The Gathering place is huge, bigger than I imagined. We are led to our seats by two Officers in a quick manner. We sit and await to be Called.
"Winter Commons" Names start to be Called. I wait with anticipation, frankly not even I know whom to pick. Or what.
"Rain Queen" My name is called. In a daze, I step forward to receive the dagger, my name encrypted on the dark onyx handle. A large wall rises before me. Throw the dagger at your choosing, I think. That's how its always been.
I lifts my hand and with a flick of my wrist the dagger soars into the shimmering wall. The Symbol Of Isolation pops up on the screen and the knife flies back at me, I catch it. The first Isolation test. Horrified gasps burst out behind me, one I know as Mother's.
"You'll do great things" They say quietly as I turn to look around for my group
A group of Isolations stand in the corner of the room. I take to them with my dagger in hand. Once I reach them they slap me on the back with congratulations. I am handed a black hoodie with the Symbol printed on the back. I'm one of them now, I think giddily.
As soon as the Choosing ends, the isolations start moving, not even staying for the closing speech. I follow blindly, not really understanding what's happening. We make our way outside where a couple older Isolations stand impatiently. A couple words are exchanged between them before they turn to the Transfers.
"We borrowed a few horses from the rich stables, some from the unlucky... anyways, get on a horse and try to keep up with us."
I instantly spot Jasper. My heart leaps with pride as I walk to him, he turns to me and whinnies. I jump on and pat his long neck. "Lets do this" I say half to myself trying to seem brave. As soon as everyone climbs on a horse, the group takes off at hyper speed. I can only guess what'll happen next.
