Clock Tower
Legacy of the Rooders
Chapter One
The Heavens showered the meadow in rays of prosperity. Evil had once again been vanquished. The victor was not the strongest or the most merciless man in the world, but a young, innocent fifteen year old girl.
Her name was Alyssa Hamilton and she was a Rooder. Turning 15 was supposed to be an event that came and went like any other day, but Alyssa had one hell of a birthday. She learned about the destiny the young women in her family were employed to accomplish and the harsh realities of evil in the world. Her birthday would only become a prelude to long few years ahead of her.
Alyssa pulled away from Dennis' arms. The smell of the fresh clovers danced on the tip of her nose. Her eyes met Dennis' as her vision came back into focus. Though the boy was a bit clumsy, she was glad that he was there with her during the madness of the night.
Now, would you care to explain to me what that was all about? Dennis' freckled face grinned.
Alyssa sighed. I wouldn't know where to begin.
Fair enough, he chuckled lightly. You can tell me later, but first... How do we get back home?
Alyssa felt the wind get knocked out of her. She looked around them and saw an endless field before them. There wasn't a sign of civilization among them. Was this where Hamilton House stood?
The girl step back from her friend and walked out through the field. White balls of pollen floated into the air and gently glided with the light breeze.
Realizing this had happened once before at the hospital, Dennis knew he couldn't let Alyssa walk too far ahead. He started to jog after her, calling her name as he trailed behind.
Off in the distance, hidden behind some brush, a mysterious figure watched the couple as they grew smaller into the horizon.
Did you really think it was over? Did you really think that nightmare had ended? It has only just begun, the crackly voice whispered into the still air. His eyes perched unblinking as the two children wondered off.
A portal square! Alyssa shouted, breaking off into a sprint.
A what!? Dennis shouted confused. He caught up with her standing in front of a clearing in the field. Laying in the gap was a intricate design covering the ground. Where'd this come from?
Alyssa seemed to be ignoring him. I still enough drops left, she said peering into a blue vile. Before Dennis could ask another question, she sprinkled a couple of drops onto the design.
The ground lit up brighter than the sun. Dennis began to feel himself get lightweight. His feet stood on the ground, but his mind felt like it was flying. Soon, the light became so overwhelming it masked over his entire vision. Then, there was only white.