My first honest-to-goodness fanfiction! Enjoy!!! :D

"Good morning," Mother saw me from her office as I was walking into the kitchen for some breakfast. "And how's my girl?"

"Great," I yawned and stood in the doorway. "Well. . .Except for the fact that summer vacation is over."

Mother stood up from her desk and came by me. She gave me a squeeze and kissed the top of my head. "Don't be so bummed about it, Zydeco."

"Everyone is," I sighed.

"Well," Mother began. "I have to get back to work. "You go ahead and eat some breakfast and get ready so we can get you to school on time."

I nodded and went back into the kitchen. I took out a plate, and I grabbed a spoon and a knife. I cut a grapefruit. I cut in in half and placed it on the plate and sat down at the table. I took the daily news paper with me. STRANGE SIGNALS COMING INTO THE PENTAGON! It said. OFFICIALS DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY ARE OR WHERE THEY CAME FROM!

I rolled my eyes and slid it away from me. "Nonsense," I muttered as I ate the rest of my food and put the plate in the sink. I stepped back over to the office. "Mother I'm going to get ready for school, okay?"

She looked at me. "How would you like to visit your father in a few weeks? We can book a plane to France, and fares are pretty cheap."

I was liberated. "We're going home?! Yay!"

"Looks like that's a 'yes,'" She clicked the mouse a couple of times. "All booked."

I ran upstairs two at a time in joy. I hadn't seen my father in a long time. I slipped off my pajamas and put on my school uniform. I brushed out my cropped mocha brown hair and put it into a half ponytail. I quickly slapped on my make-up. I brushed my teeth, and I washed my hands. I jumped down the stairs. "Ready, Mom. Mom?" Her office was empty.

I went into the kitchen and I found a brown-sacked lunch and a note scribbled onto a napkin.

Zydeco,

I got a call from the office asking me to go in early. I'm sorry but you need to walk to school today. I hope you understand.

Mother

"Walk to school?!" I cried. "But Mom! There are scary people out there!!" I slumped my shoulders over. Now I was angry. I cramed the lunch into my backpack and took the spare house key.

I walked out of the house and into the front yard. I heard someone clearing their throat behind me.

'AGH!" I fell backwards. I didn't land in the grass; I landed in someone's arms. "Hey! What's the big idea?!"

"Hello, ZYdeco," The man chuckled.

I put my hand over my mouth to try to stop what was going to come out next. How do you know my name?!?!?!?!

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