Chapter 14

[Schervia, 10 years ago]

The large storm was finally over. The entire city was now in ruins, and nothing was left. Everyone had died, and the ship that was supposed to help a few escape was now destroyed.

Everything was covered in sand.

Somewhere near the exit of the city, where the ship had stood, a strand of golden hair flowed in the wind. It sparkled beautifully in the sunlight, like a silk thread.

After a few seconds, someone arose from beneath the sand. It was a child. She coughed lightly and dusted the sand off her beautiful locks. As she stood up straight, she saw that everything she knew and loved was gone.

She clutched the teddy bear she had held so dearly during the storm, and tears began to roll down her cheeks.

***

Six-year-old Kathrin walked through the desert for days, looking for a new place to call home. She was completely dehydrated and hungry. Her once-beautiful skin had gone pale, and her dress had turned to rags.