Title: Dark Image
By: Baby-Snow
Intro
Alliyah Jane Lee is 8 years old with her long black hair in one single braid and dark midnight eyes danced with mischief as she spin into small circles around her Father, which earned her a laugh and being picked up like a football with one hand. She loves her Father's strength; he was outgoing, funny, and sweet.
Han Pho Lee is 30 year old engineer who loves his wife and children, and being born and raised in china made a lot of different twist and turns along the way before meeting his lovely wife. His spiked black hair made him look younger but his dark midnight eyes show his intelligent.
Marcella Johnson Lee is 29 year old French teacher in the nearby High School and also a Mother of three girls and a baby boy on the way. She was born and raised in Georgia, her family is very supportive of her decision marrying a Chinese man but her husband's side was a different story. But she is very content and happy. Her dark blond hair was short but matched her image and her sky blue eyes show her happiness. She is a couple of days along on her pregnancy.
"You two are a couple of children!" she laughed at them as she came behind her husband and wrapped her arms around his waste, "The twins just woken up. Why don't you sing for them? They always enjoy your singing."
"Ok!" Alliyah grinned as her Father slowly put her down. Once on the ground, she ran toward the house, leaving her parents outside the backyard.
"She's a sweet child." Han kissed his wife's head and one arm around her round waist, "All of them! And you are giving me another soon, I am very happy."
Marcella thrown her head back as she laughed heartedly, she kissed her husband fully on the mouth.
"I am glad I have found you," she kissed his nose, "No matter what happens, I love you with all my heart."
"I love you too, my sweet and understanding wife!" Han picked her up bridal style, making her squeal in delight and took her inside the house.
Their two story house was as old as Alliyah; it was build just for Marcella. It was for their children to grow and for them to spend their last years together. Han put Marcella down once he entered the house and then lock the door behind him before following his wife to the living room where their children are.
Jasmine Kay and Ying Fa are 1 year old identical twin girls. Like Alliyah, they have black hair growing in their heads but their eyes are sky blue like their Mother.
"I'm going to sing your favorite song but don't go back to sleep!" Alliyah smiled as she tickled each girl. The room was filled with giggles and laughter; it was just the way they want it to be. Han and Marcella sat down on the loveseat next to their children.
When everything quite down, Alliyah took a long breath before opening her mouth. It was the voice of an angel, a heavenly tune as she sang a lullaby to her sisters. It created a peaceful moment for the family, even the house pets came around to listen. The passerby outside their home stopped just to hear the wondrous voice. Each note came out perfectly, like each have a purpose when they were sang out. It created a gentle and soothing feeling.
Alliyah sang the last night with a low and steady humming. When she finished, she heard clapping and cheering from her family.
"Oh my…" Marcella blinked as one hand rubbing her belly, "He kicked a little too strong just now… OH!"
Han was on his feet before his wife with worried eyes. He had her on the shoulder as she made another discomforting sound, his eyes went to Alliyah.
"Call the doctor; it's on the kitchen table. Tell them who you are first and then tell them we are on the way. They baby is coming!" He was trying to remain calm as he slowly helped his wife stand on her feet while he watched his daughter ran to the kitchen to make a phone call.
Reaching up to the phone with the emergency number in hand, her mind was on her Mother who was ready to give birth to her baby brother. Then her sisters came to mind, she hoped the phone call won't take long so she could help her Father get them on the car. To her luck, she didn't wait long.
The nurse picked up the phone after five rings and has taken notes. When they said their goodbyes, Alliyah ran back to the living room just to see her Father making their way to the car.
"Daddy, I'm getting the twins ready!" Alliyah called just as she picked up her sisters jackets. She slowly put each of them on and hurriedly buttoning each button, and once she was finished, her Father came in.
"Your Mother is ready to go," Han picked up Jasmine while Alliyah picked up Ying Fa, "Hurry, I think your brother is ready to come out."
Once the children were safely seated on the back seat, Han made sure everything was locked; from the backdoor, garaged door to the front door. Then he raced to the car and turning the key to the ignition.
Hours has passed, Alliyah waited in the children's room with her sisters on her side. In her mind, she was wondering why it was taken so long for her parent to come get them. She was starting to get worried, she closed her eyes.
