Trapped From A Wish

Alone

I looked aimlessly at the people that I cared about who used to be alive. I went to Sorrel and took out the dart, then to Jason to pull out the dagger, and to Shrew to bandage the dried wounds.

I did each action carefully with flowing grace. These were my friends, and they died right before my eyes. Just like Star, Storm, and Fire, who fell from the venom's sickness. I felt like I wanted to say something to them, something that I had been hiding for so long, but I didn't know what I would say.

My last game of tag with my friends, my last moments of happiness with Shrew...

And my last goodbye to all of them.

I wanted to cry, just cry forever until all I felt was nothing. But no tears formed in my eyes, and I realized that there were no tears that needed to be shed.

For I had cried for them a million times before, yet never noticed.

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I sat down inside the cave, huddled in the corner, trying to numb the pain. I had caught a small vole for food and I was cooking it for dinner. The small fire I had made crackled, and bits of sparks flew out every now and then. It reminded me of Fire.

"I wish you guys were here." I said into the wind. I really had no one to talk to. I was just broken, hurt, angry, afraid, depressed, and so alone at the same time.

When I had finished eating, I curled myself up into a ball and forced myself to sleep. I would need energy for the next day. For I was going to the river, to finish what my friends had started.

After what felt like five hours of torture, I finally drifted off to sleep. Where I didn't feel the pain anymore.

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"Okay, let's go Leaf." I told myself as I stood at the entrance to the cave. I had a small pack of food and some bandages with ointment in case I got any injuries.

I wound past enormous mountains, balanced on ledges, and went past the place where I had watched the sunset. Finally, my feet touched soft grass and fertile ground.

I guess I had been looking downward the entire time, because the moment I looked up I saw trees all around me.

"Wow." I said, the forest looked so vast and endless just by glancing at it.

I heard a soft splashing sound nearby, so I followed the sound to the river. When I saw the rushing water, I knew that this was the place that my friends would absolutely love.

Shrew could camouflage anywhere in the trees and you wouldn't even hear a sound. Storm could've flown to the top of the trees and watched the view of the river from here. Sorrel could've ran an obstacle course through the trees and bushes. Fire could've probably played with Bracken near the river bank to catch fish and skip rocks. Star could've had fun catching prey, along with going into the treetops to have some time of peace.

And I would've just loved to play with all of my friends and swim in the river.

It would've been perfect. A perfect place for my friends and I to live in. Though they weren't here, and it was just me. Only me.

I quickly started to build a shelter out of reeds, leaves, and branches. Once I was finished, I walked towards the river to dip my feet in the cool water. My shelter wasn't the best, but it was sturdy and safe.

I sat down on a fallen log that led from one end of the river to the other. It seemed to have been there for ages, so I thought it was strong enough to support my weight. As my feet touched the water. I watched as little minnows swam towards my feet and started swimming around them. I smiled to myself, it was like the fishes were playing a game.

Eventually, I went into the water and played around. Just swimming back and forth, finding peace in the clear water. My dress was waterproof, and immediately changed into a short, streamlined swimsuit.

It took a while before I realized it was getting dark, and I started to dry myself off. I headed towards my shelter and lied down on the soft bedding I had made, loneliness instantly coming back to me.

I sighed sadly and closed my eyes, sleep immediately replying to my call.

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I opened my eyes and suddenly found myself in a cave. What am I doing here? I thought to myself.

"Hello Leaf, I've been waiting for this moment for so long." I turned around and saw the game maker before me.

"Game maker." I said, looking at her trying to hold back tears. "Is there anything else more you could do to me that tears me apart?" I spilled the words out of my mouth, "You just killed off all of my friends, made me watch as they slowly met death, and took them all away from me. What more could you do to me that breaks me on the inside even more?" My voice cracked as I said those words, and the game maker smiled.

"I've come to give you a chance." She said simply. I frowned, "What is that chance?" I asked cautiously. She snapped her fingers and I saw all of my friends, but they weren't alive.

They seemed to be being held in a large capsule where they each layed limp and lifeless. The sight sent shivers down my spine. The game maker looked at me, showing a hint of amusement.

"Go back in time to where it all began. Challenges and obstacles will be faced on the way. When all is done, you and your friends will be freed. " The game maker spoke.

And then all went dark.