October 17, 1995
A typical cold morning in Washington State. Young Bliss jogged down her street, children giggled as they rode on their little bicycles. Bliss skipped happily as the cool wind made her hair flow wildly. She couldn't help but over hear a conversation between two older boys that were a grade higher.
" Do you think she is? "
" Yes! Of course! Have you seen here eyes when she is sad or upset? They turn gold! Gold! "
" Maybe just mood contacts like mood rings. "
" Right, as if that is a thing. " The brown haired retorted, crossing his arms. A paper ball came out of no where and hit Bliss in the eye. Bliss crys out in shock and rubs er now sore eye.
" Hey look! "
" It's Bliss! "
" The Bliss witch! " People pointed and laughed as they crowded her; yet did nothing more than mock her. Last month, a older boy in the fourth grade started to beat her. That is, until, her brother came to intervene. The boy was never heard from.
" Hey! " A voice calls from the crowd. Everyone falls silent as a girl with brunette hair strides up beside Bliss. " Pick on someone your own size, eh? Leave her alone. She did nohing to ya! " The girl snapped at everyone; who dispersed when the unknown girl sent a glare at every body.
" Here, give me ya hand. " The girl holds out her hand for Bliss to take. Bliss shook her small head, her hair hitting her face as she did so: what if she was tricking her?
" C'mon! Me name's Jennifer, but people call me Jenni, or Jen. You are Bliss, I suppose? " Bliss nods slowly, before taking the outstretched hand. Jenni's voice was laced with an Irish or British accent.
" I hope those kids didn't bother you too much. I don't like it when people pick on my friends. " Friends? Since when were Bliss and Jenni friends? As if she could read her mind, Jenni smiled slightly.
" I know people aren't very nice to you, and that you don't have any friends. Maybe we can be friends, no? Please? I'll even give you my apple! " Jennifer grins wildly before digging in her backpack. Bliss cocked a brow when an apple was shoved in her face; an apple that was rotten.
" Look. " Jennifer instructed Bliss, ushering her closer to look at the rotten apple. Bliss's eyes widen when the apple gradually became it's ripe red, and round again.
" You see? I have a Gift too! I know what you are! The same as me! " Jennifer smiles and takes Bliss's hand. " I heard your thoughts! Your thoughts were loud! We are connected some how; oh! maybe were sisters! " Jenni giggles and pulls Bliss along.
" No. " Bliss pulls back her hand, shocking Jennifer that she actually talked. " I am not the same as you, I am half of you. I am a awful creature. " Jen glared at Bliss who shrinked away.
" I believe you are the same. I shall call you B. For believe; because that's what you should do." Jennifer tilted her head. " So what? I think half and half is cool! "
" Bliss! " Bliss turned around to see her brother glaring at Jennifer, who was a little shocked by the intense glare.
" Gerran. I am fine. " Bliss says quietly. Gerran eyes Jennifer, but nods and waves a goodbye to is sister.
" Holy cow. "
" What? "
" Your brother is the same too! Oh we are going to be best friends, what do ya say? " Bliss couldn't help but grin. Maybe, just maybe, Jennifer would be her friend. Jennifer skipped ahead, before halting and waving to Bliss.
" C'mon! I don't want ya to be late B! "
Would be no?
Always? Yes.
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Bliss heard her brother arguing with the unknown person; the only problem is that she cannot see. everything was white, then black, then white again like some kind of silent horror film. Bliss felt a cold draft crawl up her arm, making her shiver and clench her teeth.
" Gerran? " She squeaks out, her voice barley above a whisper. Everything falls silent, only thing that made noise was Bliss's breathing.
" Bliss...? " Bliss let out a breath at the sound of her brother's voice.
" Oh, Gerran, my head hurts... " Bliss says through clenched teeth. Her head pounds as if her heart crawled up into her skull. Even her thoughts made her groan out in pain. Bliss then felt a hand press against her forehead, making her flinch; not knowing if it was her brother or not.
" Easy, Bliss. Does it hurt that badly? " Bliss nods, before opening an eye lid. Then closing it again with a started cry. Her brother gently grabbed her cheeks in alarm.
" What's the matter? " Gerran asked, thumping her nose with his thumb and forefinger to lighten the mood.
" The light, Gerran, the light hurts my eyes. " Bliss exhaled when Gerran rubbed her head with a cold wash cloth.
" You have a major migraine, Bliss. Just rest your eyes, but first, I really need you to open them. Try. " Bliss froze. Those were the exact same words... that she said...
Open your eyes, Bliss. Look at the world. See what is in front of you. Don't let your fear control you. Try. Bliss whimpered; her fear was let lose. Her fear caused Jennifer to die in vain. The fear caused the great loss of her parents and family.
" Bliss? Why are you crying? "
Mother... Jen...
Bliss!
Gerran... I can't... I didn't mean to!
Bliss? What on Earth are you talking about?
They died because of me! The died because of my carelessness! I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!
Bliss! Calm down! It was not your fault!
Yes it was! I was near them; they died because they knew me!
Bliss! Bliss shrieked when her brother shouted into her thoughts angrily. She did not mean to make him upset, nor did she want to. Bliss cried out when a shooting pain erupted in her head. Flashbacks of the passed flashed before her eyes.
Mom, Dad, Jen, where are you?