{"id":8161,"date":"2022-12-30T18:41:05","date_gmt":"2022-12-30T10:41:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carmelss.edu.hk\/buddingwriters\/?p=8161"},"modified":"2023-01-03T00:03:04","modified_gmt":"2023-01-02T16:03:04","slug":"a-new-ending-to-the-firefly-who-lost-his-light-1c-yasmin-yuen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carmelss.edu.hk\/buddingwriters\/archives\/8161","title":{"rendered":"A new ending to &#8216;The firefly who lost his light&#8217; (1C Yuen Yuet Yu)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There\u2019s still one more chapter left to go. What could happen after Sparky had heroically saved the fireflies?<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; On that night, back at the glowworm cave, the dazzling stars twinkled in the fireflies\u2019 sight. The sparkling ballerinas in the celestial sky seemed to be celebrating the fireflies\u2019 reunition and survival with a ballet that shone the pitch-black sky into a starlit sensation. The ballerinas danced and pranced in the cloudless sky like there was no tomorrow, while the fireflies had their heart-warming reunion under the glittering sky like they hadn\u2019t seen each other for ten years.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes, it\u2019s heartening that the fireflies are safe and sound, but what about Sparky? Where did he go?<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sparky fluttered his wings, looking at the many fireflies gleefully chit-chatting with their comrades. Sparky has been left out once again, and Sparky is still the outcast that he was, even if he had saved everyone from a horrendous fate.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sparky felt no hint of gratitude from his fellow fireflies, and agony burnt inside his soul; Sparky felt no sign of attention from his fellow fireflies, and sorrow flooded inside his head. Sparky had decided that he would end this circulation of ignorance and exclusion.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sparky drifted away from the glowworm cave, and Bubba saw him, and he cried, \u2018Sparky! Where are you going?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Somewhere away from you ungrateful ignoramuses.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018No! Sparky, you can\u2019t do that!\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Why not? I\u2019m just a menace to this society. I don\u2019t have a spark; I\u2019m worthless and hopeless in this judgmental world.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018But Sparky\u2026 You\u2019re one of us.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Oh, am I? All I\u2019ve gotten from you unappreciative people are- Oh, you know what? Forget about it; you would have a million reasons and excuses for your behaviour.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Sparky, this isn\u2019t you\u2026.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018This is farewell, isn\u2019t it? Goodbye, brother.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sparky flapped his wings and left Bubba and the fireflies, which left Bubba in tears, but other fireflies didn\u2019t notice but kept celebrating their survival of the treacherous capture of the mischievous boys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Once again, Sparky had run away from the fireflies and isolated himself. This time he didn\u2019t even speak to Cricket and Mr Owl. He had locked himself in a cave. It was like he was in solitary confinement, but it wasn\u2019t the warden who locked him up; he had locked himself away from all people from the outside world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; At Glowworm cave, Monique was no other firefly noticing Sparky\u2019s disappearance. Monique saw depressed Bubba and flew to him; she asked, \u2018Hey, what happened?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Sparky.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Oh\u2026 I noticed that too. Where is Sparky?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018I don\u2019t know. He- he just flew off.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Bubba, we must find him and convince him to come back.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Monique, it\u2019s no use. Sparky had been hurt too deeply this time.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018But\u2026 I believe that Sparky still has an ounce of care for us!\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Well, you\u2019re right, I guess. Your suggestion is worth a shot.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Then what are you waiting for? Let\u2019s go, chop-chop.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Monique and Bubba decided to find Sparky before something bad happened to him. Monique and Bubba fluttered their illuminated wings and set off to the treacherous woods.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Back with Sparky, he had isolated himself so long in a cave that he had lost count of time. He was starving, weak and downcast; he was dying. The cave was pitch-black like an abyss; there was yet no hint of light coming from Sparky.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sparky realised that isolating himself wasn\u2019t the solution to this problem. He thought, \u2018I\u2019m just the victim of this bullying and exclusion. Why am I the one suffering? Why do the bullies get to enjoy the great things? It\u2019s just a spark! I don\u2019t get how important it is; that stupid spark ruined my life.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Out of nowhere, a spirit appeared in front of Sparky, and it seemed to be the spirit of another firefly. Sparky immediately flew behind a rock to take cover. The spirit fluttered its see-through wings, circled the cave, and spotted Sparky. Sparky felt chills running up and down his spine; he trembled with fear. What was the spirit going to do to him? Sparky glanced at the spirit; how it looked wasn\u2019t so bad. Sparky saw a white firefly, but it looked more transparent than usual. Sparky looked at its glow\u2026<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; It was flaming red.