Book 1 - Enter Derium - Chapter 1 - Escape

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Hurling towards the earth was a shining object from outer space. It crashed into the mountains of an island. Alerted by the loud thud, the residents of a small settlement went to check it out. As they headed towards the source of the sound, a large crater came into view. It seemed about forty meters across and being at least twenty meters deep at the center.

One resident, a male around 170cm, rushed forward to claim whatever was there

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One resident, a male around 170cm, rushed forward to claim whatever was there. The others immediately followed after. The edge collapsed and he stumbled towards the center while the other stood and watched. In no more than eighty seconds he was out. He stood there without uttering a word. He raised his right leg and took a step. Step, step, step he walked towards the group. AHHHHHHRRRRGGG! The terrified screams of the group echoed through the forests of the mountain range.

A single mother, Renae and her son Issac, were watching the news, reporting on the earlier events. The headline speaks of 'aliens' threatening the human race.

Issac: I wonder if we'll be on lockdown soon? You know because of the aliens.

Renae: Don't be silly Issac, neither the government nor the space agency notified the public of the meteor. They're definitely up to something very sketchy. Well, more than usual. Now hurry up and get to bed, we need to leave early tomorrow.

Issac: But it's only nine. (showing her the time on his phone)

Her hands sparked lightning and he scurried off to his room. He lies on his back while staring at the ceiling, then he smiles before closing his eyes.

It's the next day and Issac and his mother are on a bus. I can't wait to start tenth grade Issac said excitedly.

[Issac previously attended an 'all age school' which starts at first grade up until ninth grade. He is currently transferring to a secondary school, which starts at seventh grade up until grade thirteen.]

They arrived at the school and it was rowdy from children transferring and those from the previous grade registering for the next.

After completing the registration process Issac waited outside as his mother used the restroom. He spots a girl on the bench nearby reading a book.

Isaac: (Inner)She's pretty.

She had short blue hair with green accents at the ends. The girl looked at him and he quickly turned around as soon as they made eye contact.

She had a confused expression on her face, because unbeknownst to Issac they actually made contact for a few seconds. As she was about to speak with him, Renae returned. Issac clinged to her and walked off without averting his gaze from straight ahead of him.

It's the next day and Issac is practicing his wind attribute in a nearby forest. He fired a blast towards the hill and the sheer power of the wind was pulling everything towards it. All the surrounding trees faced the direction of the blast, having all their leaves pulled off in the process. After all the dust cleared a huge crater was formed in the hill.

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⏰ Last updated: Jul 01 ⏰

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