-1Heart Of A Soldier
Chapter 1:
Serena Rose Tori woke from a deep sleep. On this particular day it was her birthday, her tenth birthday to be precise. She got up, went through her daily routine, and went downstairs to see her parents. Her 8 year old brother, Sammy, was snoring loudly from his room. She rolled her eyes and slammed his door to muffle the sound somewhat. She smiled and picked up her black cat Luna, heading into the kitchen.
A birthday cake sat on the table. Serena giggled as her parents jumped out of hiding places and screamed, "SURPRISE! Happy Birthday Serena!" Kent Tori was wearing a party hat, which nearly caused Serena to laugh endlessly. Irene called for Sammy, who groaned as he entered the room. "Why do we have to celebrate this dweeb's birthday, I could've rested some more." "Sammy," his mother replied gently, "Don't speak so ill of your sister, you might one day realize you love her." Sammy rolled his eyes and turned away.
The whole day was pleasant for Serena. Her best friend Mina Love came over and they played until later in the afternoon. Serena then went to bed, and slept for a long while. Serena then woke up to Luna nudging her awake, and sat up moaning. Then, she heard voices, specifically her parents. She tip toed out of her room, and listened atop the stairway.
"Irene I cannot allow this! You don't know this woman, how can you even think of letting her take our daughter!" Serena felt immense questions run through her mind as she continued to listen. "Kent, this woman saved my life ten years ago, and she told me that the day after Serena's tenth birthday, she would take her to the academy, and whether either of us have a say so doesn't depend on what we want," Irene argued back. "STOP!" Both of Serena's parents turned to the voice of a new presence in the room. "You have no need to frighten her, your silly bickering woke her, see…" The woman looked directly to Serena.
"Serena, darling," Irene started. "Mommy," Serena asked trembling, "What's going on?" Irene was silent. The woman looked up to Serena, and gently smiled. "Serena, we have to send you to a new school, where you can learn more than you could here…" Serena interrupted, "But mommy, everything is fine here, I'm making strait As, why do I have to leave?" Irene was speechless, "Because we cannot protect you anymore." "This isn't fair," Serena yelled storming off.
Irene could here her sweet little girl run into her bedroom, and cry. She started to climb up the stairs, but was stopped immediately by Releida. "No," Releida said plainly, "I will go to her." Releida walked up the steps, into the dark hall leading to three bedrooms. She walked to the middle door, which was painted pink covered in white bunnies. The muffled crying gave the little girl away. Releida simply opened the door.
She entered and looked down at the child who was lying on her bed hidden by a pillow. Her feline friend nuzzled her hair and comforted her as all animals do. Releida gently touched Serena's shoulder. Serena looked up, her normal crystal blue eyes were now puffy and red. She snorted and hid back in the pillow. Releida laughed amused. "Excuse me, but what do you find so funny," Serena asked.
"That, I was the same way at your age. I didn't accept anything unless I wanted it that way," Releida answered, "But, I learned as I matured, that things would be as destiny allowed. You, Serena Tori, are like no one else in this world. You have potential to become one of the greatest legends of our time. Now, here lies your chance, will you take it, or let the consequences of your decision ruin your life?"
Serena took in what the majestic woman had said. Was this mysterious woman right? Was she, Serena Tori, capable of all this woman had claimed she was? Deep in her heart, Serena truly knew what she had to do.
The Next Day-
"Serena, Releida is here," Irene called. Serena took her large suitcase and ran down stairs to meet Releida. She sighed in anxiety, and opened the door. Releida stood there looking down at her, "Are you ready to go?" Serena nodded, and hugged her family goodbye, with a large supply of goodbye kisses. "I promise, I'll come back," Serena vowed. With that, the two were on their way to Tokyo, Japan.
On the Airplane to Tokyo-
"Releida, something's moving in my bag," Serena whispered as they landed. Releida looked down, "I believe we have a stowaway." Serena unzipped her bag, and sure enough, Luna jumped into her lap. She gasped, "Oh no, Luna no, you were suppose to stay home-" "Oh no dear," Releida interrupted, petting the cat, "It's quite alright, she can come along. I think it's always good to have an animal companion, they can be quite a comfort." Serena nodded and sat Luna on her shoulders.
After a long drive, Serena and Releida arrived at a huge mansion. "Where are we," asked Serena breathless in awe. Releida smiled, "This is my home, you will be staying with me outside the school." Serena nodded. She wanted to make the best of this new adventure.
Author's Note-
Hello again! I hope so far things have been enjoyable. I know it's been updated really frequently, but my midterms are coming up so I'll be concentrating on that also. So I'll more than likely be writing less. Don't worry, I won't stop writing permanently. I still have lots I want to do with this, give me some feedback, I really want input, that way I can get an idea where you would like me to go with this. Thank you once more, and bless all of you!
