The next day was full of depression and grieving. Today was the day they were saying goodbye to the once lively Karina. Trudy sat up in bed and swung her legs over. She took a quick shower and changed into a black dress with black high heeled shoes. She wasn't going to wear a net over her head because what was the point? She did comb her hair into her usual high ponytail and adorned it with; not a pink or white sating ribbon; but a black one; to show how she felt.

Her parents were going to attend the funeral and when Trudy got to the kitchen, she saw that they were all wearing black, mood-lowering clothes. Her mother's blond curly hair was covered by netting and her little sister's brown hair was adorned with a black head band. Her father's hair was free and didn't have anything on it. Her mother was wearing one of her old black dresses; the one she used when Trudy's grandmother; from her mom's side; died. Her father was wearing a black suit and matching black tie.

Trudy's little sister, Catherine, was wearing black jeans and a black sweatshirt. "Want breakfast Trudy?"

Her mother's voice sounded solemn and doomed. Trudy could see that her eyes were red from crying. Trudy's mother is a good a friend of Karina's mother; probably why Trudy and Karina got along so well. "Yes," Trudy answered, sitting down next to her sister; who was stirring her cereal instead of eating it. Her father was drinking his usual dark coffee with little or no sugar. He was also reading the newspaper and Trudy caught a glimpse of what was on the first page; 'Teenage Girl Killed by Carving Knife in Friend's Home'

Trudy looked away from the paper; afraid of what it might say: Officials believe girl was killed by jealous friend.

Her mother set a plate of fried eggs, bacon and grapefruit in front of her. Trudy ate the food without much enjoyment and later excused herself from the table to be alone.

Trudy went outside; taking the umbrella on the way out the door. It was drizzling; a bad day to go to a funeral.

The breeze was uninviting and the sky threatened not just rain; but a bad thunderstorm. She heard the caws of birds overhead. Also, chirps were heard from a palm tree close to her house.

She walked around the parking lot and stopped suddenly. On her dad's car was written something that looked like a warning; a message. Trudy walked closer to the car to get a better reading.

Are you going to let it happen again?

This person is very important to you; if you don't save him; you will pay dearly.

A flock of flying fiends will attack today at dawn……will you save him in time?

Trudy stared at the message. It disappeared instantly. "A flock of birds?" she whispered. "At dawn?"

"Someone important to me?" Trudy thought it over. Who was the second person to die in her premonition?……Robert. "Oh my god……" she whispered.

"Oh my god what?" a voice said behind her. Trudy jumped and spun around. Her mom was behind her and looking at her strangely. "N-nothing. Just something I remembered." Trudy smiled; a forced smile to be exact.

"Well then. Get in the car. We're going to the funeral now."

Trudy nodded and entered her fathers Corvette next to Catherine. Her dad pressed a button that had the symbol of a moon and the roof engulfed the car completely.

The ride to the funeral was silent and in many ways; creepy.

When they got to the funeral, Trudy spotted Michelle's Mustang. She opened the door just as the car came to a stop and sped into the funeral home. She saw Robert, Michelle, Jake, and Michael looking into the coffin; where Karina lay.

Trudy walked up to them. Jake saw her and ran to her and embraced her in a sympathy hug. He also kissed her softly on the lips.

Michelle hugged her and Robert hugged her to. They knew how much Karina meant to Trudy; they were like sisters.

Trudy slowly made her way to the coffin and looked inside. Karina's right eye was gone; you could see the inside of her head from that side. She was wearing a yellow Sunday dress with printed daisies. Her mother must have chosen it.

Trudy couldn't hold it back any longer. She let out the tears that were locked up since Karina died the day before.

After the ceremony, everybody went outside and watched as the coffin was lowered into the dug hole.

Later, the 5 friends were speaking of all the good times they had with Karina. Then, Trudy couldn't help but mention the note. "You mean……something's giving you signs? That message said that someone dear to you was going to die?"

"Yes Michelle."

"Who was the second person that died in your premonition?" Jake asked.

"Robert," Trudy turned towards Robert; who had a dumbfounded look on his face.

"How did the message say I was going to die?" Robert quizzically questioned.

Trudy forgot the how he's dying part when she said about the message. She was hoping he would ask her so she wouldn't have to say it all together. "The message said that a flock of flying fiends would kill you."

"Birds?!" Robert snapped. "Birds are going to kill me?!"

"It doesn't make sense Trudy. How could birds kill you?" Michelle calmly asked.

Robert went over to the hole where the coffin was being lowered. Suddenly, a whole flock of pigeons came and cut the rope that the coffin was being held by; dropping the coffin. "Robert!" Trudy screamed.

It was too late; the coffin knocked Robert over into the hole by the head; knocking him unconscious and then the coffin fell on top of him; killing him instantly. Blood plastered on the sides of the hole and some flew onto people's clothes.

"No!! This can't be happening!" Trudy screamed.

Jake and the others ran to Trudy and comforted her by saying encouraging words. "We have to cheat death somehow……" Trudy managed through sobs.