Before this book starts, I would like to say that Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan died in 2009 aged 28. In this book, he does die at the same time. I have changed my mind and felt as though it would be right to make him pass away at the right time. I am sorry if anyone gets upset by this. Rest In Peace Jimmy. May you live foREVer in our hearts.

I woke up to cries and then a shot. I felt broken. She'd done it. Finally done it. Who is this she? My mother. Ariel Winters. Being only ten years old this shook me. I grabbed a jacket, pulled on my black boots and walked through the living room. I tried not to look at her blood soaked body but it was hard not to. My heart shattered. I began to cry. I ran out of our little one bedroom apartment and straight to the police station. The sky was gloomy and dark. Huntington Beach had never looked like this. I opened the door, shut my eyes and collapsed. The officers ran to me, picked me up and placed me on a chair. "What's wrong? What's your name? Jeremy. Fetch her some water and a cookie". 

"My mother. She just killed herself. Please. Help. She's at number 12 End Boulevard. Apartment number 34". I cried. Jeremy came back, placed the water and the cookie on the table I had only noticed was next to me and he hugged me.

"Hey kid. It's going to be OK. You are OK. I swear" I opened my eyes and saw a man with brown hair. He had me in his arms and I cried. I heard the other officers run around and find me a place to live. 

"Hey kid". A woman's voice said my name. I nodded. "Give me all the information you can about yourself please". Jeremy let go and I looked up.

"My name is Aaliyah Sullivan. I am ten years old. My birthday is the May 13th. My mother's name was Ariel Winters and she was 25 years old. She was born July 27th 1984. I had no siblings and my father. I have no idea who he is but I was given his last name. We have lived here in Huntington, California all of our lives. Mom went to Huntington High School and met my dad there. She had me at 15. My grandparents didn't want her to have kids but she did and now they don't talk anymore". The women nodded and wrote it all down.

"Your mother's body has been moved now and we will plan her funeral for you. You will have to go into ca-". The woman was cut off by Jeremy.

"Cathleen. I'll take her. I'll look after her. I'll keep her safe until we find her father". The woman nodded. Jeremy looked at me. "Want to get your things?". I nodded and stood up. Jeremy gave me his hand and walked me to his cop car. 

After ten minutes of driving, Jeremy stopped at my familiar house. Since being in the police office, it had become dark but the apartment building shone. Jeremy and I got out of the car and walked into the lobby. The receptionist, Mrs Acres, looked at me sadly. She was an aged woman. Late 50s maybe. Her blonde hair was going grey and her wrinkles were really showing today. She stood up, came over to me and held my hands. Her icy blue eyes looked very forlorn. "I'm so sorry my dear. I've opened the apartment and got the things you may need. Plus some extra things. I love you deary. Promise you'll come see me?". I noticed another member of staff, Kingsley I believe his name was, had come out of the staff only door with three large suitcases and a backpack. He handed them to Jeremy who was standing behind me.

"I promise Mrs Acres. I love you too. See you soon". I cried. Jeremy placed his arm on my shoulders to signal it was time to leave. I hugged Mrs Acres, turned around and left the building. I got into the car as Jeremy placed my bags in the back. He jumped into the drivers seat and started driving.

"Mind if I put on some music?". Jeremy asked.

"Sure". I replied. Jeremy placed a CD in the CD player. He then skipped a few songs until it landed on Can't Stop by Red Hot Chili Peppers. Jeremy started singing along with Anthony. I smiled and started to sing John's aahhs. I couldn't see Jeremy's face but I could tell that he was happy.

"So Aaliayah. Tell me about yourself. Like the music you're into and stuff". Jeremy asked.

"OK. I like loads of music. My favorites are Green Day, My Chemical Romance, Blink 182, Queen, Led Zepplin, AC/DC and Avenged Sevenfold". Jeremy nodded and we pulled up to a small house all lit up.

