MY NOVEL NEW
The Jewel of Destiny is Crystal
By: Sarah Elgohary
Preface
What
do people desire the most in their lives? Do people want religion, love,
attention, technology, money, fame, intelligence, or peace, or human
connections because we are social creatures who crave intimacy and to we need
to form relationships Some relationships create deep connections, which allow
people to build trust and common interests mutual love this form bonds that can
lead to many different types of important relationships such friendship, as
marriage work, to motivate others they have a need to be wanted my others. It
is human nature. I think people have a desire to fight for an important cause
or stand up for they believe is right, and make a difference in the world to
help people .This is in order to find meaning in their lives leave legacies
behind to inspire young people to come together to bring the most positive
change that they want to see in this world. In addition, maybe people just want
friends to feel as if they belong in this world. I believe that a
meaningful purpose is essential to motivate individuals towards their goals and
they can use Islam as guidance to overcome fear loneliness and laziness by
defeating negative emotions by making a positive attitude the driving force to
determine how people live their life in such as a way that they can focus on
what they love in order to discover their full potential as the best people
they can be. In addition, maybe people just want friends to feel as if they
belong in this world. Therefore, do people just want others to like them for who
they really are as individuals? Despite the fact that throughout
history, society has out casted people who are very different, unique “and out
of the ordinary: every person in the world does not have to conform to social
norms and judgmental, stereotypical superficial standards of society, in to be
normal. Individuals who are not classified as normal by the general population
are regular in their own ways. There are many different types of standard. What
is normal for one person is not necessarily wrong or right, but he or she has
their own particular way of being normal that not normal for you. Just because
some people adapt to their environment and work ( in a
variety of ways that are uniquely suited to them example
people with disabilities or individuals with uniquely
different special hidden abilities that the majority
of the supposedly “healthy” unaccustomed people cannot
see due to their lack of awareness and the willful
ignorance ) This does not mean that these people are not ordinary.
The world we live in is not normal, but then
again what is normal anyway? There Is no such thing as
normal everyone has his or her own version of normal what is
normal for one person In everyday life might not be normal for me or
you so therefore people are all normal In their own personal perspective so be
who you are or who you want to be free have fun. Do not
give into peer pressure you are your own person unique and special Individuals
in your own way know that they are accepted in society. On the other hand,
people can admire a person for standing up for what they believe in, in order
to fight for justice, to make a difference and change the world. The truth is
nobody knows what the answer is to what people desire the most out of life. Is
it possible for people to desire too much out of life? As a result, the desires
of the human heart are too irresistible to control. Although, the most
important aspect to remember is how people use their hearts desires to impact
the world. Every person has a very unique personality with different
interests, along with his or her own, dreams and goals to achieve in life. As a
result, it is impossible to tell what each person desires in this world. This
is a mystery that has eluded mankind since the dawn of time. As a result, this
makes some people’s minds wonder deep inside their souls to seek the potential
they have to make their talents blossom into something great that they can
offer the world. This is in order to make a difference and help change the
world for the better of humanity during their lifetime. The mystery of what
mankind desires most out of their subconscious minds, hearts, and souls is the
unsolved. This is why people fantasize. Fantasies make the world
seem like a better place to live because the subconscious mind does not have
any limitations. This leads people to dream of their desires that they want to
make into a reality. Helping others through social work is one of my main goals
and passions in life because I have always wanted to advocate for people. I
have cerebral palsy, which has made me realize the importance of conveying your
own ideas and messages, in a positive and respectful manner to the world. I
discovered I wanted to be a social worker when I was fifteen. I used my voice
to advocate resolving a family fight between my aunt and uncle that had lasted
two hours. Although I could not physically intervene and resolve the issue, I
acted as a moderator and was able to use my voice to convince them to listen to
and see each other’s perspectives. I realized that I was never going to stand
idly by and do nothing when people are in trouble. This experience taught me
that I have the power to advocate for myself and others. This was a realization
for me because when I learned to advocate for myself, I was able to communicate
my needs without worrying about whether others would advocate for me and
understand what I truly needed. I want to be able to teach my clients, and
those I come across as social worker about this very important skill that has changed
my life.
My
physical disability gives me a unique sense of empathy for those who are
disabled as well as any individual seeking to discover the power of their own
voice. I want to help each of my clients use their voice as a tool to enable
them to communicate their messages and experiences peacefully, so that they
make people aware of their problems. People must never be afraid to stand up
for what they believe in and ensure that their powerful voices are heard. Even
if people have no other resources available to them, each person has a voice.
It is your most valuable resource because no one can ever take it away from
you. As a social worker, I will encourage my clients to utilize their voices by
helping them use their passions to create different outlets that help them
become comfortable sharing their unique experiences with other people.
My
passion for writing also contributes to my interest in social work. I enjoy
writing because it helps me express myself and alleviate my frustrations.
Writing has had a huge influence on my life. It taught me valuable skills,
including patience, authenticity, dedication, and confidence. It strengthens my
ability to advocate for people and share my experiences knowledge and feelings
with people. This began when I created my blog called the Shining Star, where I
write posts on many different topics. Writing makes me happy and a better
person and advocate. My blog allows me to use my voice to advocate, inform, and
educate my readers to help influence them to make a positive change. My voice
is reaching a big audience people from all over the world—from the United
States all way to Poland, India, Egypt ,Saudi Arabia, France, Kuwait, and the
Philippines. I use my blog to advocate for people by educating and informing my
audience on many different topics that are important issues to me such as:
educational inequality, gender roles, media, representation, Syrian refugees,
and Egypt. Writing has enabled me to observe the world and its tendencies.
Through writing, I can advocate for myself and others. As a social worker, I
will work with my clients to help them find their voices and different outlets
to express themselves—as I have done with writing—while I teach them how to
advocate independently so they become as comfortable sharing their unique
experiences with other people.
Sometimes
not being able to help people physically can be very challenging; however, I am very good at being
empathetic and offering emotional support. When my father was diagnosed with
cancer, I could not do anything for him physically, but I sat home with him
every day keeping him company; we watched basketball together, I talked to him,
helped him with phone calls, and listened to him tell me stories. I encouraged
him with positive words such as be strong and “I love you”. This experience
made me realize that I want my future career to involve this individual care
for people. As a counselor, I want to make people comfortable in their own
skin, allowing them to use their voice to convey their messages and
experiences. As a counselor, I will provide my patients with emotional support
by listening to their stories and having them take initiative to develop
self-advocacy by leading discussions. The most important types of emotional
support are patience and a positive attitude. I will be there for my clients
and provide them with hope and confidence in their stories, talents, and
abilities, allowing them to develop self-advocacy skills and become productive
members of society. My father taught me how powerful emotional support truly
is, and I believe providing emotional support to my patients will be more
important than physical support.
As a counselor,
I can create an environment where people are not afraid to talk about religion
or social problems. I plan to have open discussions with my clients, by asking
open-ended questions such as “Why do you think you are here today?” and “What
makes you unique?” These conversations can help me break the ice and build a
strong rapport with clients. A therapist’s work cannot begin until a
comfortable relationship with a client is established; a strong connection with
clients is the foundation for therapy. I want to give individuals the
opportunity to express what is going on without subjecting them to
double-blinded questions, in which however they answer, they are somehow wrong.
Rather than put a negative connotation to their answer, I want to hear them out
and allow them to express themselves more freely. As a therapist, I will teach
my patients how to take advantage of their own abilities. As a result, my
clients will learn to accept their differences and embrace their unique
identities and talents, because no one should ever be ashamed of who they are.
No matter what life throws at you, people can always achieve their dreams and
goals. In order to progress as a society, we must cast away this false idea of
what “normal” is.
In order
to progress as a society, we must cast away this false idea of what “normal”
is. My internship at Abilities allowed me to focus on this issue and make a
difference. During this time, I worked in business communications and helped
students with their resumes and cover letters. I was able to advocate for the
students and highlight the qualities that made them stand out as individuals.
