Destiny

Prologue: Believer Vs. Non-Believer

Flashback

Before I went to sleep everything was calm and serene. I had a delicious dinner with my family and watched a few movies. Everything was how it was suppose to be….Perfect. But all that changed when my mom came in my room shaking me awake. I was so confused I looked at the time shocked to see that it was 3:24 in the morning. I rubbed the sleep from my eyes before I felt my mom snatch me out of my bed. She handed me a suitcase and rushed out of my room. I stood in the middle of my room feeling lost and stuck. I slowly began grabbing what I felt was most important still trying to understand what was fully going on. My dad came into my room peaking.

"Kay ! Hurry and grab your things we need to go!" My dad yelled as I rushed around the house grabbing my belongings. I just don't understand what's going on. I began rushing and putting my things in my suit case and grabbed my small book bag and threw some other things in there. I ran down the stairs grabbing my coat and shoes on the way down. I saw my kitten Midnight lurking from under the couch. I waited for my parents to come down so I could know what to do next.

Before they came rushing down the stairs and rushed out the door I ran back and grabbed Midnight. I ran quickly after them as my legs would let me without dropping anything. We threw our belongs in the trunk and got in the car. My father had sped off from in front of my now abandoned house. I looked down sadly at Midnight as she mewled at me and cuddled next to me. I know she was just as confused as I was but right now wouldn't be a good time to ask questions. I could feel my mom looking at me but I couldn't bring myself to look at her. I just wish that I could be back in my bed. Before drifting off to sleep I could hear my mothers voice speaking softly. "Ethan we can't let them get a hold of Kaydyn"

I woke up to the sun's glare shining in my face. I looked around to see that I was laying down. Maybe it was all a dream and I'm still at home in my room. Once my eyes had adjusted to the sun I found that I was wrong and I was in some unfamiliar room. I sat up quickly and fear began to creep upon me. "Mom?! Dad?!” I sprung off the couch and started to look around. I started hyperventilating as panic rose throughout my body. I clinched my chest feeling my heart beat rapidly. It felt like the life was being sucked from my body. I felt dizzy and lightheaded trying to regain my balance as I began to hear distorted footsteps. I could slightly hear the rattle of a bottle as my mom stood me up and gave me some of my Zoloft. My vision began to clear and my heart began to slow down.

“Kaydyn are you okay?” I could see the look of worry on my mom and dads face. I just sat down and nodded, still confused on what was going on. A semi- familiar looking face walked into the room smiling at me. You remember your Aunt Amber right ?”I bit the inside of my cheeks and nodded my head. I felt my father rub my back reassuringly. My aunt had brought over a cup of grape juice to help me calm my nerves. Everyone sat around me as they all took turns looking at each other , as if not knowing what should be said.

“Um Kay you will be staying with your Aunt for a while and starting a new school “All I could do was stare at them in shock. Why do they have to leave so suddenly? What about all my friends back home . I looked down fidgeting with the end of my shirt still trying to wrap my head around the situation. The last 7 hours have just been so mind boggling that I still haven’t been able to understand what was going on. But I knew that in order to know what was going on I knew I needed to just wait till my parents tell me what's going on.

“I know this is all so sudden but this Tuesday you will be starting school.” I just looked at my Aunt as if waiting for her to tell me this was all a joke. But I knew it was a joke, so I just nodded and waited.

“I have some clothes you can wear till I have time to take you shopping “She knelt down in front of me and hugged me. I felt tears fall from my eyes realizing that I don't know when I'll ever see my parents again. My aunt pulls away and caresses the top of my head. My Mom and Dad comes over and hugs me tightly as more tears came rushing from the three of us. I've always had my parents, for them to just have to go just hits me so hard. My dad pulls away but my Mom pulls me back closer and kisses my head. I could feel her tears trickle into my hair. She pulls away looking me in the eyes and fixes my hair kissing my forehead in the process. My Dad pulls my mom out the house as I watch them drive off into the distance.

I looked back to my Aunt who gestures for me to follower her, which I do. She takes me to a semi- huge room that consists of a twin bed, dresser, and a huge closet. The small bed into comparison of the size of the room looked so tiny. "I'll let you get settled and check on you later" I nod and walk more into the room sitting my stuff down. I jumped at the feel of soft fur rubbing against my ankle. Being so tied up in the events of last night I almost forgot that I had brought midnight with me. I bent down and picked her up nestling her against my cheek. She is the last thing that my parents had given me and I'm never letting her go. I looked down at my flower infused clock tattoo that was surrounded by clouds. I sighed and flopped on my bed not wanting to move. Without even knowing I had drifted into a dark abyss of nothingness.

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I felt my self being shook awake and jolted up out my sleep. I frantically looked around the room feeling as if the night was happening all over again. I felt my Aunt grab me trying to calm me down before I had another panic attack. She handed me a glass of water as I felt myself begin to calm. She looked at me worriedly as she rubbed smalls circles in my back.