"I hope you don't mind. My girlfriend lives with me. I think she'll love you". Jeremy smiled. I smiled in reassurance. Jeremy got out of the car and got my things from the boot. I got out of the car and helped Jeremy by taking a large bag and the backpack.  I then followed him to the white oak door of the house. A blonde woman opened it and hugged Jeremy. They walked in and I stood by the door awkwardly. The room was completely open. I saw that the stairs were right in front of me. To my left was an archway that led to the dining room/kitchen area and to my right was the living room."Hey. Aaliyah. Close the door and come and meet my girlfriend". Jeremy called so I did. I placed my things by the door and then walked left into the spacious kitchen/dining area. The walls were cream and the flooring was polished birch. The kitchen was all silver and the dining area had a glass table and red chairs. It was very regal looking. Jeremy was in the kitchen with his girlfriend so I walked over to them. "Melanie. This is Aaliyah. She's going to be staying here for a bit while the guys in the office try and find her father". I took a step towards her and took a good look at her. She had a beautiful face. Her green eyes were like polished emeralds. Her lips were rosy red. She was about 5 foot 6 and she was skinny. She looked like a supermodel. She lightly grabbed my hand. 

"Hello. I'm Melanie. It's very nice to meet you. Let me show you to your room. Jeremy. Bring her things up please". She lightly pulled me up the stairs and took me to the right. She opened the door at the end of the hallway. I walked in and had look at my temporary room. It had white walls and a fluffy robin's egg blue carpet. There was a large four poster bed that had dark red sheets and black pillows. The bed curtains were also black. There was a dark oak wardrobe that was large. There was also a white desk with a pot of pens and pencils. There was a large mirror by the bed. "I hope this room is to your liking. If you go out of your door and to the left there is a bathroom. Make yourself look nice, we're going out to dinner at 8 and it's 5 now" Melanie said as she left the room. I noticed that Jeremy had placed my things on my bed. I went to the first suitcase and opened it. In the suitcase was underwear, makeup, my handbag, skinny jeans and shirts. In the second suitcase was dresses, shoes and posters. In the third suitcase was my pajamas, CD player and all of my CDs and in the backpack was all of my special things such as my iPhone 1st Generation, headphones, posters and my other trinkets. I looked in the mirror. I stared at the 5ft 5, black hair, blue eyed, pale skin creature that was staring back. I'll always remember my mother telling me that I looked like my dad. I reminded myself to kill my dad when I met him because he apparently gave me terrible eyesight too. I went to my bed and decided I would wear a knee length, long sleeved black dress with lace flowers over it and lacy flower sleeves. I then decided to wear some black leggings and black boots. I put on Avenged Sevenfold's new self titled album and stuck on Critical Acclaim. I started to get dressed and sung along with all of Jimmy 'The Rev' Sullivan's bits as I did my makeup. Pale foundation, concealer, powder. I did my typical panda eye look and stuck on dark purple lipstick. I grabbed my handbag and stuck my phone, makeup and headphones in there. I took one glance at my reflection and smiled but realized I could do something with my hair. I shook it so it looked messy. 

"Perfect" I smiled, turned off the music and walked out of my room and down the stairs to find Jeremy and Melanie waiting by the door smiling.

"Hey kiddo. You look like The Rev if he was a young girl!" Jeremy smiled. I started giggling as Melanie shooed us to the car.  We went to the local Olive Garden.

"I get that a lot". I laughed.

-SKIP A FEW DAYS (I KNOW. EVERYONE HATES TIME SKIPS BUT I JUST WANT THE BAND TO BE INTRODUCED-

Knock knock knock  "Aaliyah hon. I have some news for you". Jeremy was trying to call me through the door. I was cleaning my room.

"Come in Jeremy". He opened the door and smiled as he sat on my bed. I got up off the floor and sat with him. "Hit me. What's up?".

"The HBPD (Huntington Beach Police Department) aka my office just rung up.." There was a long pause. Jeremy took my hands and looked my straight in the eyes. "They've found your father".

OOOH!! ENDING ON A CLIFF HANGER. Don't be a silent reader! Comment and vote and I will eat a spoonful of hot sauce if we hit 5 votes or 4 comments! We can do this!!! Aaliyah is in the picture.