You were alone again. Why did they hate you? What had you done to them? Why did they leave you alone? Your room was dark and silent. Your parents had left in the middle of the night without you, just like they did three years ago.
They left a note saying they would be back soon. Just like they did three years ago.

You had nothing left. You stood up. "Why... What did I ever do...?" Your voice trembled. You took a deep breath and walked out your bedroom door. This was not the time for tears.

You took one last look around the empty apartment. They had taken everything. If you weren't so sad, you'd be impressed. You sighed and stepped out the door. The cold night air stung your tear-stained cheeks.

You walked carefully down the stairs, and headed for the alley way leading to the busy streets of the city.

As you stepped closer, you saw a bright white light shining in the corner of your eye...