It was 11:59pm. There was a rustling behind the Tree of Life.
"Who's there?" The sea blue-eyed girl called, holding up a large branch threateningly.
"Leave now, or the consequences will be lifechanging." A deep, protective voice boomed.
"I can't! I can't walk! I-I..." The girl trailed off as a dark shadow swooped down from above.
"Leave now!" The figure roared. It grabbed her and took her up the tree, into the darkness, into its home.
