This place is disgusting. I think to myself as one of the many military vehicles splashes through the streets. Litter, trash, the whole shebang. I'm sorry I can't leave because of the lockdown. I hear sirens from across the road, but do nothing.
"Aren't you excited about your party, Nia?" My younger sister, Alla, jump up and down beside me. "Because I sure am!" Seven year olds can be so snnoying sometimes.
"My birthday isn't for another three months," I reply.
"But you're turning thirteen! You become a grown-up! You get your own dwelling!"
"Big deal," I play it off as cooly as I can. In this town, everyone gets a dwelling when they turn thirteen, then they are assigned partner when they turn sixteen. That is when they can apply for a child.
"Ezrie and Mike will be there."
I knew that already. I hadn't seen my older brother or his wife since they had gotten assigned.
I turn the corner toward my sister's school, a small run-down place with run-down children playing in the yard in front of it. I smooth down her dress, give her a kiss, and say goodbye. She runs toward the shack yelling "Tallia, that worm belongs in the ground!"
I crack a grin, turn and begin down the street again. Off to school I go.
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Fantasy*Book Three of The Triad Series* Another sneak peek! Be sure to look out for new updates for Witch, and read and comment! Also, it will be a while before you get to read this, as I have to write "Wizard" first. This is just to get you excited! :D
