Story teller

“Get up!” The command came as the line of horses galloped out of the yard. Peter and Jock had decided to go and find a group of soldiers that they had seen crossing the river. They were going to surprise (and hopefully subdue) them. As they neared the place, Jock took half of the group off the trail they would be the backup group.

As a scout came up he said, “Over the hill their coming this way. Come on.” Peter quickly told his group plan and then galloped forward. As they came to the top they yelled and came down the hill at a terrific speed. As they came close a round of shots came and the line stopped, and then charged. But another round came from the enemy. Peter yelled for retreat and they ran hard back. As they rode into camp they were surrounded with girls that knew the news was bad. Half of Peter’s group had been killed. Jock had come and surprised them and killed the rest.

As Peter and Jock sat in their hut they said, “We should have posts so we don’t all get killed.”

“Agreed,” said Jock. John went out and called those who could build it to get ready. Quickly they started to build so they could get it done and as soon as possible. One day a shot came from the East tower. One shot meant that somebody was coming!

Once, not so long ago, there was a war. Almost every town was in ruins and most parents were dead or separated. The children were gathering in groups and living where they could. There was one place that one group lived: the river hills. It was vastly covered in trees and small clearings. The band was moving with horses when ahead in a clearing were two boys with horses. Quickly the two boys mounted and rode off quickly. But the leader, whose name was Jock, told his boys to follow. With a shout they rode of in pursuit.

“Man! those boys can ride well.”

“And fast,” said John. Soon only the fastest horses were in the race. Then the boys turned into the trees. As they rode a tree fell down in front of them.

As they stopped a voice said, “Put down your guns; you’re surrounded!! A group twice their size came out of the trees. The boy they recognized told them to stay put; he was going back.

As Peter, who was the boy they recognized, rode up to Jock’s group, he yelled, “You want to be taken captive easy or hard?” Jock immediately realized he had no choice, so he gave in. Peter yelled for guns to be taken and then they started out. As they rode through the trees, Jock saw a clearing and then they went into it.

“What in the world?” cried one girl. There were girls and boys washing and building.

Peter rode along the line and said, “Who is your leader?”

“I am,” Jock said quickly. 

Peter looked at him and said, “Good, you are just the boy I need for a right hand boy. You and I will go and plan right now. The rest of you can go where you please. Come along. What is your name?”

“My name is Jock.”

“Alright, come along then,” answered Peter.