The Plague

Chapter Seventeen England?!

(NOTE: the picture above is her hair color, just imagine that with blue eyes.)
"We should celebrate!" Michael cheered, and I raised my eyebrows. His idea of celebrating probably included skinny dipping, alcohol, drugs, and partying. That's what I expected, anyway.
"Yeah! Guys, there's a carnival going on today and tomorrow, let's go tonight!" Lauren said, her eyes lighting up.
"W-wait i-if, m-my p-parents are t-there..." I stuttered, very nervous.
"No, darling, that's not possible. Tonight Cole and Logan have football games, and your foster parents- they're still at the police station. Ever since two nights ago, they've had multiple search parties, and have been at multiple agencies that specialize in missing children. And in three days we're packing up to go move in England, so they can't track you. Currently, we are making a fake birth certificate for you. And Mary, you are being renamed," David said, as I stood there, collecting the information.
"When were you planning on telling me this?" I asked, on the verge of tears.
"Tomorrow morning..." Michael mumbled. I burst into tears, destroying my makeup. Lauren instantly sat me down, stroking my hair and David reassured me it would be okay, while Michael say there, looking broken himself. I cried myself to the point of a panic attack, then I blacked out, like I did after Morgan and my parents died. I bet they're disappointed in me, if they are watching me. Apparently, I was knocked out until late that night. I hadn't slept good for a few months now... Three months have flown by since Morgan died, four since my parents died. I woke up in my bed, with David and Lauren quietly talking in the hallway. I still felt like crying, and I was shaking. Silent tears dripped off me, I took a deep breath to steady myself. I got up, and walked into the hallway.
"Hey sweetie," Lauren said, concern written all over her face.
"Honey, I need to tell you, instead of being your brother, I have to be your father, and Lauren your mum. Are you okay with that?" He asked softly, and I nodded. David, or daddy, picked me up, and rubbed my back.
"Shh, it's okay baby," he coaxed, which sort of calmed me down. He carried me to my bed, rocking me with Lauren watching us both tentatively. I still cried for about an hour in his arms, and I managed to calm down.
"W-what are you renaming me?" I asked, and the shared a look.
"Avery Marie-Rose Lerner," they both said, and I nodded.
"It suits me," I said, smiling sadly.
"What's wrong?" Lauren, or Mum, asked,
"It's hard... Adjusting. A new life, after everything that's happened," I said, trying my best not to fall apart.
"I know baby girl, just try to get some rest," Mum said, and I drifted off.
-morning-
I sighed, today is my last day in America. So many things I want to do before I leave... but today, I am visiting my parents' graves, and my siblings graves. I got up, and got dressed in a pink ombre tank top, ripped shorts, and white flip flops. I also took a shower, curled my hair, and asked Mum to do my makeup.
"Daddy...? Can you take me to my parents' and siblings' graves today?" I asked, my voice shaking. David gave me a silent nod, Michael and mum gave me an apologetic look.
"Yeah, you can pick out flowers at Martin's," daddy said, breaking the silence.
"Want some breakfast?" He asked, and I shook my head.
"Are you okay? I know this is rough for you," mum asked, looking directly into my eyes, I nodded, even though I was the opposite of okay.
"Let's go then. Michael, stay here, and keep packing," daddy said, then we walked to the car. I had to take deep breaths to stay put together. I picked a bouquet of daisies for mummy's, her favorite, and roses of daddy, and poppies for Morgan and Matt. After that, we headed to their graves, under the big willow tree.
"C-can I have a moment?" I asked, and they both nodded, and sat on a bench near by. I started with mum.
"Mummy, I love you so, so much. I miss you-" I said, inhaling sharply, tears streaming down my face again.
"I'm moving to England with David, Lauren, and Michael. I ran away from my foster family, but with good reason. Mum, they wanted to send me to the School. So I ran away. That boy that was watching me is David and now he's adopted me, but illegally... Long story. I-I'm leaving. A-and someday, I'll come back," I said, sitting beside her.
"Please don't be mad. God, I need you and daddy, and just-" I sobbed, "I can't live like this anymore! Why did you leave me? Are you watching me? Can you see me?" I cried.
"Mum, you're an amazing person, and I'll never forget the memories we shared. A part of me wonders why I didn't get sick, why I didn't die. Mum, if you're watching-pray for me, please. Send an angel or something-I miss you. I love you so much mummy," I cried, rubbing my fingers against her name. I moved over to daddy next.
"Hi daddy. I've been through living hell these past few months. I'm moving to England, I don't know if you heard what I said to mummy. She'll tell you, like she always does. I know I'll always be your little girl. Even if another man comes in, I'm your and mums creation. I wish you could rock me and hold me like you did the night mum was sick again, I miss being with you. I miss the breakfasts we had, or tea parties from when I was a toddler. I'm leaving, I'll eventually come back. You're.. Such a good daddy... It's not your fault you got sick. It wasn't mums or yours or Morgan's or Matt's fault either. Did I forget you always know what to say at the right times? Right now, you'd say you are who you are because of what has happened, which is true. This has made me rethink, redo everything. It's made me weak, but stronger somehow. I promise I'll make you proud," I promised, my vision blurry from tears, then walked over to Morgan's grave at sat down.
"Morgan, I miss you so much. You're so beautiful, and it's a blessing to have you as a sister. I'm sorry if you saw me breakdown like I did after you died. I hope you're happy with mum and daddy and Matt. I miss your smile, your laugh, our family movie nights. I love you, so, so much. I promise to succeed, like you did," I promised, and took in a shaky breath. I walked over to Matt, my whole body shaking now, my vision blurred from tears, the salty taste on my lips.
"M-Matt... I'm sorry I haven't visited you for a while. Please, please forgive me. I wish you were here, along with everyone else. I-I'm trying to be s-strong. I'm moving to E-England tomorrow. This is my second family I've stayed with, but they're adopting me. They're treating me well, I knew you'd wonder that. I love you.. And I miss you. Memories are fuzzy, but I remember you're overprotectiveness, kindness, and selfless personality. I miss your smile and laugh, you sleeping with me after nightmares- everything. I might be back soon... Though I doubt it. I-I love you Matt. I promise to be brave, selfless, caring, and as gracious as you were. I have to go now... I love you all," I whispered, my voice faltering. I made my way over towards Lauren and David, quietly chatting.
"Oh sweetheart," Lauren sighed, wiping away my tears. Before I knew it, he picked me up and I ducked in his chest, crying.