Jumping Shadows and Sunsets

by XSilverLiningsX

[Prequel drabble that takes place three to four years before We Are Young. Warnings for domestic abuse, violence, and language.] Like most children, Ellis and Lann had parents. Until they didn't.

2. 2

"911, what's your emergency?"

"Uhm, is– is this, uhm, the p–po–police?"

"Yes, this is the police. What is your emergency?"

"M–my brother is… is bleeding and h–he won't wake up and dad and m–m–om went out a–and the c–c–c–car is… is–is–is fire!"

"Hey, hey kid! You're going to be alright. Take a deep breath. Now, do you know where you live? How is your brother?"

"It's… it's… uhm… he's… he won't wake up. And the… and the blood is getting bigger. Can you hurry?"

"Okay, kid, just keep talking to me, alright? Help is on the way. Do you know the color of your house?"

"W–w–we live in–in–in a… uhm… part–ment? It's… brown, I think and uhm… the door is… white?"