Chapter 5:

Later In Henry's Room

"The only good thing about being grounded is that I have plenty of time to look at that book." Henry got up from his desk, reached under the bed, his arm moving as if it was dancing to some music, but was unsure of the steps. Finally, he found what he was looking for, a flashlight. " I didn't think mom was serious when she started talking about the no electricity. I guess I shouldn't have insulted her cooking. Henry grabbed the book carefully off his shelf and brought it to his desk. Carefully, he opened it up to the first page. It read:

Nothing

The page was blank. So was the next one, and the next… Frantically he flipped through the pages, but he saw nothing. He threw the book down in disgust. The book lay face up and open where it had been thrown. The force from the hit dislodged something. Something shiny that glinted in the flashlight's dim glow. Something mysterious that was simly laying on the floor. Henry walked over and picked it up. Taking a closer look, he saw that it was a necklace. The chain was thin and made of gold, but what was hanging from the chain surprised Henry even more. It was a deep red gem in the shape of a gnarled fist. Strong but withered as though ancient. The gem seemed to glow a little in his hand and it felt oddly hot for it being rather chilly in his room. He glanced over at the book and to his surprise, he saw words. He picked up the book and began reading:

Before day broke and dawn cracked

This amulet gave a way to go back

To end what was never finished

Or start what was never begun

Before men worshiped gods

Before any harm was done

Choose wisely what path you take

For the wrong choice is a grave mistake

"well, this was a waste of time" Maybe I have to be wearing this necklace for it to work." Henry put on the necklace and began to read the verse again. Suddenly everything went dark.