The Land of Ice

by anime.character.in.disguise

A frozen world that has never been brought to light. It's story untold. A boy concludes his destiny as he faces sorrow, heartbreak, and death on a mission he never thought he would have to complete. Personally created characters first. Original main...

10. Day 1

Well, here is where it starts:The Traveling Journal. I hope you enjoy it! Remember, R&R! -

Section Two: The Traveling Journal

Dear Ikko, Day 1

I have finally started my journey to the Land of Fire. It hasn't been the easiest. My legs are still sore from all that running I did last night. I by-passed the pain in my legs by distracting myself. I began reading Make-Out Paradise. It's…well, very different. I can see why Rina wanted Koroku to get rid of it. I can't believe people pay money for these kind of books! But, it was a gift, so I'll finish it.

I've only traveled for about 6 ½ hours today. I need to be going at least 8 if I want to get to the Village Hidden in the Leaves in good time.

It's midnight and I am so tired, but I can't get to sleep. I keep thinking about the village, Sora and Yuri. Every time I close my eyes, I see Sora's pale, dying face smiling at me. I hear his voice calling out my name, but I am not there to help him. I see Yuri hanging from the tree, blood raining down on me from his wounds. I try to climb the tree, but I continue to fail. I see Kisho-sensei burning alive…trapped in his own house. I know I'm too far away to save him. I feel so helpless…I feel like it was my fault…was it?

-Ippiki Ookami