The New Light

Luna

When I was born my parents say that my birthmark was shaped just like a crescent moon. My sisters, Summer and Stella, have a birthmark like mine but, different. Summer's was a sun and Stella's was a star. Everyone who I show it to says that I'm special and I was the "Chosen One" that I'm still confused about it to this day. I have a hobby of drawing the moon with different patterns around it. I sell these to the moon shrine decorators who give me a lot of money so we can feed ourselves and get better materials for clothing and for the house. Every year, fifteen through eighteen year olds are checked for "The Mark" of each crystal of the gods we praise to everyday and night.Last year was cancelled because one girl was sick and we have to have every girl and boy to attend.Today I have to stand in line with my sisters to see if I have "The Mark". I'm so scared right now. What if I'm not chosen and all those comments of people saying that I was special and was the "Chosen One" were lies. My younger sister Stella tugged my dress; she was 15, a year younger than me, said: "Luna, I wanted to ask you something.", she said with a low voice. "Ya what is it?", I said, "Well, I wanted to know what will happen to us if we are chosen and what will happen to our parents?" She said in a nervous tone which I don't like. I want to tell her that maybe everything will be alright but I knew that wasn't the answer, so I said, "I don't know Stella.", And kept thinking what would happen.Then my older sister, Summer, said with her adult like voice, "Guys I think everything will be fine! Nothing will happen to our parents...I hope." She said. Summer is the oldest of all of us and cares for us greatly and has many responsibilities like mom and dad. I'm glad I'm the middle child i only have chores and nothing more. "Ok guys,we are going to be in there soon so please be kind and respectful to the priests ok?" She said with a smile. Me and Stella agreed and kept waiting in line. Summer was always late and never got checked on this important day and I didn't get checked ether,so this is our first time being in line. We where up next and I was getting worried about what would happen to us so I looked back on my parents and they smiled and waved. Then Summer poked me and said "Come on!", and dragged me a Stella into the Temple of the Gods,the main temple here in our village. A kind servant guided us to the room where the head priest, Dominicus, is waiting for us. "Please, sit.", he says in a calm voice. The priests are dedicated to being kind and helping the poor just like the gods where. "So, is this you first time here ladies?" He says. Summer, of course, says politely, " Yes sir,this is, and we are hoping this decision is committed to our future and our lives." He studies us carefully with his glasses like he was reading a good book. "Well ladies,you look to be well and healthy so we don't have to escort you out because we need healthy boys and girls to see their birthmarks or the marks look wrinkled and we can't see." He says with a very smart tone.I have seen two girls already being escorted out by the guards and taken back home because of their bony skin. "Will you see our marks now Mr. Priest man?", Stella said in her impatient voice, "Ah, yes! Please show me!", he says. Together me, Summer and Stella show the mark that is near our necks. "Great gods of high and below!!" He says. "What! What is wrong sir!", I say for the first time since we have been here. "You are the Chosen Ones!!!!" He says with great delight. I look at Summer and Stella as they look at me as well, we where chosen.

A/N: Hi EveryDerp! I Finnished this earlier than expected so pls give me ideas of what the ceremony would be for chapter 3. Also, I think I can't comment back but I'll look into it so pls be aware if u don't get replied back thx!!! Also I will NOT be able to update the third chapter on Sunday because I'm busy :( srry. I'll post the second chapter tomorrow and start writing the third chapter. THX AND BE PATENT ALSO FOLLOW MY FRIEND THEHOPPINGBOB AND THESHARPESTBLADE FOR MORE