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018H&#8230;how?\u2019 stuttered Sparky. The spirit gave Sparky a weird face and examined him. The spirit said in a snake\u2019s tone, \u2018So you\u2019re Sparky, eh?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Y-yes&#8230;\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Oh, I forgot to introduce myself; sorry for the fright. I\u2019m Macabre.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018But a macabre is-\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018HUSH, child. Despite my name, I am nowhere close to being grim and gruesome.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Why are you here?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018I need your help.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Why, and what is it?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018It might be unbelievable, but there\u2019s a wizarding word out there.\u2019 Macabre spun himself, and suddenly he was wearing a tuxedo; he spun himself again, and now he was wearing a swimming suit; when he turned, the cave became a swimming pool. Sparky was bewildered; he asked, \u2018What\u2019s with the spiritual look then?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Oh well, I\u2019m dead.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018How are you here?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Professional wizards like me are kept in the living world to guide new wizards.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Why are you here? Am I a wizard?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018You could be one.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Really?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Yes, now are you going to help me or not.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Yeah, but I just want to ask one last question.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Ask away!\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Why me?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; After Sparky asked that question, everything became noiseless. It was aphonic. Everything reverted to normal; the swimming pool was back to its original dull cave walls; the swimming suit was gone. Macabre sighed and said, \u2018Don\u2019t be too shabby about it, but you\u2019re the chosen one.\u2019 &nbsp;&nbsp; (No, this is not Harry Potter)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sparky almost fainted in surprise. What on earth was happening? It\u2019s all happening so fast, and Sparky can\u2019t comprehend everything. Macabre said, \u2018I see you are very confused and might even be traumatised. Now, we should probably get moving to the wizarding world.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Macabre turned his light to the cave exit, and there was a golden door. Macabre told Sparky to go inside the door for a surprise,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; And such a big surprise that Sparky got.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sparky stepped into the door, and he was teleported into another world. Macabre soon followed, and he welcomed Sparky, \u2018Welcome, Sparky! To the magnificent city of Zrashire!\u2019 The scenery was so stupefied that Sparky had his mouth wide open and stood as still as a statue. However, there was something that Sparky did not understand, where are all the firefly wizards? Sparky looked at Macabre and asked, \u2018Hey, where are the others?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018You see those humans?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Yeah.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018We can turn into humans, and then we can walk and talk like humans.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018That\u2019s amazing!\u2019 Sparky exclaimed. He looked around the entrance of Zrashire; there were men in suits guarding the entrance of where they came from. Sparky asked, \u2018So they\u2019re fireflies too?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Yes, they\u2019re the guards of this door \u2013 the door of Krester. This is the west door of Zrashire,\u2019 Macabre answered, \u2018Now come with me; you need a place to stay.\u2019 Macabre led Sparky to a cosy little cottage, and they went there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018So how exactly do I turn into a human?\u2019 Sparky asked.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Well, imagine what you would look like as a human.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Oh! Oh! I see it, I see it!\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Now you feel yourself, arms and legs growing, head humanifying. Growing all your handsome features.\u2019 Sparky tried as hard as he could, and finally, his head became bigger, and he grew skin like a human. Later, his four arms became two, and his legs were longer. Some time later, his arms and legs grew longer, and he was taller. His body became larger, just like a human too. Sooner or later, Sparky was just like a human.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Well, that\u2019s weird. Usually, fireflies glow their bum even if they had turned into a human.\u2019 Macabre said, confused. \u2018I never glowed.\u2019 Uttered Sparky. Sparky was now a cute boy with brunette hair and freckles on his face. However, he was naked. Well, you couldn\u2019t expect a firefly like Sparky to be wearing clothes.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Well, um&#8230; You can turn into a human; that means you\u2019re a wizard,\u2019 Macabre said awkwardly and chuckled, \u2018Usually, newbies like you won\u2019t be able to do the human transformation successfully for the first time. Maybe you\u2019re special.