“Lana, please come out everyone wants to see you” Matt practically begged.
Sit outside by the campfire with a load of old rangers hanging about and talking about the terrors of the toadstool population decreasing. Most of them came from Dundull or slightly further afield in Jorvik City, but they ate with the rangers. Unfortunately, that meant that the only meals were available in their company. I was very hungry though… “Fine! Fine! I’ll come out and eat if it makes you all so happy!” Matt grinned, “Excellent! Put your coat and hat on, it’s cold out.” I sighed, stood up and picked up my hat and coat. I hated my current clothes. From Bristol, I had only bought what I was standing up in so Jacey had bought me tight leather leggings, a tunic styled long sleeved t-shirt, clumpy woollen boots as well as fleece gilet and hat. Walking outside, I found a space at the fire as someone passed me a bowl filled with fish stew. It smelled like fireworks light. My face, facing the fire, was burning hot; my back, facing away, was freezing cold. Zoning out the chatter from the rangers, I tried to balance soup and homemade tea. “How are you liking Mistfall then, Lana?” old Zacky asked. I shrugged by means of an easy way out of answering but I wasn’t getting that easily. “Come on now, we all want to hear what wildlife you’ve seen so far! What local beastie is your favourite?” Oh God, I really didn’t care. Think, Lana, think. “Hedgehogs, they’ve very sweet.” Old Zacky laughed, “I like the frogs myself, raising them got me into a lot of trouble with me Ma as a boy. But I hear you know all about getting into trouble.” Matt and Jacey shifted uncomfortably in their seats, but didn’t dare contradict Zacky so it was left to me to reply, “A little.” Thankfully, the conversation was left there and everyone proceeded to talk about the tasks for the next day. As we moved onto eating cloudberries, eerie noisy came from the trees as the forests came alive. Twigs snapped; leaves rustled. Fireflies flew about above our heads lighting up large patches in the constantly settled sea mist. Standing up from the log I had been sitting on, I excused myself and went back inside, realising it was high time I replied to Mum. Tired, I opened up the chunky laptop. Besides the mail app a little number appeared saying “13”. 13 messages all from Mum getting madder and madder that I hadn’t replied. “Lana, God damn hurry up and get back to me. It’s not like I’m your mother or anything.” “Stop ignoring me Lana” “If you can’t be bothered to reply then I can’t be bothered to have you back.” “Ok, Lana, even though you’re ignoring me, I need to tell you this. I have a boyfriend and he’s moving in with this two kids. Look, I’m so sorry sweetheart but they really need a home right now.” Despite my burning eyes and blurred vision, I fought the tears, stood up and ran out of the house. Remembering a tree up by the cliff which was easy to climb, I headed towards it fighting my way up the cliff and into the misty night.
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Li Silentland
Hello!Welcome to my little space on the large internet where I can share my thoughts, views and fanfics! I am you 'normal' teenaged girl, who loves writing, gaming and horses. I've played Star Stable online since 1st June 2014 and I am currently a level 20 player on Cupcake Valley where I hang about with Frosty Roses and my 18 pixel horses! Disclaimer: All images and anything else to do with this blog are taken in the game Star Stable Online produced by Star Stable Entertainment AB. I have nothing to do with Star Stable and own none of their graphics. But I can tell you it is a great game and you should play it!
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