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Show Iw.ages ) ];fords "What's that, your highness Kara? Is it what I think it is?" I asked, the first word I had spoken since we had met in the other room. "Far from it." She answered. "Isn't this the room though?" I asked. "Originally the ring was kept in here, yes," she began, "Ever since the War of Peace almost three-hundred years ago, though, it's moved to a secluded area. Only I and the high father know where it is." I stared at the box waiting for her to continue. "Normally, I would have transported us to the ring with my powers," she explained, "But the Zyonions can sense it." I looked up at her. "How do we get to it then?" I asked. "By foot." She proclaimed. "It will be a long journey, but we can make it." "Wait," I said, realizing that I'd gotten so wrapped up in the excitement that I hadn't even asked myself: why me. "'Wait?"' she asked, puzzled. "Yeah. Why have I been chosen for this? Why did you choose me?" I asked. "I didn't," she said, "It is written- 'One day an unspeakable evil will attempt to devour the land, destroying everything in it's path. Only with The Ring of Life may the Chosen one defeat this evil."' Perplexed, I asked, "I know what the prophecy says. What does this have to do with me?" "You'll find out soon enough." she said as she walked over to the box. "Come here." she commanded as she opened the box. There in the box sat a small medallion in the same shape as the marking on her forehead. She reached into the box and retrieved the emblem. From beneath her cloak she pulled out a string, tying it to the medallion, then, around my neck. "And what's this for?" another question from me. She rested her hands on my shoulders. "As with the prophecy, you'll soon find out." I looked at her for a moment studying here features, then around the room. This is how my adventure begms . • 28 |
