1 Eyes Opened Wide

Ominous thunder rolled across grey skies as Rosette Monroe jolted awake with a gasp.

Looking wildly about in all directions she soon realized where she had awakened.

A pink canopy bed covered with velvet stuffed animals and soft cashmere blankets, surrounded by lavish furniture and blue walls glittered with rhinestone stars.

This was definitely her bedroom from childhood. But how? Didn't it burn down 9 years ago?

Confused she climbed out of bed and looked around in awe. Passing by a nearby mirror Rosette paused in shock.

Staring back at her was a pale beauty yet to be 16. With long black hair, crimson cat like eyes, and lush petal lips beneath a small pointed nose... the girl was hauntingly beautiful. So familiar yet different...This was definitely her.... but much younger! No more wrinkles, scars, or missing teeth! This had to be her body from at least 15 years ago.

Did she really die and go back in time or was this all a dream?

Before she could ponder on it further, a familiar voice called her out from the doorway. "Rosette?" turning slowly she soon began to feel tears brim her eyes at the sight of the figure before her.

Gazing down at her with a furrowed brow of concern her twin brother Rowan stood tall watching her warily. His black hair was pushed back and dark circles were under his eyes. He looked rather bleak despite his young age yet Rosette could only sigh happily in relief inside.

Her twin brother was alive!

Wrapping her willowy arms around his slim waist she pulled him close savoring the warmth of his hard chest. Patting her back softly Rowan tried his best to console her. "I know I miss them too" he muttered aloud.

Hearing his words rosette immediately grew quiet and tightened her hold on him. she truly didn't know whether to laugh or cry. she really had came back in time...but not soon enough to save her parents! what a kind yet cruel god she had.