Chapter 1 The Pass
It was a normal day for our friend Warren Peace. Warren's day at school had just ended and he was heading for his bus when Will came up to him looking like he just ran a marathon.
"Warren, I... have... to... tell... you...," Will was too out of breath to talk.
"What Stronghold, spit it out," Warren snapped.
Will took a deep breath and said, "Warren, do you have to work tonite?" Warren nodded. "Well, can you cover for me?"
"What? Cover you for what?"
"Layla, has invited me to go to the Paper Lantern tonite. And well you like chieneese better than I do so, maybe you might want to take my place?" Will was looking despreatly into Warren's eyes.
Warren sighed, "You know the hippie will kill you if you try and sell her off on me right?"
"Yes, I know but she does need someone to be with her. Hey, you'll get to socialize." Will saw the reluctant look on Warren's face and said, "I'll fly you to work for three months. Man, I'm desperate. I don't want her not to have plans tonite."
Warren put his hand up to shush Will, "You have to tell her before we leave." Will nodded. At that very moment Layla walked up to Warren and Will.
"So, Will are you gonna go with me?"
Will sighed, "Layla, I really want to but I told my parents tonite I would do the family game night thing. But, Warren said he'd keep you company if you wanted to."
Layla smiled and that surprised Warren and Will both. "Well I guess I'll see you tonite Warren," with that she ran off.