Ocean was moving slowly towards the dark yet breathtaking forest. She couldn't feel a thing. Sam and Carla came back as they saw the car door was open and Ocean wasn't in the car. They looked around and found her walking towards the forest. She was almost in the woods. Sam and Carla called her a few times but she didn't even stop. She kept walking. Sam ran towards her and grabbed her by her elbow. Her eyes were pitch black and she looked like she was sleepwalking. Sam cupped her face but no response. Sam grabbed her by the arms and shook her body. That's when she looked at her father. She was confused. All she could remember was she fell asleep.
Ocean: How did I get here?
Sam: What do you mean? Why did you get out of the car?
Ocean: I was in the car daddy. I don't know how I got here.
Sam: That's it. This place is freaking crazy and creepy. We are leaving, right now.
Carla: But Sam....
Sam: No more buts. Now get in the car both of you or I swear to God you both are going to regret it.
Ocean: But daddy, I swear I don't know how I got out of the car.
Carla: Baby, have you seen someone?
Ocean: Nothing mommy. I was in the car. Then I locked it as you both went into the woods. Then next I was standing in the woods.
Sam: Enough! Both of you IN THE CAR RIGHT NOW. We are not staying any longer in this creepy place.
Carla: Sam why are you yelling at us. Just calm down.
Sam: Calm down. Really. I told you both, warned you not to go in this stupid creepy forest. You both didn't listen to me. Now all this is happening.
They all sat in the car. Ocean eyes were filled with tears.
Sam: Ocean is never coming back here, EVER...
6 years later.
Ocean came back home after a long tiring day at school. She was excited to see her parents. They were out in the country for some business deal. On Mr. and
Mrs. Knight's order, the whole house was decorated.
Ocean: (Finally. It's my birthday and they will be back tomorrow I hope so they will.)
Ocean went to her nanny Tara and asked her.
Ocean: Hey Tara. Did they tell you when they'll be here?
Tara: I don't know baby. But they won't be able to make it till your birthday. They are busy. Maybe the day after tomorrow.
Ocean: What? But they promised me.
Tara: They did but honey, they are working there.
Ocean: They are the worst.
Ocean said that and ran to her room. Tara felt bad after lying to Ocean. But her Master ordered her and the others that their arrival should be a surprise for Ocean. Tara told Ocean's reaction to her Master.
On the other hand, Ocean locked herself in the room. She didn't even come out for dinner. She was crying in her room. Tara tried to make her open the door or at least eat something but she started sobbing harder, so she left. In all those sobs and tears, Ocean prayed to God for her parents' arrival by dawn. Between tears and prayers, she didn't know when she dozed off. She heard the door b rung twice, just like Sam rings it every time. She opened her eyes, it was dawn. Her heart welled up with happiness. She got up, unlocked her door and ran out of her room. She heard voices coming from the living room. She tiptoed and hid behind the wall so no one would see her. She wanted to surprise her parents.
Man: Where is she?
Tara: Master, she's in her room. Locked inside since last night.
Mar: At least I don't have to deal with the hard part right now.
Tara: What is it Master, Is everything okay?
Man: Nothing's okay Tara.
Ocean heard the man start crying, she got curious. She decided to walk to the door of the living room. The man talking to Tara, was none other than her Uncle Jack.
Jack: They were on their way back to New York City, but their plane crashed. Rescue team is working there but there is no way they have survived it. They are gone Tara. It's over. Sam and Carla are dead.
Jack and Tara heard a loud gasp by the end of Jack's sentence. They both turned and looked at Ocean's shocked state.
Ocean: You're lying....
That's all she managed to say as darkness enveloped her. Jack ran to her and was able to catch her before she could hit the ground. He carried her to his car, got in and kept Ocean in his lap. He ordered the driver to take them to the hospital as fast as he could. In 30 minutes, they reached the hospital. Jack carried her to the emergency room. Doctors checked Ocean and Jack waited outside.
Jack: How is she?
Doctor: She is in shock. She needs some rest, she'll be fine.
Jack: Thank you doctor.
Doctor left and Jack dialed his wife.
Lora: "Did you tell her? How did she react?"
Jack: "She's in the hospital. She fainted because of the shock."
Lora: "Oh my God."
Jack: "I'm bringing her with me."
Lora: "Okay. I'll set her room."
Jack: "I'll see you in a few hours."
Lora: "Take care of yourself too Jack."