'Oh please, don't let anything happened to my Mommy and baby brother,' she prayed in her mind, 'I'll do anything to keep them safe…'
Her pleading was strong and true. Tears were beginning to shed but when she thought that no one was around and only her and her sisters, a single hand wiped away her unshed tears.
Startled, Alliyah snapped her eyes opened but found no one around her. She held her breath as she looked around the room again, no one but her and her sisters were there. Letting out her breath, she calmed down. But then, she felt something else in the room. Frowning, she desperately looked around again. Believing that she was just imagining it, she closed her eyes to focus.
Since she turned 2 years old, Alliyah could always tell what was going on and know before anyone else. Her parents found it bazaar but believed their child was gifted and accepted her talent but told no one of it. Alliyah also knew why, it was to protect her and she understood.
Alliyah let things go, trying to find where that touch came from. Then the familiar aura came to her in the back of her mind, she slowly reached for it. It was strong and very dangerous feeling but there was gentleness in there too. She came to it cautiously.
'DON'T' the commands come like lightning and it broke Alliyah's concentration. She opened her eyes in shock, 'You are a child but you have powers that I've never encounter before…'
'Who are you mister? How were you able to touch my face when you are not here?' Why can I talk to you in my head?' her questions came in an instant after her shock and not realizing of what she was doing.
'I am a lot older than you and I have many talents, a lot more experience than you,' the voice answers were careful and selected properly for her to understand, 'As for my name, I am called Jonathan…'
Alliyah took in his words. He was telling the truth, she could always tell when one was lying to her. She smiled, 'My name is Alliyah Jane Lee, and I'm 8 years old.'
'Nice to meet you, young Alliyah,' Jonathan showed her a smile on her head, a predator smile with no meaning behind it. "Now, tell me. You were so distress that it woken me up from my sleep.'
Alliyah felt her face burn with guilt and embarrassment. 'I am so sorry! It won't happen again. It's because my mommy is giving birth to my baby brother than I got so very worried.'
There was no answer for quite a long time that Alliyah thought the stranger was gone. She sighed and lean her head on the sofa.
'Do not worry about your Mother and brother little one, they are fine.' The voice came without warning that Alliyah almost jumped from where she was sitting down.
'Really, they are ok?' Alliyah's voice held hope.
'Yes, they are and your Father is coming for you.' Jonathan's voice was so far away that it came like a whisper in the wind, 'I am to go back to sleep now child, be calm and be happy…'
But before he could slip away, Alliyah unnoticeably reached out to him, 'Can we talk again? I never met anyone with the same talent as me before…'
Alliyah could tell that her new found friend was thinking his decision and she waited for his answer. She found the conversation very intriguing and exciting that she could barely keep her self calm.
'Yes, we may talk again but later,' Jonathan answered with a cool tone of voice, 'I am to sleep the rest of the time and I'll come to you later tonight…'
With that said, he was gone from her mind. Leaving Alliyah to think of what she have put upon on her self and what could occur but she couldn't find anything wrong with it. Her curiosity got the best of her and hoping that it wouldn't lead her to any trouble.
Just then, before she could think any further. Her Father came to the room, he was tired but his eyes held excitement and joy, with a smile on his face. Alliyah knew that her Mother was fine.
"Come, let's go say 'hello' to your Mother and baby brother," Han picked up Jasmine and Ying Fa, waking them up by calling their names.
They walked down the white hallway of the hospital. Passing different rooms with different people in needs but Alliyah's mind was on her Mother and brother again, excitement filling her heart.
When they reached the room, she saw her Mother in the bed with a bundle of blanket in her arms. She was glowing and very tired but she has a beautiful smile on her face. Marcella then noticed them and her smile grew wider.
"Come and welcome your baby brother, he looks just like me!" Marcella giggled as she positioned the bundle for the children to see. "Meet Alexander Keith Lee."
Alliyah's eyes widen, her smiled reached her eyes and she cooed when the baby made a yawn. He was small, just like when the twins were born and very wrinkly too but all babies were like that when they were young, even she was like that.
"Wow, his so pretty mommy!" Alliyah said with pride in her voice, "I'm going to sing to him too!"
Her parents laugh and pride in their hearts. They were gifted with four wonderful children to love. But not realizing that another pair of eyes were watching from the back of her mind, like a predator in the night and waiting to strike.
'I have found you…' then he was gone again.
A/N: Corny isn't? The Intro of my story but it's going to get more interesting later on. I promise, I just have to find it. Thank you!
