Some of them want to use you

Some of them want to get used by you

-Marilyn Manson

"Come on McKayla!"Mello screamed as he climber out his bedroom window.

McKayla looked over at Matt curiously, he shrugged, turning off his game boy as he climbed out the window after Mello. McKayla giggled as she ran over to the window, following them. They were climbing on the roof, to run away. It had been Mello's idea. McKayla smiled at her friends. She was eight now and Mello was nine with Matt being ten. As they sat on the roof she glanced around the orphanage. It had been her home now for a year, and she had made so many great friends. She wasn't sure if Mello was being true about his intentions of running away, but she didn't care. She didn't want to leave, but she couldn't let the boys have all the fun without her, could she? Mello jumped to his feet as he looked at the forest. He pointed a finger at a dark path, before looking up at the moon.

"We'll follow that path into town."Mello said, so sure of himself.

McKayla and Matt nodded, smiling happily. Mello walked over to the building edge and began climbing down the garden lattice. Matt and McKayla followed suit, with Matt going first, so he could make sure to help McKayla down. As all six of their feet hit the ground they all took off running, towards the forest that surrounded the property. They ran for about ten minutes, until they came to the small cabin that was hidden in the forest. Mello unlocked it and led the other two inside, just as it began to run.

Inside the cabin there was one huge bed, a fireplace, a stove, and a small bathroom. It was just big enough for the three children. Their stuff lay in suitcases in the corner, from where they had snuck things in for this day. Mello walked over and began lighting the fireplace happily. McKayla laid down on the bed beside Matt, thinking. She had just run away from home, with her two best friends, she couldn't help but wonder how long it would last. She knew that before long, Mello would get bored and want to leave, when L came to visit of course.

Mello stood, staring into the fireplace. Matt and McKayla laid on their backs on the bed, staring at the ceiling. Did Mello know L was at the orphanage right now, that he had come to visit everyone after they left? McKayla shook the idea from her head as she thought about her new name. L had named her McKayla himself, telling her that here they never used their real names, she couldn't help but wonder why. L was a mysterious man, in McKayla's eyes. After a moment McKayla heard footsteps outside, she sat straight up, looking around.

"Guys..."McKayla whimpered nervously.

Mello and Matt nodded nervously. After a moment the door swung open, it was dark outside now, so the children could barely see who was at the door. After a moment the fire reflected the man's evil smile, he smirked as he held up an axe. McKayla shrieked as he dove onto the bed, for her. Mello had yanked her off just in time. McKayla looked back to see the axe embedded in the bed, where her head had previously been. Mello didn't hesitate, pulling her out of the cabin by her wrist, following Matt. McKayla ran, tears stinging her eyes. After a moment they heard a whoosh, and looked back. The cabin was in flames, and the man was growing closer and closer every second.

"Mello…"McKayla whimpered, as Mello snapped out of his trance and grabbed her again, pulling her through the woods.

They weren't sure where they were going; they just knew they had to get away, at any cost. After what seemed like forever, but was only a few minutes, they came upon the orphanage. They bolted inside and locked the door. The three children sat with their backs against the door, breathing heavily. They all looked at each other, with an understanding; this was to never be spoken of again…