Nothing Hurts More

After Endgame, Kathryn finds her diary.

It had been a month since Kathryn had come home. The days had compiled together and she had completely lost track of time. Reality had finally started to sink in, and so did depression.

It had started honestly enough. She had been in her old room going through dresser drawers when she had spotted it, in the corner under some heavy winter blankets, her diary. She sat down on the bed and began to read some of the pages.

Dear Diary,

I turned seven today. We had a huge birthday cake with chocolate frosting. The center was made out of ice cream. I got a bunch of presents including this diary from mom.

Pheobe was being a pain today so I kicked her under the table. Pheobe is always bothering me. She is such a pest. Why can't she leave me alone on my birthday! Anyways I plan on hiding this diary so that she can't read it.

Kathryn smiled as she turned the page.

Dear Diary,

Today I am 13. I am no longer a child and I refuse to be treated like one. I had an adult birthday part today. I even invited some boys from school.

We were having a great time until dad came down and broke up the game we were playing. I was so embarrassed. I still don't know how he found out. Pheobe must have been spying on me again. I hate my sister she ruins everything!

Kathryn smiled again as she turned the page.

Dear Diary,

I crashed my sister's 13th birthday party today. She was about to kiss a guy when I told mom and she came to investigate. Serves her right all those times she did it to me. She's not talking to me and I am glad.

Kathryn turned the page and continued to read. She put her head back on the pillow and sighed.

Dear Diary!

Guess what I was accepted at Star Fleet Academy! Dad is so proud! I start at the end of the year. I met a really good looking guy today at orientation. Maybe he will ask me out. P.S. Phoebe is still a pain.

Kathryn read the last line and laughed. With as many problems that her sister and her had as kids they were certainly good friends now. She turned the page, and then the tears began to fall.

Dear Diary,

Dad and Justin died today. I couldn't help them. I watched them die.

TBC