Prologue to Street Magic 1
Introduction:
Have you read Street Magic, by Tamora Pierce? Well, if you have, you'll certainly find it easy to understand the story. This story is mainly based on the fact stated in the original book. Remember, in the book, Evvy told Briar that she was sold by her mother? Well, this story is going to inform you all about that process. Oh yes, this is only the first part of the WHOLE story. (Part 1, so don't miss the coming up edition of the Prologue to Street Magic 2!)
From the Author:
This story might seem a little boring to readers, but as you know, it is only the first part of the whole adventure. I'm still working on the second one, and try describing it to bring tears to reader's eyes. Please excuse my inexperience at writing due to the fact that I'm only twelve!
Well, Enjoy…
Evumeimei pushed her ear against the wooden door to eavesdrop when she heard the whispers.
"How about five davs?" a rough female voice asked hoarsely.
"She's just an emaciated girl Jill! Girls ain't worth no more than three davs, and you know it just as well as your name! So don't even try thinking about cheating me!" a strange accented voice bawled.
"Would you keep your ugly voice down a little? What if Evvy hears you?" the other one murmured desperately.
It's ma all right! Evvy told herself firmly. "But what are they talking about?"
"Evumeimei Dingzai of Yanjing will not be sold for less than two davs no matter what Sirmiglyew! Look at her, a brave young girl with a great level of abilities who's going to be working long hours as a slave! How could you possibly say such a shaming price like that?" Jill asked dismayed.
What's going on? Who are they talking about? Asked Evvy weakly to herself. Although the girl had already guessed the answers to her own questions, she still refused to admit it. As a ragged kid-beggar in Yanjing, it wouldn't be surprising at all if you get sold as a slave. Evvy had witnessed her street friends, being forced to leave their homes because of the poor income their parents are earning by begging day and night. The poor girl had always felt sorry for those poor children and thought of those incidents as direful, but now, it was time to feel that way for herself.
The girl couldn't believe her ears. She was still too young to face the cruel world alone, nor did she know how to survive in it.
"Alright Jillumia, how about three davs? Don't tell me that you're still unsatisfied!"
Jillumia Dingzai nodded, and showed relief in her expression. Her muscles relaxed when she abruptly said, "Three davs it is then!"
The adult beggar stood up, and smiled murkily at the low classed men. Tears were just about rolled down the mother's cheeks when the stranger opened the door for her. Jillumia thanked him mournfully, and walked right into Evvy.
Run Evvy get away from here! The girl ordered her legs fiercely, feeling absurd about herself. Her legs disobeyed, they remained where they were, and froze.
The already ragged girl stared into her mother's eyes with daggers, and the startled female adult avoided. There was a silent moment, then, Jill begun stammering. "Please do understand Evvy, my prudent darling," she entreated.
Before she could finish, Evvy bellowed, "No mother, I don't understand, and I never will!" The girl ran without the slightest idea of where she's heading to without looking back. She bit into lips with hatred, trying to swallow down the tears, but also making a crease to let the blood ooze out. She'd always thought of her mother as benevolent, but now….
Finally, she came to a halt in front of a dirty wall. Evvy leaned against the wall, and curled herself beside it. She couldn't hold the rage anymore, the girl sobbed with fear and hatred.
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"So, we're shipping her to Chammur tomorrow, are we not?"
Jill nodded with sorrow, "Yes Ranimianygi, tomorrow," counting the davs in her pockets. Ranimianygi quickly got out three davs, and carefully handed them to the women. He bowed like a gentleman would.
To be continued
What's going to happen to Evvy? Find out in the next story Prologue to Street Magic 2 (will be ready soon)