11 Years Ago
"Codi, look at this one!" The small girl held up a jar containing fireflies. "That one isn't blinking."
"That one must not be a firefly then Lela. Let me get it out."
"Okay." Lela handed the jar to her elder brother and began chasing fireflies once again.
Codi took the jar and scooped out the dead firefly, being careful that Lela didn't see.
"Lela, tomorrow is your sixth birthday…"
"Uh-huh, and next week you'll be 15, right big brother?"
"Yeah…Lela, there's something I need to tell you…"
Before Codi could finish, the two heard a gunshot from the house.
"Lela!" Codi grabbed his sister and pulled her into the safety of the woods. The jar of fireflies fell from her hands and shattered.
"Mama! Papa!" Lela screamed out as two more shots were fired.
Codi held onto his sister lightly, covering her eyes as the house began to burn.
"Oh god no…" he whispered as Lela sobbed.
Hi everyone! My name is Nami. Thank you for reading my story. That's the prelude to the story. I know it's kind of weak but if you'll just stick with me… If anyone would like to be written in to the story then please leave me a review with your character's profile. Please R&R!
Nami