Class 601 April 30,2017
The Giver : Alternative Ending
They went down the hill on the sled. Faster and faster they went, the small cold crystals stinging Jonas’s face but he didn’t care because he knew that everything was going to be alright in a bit. Jonas looked around when something caught his eye. It was small and hidden but he had seen it and knew that it would bring trouble. It did.
The sled hit the bump, flying in the air, the cold surrounding him and Gabriel. Jonas reacted quickly, wrapping his arms around the shivering toddler and turning his back towards the ground, hitting it seconds later. Then all was still. It was as if time froze and there was no sound. Then a whimper. Jonas released his breath, relieved that Gabriel was okay. With the last of his strength, he gave the …show more content…
I left without saying goodbye first and gave most of my memories to Gabriel. I'm not good at all.” “But you are Jonas. You had to leave so that you could save Gabriel and throughout your journey, you chose Gabriel's life over yours. Don't you see? You took all those risks for the ones you loved. You are braver than I or anyone else in the community. Just promise me one thing, Jonas.” “Anything?” “Do what I never could,” her voice when down to a whisper, “Live. For you and for Gabriel.” After the last word, everything around him went white, blinding his eyes. Jonas groaned and opened his eyes, his ears picking up the sound of soft cries. He look at Gabriel and felt renewed determination flow through him. He must save Gabriel. Jonas started to trek through the snow but it was hard since he continued to fall and trip on the hidden bumps below the cold white blanket. He didn't stop though, the thought of the promise he made to Rosemary kept him