"Who's there?" My voice sounded weak and frightened to my own ears. There was silence and then the voice again. "Which bonds are stronger? Which gives you life?" It was so hot. I felt like I was burning, but there was nothing but darkness. I didn't recognize the voice, but it was getting closer and closer. It was frightening not being able to see. "I'm...I'm not sure," I faltered. "Isn't blood thicker than water? Doesn't blood give you life?" "A bond unbroken can be a curse. A watery grave can be a blessing." I whirled around, the voice a whisper right against my neck. I reached out in the darkness, but my hands grasped nothing but air. "What does that mean?" I begged. "I don't understand!" "You will." The voice was receding, becoming fainter. "You'll understand when it's your time." I gasped when I woke up, automatically throwing my arm over my eyes as the bright sunshine streaming through my window made me squint.
