A.N.- Haven't written one of these in a while. No, this chapter does not have anything Pokemon related in it. But this story will feature a lot of Pokemon stuff soon and later on. So that's why it is here. Hope you enjoy. I will be extensively editing this and the other story before publishing more. I was given a really nice review filled with constructive criticism (on the other story), and I want to fix those errors. If you want to know when it is edited, give my announcement story a follow. It is where I will announce everything.
Hello there, I suppose you're here to hear my tale. I also suppose you won't believe what I say. You're probably just thinking this is all fiction. Nothing I'll say will convince you otherwise. But, I'll share my side of the story, in hope that I'm wrong. Let's start on the day that set everything into motion for me.
I wake up in the morning, and get ready for the day. I get all my work done as quickly as possible. Then I bake a batch of cookies, to share with my friends. I head out to meet up with said friends in the woods. I arrive, and everyone else is sitting around the table in the clearing. Orson is sitting at the far head of the table, where he can see everyone that comes in from our usual path. Behind him I can see an ancient oak that stands out among the other trees. In the evening it partially blocks out the sun, casting a shadow over the table. It makes his dark green skin appear much lighter as he leans on the table. If he's leaning on the table, that means he showed up early for once, and was annoyed to see he was first. Luckily he lacks the classic orc temper. On the left, positioned towards the middle, is Jackie. She has her feet up on the table, with the back of her head resting on her hands. I've never met a more laid-back goblin. Opposite of her sits Arnfried, tossing an axe from hand to hand. He is the strongest of the group, though Orson would disagree.
"What took you so long Comgal?" Orson asks.
"At least the table is still covered in light, unlike the last time you showed up. The cookies I made took a bit longer than I thought. If you want to bug me more, you don't need any," I respond. We continue to chat, until the table is in the dark. Then everyone pulls out the baskets we brought, and we have a nice shared dinner. "Arnfried and I have to go now. We have a project that is due soon, so we need to get to bed at a reasonable time," Jackie says after supper. We bid them farewell, then Orson and I chat more. As the evening draws to a close, the two of us are lying on the grassy ground, leaning against the oak.
"I know we don't talk about this kind of stuff much, because we're all trying to take a break from stress when together, but what do you think of recent events in Racnovur?" Orson asks.
"You mean all the natural disasters?" I question.
"Those, and all the other weird things going on," Orson answers.
"They have me concerned. Especially since I'm powerless to prevent them. If there was anything I could do to help, I would. No matter what the risk," I say.
"I don't know if I'd go that far, but I'm worried too. You know it is bad when the mages and clerics can't find a reasonable way to explain it," he responds.
"This tree brings me a bit of comfort. Remember the stories that our parents used to tell us about it?" I ask.
"You mean the ones about how it chooses heroes in times of need? I don't believe in fairy tales. They haven't helped us before," Orson says.
"I know it isn't likely, but it'd be nice if it was true. Especially if it picked one of us. Then we could help out," I say.
"Yeah… Good night Comgal. I still have a bit of a trek back to my village. See you next time!" he says before walking off.
"Night! Have a safe journey!" I call out after him. Feeling tired, I decide that I'll go to sleep leaning on the tree. No need to move if I'm comfy, and I don't have anywhere to be the next day.
Orson, you say you wish to be a hero?
Yes. More than anything, I wish to save the people in Racnovur.
And you say you'll do anything?
I will do anything to help.
Then I will grant you the ability to do so. When you wake up, you will be in the Ranumta region.
What? How will that help me be a hero?
I'm out of time. I'll have someone meet with you there. Everything will be explained as you go.