Natalie Lu, Age 11 Natalie, age 11, lives in Ann Arbor, MI. She likes to write because she gets to create a new world based on her own imagination. In addition to writing, she enjoys swimming and talking with friends. Other stories and games inspire Natalie’s writing. She would like to live in a world where you could do anything you wanted without being told that you’re wrong.
Another World “Lucid, you know one day we’ll have to find a world to stop in.” “I know Lumine, but this world just doesn’t feel right.” Lumine smiled, picking up a stone and throwing it into the air, then catching it. Lucid watched his sister, “I hope that one day we can find a world where we could finally be accepted for who we are. But until then Lumine, I hope that you will continue to stay happy.” Then Lucid started sinking, just sinking into the ground. “Lumine! Lumine help!” “I’ve got you Lucid!” Lucid struggled, trying to get out of the ground, and then he watched an animal hit Lumine, sending her to the ground, and he started sinking again, and nothing he did could stop it. “Hey! HEY!! Wake up!” Lumine blinked, squinting at the creature in front of her. “How long was I asleep?” “Two days, you probably fainted from hunger, so I prepared some food for you. Speaking of food, thanks for fishing me out the other day! If you hadn’t, I probably would have drowned!” “Oh. it’s you again. What’s your name and what exactly are you?” “My name is Ning! And I’m an Adeptus. Adeptus are one of the few types of defenders of this world. There are Archons, who are the most powerful, Adeptus, Gods, Phoenixes and Dragons are the other defenders.” “Well, my name is Lumine. And I’m looking for my brother Lucid. He looks like me but has grey eyes, have you seen him?” “Well no, but you're not from this world are you? How did you lose your brother in the first place?” “Well, I’m really not sure, he just started sinking into the ground.” “If that’s the case, he probably was stolen by The Abyss. The Abyss are a group of bad guys that want to take over this world.” “But why would they take my brother?” “Probably because they sensed powerful energy coming from you guys, so they probably wanted to use him to help take over Zhong.” “What is the best way to get him back?” “I would suggest traveling through the entire world, this world is split into five regions, Sho, Yue, Ina, Sen and Mond. Each region has an Archon, they’ll probably be able to find your brother.” “I see, thanks for your help Ning.” “Hey! Why are you acting like we’re going to separate already? You probably don’t know anything about this world, so I’m going to be your guide! It’s to make up for saving me!” “Alright then.” “Alright! So this is a Prayer Statue. There are five different types of these around Zhong, one for each Archon. Prayer Statues heal you and you can teleport to them! Go ahead, touch the statue!” She reached forward and touched the statue, and staggered backwards, surprised by the elemental energy that entered her body. “Hey! Lumine! Are you OK? That’s weird . . . This has never happened to anyone else before!” “I’m OK, but why is there wind coming out of my hands now?” “This element is called Anemo, Anemo is basically the same as wind! But I’ve never seen anyone gain elemental powers from touching the statue before . . . ” “Well, I guess it may be different for me, seeing how I’m a Demigod and I’m from a different world.”
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THIS WORLD JUST DOESN'T FEEL RIGHT
