Chapter 9

Emerson and Justin sat in Emerson's living room reading through Emerson's magic book.

"We have been looking for hours!" Justin shouted. "Why can't we find anything?"

"I don't know!" Emerson shouted. "This is frustrating!"

Emerson's doorbell rang.

"I really hope it's not those siblings who need to fetch a pail of water again," Emerson said.

Emerson got up and opened the door to see Mr. Gold.

"Mr. Gold," Emerson said.

"Hello, Mr. Booth," Mr. Gold said. "I've come bearing a gift."

"What's the price?" Emerson asked.

"Gifts do not come with a price," Mr. Gold said. "Besides, we're not making a deal."

"Okay," Emerson said. "What's the gift?"

Mr. Gold held out a magic bean.

"Is that…" Emerson began to ask.

"A magic bean," Mr. Gold replied. "It can transport you to another realm."

"Thank you," Emerson said taking the bean.

"I want you to use it and get out of here," Mr. Gold said. "The Curse of Shattered Sight is coming soon."

"What is it?" Emerson asked.

"It's a horrible curse that will make everyone turn on each other," Mr. Gold replied. "It will be a bloodbath. You don't want to become that evil sorcerer again. You must leave immediately."

"Okay," Emerson said. "Oh, and Mr. Gold."

"Yes, Dearie?" Mr. Gold asked.

Emerson gave Mr. Gold a hug.

"Thank you," Emerson said.

Ten minutes later, Emerson, Justin, Seth, Artie, Josh, Horatio, and Brandon stood in the park in a circle.

"Okay," Emerson said. "We need to remember to not let go of each others' hands. Wherever we end up, we want to end up together."

"I'm just so excited to see the Enchanted Forest," Justin said.

"Okay," Emerson said. "Here we go."

Emerson threw the bean on the ground and a green portal opened up. Everyone held hands and jumped into the portal. After everyone jumped into the portal, it closed. Everyone then landed on a beach somewhere outside the Enchanted Forest.

"Whoa," Justin said looking around. "Where are we?"

Emerson looked to see the Enchanted Forest.

"We're in the Enchanted Forest," Emerson replied. "Now the question is, how do we get to my castle?"

Justin then pointed to the sand where Emerson's magic book was.

"Your magic book came with us," Justin said.

"Of course it did," Emerson said in an irritated tone as he picked up his book.

"My suggestion is that we find Emerson's castle as soon as possible," Horatio said.

"And something to eat," Seth said.

"Maybe Emerson's book has a map," Artie said.

"I sure hope we don't get lost," Josh said.

"I don't really care what we do," Brandon said.

"Don't worry," Emerson said. "We're fine."

At that moment, an arrow flew past them. Everyone looked to see a young woman holding a bow and arrow.

"Nobody move!" the young woman shouted. "What sorcerers are you?"

"We're not sorcerers," Justin said pointing at Emerson. "He's the sorcerer!"

"Thank you!" Emerson said in an angry tone.

"Look," Emerson said. "We're good guys. We'll explain everything. Just please don't kill us."

The young woman put down her weapons.

"You must be good guys," the young woman said. "Usually people in huge groups try to attack me. Who are you?"

"I'm Emerson Booth," Emerson replied. "These are my friends Justin, Seth, Artie, Josh, Horatio, and Brandon. Who are you?"

"I'm Robin Hood," the young woman replied.

End of Part 1

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