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Voices in the book

January 12, 2024
By Zelrefica, Frisco, Texas
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As we entered the library, I couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed. Of all the places my mom could have taken us on my birthday, she had to pick the library. Don't get me wrong, I love books and reading, but spending my entire afternoon in the library on my special day was not exactly what I had in mind. Mrs. Folston greeted us at the entrance and explained the library rules to us as if we had never been there before. It was a little annoying since we had been to the library many times before, but I nodded along with her instructions anyway. As we made our way inside, my mom reminded me to watch over my younger brother, Jake, while she went to do her work.Jake and I headed towards the computer section, but as we walked, I accidentally bumped into Mrs. Folston. She scolded me for not paying attention and reminded me for the millionth time not to go to the "banned books section." As soon as she walked away, I quickly turned to Jake and asked him if he wanted to go check it out. Before he could even respond, I rushed him in the direction of the forbidden area. As we made our way towards the "banned books section," I couldn't shake the eerie feeling that had come over me. Jake seemed excited, commenting on the aisle looking like something out of a fantasy novel, but I couldn't help but feel a cold chill run down my spine. Something about the section just felt off, and I couldn't quite put my finger on it.

As we scanned the shelves, I couldn't help but feel like we were being watched. Maybe it was just my imagination running wild, but I couldn't shake the feeling of eyes on us. Suddenly, I heard a creaking sound coming from behind one of the bookshelves. I turned to look around but a hand shout out and took me. Next thing I know I see a majestic castle under the moonlight. “What is this place?” I ask to myself and behind me someone said “The dark underlord Jess's castle of the moon. ” “Jess as in Jess Folston” I ask “ and who are you? ” “ I am sir Colby of the Dark Underland.”Mind was racing with the possibilities of what it all meant. I was so engrossed in my thoughts that I didn't even hear Jess Folston appear. Suddenly, her voice boomed through the room, "Cobely!! Where is the child?" My heart skipped a beat as I realized that I was in trouble. Knowing that it was not safe to stay there any longer, I quickly gathered my belongings and headed towards the door. As I was about to step out, I heard footsteps approaching me. I frantically looked around for a place to hide, and my eyes landed on the forest. Without a second thought, I dashed towards it. The forest was dark and empty, and I could hear my heart pounding in my ears. I knew that I had to stay quiet and still, so I carefully tiptoed towards a large tree and crouched behind it. As I sat there, my mind was racing with thoughts of what I had just learned. I knew that I had to find a way to get out of here. But for now, I had to stay hidden and hope that no one found me.

As I stood in the garden, memories of my past flooded my mind. It had been seven long years since I had last set foot in this place, and yet it felt like only yesterday. I was on a mission, a mission to find someone very important. "Where is he?" I commanded of Colby, my trusted companion. "We are trying to find him, my lordess," he responded, his voice steady, calm and soothing. "Well, go find him then!" I told him, my impatience getting the better of me. As I walked through the garden, I couldn't help but think of the spot where I had been defeated all those years ago. It was a painful memory, one I had tried to push to the back of my mind. But now, as I walked past that very spot, the memories came flooding back, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease.Suddenly, Colby shouted out that they had found him. I turned around to see Jake, the person I had been searching for. His eyes were filled with fear and confusion. "WHO ARE YOU!" he screamed, his voice echoing through the garden. "I wanna go home!" "Silence," I commanded, and he immediately shut up. "Do you know who you are?" I asked him, my voice softening. He shook his head in a no. "Well, I will tell you," I said, taking a deep breath. "Long ago, there were three powerful animals - the dragon, Reyanich, the phoenix, Zelrefica, and the serpent, Lukaria. They were the masters of the elements. Then, Lukaria betrayed Reyanich and Zelrefica by harnessing the darkness." I paused for a moment, letting the gravity of my words sink in. "And you, Jake, you and your brother are the heirs of Reyanich and Zelrefica. I am the heir of Lukaria, and I shall take my ancestors name in pride. I will defeat you!" As I spoke those words, the Star of the Elements appeared in the sky above us, its light shining down upon us. As I was distracted Jake ran past me.