This internship helped me realize that I want to become a therapist to help
people with their problems, along with becoming an activist who speaks up for
people who feel like they do not have a voice. I am aware that attending
therapy is stigmatized, so I want to create an environment where people feel
safe and comfortable to fully express themselves. I hope to make people
comfortable talking about a variety of topics so we can alleviate their
frustrations together. Even if people do not want to talk about their problems,
I will listen to their frustrations as a friend if they just need someone to
talk to.
My last
semester at Hofstra, I had to write a semester research project for my
sociology class. I wrote about Islamophiobia and Syrian refugees. I became
engrossed in the research. It touched my heart to point where my research was
not just for school anymore. This research really opened my eyes to the struggles
of Syrian refugees. During this semester, I discovered my passion for Syrian
refugees. I become so attached and concerned about the wellbeing of Syrian
refugees that I knew I must advocate for them and end this serious humanitarian
crisis. This is especially true when I found that President Trump does not have
any policies on Syria or the refugee crisis. I have continued to research the
refugee crisis and how Islamophobia is strong barrier for innocent refugees.
There is absolutely no reason for Americans to be afraid of Muslims who
practice a peacefully. My research has inspired me to advocate for Syrian
refugees as well as any group of people who cannot fight for themselves, and
help individuals discover their inner power and amplify their voices so that
they can communicate their experiences to the world. One of my major goals is
to provide Syrian refugees with a platform to speak out about their personal
experiences. I realize that I cannot stop all conflict, but at least as a
counselor, I can use my voice to help people gain their voices and provide them
the skills to advocate for themselves. My research on Syria refugees makes me
want to advocate for them and become an ambassador for the United Nations
idealistically. I want to help people and my extensive research on Syrian
refugees makes me realize that I want to take action. Not only do I want to
become a therapist to help people with their problems, but I also want to
become an activist to advocate for people who feel like they are powerless. This
advocating is not limited to people with disabilities, but all people who need
a voice because society has muffled their sound with unfounded
discrimination.
I am
eager to join the hunter University School of Social Work for several reasons.
I believe the social work program can teach me the skills necessary to become a
therapist who allows people to understand themselves so that they can reach
their full potential and influence others to do the same. I love writing so I
also look forward to my research papers and my field, placement. Hunter’s
School of Social Work offers students the option to choose a specialization in
a field of practice (FOP). My concentration will be Global Social Work and
Practice with Immigrants and Refugees Reform and Youth Services. I want to work
in a diverse community that cares about Syrian refugees and is very passionate
about helping people. At Hunters’ Silverman School of Social Work, I would like
to become a counselor and make a difference in the world. I believe I can enable
my future clients to be confident in their own respective identities, by using
my own situation of having cerebral palsy as an example of how, regardless of
your situation, it is possible to find your voice. By becoming a counselor, I
can make a difference in the world; by turning my individual problem into
solutions that can create a path of advocacy for people who do not have a voice
in. society. I plan to create an environment that does not instill fear or any
negative emotions in my clients because I want to allow people to have a space
to talk freely without any judgment. As a therapist, I will teach my patients
how to take advantage of their own abilities. As a result, my clients will
learn to accept their own differences and embrace their unique identities and
talents and embrace themselves.
Most people dream of a
perfect world! Do you imagine a perfect world where all of your heart’s desires
can come true?
This
is impossible, right? You would think a person would have to die and go heaven
to find out what happens after death? Well, you are wrong because all you have
to do is dive into the perfect world of Ethiopia to find what your heart
desires at the instant you wish for it. Then here your opportunity just sink
your mind into the world of Ethiopia to discover your heart’s desires and
purpose in life through a magical love story between an ordinary girl named
Crystal who becomes an immortal and Jake. Crystal falls in love with her best
friend Jake, who is a soul reaper hunter only to realize that Jake was always
her true love. After being put under a spell this, causes her to fall in love
with an evil sorceress named Danny who created the soul reaper’s race.
Did you even out of
place like the life you live are not supposed to be? Or your parents are not
really who they say they are? Everything changed when my father passed always
the world was selfish but I have become so strong I will change the world. Did
you ever feel as though your world has turned upside down out of place
like the life you live are not supposed to be? Or your parents are not really
who they say they are? Everything changed when my father passed always the
world was selfish but I have become so strong I will change the world. I discovered that love is powerful people who you though you knew
are selfish some friends are true. Other people are
not they fizzle out completely different individual s than you people drift apart... Normally society would say that people lose
touch all the time but what if your whole life was a lie and your own mother
was not really your mother
the time but the
people you most in the world your own mother who raised you and was always
there for you whenever you needed her was not actually own mother but a friend
and loyal guard hired by your biological mother Fatima Amelia Elgohary queen of
the crystal kingdom
Chapter 1
Chapter
1
The transition of fate from ordinary life to
destiny
The world was safe and
peaceful, pure not corrupt with violence such as war, racism, diseases, world
hunger, and the evil qualities of the human heart. The sky was blue
with not a single speck of darkness just light from the sun shined with hope as
it rose above the horizon. There was a small house quiet, peaceful
on the Far West Coast of California, in Hollywood in front of the beach.
Despite, living in Hollywood I live with my family, and my life is very
ordinary. I go to school for acting, directing and writing. I have family and
friends. The only thing I was missing was romantic love, but the
only person who I have ever felt a connection with and developed feelings for
is my best friend Jake who I have known since I was eleven. I have always been
in love with him, but I was too afraid to tell him the truth until one day he
left for the army when we found out about the soul reapers invasion.
Ever
since that day my life changed forever, I remember IT as if it was yesterday I
was six years old playing with my toys when it happened? Little did I know the
soul reapers were after me for my powers? Suddenly, I felt a chill
down the back of my spine it made me shiver so I went to close the window. As I
reached for the window sill, I looked out stunned to see a very dark,
mysterious, ominous, cloud descending over the town. Then suddenly, a fog came
over me as if everyone was frozen, and an evil spirit eyes were perching
through my soul as if he had control of me. I felt like I was a helpless girl
in a good horror movie just waiting to be rescued by my knight in shining armor
like a fairy tale. Some heroine I turned out to be granted I was only six years
old. People say children are innocent, but what I know is that people adults do
not even realize that innocence of children gives people power, endurance, and
inner strength. The fire of the fighting spirit that burns deep within your
soul, the will to live life never give up without a fight no matter what
happens in life. The fire was burning deep within me that you did not even
know you had until your life is in danger it also gave me
a new foundation to believe in myself and stand up to fight even though, I was
terrified, I wanted to run. If I did run Shadow, the soul reaper
would kill my family and me.
I had to stop him
even if I was dreaming. I said, “Hey you, my name is Crystal. What
do you want from me? Who are you? Leave my family
alone.”
He said, “I want
to corrupt the pure light of your soul to turn you into my slave. “
I am Shadow the
“soul reaper.
Are you going to
come with me willingly or will I have to take you by force? You
choose! ”
Crystal
said,” I choose to stay here! I will never let you take my soul! As long as
there is breath in my body I will not let you hurt my family and
friends!” He was coming fast. “Stay away from me. Leave
me alone.” I screamed as he was about to touch me. “Go
away!” I shielded my face with my hands. Then a light
beamed from my hands and began to overflow through my body. Then
suddenly I had an arrow of light aiming to shoot Shadow. I shot it
at his body which and perched his soul. The last words were “impossible how I
could be defeated by an ordinary human girl”.
