​"Why?" I whisper quietly. "Why!? We've done nothing to harm you or deserve this! Let her go! I'll do whatever you say!" I cry louder than before, looking at my unconscious friend on the ground.

​Is this how it's going to end? Is this the moment it all ends?

​"Oh, Emily. It isn't you. Just give me the winning flags, and all will be fine. Look, time's almost up!" she evilly laughs, pointing another arrow at her.

​"Never! I have to keep my promise! I will keep my promise!" I clutch the flags and look around me. I hear the rustling of my teammates, my new friends, standing behind me with grim faces. All of our focus is on saving our fourth member who is still on the ground.

​Everything happens within a few seconds.​

​I can't tell what's happening as I black out.

"It appears the winners of the annual Talenters Open are........."

Hey to all the readers! This is the prologue for my short story. I hope it was interesting enough...

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