A/N: AW MAN! HOW COME AMULET DOESN'T HAVE A LOT OF STORIES! IT'S A GOOD COMIC! OH WELL, I GUESS I'LL HELP CONTRIBUTE! I'M SORRY IF I GET SOME THINGS WRONG. IT'S BEEN AWHILE SINCE I READ THE WHOLE SERIES. SO REVIEW, FAVORITE, FOLLOW, AND ASK QUESTIONS! ENJOY!
It was two years ago when David Hayes died in that tragic car accident. The rest of the Hayes suffered greatly. Unable to financially support her children, Karen Hayes moved her family to a house in Norlen. When 16-year-old Sera Carter, childhood friend to Emily and Navin, found out she was shocked.
"Huh?! You guys are moving?!" Sera nearly dropped her phone.
"Yeah," Emily said into the phone.
"But why?"
"We can't afford to live in the city anymore."
"And you're just now mentioning this?"
Silence. "Mom didn't want to inconvenience anyone."
Sera sighed. "So when are you guys moving?"
"Today."
"WHAT?!"
In the background Sera heard Navin say "Tell Sera I said hi!"
"Navin says hi," Emily states.
"Yeah, I heard. Why so soon, Em?" Sera asks.
"..."
"Emily..."
"I'll see you later, Sera. Bye."
Sera pocketed her phone and sighed. Ever since her father died, Emily's personality did a total 180. She was an adventurous little kid, now she's more reserved and rarely smiles. Much to Sera and Navin's dismay.
It's not like Sera doesn't understand what they are going through. She's lost both of her parents at a young age and now lives with her alcoholic aunt. So yeah, Sera knows a thing or two about loss.
However, she still maintains her out-going and bubbly personality. Watching Emily drown in sorrow though, is killing her. And now they're moving away, with no one to support them.
Suddenly, Sera had an idea.
'I'm sure they won't mind a little surprise visit from their bestest friend in the world!' she thought.
The next day the drive took several hours until Sera arrived at Silas' old house.
*knock knock*
No answer.
"He-llo?" Sera called out.
'Their car is still here..'
Sera circled around the large house when she found a window open. 'It's not breaking and entering, just entering.'
"Yo! Emily? Navin? Mrs. Hayes? Anyone?" She puffed a strand of her black locks from her face while her forest green eyes searched the rooms.
Not upstairs...
...or the kitchen...
...or the backyard...
...or anywhere!
'The last place to check is the basement.'
The stairs creaked under her weight as she crept down. "Um, hello~?"
Still nothing. In the corner of her eye, Sera noticed another door. Inside was another stairwell.
"Jeez, how many stairs does this house have?" she mumbled. After a few more moments of walking, she saw an opening.
"HOLY SUGAR HONEY ICED TEA!"
Sera stood amazed at the world in front of her. 'It's like freaking Narnia, well, minus the wardrobe.'
Mythical creatures were everywhere and the wildlife was exotic and surreal. She walked around for a bit before reality hit her.
If she found this place...
...then the Hayes must have too.
Panic settled in and Sera took off in a random direction. It seemed like she ran for hours (she only ran for 5 minutes) when Sera came across a dirt road. A couple hundred feet ahead of her was a person.
"Hey! Excuse me!" she yelled.
The person turned around to show a small elderly woman. She smiled softly as Sera jogged up to her.
"What can I do for you?" the elder woman inquired.
"Um, have you seen two kids and a woman around by any chance?"
The woman frowned a little. "I'm afraid not, my dear."
"Damn it," she muttered under her breath, "Do you know where the nearest town or gas station or something?"
"The nearest town is Kanalis."
"Kansas?"
"Kanalis, my dear," the woman chuckled.
"Oh...and that is where?"
"Windsor."
"Oh...and Windsor is where?"
"Child, you are in the land of Alledia."
Sera nodded slowly, taking in everything. 'Yeah, defiantly in another world.'
"I'm going there myself. If you would like you could accompany me," the woman suggested.
The teenage girl beamed. "Oh, thank you miss-"
"Annette," the woman smiled.
"Thank you Miss Annette! My name is Sera by the way."
"A pleasure Sera. Come now! We must be going," Annette said.
'For an old lady she sure walks fast.'
Sera matches Annette's pace when she noticed a necklace around Annette. "That's a beautiful necklace," she commented.
Annette looked at the amulet hanging around her neck and sighed. "Yes it's beautiful in design, but also deadly."
Sera raised an eyebrow. "Eh?"
She smiled. "Ah, nevermind."
It was dark now and the two females were sitting comfortably (not) around a small fire.
"You are not from this world, correct?" Annette said suddenly.
"It's that obvious?" asks Sera.
Annette nodded. "What's your purpose for coming to Alledia, if I may ask?"
"I think my friends may have found this world and I just want to make sure they're alright."
"Not to worry you, but these days no one is alright," Annette said gravely.
Sera gave a questioning look and frowned.
"Ever since the Elf King came into power humans and humanoids alike cower in fear. He is a tyrant that rules with an iron fist and he won't hesitate to kill."
Sera shivered.
"Don't fret Sera," Annette gave a reassuring smile, "All evil will eventually succumb to good."
Before responding, she heard voices not to far away. 'More travelers?'
"Sera, go hide," Annette said in a firm tone.
"Huh? Why?"
"Go. Hide. Now. Whatever you do, do not come out."
Sera knelt behind nearby bushes. She saw a group of elves surround the elder woman; weapons drawn.
"It seems as though you found me," Annette sighed and stood up.
An elf who looked to be in charge commanded, "You've caused us a lot of trouble, old hag! Give up the stone!"
Annette chuckled. "I'm afraid I cannot."
Sera silently gasped as the elf went to strike her with his sword. Suddenly, a green mist shot out from the amulet and send the elf flying.
"You boys are in way over your heads." Annette's eyes glowed the same green dangerously. Two more elves charged but she engulfed both in the green energy and threw them.
'Damn! She pretty badass for an old lady!'
One by one each of the elves were defeated. Then without warning, an arrow sailed through the air and pierced Annette's side. Sera stifled a scream. Quickly, the woman located the hidden elf and rendered him unconscious, then collapsed.
"MISS ANNETTE!" Sera jumped out of her hiding place and knelt at her side. " Oh no! Oh no no no no no NO!" She grabbed the arrow but a hand stopped her.
"T-To l-late...for me," Annette gasped as more of the crimson liquid seeped out.
"Don't say that! I can save you!" Sera said, tears escaping her eyes.
"C-Child, p-protect this," she rasped, handing Sera the green amulet, "A-And r-remember...d-don't lose y-your self. N-Now go! Before m-more c-come!"
Sera shook her head. "No! I won't leave you!"
"Foolish girl," Annette smiled. The sound of more footsteps alerted that reinforcements were coming. "G-Go, please. A-As my l-last wish."
She sniffed and wiped her eyes. "I'm sorry." Sera tied the stone around her neck and took off.
Never looking back...
P.S. WHO'S READY FOR THE NEW BOOK? TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK WILL HAPPEN IN BOOK 6!