Reflections 8
Red on Yellow
She made me look beyond myself.
My little sister taught me to look beyond myself. We met by chance on the streets. She was running away from home and I had already established my life on the streets. There was something vulnerable about her that I couldn't resist. I was afraid for her that she would get hurt. My protective side came out when I met Z.
Not that you would know it now. She doesn't need my protection anymore. Not that she gets a choice, older brothers are known for being involved in little sister's lives. She wanted to get off the streets and into something bigger. Z always had big dreams that life could not disturb. She would not be deterred. Despite our dire circumstances she was always reaching out to others.
She jumped at the chance Commander Cruger offered us to be part of the B-Squad. I feared she might leave me behind when we met the others, but my fears were unfounded. She was always by my side. The first few nights we spent talking late into the nihgt, comforting each other in our new surroundings. I was more afraid than she was. She loved to take chances, forget about the danger that was involved. She's given me more than my share of heart attacks worrying about her.
She was the peace negotiator between the rest of the team and I. She managed to keep things from going out of control. She's not afraid to call me out when I've been a jerk, nor is she afraid to encourage me when I'm down. She never hides anything from me, she knows I'll find out eventually.
I know she was hurt when I left SPD, but it was a choice I had to make. I only hope that she will find someone who will love her like she deserves. No matter where life takes us, we will always be family. I'm glad that gets along with the others so well, it gives me peace of mind that she's in such a good place with great people. I know I'm where I'm supposed to be, but I still miss them so much. How could I not? Spending a year of my life with them is not something I'll soon forget. And after all that I've been through with Z, she'll always have a special place in my heart.
I think it's time for a visit to my sister.