Disclamer: We don't own Kingdom Hearts blah, blah, blah. It's not fair. We don't get to own Air Gear, Twilight, Naruto, Bleach or Vampire Knight. +snaps+ Daaarn...

Quote of the Chapter: "I seldom end up where I wanted to go, but almost always end up where I need to be." ~Douglas Adams

Chapter 1

"Hey, help me out", I called from across the room. I was trying to zip up my lavender, chifon dress for the New Year's party at my friend Janet's house.

" 'Kay, hold on", replied my twin sister, Alex. She pulled the last lace on her Converse, then walked over to me. I pulled my perfectly curled, long, brown hair over my shoulder. "You do know we have to leave in ten minutes, right", she said as she pulled the zipper up.

"I know. It takes this long to look this good." I spun twice for effect.

"You need to hurry. I swear, the next time Janet texts me, asking us where we are, my phone is gonna explode." She shook her Blackberry in the air.

"Hold on. I gotta out in my shoes." I quickly walked over to the closet, opened the double doors, and grabbed my silver stilletos.

"Hurry up...", Alex said, tapping her foot impateintly.

I rolled my eyes at her. "Relax. We'll make it in time." I slipped on the last strap and stood up. I shook my nerves loose and grabbed my silver clutch. I had to impress tonight. Almost the entire school was goin' to be there. Tonight, I'd break up with Bryan, and share the New Year's kiss with somebody else. I tousled my hair once more and took one last look in the mirror. "Ok, lets go."

"Finally!" She stood up and headed for the door. But just then, Elliot, our older brother, burst into our room.

"Y'all ready yet?" He sounded strange. Not weird stange but like...he was being nice. I smirked as I listened to Alex's thoughts.

"Oh. My. God. He's being nice? To ME! Ahhhhhh! The world's comin' to an end! We're are all gonna diiiiiie!" But she shook it off (suprisingly) and said, "Yeah. We are", mimicking his tone. I sighed. They were at it again. Nagging, bickering, blah, blah...blah...blah.

"Will both of you shut up s o we can go", I yelled over them.

"Says you", Alex muttered, "the girl who took two hours to get ready."

I sighed again. "Like I said before, sis...it takes time to look this good."

Elliot smirked. "Well", he said chuckling, "you may need a few more hours."

"Oh, whatever...!" I slapped his chest on the way out the door. "C'mon, Alex", I said walking down the stairs.

"I'm right behind you, Autumn", a sarcastic tone in her voice. She saw our mother at the bottom of the staircase. Her short, blonde hair looked very glossey. Probably some new product that promised to cover gray hairs from Pantene. But still, it could do without all the oil.

Beside her was my older sister, and Elliot's twin, Stephanie. But she liked to be called Stephan. she was out-going like me but hated dresses and the color pink like Alex. Her dark auburn hair made her heart-shaped face more defined. She was wearing a tight Aeropostale shirt and dark skinny jeans. I studied her clothes and silently gave her a rating of 8.5. I almost tripped and cursed at myself for not paying attention.

"Walk much, klutz?"

I looked back at Alex. "Shut up."

She shrugged. I rolled my eyes. Mom smiled.

"I can't believe you guys made me wear a dress", Alex said grimly.

"I think you look beautiful, Alexis", Mom grinned.

"Mom..."

Everyone else finished her sentence, "You know she likes to be called Alex."

"I don't care. I named her Alexis and that's what I'm gonna call her", a small pout creeping across her face. Mom never did give up easily. In fact, she hated the name Alex. But we called her that anyway...

"Marina", I called, "What are you doing?"

"Nothing", she came from the kitchen with a home-made moonpie in her hand. The silver-haired, eleven-year-old, was standing in the doorway in her pajamas.

Mom sighed, giving her a look, "Do you not listen to me at all?"

"Huh", she said looking away from my shoes. Everyone snickered.

"Nevermind."

She smiled. "I like your dress, Autumn." She looked at Alex. "I see you decided to tackle your feminie side."

Alex lunged at her. "I'm about to tackle you!" I held her back while Marina ran up the stairs.

"Hope ya have fun", she called over her shoulder.

