The twins changed little throughout their childhood. Brigitte was still a tomboy at school, and Alessa was still an intelligent bookwork, if clumsy. Though, as night follows day, idylls must end.
In June, when the twins were seven years old, Alessa sat in the shade of a tree, reading a book on ancient religions. She was completely absorbed in the book, so much so that she didn't notice the shadow looming over her. To some children, difference is something to be feared. Things that are feared need to be eradicated. The story of mankind's history, a story of sorrow adding to sorrow and the monster known as retaliation.