Marian - Chapter 1

"Why is she so stubborn." Marian said out loud. Alyss couldn't hear her of course, she was on the roof. What do I do? Marian rolled her eyes. It was obvious, what she had to do. Marian walked towards the open window and climbed onto up onto the roof. Straightening up she spotted Alyss.

"You come to apologize?" Alyss had shouted over the wind.

"Why should I say sorry?" Marian said shortly. They sat next to each other not saying a word. The wind was cold and sharp, piercing their skin. Suddenly, Marian noticed the box that was in Alyss' hand.

"What's that?" She asked. Alyss, snapping back into reality, looked at the box almost like she had never

seen it before.

"Oh...well, it's your birthday present." She said while handing the box to Marian.

Marian opened it. Inside, there was a necklace. A beautiful, silver necklace with a small crescent moon charm attached. Marian was stunned.

"How did you get this?" She said, not taking her eyes off of the necklace.

"It doesn't matter. It's your birthday present and you like it." Alyss said quickly.

"This is the reason you were running." It wasn't a question. Alyss just smirked like it was a joke.

"Thank you, Alyss. I love it." She said hugging her sister.

"Your welcome." Another pause.

"I'm sorry for earlier."

"It's alright. You're my sister and sisters look out for each other."

Marian and Alyss sat on the roof for another hour in silence. It had to be around two in the morning

now.

"Well, it's cold and I'm tired. I'm going to bed. Goodnight." Said Marian standing up.

"Goodnight.”

That night, Marian slept very little. Her nightmares had returned.