"Welcome Pearl." The Watcher said.

I didn't say anything, and instead, was looking around in great curiosity.

"I have been watching you for a long, long time." He said.

"Please," he waved his hand a a table with two chairs appeared, "Sit down."

He waved his hand as I sat down, and food appeared in front of me.

"Eat. Relax."

I smiled nervously and took a turkey leg.

The Watcher smiled at me.

I smiled back.

"No need to look at me, keep eating."

I shrugged and did as he wished.

"I must say, I am very impressed with your skills. You have the right determination it takes to become a Watcher. I am very glad I chose you."

"You chose me?"

"Oh yes. I've been watching you since you were a tiny little baby. I thought you would be fun to watch in the arena, and I was right. I don't think we ever had such a fun year. You definitely caused the right amount of chaos."

"Uh- thank you?"

"You're quite welcome."

He continued to watch me eat before getting up.

"And now, Pearl, we have come to a fork in the road."

He turned to me and smiled.

"You have to make a choice."

"I have to what? I thought I just became a Watcher."

He shook his head, "Oh no, we changed it years ago. You see now, you can choose to become a Watcher, or make a wish."

"Make a wish?"

The Watcher nodded, "But if you choose to make a wish, one year later, you will die."

"Will my wish still be in affect after I die?"

"Yes. But you will not be able to experience it after you die."

I hummed.

"So? What do want?"

I smiled as I knew exactly what I wanted.

-

"Scott!"

Scott gasped as I tackled him into a hug.

"Gah! Pearl? What- what's going on? What's happening? I don't understand."

"I- I had a wish and I chose to bring you back to life." I said.

"What?! Why'd you do that?"

"B-because you let me win. You didn't deserve to die."

Scott smiled softly and hugged me back.

"Scott!"

Scott jumped as his older brother pulled him into a hug.

"Xornoth!"

I smiled softly and looked around for my parents.

I saw them and I tackled them into a hug.

"Pearl! Oh I can't believe you survived. I was so worried. But...how is Scott alive?" My mother asked.

I looked up at my parents.

"I'm sacrificing myself for him." I said.

"Oh sweetie, you're so brave." My mother said.

"And, we have a present for you." My father said.

"Oh? What is it?"

My father walked into our house before bringing a squirming puppy outside.

I gasped as he put it into my arms.

"Aww! Thank you so much!"

"We know you lost Tilly during your fight and we wanted to get you another dog." My mother explained.

I smiled as I hugged it.

"So? What are you going to name it?" My father asked.

I looked over at Scott and we made eye contact.

"I think I'm going to name her Tilly." I said, and the puppy barked.

I smiled, kissing her head.

"Another dog?" Scott asked, walking over and patting her head.

I nodded.

"Let me guess, you named her Tilly?"

I smiled, "Yep!"

Scott smiled softly, "You know...I meant what I said back there."

I tilted my head, "What do you mean?"

He looked up at me.

"Tilly death do us part."

Hey thanks for reading this little book that was kinda a mess. Hope you enjoyed and have a good day :D

Keep being amazing and kicking ass

-Seth