Things Change

'RING’ ‘RING’ ‘RING' "Hello," I said as I picked up my phone.

"Sorry to wake you at this time but I just wanted to tell you happy birthday. You are now eighteen so that means you are now the man of the house till I get home," said the voice on the opposite side of the line.

"Thank you dad; and no problem I love to talk to you. So when are you going to get home?" I said while letting out a yawn.

"I don't know," 'he said with a sigh.'

"Well, I hope you get home soon. I better let you go now. I got to get ready for school, love you Dad."

"I love you to, and I will call you when I get the chance."

After I hung up the phone, I proceeded to head into the shower. I turned the knob to hot, and just stood there, thinking about when dad will get home. After a long hot shower, I got dressed in my black polo shirt, with my blue jeans. I slipped on my socks and shoes. I then went back to the bathroom to brush my teeth and shave. I looked at my alarm clock and saw that I need to leave in about five minutes, so I grabbed my backpack and some pop tarts from the kitchen and headed off to school.

It took me a little while to get to school. I pulled in the parking lot and found my special spot by the big birch tree, were I always park. I stepped out of the car and looked up at the big old building. It is fairly large with four separate buildings that are different shapes and sizes. Each building was bigger than the next.

The school day was the same as every day; I kept to myself and did my work. I occasionally got a happy birthday, from some random people. It was pretty boring, so just a usual day in my life. I got done with that school day and headed off to home.

When i reached the house I realized my mom's car was not in the parking lot. I decided to go in side, and no one was there. I looked for a note or something, and could not find anything. I began to worry, so I called my mom. She did not answer, but her voice mail said, " Drake, sorry I’m not home right now. You should come up to the library, when you are done at home." So I dropped of my school stuff, and went  to the library.

I got to their within 10 minutes. I walked into the library and noticed at once there was no one around. As I stood there in wonderment I heard a slight chuckle from further in the library.

So I followed the sound. As I came around a corner of books and walked into a big room, there were about 15 people who all jumped out and said "SURPRISE!!!" My little sister came up to me and asked me, "Did we surprise you?" I stood back a bit and said, "Hmm, I don't know maybe. Just kidding yes you did." She then walked away with a big smile on her face.

It was in all the best surprise birthday party ever. I met up with my grandparents, and some other relatives. We played some games and had a blast. Soon it was time to open presents. I got some clothes, money, and I also got a tablet.

It was now time to get cake and ice-cream. So they brought in the cake and put it in front of me. I looked down at the cake and there was a picture of a rather familiar pony on it. I looked at my sister and asked, "Did you pick this out for me?" She looked up at me and said, "Yes, mom let me decide what goes on your cake. I chose it because of the story you told me last night. Hope you like it." I smiled at that.

They sang me happy birthday. Then I took a deep breath in and blew out all eighteen candles in one breath. As I blew out the candles I made a wish, I wished that I could make a difference,  and that things would change.

As soon as I blew out my candles my phone rang. "Hello, I'm with the Saint John Hospital, and we regret to inform you that your dad has passed away.

I dropped the phone. It hit the ground and everything else just came tumbling down. I could not keep a hold of myself, I ran outside and to my car. I started up my car and started to speed down the road hoping that what I just heard was a lie. Then as I made a turn at a high speed, 80-90mph, I lost control and started to tumble down the hill. Somewhere along the line I passed out.

When I woke up it was dark outside. I could hear the growling of animals, the wind blowing through the trees. I was confused, and did not know what was happening, so I decided to lie down and fall asleep.

When I woke up, again, it was morning. I stood up and looked around, to see where I was. After wondering around a bit, I realized that I don't know where I am. Then it hit me, hard, I don't know who I am, I have no memories of my life. I stood there even more confused than before, trying to remember who I was. Then I heard a voice. It came from nowhere but yet seemed like it came from all around. It was a deep calming voice.

