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 * Kailen and the Darkness of the Swamp **

Kailen was getting ready for a big show, as drama club leader, she had lots of pressure. Everglade, Florida isn’t exactly the best place for chilling.



Kailen started home from school after rehearsal on a warm April day. She was texting her best friend, Cherie.



After two hours of TORTURE, Kailen was tired and in a grouchy mood. When a crow came up to her she kept on walking and ignored it.

The crow continued pursuing Kailen, she eventually turned around and asked it what it wanted in a demanding voice. The crow, feeling pressured, started squawking back.



Kailen heard hoarse words coming from the crow, she paused and let the crow explain about a darkness injuring the swamp’s ecosystem. Kailen was shocked she could understand the crow. Apparently, it was speaking English.

Kailen wanted to help, but she was petrified when she stepped into the swamp. It was a place so close to her normal path, yet so spooky.



After Kailen’s explanation, she refused the offer. She didn’t want to go anyways; the vicious animals in the stories could be real!

Kailen picked up her backpack she dropped during her travel, when a fox stepped out of the bushes.



The fox said he would mentor Kailen if she accepted the quest. Kailen stared at the fox’s eyes, she knew he wasn’t lying, and accepted.



The fox was glowing golden, Kailen knew there was something special about the fox, so she trusted it.



The fox told Kailen that she must travel to the heart of the swamp to defeat the darkness. Kailen was scared half to death! Of course, she dropped her backpack again out of shock.



Kailen entered the swamp and the fox dusted a powder on her that turned her into “The Fox.”



Kailen entered the swamp as “The Fox.” Her journey was to defeat the darkness. She met wolves and nimbly raced around them as her mentor followed her in secrecy.



After defeating the wolves, Kailen felt more courageous. Next, Kailen had to avoid the crocodiles and alligators, who were protecting the swamp from intruders.



Kailen was getting braver each time she defeated an animal. By the time she gingerly raced past the quicksand pits, her fear of the swamp was gone!



At the entrance to the heart of the swamp, maggots were blocking the entrance. Kailen stepped on them all and disposed of them.



During the tasks Kailen picked up new allies. The allies she had were two crows, a wolf, a crocodile, two birds and the fox. These animals wanted the darkness to be gone also.



Kailen got new instructions from the fox. She had to enter the heart of the swamp and defeat the darkness on her own.



Kailen closed her eyes and bared herself as she stepped into the heart of the swamp. She was shaking all over as horrible images flashed through her mind.



Kailen opened her eyes, saw the darkness, and stepped forward. The darkness sent out her worst fear, vicious animals. Kailen defeated them and backed out of the swamp.



Kailen found her allies and they asked her what happened. She said she got frightened and ran out of the swamp. The fox said the darkness can only be defeated by the Chosen One. Kailen needed to go back into the swamp with the powers of the golden fox.



Kailen turned into herself again and headed into the heart of the swamp to complete her quest.



Kailen was in the heart of the swamp and drank the elixir that transformed her into the “Golden Fox.”

Kailen turned into the golden fox and admired herself for a little bit. She loved her shiny coat of gold and the ears that were fuzzy, golden towers.



Kailen saw the darkness that was polluting and killing the swamp’s ecosystem. Kailen lunged forward and sank her claws into the darkness.



The darkness exploded into little specks of dust. Kailen stood and looked at the dust with a feeling of pride and completion of her quest.

Kailen stood there for a minute, worried about whether or not the darkness would return.



Kailen eventually stopped worrying and went to meet her allies at the entrance of the swamp. She was anxious to see them, she also felt extremely proud.



As Kailen walked back to the swamp, she was slowly turning back into herself!



Kailen saw the fox, all the other animals had left. Kailen told the fox the details with a sense of energy in her voice.



The fox congragulated Kailen on her job and escorted her out of the swamp.



Kailen thanked the fox for its help, and headed back for home.



Halfway back home, a crow came with her backpack. Kailen smacked her head, knowing that she had forgotten something.



Kailen took the backpack and saw that it seemed heavier. She thought, nothing of it, and walked away.



Kailen was so tired, she was lugging herself down her street. At least she was near home.



Kailen went back to bed after eating her favorite food, lasagna.



The next morning Kailen put her books and homework into her backpack. Then, she saw the note. It said “Kailen, The darkness seeks revenge. Be Ready! The Fox.”



Kailen put it on her desk and walked to school, a waffle in her hand. She fely peaceful about her ability to fight “the darkness.”



Kailen was close to school, saw her best friend and ran to meet her. Kailen knew the swamp would grow worse in shape because of the Darkness but “The Fox” would restore it.



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