Jack: "Yeah, bye."
Jack hung up and sat down beside the hospital bed. In a few minutes he received another call. It was the Chief of the rescue team, looking for Sam and Carla.
Chief: "Good morning sir."
Jack: "Good morning. Did you find them?"
Chief: "Yes sir. I'm so sorry. We have found their bodies. They jumped out before the crash but they weren't really lucky."
Jack:" How much time will it take to get them to New Orleans?"
Chief:" The chopper is here sir. It will take a few hours."
Jack: "Okay. Thank you for your help."
Jack looked at Ocean. He knew it would be difficult for him to handle his niece alone, so he called Tara and ordered her to pack Ocean's personal belongings as she won't be living here anymore. On the other side, Jack ordered the pilot of his private plane to get ready as they will leave New York City in an hour. Jack talked to doctors for Ocean's discharge, he signed the discharge papers and took his niece with him. On their way to the airport, they picked up Ocean's luggage. In an hour, they were in the air and on their way to New Orleans.
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Ocean opened her eyes and everything was charged. She looked around, the room looked familiar but it wasn't her room. She got up and looked through the window above the head of the bed. She saw a dark forest. The same forest she dreams about every night. That's when she got it that it's her uncle's house. But she didn't know when and how she got here? Her father did as he said, she never came to New Orleans after that incident. So how come she's here? She couldn't remember at all. All she knew was that she was praying for her parents arrival on her birthday and she must have fallen asleep with that. She leaned to the window to look at the dark forest. It was as beautiful as all those years ago. Then the picture of those two stars came in her mind again and her room started to become all dark. Slowly, her surroundings vanished and all she could see or feel was the forest. Lora came into her room to check her if she's okay. Lora found her leaning with the head of the bed as her forehead was in the glass of the window. Lora called her many times but she didn't move an inch. Lora got scared and called Jack. Jack came running in Ocean's room. Jack sat at the edge of the bed and turned Ocean's body to him, now she was face to face with Jack. He saw Ocean's once sky blue eyes were pitch black. It was like she was in a deep sleep and dreaming. Jack grabbed Ocean by her shoulders and shook her hard. That's when her eye color changed back from black to blue. She looked at Jack with confused eyes. It was like she just woke up from deep sleep. Then all the things that happened in New York City came rushing into her mind. Her eyes welled up and all she said was.
Ocean: They left me alone.
After her parents' funeral, Ocean locked herself in room. Jack tried a lot to get her out and make her come back to her life, but she refused. Seeing her like this Jack's heart ached. He was sitting in his garden when Lora came and patted his shoulder.Lora: Talk to me Jack, I'm worried about both of you!Jack: I just want to do something that can ease her pain, her sorrows. I know she misses them. But locking herself like that and crying all the time isn't going to help her.Lora: Once she'll join school, she'll feel better and it will ease up her pain too.Jack: I didn't even think about it. You're right, thanks love.Jack fished out his phone and dialed Principal Albert. In an hour Jack and Lora met him and showed him Ocean's past history and grades. Principal Albert was impressed with Ocean's profile. He gave her a seat in his school. Jack and Lora happily went back to the Vi
Professor Mitchell walked to the new girl. He was curious to know, what brought Moon Kart to his class. Moon was a very intelligent student. But he never attended anyone's class and because of his grades principal Albert was on Moon's side. And because of his support, no teachers were allowed to punish Moon. Professor Mitchell stood right in front of Ocean. She was chewing her bottom lip in nervousness. Professor Mitchell asked her.Professor Mitchell: So you're the reason for the miracle we have witnessed today. What's your name?Ocean: Sir, I'm Ocean Knight.Professor Mitchell: Oh! Another idiot Knight you are.Ocean: Pardon please.Professor Mitchell: Don't be so surprised.Ocean: How can you say that? You don't even know me!Professor Mitchell: I know you all. Those three brats weren't enough for principal Albert.