Chapter 2
The revelation of purpose:
Ever
since that day, I have always wondered what my purpose in life
was. I wonder whether I belong in this world. I believe that
everything happens for a reason. Then, what was the reason for me
spending all my summer watching Japanese amines, going on Face book to talk to
a friend in New Jersey who went to college today? I have not seen her in more
than two years. Also, I am writing this fantasy story, I know it has the
potential to become a best seller one day. As a result, I am hoping
my novel will be made into a movie, which will make me famous
someday. This novel will be the way I contribute to making a
difference in people’s lives, instead of being a burden on everyone I have
known throughout my life. Besides that, my summer has been the
most boring summer of my life. I tried to apply to Nassau
today. I could not focus on anything today because all I had on my
mind was the nightmare. It is the same which I have been having over
and over again for the last couple of months. just discovered
that my mind reading abilities and fact that
I have in love with my best friend Jake this
whole time . Why did I realize it sooner before he went to shield
also k known as safe haven security energy institute for training soldiers to
fight soul reaper during the war.
Did you ever feel out of
place like the life you live are wrong? I love my family
and friends but lately I have
been feeling as if they
are hiding something from me secrets
so big that they will change my life.
Chapter 3 – The birth of darkness:
It was a sunny morning
in the town of Ethiopia. Even though, I had horrifying the same
nightmare of a tall skinny man chasing me down a dark alley with a knife in his
hand. Just then he grabbed me and put the knife in front of my
neck. I was so scared, I could not
breathe. I
thought this was the end for me. Then I screamed “Stop let me go, who you are?”
“I am a soul
reaper. My name is Shadow. “ He said, “He
would not stop until I was dead before I could fulfill my destiny as the chosen
one. “His name was Shadow “He said” There were more of them coming,
an army, of soul reapers and there was nowhere to hide.”
Shadow’s eyes were a
dark ominous red. He had a strong, mysterious will that I could somehow feel
his hypnotic hold on my body. It was so strong that he pulled me to
him. I tried to run, but I could not move my body. It was
as if he had control over my soul by seeking my deepest darkest fear of dying
and losing the people I love the most Jake. I was terrified beyond
belief. I never imagined I would die like this .My heart was racing
and I was losing all hope. All I could see was a vivid image of my
family and everything I held dear to my heart, as my life was flashing before
my eyes.
Then suddenly, I saw a
bright light shining through the alley. It blinded me for a second,
but Shadow was weakening by the intensified light. When I got to my
feet I saw this boy with green eyes, long blond hair, and curly. His smile was
sweet, innocent, and protective as if he was happy to see me. I felt relieved
with joy as if I knew what we had been an unbreakable bond I could not
explain. I ran to meet him, but he disappeared as if he was
never even there. Did I imagine this whole entire story? What
did it mean? Who was he? Am I the chosen one destined to save the
world? Why me of all the people in this world? The shock must have awakened me.
The dream seemed so real like I was actually there. It is funny how
a dream is a message of your subconscious mind trying to reveal something even
you are unaware of.
After that dream, the
last thing I wanted to do was to go to school and listen to boring lectures
from my teachers about how to have a productive, but fun summer. Be practical
get a job. You need to be active. Play sports keep fit. Perform as many useful
activities to keep you busy and help people getting involved in community
organizations. Do not just wallow around in your self-pity, watching television
all day, or go on Face book. You need to make the best of your young
lives, while they last by going to beach with your family, and hanging out with
friends. You can also start writing in a journal, to record your feelings about
the days, so you can express yourself and make memories of a lifetime.
Instead, I got out
of bed feeling shocked and excited as a result of the dream I had. I went to
open the window to let the warm orange rays of the bright sun in reflecting a
new vision of hope. The touch of the sun had a warm, sweet feel on
my skin. It made me forget all about the stress of my nightmare. I
looked out the window; the wind whistled through the trees a very soft peaceful
melody. The sky was crystal clear. You could hear birds singing
happily in perfect harmony. The grass was tall, bright and green. The
children were playing hide and seek with cheer and laughter. If you
listen carefully you can hear the rhythm of the ocean waves moving back and
forth in an endless life cycle. Finally, the last touch to finish this
beautiful scenery is that I could see my mother‘s flower garden. The
flowers were very colorful. The garden is full of Daises, Roses, Jasmines, and
Orchids. I tried to use this peace and quiet to clear my mind of all negative
thoughts. All I could think about was my beautiful summer of
opportunity to have fun and hangout with my friends. At least that
is what I thought until I found out my mom applied for a job over the summer
and I had to stay home to take care of brothers. In other-words, a boring
summer of watching television and writing a fantasy love story soon to become a
very famous book and eventually made into a famous movie some day with cute and
successful actors like Taylor Launder to express me. I know there is
more to my life than this. I see myself doing so much more to lead a healthy
lifestyle. I feel like I have so much potential to help people, be famous, and
fight for what’ I believe is right. Nevertheless, I was happy school
was over.
I always thought
something was missing in my life, but I had no idea what it was. It seemed as
if I had everything a person could ever want a loving family,
a home, friends, an education, a talent, and potential to help
people to change the world. THE only thing I did not have was love, the
romantic kind, although I am only sixteen years old, far too young to know about
that, I am curious. The only person who came close to being the one was my best
friend Jake who may be more than just a friend. I was always comfortable around
him. He was sweet, sensitive, protective, friendly, and supportive. He had
green eyes gold curly hair, tall, and muscular. I did not realize how much I
had been thinking about him. I had not seen Jake in five years since sent his
father him to military school at age eleven. I wonder how much he
has changed. I decide to write him a letter I still had two hours before school
started so I sat on my desk with a pen and started writing. There
was so much I wanted to tell him:
Dear Jake,
This is Crystal your
best friends how are you? How is life? I miss you so much I wish things could
go back to the way they were. I have so much to tell you, but I do
not know where to start. I wish you were here with me. I am so lonely without
you by my side. There is something I have to tell you I think you are the one I
love you Jake I hope you feel the same way I want to see you, Are
you coming back soon? I will be waiting for you. Today is the last day of
school. There is one more thing, I want to ask you. Are soul reapers real?
Because I had a nightmare of one chasing me down with a knife to kill me and
someone named Danny saved me. Shadow said He will be back with more he will
never stop until I am dead.” Jake if you have something to tell please do not
be afraid to tell me, JUST SAY IT. Please I trust you! Do you trust me?
Write back soon
love. Crystal.
After I had finished my
letter, I got dressed for school I put on my beautiful white sun dress with
yellow, pink, orange, roses in the center It said: peace love, hope
, live, laugh and play.” It was cotton, so it was comfortable along with it I
wore my black stretch pants. I put Jake’s letter in an
envelope and hurried to the post office to drop it off. Then I
headed for school, I was hoping not to be late on the last day of school, so I
did not have breakfast. I decided to stay positive and enjoy the last day of
school with my friends as Ms. Anna Maria told me. It was really fun my friends
and WE discussed our summer plans. The class had an ice cream party to
celebrate our achievements and this year my graduating friend Cara. Also, all
my friends took pictures with me. Finally, Ms. Anna Maria gave me a bejeweled
scrap book filled with all my favorite memories of junior year. She
made it herself. She is a really good artist. In
addition, I was happy school was over; I went to my locker to get my books where
I was surprised to find a red rose with a love note that said,” I knew I would
find you it is destiny! We were meant for each other! I am the boy
you met in the alley my name is Danny.” Meet me in the alley after school”.
When I got home there was a letter from Jake on the porch, it had a heart on
it.
Chapter 4
The heart desire:
I opened it; my heart was pounding anxiously to hear from him. I
read it.