As I called out for my brother Jake, I heard a mysterious voice responding to my call. Surprised, I turned around to find out who said that, but to my surprise, there was no one around me. I felt a chill running down my spine, and a sudden gust of wind made me shiver. I looked around, but there was no one in sight. It was then I heard the voice again, and this time, it was clear and loud. The voice said, "He is in the outer dimension." I was taken aback by the suddenness of the voice, and I felt my heart racing with fear. I wondered who could have said that and how they knew about my brother's whereabouts. As I turned around again, I noticed a book lying on the ground. I felt a sudden urge to pick it up, and as I did, I heard the voice again, coming from the book this time. I was confused and scared, but I opened the book to see what was inside. To my surprise, I saw a dragon inside the book. I was stunned and awestruck by the sight of the dragon. The dragon introduced himself as Reyanich, and I felt a sudden wave of relief knowing that I had a powerful ally by my side.“How do I get to Jake?” I asked, before he could even answer Reyanich teleported me to a village in a forest. Before I even took a step the soldiers circled around me with their spears. ”WHO ARE YOU?” who I assumed the chief said. Instead of me, Reyanich calmly said, “He is the chosen warrior. You shall not harm him.” To my surprise, the soldiers immediately lowered their spears and instead became my protectors. They explained to me that the village was constantly under attack by a ruthless warlordess named Jess, who was now known as The Dark One. Her troops would come to the village every month and demand that the villagers hand over all their possessions. As I walked through the village, I could see the fear in the eyes of the people. They had clearly been through a lot, and I knew that I had to do something to help them. But what could I do? I’m no warrior or hero, Just a mere child. As I pondered my next move, Reyanich appeared by my side. "You have been chosen for a reason," he said. "You are the only one who can defeat The Dark One and bring peace to this land."

“How do I get to Jake?” I asked, before he could even answer Reyanich teleported me to a village in a forest. Before I even took a step the soldiers circled around me with their spears. ”WHO ARE YOU?” who I assumed the chief said. Instead of me, Reyanich calmly said, “He is the chosen warrior. You shall not harm him.” To my surprise, the soldiers immediately lowered their spears and instead became my protectors. They explained to me that the village was constantly under attack by a ruthless warlordess named Jess, who was now known as The Dark One. Her troops would come to the village every month and demand that the villagers hand over all their possessions. As I walked through the village, I could see the fear in the eyes of the people. They had clearly been through a lot, and I knew that I had to do something to help them. But what could I do? I’m no warrior or hero, Just a mere child. As I pondered my next move, Reyanich appeared by my side. "You have been chosen for a reason," he said. "You are the only one who can defeat The Dark One and bring peace to this land."

As I stepped into the dimly lit forest, my eyes took a moment to adjust to the surroundings. It was then that I saw it - a magnificent, fierce and fiery phoenix standing proudly before me. My heart raced with excitement and wonder as the phoenix spoke, introducing itself as Zelrefica. It claimed that I was its chosen one. I couldn't believe my ears - me chosen by such a powerful creature? But before I could even process my thoughts, my attention was drawn to the village that lay behind Zelrefica. Its simple yet charming homes and buildings seemed to be beckoning me, inviting me to come. I ran off with Zelrefica at my tail. As I walked through the village, I saw a group of young boys playing with sticks, pretending to be knights, and fighting imaginary dragons. I couldn't help but smile at the sight. Suddenly, I heard a familiar voice calling my name. "Jake!" And when I turned around, I saw Arthur, standing behind me with a dragon by his side. "What are you doing here?" Arthur asked, surprised to see me in this village. I told him everything that had happened with Zelrefica and how it had chosen me as its protector. Right as he said that, we heard a loud cry from a distance. It was Jess, the evil sorceress who had been terrorizing the nearby villages. Her army of dark creatures had spotted us, and they were charging towards us with brute force. "ATTACK!" Jess cried, and we knew we had to act fast. Arthur and I stood side by side, ready to fight the enemy with all our might. Zelrefica spread its magnificent wings and flew high above us. Reyanich roared with all its might. Suddenly there was an army pouring out of the forest in our favor.

As I looked around, I realized that Jake was the only other person left with me. I frantically searched for a way to turn the tide of battle, and that's when I spotted Jess and the book that had brought me here. A sudden idea struck me - what if I could trap Jess in the book? If she was the one controlling the dark army, then defeating her would be a huge victory for our side. I shared my plan with Jake, and he agreed to help. In a split second, Jake darted in the direction of Jess, drawing her attention away from me. I seized the opportunity and ran towards the book. As I turned the pages, I felt a strange power coursing through me. I suddenly knew the words to use to trap Jess in the book. With Jake still distracting Jess, I cried out " AHH, Elisio!" The book glowed with an otherworldly light, and Jess was sucked into its pages. I breathed a sigh of relief as I realized that we had just turned the tide of battle in our favor. After the war Reyanich and Zelrefica dragged the body of Lukaria. “JAKE! JAKE! WAKE UP!” I suddenly bolted upright and sighed my relief. I was just dreaming. “Wait a minute that book, was never there!” As I wondered I saw outside a dragon.



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