“Trees, some young and some old, dotted the landscape, and stray bushes cluttered the edge of the forest floor. Chirping crickets and other buzzing composed a subtle hum in the background. A cloaked man, standing tall, faced the battleground with perseverance and authority. Though the light of dawn came, a thick fabric shielded his eyes from it. The sounds, however, were enough to fill his ear. Each misty breath, like an ocean wave, delivered fear, hope, anticipation, and desire from the soul’s ...depths. Standing as though only he were present, Corey listened motionlessly and unwaveringly. But he was not alone. Fifteen students, all wrapped in uniform, formed a line to his left. From Jeremy, who stood closest to Corey, all the way down to Vern, they stared out at the grounds before them. In a moment, they would take to these fields and match their strength against their monumental hope. Though their hearts beat wildly, resolve and determination checked their expressions. Mira stood seventh in line.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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