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Chapter 1: Leaving the Ranch
Elena sighed and tied her long ebony hair back in a ponytail, then reached for her apron.
"Hello! Elena, I'm here." a voice called cheerfully. Elena smiled sadly and wiped the tears from her sapphire eyes.
"Hello, Colt." Coltia; or Colt, as she was more commonly known, looked at her friend worriedly.
"What's the matter, Elena? You're usually so cheerful. Did. . .did something happen?" Elena sighed and stood.
"I'm at my wits end, Colt. I know that there's something bigger out there that I could be a part of. But. . .I'm stuck here. My father forbids me to leave the ranch. He says the world is too big for a fifteen year old girl. It just isn't fair! I want to be free. . .like the wind." Colt rolled her eyes.
"Oh, Elena! I just don't understand you sometimes. You claim you want a life of freedom, but you don't take it. Who cares if you're only fifteen? If you want to leave, then just go for it! I'll cover for you. Well, somehow." Elena looked at Colt, surprised.
"You would do that for me? Colt, I don't know if I-" Coltia interupted.
"Now you listen to me, Missy! Your mom, dad, sister, and I can handle the ranch just fine without you. I'm tired of seeing you so miserable! Go and find your adventure. But. . .promise you won't get killed? I may be your best friend, but I also like having a job." she was obviously joking around at the last part, but even though she knew Elena was capable of holding her own, she still badgered her friend into promising she would be careful before Elena packed a few of her things and some food supplies.
"Thank you, Colt! Wish me luck!" she called as she walked down the path leading to the outskirts of the village.
"Good luck, Elena! Promise to come back and visit!" Colt called back.