After failing and being embarrassed in front of the whole school,Zoey comes back home with a heavy heart. As an early birthday present her father bought her a puppy, only to tell her that he won't be able to make it to her birthday party. After all this sadness and  heartbreak, she finds herself outside with her new best friend in the shade of the oakwood tree. 

Today this tree looks different, a large portal is opened behind it. Gel-like substances spill out from the portal. Zoey's puppy,Jewels, gets suck inside. With determination to save her puppy she follows suit. 

Entering a new world filled with wild and deadly animals, Zoey must use the very little survival skills she has to make it out alive. She meets someone who lives there, among the animals, Lopus. She and him work together to not only find Jewels but to also save this magical forest. 

While on journeying, Zoey discovers that the magic isn't only around her but also within her. Her family history runs deep in the forest and she is now a magical being. Will Zoey find her beloved puppy and make it out? Will she save the forest from a deadly power?

The Opening

"Zoey, we could easily heal you." Earine was the first to speak and immediately I felt my body going back to health. "But we can only follow your commands and give you the very same advice you choose to ignore." 


"Okay Earine. What would you suggest I do in this situation?" My voice was already lined with annoyance because I knew what she was going to say. Nonetheless I chose to listen, perhaps she'll have a different answered this time. 


I moved away from the tree I was thrown against. My breathing was heavy with tiredness. 


"That's what I keep asking for and you don't want to help me." I stood still when I saw the monster looking at the tree I stood behind. Eventually it groaned and started walking away, in the direction of the scroll. 


"You need Lupus-" I put my hand over her mouth before she could even finish her sentence. 


20 - Help