As I walked down the streets of Duba, I took in all the beautiful sites it had to offer. I saw an old building covered in moss and flowers, looking ancient, I saw wonderful boutiques along the side paths with eager people wanting to sell their things, and I saw a beautiful lake, streaming down the city, that had canoes and boats motoring down it. I really wanted to explore Duba more, but I had to keep going, or I wasn't going to win.
So, blocking everyone's thoughts out of my head, I ran as fast as I could down the alleys and streets, until I was standing, breathless at a yellow bridge. I knew I was still in Duba, because when I checked my map, I noticed Duba was actually really big. I was thinking maybe I should get a car or something so it would be easier to travel, but I had no money on me. I guess I'd have to make do with my tridelon. Although, I didn't think I'd be able to fly a few hundred feet over the city. It was hard enough to be a few feet off the ground.
There were two men standing at the entrance of the bridge collecting money from the cars and pedestrians wanting to go over it. I quickly walked up to one of the men, and said "Hey, umm I really need to get across this bridge, but I have no money." I tried going with the group explanation again, "And I've lost my group."
"Lo siento mucho señorita, yo no hablo su idioma," he said in a Spanish accent. I had taken a few Spanish classes back home and I thought I had known what he had said. I kept repeating it in my mind, and finally understood. He had said; I'm terribly sorry miss, I do not speak your language. So I tried responding, but I think it came out a little backwards. I had said, "Oh, lo siento, he perdido a mi grupo y yo tenemos que cruzar el puente, pero no tengo dinero." I said with a sad face. ( Oh, sorry, I've lost my group, and I need to get across the bridge, but I have no money)
"Usted tendrá que pasar por el agua se pierda, lo siento." Why would I have to go through the water? There wasn't much difference was there? But instead of arguing, I just stomped off down to the waters edge. This thing just gets more annoying by the second doesn't it? Jeffrey has probably already won. I hope he did, that way this thing can be done with.
As I reached the water, I walked down the shore for a while, far enough so no human would see me. Then, I pulled out my tridelon and sat on it. I looked at the sky. It was getting darker outside, and I wondered what time it was. Must be around 7 00 I thought to myself, since the time change and stuff. I quickly closed my eyes and imagined myself on the other side of the shore. Surely enough, when I opened my eyes I was there!
I started walking again, letting my eyes guide me. I don't know why mom said this was hard. It seemed pretty easy to me, minus the almost drowning part. I wonder what part of the world this prophecy is even in? I hoped I don't have to go much farther than Saudi Arabia, because I was already getting tired of walking, and I definitely didn't want to go across another ocean. Soon I will be in Tabuk, Tabuk. I thought it was kind of weird that they'd name a city the same name as the country it's in.
After walking a few miles, I took out my watch that fortunately didn't get ruined in the ocean. It read 10:13 AM. I knew it wasn't the right time where I was, but I just wondered what time it was for my family at the moment. Right now, my mom would be lounging on the couch with a newspaper and drinking one of her delicious banana smoothies. My brother would probably be sleeping, since it's a Saturday, and my grandma is probably--- Ai!
I was so deep into my thoughts, I didn't notice I was walking straight into a pole. Ouch. My head was throbbing from the impact. I felt sort of dizzy so I stepped back onto the sidewalk, and laid down on the grass, closing my eyes.
Oh no! Is she dead? I heard a voice inside my head. "Are you okay miss?" Someone asked me, sounding worried. I peeked one of my eyes open to see a white bearded man standing over me. I quickly sat up, and had to lie right back down because the whole world was spinning.
"No," I answered groggily. He laughed.
"Well I see your in the Witchlock by the looks of your pendant, so why don't you come with me and I'll get you an icepack."
"You're one too?" I asked him. How many witches were there? He laughed again.
"Yes, I am. My name is Merlin." I raised my eyebrows at him, " I know, I know, just like the story book Merlin, but I can assure you that I am a completely different Merlin," he said laughing quietly.
"Amanda," I said, still lying on the ground looking like an idiot. I got up slowly this time, and Merlin held onto my arm, keeping me balanced.