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Ironic to say that since you just said I was the chosen one earlier.\u2019 Sparky laughed.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Yes, but you must understand that I am getting old.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018How old are you?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Eh&#8230; I guess about 1250 years old?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Wow, you\u2019re ancient.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Not, my friend, Pierre is 4000 years old.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018No offence, but do spirits like you, um&#8230; die?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018No offence taken, but yes, we do indeed die. Only a blood arrow can end a spirit, but the consequences of killing one are horrendous.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018What are the consequences?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018The culprit receives the punishment, which is worse than death, but anyways, we must get you some clothes.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Yeah, sure.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018But you, don\u2019t go out. We don\u2019t want nudity around Zrashire.\u2019 Then Macabre transformed into a human, or should I say a ghost of a human. Then he floated out from the wall.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Soon Macabre was back with a few sets of clothes and said, \u2018Now, put on clothes, and I\u2019ll give you a tour. You won\u2019t want to return to Glowworm cave, right?\u2019 Sparky got changed into a white polo with jeans and answered, \u2018Yeah, not after what rubbish they had treated me like.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Well, then, a tour is necessary. Come with me, boy!\u2019 Macabre and Sparky exited the cottage and went for a stroll around Zrashire.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Sparky, this is the east entrance of Zrashire \u2013 the door of Eyrith. Eyrith was the first wizard to exist in this dimension. Nearby is the marketplace of Eyrith; we can buy our food there.\u2019 Macabre introduced.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018I remember the west entrance, the door of Krester. Who\u2019s Krester?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018He\u2019s the founder of Zrashire. He grew Zrashire and made it what it is now, the best city in this dimension. Let\u2019s continue our tour, shall we?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Then Macabre took Sparky to the south entrance, and he said, \u2018Let\u2019s get straight to the point; this is the south entrance, the door of Antavine. Antavine is the Goddess of peace, who defeated the mistress of evil and saved us.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; And lastly, Macabre took Sparky to the north entrance; he sighed and explained, \u2018This is the north entrance, the door of Monteverdi.\u2019 Macabre stopped talking, so Sparky asked, \u2018Who\u2019s Monteverdi?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Oh&#8230; He\u2019s my great-great-grandfather\u2019s rival.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Was he a good man?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018He was the worse, but people loved him.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Oh, why?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Monteverdi is famous for his dragon slaying; he\u2019s even given the name \u201cDragon of the North\u201d. But people didn\u2019t know how much damage he did to the cycle of nature.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018What happened?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Dragons are mythical creatures that roam outside the city walls, and they are the spiritual form of the fire god. Though dragons sometimes attack cities, killing one is just a big no-no.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Why?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Fire is the element of power and desire. When dragons &#8211; the representatives of fire &#8211; are all killed, people will lose desire, and nature will lose its power.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Wow, but if he\u2019s good at dragon slaying, he must be a good wizard. Is he a spirit?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Yes, he died after attempting to slay the most powerful dragon, Syrax. Then he, in his spiritual form, became a false guide and manipulated new powerful wizards to rid all dragons.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Did he succeed?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Luckily, not yet. The two most powerful dragons are still active at this point.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018But why do people love Monteverdi? They even named the entrance after him.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018People nowadays still think dragons are vile creatures because of the influence of Monteverdi.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Oh, I see. It\u2019s getting dark now; let\u2019s go back.\u2019 Sparky and Macabre went back to the cottage and sat on the sofa. Sparky asked, \u2018I\u2019ve been thinking about something.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Yeah, what is it?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018What did you mean by you need my help? How am I the chosen one?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Well, now that you asked. I\u2019ll explain the situation to you. The evil mistress is back.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Wait&#8230; as in whom the Goddess of Peace defeated?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Exactly, only I know this terrible news; I witnessed my old prot\u00e9g\u00e9 unseal the evil mistress\u2019s binding curse.