This is my new story...yayy! :3

I've been working on this for a while now.

I really hope you like it!

Enjoy! :))

Chapter 1 – Sad Past, Bright Future

Alice's POV

It was beautiful sunny day with little breezes that blew every once in while. It was begging of spring, nature started awaking after long and cold winter, flowers bloomed, bugs flew from flower to flower, animals waking up from deep winter sleep. Spring was my favorite season. I lived in one part of the big Moscow city where poor people lived. I lived there with my parents. We didn't have much money and we were living in small house but still we were very happy.

It was early in the morning. I was in my room getting ready for school when my mother called me.

˝Come on, honey! You'll be late!˝

˝Coming mom!˝

˝I'm going to work. Be good in school. Bye.˝ She said and kissed me in the forehead.

˝Bye, mommy!˝ As my mother left the house I ate her breakfast and got ready for school.

After school I walked home. When I was almost home I saw smoke. I went closer and saw our house burning. In front of our house were a lot of fireman.

˝What happened? Why is my house on fire?˝

˝You live here little girl?˝ One of the fireman asked me. I nodded. He looked sad. Like he was feeling sorry for me. I knew something was wrong. Then I saw my father's car near.

˝Mister is there someone in the house? Were my parents in the house, when fire started?˝

˝Yes, they were.˝

˝Are they okay? Can I see them?˝ I asked.

˝I'm sorry kid but your parents didn't survive.˝ When he said that my eyes widened. It was like someone ripped my heart out and tore it into million little pieces. I suddenly felt saddnes, and tears started running down my face like river.

˝N…no…no! That's not true! They're not….no! Mommy! Daddy! NO! I DON'T BELIVE YOU! Where are my mommy and daddy? They're not dead! They promised they'd never leave me! They…No! I don't wanna be alone! No…˝I fell down on my knees and I just couldn't stop crying.

˝Calm down little one.˝ And suddenly I felt strong, warm yet gentle arms wrapped around me. I looked up with my wet, red eyes and saw that man. He had black hair and black eyes. He had glasses.

˝It's okay kid. You don't have to be alone. My wife and I have a son your age. How would you like to come live with me and my family?˝ A man asked me with gentle smile. I nodded.

And so he took me with him to Japan where he lives with his wife and son. Even though me and my parents are from Moscow they bury them here in Japan so they're closer to me.

When I entered the house I saw a women and a boy sitting and eating lunch.

˝This is your new home Alice. This is my wife Miyoko.˝ He pointed at brown haired woman with brown eyes. She was beautiful and she seemed nice and kind.

˝And that over there is my son. Dan.˝ I looked at the boy, he smiled at me.

˝Hello there, Alice.˝ She got up from the chair and came closer to me. She smiled. I could saw how their son looked a lot like his mother. They both had such beautiful smile. ˝Shinjiro told me you were coming so I prepared a room for you. I hope you'll enjoy staying here with us.˝ She said. ˝Would you like to eat something? Are you hungry?˝ She asked.

˝No.˝ I said quietly.

˝Hey! Would you like to come with me to the park?˝ Dan approached to me and smiled. I took a step back and hid behind Mr Shinjorio.

˝You don't have to be afraid, Alice. Go. Have fun.˝ Mr Shinjorio told me.

˝Just be careful you two. And Dan you watch out for Alice, okay?˝

˝Okay mom! C'mon Alice! Let's go!˝ He took my hand and pulled me with him.

We were in a park near his house. We sat on swing sets.

˝Why won't you smile, Alice?˝ He asked looking at me and I didn't know what to say. I lowered my head and I started crying when I remembered.

˝Alice? Why are you crying?˝

Dan's POV

˝Alice? Why are you crying?˝ I asked her, but she didn't answer. I haven't heard her talking since she got here. Maybe something bad happened to her.

˝Alice…please, say something.˝ I got up from swing-set and stood in front of her placing my arms on her shoulder. ˝Please?˝

She started raising her head, and she looked at me. Her big brown eyes were red from crying. She looked so sad and scared. I didn't know what to do.

Then suddenly she started talking.

˝I…I'm sorry…˝ She said quietly as she wiped out tears off of her face.

˝Why are you apologizing?˝ I asked her.

˝I'm sorry…I made you worried…I'm s…˝

˝Oh you don't have to apologize for that!˝ I smiled. And then happened something I still haven't seen, yet. She smiled. I finally seen her smiled. That was the firs time I seen her smiled and really hope it's not the last time. 'Cause she has such a beautiful smiled.

˝Wow.˝

˝W..what is it?˝ She asked me.

I said still smiling. Then I looked at her and saw her smile fading away as she just stood there looking at empty space like she was frozen.

Alice's POV

˝You have beautiful smile, you know that?˝ When he said that I froze. It reminded me of my parents.

˝Alice, honey. Happy birthday.˝ My mom and said, both of them kissed me on cheek and gave me the present. I opened it and it was a stuffed toy I saw in store couple of weeks ago. The toy was a black dragon with three heads.

˝Thenk you so much, mommy, daddy. I love it! He's gonna be my best friend from now on!˝ I said and put a big smile on my face.

˝Oh, honey. We're so glad you like it.˝ Mom said patting me on my head. ˝And we're always glad to that beautiful smile of yours.˝ She said smiling.

˝Yeah. You have the most beautiful smile we have ever seen kiddo.˝ My dad said and smiled.

˝Alice? Alice…are you okay?˝ Dan called me couple of times and I snapped out of it and looked at him.

˝Uh. I'm sorry…I just…˝

˝You don't have to tell me anything, if you don't feel like it. But, whenever you need to talk just tell me. I'll be there for you. Just don't forget that Alice, okay?˝ Dan smiled placing one arm on my shoulder. I nodded.

I know we just met, but he was so kind to me ever since I came here. He's so warm and welcoming. And I have a feeling we're gonna get along great. And I think I can trust him.

˝C'mon Alice, it's getting late! Let's go home!˝ Dan said, and started walking.

˝Okay! Coming!˝ I walked up to him and we were on our way home.

I was sure we were gonna become great friends.

Normal POV

7 years later…

It was Saturday morning, 9 AM. I was sitting at the table making breakfast. Miyoko and Shinjorio went to work and Dan was still sleeping, so I was alone in the kitchen at the moment. I enjoy staying here with Kuso's, although I do miss my parents a lot. Dan and his parents are very kind people. They treat my like their own. And Dan and I became very good friends over these 7 years. We're both 15 now and on Monday is our first day of highschool. I'm very excited about that. As I finished preparing my breakfast I sat at the table and started eating. Then Dan woke up and came downstairs.

˝'Morning Alice.˝

˝Good morning, Dan.˝

˝You slept well?˝

˝Sure did. Oh, I almost forgot to tell you some people moved in to the house next door. Your mom said when you wake up that we both go there to welcome them and give them this basket.˝ Alice said.

˝New neighbours? Wonder who they are?˝ Dan said while making himself a breakfast. ˝Well, okay. Well, okay. We'll go as soon as I eat my breakfast.˝ Dan sat at the table and started eating.

˝Alright.˝ Alice finished her meal and got up taking dishes to a washing machine.

Few minutes later…

˝Okay! I'm done! Let's go meet these new neighbours!˝ Dan got up from his chair and Alice smiled.

They got out of the house and walked over to the house next door. Dan knocked on the door. ˝Coming!˝ A voice from inside yelled.

´That voice sounds familiar.´ Dan tought as he remember his best friend he hasn't seen in years.

˝Good mor…˝ The boy opened the door as his and Dan's eyes widened in shock.