I was paralyzed there. I couldn't move a muscle. It felt like I had been there forever waiting, waiting, waiting. I felt like I was breathing through a bag, unable to get the oxygen I needed. Images flashed through my eyes: the monster, Laila, trolls, elves, Klein and the sanctuary man. What if more sanctuary creatures came in my room right now? I start worrying. Then I hear footsteps and start panicking. They're getting closer and I can't move. I can't move! I hear my doorknob slowly creak open. Then my whole body shuts down from panic.
I wake up what seems like years later, I'm alive! When I heard those footsteps coming I thought for sure I was a goner. I turn my head to see Klein. He was the one who came in the door! Faintly I hear him speaking, calling my name. I slowly sit up and become more aware. “Klein?,” I asked, “What happened, how long have I been here?” Klein stared at me with a scared look, “I've been with you for 5 minutes now, but I'm not sure how long you were here before hand. I waited 2 hours for you to show up for training, but you never arrived. I came to check on you, and found you paralyzed here. Are you ok?” I think about and then realize I'm perfectly fine, the pain is gone completely. “I'm fine, really I'm okay.” I reply. “Uh-huh, I'm taking you to the head elf.” Klein says, and before I can protest hes already scooped me up in his arms and carries me into the corridor. “Klein!” I say, “Seriously I'm perfectly fine, I'll visit the head elf, but at least let me walk!” He gives me an un-sure look but then gently lowers me to the floor. We walk until finally reaching a graceful glass door. Klein knocks, and the head elf comes out, that same bland look on his face. “How is it possible you've only been here for four days and your back to me again.” I gave him a death stare and he laughed it off. “I found her in her room passed out and paralyzed.” says Klein interrupting the head elf's rude laughter. The head elf immediately cut off his laughter. “What happened? How do you feel now? Do you remember any of your feelings before being paralyzed?” he said questionably. “Well, I fell just after getting breakfast, I felt an electrifying pain and just, fell. After being there for awhile I passed out and the last thing I remember is that Klein was in my room.” I say. “These symptoms are very familiar to me, a few others seeking the tree have had them. It is a side-effect of your curse. This makes your journey to the tree even more rushed, because your pains will only get worse with time,” replies the elf sorrowfully. Great I think to myself, more problems. “Then I want to get to that tree as fast as possible.” I turn to Klein. “I'm going to training.” I quickly walk away hoping he doesn't stop me. He doesn't. He just joins me in silence, both of us walking. His hands brush mine but I push him away. I need to get out of this place as fast as I can without a distraction like Klein. We finally arrive at the training center. A tear escapes my eye. No I can't get attached to him, I won't get attached to him, but somewhere deep down I know I'm lying to myself. I pick up the bow and position it in the way Klein showed me. I shoot and graze the target. “You've been taught well.” He says. I give him a glance and turn away. “Whats wrong?” He asks sincerely. “Why are you mad at me?” “I'm not.” I mumble under my breath. “You know I don't believe that, is there anyway I can help?” I bite my lip and draw my bow once again, but this time I hit the bulls-eye.














