Chapter 1: Graduation
Zaxo walked out of the men's restroom in front of the auditorium wit his graduation clothes on. Then, Ace came and started talking to him.
"Here it is", Ace said, "The rest of our lives start today."
"Still got the card I see", Zaxo said looking at the ace of spades card sticking out of Ace's sock.
"Duh, it means good luck", Ace said pointing at it, "For me anyway."
Ace was red head. Like Zaxo, he had shaggy hair but it wasn't as long and his only covered one eye. Normally Ace can be seen with his black hood on, black shorts, and of course an ace of spades in his sock.
"Come on you two", said Lyla in front of the auditorium.
"The beginning of the rest of our lives", Ace said, "And I'm sure going to miss it."
The graduation song played and they walked into the auditorium waiting to be called.
Zaxo left the audtitorium feeling a mix of joy and sadness. Then, Gregor, Zaxo's dad, came to him.
"Son, good luck", Gregor said, "And take this for your path."
With that, Gregor handed his son a white sword with black handles.
"That sword was my father's", his dad said, "And don't forget where you came from."
"Anddon't go slashing peoples' heads off", Maria, his mom, said.
"Yeah wouldn't want that", Ace said.
"Hey, Zaxo!", Lyla said.
"Yeah?", Zaxo said.
"Since you're leaving", Lyla said looking down, "Take this."
She handed him a red star pendant.
"It's my goodluck charm", she said, "I always keep it in my pocket so you should too."
"And here", Ace said handing him an ace of hearts, "It's not as good as my ace of spades but it should do some good."
Zaxo left for home one last time.
Zaxo was watching TV in his, for later, old room. He was watching the news which normally he doesn't like but he felt like doing it so he could feel like an adult which he became. He was just staring at it until it came to one story.
"The extreme serial killer has been caught", the newscaster said, "He's been wanted for mass murder at a local mall. At least 100 people were killed in the process. His trial will be in 3 days. There are sure signs that he will get the death penalty."
Then they showed a picture of him. He looked just like Zaxo except witha beard on his chin and short, brown hair.
"Who is that guy?", Zaxo said, noticing the similarities.
"Alright, I'll find this guy", he said. He felt a strange connection with him even though he never seen him in his life.
"I'll fet some answers out of him", he said.
Then he said bye to his parents and left for a road trip he will never experience again.
