𝑀𝑖𝑑𝑛𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑠 𝑛𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑒-𝐴𝑝𝑝𝑙𝑦𝑓𝑖𝑐

𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 1

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"I was awoken from my slumber by the sounds of screaming. I didn't know from who these were coming from but they came from a place of terror. I slowly got off of my bed only to feel a sharp pain causing me to sit back down. I have almost forgotten about my injured ankle that was sustained from running away from the werewolves that were out to hunt...For blood. Soon enough I decided to suck up the pain and go outside. Gradually I made it out the door only to see what the people were screaming about. Fire"
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Today was like most days in the kingdom. The leaves were swirling in the autumn wind. Dogs were barking and people were working. The farmers were harvesting their crops before the harsh winter. The clanging of hammers was heard as the blacksmith carried on making swords and armor. Since the war has started the blacksmiths couldn't catch a break. They had to keep working. Though today the feeling was more grim than usual. Not just because of the war but because today was the day. Selection day.

Today the king will select ten young boys and girls to find the Wizard's heart. Legend says the Wizard's heart is more powerful than all magic combined. This as most people know is just a legend. There is no proof that the Wizard's heart is really out there. Many have searched for it and all have come back empty-handed. With the war, the monsters are more on high alert. At this point in time, this is a suicide mission but if they could get the heart they could win this war. It was a risk everyone was willing to take.

The Kings Guards started to knock on people's doors. This was what told the people of this town it was time. They started making their way to the castle for the king's announcement. None could escape. If they tried the guards would drag them to the castle. They were threatened with prison and even death.

None of this mattered to a young girl named Susan. She was an eighteen-year-old female with red eyes and dark blue hair she mostly keeps in a ponytail. Odd look for a human most would think looking at her. Some question if she's even human at all. After being caught with an elf she was sentenced to join the hunters or she'd be executed. She knew she was one of the ten and knew the only reason she was standing outside the castle right now was to see who else she would end up working with. To make sure she didn't escape she had two guards beside her, one holding one of her arms as the other guard held the other. She sighed softly to herself. There were guards everywhere so even if she tried running she would just get caught. It was a death wish.

"Hey, could you let go of me?" She mumbled glancing up at the guards who were holding her rather roughly. The guards said nothing and didn't even look at her. She knew they weren't going to let go of her anytime soon.

Soon enough the space in front of the castle was filled with people. Everyone was touching shoulder to shoulder. There was barely any air to breathe. This became a problem for Melody. She is a rather slim girl with long brown hair and bluish-green eyes. She was rather uncomfortable having all these people around here. Her mother put a hand on her shoulder trying to comfort her but it was clear her mother was just as anxious as she was. Melody hoped this will be over soon and that she wouldn't get picked.

In a situation like this normal people would probably be nervous but not Keith. At the moment he was searching around the area for any hot ladies he could potentially talk to. Let's just say he's rather hot looking...or at least that's what he likes to say. He ended up spotting a lady and after a bit of pushing and shoving, he finally got to her. "Hey beautiful I hope we both get picked so I can see more of you around~" He said with a slight smirk on his face. Apparently, his tactics didn't work as the lady quickly got away from him.