"You are the savior of a universe, young one. I chose you for certain reasons that will later be clear to you. You will choose one of many different universes to go to. Then you will figure out what needs to be done first." The voice said

"Now before you follow me I will give you two choices to choose from. First you can go back to your previous life and get all your memories back, or secondly you can come with me and take a hold of your destiny."

And with that the voice left. I tried to call out after it to ask who or what it was. I got no reply, not even a hint of any presence besides mine. So I thought of what to do. If I choose my old memories and life I would learn who I was and not get this chance ever again. And if I chose to follow my "destiny" I would not be able to get my previous memories back: Unless someone from that universe was able to help me get my memories back.

After I made my decision I called out for him. I kept yelling at the top of my lungs, "WHERE ARE YOU?! I MADE MY DECISION, NOW ANSWER ME!!" But my yelling did nothing.

I soon gave up. I then thought about what to do, after all I can't just stand here forever. So I went looking for food. I found a couple of nuts, and berries. I ate all that I found. It hardly filled me up, but it would have to suffice. It's getting dark soon.

When it became night time I sat next to a tree and fell asleep. In my dreams I was surrounded by mist, and could not see more than 5 feet in front of me. The voice came back to me, this time a little quieter.

"Hello, young one. Are you ready to take charge of your destiny?"

Instead of answering the question, I chose to ask one. "Who are you, first of all?"

"Well if you must know, I am you in a sense."

Then the mist started to shift and a figure started to appear in the distance. As it got closer, I realized it was more like me. When he was three feet in front of me, I realized that he was me.

And with the same voice as before, gradually becoming my own, it said, "I am you, young one, and you are me. We are one and the same."

And with that his voice became exactly like mine. Then he raised his right hand out for me to take it.

"Come and take my hand, it is time to go and take charge of your destiny." He said.

I reached out and grabbed his hand. "I am ready." I said with such confidence, that I even convinced myself it was true.

"O, but you are far from that." And with that things started to disappear. My dream started to break apart, and I knew dawn was coming soon. So I let my mind drift to where it wanted to go. I later woke up and realized that things were different. I was in a new place.

I was in a room that was dark, but not to dark. I could see all around the room. On the floor and ceiling were spiral patterns that led to the middle. There were many different corridors around me. With destinations that end up who knows where. Then I looked towards the rest of the room I was in, and saw a pedestal at its center most point. There was a Staff on the pedestal. I decided that I need to check this staff out.

I went up to the staff to examine it closer. As soon as I got close I heard the voice again. It said, "Take this staff. It will be your guide throughout your journeys." And with that the voice disappeared.

The staff was a piercing white.It was surrounded with strange markings that I have never seen before, or at least I thought I have never seen. There was a moon at the bottom, sun above that, then a star above that. At the very top there was an eclipse. I tried to figure out what they meant, but to no avail. When I grabbed the staff I felt a surge of energy and calmness. I knew right there that I needed to take this with me. So I did.

I sat down on the floor there and wondered what I should do next. Should I go to one of these hallways or should I just wait here. I don't know how long I waited before I made up my mind, but when I finally do make up my mind I need to act fast so I don't psych myself out.

I then walked along the edge of the room. As I looked down each corridor, I kept thinking that I need to leave here soon, but which path should I take? I then realized that each corridor has a symbol above it. There was a red lightning bolt, blue balloon, pink butterfly, orange apple, purple diamond, lavender star, and the last corridor had an eclipse. I looked at each one and wondered what was the significance of each symbol meant.

I stood there wondering which path I should take, for a good while now. Which one? I looked at the symbols again and realized one stood out. That symbol is on the staff, I wonder if the two are connected well better go now. So I decided to go down that path. As soon as i stepped into the corridor with the eclipse I felt something different. I could not quite put a hand on it, but it was there regardless of what it was. I continued on the path I have chosen for a little ways, until I felt a wave of exhaustion hit me. I found myself struggling to stay awake, as i found myself lying on the floor wondering what just happened. I could not hold on for long, and then I was out cold, back into the darkness.