Hello there! This is my second attempt of writing, since the first was, well, I wasn't really proud. Anyways, I hope that this will get a better view of this new story. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own Rise of the Guardians
(I wish I did though...)
Prologue
It was a cool night. Green leaves fell gently to the ground. Spring has just recently arrived, and it was as peaceful as ever. There was something off though. The wind was blowing harder than usual, still remaining its gentleness. A pair of emerald green eyes opened, seeing the bright moon shining down on her from the sky. The owner of those eyes was a girl, around the age of eighteen.
She had long, brown flowing locks and she wore a white, long-sleeved blouse, black knee-length shorts, and black leather boots protecting her feet.
She took in a breath, then another, then another. The girl sat up, feeling the soft grass that she was lying on. Pain suddenly shoots up her stomach. Agh! Her body gives in, letting her lying back down on the ground. She sits up again; this time, leaning against a nearby tree. "Where am I?" She asked, surprised by the sound of her voice. It was surprisingly smooth and creamy. She glanced up the shining moon, waiting for an answer. She looks around her. "Looks like I'm alone..."
The brown-haired girl stands up carefully, suddenly spotting a black bow and a quiver of arrows. She walked up to it, staring at it in fascination. She takes an arrow, and decided to try it out. Turn around, a voice said. Shocked, she turns around to see a dead tree, its thin branches barren. By instinct, she places the arrow on the bow, aiming at the tree's center. She quickly releases it, hitting dead center. Green, healthy leaves sprouted out the branches, making the tree blend with the rest of the trees.
You are Caroline Avera, the spirit of Spring.
Caroline turns to see no one, but to see the moon staring at her. "The spirit of Spring?" she called out. "Guess the Moon doesn't talk much, huh?"
She picks up the bow and quiver and slung it over her body. Then all of the sudden, the wind started picking up, carrying Caroline up in the air. "Woah!" she exclaimed. She saw the dense forest below her, hearing the soft chirping of birds. Everything smelled of pine and fruit. It was a magical feeling. The wind started playing with her; it shifted her around, making sure she was comfortable, and let her soar through the sky. She let out a cheerful laugh, "Yeah! This is awesome!" She started to ride the wind professionally, as if she had done it before. Caroline starts to descend. "Uh, what's happening?" The wind dies out, leaving Caroline to free fall to the ground.
"Ahh! Help!" she screamed.
As if to command to her words, vines sprouted out of trees and formed a net, catching her. She let out a sigh of relief, then grinned. Who knew being the spirit of Spring had its advantages? The vines set her down to the ground, and Caroline silently thanked it. She walked to a small town, people still awake and talking.
She smiled warmly and waves in front of a woman, "Hello!" The woman ignores her. Caroline tilts her head in confusion, but shrugs it off. She then heard crying. A child crying? She walks up to the little boy sobbing. "Hey, what's wrong?" she asks. The boy ignores her. "It's gonna be alright. Come on, cheer up," she said. She tried to hug the boy. Key word: tried.
She went through the boy.
She lets out a surprised gasp. It was as if she was a ghost. Caroline stood up, trying to get the towns people's attention. "Hello?" she called out.
"Hello?"
A woman then passed through her. Caroline clasped her chest, feeling the cold hollow feeling of being walked through.
She ran back into the forest and leans against a sturdy tree. She stared up at the moon, who was staring back intently. "Any reason you brought me here?"
No answer.
She let out a sigh and snuggled up beside the tree. Vines started crawling up her body, covering it like a blanket.
Who am I?
was the last thought before she drifted into deep sleep.
Good? Bad? Please review! This is just part one of the prologue; I know, the prologue is supposed to be short, but I just want you readers to understand how things are like that, etc. when you read the story. So, again, please review!
And I suggest you visit starskulls, she's a good friend, AND she writes amazing stories ;)
I'm gonna post part 2 after at least 3 reviews :)
See you there!
-Dakota
