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I think I missed someone, and if I did I'm extremely sorry!

Leila was back in the rose garden. This time around it seemed brighter, happier even. The roses were colored a vibrant red under the sun compared to the dull, muted burgundy it once was. Maybe this time she could actually enjoy herself. There wasn't a sign of Percy's dead body, nor the little girl.

As she walked the wind whipped her white dress around her ankles. This wasn't the dress she worse during her last visit, it was longer and more beautiful. She felt like a bride, all she needed was a veil and flowers. There wouldn't be a problem with that, she was surrounded by flowers.

It was silent in the garden, no animals or other life took refuge there. Leila thought it was rather odd. Although she did like the quiet, that was too much for her. There needed to be some noise, perhaps the song from a bird like the ones at camp would sing to her. A melody that would soar above the trees and could be heard only by ones with a pure heart. That could be the reason why it was silent, her heart was no longer pure. No innocence reigned inside.

She wandered to the center of the garden. It was empty except for one spot. A white rose bloomed and flourished in the exact center. The color of innocence and purity, none of which Leila has anymore, but why she see it? To show her that innocence does lie inside her? Why is there only one white rose compared to the thousands of red. It might be a way of showing what her life is like. The thousands of red symbolizing her love for Percy and the white trying to hold onto her innocence, not wanting to let go.

"You're back." A young voice said. It was the little girl.

"I didn't mean to come back."

"You shouldn't have, now bad things will happen."

Leila eyed the little girl. "Bad things?"

"They're going to take you away."

"Take me away? What do you mean?"

Tears filled her emerald eyes. "They're going to take you away, mommy."

Leila hugged her small body to her own. "They're not going to take me away, alright?" The girl wiped away her tears with the back of her small hand. "Now, tell me, why do you call me 'mommy'?"

The girl giggled. "That's a silly question, mommy. It's 'cause your my mommy!"

"How old am I?" Leila was curious.

"Um..." She pondered. "27!"

"T-That's not possible..."

"Of course it is!" She giggled once more. "Silly mommy..."

In the distance the two of them could her chants in a language Leila couldn't understand. The child's eyes widened in fear. Leila's own heart increased on speed.

"They're coming..." Her lower lip trembled.

"What's happening?"

"They're coming to get you, mommy. Please don't go!" She begged.

"I'm not leaving, don't worry. Who's coming?"

The chants grew closer and the child seized her hand in fear. She led her through the maze of roses.

"Where are you taking me?"

"I need to hide you." A cave shrouded behind thorns came into view. If one was to pass by in a hurry, it would go unnoticed. A small bed nestled in the far corner. The chants were passing by them.

"Kill the witch. She killed our King." The girl whispered under her breath.

"What?"

"It's time for you to leave." A relieved smile spread on the girl's face.

"Wait, tell me your name!"

"Naomi Nicole Jackson."

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