Hi! This is a very little story that came to my mind a few days ago. I know it could be longer and better, but I wanted to write it before I began to forget it. Of course I don't own The Simpsons, but Matt Groening and Fox... and all that stuff. Anyway, I don't think they would bother for such an small fic ;)

Dream of the innocent

Look at her, so sweet and innocent, lost in her dreams full of bliss and joy. A little and pure soul in a world full of sadness, pain and evil. She's totally unaware of all those terrible things. Her little heart is safe and free, by now, and I thank God for that.

Oh, Maggie... If you knew the truth... If you saw the real face of this world, you'd be as scared as I am. But I can't let that happen, not until you're ready. And when the time comes, I'll be your guide, always ready to help you... always by your side. Until then, live happy in your blissful ignorance, which I miss so much now.

I just can't understand myself. No matter how intelligent I am, I'm only eight years old! My only worries should be doing homework and playing with my friends, not trying to save the world! I'll have plenty of time to do that, so why do I worry so much? The saddest part is, the most I know about the problems of this world, the harder is to forget about it. I can't get it out of my head.

Oh, Maggie... How much I'd wish to have your innocence! With Mom always caring for you, life is so easy and fun... toys, games, warm baths with bubbles, yummy food whenever you want it, and a nice cradle to sleep in. No responsibilities, no worries. No matter if you get involved in some crazy adventure; you'll soon forget it, and back to your wonderful life.

Oh, my... I envy the life of a baby...! How can I...? Oh, forgive me, little sister... It's not your fault...

Why do I have to be so intelligent? Why do I have to know so many things? Come on, just look the way I'm talking! I sound like a troubled teenager, instead of a little girl. Life would be much easier if I was an average 8 year old girl, and not a genius child. Oh well... I guess I have no choice but to carry on and give the best of me.

And you're gonna help me, Maggie. You're gonna do it even if you're not aware of it. You must do just one thing: don't change, my little sister. Always keep that innocence in your soul. Oh please, never lose it. Don't lose your light...

If I keep on with this, I'm gonna cry... I'll leave you with your beautiful dreams full of light, color, and nice things. I wish you'd let me enter in your dreams, share them with me... it would be something wonderful. Well, I still can hope we'll meet in a nice, beautiful dream where we can be happy together.

Yes, that's what I'm going to do. I'm going to bed, and I'm going to sleep. I'm glad you haven't heard my thoughts. My worries are my problem, not yours.

But I do want you to hear one thing, Maggie. While I kiss your cute, little angelic face, I want to tell you something. I'll tell you so many times that you'll never be able to forget it. Remember these words:

- I love you, Maggie.