Sacrifice: A Narrative Fiction

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Ethan stood next to the priest, waiting impatiently for the wedding to be over. He never thought that on his wedding day he had to be married to someone he did not love. And it wasn’t his choice. “It wasn’t my fault Captain Jane died,” he thought.

Captain Jane had been the head leader of Unknown until she died, and now Ethan would take her spot. But, he didn’t want to. Ever since she died, everything has changed. It’s as if Jane had a secret as she died. But that wasn’t the point. Unknown was turning more into a spy base
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He had never actually said his name like that out loud. It sounded very intimidating. “Oh you must have taken over for Captain Jane,” It said as a tear dropped down his left eye. It wiped it off quickly then said, “My name is Yubu. I used to secretly work for Captain Jane down here until she died. But now I am at your service,” Yubu said with a little bow, “This was her secret place she went to for missions and cases others couldn’t know about. But now that you’re here, they are your files. You may look around if you like. But you are in great danger. She warned me about this. And then she died. Those evil things! They don’t even have a name and they’re going to take over this planet!”

“I’m sorry, but did you just say that they’re going to take over the planet?!” Ethan exclaimed. He suddenly became a lot more scared than he was.“Yes that’s why we need your help. That is what the ALF committee is training you for. They will find you and kill you. You need to use your ring to put a forcefield around before anything gets worse. Go to the fountain right in the center of town to do it. And

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