight sky was littered with gold and silver stars. The courtyard had bushes with black leaves and gold roses along with trees of silver leaves and midnight berries. An amathyst pavilion rested in the center. Towers and benches decorated with the same amathyst color lined the white stone floors. I stopped short of the pavilion. In the canter of the pavilion sat Ryn, Sky, and Kris. All but Ryn's eyes were a milky white, hers were pure gold. She smiled and then whispered into Kris' ear. Her expression changed from blank to disgusted. She turned away from me, grabbed my sister and walked away. I stared in disbelief as my sister and friend walked away. Ryn walked towards me. She got close enough to whisper into my ear," All mine now." I fell through the floor listening to her laugh the whole way down.......

I was woke to the sound of Ryn walking around the room. Just a dream...Thank God. I sat up and looked over at her.

"Morning Ryn."

"Mornin."

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"So how did you sleep?"

"Good I guess."

"That's good. Well I'm going back to sleep."

"But it's 10:40. Wanna help me wake the others?"

I smiled as she slowly walked over to Kris' side of the bed. Following her lead I crept up on my sister and on three we jumped.

"DOG PILE!" She yelled laughing. Kris groaned and Sky threw me off her. Ryn and I fell into fits of laughter as our morning started.