In math our teacher finished teaching early so the entire class (including me) started on the homework we were assigned, but my mind kept drifting so I allowed.

All through my childhood I was as active and outspoken as anyone my age, yet I was patient, quiet, gentile and gullible. I would be a hand full from time to time, but I kept my distance here and there, mostly when I am told to.

I never had trouble making friends or talking to people, it was so easy. Then came the time when my parents told me that we are moving to back to Egypt. They told me that they missed their home country and it is about time to go back and everybody wanted to see me again. I didn't understand why at the time; how could I?

I left Egypt when I was 2 years and 7 month old I don't remember or know anything or anyone there, but do I have a choice. I was 7 years old.

We were there for almost two years that was the time Tora started beckoning me to him. While in Egypt I was always lonely. I had a hard time learning the language, talking to people, and making friends. I was an outsider to them rather than one of them, I was always bullied, played pranks on, I didn't know what to do. Even the day to day learning and the requirements just for entering classroom was strange to me.

Now that I think about I do not know how I pulled it off for almost two years.

My life was like anyone's who has been bullied, I just wanted a friend. Instead what I got wasn't what I asked for but deeply needed at the time.

It has been so long that I don't recall a lot of it. I vaguely remember my very first trip to that place. The first time I got these visions, I was so young. What I saw was scary to me at the time and everything seemed big but as I kept on visiting it over the years, it all changed.

The "Mayan statues" that breathe fire, spits arrows, and hosting the ugliest, evilest ghost even a seven year old ever seen. Those are vessels and old defense systems used during the time Tora was still alive and heir to the throne. Those things always set of when I come near it.

The main foyer and living room combination is a very large dome indeed but as I described it at the time. The main foyer "Three soccer games can go on at the same time wide and two Olympic stadiums tall" that's not true, it is 3/4 the size of the Roman Coliseum. It is actually the throne room. The room was so big that they also set up a lounge area and a mini library too.

The castle was left abandoned and with zero maintenance that it started to age but at the same time it somewhat looked new; giving off a welcoming and comforting vibe that made me want to look around.

There were columns separating the room into many squares. On the columns there were empty pedestals which to me seemed like the falcon head of Horus. The ceiling had such beautiful patterns that no matter how many times I see it, I am always at awe. Above the throne there is a large glass dome that lets the sunlight in.

There were two staircases on either side of the thrones that leads to different places, I chose to take the left staircase and see where it leads me.

I was walking in this long hallway that kept leading me to countless grand rooms and gardens most were taken over by plants. While I was roaming around I started to wonder if there were an end to this hallway, it never stopped, and if there were a room i can actually go in which isn't totally taken over by plants.

At last I found a set of grand doors, after walking for what seems like hours. The door didn't groan at all, as if this particular room was looked after.

In front of me was a spiral staircase that led up to another set of doors, it turned out to be the most beautiful bedroom.

I was soo enchanted that I didn't see the boy who was standing by the door.

"I'm sorry, I didn't see you there"

"That’s alright do like this room, It used to be my eldest sister Enora's room" he said. “Do you want to be my friend?"

"Yes I will be your friend and this room very pretty, I like it a lot"

Just like that I made a friend who would last forever. We played together all day, while he showed through a huge chunk of the castle. When i wasn't paying attention something, that looked a lot like Mayan statues, ran towards me, ready to attack.

I closed my eyes as i fell backwards but when i opened them i was underwater, in the middle of the ocean. I'm surrounded by endless water. i can't see the sea surface or the bottom of the ocean. The water felt like a thousand little needles pricking my face, and then I went blank.

When I regained consciousness, my parents were on either side of me and the doctors was in front of me all looked like they seen a miracle. Apparently i was dead for eight months, and i am still in a hospital because my parents are crazy stubborn and didn't and refused to believe it. I knew at that moment that my life would change, but didn't know if it would be for the better or the worst.

Ever since then that place began to feel strange; like a secret is being kept hidden inside that needs to be told. I never seem to get around to it though. Whenever i am there I get lost into palace walls and into him.

Each visit he makes me feel like what I want to feel like that day. Support, advice, a friend everything I couldn't find a flaw. Just like the letter he told me every time I left. Not until I turn----

I was shaken into reality.

"Rue, it is time for lunch" exclaimed Mr. Matthew my math teacher.

"Oh yes, I'm so very sorry Mr. Matthew I drifted into deep thought, again, but thank you for waking me"

I gathered my stuff and headed to my locker, happy to see that my friends are waiting for me there.

Jackson came over and said “can I see it."

I was so confused, Jackson somehow knew it too, He then replied with "the letter".

"Oh of course" I reached into my bag and brought out the letter and gave it to him.

He snatches it out of my hand and brought me, Mona, and Elliot close together into a circle and read it to us.

My Dear Rue, how is your day. I hope there isn't anything that is bothering you. I know how hard it is to keep a good attitude and a tender heart in a harsh world. But I need you to be the light in the darkness, the one who will not give into negativity. As your loving friend, I ask you to keep your eyes on ME so that I can give you MY view of the world around you. When you feel angry, or hurt, or disappointed come to me. Don't allow yourself to let your emotions prevent you from seeing the blessings all around you. Ask me to give you a new sight to see, the world through my eyes. And you will become the girl you long to be... a reflection of me to your friends and family. -Tora

Jackson suddenly tightened his face like he ate a lime wedge. All of us tried to get him to tell us what he was thinking but he just turned around and walked away, taking with him the letter Tora gave me.

"What's his problem" Mona disapprovingly announced.

"Don't know" Elliot replied concernedly.

I scrunch my eyebrows together. What happened? Jackson what do you know?

"So anyway let's see what’s in that box" Mona blurred out while she spun around.

I opened my locker and found out that the box wasn't the only thing in there, my entire locker is full of pictures, of me and him.