A/N: So I'm really busy at the moment. I'm taking a class online as well as doing a crap ton of summer work. I am also doing an improve camp/class thing for 2 weeks. I don't know exactly when I will update, but I hope to do it as quickly as possible.
Update as of Jan 3, 2014: This chapter has been newly edited and improved.
The fast boy couldn't quite put his finger on it, but…something felt different. The air almost felt…foreshadowing, if that made any sense. It also felt dark, like there were shadows everywhere.
The boy started walking faster. For some reason, he was always hungry. He ate and ate, but he never became full. So now, he was looking for more berries and maybe a squirrel (He could actually run fast enough to catch one!). He spotted a promising bush a few feet away and raced towards it, struggling to keep his speed under control.
He was about to reach for the bush when a bright light burst from behind it. The boy yelled out in shock and jumped back, shielding his eyes. He squinted, trying to make out the shadows that were emerging from the light.
"There he is!" The boy's arm slowly lowered as the light died down. The boy looked up, his mouth dropping in shock as a very tall, very large man lumbered towards him, arms outstretched in welcoming.
"Uh…" The boy stared.
"Ah, I get it." The man smiled and opened his arms wider. "My name is Athánatos, my dear boy, and you are very important." The man held out his hand.
The boy glanced at the man's hand and then back at his face. He did that a few times, not really sure what to do or say.
"I'm, uh, sorry, but I don't know who you are." The boy glanced back up at the man's face. The man laughed.
"No worries, my boy! You have never met me before anyways. But-" The man leaned closer, "-I know about your memory troubles. I can help you."
The boy's eyes widened as he glanced back up, "You can?"
The man nodded, "Of course! But you must come back with me."
The boy knew that he probably shouldn't trust the man. He had just met him! But there was something about him...Besides, he wanted to know about his memories, no matter the risk. He nodded, "Yeah, okay. Sure."
The man grinned and, after whispering a few words, a portal appeared and they both stepped through it.
The girl grumbled as she stalked through the forest. There wasn't an animal in sight, and she was really hungry. She was frustrated, but she was also nervous.
Clouds darkened the sky, making her shiver whenever she glanced up. She glared at the sky accusingly, blaming it for the lack of animals that were supposed to be out and about.
It was then that she heard rustling from a nearby cluster of bushes. Grinning, she quietly stalked over to it and held up her bow, only to almost drop it in shock as a giant, blue light erupted from the bushes. She fell back and scrambled away, just barely managing to hold her bow and arrow up threateningly.
Two people emerged from the light, a boy and an old man. The boy looked around curiously while the man smiled at her.
"Who are you?" she growled, "Answer me or I'll shoot you!"
The boy's head snapped towards her. They both stared at each other for a while, he curiously and she glaring.
"I am here to help you." The old man said, "I know about your memory issues, and I'd be happy to explain if you came with me."
The girl's eyes widened for a moment before narrowing, "How do I know you're telling the truth?"
"You don't." The man replied, "But what other choice do you have?"
The girl thought for a moment. True, she did have a choice. She could go with this man, or she could stay here and wander around until her memories came back—if her memories ever came back that is. She sighed and stood up, "Fine, but only because you can explain why I can't remember."
The magician sat in her field, petting her rabbit as she concentrated on a flower in the field.
"Alakazam! Abracadabra! Something!" Over and over she shouted, but the flower stayed the same. She yelled out in frustration and fell back, still petting the rabbit.
"Ugh, I don't know how to do that thing again, Giovanni." She didn't know where the name had come from, but when she had decided to name the rabbit, the name popped into her head, "I don't even remember what I said."
The rabbit just watched her.
She sighed, "Maybe it was my imagination. Maybe you just came back just because. You know what I mean?"
The rabbit stared at her.
The magician suddenly sat up, scaring the rabbit away, "What am I doing? I'm talking to a bunny! I must really be going crazy."
"Yeah, I agree. Talking to bunnies is kind of weird."
The girl whirled around in surprise and saw three people standing behind her: an old man, a boy, and a girl.
"What-Who are you?"
The boy shrugged, "I don't know. I'm assuming you don't either?"
Her jaw dropped as the old man spoke, "I can help you with your powers, young one."
"Wait, powers?" The blonde girl asked. The magician ignored her as she stared at the man hopefully.
"You can help? Really?" The man nodded.
"Yes, but I need you to come with me. There are important matters that we need to discuss."
"Important matters? Um, okay…I guess." She stood up. She might as well go with him. She had been getting lonely, and Giovanni had been her only companion. It would be nice to actually talk to people and have them talk back.
Besides, what did she have to lose?
The boy cackled as he ran through the snow. He knew that he shouldn't be wasting precious energy and calories, seeing as he had limited food, but he was having too much fun.
For however long he had been here (He lost track at about ten days), he had only been having fun. He played in the snow, he climbed trees, and he pretended to fight bad guys with the toys he found in that belt. Sure, he had taken care to make sure of his survival. He built a shelter to keep the wind out, he made himself some warmer clothes using fur, he made fires, and he hunted animals for food.
His fun was interrupted though when a sudden bright light erupted in front of him. He skidded to a stop and held his staff up in defense. He tried to look intimidating as four people came out of the light.
"Ah! There you are!" The older man walked up to him. He held out his staff and growled.
"Stay back. I know how to use this thing." He actually didn't, but they didn't need to know that. The redheaded boy held up his hands.
"Dude, calm down. I don't think we're here to hurt you."
The younger boy stared at him, confused, "What do you mean by 'I don't think?'"
The redhead shrugged, "I have no idea what's going on really, but this guy seems trustworthy. Well, kind of anyway."
The ebony blinked, "Who are you?"
The three teens shrugged while the older man just smiled, "You will all find out soon enough, but first you need to come with me. There is something very important that we need to discuss."
"What is it?" the ebony asked.
The older man only smirked, "You'll see." The boy frowned, but decided to comply. His solo games had made him long for a playmate, and this might be the only chance that he would get. He took a step forward.
And with that, the five went back through the light, four of them not knowing what was waiting for them on the other side.
A/N: Another thing that is keeping me busy is that I'm in the process of writing a book. I haven't gotten much done, but I have made some progress, which I find really awesome (Seeing as I started all over. I didn't like what I first had very much.). Please just bare with me this summer. I have a lot to do and not as much time as I'd like. Thank you for sticking with me though. It's really appreciated! Review!
Love,
Browniesarethebest
