A New Start
"Where am I?"
Was the first thing I said out loud when I woke to only be surrounded by a thick forest and dried brown …leaves? Yeah they were leaves only something was off on them, though I couldn't tell what it was. I slowly got up, only to fall back down due to a massive headache keeping me down. I looked around for a clue on my location. I then panicked to find nothing but an endless dense forest and by my side less than a few feet was an old army green duffel bag. I scooted over to and opened it up to find a set of cloths, strange money that looks like it came from a board game, a large hunting knife and a pistol with ammunition. I then looked at myself to realize I was almost naked and quickly put on the cloths given to me, thankful no one was nearby to see me and the strangest part beside them fitting perfectly is that I felt use to them, like I wore it once before. I then noticed at my new attire which had green cargo pants, a dark green t-shirt, an olive hoodie and black boots. Must have liked green I thought and with that I got up easier that time and looked up to the horizon to see nothing but trees, I then turned all the way until I saw a peak of a building that seemed nearby. I then gathered 'my' belongings and got ready for my journey. Only I then thought of a problem that was most obvious to me and what frightened me the most.
Who am I?
It was a bright and sunny day in the small town of Beach City. Everyone was up and about on their lives; the Beach City Fries opened having a busy day, the beach was actually packed since a while from all the monster attacks and the day seemed perfect, even for the Crystal Gems. Everyone, including the Gems, were enjoying the sun and taking in the sweet relief of relaxation, something rare from all the said monster attacks. "Steven don't go out in the sun without sunscreen!" a worried blue skinned woman screamed as a young, pudgy brown-haired boy burst out the doors of the headquarters to the beach to have 'fun in the sun'. "WOO SUMMER!" Steven screamed happily as he ran to the water as he stripped down to his bathing suit and jumped into the dark blue ocean. The gems followed as well in their swimming suits to actually enjoy a day without saving humanity from certain annihilation. It was a beautiful day and no one could enjoy themselves more, nothing could ruin it. Well except for a new stranger arriving into town bringing in more trouble.
As I got closer to the town I saw a bunch of people enjoying themselves at the beach, thinking I needed to have fun too, still though I needed to find out where I was and who I was. I then headed over to a nearby snack bar and saw a husky man with a fry shaped hat working a fryer. "Uhm, hello?" I asked politely the man then jerked his head to me and gave me a smile, "What can I get you?" he asked politely backed. "Well I was wondering where am I" I asked he then gave me a strange look and said "Beach City of course, haven't you seen the signs?" he said pointing to the water tower. I blushed felling stupid and apologized to the man and thanked him, but I still had to figure out who I was. As I walked along a board walk I noticed how nice the town was, and how much it felt better than a lot of the towns I was in, wait… towns? I then started to get my memory starting roughly when I was 8, I remembered I was in my room when a strange tall man came in smiling saying something I couldn't quite understand; "Son, you will do great things in this world I know it, this is why when your older you will know the family tradition…" then suddenly while I was trying to remember my headache seemed to split again causing server pain and resulted in me screaming my head off. He knows. We need to act now. The pain then immediately stopped and I looked around to see who said that, only to find people passing by giving me crazed looks. I then rushed to a nearby public restroom and washed my face with cold refreshing water, I then looked up to see my face for the first time since I woke up. I wasn't the prettiest but I was at least somewhat good-looking: I had black scruffy hair, somewhat white tanned skin and hazel eyes, I then also noticed a weird black dog tag, I then examined it to find nothing on it. I then shook off the nervous feeling while leaving the bathroom to see the board walk cleared out. (This day could not get any weirder) I thought walking towards the beach felling stupid I thought I heard voices in my head. Only it did when I heard a woman scream and I spun my attention to a giant worm appearing from the water, or at least I thought it was a worm or it had the same features as it. I then shook off the debate in my mind as the 'worm' landed on the beach and started attacking citizens. I then had no idea what to do until I remembered the gun and knife in my bag and quickly pulled both out. I looked back up to the worm and saw it was now attacking a group of people trapped by a wall. Without even realizing what I was doing I started to run down the pier towards the worm pulling out the knife and making a giant leap on top of the worm. I started stabbing repeatedly as I landed giving the people enough time to flee, then it spouted weird-looking blood or what I though was at least blood. It shook violently but I held on determined to kill it or at least wound it. Thankfully everyone cleared out just as the worm tried to crush me against the wall causing rocks to fall; I then pulled out my gun and opened fire. I knew it was hurt by the ear ripping screech it made, as it moved away from the wall I leaped down to the sand and finished it off with a few more shots to its head. As it laid motionless on the beach I let out a dry laugh before the voices came back. Maybe he will be the one to end it all. Maybe. I then squeezed my head, thankfully the pain was less but with all the energy I used to kill the worm my world went black, but not until I saw four figures running up to me and faint words being tossed around;
"…..what was that…." A female voiced asked in a worried tone.
"….crystal worm….guy…." This time a boy said excitedly.
"…..inside…temple…." Another female only more dominant then the other voices.
"….is he a gem?" From the same boy again.
"no….he's a… it can't be…..garnet look" A younger female asked.
"….hurry were losing him….." Back to the other one, perhaps the one called Garnet?
I then stopped trying to listen, it took up too much energy and instead, let the world around me consume me into darkness
OK not bad for a first story right?...right?
oh well not my best but I hope to do better in the future.
Ideas and comments are always welcomed.
Until next time see yooooooooooou later!