Alex turned and glared at me. She walked out the door. I didn't see the problem with the dress. It was black, her favorite color, and was strapless. I gave Mom a hug good-bye and walked out after her. She was pouting in the Escalade. I opened the door and hopped inside. She kept glaring at me. I couldn't take it anymore. I busted out laughing.

"What?" She was sending me death glares. I continued laughing. "What?"

"I can't believe that you would think that I'd make you wear a dress in public", I said between laughs. I held up her favorite pair of jeans and a black tank top.

Her face lit up like a Christmas tree. "Thank you soooooo much! I love you!" She reached over and hugged me. Elliot and Stephan stepped in the car.

"What's with all the love", Stephan smirked. "I thought you were mad."

"Not anymore", Alex and I said insync. I reached over the console and turned up the radio.

"Sit down", Elliot yelled. "You're gonna get me pulled over!"

I sat back down and started singing off-key to the sing that was playing.

Elliot held his ears. "Are you trying to kill me?"

"Put your hands on the wheel", Stephan yelled. "You're gonna get pulled over for that. I don't feel like dying today!"

Elliot put his hands back on the wheel and Alex and I snickered. We looked at each other. "Lol, smiley face. Lol, smiley face!"

Stephan looked at us and Elliot looked through the mirroir. There was a long silence... Then we busted out laughing. Elliot parked the car on the side of the road and we stepped out. We guarded the door while Alex changed. She hit the window and I stepped out of the way.

"Can we go now", Elliot asked.

"Oh, please", Stephan said. "You just wanna see Janet." And I knew she was right. Elliot had a major crush on her. It was alittle creepy because I knew Janet liked him too. I don't know why he won't ask her out. Although, he does have issues. I knew Alex was listening to my thoughts. She looked kinda disgusted at the thought of them dating. But I understood her perspective. Our best friend going out with our older brother. Well, at least we wouldn't have to see him as often...

Anywaaaay, I walked up the long driveway to the entrance. Alex followed close behind me. I knocked on the big (300-year-old looking) wooden door. Janet peered from behind it. She was wearing a small, pink, short, over-the-shoulder dress. Of course, Alex had somethin' smart-alecy to say...or think.

"Ew", she thought. "A pink dress. Wonderful. I'm in flippin' 'Hello Kitty Land'. But whatever. I can't be judgemental... Maybe."

I sighed with a small smirk playing on my lips. Janet opened the door. She looked happy, excited, angry, and relieved all at the same time.

"You finally made it", she squealed/yelled. "Where in hell have you been?"

"Miss "Princess" over here wouldn't hurry her butt up", Alex said amusingly.

I sighed. Did I have to say it again? Nah, I shouldn't waste my breath. "Sorry", I said shrugging.

"Never mind that", she motioned us in. "Get your butts inside. You shouldn't be standing here in the cold."

We all walked in together. We stared in amazment. The walls were decorated with silver drapes. The tables around the space were covered in navy cloth. Almost as navy as mine and Alex's eyes. On top of the tables were notebook-sized mirrors. On the mirrors, were fishbowls filled about three-fourths to the top with water and had small cherry blossoms floating in them. Small cyrstals were surronding the bowls. I looked at the black walls, that smelled like spray paint. I didn't care.

"Wow", I uttered. "This looks great."

"I know, right?" Janet bounced a little. "It didn't take much effort though." She looked over her shoulder. "Oh", she nudged me with her elbow. "Here comes Bryan." She sent me a devilish smile.

I couldn't help but grin back. Bryan was the school's blonde-haired, blue-eyed, all American boy. He just finished football and the news was, he was gonna try out for track. He was also the school's biggest pervert. He went through girls like a five-year-old goes through Christmas presents. And his newest toy? Me. He was my boyfriend. I cheered for him on the side-lines at all his Friday night football games. We had many make-out sessions, mostly after those games. Especially when they won. Now, we hardly ever saw each other. I really didn't care. I knew his plan. He was gonna try to "have his way with me" and move on to screw the next girl. So, I'd rather hang out with my sisters then my pervy boy-toy.

"Hey! What up girl", he said, kissing my cheek.

I faked a smile. "Nothin'. Shopping and cooking."

Alex smirked. "Mostly shopping...wasting money...but whatever."

