Prologue

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SKYLAR   It felt like a dream, like a very bad dream. One i couldnt wake up from.On the skin on my arms, goosebumps started to appear and an uncomfortable shiver ran down my spine. I couldnt wake up, because there was nothing to wake up from. This was real life, this was happening. After weeks of finding out the truth about Elda, I had never guessed this was how it would all end. My body felt lightweight as I moved, or at least that’s what I thought I was doing until I saw my body laying on the ground, unconscious. I didn’t recognize where I was, but I could guess from the paintings on the ceiling and the magnificent sculptures on strong pillars. This was the Temple of the Supernatural. This was the place we had been searching for but had never found. And now I was here, along with other supernatural creatures that were just like me, prisoners in their own bodies.  Elda was at the center of the room reading a powerful book I had seen before, a book my friends and I thought we destroyed. How was it still here? How was that possible? I tried to return to my body, I closed my eyes tightly, I tried to imagine myself being back in my body, I even pinched myself, but it was no use. I was stuck in the in-between. My spiritual guide appeared then, her wolf form was rigid, and her blue eyes held uncertainty in them. I was beginning to doubt she could help me. “What is happening to me? Why can’t I return to my body like I have done so many times before?” I asked in desperation. I needed to stop this, I couldn’t let this happen.  The wolf in front of my whined and lowered its head in defeat. Skylar, we have done everything in our power to prevent this from happening but ever since the events changed, so did the future and now it is unclear. We do not know what the outcome of this will be.  I shook my head and tears began to form in my eyes, this couldn’t be happening. I was about to die. I never imagined it would turn out like this. “Isn’t there anything you could do?” The wolf shook its big head and I sighed. When I looked at her again, I was still preparing to fight this spell or potion I was under but if the odds weren’t in my favor, there was something I needed to do. “Can I move out of this place; can I take my astral body elsewhere to communicate with my friends?” I asked, my voice still held on to hope.  I’m sorry, Huntress Skylar.  That was all I needed to hear, I was not getting out of here and I might as well be witnessing my death. “I need you to do something for me,” I whispered urgently. The wolf perked its ears as a sign that she was waiting for my command. “Go and tell my friends where I am, reach out to them and tell them what is happening. They will need to move faster with the plan and destroy the stones. If they manage to do that then Elda’s plan won’t succeed.” I hesitated, if this was the end then there was something else I needed to say. “Wait, there’s more. Tell Blair that once this is over, she will be granted the life she had always dreamt of, tell her that everything will be alright and that I love her so much, she has been my truest friend and the best partner I could ask for. Tell my sister that there is something I left for her in her drawer, when she sees it, she will know what it means. And, tell Mark that I love him, that I love him so much and that I am sorry,” as I finished speaking, tears began to form in my eyes.  The creature in front of me looked at me sympathetically and nudged my hand with her big head as if trying to comfort me. What about you? If they go ahead with the plan that means you will die. She looked serious as she spoke and also surprised.  I nodded my head, I had already come to terms with that, either way, I was not getting out of here alive. “I know, but it’s more important to stop Elda before it’s too late.” My spiritual guide looked at me with admiration and respect, I even saw a slight smile begin to form on her snout. You will be welcomed with open arms in our ranks, Skylar Chase. Until we meet again, brave girl.  Before I could respond, she had vanished into thin air and I was left alone with only my astral specter as I watched everything. I looked over all of the bodies laying on the ground, I could recall a couple of them, one being Devion’s. It had been strange how from enemies we turned to allies and yet, we had both failed.  I sighed in defeat, there was still so much that I wanted to do; I wanted to get a chance at love, a real chance, with my family and friends. I wanted to grow old and make memories with that one special person. I had even begun to consider the possibility of marriage. It was all just cruel, I had always felt as if the world were plotting against me and in some way, I still thought like that, but I couldn’t deny that life had also given me good things and happiness. I was proud of all the things I had accomplished, and I didn’t regret my decisions. I knew those things had made me a better person and had helped me grow.  Suddenly a rush of confidence I had never felt before, rose inside of me. I was Skylar of the House of Chase and I wouldn’t give up. I willed my consciousness to return back to its body, I pushed myself harder than I ever had. In my mind I started to see a huge, strong, brick wall blocking my path and I tried to push it. Since I couldn’t climb over it because it never ended, I pounded at it and kicked but it wouldn’t budge. I don’t know how much time passed as I went back and forth, trying to gain speed and strength to push through the wall. I was getting tired, I could feel my mind blackening out but I the last thing I wanted to do was stop. I had to win against the spell.  Just as I was beginning to feel my end, I walked back a couple of meters and fixedly analyzed the wall. With all the adrenaline pumping through my body, I ran towards the wall, screaming at the top of my lungs. This wall wouldn’t stop me. You will fall. I thought over and over again in my head as I neared the wall. At the last second, I jumped and kicked, and I felt as the bricks gave in and crumbled onto the ground. On the other side of the wall I saw a blinding white light, my freedom. I stumbled forward and fell right into the light.  Rapidly, I opened my eyes widely and began to gasp for air and cough. I looked around and saw I was back in the temple. Elda was looking at me with pitch black eyes and a huge scowl across her face. “Miss Chase, why don’t you die already?”  I smirked. This wasn't over just yet.
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