I stared deeply into the flames. They flashed like white lightning. I shut my eyes, made my wish and blew out the possibly last candles that I ever would. For all I know I could be swimming in a tsunami or twirling in a hurricane tomorrow. My only wish was to be safe. I sighed as a wave of nausea surged over me. Outside, the town was deserted, everyone was hiding away, awaiting for the storm to move on. I should be happy to have my birthday celebrated but I might not live as a twelve year old for long.