Two Dimensions
Chapter 1 - A New Deal

As Katie sat in American History class, her thoughts began to drift. This
class is so boring, she thought to herself, sighing contently.

Her teacher, Mr. Tom Kitchen, looked up from his desk, his
eyes moving from one student to the next. "Today, we will be playing a
round of Jeopardy to help you study for your upcoming test tomorrow."

Despite the fact the game would be based upon chapters 20 and 21 of their
history books, a few of Katie's classmates seemed thrilled about the idea.
After all, it was Jeopardy. Who didn't like the game?

The teacher's voice sounded again once all the commotion had simmered.
"This time I think Chelsea will start the game-"

Suddenly, before Katie's teacher could finish speaking, the lights began to
flicker on and off in the room.

"What's going on," began on of her classmates, looking around
nervously, as if he was afraid something was going to jump out and bite him.
Katie noticed the teacher exiting the classroom muttering to himself about how
the lighting was checked yesterday. The unexpected flashes startled everyone.
Everyone except Katie, that is.

"Damn," she whispered aloud. "There's always something." Katie
knew what was happening. She had seen it before. She had witnessed it
before. It was a demon.

While everyone continues to look around the room and chatter amongst
themselves, no one seemed to notice the teacher's chair.

Where's that gun when I need it, thought Katie mercilessly. It the chair
there he sat, the demon she knew would come, smirking evilly.

She then took a second to look at him; I mean really get a good look at the evil man sitting on her teacher's chair. He was wearing flannel jeans, gray t-shirt, black shoes, a black jacket to go over his shirt, and those eyes, those big black eyes, it sent shivers done her spine.

"Well, well," began the demon, "how is everyone doing today?" Of
course, no one responded. It was a demon after all. It was surprising the
room stayed conscious for his visit.

"I am here to give one of you the chance of a life time," he said proudly.
The demon surveyed the small group of students before him. It was an odd
bunch.

Katie took yet another moment to look at a few of her classmates. Her eyes fell upon one of her good friends, Veronica, or Ronnie. Ronnie was wearing a black collar with a nice brown top over it, she also had brown dress pants on, and her hair was a light blonde color with her hair pulled back into a pony tail.

Katie's eyes then fell on her newest friend Chelsea. She wore a blue collar (name brand no doubt) she had brown hair, today it wasn't in a ponytail, it was out, just flowing like the wind, she had tan pants on, blue shoes, and a little bit of eyeliner and mascara.

She then fell upon a guy she used to like Alec. She noticed his skater boy hair, a light blonde color, he wore a nice light blue collar, with black pants, with his classy blue nickie shoes, she also noticed his light blue eyes, and she could just get lost in those eyes.

And then his eyes fell upon her.

"Katie," he said suddenly. "My darling!" All eyes in the room fell
on her. "Come here," he continued. Katie only looked at him. "Don't
be afraid. No harm will be fall you."

Reluctantly, Katie stood from her seat, but went no further. The demon
continued. "You, my dear, have the opportunity to do something great!"
Katie watched him. He seemed so excited. "What do say? Will you take the
chance? Will you go?"

"Um," she started, unsure of how to respond. "I can't…I don't
want to go anywhere." Her brow furrowed suddenly, confusion setting in,
along with curiosity. "Where would you send me anyway?"

"To an era when the Romans and Saxons ruled." Katie's eyes widened.
"To an era when a man named Arthur became king."

"Well, isn't that something," said Katie, slightly shocked.

"Yes, it's fascinating I know."

"And what will happened if I accept your offer," Katie inquired.

"Your soul will leave your body."

"My soul will leave my body," she said outraged. "I'll be dead!"

"No," he countered, "not dead. Just in a small, slightly evasive coma
for the rest of eternity."

Katie's classmates were beginning to get restless. They were completely
freaked out. Everyone got up from their chairs, running about wildly,
desperately wanting out. The demon was having none of it.

"Oh, no, this just won't do," he said arrogantly. He muttered few
words. "Sit a spell," he yelled. The entire class fell to the floor,
unable to move.

Katie turns to the demon, glaring daggers at him. "Let them go!"

"The only way I will let them go is if you accept my offer." Katie
looked back at her classmates, and then her gaze returned to the demon. The smirk
on his face only got bigger as her anger grew.

"Fine," she yelled. "I'll do it!"

"Excellent," he said smiling from ear to ear. "Alright, were to
begin…ah, I think this will do." He paused a moment, clearing his throat.
As he began to chant the spell, a shield began to engulf her body.

"Okay…this is awkward."

The demon was nearly done. "…send this soul to a place before the final
battle. To the place where Arthur became King!"

And in an instant, Katie was gone. When her eyes opened, she took in her
surroundings, face to face with a world she thought she would never see.