"Thank-you," I said to him as he helped me up the path.
"You're welcome, I see many young witches and warlocks come here. How long have you been journeying for?"
"Only a day I think," I said thinking about it.
"Why were you laying on the ground?"
"I ran into that poll," I said, pointing to the poll and laughing.
"Do you have seeing problems?" He asked me seriously. I laughed again.
"No, I was just thinking about the journey, and wasn't paying attention to where I was going."
"Oh, I know it's a lot to take in, but you have to stay alert! There are many dangerous obstacles you have to go through. I can't tell you any obviously, because I can't help you, but it is very dangerous."
"Thanks, I'll try. I get distracted very easily though," I answered. By this time, we had arrived at his house. I wouldn't call it a house exactly though. It was made of mud and grass, and had all these potions and things inside. I noticed he was wearing a pendant too, and a necklace the same as mine, except his pendant was blue and diamond shaped and in the middle it said 'Greggory." I also saw a tridelon like mine over in the corner of his tiny house, and next to it was a fridge. He pulled an ice pack from the fridge and handed it to me. I was surprised he even had electricity in here.
"Thanks," I said again.
"You're welcome. Does it still hurt?" Poor dear, her whole face looks sore. He though.
"A little," I answered. The pain was starting to settle now that the ice pack was on it. I sat back in one of his wooden chairs and closed my eyes.
"So, this might be rude, but how old are you?" I asked him shyly.
"2852 years old. I was born in 844 BC. I look around 62 right now though." Wow. I couldn't believe my eyes. Is grandma that old I thought? Maybe he knows her.
"Would you know my grandma? She's a witch too. She's around 64, according to her. Her name is Hellen O'raio."
"Wow, Yes I do know you're grandmother. Her and I are great friends. She lives in British Columbia am I correct?"
"Yes she does! She's down at my place right now though in Wisconsin."
"Oh wonderful! I should give her a ring sometime. I haven't spoken to her in over a century!"
"I'm sure she'd like that," I said nodding.
"Well I guess you should get going if you want to beat your opponent."
"Yea, I guess I should," I said, setting the ice pack down.
"You can take that with you if you like. I'm sure you'll find another use for it," he chuckled. I narrowed my eyes at him, but then smiled.
"No doubt," I said. He walked me to his door, and I turned around, facing him.
"Thank-you so much for helping me. I probably would have just stayed there for a week or two if you hadn't of come," I said smiling.
"Stop saying thank-you so much," he said grinning, "You must come back and visit me once things are over. Tell your grandmother I said hi if I don't get in touch with her."
"Sure thing," I said, turning around and walking into the evening darkness. I waved goodbye to Merlin, and started up the path. I was getting tired. I would have to find someplace to sleep for a while.
After another hour of walking, I came up to an open hay field. It was pitch black outside, and I was exhausted. So I laid my tridelon down, making a bed for myself in the field and laid on my back. I looked up into the midnight sky, and saw thousands of twinkling stars. They were beautiful! We never got stars like this back home because of the city lights and such, and the sky here was magnificent. As I watched the beautiful sky, I noticed a shooting star flying across the sky. Before I could missed it, I quickly made a wish. Let this be over with!
There. I doubted my wish would come true, but I still hoped. I was getting tired of walking around all day and bumping into people. I just wanted to be back home in my room, listening to music with Chloe. Soon, I thought. Soon.
I laid back down, and shut my eyes. The cool breeze that came off the field felt refreshing against my sweaty skin, and I soon fell into a deep sleep, never once dreaming or thinking a thought.
Whew! Haha, that took a few days to write! 1600 words (: New record for me!! I hope you like this long chapter and much as I liked writing it. I know it's not very productive, but she has to meet lots of new people before this competition is done (: I'm going to try to get to aprox. 60 chapters - 70 chapters by the end of this, so you see, this is just the beginning :D Please review!! I would like at least 5 reviews before I put the next chapter up! Thank-you to all who told me to keep going with my story. It means a lot to me (: Okay, I'm done with the long message now hehe, so please review!