\u2019 There was suddenly a large bang outside the cottage, and Sparky decided to go check it out; what he saw was nerve-wracking&#8230;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;(for a better reading experience, start playing Verdi requiem dies irae until you finish reading the following two paragraphs)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What he saw was a black storm outside; the evil mistress was back, she was really back! A black tornado supported the cruel mistress, and she let out a terrible and distorted chuckle. She announced, \u2018THE DAY OF WRATH WILL SOON ARRIVE TO THIS MISERABLE WORLD!!!\u2019 And the evil mistress\u2019s goons on shorter tornadoes all chanted, \u2018DIES IRAE! DIES IRAE! DIES IRAE!\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sparky shivered and questioned his sanity, day of the wrath? What does that mean? \u2018WE SHALL CONSUME THIS CORRUPTED WORLD TO ASHES; WE SHALL INVADE THE HORRIBLE MINDS OF MANKIND.\u2019 The evil mistress continued, and her goons chanted, \u2018FULL OF TEARS AND FULL OF DREAD, TIS\u2019 THAT DAY THAT WAKES THE DEAD!\u2019 What kind of mayhem was that? Sparky wondered. But whoever this \u2018evil mistress\u2019 is, she must be stopped. Sparky saw vileness, atrocity, and gruesomeness. The horror this evil mistress gives off, the unpleasantness she caused Sparky to feel.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;(you may now stop the music if you have started playing it)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sparky went back to the cottage, traumatised. He thought of what he had witnessed, Day of Wrath? World to ashes? Wakes the dead? What\u2019s going on? All this just happened in a mere day. It\u2019s hard to cope with the fact that he is an outcast living in a cave. But now he\u2019s told to be destined to save the world. Macabre saw Sparky\u2019s face and asked, \u2018What happened?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018E-e-evil m-mistress!!\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018I wished that all this evil mistress mayhem was fake, but I guess you ARE indeed the chosen one. The evil mistress must\u2019ve sensed your aura. I must get you trained for a battle.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Oh&#8230; How are you going to train me?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018You\u2019ll see. Your training starts tomorrow.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; That night Sparky couldn\u2019t sleep; too much had happened after he left glowworm cave. Sparky\u2019s bedroom was extraordinarily well-designed. He had friendly glass roofing and many greening decors, perfect for where he came from. The room wasn\u2019t big, but the windows made it look spacious; not a single space felt cramped.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sparky gazed upon the sky. There were some shooting stars, and Sparky made a wish. I don\u2019t know the desire, but maybe you could try to guess! The Sky wasn\u2019t just ballerinas this time. Sparky could hear the orchestra accompanying the ballerinas fluttering, and some whirling and twirling as the moon smiled at the sleeping people like an endearing mother. Sparky soon fell asleep; the calming winds of Zrashire were like a lullaby to Sparky; they sang,<br>\u201cUnder the moonlight, there\u2019s a lullaby. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The night in the meadow whispers through the breeze.<br>Music is endearing and swirling under the starry night; the lights are shining brightly,<br>oh, my dearest firefly, let me soothe your soul<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>under the darkest tree.\u201d<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sparky felt the love of his mother from the soothing lullaby of Zrashire, oh how Sparky adored his mother. Sparky whispered to himself before he slept, \u2018Mother, please protect me from the difficulties I\u2019m about to face.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The next morning, Sparky changed and headed out to the living room. Macabre asked, \u2018How was your beauty sleep?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Amazing.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Of course. You overslept, you big baby.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Oh&#8230; I&#8230;\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Well, that\u2019s not important now, eat breakfast and let\u2019s get training.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sparky followed Macabre to the west entrance; this time, the door wasn\u2019t a portal but a normal gateway. The door led to a large piece of grassland, probably the areas beyond Zrashire\u2019s wall.&nbsp; Sparky let out a large sigh, and he cried. \u2018Why are you crying\u2019 Macabre asked.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018It\u2019s just, I haven\u2019t seen anything so magnificent since the night I&#8230;\u2019 Sparky was lost for words; he just didn\u2019t want to be reminded of the tragedy he faced back at glowworm cave. But what Sparky saw was something so spectacular. The bees buzzing on flower fields, the horses galloping on the grasslands, the sun shining so warmly on the grounds of Zrashire. \u2018Anyways, let the training begin. The first thing I\u2019ll train you in is your physical and mental control. Then We\u2019ll work on Spiritual and Magical duties.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Macabre first tested Sparky\u2019s physical abilities by running and flying as a firefly. It turned out Sparky was decent at that. And for mental control, I guess Sparky wasn\u2019t so good at that. That\u2019s probably why he left glowworm cave instead of talking things out. \u2018I see, so you\u2019re not good at controlling your emotions.\u2019 Macabre said. Sparky said,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Yeah, that\u2019s like the reason I left my home.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018I see. Not to be a creep, but I think what you felt was normal.