The Russian Boy (Extended) by Jaden Cai

A russian boy at a very young age was sent to the high mountains. The mountains in the
way north had very rare herbs that could cure lots of diseases. This young boy needed herbs for
his sick grandfather. The conditions of these mountains were very harsh.

As the boy Climbed these northern mountains, it was easy because there was no harsh
weather. But as he finished gathering the very rare herbs that could cure diseases, the weather
in the mountains got worse. The winds got stronger and stronger and the snow got higher up his
legs. The boy panicked and started to struggle in the snow and wind. His mind swirled and his
vision blackened. Out of nowhere, A voice said “Stay Strong till the very end, even when life
takes unexpected turns”

Then, he woke up from his deep sleep. The voice from his dream echoed in his dream
“Stay Strong till the very end, even when life takes unexpected turns” He remembered that one
sentance. When he did climb the mountain, he stayed strong. Even when at the harshest of
times, he went forward and never gave up. When he reached the herbal garden at the top of the
tall mountain, something hit him, something big.

The big animal was a white hawk. It pecked at his back and tried to carry him away. He
Tried to battle the hawk but he was already exhausted from the climb. He suddenly felt lighter
and lighter and before he could scream, he was up in the air. “Stay Strong till the very end, even
when life takes unexpected turns” He heard again. It was like a spirit that was following him ever
since he was born. A great flow of energy exploded inside of him and he took the bird down.
When the altitude was low enough he let go and the white hawk flew away.

After gathering his supplies and his herbs. He took out his very cheap skis and skied
down the great big mountain. But he did not know that something bad would come next.
As he skied down the snowy white mountain a hungry lion leaped on his chest. They
bowled over and over until the tiger was about to kill him. “Stay Strong till the very end, even
when life takes unexpected turns” The boy rolled under as the lion went for the kill and ran into
the thick forest. The lion did not come but he did hear a loud roar of anger. The boy ran further
and further down toward the city.

As he approached his grandpas hut, the odd voice whispered in his head for the very
last time “Stay Strong till the very end, even when life takes unexpected turns” There was a
cold breeze that felt like a slap in the face. He entered the hut and sadness swept over him
when he realized that his grandpa that he ventured so far to save was dead.
Weeping, he carried the limp body out sid and laid it on the cold grass that hasn't been
maintained for many years. This time, the voice did not ring in his head but did he think “Stay
Strong till the very end, even when life takes unexpected turns”

THE END