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“Alora,” Her father said in a cheerful tone as he walked up behind her, resting his arms on the back of the chair she was sitting in. “What’cha drawing sweetheart?” “It’s the fairy queen!” Alora exclaimed as she spun around in her seat waved the picture in his face. “Her name is Mia, ruler of all Lendesia and it’s gardens.” She reaches behind her and grabs another picture of a crudely drawn man in armor. “This is Bothwell, her loyal bodyguard and leader of the troops” she continues to explain to her father with excitement in her eyes. He waited patiently for her to finish before he spoke, he just loved seeing her get excited about everything she did. “Dad,” A boy, a year older than Alora, chimed in “Did you tell her yet?” He questioned his father. The boy was clearly excited about something and couldn’t wait to tell her. “Tell me what?” She asked as she put her drawing back on the table and hopped out of the chair. “Well,” The dad said. “Close your eyes.” The little girl did as her father requested and closed her eyes. While Alora waited, she heard her father and brother speaking in hushed voices. Heavy footsteps went silent as someone exited the room. They soon returned and stopped in front of her. “Okay, open them.” her father commanded. She quickly opened her eyes, she couldn’t contain her excitement any longer. Her father was kneeling in front of her holding a German shepherd puppy. “Happy birthday, sweetheart!” Her father exclaimed, placing the dog gently in her arms. Alora started laughing as the dog licked her face. “What’s his name?” She asked her father. “His name is Freddie” He said. “Now, promise me you’ll take care of him.” “I promise” She said happily as she scratched behind the dog’s ear. “You and I are gonna be the best of friends, Freddie.” Freddie let out a happy sounding bark and the family started laughing. Everything started to fade to black as a voice called out to the little girl saying “Alora, wake up!” “You’re late for school!” ______________________________________ “Dammit, Alora! Wake the fuck up!” Carson shouted. “5 more minutes” I mumbled in a groggy tone and pulled the covers further above my head, shielding me from reality. “Alora” He screamed at me and ripped the

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