"Ruby, have you ever wondered what it's like to have living parents or siblings?" Alice Frost asked.

Ruby replied, "Actually, I've, like, never thought of that. Ms. Allred has been like a mother to me."

Ms. Allred was the very kind and happy owner of the orphanage.

"Ruby, you've forgotten something VERY important that is today..."

Ruby laughed.

"No, Alice. I haven't forgotten. Today is, like, your birthday!"

"And today is also YOUR birthday!"

They laughed.

"Alice, I've always wondered, like, where you got that gorgeous locket. Can you like, tell me? PLEASE? It IS my birthday..."

"Alright, Ruby. But you're going to be disappointed-"

"JUST TELL ME"

"Okay! Cool down! I actually can't remember. I've had it for as long as I can remember."

"Whoa. Maybe you have, like, long lost parents who gave it to you when you were a teeny baby!"

Alice chuckles.

"You are very creative, Ruby."

Suddenly, the room gets cold and a shadow enters through the window.

"Alice. Alice."

Ruby freaks out.

"Who's there? Are you, like, one of those creepy hobo dudes?"

"No. My name is Night Black. I have come for Alice."