1991 - London, United Kingdom
Nine year old Roisin Vaughn and seven year old Sarah Manning are being removed from their foster home because of the abuse and neglect that was happening in the home. They are terrified of being separated from each other, but then a man named Carlton came and rescued them and took them to the home of a lady named Siobhan Sadler.
Sarah didn't pay much attention to the conversation that Carlton had with Siobhan, but Roisin had eavesdropped on every single word. Most of which she didn't understand.
"These two little girls are in danger. Take them. Hide them in the black. As black as it gets." Carlton told Siobhan
'In the black.' Roisin thought, 'What does that mean? What are they talking about?'
Siobhan sighed, "What kind of danger, Carlton?"
Carlton shook his head, "No, the less you know, the better."
"How am I meant to protect them if I don't know what I'm protecting them from?" Siobhan asked
"You don't need to know." Carlton added. Then he whispered, "Just be cautious."
Siobhan gave a sigh and a shake of her head, "You're putting me in a tough position, Carlton."
"I know you can handle it, Siobhan." Carlton told her and then he quickly rushed out the back door.
Siobhan turned her attention to the two little girls and she smiled at them.
'This is going to be interesting.' Siobhan thought.
Sure, Siobhan is a foster mother and she has gotten children through Carlton's pipeline, but they'd all eventually moved on. Most of them were just refugees. She'd never gotten children that she was able to keep before. She'd never gotten children with the message of 'hide them in the black, as black as it gets'.
'What are we running from?' Siobhan wondered. 'Where are these two innocent little girls from?'
Siobhan introduced herself to the girls and was telling them about the rules of the house, when she was interrupted by Roisin.
"What did Carlton mean when he told you to 'hide us in the black'?" Roisin wondered
"Oh...uh.." Siobhan started. She couldn't find the right words to say, "Um...It's nothing that you need to worry about."
Roisin crossed her arms, "I'm nine. Not five."
Sarah was hiding slightly behind Roisin, who didn't seem to mind. The older girl was used to being the younger girl's shield and protector.
"Um okay. It just means that we have to be really cautious of who we trust." Siobhan paraphrased. It wasn't an entirely accurate meaning, but she was dealing with a nine year old and a seven year old. She needed to be careful with her word choice.
"Are we in danger?" Sarah finally spoke
Siobhan gave a small nod, "Yeah, but don't worry. I'll protect you."
"Okay." Sarah said seeming satisfied
Roisin rolled her eyes and mumbled, "Yeah. Right."
"You don't have to believe me, but I promise I will do everything and anything to protect you and Sarah."
Roisin furrowed her eyebrows, "Why? You don't even know us."
"Because you're innocent and you deserve to have someone looking out for you."
"Okay." Roisin muttered
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