Chapter One: Lutie, Snowing All Year Round.

Well, here I am, stuck at home again watching the snow fall……… Oh, Hi there. My name is Ray Wong. Call me Ray. Anyway, I live in Lutie. For most travellers of the Rune-Migrad kingdom, Lutie is only accessible to them in the month of December but the truth is, Lutie exists all year round. All year round of white powdery snow. All year round of the happy merry atmosphere. The truth is, I CAN'T TAKE IT ANY MUCH LONGER! I want to travel the kingdom, go on adventures, and fight monsters and those sorts of things.

I've seen many wandering travellers dropping by here in December and they looked so cool! I wish I could join them on their journey back then but I was too young to qualify to be a novice. It was one of those things you just had to follow. The only thing that's keeping me here is my family and friends.

I have a few siblings. I'm the third child in my family. My eldest brother went away on his journey about five years ago. From his letter, he told us that he became an archer. He has always been good at aiming and stuff like that. I always get hit by him in snow wars.

My second eldest sibling is my sister. She went on her journey about two years ago. Last year, she came back to Lutie to visit us. From that visit, I knew that she became a merchant from her ever so big dress and a cartwheel. She came by in a party. She wouldn't survive if she came alone since Lutie is surrounded by strong monsters.

And Last but not least, my little sister. She's five years younger than me so there's not much to tell about her.

And this year, it was my turn to become a novice! Yippee for that. My mum and dad lectured me on how to act, how to react and how to all sorts of things. They're just caring, and I couldn't blame them. Oh yes, my dad is an alchemist while my mum is priestess. They decided to settle down in Lutie years before we were born. I don't know why they chose Lutie……… but I just had to play along.

Anyway, back to reality. I'm going to become a novice and me and my friends has already planned to train together since it'll be a lot more fun and easier. I've been friends with them since like forever because we live close to each other and our parents are good friends.

Today was the day we were going to be novices. I said my good byes to my family and headed out. Then I felt that I became a little light-weighted and was very fast on my feet. I realized then that my mum probably had used her Increase Agility. It was neat really. I love her supportive spells.

"Hey Kyle! Get out here now! We're gonna be late if you don't hurry up!" I called out to my friend who lived a few minutes walk from my house. I saw him waved from his window. Well, I just have to wait then……… Kyle soon left his front door bidding goodbye to his family and came up to me. Kyle had brown messy hair and brown eyes and was the same size as I am.

"Sorry about that. I kindda woke up late this morning", Kyle explained. I sighed. Kyle is my best friend out of the group. We knew each other well better than our parents does. Anyway, Kyle too wanted to go on an adventure and was fed up of Lutie. We both walked towards the inn to meet up with the others.

- Inn - Lutie -

"Hey, what took you guys so long?" Drew asked. Drew was another one of my friends. He had striking red hair and dark blue eyes. Not really matching but that's what makes him stand out. He came up to me and gave a high five while punched Kyle on the arm.

"First time you too got here on time………" said Lee sarcastically. He came up to us and gave us a high five as well. Lee was the cleverest one of the group and always had a strategy for everything. He was the one who suggested we travelled together.

"Come on guys, let's go to Mr. White!" Drew called out as he made his way into another part of the inn. We followed behind him, not wanting to lose our excited friend in the crowded inn. When we made it to the other part of the inn, we met up with Drew who already found Mr. White.

"So kids, are you really sure you want to do this?" Mr. White asked. Kyle, Lee and I nodded while Drew kept jumping up and down with excitement. Mr. White was a caring Priest. He is one of my parents friends and helps out the children of Lutie who wants to venture out into the Rune-Migrad kingdom.

"I must warn you that after you step into this warp portal, there's no turning back", he added. We all nodded, "Very well then. Let me find my blue gemstone". He searched his pocket and then held out his blue gemstone, "Warp Portal!"

"Kids, last but not least, keep yourself and your friends safe. Never let your guard down. The world outside of Lutie is a lot different and treacherous. Evil also lurks in Rune-Migrad so have faith in yourself and your friends and you'll be fine. Take care of yourself and be the best of the best!" Mr. White gave his last words as we stepped into the Warp Portal.

Out of the shadows of the inn, my parents and Kyle's parents came out of hiding. They approached Mr. White.

"Was that the right thing to do?" My mum asked my dad and Mr. White. They both nodded followed by Kyle's parents.

"They'll be al right honey, don't you worry too much about them. Rob and Rachel is ok. It wouldn't make too much of a difference with Ray", my dad comforted her.

"Yeah Zoe, don't be too worried about the youngsters. They will be just fine. They are all responsible enough now and Lee is going with them", Kyle's mum, who is also a priestess came up to my mum.

"I guess you're right but……… Rune-Migrad isn't the same as before. I was chatting to some of the travellers and they said that it has become a little dangerous lately……… Strong monsters are popping out everywhere", my mother added.

"Well, we'll just have to believe in them", Kyle's dad said. He was a really wise sage, "I too have heard of this and am not too happy about it too………"

Bboyz: Hey guys, this is my first Ragnarok fic so please RR. I'd really appreciate it.