Dear Crystal,
I am fine you do
not have to worry about me. Are you ok? I miss you; I want to see you I am
coming to visit soon. I love you too, I always have, but I was too afraid to
tell you. By the way, soul reapers are real. An army is
approaching. My friends and I have been training to fight them for
five years. They want to take over the world with their dark power of mind
control over the deepest fears in people’s hearts. To corrupt their souls and
turn the human race into slaves of the soul reapers race. Crystal, you are the
chosen one, you are the only one who can stop the soul Reapers from destroying
the world. You have powers of telepathy, mind reading a person’s aura, (energy
of the soul). You have the power to control people emotions, and to see the
strength and weaknesses of a bond between people. Also, Crystal, my dear you
have healing abilities. Be careful. Shadow is after you to demolish your
powers. I will protect you with my life do not
worry. I will be there soon. Wait for me. I
cannot wait to see you. I was the one who saved you that night in the alley and
sent you the love note, it was not just a dream, and there is no Danny? Was It
a vision of future I am sorry I did not tell you sooner, I was trying to
protect you! With all my heart you are my soul mate Crystal.
I love you
JAKE! HUGS AND KISSES!
I paused amazed at how
much he was hiding from me all these years granted. He thought he was
protecting me. How am I supposed to save the world? Well, I
said, “I want adventure in my life here it is! Then fear of the soul
reapers over whelmed my entire body and I was down with my head between my
knees, I was shaking vigorously with anxiety, suddenly crying wishing Jake was
here with me. Because I do not what, he looks like?
Then I decided to the
beach to stop feeling sorry for myself. Jake will come when he
comes. I am going to listen to Ms. Anna Maria advice and have fun. She was my
favorite teacher. Mrs. Anne Maria she was always inspiring me to see the
possibilities, follow my dreams and work hard to make them come true. Finally,
she always told me that “I had to believe in myself, trust my heart, and stand
out of the crowd to make a difference in THE world in order to be who you want
to be in life. “You must never give up without a fight.” What she said was true
Nevertheless, I was happy school was over. I did not want to wallow in my
self-pity until Jake came for me.
Then I was shocked
as I realized I had an epiphany. Wait a minute; I was very confused if Jake was
the one who saved me in the alley. Why did he run away from me when I ran to
meet him in the alley? I do not know who Danny Then I was shocked as
I realized I had an epiphany. Wait a minute; I was very confused if Jake was
the one who saved me in the alley. Why did he run away from me when I ran to
meet him in the alley? I do not know who Danny is? Did he exist? If
Jake was the one who saved me in the alley, all along then who was the person
who left the love note in my locker. I wonder if I could go to the
alley and meet this person and find out the truth once and for all. Maybe
Danny did exist, but Jake did not want to tell me because they are mortal
enemies. He must have been hiding this from me all this time
because he thought if I found out it would create a lot of tension between them
and they would fight over me!
Even if I did go
to the alley, I would not even know how to find Danny because I do not what he
looks like. ? Did he exist? If Jake was the one who saved me in the
alley, all along then who was the person who left the love note in my
locker. I wonder if I could go to the alley and meet this person and
find out the truth once and for all. Maybe Danny did exist, but Jake
did not want to tell me because they are mortal enemies and if I found out it
would it would create a lot of tension between them and they would fight over
me! Even if I did go to the alley, I would not even know
how to find Danny because I do not what he looks like.
Should I really waste my
time trying to find someone that might not even be real? I only have
this love note for proof and maybe it was just a random guy at school who likes
me, but he was too afraid to admit that he loves me. On the other hand, maybe
not after all life is about risks. You have to take hold of an opportunity when
you get it because when you do take a chance you might be able to make your
dreams come true. If I wait too long and Danny does exist then I will miss my
opportunity to meet him and I will regret it. This is a once in a lifetime
opportunity. I would not let fear control my life. I decided that
I am going him so I put on my shoes and my backpack and ran to the door. It was
very sunny. I tried to retrace my step and memories of that night.
I remember that the
alley was very long and narrow. It must have been a neighbor, and there was a
lot of crime because there were many cracks in the wall along with graffiti. I
am walking through the alley. This town is known being mysterious. It was dark,
and I was scared as I was re-experiencing my memories of that horrible night.
The dream is starting to feel like a reality than a fantasy. It was
silent. I am still walking through the alley when I heard a noise as
if there was a fight somewhere nearby and somehow I have a feeling I am going
to meet the victim. I leaned against the wall walking to the corner
then I turned around and ran as fast as I could. I did not
know where I was going All I was I needed to find someone who knew about my
real parents my history my powers and where Jake really was. I trusted him more
than anyone in the world. But He was hiding something very Important from me
Despite the fact that he was protecting me from a very dark truth I need to
find him and save him. I ran for a few hours I ran until my
feet were burning. I was so scared I did not know what to do
So I went to the
beach after school .I ran so fast out the door I thought my friend Jake was
finally here and he followed me out, to surprise me. When I turned around to
see him after five years, I ran to touch him he vanished. None of it was real
it was an allusion it seemed so real I could see his face was so near. It felt
as if Jake was right there in front of me ,His smile was soft sweet
and warm his teeth are so white we were so close and he was finally back from
the army although he was only sixteen. His father forced him
into the military in fear that the soul reapers would invade the peaceful town
of Ethiopia. Then I felt a cold chill of excitement go down my
spine and I was delirious I could
hear Jake. He said” HI
Crystal I miss you I thought about you every day, there is something I need to
tell you “. But before could say anything I grabbed his strong hands and hugged
him so tightly”. I missed you too. Then he vanished at my touch, I
was so lonely without you I love you”. I surprised myself when I
said that I guess I never I realized that I was so passionate about Jake I knew
I missed him we had a very strong bond, but I really love Jake we had
done everything together when we were little. The
dream and the love note I forgot it was an Illusion Danny green eyes were so
clear as if they were right in front of me at that instant I looked at Jake.
Both of their eyes were identical, almost the same shade of green may be there
was no Danny, it could be it was Jake all along, maybe Jake was the one who
saved me that night in the alley. Was he the one who wrote the love note? Was
Jake my soul mate? Was the message in my dream about love or my destiny? I
could not think there were too many thoughts in my head. Suddenly I felt dizzy,
my heart was beating so fast I ran as fast as I could to the beach to clear my
head ,but before I knew it I was down on my knees crying. Was there a soul
reaper following me?
Citizens fewer people
will be unemployed less foreclosure home which will make the economy better. I
am too young homes fainted. I lied down stretching my arms and
legs so far, I closed my eyes. “ I needed to clear my
head and relax. I was always worrying about other people problems instead of my
own problem. I hate routine but I would have nothing to forward to
if there was no routine. Sometimes it gets really
boring there is no sparks people always travel get involved in
community organizations to some useful Actives to the past the time. Some
people are always busy; they complain that they never have time to relax. I
am the opposite way aside from school I do not have any other activities over
the summer. I just wish I had something to look forward to something
out of the ordinary that I was not expecting to have like traveling the world,
going to summer camp. Why can’t I ever enjoy life just like
everyone else without worrying about all the problems I face everyone I know
faces? The beach is so peaceful. The sun is shining which
is making the sand very smooth and soft on my skin. I was watching
the children playing and making sandcastles on the beach. They were
so innocent without a care in the world but I was a teenager who didn’t feel
like one because I felt like I was always carrying the weight of the world on
my shoulders. So, I decided to go for a swim and try to be happy
along with everyone else. I ran to the store only to feel the warm
sun shining on me and the cold waves touching my feet as I wondered into the
deep ocean that was so beautiful yet dangerous. Then I thought why do
people love life so much? What gives them the motivation to move on
and keep trying even though it is hard? My dreams and goals seem so
far out of my reach even though I graduated from high school this year I still
have a long journey ahead of me. So why does it seem so much easier
to just give-up on life instead of having to struggle for everything I do or
get in life. As all these thoughts was going through my head I
traveled deeper into the ocean. The water was so refreshing, but the
waves were rough and high that they pulled me under and I should not keep on
fighting. All I could think about was Jake and how he had not come
back yet maybe he decided to abandon me. I could not bear the
thought of never seeing Jake again. Crystal
awake up are you ok”. Jake must have caught me in his arms. Then I really
blacked out it must have been two hours before I awaked up again when I opened
my eyes I felt a shock it scared me I got up so abruptly, but my body was still
weak with over well mining thoughts as confused as I was I closed my eyes for
one second to try to clear my head none of this made any sense. The next thing
that happened was even weirder clearing my head was not a success because all I
could see was Jake’s face staring at me. His smile was warm at the same time
worried and anxious I opened my eyes again Jake said “I am so happy you are
finally awake what happen back there? Are you joking you are asking
me what happen? Where am I at my house I brought you here for
safety after the incident “. Jake said, “Yes! Why you are
the one who fainted out of the blue. You had me worried sick about you! “I was
surprised Jake really cared about me. Then Jake said “Say something you are you
mad of me? What is wrong? Do not tell me anything. I know very
well that is not true now, tell me what’s the matter Crystal please, do you
trust me?”
