1 1- Your arrival ...
Have you ever wondered if you ever thought you could make a difference in the world? That in a vast universe, you, as a small grain, could be something that would change everything? If not, I think you should think about it carefully. But if so ... you should know how close is the feeling I am getting.
My name is Sebastian Rodrigues. I am a young boy of 17 years. I live with my family in Creast Fall , an American city that I think is not even worth saying where it is located because no map will say exactly where it is, but I can say that it is a big city compared to unknown cities. I am in my last year of high school and about to graduate to go to some university.
My father works in real estate bussiness in Madison- Wisconsin and my mother works at home, like a home officer because of an illness that affected her right leg, making her need a cane to walk around the house. In addition to them, there is my younger sister named Cassandra, but she prefers to be called Cassie for silly 15 year old reasons.
Speaking like that, it seems that I am a normal teenager, with nothing to offer differently. And being honest, my only difference is that I like to help people. Not out of interest or ingenuity. I believe that even if we don't want to, we will always need somebody to give us company. And I am willing to do that. Listen, help, give advice. I am the emotional support of many people, mainly of some friends, students of the school where I study and of my family. And it has been like this since I was about 10 years old, when my mother felt the effects of losing control of her right leg.
Nothing different ... At least, that 's what I thought when asked me that damn question ...
"Sebastian, why don't you try to pay more attention to yourself?"
It's been a week since I was asked that, just during a short school break that they gave for some maintenance at school. And since then, I 've been thinking about it a lot. Because I don't remember when I last did something for myself. It's not like I don't know how to get along, but it's just that I always put other people in front of me. Because they need more help than me. An example is my mother. I've always tried to do my best to help her and always keep her company since I was 10 years old. She always told me that everything was fine, but I always listened to her cries, her complaints with herself, and that made me terrible. When I started high school, she told me that I could get what I wanted and that I no longer had to worry about it...
But what would I be looking for? I tried to study new things, participate more in extracurricular activities, I even joined the school's student council. But it never gave me a clue or interest to want anything other than helping people.
That was when she asked me that. The student council president ... Naomi. She gave me that thought... I don't know how, but she realized that I was bothered by something like that. But I already expected something from her. Besides, we are close friends and maybe I have a little crush on her. But I think this crush is because she's the symbol of what I like the most and what I need to find the answer for myself ... Or I who am too stupid to exaggerate and admit that I like her.
But the days passed. Now, I'm heading towards the home of an aunt who invited my family to spend a weekend there and my mother ended up accepting, even though she knew she wouldn't enjoy the whole experience of spending a few days on a farm. This aunt has a habit of sending some rural food, such as fruits or vegetables that she plants. I think I will end up becoming her employee this weekend.
But the good part of it is that close to my aunt's farm, there is a small forest. It may seem very simple, but once I went there and I felt like I was in paradise. In addition to breathing fresh air, the greatest grace and going there alone, without anyone complaining or with freshness.
(10:20 PM)
We arrived and it looked like a welcome party to someone who had recovered from a contagious virus. Well, it is one of the few places in the world that my mother is welcomed. My father's family doesn't like my mother at all because she is Brazilian and they even implicate me and my sister. But here, we feel loved until the last second. But I have other plans ...
I already prepared about 20 minutes ago to go out when everyone is asleep, and now that this is possible, I will go right away to enjoy a few minutes of peace. I take out my cellphone and put on some boots that I borrowed so I wouldn't have to get my sandals dirty all the time.
(10 minutes later)
Got it. I can't believe they didn't realize that the railings in the direction of the woods were a little rusty. It was easy for me to break. I'll have to talk when I get back and keep my mouth shut. But now is not the time to think about it. I start running , even making a low noise of grass being stepped on, but I don't have to worry about that.
(5 minutes later)
I turn on my cellphone's flashlight, but I don't even need it so much. I ended up going a little bit into the forest and the moonlight is reflecting very strongly, illuminating a good part of where I am. Just to make sure I will not lose me, I decide to sit on a rock and lean my back on a tree. From here I can see the path and even a part of the open area where I came from.
* wind passing through the trees
What a feeling of peace ... The winds blowing the trees, making some leaves fall, the moonlight illuminating and this unusual silence. I just look up and see the starlight sky. A wonderful and quite rare sight these days. Only when there is no light in Creast Fall can you have this view, but even with the pollution, there it is difficult to see the whole picture .
Now just empty your mind, Sebastian...
...
" Sebastian, why don't you try to pay more attention to yourself?"
...
And yet ... It still echoes through my mind ...
...
- Hm?
- Since I met you, you were always helping someone. Whether from the clubs, the council , including me. But I never saw you doing anything for yourself.
- And it bothers you?
- N -No. No way. I appreciate that. But you don't have to do this all the time.
- And why not? People are happy when someone helps.
- Yes, they stay. But and you? Are you satisfied when you help someone, just like that? Like, don't you think about what you could be doing instead of using your time with other people?
- Well... I...
*looking to the side
- Don't you think about it?
- Naomi , why are you asking me that?
- Because ... Because... I don't like to see you with that expression ... That disinterested expression ...
...
That look of hers. It was the same look my mom gave me when she asked me to get what I wanted. With a slightly forced smile, giving an idea like "Don't worry about me " ... But at that moment, her words were not encouraging, but concern ...
...
I look at my phone quickly and see that it is almost 11 pm. It would be better if I get back to the farm soon before they realize I am leaving. I stretch and look at the moon just one more time and decide to take a picture of it. Wallpaper better than this will not exist...
* photo noise being taken
- Hm?
I look at the photo and notice that there is a green light right in the corner of the photo .
- What the...
And when I look at the direction of the moon ... I see a green light, very brightly in the sky, like .. Was it falling ???
- What?
I look a few more seconds and notice that 4 more lights have appeared . One blue, one red, one purple and one golden. And they're all moving like they're falling. I get a little scared and start walking fast to get out of the forest, but when I turn my gaze over there ...
- Damn it!
They are very close! I start running, but when I turn my gaze once more ...
4 lights passed a few feet above me. They were so ... beautiful , they looked like shiny jewels falling from the sky. And when I realize it, I realize that the green light was not there. My gaze followed the lights and then I turned quickly and ... The green light was falling towards me!
There is no way to escape.
And before I hit, I just cover my face with my arms and close my eyes. Before I close my eyes completely, I see the green light shining brightly in front of me. And ...
...
Even with my eyes closed, I realize that there was no impact noise or anything. The only thing I'm feeling is ... a breeze of wind blowing over me. I slowly lower my arms and slowly open my eyes ...
And so, I see ... A girl. With a green long hair and green eyes, white skin tone, almost the same height as me, I see a kind of short dress almost transparent of green color being reflected by the moon, accompanied by leaves that were surrounding her, as if they were dancing rhythmically ...
I had never seen anything so beautiful, fanciful and strange at the same time in my dreams. Even my fear was not attacking me as it was a few seconds ago.
I see her looking straight at me, and with a smile ...
...
- Hello ~~
I... think I'll ...
* body noise falling on a leafy floor
...
- Have good dreams for now, Sebastian~~
