The Legend

"As I told you before, the legend speaks of a girl with unique powers. Stronger than even the King and Queen. She holds the power of both the sun and moon." Ms. Alice stopped. I could see that whatever she was about to say next wasn't good. "Lily, legends aren't always set and stone. You-you know that right?"

I closed my eyes, "It's ok Ms. Alice, I'm not scared, you can continue."

Ms. Alice's eyes became sad as she tried to explain the rest of the legend. "This girl, at a young age lost her parents to the darkness. That's why I believe the legend speaks of you Lily, you lost your parents and your grandmother raised you. You have the golden bow and the arrow of light."

"Do-do I save everyone?" I asked looking down, hiding my face.

"Yes. You do Lily. You do. The legend says, the one with the golden bow and arrow of light saves everyone from the darkness, but her success comes with a cost." Ms. Alice looked away.

"What cost?" I said fearfully.

"I don't know." She mumbled.

The room went silent. I felt the feeling of sadness overwhelm me. I couldn't sit in the silence anymore so I got up and left the room. I ran outside and I kept running. The green grass was cold on my legs and I didn't have shoes on, but I kept running. I thought I could run away from this destiny. I never wanted any of this. I don't want to be the hero.

My legs felt heavy so I sat down next to a tree. I didn't want to cry, but the tears wouldn't stop coming.

"Lily! Lily are you there!" I didn't answer even though it was James. I didn't want to talk to anyone.

His footsteps got closer and closer until he was right next to me. "Here Lily, I brought you a blanket, it's a little cold." He wrapped the blanket around me and sat next to me.

"James, I just want Grandma back. I just want to go home. I never wanted to be the hero in some legend. I'm scared of loosing you or William or Ms. Alice. I wish this was all some crazy dream." I said with my face stuffed into the blanket. I felt James' arm pull me to his chest. I could hear his heart beat. It was calming.

"Lily, I don't know why you had to be the one. I don't know why you have to save everyone, but I do know you. You are strong Lily. You are kind and brave. I know I might not be strong like you, but I will fight with you. I will stand with you because you are my hero and I want to be your hero too. I won't let you fight this battle alone."