4 years ago.

It was a stormy night, the rain poured down like heavy rocks onto the many houses in the small neighbourhood.

Things were silent and calm in every house,…..except for one.

Within one little house lived a young woman and her little brother, and their names were Marla and Charlie. For them everyday was an adventure, with fun and Playmobil toys galore.

Then one tragic day happened, and everything changed…

Both of their parents unfortunately lost their lives in a fatal car crash, and since then the life they once lived hasn't been them same.

Marla, having used to be an adventurous and daring young girl was suddenly thrown into adulthood, having to look after Charlie all by herself. Sometimes, Marla could get so busy with her responsibilities that would forget about her brother and about spending time with him.

Thankfully, there were times when she had time for a little fun, just like right now. "Aghhhh!, someone! Anyone! Save me!." Marla was poorly tied up with an old jump rope, making it seem like she was being held hostage when in reality she could easily escape. "Brave knight! Please save me! It's the Black Baron!" Without hesitation, the door to the living room swung right open.

Standing right in the middle of the doorway was Charlie. Wearing a blanket cape and a dish bowl on his head. "Have no fear young maiden! Charlie the destroyer is here to save you!"

Immediately, the young boy storm straight into the room using a toilet paper roll as an axe. Standing in front of him was a figure, poorly made of a coat, a soccer ball, and an old wig. "You have endangered lady Marla for the last time Baron!" "Now face the wrath of Charlie the destroyer!"

Charlie tossed the toilet paper roll with determined force at the dummy… but it just stood there like always. He started to get tense with frustration, "UGH! Seriously?!…well then Baron looks like i'll have to use FORCE!"

Charlie dove straight into the dummy, forcefully punching it and shaking the chair that held it up. "Yes! At last Charlie the destroyer is victorious!" Marla smiled warmly at her younger brother, as reckless as he could get the boy did have a heart of gold. He rushed over and undid the jump rope that tied his sister up, "Once again!, You are free lady Marla." Marla gave off a light chuckle and gave Charlie a big hug. "Once again Charlie, You've saved me." she giggled "What would I do without you big guy?"

Marla then glanced at the clock only to see that it was past 9:00. "Oh my goodness! You should of been in bed hours ago!" Charlie's smile quickly turned into a frown, he hated when she acted like this. "Aww man, but we were having so much fun!" Marla looked as disappointed as he did, she was having fun as well. "Ugh, I know Charlie but even warriors need some shut eye. So it's off to bed for you Mr Destroyer."

Charlie sighed in defeat, guess there was no going around it huh. The 2 siblings started to make their way upstairs, luckily Charlie was already in his pajamas. Charlie just finished brushing his teeth and started to slump over to his bed. "Hey Marla? Do you think we could play this game again tomorrow?" The young woman started to get a guilty feeling in her stomach, now that she was raising her brother on her own, she had little time for games now. "Um…sure Charlie! Just not for that long ok?"

The little boy formed a gentle smile on his face. As long as he could have fun with his sister, nothing would bother him. "Ok …night, night Marla." "…..goodnight Charlie. Don't let the bedbugs bite."

Oh how Marla wished she could spend more time with Charlie and do all the things they used to do.

Little did she know that 4 years in the future, her wish would be granted.