Destiny of Dreams: A Canterwood Crest Story

Chapter 1

Character Name: Lucia Kendall

Height: 5'5"

Hair: red, to the waist, curly

Eye Color: blue

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I walked up the driveway, sifting through the envelopes. Bill, bill, bill, magazine, bill- then I spotted it. The very letter that could change my entire life. The green and gold Canterwood Crest logo flashed, making me squeal with excitement. "Mom! Dad! It's here," I shouted excitedly. I sat down at the kitchen table and my mom and dad gathered around me. "This is it, sweetheart," my mom said. The nervous excitement of the room was thick. I slid the letter open, wasting no time. The thick paper fell out, and I read the text out loud in a nervous, shaky voice. "Dear Canterwood Crest Student: Congarulations on your acceptance to Canterwood Crest Academy! We are looking forward to your arrival on campus." At that part, I screamed with joy. I stood there, shocked, and tried to process what had just happened. My mom took the letter, and spoke with excited trembling words, "Well, you'd better get packing! We have to get to Canterwood by next Monday so you can have a week to settle before classes!"

----TIME JUMP---The Next Monday

Brrrrring! Brrrring! Brrrring! 

"uhhhhhhh... Wha?? Oh!"

I woke up to my alarm clock, confused as to why I was up at 5 AM. Then I remembered and quickly threw on jeans, tennis shoes, and a v-neck pink tee. I went in the bathroom and washed my face. I pulled my long hair into a braid and stomped down the stairs. My dad called out, "Need any help, sweetie?" I thought, and shook my head. "No Dad," I said, "I think I can get Hermes myself." 

Hermes is my gorgeous 16.3 hands high Friesian stallion. I compete and do lessons on him. He has a wild personality sometimes, but is incredibly sweet most of the time. I am bringing him with me to Canterwood, a legendary boarding school with an incredible riding program in Connecticut.

I walked to the barn in my backyard and saw my boy. "Herm the worm," I called out, "We have to go, buddy! Let's get into the trailer!" I lead him to the trailer and pulled him in. I ran inside and gathered the remainder of my bags and a halter I had just found. "MOM! DAD! We are going to be late, let's go," I called out. They laughed and followed me out the door to the truck. It was 7:30, and we had to be to Canterwood at around 12:00 so we had to leave. It was about 4.5 hours from my hometown of Waterville, Maine to where Canterwood is located in Connecticut.

I took in the scenery and the gentle hum of the truck engine lulled me to sleep.

A/N

What did ya'll think? Comment down below so I can know if I should continue writing!  Thanks for reading :) Let's see what Lucia gets into at Canterwood. BTW~~ The first person to vote or comment will get a dedication! <3 Sorry this part is so boring, the first 4 chapters or so will be kinda introductory chapters.

~Bye Lovely Bunnies~

Caroline