Prologue

This is the beginning!

      "Everyone has a light in their heart", my mother said, as she tucked me in bed.

"For some people, that light is very small, and threatens to burn out. For others, it is such a big light, that everyone can see it". She patted my tummy, and I giggled.

"But the smaller your light is, the less kind you are. But in your case, Light, the light in your heart is sooo big, It's hard not to see", she said gently, as she kissed me on the forehead. "Mommy? Does that mean that I'm a really nice person?", I asked.

My mother smiled, and kissed me again. "Yes, Light. And that's exactly why your father and I named you Light. Because your light is the brightest of them all", she said. I giggled. "It's kind of a silly name, though. Light, I mean", I complained.

My mother laughed, gently. "Of course it isn't a silly name. I think Light is the most beautiful name ever", she said. She yawned, and sat down on a chair next to my bed. "I'm sorry, Light. But Mommy has to go back to work, now. I'm working the late shift at the hospital tonight. I won't be back till morning", she said, tiredly. I scowled at her, showing her that I didn't want her to leave. She leaned over, and kissed my forehead again. "Goodnight, baby. Mommy will be back when you wake up in the morning. I promise", she said. "Goodnight!", I yelled as she left the room.

That was the last time I ever saw my Mother.

Author's Note

This is a very sad chapter. I think you can tell why...

Reviews

[PaperHearts]

Aww, this was an amazing prologue! Prologues are perfect when they set the scene, introduce the characters, make the reader want to continue reading, and (in my opinion anyway) are kept short, and I thought that your prologue did all of these things! The dialogue was really believable, and when I was reading this I could see everything playing out like a movie in my mind. The last line really threw me off, as it was something that I wasn't expecting at all! In saying that though, it was a very pleasent surprise indeed! A very captivating prologue. :) Nice work,
~PaperHearts

[Ki]

This is a really great start, your ideas are great. The mother character was set up in a way where she seems so sweet and full of love that we fear for her at the end of the prolouge. Great write !

[Atheana Kylee-S. C.]

Awww so sweet yet sad :')

I enjoyed reading this. :D :)

[LenLenxRawr]

aww i wish my name was light
i really like it

and when i got to read the last line i was like
"WHAT"

good job (;