Okay, I’m gonna take a little time to clarify some things to you guys. Yes, there on earth, but its located about 80 years into the future. The world is experiencing over-population that is the reason for the soul division and larger class sizes. The cover will be explained soon. Any other question? Just ask!
Oh and its not edited sorry!
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The dagger sailed through the air and plunged into the poor girl’s heart. My mind couldn’t contemplate what I had just done. In all my years at school I had never even come close to killing someone. I had caused a few cuts and bruises, but actually ending an innocent person’s life was beyond comparison. I know that I would have to kill people during my Soul Snatching, but this was completely different.
I know that the punishment for killing someone at school is expulsion. That punishment is nothing compared to the overwhelming guilt I feel. As I manage to finally look at the girl I see the shocked expression on her face.
“You tried to kill me!”
“I didn’t m-m-mean to,” I stammered and then I realized something.
“Wait, what do you mean tried the dagger is still in your heart, any minute now and you’ll bleed to death.”
She wordlessly pulled the color of her black shirt down revealing a metal armor that covered most of her vital organs, including the heart. It is not unheard of for students to hide armor in the woods during the rare occasion there is a no-armor day. Of course, if they got caught they would be expelled.
I felt a huge amount of relief knowing that I hadn’t killed someone. I couldn’t help but feel slightly worried, however, about how much guilt I felt killing someone. During my Soul Snatching I can’t show any mercy. If I kill someone in my Soul Snatching will I feel as guilty as I did now?
My thoughts were interrupted as I heard the sound of my dagger being taken out of her heart. She tossed the dagger back to me and it was a blessing to see that there wasn’t any blood on it. As she made no effort to come down from her tree and admit defeat, I gave her a pointed look. She sighed and noisily climbed down. I stopped her and motioned her toward me.
“Did you forget that I need to put my marker on you?” my voice dripping with sarcasm.
She mumbled something unintelligible, but whatever she said sounded oddly like witch. She finally came over by my tree allowing me to put my marker on her. She surprised me the second time that day when she grabbed her sword and made a lunge at me. Without even thinking I punched her head, hard. It made a satisfying cracking noise. I stuck my marker on her and left her there lying on the ground.
Someone would probably find her by the end of the period, but I secretly hoped no one would. That’s what she gets for messing with the best!
The bell rang after that signaling the end of the period, I walked over to my teacher got my extra points for not loosing and left class, happier then ever.
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I walked into my next class, Survival 1.4 and look at my surroundings. The class is located in the forest. There are normal sized trees surrounding us and the soil is damp and crawling with insects. Most of the class is sitting down absentmindedly trying to create shelter. There are a few different ways to make shelter, but the best kind of shelter is underground. That way, during your Soul Snatching, it is much more difficult for your opponents to find you.
I began digging the ground with my hands watching people stare at me as I dig. I look up to see my teacher hovering over me with her hands defiantly on her hips.
“Do you honestly think you can make an underground shelter? You and I both know how difficult it is, so why don’t you just give up your trivial attempts.”
“You and I both know,” I replied mockingly, “that the best shelter is underground.” I tried to sound as confident as possible, but I’m pretty sure I failed miserably. I know making a proper underground shelter is nearly impossible, but I have to give it a try.
“Do you need some help?”
I look up to see a dazzling smile staring back at me. It was Paul, who has been my crush pretty much my whole life. I had barely spoken a few words to him even though I have known him most my life.
“I u-um uh sure?” I replied uncertainly as I scooted over giving him some room.
“Building an underground shelter is difficult, but not impossible.”
I stupidly nodded my head in response. The guy of my dreams is finally talking to me and all I can come up with is a nod!
He continued on barely acknowledging my response, “You know Tara even though we’ve been going to school together for such a long time, I barely even know you.”
I could have died right on the spot. He wants to get to know me! I continued digging, secretly wishing I was like other girls who always get there nails done. My nails are now covered with dirt, that’s attractive. I couldn’t help but sneak a peak at his arms while he was digging, so beautifully sculpted and strong.
“What do you want to know?” I could barely believe I found the courage to use my vocal cords properly.
He stared at me for a moment before he replied, “Anything.”
So I told him pretty much everything. I told him how I used to be a lot more carefree, but after my brother died I got a lot tougher. I even told him about how my mom doesn’t understand me because she never had to go through the Soul Snatching process. The reason for that was because her soul was split into two and her other half died before he/she turned 16. I talked about how I am worried that I won’t make it through my Soul Snatching and I would have wasted my life training. I even mentioned my fear of being hurt by the ones I love and care about. I couldn’t believe I just poured my heart and soul out to a guy I barely knew. He listened intently through it all even giving some comments and encouraging words.
The bell rang, but I wish it didn’t. I wish I could have sat there talking to him for hours. I went to my next class with a smile that covered my whole face.
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Finally a little romance! Don’t worry they’ll be more of that soon :DD btw quick question how are you liking going to her classes? Good, bad, boring?
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AdventureWhat if you weren't a complete person..... What if you were only a part of a whole..... What if your soul was split up.... What would you do to get it back?
