Chapter 1

"Anna, we're here."

My name isn't Anna. It's Kiara.
I looked at my new home. The wooden door leading inside a completely new life. After my old one became unsafe because of all of the unversed, I had to leave. They told me they could erase my memory if need be. But I refused. I never want to forget what I had, in case this place wasn't as Radiant as the name suggested.

I also didn't want to forget who I was. Kiara Black, Age 11. My identity was something they couldn't take away from me, no matter how hard they tried. Take away my parents, my home, and my personal belongings if you want, but you will never take my heart away.

My new dad told me to get accustomed to my new room, which was on the second floor. On the other side of the door was a den with a fireplace, and a bookshelf stuffed with books, and even more books on the ground. An archway led to what I guessed was the kitchen. And finally, right before my eyes was a staircase that led up to where the two bedrooms were. Funny, this place looks nothing like my old home.

Good, I don't want to get confused.

Taking the stairs up to my new room, I found a walk in closet, a mirror and a bed. That was about it, and I planned on keeping it that way. I didn't want to make this look anything like my old home.

I didn't want to interact with her new parents just yet, either. I missed mine too much. Their lives had been taken by the unversed. A family in another world was entrusted with me by Ansem the Wise, whoever that is. Yea, save me and not my parents. Some wise guy. Besides, the couple didn't seem too thrilled with their new responsibility. So it's probably better if I hole myself up in here for the night.

I took a good look in that mirror. Long black hair, striking blue eyes, and a brand new dress. I tried to take in the fact that I was never going to be the same person again.

That night, I watched a star blink out of the sky. I felt myself cry, realizing only now that I can never return.

The next day, they sent me to the marketplace to get food. Good, I didn't want them to feel like I was too useless. While there, I thought back to my home. It wasn't great, but it never rained. The one night it did, my parents were taken from me. Now, I hate rain.

And what do you know? It started raining. I sighed and sat down on the wet pavement. After all, the bags were extremely heavy, and even more so when soaked. I heard footsteps, but I ignored them. Then I guess I didn't have a choice, because the feet were standing directly in front of me.

Tennis shoes and jeans seemed pretty normal, and then I looked up and saw the lab coat, which made me jump. He just stared at me, his blue eye blank. I say eye, because the other eye was covered by silver hair.

"Er…hi?" Was the movie quality dialogue that escaped my mouth. Good job, Kiara. But instead of quoting me, He took my bag and ran off. I didn't react at first, I just kind of stared.

And then it occurred to me, "Oh, he's stealing my stuff." And I chased after him.

I lost sight of him (guess that's what I get for reacting so late?), so I went back to my house. "Sorry, some random midget scientist stole my bags." I practiced out loud. What else was I supposed to tell them? But when I got there, the bags had appeared on the doorstep.

…He brought them here for me?

I picked them up, and went to take them inside. As I did, I felt those same blue eyes upon me. Although I couldn't see them.