Moon went to his car. He was unlocking his car when a familiar scent hit his nostrils. He looked around and found Ocean standing near a car. She was smiling, he looked at her smiling face and a smile made it's way to his lips. "Ocean has a really gorgeous smile." He thought.Ocean felt someone's staring at her, she looked around and found Moon drooling over her with a sexy smile on his face. Her heart skipped a beat."(Stupid heart." She thought. "I'm not interested in him, I'm running away from him. Then why? Stupid heart." She quickly hopped into the car and locked the door. Jack thought she might be tired or hungry or maybe both, he drove off fast. She caught a site of Moon, who's smiling face was suddenly sad. His shining eyes were dim. It squeezed her heart and she felt bad. She knew, she was the reason of his sad face. She tried to brush off the thoughts but she couldn't. Her tongue started to move itself and she asked a question to Jack she wasn't ex
Ocean woke up the next morning bright and early. She went to the bathroom, took a quick shower and changed in skinny blue jeans and pink floral top. She went downstairs and enjoyed her breakfast with Jack and Lora. After breakfast Jack and Lora left for shopping and ocean went to the garden. She was watering the plants when the triplets came from behind. They nicely asked ocean to join them for adventure. They told her that they wanted to take her to the forest. Ocean agreed excitedly, she loved that forest. She felt something was weird but she brushed it off and went with her cousins. While on their way to the forest, the triplets apologized for their behavior with Ocean in the past. She was happy that finally they realized and she forgave them. The triplets took her to the lake. It took a bit of time for Ocean to recognize the place but she remembered it. This was the same lake years ago where she saved a small fish. The lake was beautiful, just like she witnessed years ago. It wa
Ocean went back home. It was dusk by then. She didn't know how but she spent a whole day with Moon. As she stepped into the Villa, Jack came to her and wrapped his arms around her. For a moment she didn't understand what happened. He broke the hug and yelled at her.Jack: Where the hell have you been?She got scared, no one ever had talked to her this loud. Her eyes welled up and she ran back to her room. She locked herself in and sobbed hard. Ocean was a very pampered girl. Being an only child, her parents never scolded her, they never even raised their voices in front of her. She kept crying until all the tears engulfed her and she fell asleep.On the other hand, Moon went back to his Villa and was welcomed by his angry, older brother, Zeus. Zeus wasn't just Moon's older brother but also the Alpha of the pack Moon's parents and all other creatures followed in New Orleans. He was strong, wise and very smart. All the oth
A loud sob escaped Ocean's lips and Moon turned her around. She was scared and crying. Seeing Moon, she quickly wrapped her arms around his neck. Moon felt bad for scaring her like that. He sat on the ground with Ocean on his lap. She kept crying and Moon rubbed her back soothingly. She buried her face in the nape of his neck, inhaling his scent. It calmed her down, Moon smiled, knowing his effects on her. He pecked her forehead and she stopped crying. He rubbed the tip of his nose on her cheek, her cheeks turned pink along with her nose. She was blushing. Ocean had never been with a guy before, Moon was the very first guy in her life. She put her head on his shoulder and Moon inhaled deeply. He was happy that finally he was with his Ocean. He cupped her face and wiped her tears by his thumbs. They both stayed like this for a while. Then Moon made her sit on the ground and went to pick up their bags. He returned with both bags and they spent the next few hours doing ho
Moon pinned Ocean on her bed, her heart was jumping in her ribcage. Moon leaned in and pecked her lips. He smirked when he noticed her cheeks turned red. He intertwined his fingers with hers and kissed her. He bit her lower lip asking for entrance, she parted her lips and his tongue slid into her mouth. Her mouth tasted like chocolates. He broke the kiss and licked her saliva from her lips. She opened her eyes to look at him. It was her first kiss and she was glad it was with Moon. Moon grabbed her by her hips and with a swing she was on top of him. Moon wrapped his arms around her waist protectively. She put her head on his chest, listening to the sweet beat of his heart. Then she got up and Moon gave her a questioning look. She smiled shyly and spoke.Ocean: I need to wear something.Moon chuckled lightly as she ran into her closet. She came back in 5 minutes, wearing a long loose shirt that reached to her upper thighs. She crawled into be
Ocean was really confused with the sudden change in Zeus' behavior. He noticed it in her eyes. He sighed and spoke again.Zeus: I know what you must be thinking. I was just looking after my brother. For me, he's still my baby brother. I could never stand to see him hurt. And the way you talked to me, I'm sure you are perfect for him. I've seen pure love for you in his eyes. I wanted to be sure that you also have the same feeling for him. But what I witnessed was beyond my imagination. You know no one ever raised their voice in front of me. I'm impressed.Hesitantly Ocean asked him.Ocean: So you really don't have any problems with our relationship?Zeus chuckled lightly and spoke.Zeus: No, I don't. If you have any problem, never hesitate, just give me a call.Ocean smiled and spoke.Ocean: Thank you for