Jermiah had dismounted Shadow, he hid in the undergrowth, staring up into the sky with wonder.
He wanted to save Evelyne and Meradith, but was too
afraid to leave his hiding place, in the tall grass.
Meanwhile, the others back at the cave, had seen
the body of light in the sky, they felt a need to
leave the cave and follow the light, even though it
was dark and they would have to travel on foot, also leaving the animals behind in the cave. The
wagons couldn't be used, because they didn't have
the horses to pull them, but they had the torches,
so they set out almost immediately.
As they walked Bess explained to Bella and the
others, that she had a funny feeling, that this was
their once in a life time chance to make contact with their ancestors.
She explained that she had remembered seeing these
lights, when she was eight Winters old, 'a very
long time ago,' she thought to herself.
"Why are they here now?" asked Bella.
"I cannot say, but they have obviously come here
for a reason," replied Bess.
The body of light just hovered for most of the
night, it could be seen from far away.
By now many people and wagons had appeared, it
seemed like everyone from across the land, wanted
to see this spectacle.
People were travelling down from the North, as if
by word of mouth, news travelled fast. Everyone
wanted to see these lights.
Martha and her family and friends, stood and watched. Tears started to fill Martha's eyes, she
knew this was a day, that would go down in their
history, with the people of their Earth.
She wondered if future generations would believe it. She had been just a baby, when these lights had
appeared last, but her Mother and Father, had told
her about them saying, "be sure Martha, one day
they will return again!"
Martha had believed them, trusting in her parents
words, now she wept with happiness, for she knew
these lights were here to help them, it was just
a feeling.
To be continued ............
Comments
Silver Spun Sand | May 16, 2011 - 17:43
Can't wait to find out about these lights, Jenny and I'm glad I've just noticed you've posted another chapter, so I shall read on.
Just a couple of tiny typos. It's that little devil 'too' again;-) In the first paragraph should be 'too afraid' and in the second paragraph 'meanwhile' should be all one word.
Atmospheric, this chapter,and you managed to convey, very well, Martha's wide-eyed wonderment.
Tina
skinner_jennifer | May 17, 2011 - 10:24
Thanks again Tina, that actually looks a lot better
now.
I'm glad that you got the atmosphere, I tried to
imagine how I would feel, if I were Martha.
Again thankyou so much for your help with my spelling, I really do appreciate it.
Jenny.
oldpesky | May 17, 2011 - 10:30
Good morning Jennifer, I like the way you have let those lights stay where they are for a while. This not only builds the suspense but allows you to let us see how all your characters feel when seeing the lights in the sky. Good story-telling.
skinner_jennifer | May 17, 2011 - 10:46
Hi there oldpesky,
and a very good morning to you too. What a great
comment, you've made my morning, thankyou.
It has been a great journey, with this story, it's
nice when you can take people along with you.
The good thing about ABC Tales, is that you actually
get to hear what people think and that's what's so
special about it.
Enjoy the rest of your week.
Jenny.
maggyvaneijk | May 17, 2011 - 14:37
I agree with oldpesky great story telling, you've really built up a sense of adventure
skinner_jennifer | May 17, 2011 - 15:12
Hi there maggyvaneijk,
wow! that is really kind of you to let me know.
Thankyou so much for reading and the great comment.
It's always much appreciated.
Jenny.
Kahdai | May 26, 2011 - 16:23
Hi Jenny if you have time it would be great to have links to the next part at the end of each one so get into reading it better :) K
skinner_jennifer | May 26, 2011 - 19:30
Hi Kahdai,
a bit nervous about doing that, I will need my son
here with me, but I won't be seeing him until next
Tuesday. I will see what I can do, but I know it
sounds so stupid, I am really nervous about touching
anything I don't understand. I'm such a novice when
it comes to the computer.
I know you have shown me how to do this before, I
will try and have a go. Hope you can bare with me.
Thankyou for reading my story, it's much appreciated.
Jenny.
Kahdai | June 2, 2011 - 15:54
thats ok Jenny maybe if ii have time I will post some as comments or you can just link at the end as an edit. Its very good story K :)
skinner_jennifer | June 2, 2011 - 16:04
Hi Kahdai,
I asked my son, even he couldn't help me, it's very
frustrating, thankyou for understanding.
Jenny.