The Legend of Cheryl Morgenstern

The Worst Night Of My Life

It was the worst night of my life. I remember every little single detail. I'm never gonna forget it. It was dark and cold outside. It was raining heavily and I had just woke up from a really weird dream. It was a demon and a little red head girl. Her hair color's tone was the exact same as mine. She must have been two or so years younger than me. The demon was about to attack her when a woman took a sword out and killed him. She was a Shadowhunter like me. She looked so familiar but I didn't knew her at all. She took the little girl from the hand and they left together. That's when the wind hit the window so hard that I woke up. I was feeling that strange feeling of curiosity all over me...

This dream felt so real, but yet so strange. It was like someone was trying to saw me something in my dreams. Something I couldn't possibly reach informations about. With that thought on my head, there was no way I would be able to sleep. I decided to go to eat something and think a little, but dad was in the living room still awake. I didn't know why at the moment but it was the first time, I didn't want to see him. I didn't want to go tell him about my dream. So, I thought of the last place he would ever go or search for me. At least, that's what I believed...

I silently went to the basement and closed the door. I took a deep breath and turned around. To my surprise, I saw someone's shadow from behind a closet and the light of a sword. The only thing, I could understand this moment was that he was a Shadowhunter. I couldn't even see his face, but I still felt that he wouldn't hurt me. I knew he was feeling it too. I didn't have a sword with me anyway. I was in my sleep clothes. My hair were messy. I looked definitely unable to do anything even if he tried to hurt me. I don't know why but the only thing that came out of my mouth was...

- Who are you?? Why are you hiding in my basement??

- I was about to ask you the same. Who are you and how are you here??

- Well, I'm Cheryl and I would feel better if you put down the sword. I am also a Shadowhunter but I am unarmed right now.

- You're here to kill me! I knew it! But you won't get the chance!

He said as he came closer with the sword and I could see all of him in the light of a lamp.

- Woah! I don't even know who you are. Why would I kill you? Please can you put the sword down and talk normally?

- So, you are saying you are not here to kill me?

- Of course not.

- Then why are you here?

- This is my house's basement and I came here because I had a strange dream and didn't want to tell my dad about it.

- This is my house. What are you talking about??

- No, it's not. I live here with my father for 10 years.

- Who is your father??

- Michael Wayland.

- He is also a Shadowhunter??

- Yeah, but would you like to tell me your name??

- I'm Jonathan...