Chapter 3 The First Task

Two days later I was packing supplies for the journey I had told my friends and family that I was taking a holiday backpacking around Germany.

I felt anxious and worried I couldn't eat or drink anything but at the same time I knew I had to save them from the curse.

At last I was ready, Valon and Axel led me to an old oak door that suddenly flew open and I was pulled in by a gust of wind.

I saw a flash of colour and found myself in an extraordinary land, suddenly the door slammed shut.

I began to look around frantically for Valon and Axel when I felt someone tap my shoulder and there they were laughing.

Ahead of me I could see in the distance snowy mountains and a palace glinting in the sun and in front of my eyes a magnificent forest full of ripe hanging fruit, I began picking the fruit and was about to bite into one when Valon snatched it out of my hand and threw it on the ground.

"What did you do that for?" I snapped

"The fruit is full of poison I just saved your life". Valon said bluntly

I was about to say thank you to Valon when Axel" You got a lot to learn".

We journey on to the Cave Of Evil "Anna In this cave lives a handsome yet deadly creature you must defeat but remember one thing do not look at him ".

Valon said "His name is Adder and you must kill him with this dagger and use this shield as a mirror to protect yourself.

I backed away shaking as Axel placed the dagger and shield in to my hands.

And Valon tied the blindfold over my eyes and pushed me forward.

I slowly made my way over to mouth of the cave.

There was a smell of rats, rotting flesh and musty stale air.

I coughed and felt sick.

I could hear hissing in the distance and hear the crushing and crunching of bones under my feet.

A cold wind blew through the cave sending a shiver up my spine and drops of icy water falling on to my head.

I called "Adder come and met your match".

Suddenly a rush of wind sent me flying to the mouth of the cave.

I ripped off my blindfold and picked up my shield and saw the most horrific creature reflected in my shield.

Its eyes were flashing red and a evil smirk was on his face.

"You're the most beautiful creature in the world show me your face darling " said Adder

I felt drawn to him as if some force was pulling my head round but I knew I had to resist him.

"Come closer adder so I may kiss you". I said

As he came closer I could see in my shield hideous snakes hissing and wriggling on his head, I could feel his hot breath on my neck".

I launched my dagger backwards in to Adder.

I heard a blood curdling scream escape, Adders lips as he fell dying to the ground.

Axel and valon ran over to me and engulfed me in group hug.