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“Ben, come here so you can do your chores!” Mom yelled. “I'm coming!” I yelled back. I got up from my bed and started to get dressed.
My name is Ben. I have brown hair and, like everyone else in my family, have blue eyes. I usually wear a blue shirt and jeans.
“Come down right this instant young man! I mean it!” Mom yelled again. “I said I'm coming!” I yelled back. I went down the stairs, to see my mom was at the table, waiting for me with a cross look on her face.
“You did it again.” She said. “Did what?” I lied. “You know, skipping out on your chores so you can 'hang out' with your friends.” She said with one of those 'you know what I mean' faces.”You know what will happen if you continue this. We'll lose our money and our farm, and then we'll starve.” “Fine mom.” I groaned. “I'm glad we have an agreement. Now go outside and do your chores.”
“Mom, what about breakfast?” I asked. “You can have breakfast later. Now go go outside and do your chores. Then you can 'hang out' with your friends.” She said. “Plus, I have to go sell our crops to get us breakfast.” She said. “Fine.” I agreed.
I went outside and started doing my chores. I was just about to finish when I saw my mom talking to a tall man. I couldn't make him out, but I could see the outline of a small beard. I walked closer to the window so I could hear what they where saying. “This is your only chance. You either send him now, or he will never have success in life.” said the Man. He had a very deep voice. “I need him.” Mom said. “We're just about to get our payment, and then we can hire more workers so he could go.” “It's now or never ma'am.” he said. “I will be back tomorrow. You better have him ready by then or else he will have to leave the country.” He snapped his fingers and suddenly dispersed into the air.
My mom walked outside and started heading in my direction. I quickly went back to work and finished right when she came over. She was crying, and I couldn't tell if it was tears for joy or tears of sadness. “You alright mom?” I asked. She looked up, and I found out that they were tears of joy. “You're going, son! You're going to the academy!” She laughed. She seemed happy, but I knew something was wrong. “You alright?” I asked. “I-I'm just going to miss you. A whole lot.” She said sadly. “It's alright, Mom, I'll be back soon.” I said. “Son, go with your friends. They're going to miss you.” She yes. “Thanks mom!” I exclaimed excitedly.
I ran into the house and grabbed my bow and arrows that were laying on the couch in the living room. Then I ran into the kitchen to get my quiver. It was sitting on the island(a small table in the middle of a kitchen), so I put my arrows in it(I have fifty two) and ran back outside. “Be safe!” Mom called. “And make sure you don't go to far North!” She exclaimed.
My house is located in the Redwood forest, with only a small path connecting to the market.
I followed the path until I ran into a fork in the road. The path to the right was to the market, and the one to the left lead to an abandoned farm house. I took the path to the left. I started on my way again. I kept jogging until I came across the old farmhouse. I walked up to the door and tried to open it. It was locked. Then I suddenly remembered the key the farmer gave me before he mysteriously disappeared. I grabbed it from out of my pocket and fit it in the keyhole. Click! The door opened.
It was a sunny day, so there was lot's of light pouring in from the windows. There was a coat hanger right next to the door, where I accidentally left my jacket.
“I'm here!” I called. “I'm sorry I'm late!” There was no response. “Guys? Guys??” I called again. “I'm coming!” said a slithery voice. “Who is this?” I asked. The light in the room suddenly faded a bit, and the door shut and locked itself. “I'm coming for you! HaHAHAHAHAHA.....” It said as the voice faded away. “Who is this?” I demanded. “Who is what?” Asked a girl.
The room suddenly brightened and the door opened.
Her name is Xena. She has curly black hair and brown eyes. She wears a green shirt and black jeans with black boots. She has a black leather jacket over her green shirt.
“It's nothing.” I lied. “Alright...” She said, not fully convinced. Let's go into the living room. I have something to tell you guys.” She said as she went to sit down. “By the way, where are the others?” She asked. “I don't know. I thought you would.” I replied. Then there was a knock at the door.
“It's Roni and Leo!” I heard two people yell. “I'm coming!” I called back. I unlocked the door to see two people standing in front of me. One was a boy, and one was a girl.
The boy had ruffled up hair like he just fell in a pit, and green. He wore a dusty brown shirt, he had a tool belt around his waist, and rugged jeans. His name is Leo. He likes to craft and invent objects.
The girl had straight, black hair put into a pony tail, and has brown eyes. She is hispanic and wears a light blue shirt and pink pants. Her name is Roni. She likes to investigate. She also has a british accent.
“Come on in.” I said as I opened the door. We walked into the living room. There was two couches and a coffee table set up. Me And Leo sat next to each other, and Roni sat next to Xena. “Okay. Now that we're all here, we can hear what Xena wants to say.” I said.
“Okay. I was walking here when I saw a guard patrol walking on the path. I kept my distance, kept close enough to hear what they were saying.” Xena said. “One of them said 'I heard there was a recruitment tomorrow.' 'Really? How many on the list?' The other asked. 'Ten. I heard some kids are in the abandon farmhouse goofing around.' The first replied. 'That's nothing but a rumor. Come on, let's go back.' The other said. Then they walked back to the market.”
The guard is a government made force that is supposed to protect the cities of Nomor, but instead they bully everyone around but the rich. The rich love them, but the poor hate them.
Speaking of Nomor, there are four nations, and Nomor is one of them. The other three are Arion, Bolonev, and Doron. These nations used to be one, but war split the country in four.
“Why would the guard be doing here anyway?” Roni asked. “They want to set up a forest base here beside the borders, and this farmhouse is the perfect spot for one.” Xena replied. “We need to leave quickly and quietly if we are to manage to get away without a scratch.” Leo said.
Then then there was a loud marching noise that came outside. “It's the guard!” I yelled. “Run!” We ran out the back door and kept on running for a few minutes. We then stopped by a log to sit down and catch our breath. “Guys, I think we're being watched!” Leo exclaimed. “Look!” He pointed in front of us, at a small bush where several pairs of glowing red eyes appeared. We turned around and saw more behind us. Suddenly a large, black wolf stepped forward. “Arion wolves!” Roni exclaimed, shaking in terror.
Arion wolves are savage beasts that will take down almost anything, including the guard. Nobody knows where they came from or how they got there, but everyone knows that they originated somewhere in Arion, so that's how they got their name. The only way to kill them is with either a special bow(which I have) or a powerful blade.
The other wolves started to come out of the brush, growly and drooling as if to say 'let's eat them NOW'. Xena pulled out her concealed blade which she has behind her back. One of them lunged at her and she stabbed it up the bottom of it's chest and pulled it out. “Leo, you mind using one of your smoke bombs to distract them s we can make our escape?” I asked. “Sure.” Leo said. He reached into his pocket and held it up. “3...2...1! Now!” He yelled. He threw the smoke bomb at the ground and it exploded into a cloud of gas.
We ran as fast as we could, not looking back."Guys, I'm going back home, so I'll see you later." I told them. I turned left and headed back to my house
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