(Guys, thanks for all the views. I didn't expect anyone to read the first chapter. So, after a long delay, here is chapter 2)
Carter woke up the next morning, tired and comfortable. He looked over at Jasmine, and smiled. He carefully got out of bed and got dressed. He headed downstairs, and was greeted by the smell of delicious food cooking.
Rachel was cooking, as usual. Carter stepped in to the kitchen and kissed her neck. "Good morning, Rachel." He said.
"Good morning, master. How did you sleep?" She asked.
"Well, thank you. Do you know where my father left the chest of things for my quest?"
"Yes, he put it in your study." She replied.
"Thank you, Rachel." Carter headed in to the study and instantly was surprised by the sight of the chest in front of him. It was about 7 feet across, and 3 feet tall. It was made of dark wood and had iron hinges.
He opened the chest and sifted through all the items he found; a sword, a shield, some water skin, even an entire set of armor. Finally, at the bottom, Carter picked up a dust-covered leather bound book. It was locked with a silver lock.
At the bottom of the chest, there was a note left by his father. It read, "Carter,
This book is important. You will find the key when you most need it. Oh, and don't try to break the lock. It will hurt.
-Father"
Carter put everything back in the chest and sighed. This whole thing was beginning to get strange. But then, it was his father. He put those thoughts out of his head and walked back in to the kitchen. Rachel stood dutifully beside Jasmine as she ate.
Rachel noticed Carter's return, and instantly rushed to get his breakfast on a plate. Carter sat down and looked across the table at Jasmine. "So, we head out after breakfast. Are you ready?" He asked.
