CHAPTER ELEVAN
*Solaria*
I pop the disk into the dvd player and smile. The screen shows Me when I'm like ten.
"Ok so hi," Past me says, my hair loose, I used a piece of ribbon as a headband.
"I'm Sierra and I'm ten" Past me smiles cheerfully, "Leena and I agreed to start a little video journal so me can look back on it. when we're rich and famous and live next to each other. I mean we already live next to each other but this time it'll be just us, and Ms. Karina of course. Anyway, We'll be able to look back on this"
"Ok so day One" Little me says . "This is my room, It isn't as big as Amber or Pearl's, My twin little sisters, but It's mine" with that I take the camera and show my room.

"See there's my window, It's broken but at least I'm never hot in summer time. Here's my bed, well ok so it's just a mattress and my baby blanket, and the pillow is actually a textbook shoved in a pillowcase, but it's my Bed. All mine. Here's my dresser, it's also broken but that's ok 'cause it can still hold all of my clothes even if they're old, and small, but Daddy said he buy me a new dress today. Here's my desk, see" I did a close up on my math test, it had Ms. Karina's signature red in A with a picture of a flower on it.
"I got an A yesterday on my test." past me says proudly. "Anyway, Here's my drawings, I gave one to Daddy but he threw it in the fire." I said the camera now on me. I pout a little.

"Right so, I'm homeschooled, my best friend is Leena Benson, and I have magic hair that glows when i sing" I say whispering like it's some big secret.
"Now where have I heard that before" Eugene says smirking at mom.
"Shh" she says putting a finger to her lips. we watch me again.
"I'm really excited today!" Little me squeals "Daddy is going to take me to buy a new dress, Just me and him! I'm even wearing the shoes with the least holes in them today! Maybe if I'm extra good He'll give me a hug, a whole hug!'

"Sierra!" Dad yells coming in. Unaware of the
camera "What are you doing in here!"
"Hi Daddy" I say smiling. "When can we go?"
"Go? Go where? What are you talking about you little brat?" He says confusion turning to anger.
"Don't you remember Daddy?" Little me asks "You said you'd buy me a new dress today, cause mine are too small.."
"I never said something so ridiculous" He scoffs his anger beginning to show itself "Don't lie to me Sierra Cosette Thompson"

"I'm not lying Daddy" i say my lip quivering "You Promised me two weeks ago, after i gave Mommy the flowers"
"Don't you Dare bring your mother into this!" he yells walking towards me and slapping me. "Since you won't tell me the truth, Daddy is going to have to teach his Bad Girl a lesson!"

With that he starts beating me, kicking me, He takes off his shoe and hits me on the back.
"Start counting" He yells. Sobbing I count to a hundred, repeating the same sentice "i will not lie to Daddy" over and over. each time he gets more brutal.
"You will wait thirty minutes before asking permission the heal yourself" He growls.

Sobbing i curl up on the floor.
"I love you Daddy" I sob. "I love you" Something strange passes over his face, something i haven't seen before. Guilt maybe. He picks me up and puts me on my bed.

"Don't you dare try this again" He hisses half heatedly.
"Can I get a hug?" Little me asks timidly. wincing excepting to be hit. Sighing He hugs me. My tears soaking his nice shirt. Tears of joy go down my face.
"Thirty minutes" He repeats before slamming the door shut.
"I got a hug today" I say smiling "I got a hug, Even if her broke his Promise, I got a hug"
With that I turn off the camera. I close the DVD player, as tears run down my cheeks.

"Why?" Mom asks her voice shaking "Why would he do that? To someone who tried so hard. It was just a misunderstanding. You were so happy, even after all that"
Dad is crying too. "Even at the Orphanage they didn't do that" he whispers.
Both of them envelope me in a big hug. All three of us crying, and Aspen lays on my lap now licking me.

"I'm so sorry my Sunshine" mom says "I'm so sorry"
"That will never happen to you again Sunbeam" Dad says "We Promise"
"Can we watch one more?" I ask sniffling. "It's a nice one."
"Sure Sunbeam" Dad says "Whatever you want, we'll do"

I flip through the DVD case. Finally I find the one I'm looking for. I pop it in and snuggle with my parents.
"Sierra" Ms. Karina calls. "Where are you Darling" Mommy zooms in on me. I'm hiding under the christmas tree.
"Well, I suppose I'll just have to give that stubborn girl her present later" Ms. Karina says knowing exactly where I am. "No" I giggle, coming out. I'm wearing a little red and white velvet christmas dress, and have red ribbon in my hair. "I'm here! I'm Here"
"Ah there you are, my Flower" Ms. Karina says smiling. "It isn't nice to hide from poor, Ms. Karina, If I never found you I don't know what I would've done"

"I'm sorry" I say pouting. "Please don't be mad, I was only playing"
"Oh, My Darling" She coos scooping me up in her arms and sitting with me in the big comfortable blue chair. "I could never be mad at you my Sweet girl" She says stroking my hair and kissing the top of my head.
"Mommy," I ask looking at the camera. "When Is Daddy coming"
"Soon Baby" Mom promises "Very soon"
"While you wait you can play with this" Ms. Karina says handing me a wrapped gift. I tear through the paper and inside is a pink bear.

"Thank you" I smile hugging it then Ms. Karina.
"You're very welcome my Love" She says smiling once more.
"what are you going to name your bear/" Mom asks.
"Rosalie" I say smiling.
"Princess I'm home" Dad calls. Walking in with a truckload of presents.
"Daddy" I yell running up to him. He takes me in his arms and swings me around.
"Hows Daddy's Precious Princess today?" He asks kissing my cheek.
"Good" I say hugging him. "I miss you"
"I know Sweetie" He says "But look at all of these" My eyes get bigger if that's even possible and I gasp.

"Are all of these for Me" I ask.
"well some of them are for Mommy and Ms. Karina, but yes most of them are for you My Princess" He says kissing me again.
"Oh, you are going to spoil her rotten Jacob" Mom scolds playfully.
"Well of course, nothing but the best for my Princess" He says setting me down. With that I run to ms. Karina.
"come along my Flower" she smiles "Its time to wash up for dinner" with that she scoops me up and walks out of the room. The video ends there.

"I can't believe that's the same man who hurt you" Mom says.
"I'll kill him!' Dad snarls standing up "He was supposed to do that to you your whole life, after I couldn't but instead her hurt you!"
"Eugene calm down" Mom says standing up and putting her hand on his shoulders. "The important thing is she's here now" Dad takes a deep breathe and sits back down.
"So why'd you name the bear Rosalie" Dad asks smirking.
"i don't know it just felt right" I say shrugging.
"Eugene Rapunzel" Grandma knocks "I know you're in there"
"Uh Hi Mama" Mom says sheepishly.
"Hello Sweetheart" Grandma replies. "Come on we're all waiting for you for breakfast"
"oh right" She says taking my hand. I take Dad's with my other hand all three of us walk together.
"Good morning" I say as we slip into our seats.
"Well, look who finally came" Rosalie says smirking.
"Oh y'know me" I smile On the table a lot of eggs, muffins, sausages, and fruit "
HI Solaria!" Lilly and Zack say cheerfully.
"Hi guys" I smile back. Lilly, has on a peach dress, with little lace ruffles, and Zack is dressed in a red shirt, blue vest, and blue pants.

"Hey it's Princess Peach and Mario" I laugh. I can't help it.
"Huh?" Zack says. I look around the table to see everyone going me the same blank stare.
"Oh Forget it," I say shaking my head "The thrill of princess saving plumbers will be forever lost in this place"
'Um, Alright then Solaria" Gram says