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Maybe, I guess.\u2019&nbsp; Sparky replied. Now Macabre was floating back to the gates of Zrashire; Sparky was confused, so he asked, \u2018But you\u2019ve just tested me; isn\u2019t there still training to do?\u2019 Macabre continued floating and said, \u2018Yes, but I think you\u2019re hungry.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Yeah, I am. Let\u2019s go back then.\u2019 Sparky nodded and spoke. Then Sparky and Macabre went to the humble little cottage and had lunch. After lunch, they returned to the grasslands, and Sparky\u2019s Spiritual and Magical power was tested.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Macabre requested Sparky to try to cast a simple spell \u2013 the fireball summoning spell. Sparky transformed into a firefly (I forgot to mention that only in the firefly state could you use magic) and tried casting the spell. Of course, he succeeded, but something magical happened\u2026<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sparky had a faint glow at the last section of his abdomen. Had sparky found his glow? Yes, but the light wasn\u2019t the usual greenish yellow; it was a golden glow. Macabre pointed at Sparky\u2019s back of his abdomen and cried, \u2018Sparky! Sparky! You\u2019re glowing!\u2019 Sparky looked at his back, and WOW! He was glowing. But why in such a sudden? Sparky asked Macabre, \u2018Why am I suddenly glowing now?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018It\u2019s because you\u2019ve set your path to become the world\u2019s saviour.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018But other fireflies start glowing since their birth.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Well, you\u2019re special. You could\u2019ve gone down many roads and gotten your glow. You could\u2019ve become a villain; you could\u2019ve become the \u201cdictator for life\u201d of the other fireflies; You could\u2019ve become the best soprano singer in town. But others have an assigned role by the world\u2019s creator; you\u2019re special, and you get to choose yours truly.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Wow\u2026 So, my glow shows if I\u2019ve found a path I would go down.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Exactly.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018I must train hard to defeat the evil mistress.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Now that\u2019s the spirit! Let our training begin.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Then after Sparky\u2019s glow appeared, he worked harder than ever to save the world. He trained day and night; no matter how insane the weather was, a blizzard or typhoon, he would still find a place to train. Soon, Sparky was probably the best wizard in Zrashire. But he wasn\u2019t ready to take down the evil mistress, for she had a whole army. Sparky had to recruit some people to help him.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sparky went around the town of Zrashire; he put up posters for recruitment of his army. Many people didn\u2019t believe it was real, but they still came to Sparky\u2019s cottage to check out what was going on. Many people went to see, and when Sparky flew up the roof and transformed into a human this time, his transformation was smooth. Sparky said, \u2018Fortississimo.\u2019 (A spell that makes him louder) Then he announced,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018GOOD EVENING, FELLOW LADIES AND GENTS\u2019. I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve seen my posters. You\u2019re probably very confused right now, but what I wrote on the signs is true and still is. Right now, I\u2019m recruiting members to help me take down the vile evil mistress.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A citizen yelled, \u2018How do we know if you\u2019re not speaking rubbish?\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; \u2018Good question; I\u2019ve seen the evil mistress myself. She was\u2026 nerve-wracking, and she mentioned something about the day of wrath and consuming this world into ashes. We must stop her.\u2019<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; After hearing what Sparky said, the crowd chit-chatted and debated whether they should join Sparky on his risky adventure. A courageous young man raised his hand and said, \u2018I\u2019d like to help!\u2019 What the man said inspired many people, and they all wanted to help Sparky.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; At the end of the recruitment, Sparky had recruited over 5,000 members. What a success! Now I\u2019m running out of time. Let\u2019s fast forward to when they fight the evil mistress.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (Maybe written during the CNY holiday)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; On the day, the day of the fight, it was a lunar eclipse, when the evil mistress was the weakest. Sparky and Macabre led their army to the castle located at Mount Black Salt. The castle was built of black bricks and with black stained panes. How typical of a villain, black and dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sparky\u2019s army was getting closer and closer to the castle; here they stood for the turning of the years. They marched into the castle, and immediately there were two soldiers of the evil mistress blocking the way, and of course, their magic was spectacular, and Sparky barely defeated them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If the soldiers were so powerful, what about the evil mistress? Was she like a god, so powerful but yet wicked? Stay tuned for the next writing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<!-- wp:paragraph --><p>There\u2019s still one more chapter left to go. What could happen after Sparky had heroically saved the firefliesOn that night, back at the glowworm cave, the dazzling stars twinkled in the fireflies\u2019 sight. 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