By Audrey R.
Chapter 1 The Story
Geo woke with a start. It was time for a story!
His mother started: “Long ago, in a land far away from here, there were the Foxes of Veece.They had magical stones that gave them the ability to do magic. Each stone had it’s own power: opal could give you the power to perform psychic abilities. Amber gave you the power to look into anyones past. Obsidian was the power to confuse others.
“There were many other stones. But one day, the stones were destroyed!”
Geo listened carefully to what his mother had to say next. She continued, “It all started with a fox named Zane. His friend was very evil. But Zane didn’t know that. His friend had an obsidian stone, so he confused Zane. Now Zane thought he had to destroy all the stones.
“He had a granite stone that gave him the power to control the weather. Zane used lightning to destroy the stones. But when the lightning struck the stones and they exploded, they created a path called the Path of Thunder. The stones created it for only the truest of heroes who were seeking guidance.But only one hero can awaken its true power.”
Geo liked the story. He wanted to be the one to awaken the power of the Path of Thunder.
“Mama!” he said. “I’ll be the one to awaken the true power of the Path of Thunder!”
His mother laughed. “Now go explore! You have lots of energy!”
Geo ran out of his den. There were other foxes. Not pups like Geo, but grown ones trampling about in the small village of Tatjy. All of them were grey foxes. None had magical stones like the ones in the story. Now how would he be able to find the Path of Thunder?
The Bells! thought Geo. The bells were rung if you had an important message.
Geo scurried to some metal bells. A brass stick hung beside them. Geo grasped it in his teeth and banged it against the bells. RING!
Foxes stopped what they were doing and perked their ears.
“A pup!” one howled. “Let’s see what he has to say!”
Murmurs swept through the crowd like wind: fast and quiet.
Geo asked, “Can anyone help me find the Path of Thunder?”
The crowd froze and the whispers stopped.
“The Path of Thunder?” asked one quietly.
“Yes!” said Geo, his voice full of courage. The crowd froze once more. This must be a dangerous journey, he thought. They must think I’m so brave and courageous!
Everyone waited for what would happen next. The suspension was so thick, Geo thought he could swipe right through it.
Then, the whole crowd burst out in laughter. Geo whimpered.
“C’mon, let’s get back to work!” requested a fox.
“Good luck finding the Path of Thunder!” crowed another mockingly.
All of the foxes but three went back to work.
“This pup shall be good for training. He seems worthy,”said one of the three.
“He seems like a ... psychic,” said another.
“We shall collect him tomorrow,” said the first fox.
“Nope!” shouted a third. “Today!”
“Let’s go,” ordered the first fox.
So the three foxes went to the end of the village looking for Emberauge Avenue.The three foxes found it and turned into a narrow trail that led off of Emberauge Avenue and to one small den: the den of Geo and his mother.
“What shall his name be?” asked the second fox.
“It shall be…” the first paused in thought. “It shall be… Geogene.”
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