Mystic Legacy (BOOK 1)

𝓒𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻 34

     Timothy's Backstory
Growing up, I was alone. Most of my family has either passed away, or simply left. I was around 14 years old when everyone I knew and trusted had left, so I decided to leave my home and started to find a new place on my own.

I traveled a lot, so I know my experience with different beings in the realm. I entered the city of Luna Falls and was mesmerized by the city lights and buildings.

I needed a job, I needed something to do to support myself. At my age, it's not accepted, however I had my ways.

I came across this bridge from walking around, and in the entrance, there was a sign that said "Help Wanted". So you know, I took that opportunity.

I walked under the bridge and saw an older troll sleeping on top of a stool hunched over.

"Hello?" I lightly tapped on him. He bursted up from his seat and looked at me.

"What do you want kid?" He groaned, rubbing both his tired ass together.

"You said you needed help? I saw the sign."

He looked at me, puzzled.

"Aren't you a young child?" He asked cocking a brow.

"Yeah but I'm alone, and I need the money."

He sighed and got up from his seat, stretching his arms.

"Well, at least you're a troll. You're hired."

The burst of excitement flow through my veins.
A new beginning for me. Great.

"However I do have to warn you about this." He continues.

"There's a group of goats that like to mess around by the bridge, whatever you do, scare those fuckers off."

I swallowed my spit.
"Yes sir."

The next day was the first day of the job. I walked under the bridge to meet up with the guy I talked to the night before.

"Alright, here's what you're going to do. There's a bell by the entrance of the bridge, anyone can ring it. When you hear it, you're going to walk out and ask for their identification. Trust me, sometimes there's people who think they're slick, so be careful about that ok?" He explained his instructions to me and I nodded, letting him know I understood my duties.

"Oh and don't forget about the goats." He poked my chest.

"Yes sir."

"Good, I'll be back. Good luck." With that, he walked out and left, leaving me alone in my own thoughts.

"Well, I guess it's time to get to work." I sat on the stool that stood under the bridge and waited for the bell to ring to notify that someone wanted to cross.

I sat there and began to doze off into space and my eyes started to feel heavy.

It slowly started to close until the bell rang, making it echo throughout the area.

I got out of my seat and began walking up out from under the bridge.

Before me, were three billy goats.

"Hey, what are you guys doing here? Get lost." I said.

"Aww come on man, we're just trying to cross. We don't mean no harm." Said one of the goats.

"If you don't leave, things will get ugly." I tried to threaten them.

"What are you going to do? You're a child. You can't do shit." Just that, the goat charged towards me, and sliced my face with their horn.

I fell back, holding my face. I looked up them and they began to laugh.

"He thinks he's so tough now huh?" One of them mocked me.

I began to get irritated and frustrated. My life is starting to become a living hell. I got myself back up, trying to get my balance. I can hear them whisper under their breaths.

"Get. Out. Of. Here." I grunted.

"And what? You still think you can scare us?"

"No, but I can..." A random voice was heard from behind them. The goats turned around to see who it was, I looked over them.

It was a woman. She was tall, with dark brown hair, her eyes were gold as honey. Her jawline was sharp and her built was slim built.

"Jess Swift, it's you." One goat stood back, terrified.

"Nah shit it's me. What the fuck are you doing to him? Causing trouble along the bridge again huh?" She took a step closer. The goats began to tremble. I remember I was standing there, shocked. Confused. I don't know who this woman even is, but it seems she's trying to help me.

"Don't make me do it.." She growled under her breath.

"Make you do what?"

"You know damn well what I mean." Right in front of me, I see this random woman transform into some sort of mountain lion.

She let out a loud roar, the goats began to run away from her, making her chase after them.

I watched as she chased them off away from a distance. I walked back down towards my seat and sat down. I let out a deep breath and ripped a part from my t-shirt and wiped my wound.

"What are you doing?" A voice said from behind me. I frantically turned around. It's that woman. She stood by the end of the bridge and crossed her arms, leaning against the wall.

"What did you do to them? Are you going to eat me too?" I asked, scared for my life. I have no idea what this woman is capable of.

She laughed and said, "Relax, I only did that to scare them off. They won't be a bother to you anymore. So, you should thank me."

"Um, thanks, I guess."

"What's your name?" She asked.

"Timothy."

"Name's Jess. Say, you seem awfully young to work under a bridge."

"I'm alone, I have nowhere to go." I looked down at my feet.

"I see, say, how about you come live with us?"

Us? What do you mean us? There's more of her?

She noticed my look and assured herself, "Us, as in my roommates. My friends. We all barely know each other right now and maybe you would like to come live with us."

I stood there for a moment. Should I really accept this offer. I mean, she did help me by scaring off the goats. So, I assume it's going to be alright.

"Um yeah sure." I agreed.

"Perfect." She smiled at me.

She gave me one of the most warming smiles ever. But, unfortunately, things were different than expected.

Ever since I've moved into the mansion, it's been nothing but fights. Jess and I always butt heads. We both have intense anger issues and we're always fighting and screaming at each other. Poor Sam and Manny would always try to break us up, but it's always until one of us gets hurt.

Now, I've seen how Jess is. She's misunderstood. Hurt. Damaged. I owe her a huge apology. I felt ungrateful because she was the first person to ever give me hospitality and comfort without hesitation. Hell, she saved me from those goats from trying to impale me.

I would like to start over, but I feel that it's already too late...