“Fine I will tell you it
was a nightmare I had yesterday. It was about this creepy man
who is tall, dark, has red eyes, with a hollow body. He was chasing me down a
dark alley with a knife to neck, and then he knocked me to the
floor. I thought I was about to die. Suddenly a bright light shinned
through the alley, a boy with green eyes whom I had never seen before saved me
from the creature. I found out his name was Danny. The next day when
he left me a love note that said he knows he and I were destined to be together
forever. I going to meet him after school, but we ran into each
other and I was so happy to see you. I forgot to go,
oh there is one last thing I have to tell you it’s what the creature said
“There is more of them coming very soon “He will never stop until I was dead he
will be back for me soon. “Jake seemed outraged, shocked, but at the
same time hurt. I could not explain his expression there were too many emotions
on his face. He was completely silent for a while. He did not move a
muscle for an hour. I felt really guilty for not telling him as soon I ran into
him. Did he think I did not trust him, that I was mad at him? Did he know
something I did not and was too afraid to tell me? I could not stand to see him
like this it as if he was paralyzed. Jake wake up
Jake!
Jake! I am
sorry I should have told you. Then suddenly Jake fell to the
floor. I ran impulsively to help him not knowing what to do, so I
bent over to cradle my arms around his chest, put my head down on his chest to
hear his heartbeat, it was very slow. Was he dying? No, I
could not bear the thought of losing him again. I had no idea what was happening,
but I was not going to let him die alone. I hugged him so tightly
and kissed him and said “I love you Jake please stay with me I need you please
I love you.”
Was this the end for us?
I heard a loud boom; I went to close the window. I saw a dark hollow figure.”
Come with me if you care about Jake.” I am a soul reaper, Crystal; I know who
you are and Jake too.”
I was scared, how did he
know about Jake?
“I told you I am a
soul reaper who knows your deepest darkest fear is losing Jake. My name is Shadow.” “My
kind use people's deepest darkest fear to corrupt people heart and souls to
spread evil across the world.”
“You will never get away
with it. Stay away from us!” I grabbed Jake’s chest to
protect him. Stay away!” I felt helpless, but I was not about to
give up. There had to be something I could do to help Jake. He
was always there for me. I wanted to be there for him and all my
friends and family just once instead of them being there for me. I
could not let fear ruin my life. Shadow had had a
weakness but could it be he was a being powered by darkness and hatred because
the world has become so corrupt as a result of war. He is stronger by the
second but how could defeat the essence of evil
itself. I remember my purpose for
living because this incident reminded of that fateful
night amble how I was able to create an arrow of
light and perch soul with pure heart so why could I do it now was something
missing was it fear. I need to find shadow weakness before it is too late and
Jake dies I impulsively used my telepathy to transfer my mind into his to find
his soul weakness and heart. His mind was dark as a black hole
devoid of life or emotions. It was unbearable I saw my
fear Jake soul under a spell I will free I promise no matter what. Then
everything started shaking I heard shadow voice get out you will never save
him. You may be pure but you are bind. I did not listen I tried to image out to
save him a light a doorway anything that could help us suddenly. Saw a star I
uncontrollably headed towards it then felt power and light shadow told to give
up I was too tired and enraged of him me all I cared about was getting Jake
free. I made a sharp avow and fired it the
abyss that was shadow heart you
will pay a light perch his entire being after saw an of
Jake being squeezed to death I fired two arrow of fire that went to
his soul and he yelled .I transferred to my body . Shadow
screamed how could you best me again I s hot a beam of light on showdown to
finish him off but he got away. I hurried to Jake to see if he was
okay. All these memories are back to
me of my childhood home burning to
ash my dad save me before the fire
got him I screamed in pain for time my room
became a huge fog of ash, I couldn't see anything but black but
I was able to break the window but it was so narrow that
I couldn't breathe and I saw a beam on
my left leg. I didn’t want to die like this but it was so
dark and smoke filled the air.
I could barely breathe coughs and
I saw my bedroom door cash down in
another burst of flames and I covered my head with arms
and I was rocking back and forth on feet I need to get out of
here but I was frozen I couldn't move my
legs my mother I was so scared and I was
cough the fire was spreading fast and I was hit hard and the
last thing was green eyes and warm soft hands carrying me out of the house
and my mother was crying in arms I
thought you were going to die mom I opened my eyes mom
what happened oh honey Alhamdulillah you are alright honey you
don't remember anything about last night the house burned
down. Babe is in the hospital. Mom waits what happened to the boy
who saved me? Layla what are you talking about what boy are you okay do you
need to go to the Hospital? The boy the boy who rescued me Jake was the one who
needs crystal snap out Of Then I was shocked as I realized I had an epiphany.
Wait a minute; I was very confused if Jake was the one who saved me in the
alley. Why did he run away from me when I ran to meet him in the
alley? I do not know who Danny Then I was shocked as I realized I
had an epiphany. Wait a minute; I was very confused if Jake was the one who
saved me in the alley. Why did he run away from me when I ran to meet him in
the alley? I do not know who Danny is? Did he exist? If Jake was the
one who saved me in the alley, all along then who was the person who left the
love note in my locker. I wonder if I could go to the alley and meet
this person and find out the truth once and for all. Maybe Danny did
exist, but Jake did not want to tell me because they are mortal enemies. He
must have been hiding this from me all this time because he thought if I found
out it would create a lot of tension between them and they would fight over
me!
Even if I did go
to the alley, I would not even know how to find Danny because I do not what he
looks like. ? Did he exist? If Jake was the one who saved me in the
alley, all along then who was the person who left the love note in my
locker. I wonder if I could go to the alley and meet this person and
find out the truth once and for all. Maybe Danny did exist, but Jake
did not want to tell me because they are mortal enemies and if I found out it
would it would create a lot of tension between them and they would fight over
me! Even if I did go to the alley, I would not even know
how to find Danny because I do not what he looks like.
Should I really waste my
time trying to find someone that might not even be real? I only have
this love note for proof and maybe it was just a random guy at school who likes
me, but he was too afraid to admit that he likes me. On the other hand, maybe
not after all life is about risks. You have to take hold of an opportunity when
you get it because when you do take a chance you might be able to make your
dreams come true. If I wait too long and Danny does exist then I will miss my
opportunity to meet him and I will regret it. This is a once in a lifetime
opportunity. I would not let fear control my life. I decided
that I am going him so I put on my shoes and my backpack and ran to the door.
It was very sunny. I tried to retrace my step and memories of that night.
I remember that the
alley was very long and narrow. It must have been a neighbor and there was a
lot of crime because there were many cracks in the wall along with graffiti. I
am walking through the alley. This town is known is being mysterious. It was
dark and I was scared as I was re-experiencing my memories of that horrible
night. The dream is starting to feel like a reality than a
fantasy. It was very quiet. I am still walking through the
alley when I heard a noise as if there was a fight somewhere nearby and somehow
I have a feeling I am going to meet the victim. I leaned against the wall
walking to the corner then I turned around and saw Jake
lie on ground I grabbed him his pulse was weak but I could still hear his heart
beating without thinking I punched him and after several minutes he gasped for
air
The beach was peaceful,
I watched children playing innocently with their friends. The ocean waves were
calm, the sun was shining. I was frustrated, and I was scared the soul reapers
were after me, and I did not know what to do. I was always stressing out
worrying about life, college, my family and the world. The most ironic aspect
of life is that there are no guarantees in life, so I really do not know why I
work so hard. I mean know I have goals and dreams that I want to achieve in
life, but so every other human being on earth so what makes me any different.
