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Chapter 7: Losing Hope
As far as Jess could tell, there was nothing wrong with Terabithia. Everything was peaceful. But then again, Leslie had never said what was specifically happening to Terabithia that meant it was in danger. But Jess somehow felt that he had overlooked something.
He just wasn't sure what he had missed.
Jess checked his watch and noticed it was getting late. He looked up at the sky, desperately searching for a sign from his long-gone queen.
Leslie, if you can hear me, please just give me a sign. Help me figure out why our kingdom is falling apart. Who is trying to destroy what we created?
To Jess, it seemed impossible that Terabithia could be falling apart. It was an imaginary kingdom, after all. And the Dark Master was also a part of the imaginary kingdom.
How could he possibly exist all of a sudden?
As Jess stared at the setting sun in the distance, he suddenly heard Leslie's voice in his head.
You'll be the savior of Terabithia. I have faith in you.
Jess sighed and shook his head.
I still don't understand why you're putting all of your trust in me, Jess thought.
As if Leslie had actually heard him, a soft, wispy voice responded to his comment.
Because you're the last founder of Terabithia. You're strong; you can protect your imagination.
Jess sighed, slightly confused with what Leslie had just "told" him. He looked back at the sun and noticed it was setting. The sky was almost dark. He had to be getting home or his mom was going to be on his tail for breaking the rules.
Gathering his things, Jess suddenly heard a low growl in the darkness of the forest, which immediately put his senses on high alert. The growling persisted for a few more minutes and then suddenly stopped.
Jess took in a deep breath and slowly began to gather his things, being as quiet as possible to not get the attention of whatever was out there in the darkness. Jess slowly climbed out of the tree house and as soon as his feet touched the ground, he broke into a run and didn't look back.
Meh… I have to write an essay for my AP U.S. History sign up for tomorrow. I don't want to do it but… I have to if I want to get in. w But anyways, hope you enjoyed it! *w* R&R plz!
Btw, I might be changing my username (again.)