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Through the Eyes of Terra – Her True Life Story
Chapter 2 – The Great Escape
Two whole years had passed since I had made my decision. I was 15 now – with a plan in mind and a determined heart. I would pack my bag before bed, get a good 6 hours of sleep, and then escape through the woods near my house and head for Jump City in hope of finding a job. The hardest part was picking a night to do it. I decided to leave on July 27th, a full moon. The weather would be right and I would be able to see well – perfect for my sneaky escape.
It was 9:00 P.M. on July 27th. The moon was shining brightly through the thin cloud layer. I told my parents that I was tired and wanted to go to bed earlier than usual. I shuffled to my room as quickly as I could to check that everything was in order. My backpack was packed full and my clothes were ready. I threw my stuff under the bed and forced myself to get as much sleep as possible.
I awoke to the sound of my digital watch beeping right next to my ear. I shut it off, jumped out of bed, and pulled on a shirt and pants. I slung both straps of my backpack over one shoulder and threw on my shoes. Freedom was just around the corner…
I climbed out my window and onto the dewey grass, being sure to shut my window when I left. Apparently, my father was awake and the sound of my window squeaking closed had given me away. He threw open the front door and raced after me. I ran across the lawn and down the street, my tennis shoes padding against the cool gravel. My heart was pounding furiously against my chest. He was catching up to me. Fear stabbed at my stomach and caused me to run faster. I sped into the woods and tripped over a tree root, landing facedown in the cool dirt. The sweet smell filled my nostrils and I knew instantly knew what to do.
I could hear him yelling from not very far away, so I acted quickly. I summoned up my powers and dug a large hole in the dirt, 7 feet deep. I levitated a small patch of mud over the hole and hid behind a tall pine tree. I waited, but not for long. He came thundering through the woods and stumbled right into my trap, cursing and yelling all the way. I levitated a fairly good sized rock and accidentally dropped it on his head. I watched as my father fell unconscious onto the ground, but I knew he wouldn't stay that way for long. I jogged through to the other side of the woods and out into the world.