Oh yeah, I am supposed to the save the word to make it a better place not
questioned it. This is a test I cannot fail even if it is hard, I will not give
up. My hard work and goods deeds will pay someday when
the world is saved. So why does everyone have faith in me? But I
have no faith in myself? This vacation is almost over and I
have not done anything. I need to relax clear my head. I if what I
am laid my beach blanket on the sand I lied down I put my hands behind my `head
closed my eyes and started to think about my purpose in life other than
religion. What is the point of trying when there are no guarantees in life? I
guess if you do not try to reach your goals in life, you will ever find out
your talent to offer the world is. You will never be able to accomplish your
goals and dreams to help the world a better place to live for future generation
to come. I cannot give up just because it seems hard now if I give up on
humanity now humanity they will give up on me and the world end up
in total darkness because I was too afraid to try. I look up to people not only
because of their gifts but the reasons behind them their
determination inspiration, people talent can start with small acts
of kindness can influence a single person to focus on right in the
world instead of what is wrong in the world. People need to band together to
stop this war, stop killing innocent people, stop being racist getting more
money for charity to help stop poverty. In addition this war doesn’t
make any sense every politician said we are in this war over oil and to stop
terrorist especially the Taliban but that doesn’t mean a/all people of the
Muslim faith are evil and so many innocent people are dying maybe I am still
young and naive and to think that the world be at peace with no
problems of what` so ever we can run on solar power instead of
that gasoline to prevent global warming and poverty and people spend more money
on food and shelter for the homeless and poor. Then the poor people will become
working class citizens less people will be unemployed less foreclosure home
which will make the economy better. I am too young homes
fainted. I lied down stretching my arms and legs so far, I
closed my eyes. “ I needed to clear my head and relax. I
was always worrying about other people problems instead of my own problem. I
hate routine but I would have nothing to forward to if there was no routine.
Sometimes it gets really boring there is no sparks
people always travel get involved in community organizations to some useful
Actives to the past the time. Some people are always busy; they complain that
they never have time to relax. I am the opposite way aside from
school I do not have any other activities over the summer. I just
wish I had something to look forward to something out of the ordinary that I
was not expecting to have like traveling the world, going to summer
camp. Why can’t I ever enjoy life just like everyone else
without worrying about all the problems I face everyone I know
faces? The beach is so peaceful. The sun is shining which
is making the sand very smooth and soft on my skin. I was watching
the children playing and making sandcastles on the beach. They were
so innocent without a care in the world but I was a teenager who didn’t feel
like one because I felt like I was always carrying the weight of the world on
my shoulders. So, I decided to go for a swim and try to be happy
along with everyone else. I ran to the store only to feel the warm
sun shining on me and the cold waves touching my feet as I wondered into the
deep ocean that was so beautiful yet dangerous. Then I thought why
do people love life so much? What gives them the motivation to move
on and keep trying even though it is hard? My dreams and goals seem
so far out of my reach even though I graduated from high school this year I
still have a long journey ahead of me. So why does it seem so much
easier to just give-up on life instead of having to struggle for everything I
do or get in life. As all these thoughts was going through my head I
traveled deeper into the ocean. The water was so refreshing, but the
waves were rough and high that they pulled me under and I should not keep on
fighting. All I could think about was Jake and how he had not come
back yet maybe he decided to abandon me. I could not bear the
thought of never seeing Jake again.
Crystal awake up are you
ok”. Jake must have caught me in his arms. Then I really blacked out it must
have been two hours before I woke up again. When I opened my eyes I felt a
shock it scared me I got up so abruptly, but my body was still weak with over
well mining thoughts as confused as I was I closed my eyes for one second to
try to clear my head none of this made any sense. The next thing that happened
was even weirder clearing my head was not a success because all I could see was
Jake’s face staring at me. His smile was warm at the same time worried and
anxious I opened my eyes again Jake said “I am so happy you are finally awake
what happen back there? Are you joking you are asking me what
happen? Where am I at my house I brought you here for safety after the
incident?” Jake said, “Yes! Why you are the one who
fainted out of the blue. You had me worried sick about you! “I was surprised
Jake really cared about me. Then Jake said “Say something you are you mad of
me? What is wrong? Do not tell me anything. I know very well
that is not true now, tell me what’s the matter Crystal please, do you trust
me?”
“Fine I will tell you it
was a nightmare I had yesterday. It was about this creepy man
who is tall, dark, has red eyes, with a hollow body. He was chasing me down a
dark alley with a knife to neck, and then he knocked me to the
floor. I thought I was about to die. Suddenly a bright light shinned
through the alley, a boy with green eyes whom I had never seen before saved me
from the creature. I found out his name was Danny. The next day when
he left me a love note that said he knows he and I were destined to be together
forever. I going to meet him after school, but we ran into each
other and I was so happy to see you. I forgot to
go, oh there is one last thing I have to tell you it’s what the creature said
“There is more of them coming very soon “He will never stop until I was dead he
will be back for me soon. “Jake seemed outraged, shocked, but at the
same time hurt. I could not explain his expression there were too many emotions
on his face. He was completely silent for a while. He did not move a
muscle for an hour. I felt really guilty for not telling him as soon I ran into
him. Did he think I did not trust him, that I was mad at him? Did he know
something I did not and was too afraid to tell me? I could not stand to see him
like this it as if he was paralyzed. Jake wake up
Jake!
Jake! I am
sorry I should have told you. Then suddenly Jake fell to the
floor. I ran impulsively to help him not knowing what to do, so I
bent over to cradle my arms around his chest, put my head down on his chest to
hear his heartbeat, it was very slow. Was he dying? No, I
could not bear the thought of losing him again. I had no idea what was
happening, but I was not going to let him die alone. I hugged him so
tightly and kissed him and said “I love you Jake please stay with me I need you
please I love you.”
Was this the end for us?
I heard a loud boom; I went to close the window. I saw a dark hollow figure.”
Come with me if you care about Jake.” I am a soul reaper, Crystal; I know who
you are and Jake too.”
I was scared, how did he
know about Jake?
“I told you I am a
soul reaper who knows your deepest darkest fear is losing Jake. My name is
Shadow.” “My kind use people's deepest darkest fear to corrupt
people heart and souls to spread evil across the world.”
“You will never get away
with it. Stay away from us!” I grabbed Jake’s chest to
protect him. Stay away!” I felt helpless, but I was not about to
give up. There had to be something I could do to help
Jake. He was always there for me. I wanted to be there
for him and all my friends and family just once instead of them being there for
me. I could not let fear ruin my life. Shadow
had had a weakness but could it be he was a being powered by darkness and
hatred because the world has become so corrupt as a result of war. He is
stronger by the second but how could defeat the essence of evil
itself. I remember my purpose for
living because this incident reminded of that fateful
night amble how I was able to create an arrow of
light and perch soul with pure heart so why could I do it now was something missing
was it fear. I need to find shadow weakness before it is too late and Jake dies
I impulsively used my telepathy to transfer my mind into his to find his soul
weakness and heart. His mind was dark as a black hole devoid of life
or emotions. It was unbearable I saw my fear Jake soul
under a spell I will free I promise no matter what. Then everything started
shaking I heard shadow voice get out you will never save him. You may be pure
but you are bind. I did not listen I tried to image out to save him a light a
doorway anything that could help us suddenly. Saw a star I uncontrollably
headed towards it then felt power and light shadow told to give up I was too
tired and enraged of him me all I cared about was getting Jake
free. I made a sharp avow and fired it the
abyss that was shadow heart you
will pay a light perch his entire being after saw an of
Jake being squeezed to death I fired two arrow of fire that went to
his soul and he yelled .I transferred to my body . Shadow
screamed how could you best me again I s hot a beam of light on showdown to
finish him off but he got away. I hurried to Jake to see if he was okay.
