Hey all! I know that this has taken a while, but I've finally started it!! Isn't it great? Anywho, progress on this one might be kinda slow since a lot of things are happening right now. (Real life sucks…) Hopefully you'll be patient with me. So, without anymore adieu, I present to you The Power of Friendship!
Chapter 1: Gran's Tale
"…And that's when you came in," Emily said, finishing the tale. She, Adriane, and Kara were seated in a semicircle around Grandmother Charday.
The old woman looked at each of them in turn. "You've had an exciting time, haven't you?"
Kara nodded vigorously.
"Okay, Gran. We told you our story, now it's your turn. How do you know about Mahou?" Adriane asked.
"Oh, that is a long story. I would imagine at least as long as yours. Do you want a shortened version or the full tale?"
"We want to know all of it!" Kara said excitedly.
"Well then," Gran laughed, "I shall tell it! You must forgive me if I forget anything. This old mind isn't what it used to be. Let's see. It all began when I was about your age. I was out in the forest with my friend, Jack. We were complete opposites. It may surprise you, but I was a lot like you, Adriane, back then. Strong spirited and outspoken, and I pretty much would race straight into trouble without thinking first if it meant I could help someone. Jack, he was quiet, reserved, and patient.
"Anyway, we were out exploring the forest together, me, as usual, charging ahead with Jack in tow. I had found a meadow that was surrounded by trees. It was like a little haven hidden from everyone else except for us.
"While we were on our way to it, I had the feeling that we were being watched, but wherever I looked, I couldn't see anything, and I couldn't hear anything that would suggest that we were being followed. When I asked jack, he said it was just common paranoia, but it still didn't seem right to me.
"Well, we got to the field with out incidence. While we were exploring it thoroughly, I saw something moving between the trees. As I started towards it, it threw something into the meadow and disappeared. I ran to where the object landed and started searching for it. What I found was this," Gran said, holding up the red and blue emblem.
"I called Jack over to look at it. The instant that he touched it, it flew out of my hands and started spinning. It became a portal and dragged me into it, but left Jack behind for some reason. And this is when the story truly begins…"
I know, short opening. I've always tried to imagine Gran's personality, and I think that she's a lot like Adriane. She may not be quite as aggressive, but she has a strong spirit like her granddaughter. I think her real name is Nakoma, but if you have information other-wise, please let me know.