It’s eleven at

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It’s eleven at

It’s eleven at night and Evernesà is worried for her safety. The lurking shadows of the jungle surround her like an army, and the only light comes from the lantern in Ev’s hands. They shake and the light flickers, but Ever concentrates and the light comes back, full glow. Behind her, Lìsina smirks. 

“Trouble, Lighter?” she asks.

Ever glares. “Well, I don’t see you working hard over there, Puller.”

”What am I supposed to go? Summon light? Oh wait. You’ve got that covered. Or do you?”

”Of course I do,” Ever responds, her voice rising. The gentle white light turns shades of red and orange and rises into a plume that resembles a flame, revealing Ever’s anger. “And you could at least be trying to pull food, or water. Not just standing a round like a hòjo.”

”Oh, get of it, Ever. You think you’re better than everyone, but really you’re the hòjo. Just like your mother and sisters.”

Shut up!” Ever cries, and the light explodes into a ten foot tall creature flickering between deep blue and dark green. 

Òve, Ever. That’s what I’m talking about. Now, what was it you were saying?”

Ever grits her teeth. “I was talking about how you could-“

”Shut up.” Lìsina says suddenly.

”Oh, so that’s how it is? As soon as I mention you doing actual work, you tell me to shut up? I-“

Shut. Up.” Lìs repeats, and this time Evernesà hears it too. The sound of thumping over the forest floor, quiet and loud at the same time.

Ever recalls her light into the lantern quickly. “You don’t think it could be-“ she doesn’t get to finish her sentence before a monster bursts out from the leafy trees and slices Lìsina’s throat. 

submitted by ev, age 13, who’s asking?
(December 28, 2018 - 1:06 pm)

This is really interesting, ev! Are you looking for feedback, or are you just posting something you wrote? I'm excited to see where it goes!

What's going to happen next?? Will Ever be okay??

submitted by ..., age ..., ...
(December 29, 2018 - 10:28 am)
submitted by TOP!
(December 29, 2018 - 10:29 am)