In the World of Black and White

Four-The Trial Begins

As I was off in dreamland, I didn't notice Clover right next to me. "You know for a strong and talented kid,you zone out a lot." She said in her sweet innocent voice. "Sorry. I was just thinking about...the future." I said still trying to collect myself. When I turned to look at her, I saw her dressed in her training armor. It was similar to mine but minus the hood and add short sleeves. As well as it being all green. Clover always wore green. It was her lucky color. "Why are you wearing that?" I asked. "Mom and dad let me take Zeria spot since i'be been training with you for four years." She said happily,but her look seemed saddened by it. I grabbed her shoulder hoping she would cheer up."Your sister would've been proud of what you have done.You are one of five to make it to the adult trial early in all of history and four of them went on to have great legacies with the Darkwood." After i finished she looked up at me with a big smirk. "They all got there because of their awesome mentors that trained them. And I have one hell of a mentor!" She said smiling. All I could do was smile back. "Attention everyone! Gather around!!" The eldest councilman yelled. Everyone gathered round the stage set up in the town square. "We are going to star announcing the teams and their target momentarily. But first, let me introduce Kazlar. The leader of the Darkwood Rangers seventh stealth division. They will assign each teams monster. Now for the teams.." I dozed off while he was speaking, but then a voice came in my conscious."Pay attention young one.You will be up soon." I was looking around wandering who invaded my brain."Shadow?" Clover asked. I completely ignored her, and that's when i saw who it was. It was Kazlar. The general was speaking to me telepathically. "Team fifteen. Absil from the Ashendal family." Everyone cheered as Absil walked on stage." Next, Ranshur from the Raxus family." This time it wasn't a cheer. It was more like battle cries. The Raxus family is filled with bloodthirsty brutes with short tempers. I would hate to be their target. " Last, Shadow from the Strider family." The crowd was silent. Everyone parted as I walked up. When I got on stage I heard the whispers. "That's the son of the Silent Blade. Why is he here?" pretty much everything negative. Once I got up, The general walked up. Kazlar examined us for at least five minutes. "Your monster is Guillotine." Everyone gasped. The Guillotine is a large mantis like creature with scythes for hands and feet. It is said to be the fastest and stealthiest monster in the whole forest. It is why I can't get my mother's sword. After everyone was finished being assigned the second eldest came up. "Everyone knows what to do and the time limit. You may start in three,two,one Now!" Everyone scattered. I worried about Clover, but I had to leave her alone. I couldn't jeopardize anyone. All I have to do is focus on the Guillotine and get my mothers sword.