I stuck my tounge out at her and she copied me.

"That's cool", he looked at Janet. "Have you seen Lucas?"

"I think he's outside. He's probably doin' karoke."

"Oh, God. I better get him before he makes a fool of himself."

As if on cue, Katie ran in. "OMG! Lucas is out there singing "Grease Lightning" and throwing his clothes everywhere!"

"Too late", Alex and I said together.

Bryan cursed under his breath and ran out after her.

I let out a deep breath. "What. Ever."

"What", Janet asked.

"He's just getting on my nerves. I'm breakin' up with him tonight."

"Ooooooh", Janet nodded. "I see. Well, anyway", Janet picked up a bottle of Coke, popped the lid, and held it in the air, "Lets get this party started!"

We all cheered and best and worst day of my life began.

"Ok, everyone", Janet stood up on the coffee table to get everyone's attention. "Come gather 'round the TV. Its almost tiiiime."

Everyone came around the TV. It was about midnight.

"Ok. Here are the rules", she said after everyone settled down. "At midnight, exactly, girls, you HAVE to kiss the person to your left."

I looked to my left. Oh, great. I have to kiss another girl. Janet looked down to me, smiled, and mouthed "Sorry".

I forced a small eyeroll. I couldn't stay mad at her.

Janet started the countdown. "60, 59, 58, 57..."

Oh, squash. This is goin' to be interesting. I've never kissed another girl before. "46, 45, 44, 43..."

I mean, this is probably gonna destroy my rep. "38, 37, 36, 34..."

Its not like I went around, kissing girls to let guys have their moment of horny-ness. "25, 24, 23, 22, 21..."

But it apparently didn't matter... At least to Janet anyway. "17, 16, 15, 14, 13..."

Here it goes. Probably the most embarrasing moment of my life. "7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1!" And I pecked her lips and laughed.

Of course, Alex was laughing her butt off. I rolled my eyes at her. "Some sister you are", I yelled over the cheering.

"Haha. Very funny."

It was a new year. Finally 2010. A new decade... It would be a new beginning. But this new beginning was very tiring.

I looked over at her and yawned. "I'm going to the car." She nodded. I weaved my way through the crowd and finally made it outside.

When I did, I saw Bryan. Kissing Nichole.

He saw me and immediatly stopped. He let go of her and started jogging towards me. "Autumn!"

I raised my hand, stopping him. "I don't care. We've been over." When I continued, I couldn't help but imagine his face. He was confused, suprised, and heart-broken.

To be honest, I didn't care. I knew it was cruel, but I was tired. I would call him tomorrow and explain everything to him. All I was focused on was getting to the car and going to sleep.

The walk down the driveway seemed like it would never end and was relieved when I found the silver Escalade. Thankfully, Elliot was stupid enough to leave the car unlocked. I never thought his idiotness would work out in my favor. I layed down on the gray seat and quickly fell asleep.

I slept for about twenty minutes when I heard the door open. It was probably Alex checking on me. Then I felt an abnormally cold arm wrap around me. I looked up to see a dangerously beautiful face. He smiled a cocky smile and out a finger to his lips.

Terrified, I struggled against him. But he was way too strong. He held me down easily and kissed my neck.

I screamed. He smirked.

"I'm sorry", he said in a smooth, buttery voice. He pulled out a small syringe. I struggled even harder.

"Let me go!"

He laughed. I felt the needle prick my skin and he carried me out of the car.

"I love you sis", I thought. "Tell mom, Stephan, Marina, even Elliot, that I love them too. I can't fight back...he's too strong." My heart was racing. My vision was becoming blotchy and gray around the edges. My blood was pumping through my body and I felt adrenaline pulsing through me.

But I couldn't feel any part of me. "I'm sorry", I whispered. I was in his arms and he was running.

And I blacked out.

Ok, this was one of the easiest chapters cuz I've been working on it since January! Now, I just have to wait for Alex (Patricia) to finish her chapter. Yay. She has extreme writer's block soooo... It might be awhile. Well, please review and you geeeeeet... FREE VIRTUAL CHOCOLATE! And if you don't like chocolate we have virtual grapes. Hehe -^^-