Ranger's Apprentice - The Choice

Chapter 1

*Flashback*

Will's POV:

As I hop from one foot to the other, I sensed someone's gaze on me. I looked up to meet the Ranger Halt's eye. As soon as my eyes were upon his he looked away causing me to frown. I turned my attention back to Martin.

"Who's first? Who's first?"

Alyss stepped up and I smiled. I knew she would be the first one.

"Name?"

"Alyss Mainwarring" (Is that how u spell her name?)

"Craftmaker?"

"Diplomatic Service. I've spoken to Lady Pauline already."

Martin looked at Lady Pauline who nodded.

"Next!"

"Horace Altman."

"Craftmaker?"

"Battleschool."

Baron Arald looked at Battlemaster Rodney who nodded. "I'll take him."

(I'm going to skip some coz I'm lazy. XD)

"Next!"

My mouth went dry as I stepped up.

"Name?"

"Will." I said in a hoarse whisper.

"What's your last name?" Martin said irritated. I hated this moment and I wanted to sink into the ground but luckily for me Baron Arald saved the day, "He's a special," he said softly to Martin who nodded.

"Craftmaker?"

"Battleschool."

"Don't you think your a bit on the small side?" Baron Arald said gently. I fought back the tears and looked at the ground when a voice said, "I'll take him my Lord. He has the right shape as a ranger." I looked up and saw that the ranger Halt had spoken. "Very well." Baron Arald said. "Meet your new craftmakers at 6:00AM SHARP." We all filed out.

*Flashback ends*

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It's been 3 years since that day and me and Horace are still enemies. I freeze at a sound of a twig snapping. A heavy person jumps and lands on me. My legs give way and I fall to the ground with a crash. I twist my head to see the person only to see Horace's face (A.N. As usual). No surprise there. All my anger rises and my training kicks in. I grab his arm and slams it down on the ground breaking some bones in his hand. He curses and punches me in the stomach. I grunt and stand up for the next blow when I hear footsteps. I widen my eyes and gesture to Horace that someone is coming. He frowns but then hears the footsteps too and rushes off. I groan massaging my temples. Then the footsteps stop and I look up. It's the messenger. "What do you want?" I ask gruffly. (Like Halt) The boy's eyes widen. "N-nothing. J-just had a message for Ranger Halt." I narrowed my eyes, "Well, he's not here so tell me the message instead."

"O-ok. The message is from the Baron saying that L-lord M-morgarath has moved closer to us."

I nod closing my eyes. I open them to see the boy scuttle off. I sigh and drift off to sleep. I only get a few minutes of sleep when i hear the sound of feet crunching on the Autumn leaves. I open my eyes and see Halt. 

"Halt!" I call out. He turns and looks at me and raises his eyebrows. "A messenger came and he said that Morgarath has moved closer to the border and Baron Arald needs your help!"

Halt looked concerned but nodded all the same. "I'll go in tomorrow. Let's have dinner first."

~~~~~~TIME SKIP~~~~~~

I get in bed feeling alone and tired wanting to leave this horrible place and Horace. I gasp as an idea hits me. It's a crazy plan but whatever. I don't care anymore.

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