The View from the Afternoon

Chapter.1

'Wait…'

'No, don't worry, you're going to be okay,' I shouted, sweating

'Please… Please, help me…'

'Don't do this!'

'Goodbye…

'No!'

I screamed, heaving myself upright in my bed. I was sweating all over. I sat there, breathing heavily. I looked out of the window, the moon had long set and the sun was gently blazing in the sky. I took a deep breath, composing myself.

I heaved myself out of bed, stumbling over to my wardrobe. I opened it wide, taking out my military uniform. Today was going to be the day. Today is the day I become a fully qualified state alchemist!

Full of optimism I rushed out of the room. Today was the final task, the practical. I couldn't wait for it! Finally, I'd be able to get some respect from my fellow peers.

I left my dormitory, wandering down the corridor.

'Hey, good luck!'

I turned around and saw my best mate Matthew Hill. I rushed over to him and shook his hand. He was taking the exam too!

'Hey, good luck in the exam today!' I said.

'Luck? I don't need luck!' he said, 'I'm Matthew the great!'

'Ha!' I laughed, 'you're underestimating me, a bad idea if I say so myself,'

Matthew patted my shoulder as I walked off. The exam was being held this afternoon and I realised I had options, I could either go to the Library, and look up on some more Alchemy. Or I could go to the Canteen and get something to eat.

Go to the Library – Chapter 2

Go to the Canteen – Chapter 3