Flame Warrior: Rise From The Ashes

Chapter 1 Page 5

As I was walking, my legs started to get tired rather quickly. I needed to find either a rock or choose to sit on the ground. I decided on sitting on the ground. After a few minutes I reminded myself about the report that the guards were after. Taking the piece of paper out of my bag I unfolded it and began reading:

Ark Report

Task: Kill Ashley Crester

Dead/Alive:

Evidence:

End Of Report

I folded the report and put it in my pocket. It was getting dark, and the need to find some food and build a fire for the night was rising. Grabbing my backpack I set off going straight for a bit. During the walk I spotted lots of sticks in a neat pile. "That's convenient" I grabbed them and stored them in my bag.

While walking I spotted decent sized rocks that could serve as something to make a fire in. I picked some up and placed them in my backpack with all the other sticks I had found previously. The moon was rising vastly and it was time to find something edible. Thank the Gods there was a small orchard consisting of apples. Some were ripe and ready for the taking and others disgusting and rotten with mush all over.

Slowly but quietly I grabbed the ripe apples and put them in my backpack. After that I had to get water to drink, and to my surprise there was a small river nearby. I took out my water container, and filled it to the top. It was time to walk back, following my footsteps I could see the clearing where I placed my mark a while ago. I suddenly heard two voices heading in my direction, I reacted quickly by hiding behind a bush and started to listen. As the voices approached, I easily recognised who they were. They were the royal guards from before. As they got closer I began to listen in on their conversation.

Guard 1: Hey, what do you think happened to Gerard?.

Guard 2: How the hell am I supposed to know! We've searched the entire place. Honestly, I can't put my finger on it, but it's also just a theory. I think he might've been murdered.

Guard 1: What brought you to this theory? Because Gerard is very tough, and I don't think that could happen very easily. Someone with a lot of hatred couldn't do something like that.

Guard 2: We don't know what happened, we'll have to keep a sharp eye out and interview some people who interacted with Gerard. We also have to report this to the king and queen to see what they plan to do.

Guard 1: I guess you're right. Are you ready to head back Max?

Guard 2: Let's go, before the lieutenant sends a search party.

As they went off I waited a minute or two before coming out of hiding. I started a tiny tiny fire that would hopefully not spread. I was hungry and took an apple out of the bag, I also had some water. I sat in front of the fire to warm up a little, before putting it out for the night. I had to use my sack as a pillow. Even though it wasn't comfortable at all, it was all I had right now. I closed my eyes and began to fall asleep.

In my sleep I saw a vision that felt like electricity showing a figure of light that I couldn't see well. It got closer and closer till an ear piercing screech woke me up in a panic. As I awoke I found myself breathing heavily for a couple seconds. I slowly calmed my heart rate. I was still in the woods, but I had to keep going forward. So stretching my arms and legs, I stood up and began picking up everything I brought with me. Before continuing on my journey I had to get rid of any traces that showed I was here.