"C'mon Kay you have to get ready for your first day of school , when you're done come down for breakfast" Before she left, she placed a soft kiss to the top of my head. I got up and went into the bathroom looking at myself and began to brush my teeth. After I was all done I put on my clothes and grabbed my book bag and walking down stairs. The first thing I smelled was bacon. I smiled a little and walked into the kitchen grabbing a small bowl an filled it with some water for Midnight. I sat down as my Aunt placed a small plate of bacon, eggs and toast. I began to observe the kitchen as a ate. It was a beautiful kitchen. I could tell that it had been done all over again because a lot of the appliances looked new.

"Hurry and eat I don't want you to be late for your first day." She placed a small cup of orange juice in front of me. I gave her a small smile to let her know that I appreciated what she was doing for me. I was still trying to adjust to the new life that was given in the last 24 hours. I stood up and placed my plate and cup in the sink and went to go put my shoes on. A few minutes later my Aunt came out the kitchen grabbing her keys and grabbing her coat. I walked to the car waiting for my aunt.

The car ride to school was silent as the radio played in the background. "I want you to know that you can ask me for anything you need Kay. We're family now and I'm going to do everything i can to make you comfortable" I smiled at her and nodded my head . I was so nervous about today because Miamis is such a big city. I was always a fragile child and it was easy for me to have a panic attack so I was always reserved and quiet. I felt the car come to a stop as I grabbed my book bag and got out. My aunt walked behind me into the school, I could feel all eyes on me. I felt myself begin to feel self conscious.

We walked to a room labeled Ms.Jenkins. My aunt knelt down and from of me and smiled at me as if trying to reassure me everything would be okay. I smiled and turned around towards to door. My smile disappeared as I took a deep breath and walked into the room and it was like I became the center of attention. "Settle down class we have a new student joining us today so please be respectful and kind, please introduce yourself" She smiled at me as I turned toward my class. Their were so many different faces some looked bored some look interested some look like they didn't even care. I felt my heart began to increase as I became nervous. I took deep breaths to try and calm my heart.

"Hi my name is Kaydyn Monroe and I am 12 years old and I just moved from Akron Michigan." I looked around to see a open seat with two girls and I walked over to it and sat down. They looked like I wouldn't get a long with them so I stayed quiet and looked down. Out the corner of my eye I seen a small piece of paper being tossed on my desk. I opened and it said:

' Hi My name is Zakiya and the girl sitting across from you is Michelle'

I looked up to see the two girls doing a small wave at me without trying to get caught. I did a small smile and waved back. I looked back at the board and began to take notes. It was like this for about 3 class periods as we learned different subjects. The bell rung signalling that it was time for lunch and recess. Finally! I can stretch my legs and get some fresh air.

"Soooo Kaydyn how are you liking Southside Elementary?" I looked to Zakiya and shrugged doing a so so hand gesture. I still wasn't sure that I could trust them but they seemed to the only one who wants who wants to try and be my friends. I followed them to the schools playground as we sat on the merry go round.

"How do you feel about your tattoo?" I spoke up softly. I could see the shock on Zakiya and Michelle's face. Michelle looked at Z as if trying to figure out who should say something.

"I mean you do-" before I could finish my sentence Michelle had cut me off.

"No no it's fine. Well I mean I kind of understand the theory behind the soul mate tattoos but I never made a big deal about it because I most likely won't follow it" I looked to Michelle and waited for her response.

I've heard a lot of stories about why we have our tattoos but I was never a big fan on the whole idea how can you tell me who I should be with I don't care who my soul mate is. " Z shrugged her shoulders as if she has told this story plenty of times. I looked to Michelle and waited for her response. I looked to Michelle and waited for her response. Before I could say anything else this group started walking towards us. It was was two girls and one boy who seem like they were trying to start trouble.

"Let me see your tattoo new girl" I rose my eyebrow trying to figure out why she wanted to see my tattoo. I looked between Z and Michelle, they looked just as confused as I did. I just ignored them and started back talking to Z as I felt myself being snatched off the merry go round. I seen Michelle and Z jolt out of their spots and stood in front of me.

"Cut it out Ari" Z spoke up while crossing her arms. I stood up and crossed my arms with her to kind of show an appreciation for her helping me out. I seen Michelle stand beside me also. The girl Ari looked at us with disgust as if we had did something wrong, I've only been here for a day and there is already people trying to start stuff with me. The boy that was with her wasn't paying attention to anything that was going on and the other girl was starring intently at us.

"How dare you say that you don't care about who your soulmate is. You will mess up the system doing that." Before anyone could stop Ari ,she pushed Z. Z stumbled backwards falling into the Merry go round. Before me and Michelle could react. The other girl got the boys attention and ran away from us. From that day it was declared that it would always be a disagreement between the believers and the non-believers.

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All that happened about 5 years ago and nothing has changed.