Chapter 1 ( Part 1 )

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Once upon a time, Jack wouldn't have been caught dead in a princess rescue. Yet here he was, in the middle of a cave-a dark and stupid cave-on his way to do just that. This was all such a waste of time, and after that last fight with what was apparently supposed to be a troll, his arm really hurt.

   From deep within the cave came what was probably supposed to be a bloodcurdling roar. Jack sighed, rolled his eyes, and slowed down to wait. A roar like that could only mean bad things. . . and sure enough, a ball of fire came burning down the corridor, exploding just a few inches from his left arm. The heat caused him to jerk his body to the right, saving him from the second fireball, which blew through the spot he'd been standing in.

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