Chapter 1 / The Creation
Carter/
The creation of everything begins somewhere, and though it might not be known why, every creation has a purpose. Some people spend their entire lives trying to figure out why they were placed on earth. Others are born with a purpose. I'm one of the luckier of our kind because I've known what I was meant to do before I hit age 5. All my life I've only had one dream, to stand on that Olympic podium with a gold medal around my neck, and I've spent my entire life fighting for the dream I share with thousands of people.
I was only four years old when my mom signed me up for my first gymnastics class. Within weeks, I was the best toddler at my gym and when I was six, I was performing gravity-defying tricks most people only dream of doing. That year, I set on the path to becoming an elite. Most people wonder why there aren't many of us, but they would understand if they saw how we literally eat, breathe, and sleep gymnastics.
As I grew older and training hours became longer, most of my friends were homeschool, but I decided to continue my education with a regular schooling system. I didn't do it for the friends or anything else, my parents simply couldn't afford the added on cost of a private tutor, and they certainly didn't have the time or patience to teach me themselves.
Then, on my 15th birthday, my parents told me of a scholarship program to an elite school in the United Kingdom. A world class gymnasium had opened up on the campus and my coach wanted to train me there. I am his highest level gymnast and the only one he's ever trained to win Worlds more than once. In fact, I've won every year I've competed. My coach always tells me about competing in the Olympics one day. That's the only reason I put myself through all the training.
My name is Carter James Barlow and I am currently the best female gymnast in the world. I spend 6 hours of my life, seven days a week, training for a dream that could shatter at any given moment. My body has endured more physical pain and injury than most people will in a life time. I only take the required amount of credits needed to graduate high school. I moved to a country that is 8 hours away from my home by plane. I live to fulfill a dream that is nearly impossible, and every day I ask myself, why do I do it? Is it really worth it? What if I don't make it? These are the risks I have to take if I want to be the best. This is what I have to do if I want that gold medal. My purpose is to win. Gymnastics is my creation.
This is how I've spent my life up until this moment and my move into Anubis House is just another step I have to take on my journey to the gold. As I stand in front of the car meant to take me to my new home, for the first time in my life, I feel scared and alone. For the first time in my life, I'm doubting my purpose. I'm questioning my creation.
Authors Note/ This is kind of like a prologue to set up the next chapter. I know its not the most interesting thing because nothing really happens, but the point of this chapter is to give an overview of Carter's life before she enters the Anubis House. Also, this story will only be told through Carter and Jerome's points of view. Please review if you read it and I would appreciate constructive criticism because I really am striving to improve my writing. I haven't written much of anything in a long time so this is just my first attempt at getting back into the swing of things.
- Keira