led beneath the surface. "I can't believe you're making

a great opportunity. New school, new fr

rting from scratch. I finally had a group of f

Tanya. You're not leaving your memories

ories; I want my old ones. Why

ard, but change brings growth. You'l

d, muttering under my

antly packed up my room, holding o

to Shadowclaw had hit me like a ton of bricks. I couldn't help but feel a deep sadness welling

y room with determined expressions on their faces. Mom sighed, "Tanya, we

don't want to leave everything behind. I hav

nk about the opportunities that await you in Shadowclaw.

know, Dad, but it's just so hard.

be scary, but sometimes it's necessary for growth

parents trying to convince her of the opportunities that awaited them in Shadowclaw.

rying to be understanding and soft in trying to cajole you into this, we will not be accommoda

had grown accustomed to all these years? I started crying and bawling

ear at home while your mates are moving ahead. Try to understand him" " Mom said

e on the room. Cardboard boxes lay scattered around, remnants of a life I was leaving behind. T

t to leave everything behind," My voice w

mpathetic smile. "It's a fresh start, sweetheart. Shadowclaw will be go

. "I don't want new friends! I want my old

good for you and the family. Your mom and I have been through a lot of societal embarrassment because of your lack of getti

n. "What about what I need? N

en tension thickening the air. Emotions sim

, her patience wearing thin. "We're doing what's

s I glared at my parents. "

ighed, a mixture of sympathy and disappointment in his e

hey were closing in, trapping me in a future I hadn't chosen. I wished I could escape, run away from the im

emories, the interior decor purchased and used to decorate my room by Orion and me 2 months ago. I started crying profusely. Being all alone in m