chapter 5

For days, I couldn't shake Asher's words from my mind. The idea of breaking free from the confines of our nation and exploring the unknown was both thrilling and terrifying. But the more I thought about it, the more the idea grew on me. I began to wonder what lay beyond the walls that had always kept us safe, what other people and cultures existed beyond our own.

As I went about my daily routine, I found myself observing things with a new sense of wonder. I wondered what life would be like if we weren't bound by the strict rules of our nation. I started to question the authority figures who had always been presented to us as infallible and began to see the cracks in their logic. Was it really worth sacrificing our own freedom for the illusion of safety?

I began to share my thoughts with Asher, and we would spend hours discussing the possibilities and risks of leaving our nation. We knew that it was dangerous and that we would be risking everything we had ever known, but the thought of the adventure and the chance to discover something new was too tempting to resist.

Eventually, we decided to make a plan. We knew that we couldn't do this alone, so I decided to consult the orb for some advice. There was only one problem where the hell was the orb. I checked the sorting room but nothing showed up. Which was a disappointment so I had to search the north wing of the school.

As I ascended the stairs to the observatory, I could feel the weight of the world on my shoulders. The fate of our nation rested on my decisions, and I knew that I needed to consult the Sorting Orb for guidance. I pushed open the door at the top of the stairs and stepped onto the open roof of the observatory.

The night sky was breathtaking, the stars twinkling like tiny diamonds in the inky darkness. The cool breeze tousled my hair and sent a shiver down my spine. I could feel the magic in the air, the power of the Sorting Orb pulsing through the walls of the observatory.

I walked over to the center of the room, where the Sorting Orb was kept on a pedestal.

My hand reaches out to the orb and the flash of darkness consumes me. I woke up in the green field with the ocean again and then a figure appeared above me.

"Well well well I didn't think i'd see you for quite awhile".

"So what do you want".

"Um i nee-need help and a friend of mine wants to leave, can you help"? I asked with a whisper.

"FINALLY IT TOOK SO LONG FOR SOMEONE TO SAY THOSE WORDS YOU WOULD NOT BELIEVE HOW LONG IT TOOK THANK YOU SO MUCH"! He shouted so loud it hurt my ears. I winced at the sudden outburst, but I couldn't help feeling a flicker of excitement. Finally, I had found someone who shared Asher's desire to break free from the strict confines of our nation.

I'm still on the ropes on the idea of leaving the country. I can see his mouth moving but no words come out of his mouth and then he shakes me roughly.

"Kid you need to leave inside the room is my ring. If you put the rings on the orb my soul will transfer to the ring which you can safely carry me. We will be able to talk later".

Then I returned into the real world with a bang I blinked a few times, my eyes adjusting to the bright light of the observatory once more. I looked around, trying to shake off the feeling of disorientation.

I shook my head, trying to clear my thoughts. I had to focus on the task at hand. I walked over to the pedestal where the Sorting Orb sat, feeling the weight of the ghost's words still lingering in my mind. I noticed a small ring on the pedestal, glinting in the light. I picked it up, examining it closely. It was a simple silver band, with a small black stone set in the center.

Without hesitation, I slipped the ring onto my finger and approached the Sorting Orb. I could feel the energy pulsing from the orb, and I could sense the ghost's presence within it. I held out my hand, allowing the ring to make contact with the orb. Suddenly, a burst of light exploded from the orb, engulfing me in a blinding white light.

When the light faded, I found myself standing in the observatory once more. But everything was different. The colors were more vibrant, the air was charged with magic, and I could feel the presence of the ghost inside the ring on my finger.

I looked down at the ring, watching as the black stone glowed softly. I could sense the ghost's excitement.

My heart felt like it was bursting with joy, every cell in my body buzzing with a warm and electric energy. A broad smile stretched across my face, and I couldn't help but laugh out loud. It felt like the whole world was suddenly illuminated with a bright and beautiful light, and everything in my life was just falling into place.

My chest swelled with a sense of contentment, and I felt a deep connection with everyone and everything around me. Every sound, every scent, every sensation seemed amplified, like my senses had been supercharged with the power of happiness. I felt grateful for everything in my life, from the people who had supported me to the opportunities that had led me to this moment.

As I looked around me, I saw the world in a new light. The trees and flowers seemed more vibrant, the sky bluer, the air sweeter. Even the smallest details seemed to hold meaning and beauty, and I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed with emotion. I was so happy that it felt like I could lift off the ground and float away on a cloud of pure bliss.

I needed to go on a run. My legs almost moved on their own running down the stairs eventually to reach the courtyard and I started to sprint faster and faster quicker then what i thought was possible. Slowly after hours I slowed down and collapsed on the smooth grass. The wind went over my body like a blanket. As my dreams slowly took me to something about an angry man with a big sword, a fem boy with white hair drinking tea.