Even if I did go to the
alley, I would not even know how to find Danny because I do not what he looks
like. ? Did he exist? If Jake was the one who saved me in the alley,
all along then who was the person who left the love note in my
locker. I wonder if I could go to the alley and meet this person and
find out the truth once and for all. Maybe Danny did exist, but Jake
did not want to tell me because they are mortal enemies and if I found out it
would create a lot of tension between them and they would fight over
me! Even if I did go to the alley, I would not even know
how to find Danny because I do not what he looks like.
Should I really waste my
time trying to find someone that might not even be real? I only have
this love note for proof and maybe it was just a random guy at school who likes
me, but he was too afraid to admit that he likes me. On the other hand, maybe
not after all life is about risks. You have to take hold of an opportunity when
you get it because when you do take a chance you might be able to make your
dreams come true. If I wait too long and Danny does exist then I will miss my
opportunity to meet him and I will regret it. This is a once in a lifetime
opportunity. I would not let fear control my life. I decided that I am going to
him so I put on my shoes and my backpack and ran to the door. It was very
sunny. I tried to retrace my step and memories of that night.
I remember that the
alley was very long and narrow. It must have been a neighbor and there was a
lot of crime because there were many cracks in the wall along with graffiti. I
am walking through the alley. This town is known is being mysterious. It was
dark and I was scared as I was re-experiencing my memories of that horrible
night. The dream is starting to feel like a reality than a
fantasy. It was very quiet. I am still walking
through the alley when I heard a noise as if there was a fight somewhere nearby
and somehow I have a feeling I am going to meet the victim. I leaned
against the wall walking to the corner then I turned around
and started running I didn't know what to do
I was too afraid to tell
him the truth until one day he left for the army when we found out about the
soul reapers invasion. I just discovered my reading abilities
and fact that I have in love with my best friend Jake this whole time. Why did
I realize it sooner before he went to shield also. Known as safe haven security
energy institute for training soldiers to fight soul reaper during the war.
So I went to the
beach after school. I ran so fast out the door I thought my friend Jake was
finally here and he followed me out, to surprise me. When I turned around to
see him after five years, I ran to touch him he vanished. None of it was real
it was an allusion it seemed so real I could see his face was so near. It felt
as if Jake was right there in front of me, His smile was softly sweet and warm
his teeth are so white we were so close and he was finally back from the army
although he was only sixteen. His father forced him into the
military in fear that the soul reapers would invade the peaceful town of
Ethiopia. Then I felt a cold chill of excitement go down my
spine and I was delirious I could
hear Jake. He said,” HI Crystal I miss you I
thought about you every day, there is something I need to tell you “. But
before could say anything I grabbed his strong hands and hugged him so
tightly”. I missed you too. Then he vanished at my touch, I was so
lonely without you I love you”. I surprised myself when I said that
I guess I never I realized that I was so passionate
about Jake I knew I missed him we had a very strong bond, but I really love
Jake we had done everything together when we were little. The
dream and the love note I forgot it was an allusion Danny green eyes were so
clear as if they were right in front of me at that instant I looked at Jake. His
eyes were identical, almost the same shade of green may be there was no Danny
maybe it was Jake all along, maybe Jake was the one who saved me that night in
the alley. Was he the one who wrote the love note? Was Jake my soul mate? Was
the message of my dream about love or my destiny? I could not think there were
too many thoughts in my head. Suddenly I felt dizzy; my heart was beating so
fast I ran as fast as I could to the beach to clear my head, but before I knew
it I was down on my knees crying. Was there a soul reaper following me?
The beach was peaceful,
I watched children playing innocently with their friends. The ocean waves were
calm, the sun was shining. I was frustrated, and I was scared the soul reapers
were after me, and I did not know what to do. I was always stressing out
worrying about life, college, my family and the world. The most ironic aspect
of life is that there are no guarantees in life, so I really do not know why I
work so hard. I mean know I have goals and dreams that I want to achieve in
life, but so every other human being on earth so what makes me any different.
Oh yeah, I am supposed to save the word to make it a better place not
questioned it. This is a test I cannot fail even if it is hard, I will not give
up. My hard work and goods deeds will pay someday when the world is saved. So
why does everyone have faith in me? But I have no faith in
myself? This vacation is almost over and I have not done
anything. I need to relax clear my head. I if what I am laid my
beach blanket on the sand I lied down I put my hands behind my `head closed my
eyes and started to think about my purpose in life other than religion. What is
the point of trying when there are no guarantees in life? I guess if you do not
try to reach your goals in life, you will ever find out your talent to offer
the world is. You will never be able to accomplish your goals and dreams to
help the world a better place to live for future generation to come. I cannot
give up just because it seems hard now if I give up on humanity now humanity
they will give up on me and the world end up in total darkness because I was
too afraid to try. I look up to people not only because of their gifts but the
reasons behind them their determination inspiration, people talent can start
with small acts of kindness can influence a single person to focus on right in
the world instead of what is wrong in the world. People need to band together
to stop this war, stop killing innocent people, stop being racist getting more
money for charity to help stop poverty. In addition this war doesn’t
make any sense every politician said we are in this war over oil and to stop
terrorist especially the Taliban but that doesn’t mean a/all people of the
Muslim faith are evil and so many innocent people are dying maybe I am still
young and naive and to think that the world be at peace with no
problems of whatsoever we can run on solar power instead of
that gasoline to prevent global warming and poverty and people spend more money
on food and shelter for the homeless and poor. Then the poor
people will become working class citizens fewer people will be unemployed less
foreclosure home which will make the economy better. I am too young homes
fainted. I lied down stretching my arms and legs so far, I
closed my eyes. “ I needed to clear my head and relax. I
was always worrying about other people problems instead of my own
problem. I hate routine but I would have nothing to forward to if
there was no routine. Sometimes it gets really boring there
is no sparks people always travel get involved in community organizations to
some useful Actives to the past the time. Some people are always busy; they
complain that they never have time to relax. I am the opposite way
aside from school I do not have any other activities over the
summer. I just wish I had something to look forward to something out
of the ordinary that I was not expecting to have like traveling the world,
going to summer camp. Why can’t I ever enjoy life just like
everyone else without worrying about all the problems I face everyone I know
faces? The beach is so peaceful. The sun is shining which
is making the sand very smooth and soft on my skin. I was watching
the children playing and making sandcastles on the beach. They were
so innocent without a care in the world but I was a teenager who didn’t feel
like one because I felt like I was always carrying the weight of the world on
my shoulders. So, I decided to go for a swim and try to be happy
along with everyone else. I ran to the store only to feel the warm
sun shining on me and the cold waves touching my feet as I wondered into the
deep ocean that was so beautiful yet dangerous. Then I thought why
do people love life so much? What gives them the motivation to move
on and keep trying even though it is hard? My dreams and goals seem
so far out of my reach even though I graduated from high school this year I
still have a long journey ahead of me. So why does it seem so much
easier to just give-up on life instead of having to struggle for everything I
do or get in life. As all these thoughts was going through my head I
traveled deeper into the ocean. The water was so refreshing, but the
waves were rough and high that they pulled me under and I should not keep on
fighting. All I could think about was Jake and how he had not come
back yet maybe he decided to abandon me. I could not bear the
thought of never seeing Jake
again. Crystal
awake up are you ok”. Jake must have caught me in his arms. Then I really
blacked out it must have been two hours before I awaked up again when I opened
my eyes I felt a shock it scared me I got up so abruptly, but my body was still
weak with over well mining thoughts as confused as I was I closed my eyes for
one second to try to clear my head none of this made any sense. The next thing
that happened was even weirder clearing my head was not a success because all I
could see was Jake’s face staring at me. His smile was warm at the same time
worried and anxious I opened my eyes again Jake said “I am so happy you are
finally awake what happen back there? Are you joking you are asking
me what happen? Where am I at my house I brought you here for
safety after the incident “. Jake said, “Yes! Why you are
the one who fainted out of the blue. You had me worried sick about you! “I was
surprised Jake really cared about me. Then Jake said “Say something you are you
mad of me? What is wrong? Do not tell me anything. I know very
well that is not true now, tell me what’s the matter Crystal please, do you
trust me?”
