Prologue
I start to run as fast as I can, hoping that my pursuer wouldn't catch up. I didn't want to turn around no matter what because if I did it would all be over for me. I ran into an alley and turned around a corner, taking the long way home. I could hear my pursuer cursing under his breath as he reached a dead end. I ran for what felt like hours, desperately trying to get to the safety of home. I heard my pursuer yelling behind me and I couldn't risk him following me home so I cut through the park and hid in the stump of a tree that was well hidden by bushes. I pulled my knees as close to me as possible. I heard his footsteps as he continued to run past the tree in an attempt to catch me. When I was sure he was gone I continued to run home with no signs of the nightmare that was pursuing me. I ran up to my front door and pulled out the keys. I unlocked the door and hurled myself through while shutting and locking every lock on the door. I ran up the stairs and into my room and collapsed in the middle of the floor. Sapphire came over and planted herself right next to me. She nuzzled my face and started to whine.
"It's okay girl… I'm alright now." I reassured my black and white Siberian husky. She barked happily as she licked my face. I sat upright and rubbed her head for awhile. I looked over to my bag and pulled it towards me. Sapphire sniffed the air and started wagging her tail excitedly. I pulled out her favorite dog treat and gave it to her. As I was rubbing Sapphire the door to my room started to open and two heads poked themselves in.
"Hello sweetie! How was school today?" My dad spoke as he and mom stepped into the room. I closely examined my parents as I saw all the resemblances we share. My mom had bright red hair that stopped at her chest and bright green eyes that always smiled with warmth. My dad had brown hair that stopped at his neck and dark shining grey eyes that was always filled with happiness and sometimes seriousness. As for me I also had red hair that was a bit darker than mom's and I had bright grey eyes that were lighter than dad's. Today was my last day of school so I would be spending summer at home until school started again.
"It was okay." I said disinterestedly.
"Oh that's good." Mom said cheerfully as she continued.
"Selena we have something to tell you…" Mom and dad had a serious look in their eyes as I looked at them. Dad continued what mom was saying.
"Me and your mother are going to different places for our jobs so you will be moving to a town called Amoris while we're gone." Dad looked to mom to continue.
"So you and Sapphire will be living in one of the best and largest apartments in the town." Mom said while staring at me lovingly.
"What places are you going to?" It was my turn to speak now.
"Well I'm going to Africa to help some endangered species." Mom stated.
"And I will be going to Italy for business." Dad finished.
"You understand don't you sweetie?" Mom asked. I looked up into her eyes and saw sadness in them something I've never seen in her eyes before. Dad's eyes showed the same. I smiled as best I could to make my parents smile.
"Yes, I understand." I said quietly.
"Okay then I'll help you pack your things." Mom walked over to my closet and pulled everything out. I did the same with my drawers and in five hours we managed to empty my whole room except for the furniture. All around me there was a box containing something different inside. I looked at one box that said "Sapphire's Things". I curled up in my large bed and Sapphire curled up next to me and we both drifted off into a deep sleep but I would wake up a few times with the dark memories that had happened not too long ago. But having Sapphire there with me made me feel comfortable and safe. Tomorrow I'll start a new life, leaving everything in the past. Things I hope will remain in the past forever…
I hope you guys enjoyed this because this is my first fanfiction and I'm trying my best to create a fanfiction that you guys will like. So the next chapter is coming up and don't forget to leave comments!