Chapter One: THE NIGHTMARE

Lesley's POV

"Father!" I shouted, gasping for air as I've abruptly awaken. Darting my eyes everywhere, only to witnessed nothing but a total darkness. That's then I realized, it was all a bad dream. A dream that really did happened a long time ago. I smiled bitterly. A long time ago, but I felt like it happens only yesterday. The pain is still here.. the tears are still threatening.. the contempt inside of me is still flaming.

After that incident, Vance Family adopted me. They accepted and loved me as if one of their true member. They filled the attention that I needed. They allowed me to train to be a marksman and assassin.. using my father's rifle. They supported me in every decision I made. I owe them much. So much that I can't refuse to accept the responsibility they gave-- that is to protect their sole heir, Harley who did nothing but mischiefs all his life. However, I love him.. really love him like my real brother. That was why when he left and went to the Land of Dawn to train his magic skill, and our parents asked me to follow him, I obliged wholeheartedly.

I heaved a sigh. I've been here for a couple of days. I never show myself to my brother. I saw that he is practicing his magics very well. I don't want my presence to disturb him. Once more, I sighed.

I stood up from a long log. I couldn't remember how I fell asleep there.

I walked into darkness. I needed to look for Harley. I saw him earlier under the huge tree. He was aiming to master a card magic trick.

I shook my head and smile a little. Tsk. That kid.

My forehead knots when I reached the place. There's no sign of Harley there. "Where could he be?"

I was about to walk further when I saw something in the bush. I picked it up. Recognition etched across my face. It was Harley's hat! He's in trouble!

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