Chapter Seven
Uriah was sulking on Sheffield's front lawn. How will I ruin The Sniper's life, Uriah pondered, so that it's equal to mine? He thought really hard.
I give up! he thought. I hate him so much! How can I destroy him?
You can start by following me.
Uriah looked around. No one was there. Everyone, including his henchmen, were gone enjoying their weekend. "Wh-who's there?" Uriah asked, afraid of the answer.
I am here, my child. The voice sounded like a woman's.
"Where is 'here?'" Uriah asked, suddenly feeling less afraid.
Look towards the tree.
Uriah did as he was told and looked at the tree standing in the middle of Sheffield's lawn. He could see a shadowy figure with long hair.
Do you see me? the woman asked. Uriah nodded. His fear disappeared entirely.
"Why do you want to help me?" Uriah asked her.
"Because," the woman responded, "I was told to train young people, like you, by my master." She stepped out of the shadow of the tree. When she did Uriah couldn't believe his eyes! In front of him was a tall, pale woman wearing a long, red dress with a black hat and a long cape, complete with red high-heeled shoes. She looked like the woman of his dreams. Or a vampire."Well," the woman said, "do you like it?" Uriah could only nod.
"Do you have a name?" Uriah nodded.
"Dou you want to tell me what it is?" He nodded again.
"Well mine's Amber. Nice to meet you." She looked up at the sky. "Well," she said, "It's time to start your training. Let's go. It's not safe here anymore."