It is midnight. Everything is still, save for the wind blowing gently through the trees and grass. Most people are in their homes, fast asleep and safely locked away from the outside world. But unknown to most, a strange shining rock is falling from the inky blue sky. It burns up as it travels through the atmosphere, glowing ever brighter, falling ever faster until it collides suddenly with the earth, producing an explosion that throws soil left and right. The mysterious object is laid to rest in a recently made crater, and waits for something to happen. The night is now silent and everything is still.
"Vi! Wake up already!"
Violet woke up with a start. She looked at her sister and sighed.
"Katie! It's only half six."
"You don't want to be late for school do you?"
Violet sighed, sat up and rubbed her eyes.
"I'm awake now. So could you go get some breakfast? Waffles would be good."
With a small nod Katie departed. Violet sighed again got out of bed. She walked up to the mirror hanging next to her bed and looked at her tired reflection. It was only Wednesday but she was already sick of school and just wanted it to be the weekend again. She heard Katie shout from the bottom of the stairs and went to join her.
That morning was the same as every other school morning. Or so they thought. Something out of the ordinary was soon to happen which would change both their lives forever.