“Fine I will tell you it
was a nightmare I had yesterday. It was about this creepy man
who is tall, dark, has red eyes, with a hollow body. He was chasing me down a
dark alley with a knife to neck, and then he knocked me to the
floor. I thought I was about to die. Suddenly a bright light shinned
through the alley, a boy with green eyes whom I had never seen before saved me
from the creature. I found out his name was Danny. The next day when
he left me a love note that said he knows he and I were destined to be together
forever. I going to meet him after school, but we ran into each
other and I was so happy to see you. I forgot to
go, oh there is one last thing I have to tell you it’s what the creature said
“There is more of them coming very soon “He will never stop until I was dead he
will be back for me soon. “Jake seemed outraged, shocked, but at the
same time hurt. I could not explain his expression there were too many emotions
on his face. He was completely silent for a while. He did not move a
muscle for an hour. I felt really guilty for not telling him as soon I ran into
him. Did he think I did not trust him, that I was mad at him? Did he know
something I did not and was too afraid to tell me? I could not stand to see him
like this it as if he was paralyzed. Jake wake up
Jake!
Jake! I am
sorry I should have told you. Then suddenly Jake fell to the
floor. I ran impulsively to help him not knowing what to do, so I
bent over to cradle my arms around his chest, put my head down on his chest to
hear his heartbeat, it was very slow. Was he dying? No, I
could not bear the thought of losing him again. I had no idea what was
happening, but I was not going to let him die alone. I hugged him so
tightly and kissed him and said “I love you Jake please stay with me I need you
please I love you.”
Was this the end for us?
I heard a loud boom; I went to close the window. I saw a dark hollow figure.”
Come with me if you care about Jake.” I am a soul reaper, Crystal; I know who
you are and Jake too.”
I was scared, how did he
know about Jake?
“I told you I am a
soul reaper who knows your deepest darkest fear is losing Jake. My name is
Shadow.” “My kind use people's deepest darkest fear to corrupt
people heart and souls to spread evil across the
world.”
“You will never get away
with it. Stay away from us!” I grabbed Jake’s chest to
protect him. Stay away!” I felt helpless, but I was not about to
give up. There had to be something I could do to help Jake. He
was always there for me. I wanted to be there for him and all my
friends and family just once instead of them being there for me. I
could not let fear ruin my life. Shadow had had a
weakness but could it be he was a being powered by darkness and hatred because
the world has become so corrupt as a result of war. He is stronger by the
second but how could defeat the essence of evil
itself. I remember my purpose for
living because this incident reminded of that fateful
night amble how I was able to create an arrow of
light and perch soul with pure heart so why could I do it now was something
missing was it fear. I need to find shadow weakness before it is too late and
Jake dies I impulsively used my telepathy to transfer my mind into his to find
his soul weakness and heart. His mind was dark as a black hole
devoid of life or emotions. It was unbearable I saw my
fear Jake soul under a spell I will free I promise no matter what. Then
everything started shaking I heard shadow voice get out you will never save
him. You may be pure but you are bind. I did not listen I tried to image out to
save him a light a doorway anything that could help us suddenly. Saw a star I
uncontrollably headed towards it then felt power and light shadow told to give
up I was too tired and enraged of him me all I cared about was getting Jake
free. I made a sharp avow and fired it the
abyss that was shadow heart you
will pay a light perch his entire being after saw an of
Jake being squeezed to death I fired two arrow of fire that went to
his soul and he yelled .I transferred to my body . Shadow
screamed how could you best me again I s hot a beam of light on showdown to
finish him off but he got away. I hurried to Jake to see if he was okay. All
these memories are back to me of
my childhood home burning to
ash my dad save me before the fire
got him I screamed in pain for time my room
became boot I couldn't see anything but black but I was
able to break the window but it was so narrow that
I couldn't breathe and I saw a beam on
my left leg. I didn’t want to die like this but it was so
dark and smoke filled the air.
I could barely breathe coughs and
I saw my bedroom door cash down in
another burst of flames and I covered my head with arms
and I was rocking back and forth on feet I need to get out of
here but I was frozen I couldn't move my
legs my mother I was so scared and I was
cough the fire was spreading fast and I was hit
hard and the last thing was green eyes and warm soft
hands carrying me out of the house and my mother
was crying in arms I thought you were going to
die mom I opened my eyes mom
what happened oh honey Alhamdulillah you are
alright honey you don't remember anything
about last night the H Burundi down babe is in
the hospital. Mom waits what happened to the boy who
saved me? Lela what are you talking about what boy are you okay do you need to
go to the Hospital? The boy the boy who rescued me Jake was the one who needs crystal
snap out Of Then I was shocked as I realized I had an epiphany. Wait a minute;
I was very confused if Jake was the one who saved me in the alley. Why did he
run away from me when I ran to meet him in the alley? I do not know
who Danny Then I was shocked as I realized I had an epiphany. Wait a minute; I
was very confused if Jake was the one who saved me in the alley. Why did he run
away from me when I ran to meet him in the alley? I do not know who
Danny is? Did he exist? If Jake was the one who saved me in the alley, all
along then who was the person who left the love note in my locker. I
wonder if I could go to the alley and meet this person and find out the truth
once and for all. Maybe Danny did exist, but Jake did not want to
tell me because they are mortal enemies. He must have been
hiding this from me all this time because he thought if I found out it would
create a lot of tension between them and they would fight over me!
Even if I did go
to the alley, I would not even know how to find Danny because I do not what he
looks like. ? Did he exist? If Jake was the one who saved me in the
alley, all along then who was the person who left the love note in my
locker. I wonder if I could go to the alley and meet this person and
find out the truth once and for all. Maybe Danny did exist, but Jake
did not want to tell me because they are mortal enemies and if I found out it
would it would create a lot of tension between them and they would fight over
me! Even if I did go to the alley, I would not even know
how to find Danny because I do not what he looks like.
Should I really waste my
time trying to find someone that might not even be real? I only have
this love note for proof and maybe it was just a random guy at school who likes
me, but he was too afraid to admit that he likes me. On the other hand, maybe
not after all life is about risks. You have to take hold of an opportunity when
you get it because when you do take a chance you might be able to make your
dreams come true. If I wait too long and Danny does exist then I will miss my
opportunity to meet him and I will regret it. This is a once in a lifetime
opportunity. I would not let fear control my life. I decided
that I am going him so I put on my shoes and my backpack and ran to the door. It
was very sunny. I tried to retrace my step and memories of that night.
I remember that the
alley was very long and narrow. It must have been a neighbor and there was a
lot of crime because there were many cracks in the wall along with graffiti. I
am walking through the alley. This town is known is being mysterious. It was
dark and I was scared as I was re-experiencing my memories of that horrible
night. The dream is starting to feel like a reality than a
fantasy. It was very quiet. I am still walking through the
alley when I heard a noise as if there was a fight somewhere nearby and somehow
I have a feeling I am going to meet the victim. I leaned against the wall
walking to the corner then I turned around and saw Jake
lie on ground I grabbed him his pulse was weak but I could still hear his heart
beating without thinking I punch him and after several minutes he gasped for
air
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