The day had started out cool with a cloudy sky. Things had gotten difficult after noon and there was simply no easy way to explain it. Maroon 12 had a shy nature keeping her face hidden behind her brownish red hair and sky blue eyes. Gem was her exact opposite with an active nature always wanting others to notice her golden blond hair and jade green eyes.
Even though opposites they were still tight as thieves or soon would be. It was gems birthday and maroon had come to her house to give her a present and brownies which she knew were her best friends favorite. As they enjoyed the brownies in the kitchen they discussed what they would do for the day. They had come to the conclusion of the park it had plenty to keep them occupied there.
"Thief come back you will not escape!" gem called. Maroon though shy giggled as she climbed the monkey bars. "So you think this is funny thief, I'll make you think again!" The sky rumbled in thunder and the wind hollowed through the trees. Both girls looked up at the sky. They could both sensed that something was about to happen. Maroon looked at gem and gem looked back. "I think it's time to head back to your place gem!" maroon called. Gem shook her head in agreement.
They both scrambled to get back quickly. As they ran maroons foot caught on a branch causing her to fall on her face. "Ow!" Maroon cried. The wind whipped at their hair and twigs snapped. "We have to hurry!" gem yelled. A hooded figure appeared from behind the trees.
It stood nearly 6'2" with eyes as dark as the midnight sky.
Both girls could only look in awe at the stranger before them.
"You must come with me." he said. "We are going home!" maroon yelled. The wind was making it impossible to make communication. "I can get you there faster, please trust me!" he said. Both girls looked at each other uncertain the choice to make.
Gem nodded once at maroon. They stood and each placed a hand in one of his. "Close your eyes" he said. They both did as they were told. There was a feeling of weightlessness and then everything went still.
They opened their eyes and they knew they were no longer home.
