I still can't believe it. The fact that he's gone still hasn't sunk in. Even now, exactly one month after his funeral, I'm left in a shameless state of shock. As I move throughout the old wooden house, the floorboards creaking as I spend the day packing up years worth of precious memories. It's been a whole month, yet no matter how much I try, my mind still finds it's way back, forcing me to relieve his last moments over and over again.634Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCqpG82gX7z
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"Kiara," He gasped, straining as he lifted his head up off of the floor to meet my eyes. "You are ready, my dear Kiara. The time has finally come for you to take my place, I have no doubt you'll make me proud." A single tear rolled down his cheek as I crouched down beside him and gently lay his head on my lap. 634Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ01fk7tAzhQ
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"But, Paw Paw, what are you talking about?" I managed to choke out as I gently stroked his thin, grey hair, not liking the way his skin had turned a sickly grey. I knew he didn't have much time left but by then, he'd already told me not to call the ambulance. Instead he requested that I sit with him. 634Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9GGAMxmiB8
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I remember the tears in my eyes as I watched him exhale slowly, letting out his final shaky breath. I'll never forget the way he attempted to smile at me, not wanting to see me hurting as I held the one person closest to me while he slipped away forever.634Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbJOp9CSzLJ
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After that, I went numb. I haven't shed a single tear since then. I make my way throughout the house, packing away family photographs, ornaments and other sentimental items that'll be distributed amongst the money hungry family members when the will is read out tomorrow. 634Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJOQdXtZBaX
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Finally, I make it to the attic. I take a deep breath as I pull the handle down and an old wooden ladder gently slides down before settling on the floor with a loud thump. 634Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeXYhsbHR1x
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As soon as I make my way up and into the room, my eyes instantly move to where it all happened. They say it was a heart attack, so they ruled it out without an autopsy, but I don't know about that. My Paw Paw was a very healthy man, always kept himself busy with whatever new projects he could think of. Like this room, for example, he insisted on changing it into a small book nook for me. 634Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbRyJIicIcx
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That's what we were doing when he dropped onto the floor. I find myself walking around, looking at the hundreds of books he collected in his lifetime, when something catches my eye.634Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSLu3fz8S4F
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I've literally seen every book he owns, either I've read it, heard about it or helped him unpack it. I reach up and pull the book out. It's weird to see one I never noticed before, and it doesn't exactly seem like something you'd miss pretty easily either. The thick leather cover looks old and tattered as I turn it this way and that, trying to find a title or any type of indication as to what secrets it holds deep within its pages. 634Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡApue0B2iYu
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When I find nothing of the sort, I quickly walk over to one of the green beanbags in the corner and sit down. I figure I could use a break before packing up the last room. I get comfortable before carefully opening the book, placing it securely on my lap while my fingers move slowly, turning over each thin page carefully.634Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkj8T57FNLs
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So far, this seems to be a waste of time. No wonder I never read it, it's not even in English. I attempt to shut the book but nothing happens. It's like someone's put a thick piece of wood between the pages, making it impossible for me to close it. I stare at the book, wondering what the hell is going on when suddenly I'm blinded by a white light. 634Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHOjar1EDOb
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Before I know what's happening, the sound of wind surrounds me, making my long, black hair fan out just as an intense burning sensation takes over my throat. The combination of pain, confusion and disorientation leaves me screaming on the top of my lungs and clutching at my throat when suddenly, everything stops. 634Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7QkMcWfuC2
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All at once, the wind, burning and blindness disappears. My eyes dart around, trying to figure out exactly what happened when I realise, I'm no longer in my grandfather's attic. Instead I find myself in a small cave behind a waterfall. The loud roar of the water as it crashes into the still pool below is drowned out by the sound of wildlife all around. 634Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkuSgL1qg55
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I walk forward, my footsteps echoing off of the stone walls as I approach the edge and peak over, admiring the gorgeous mountains and trees surrounding us. I jump, spinning around quickly as a warm hand touches my shoulder.634Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1c7oGsxPZ7
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When my eyes settle on the person in front of me, my heartbeat speeds up and tears of disbelief spring to my eyes. "Paw Paw!" I say, sniffling loudly as I wrap my arms around him, not caring about hiding the tears now running freely down my cheeks as he gently strokes my hair, letting me just hold him and sob until eventually the tears slow down before disappearing altogether.634Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoTSz0j0uns
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"But I dont understand." I say, wiping my tears on the knitted green Jersey I had on. "How are you here? What happened?" He smiles and takes my hand, leading me back to the edge. "This is where I am, my dear." He tells me, smiling warmly as he watches me. "This is where the Guardians go to rest once we pass the first level; life." 634Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw3EmwE31Id
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I look up at him, starting to question his sanity as he answers the question already on the tip of my tongue. "Do you remember my best friend Jackie?" "Your business partner, yes. What about her?" 634Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk2ZFcskbjX
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"Well, she's a Siren. A Siren has the ability to manipulate anyone and bring almost any creature to their knees using just the right pitch in their voices. They're undoubtedly the most lovely people you'll ever meet and most of them are good, they don't want to hurt people. That's where we come in. You see, our family comes from a long line of Guardians. Our job is to protect the Siren we're assigned to, to clean up any mess they may find themselves in and most importantly, to protect them from the hunters." 634Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfqyimxQkI4
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"Hunters? But Paw Paw, I'm not a fighter, I'm no guardian! Who assignes people to a Guardian? What exactly will I have to do? Who will..." he wraps both of his large, wrinkled hands around one of mine. "Shh, child. All will be explained in time. For now, keep this secret and keep the book safe and with you at all times. When you're assigned to a Siren the words will reveal themselves, changing into something only you will understand. Until we meet again, I love you." 634Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhBTyuFdy9e
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"No wait, Paw Paw! Come back! Don't leave me here please." I keep shouting as the darkness closes in and I hear another familiar voice. I slowly open my eyes and blink up at the plump figure towering over me.634Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwt6wPO4HQH
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"Aunty Angie? What are you doing here?" 634Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡISjvumSN0H
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She holds out her hand, offering to help pull me up. I grip her hand and stand up, stretching my stiff legs as I let out a yawn. "You fell asleep, it was getting late and you weren't returning any of my calls so, I came to check up on you. Come on, let's grab a bite to eat on the way home, you must be starving!" 634Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4U20cQIaic
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She says as she begins leading me out of the room. My stomach starts growling at the mere mention of food, but just as we reach the small ladder, I turn around and quickly run back to the beanbag and shove the old book into my handbag before turning to my aunt. "Sorry, almost forgot my bag." I say and remain silent as we make our way out of the house and into the car, was that all just a dream? Well, I guess I'll find out. 634Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxwr3HdhxmO
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