Chapter 1: The Lost Ring

It was a rainy cloudy day, but I go by the river any way on rainy days. I am Kenji, a 14 year old boy, and I live in a small village with my family. The river is nice, because the town bully, Mack isnt around, and the scenery is incredible. Just as I was about to rest for a little bit, a huge fish jumped out of the water, and scared me so badly that I dropped my ring into the river, and it was washed away.

"You are in so much trouble. Just wait till I tell the elder what you did." Mack said. He had long black hair, a red sleeveless shirt, brown pants, and black boots on.

"Please dont tell on me Mack. Just name your price." I said.

"Well, there is an underwater cave that is forbidden to enter. Just go there, and fight anything that attacks us down there, so I can run ahead, and see if there is a treasure down there." He said.

"Fine." I said.

"Dont be late. Meet me here at Five tommorow morning." Mack said. I went home lying down in my bed wondering why I am always the main victim of Mack, and why wont anyone listen to me when I say that he is picking on me. No use crying about it though, because I can't leave the village until I am 16.

Early the next morning, I heard tapping on my bedroom window. I walked up to see who it was, and I remembered the promise I made to Mack. After getting dressed, and grabbing bamboo stick that i use as a hiking stick, I went outside.

"Didnt think you would have the guts to show." Mack said.

"Well I am here, now let's just get this over with." I said.

"You had better not tell anyone, or else we could be executed just for coming in here."