"Once upon a time, there was a boy and a girl-" I began

"Mom and dad?" the little boy perked up, jumping on the bed

I laughed at his innocence "Yes!" I hushed him under the covers, using the flashlight as the only source of light "Now the boy and girl.." I quoted with my fingers "Mom and dad." I winked "Were the greatest explorers of the land, going from place to place finding treasures of all kinds! But the boy and the girl's love for each other was forbidden.. She couldn't love him because he was one of the richest-"

He finished "Richest men in the world! And the girl-"

"Do you want to finish this story?" I crossed my arms

"No please keep going!" he pleaded as he yanked on the sleeve of my PJs. I sighed "The girl was poor, not a single scent to her name. They longed for each other more than the ocean loves the shore! They eloped in secret, away from all those who had doubted them and then.. a baby was born, and she was given the name-"

"Rosella!" the boy smiled as he hugged me, and I held him close "Then after years and years.. eight to be exact, exploring the world, they wanted another child; a boy to be exact, and named him.." I waited as he yawned and smiled back up at me "Bastian!" he yawned once more as I finished the story "But one day they had a very special mission.. not knowing what to do, they left the children with an estranged, rude, cruel, absolutely terrible aunt.." I rolled my eyes "So months and months passed, and our heroes have yet to return to their children.." I turned off the flashlight "The end.."

Suddenly I heard the ruffling of covers as Bastian climbed on top of me "That can't be the end!" I opened my eyes and looked at him, His icy blue eyes shined bright and his orange hair blew in his face. I sat up and said one last thing, my eyes were growing heavy. I picked him up and rested him on the bed next to me "The children never gave up hope, because they knew that one day they would return.. maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow! Rosella and Bastian never gave up that their-"

The door of their bedroom burst open "That one day the door will open and their precious mother and father would return, what a load of tripe!" There she was, my dear Aunt Elsa.. if it wasn't for the large pink curlers in her hair, or the amount of makeup she wore, she could hardly hold herself together. Her pink robe trailed behind her as her equally fat tabby cat named Lawrence. "How many times do I have to tell you that your parents are never coming back for you.. no one knows where they are!" she cackled and rested her arm on the banister of the bed "Why would anyone want to come back to you? Why would they of all people decided to come back to poor, dirty, ugly rejects like you?"

I reached a boiling point and muttered underneath my breath "Why don't you look in a mirror." As soon as I finished that thought I was smacked to the ground, my cheek stung as I attempted to get off the floor, Aunt Elsa grabbed me by the collar of my pajamas "You ugly little girl, I should have left you on the streets!" Lawrence the cat hissed at me as Bastian scared him off. Elsa smiled wide as she folded her hands together "Since both of you are up telling stories, you can both start your chores.. and I expect no lip from any of you! Especially you Rosella!" she stomped off and slammed the door of the bedroom.

I got up and stumbled, breathing heavy as I walked to my closet, Bastian held my hand, I looked up at his small smile "Please Rosella, Be strong… I cant do this on my own." For an eleven year old, he really knew what to say. I walked into the walk-in closet, picking out a blue tank top and jeans. I walked to the mirror, looking at my tangled burgundy hair. I combed it out of my face, showing my bright green eyes. Beside my mirror, I saw a picture of my mom and dad. Bastian had resembled mom, from her firey orange hair, and had dad's sparkling blue eyes. I had inherited my mom's green orbs, while the burgundy locks I had from my father. I sighed and kissed the picture, muttering "I love you guys.. come home soon.." I smiled as I heard Aunt Elsa's voice "Rosella.. NOW!" I rolled my eyes and headed downstairs, ready to tackle the day.

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