At first, there was nobody; the block was empty and completely bereft of any sights of humanity. For five months, the room stood still, lonely, as day and night trundles on. There was nobody; not a single soul was present during this cold, desolate period of emptiness and dreadful isolation. No laughter, no chatter, nothing. The world was a quiet, muted place. The prolonged period of nothingness is as if the place was waiting, for a sign, a signal, a harbinger, to bring in a breath of life that would revitalize this dormant void of silence.
And then, there was a group of people, a people who had no knowledge whatsoever about their not-so-distant future, was winnowed out by destiny. Unbeknownst to them a mystical yet powerful force is about to direct them to embark on a journey so enlightening, that their lives will change like never before.
It was the 8th of May, and the freshness of the late spring morning has awoken the chosen ones from their slumber to sweet chirps of songbirds preparing to set out on their daily jaunt of foraging. Suddenly, deep within their hearts they felt, or rather, heard a voice, eagerly and vehemently shouting to them. Albeit very vaguely they learnt, from the voice within their hearts, the path with which they shall take to reach the final meeting place, at which they shall gather.
As dawn broke, they set off, guided by the faint tint of gold from the half-risen sun at the far East. They marched on courageously through waves of people coming and going, neglecting the curious look upon the public's eyes and the inquisitive chatter upon the public's lips. They braved mountains with jagged rocks and precipitous slopes, and marauding rivers with rushing currents and raging rapids; all threatened to take their lives away cold-bloodedly. Yet, they marched on courageously, however treacherous the terrain for they had only one goal on their minds: reaching their destination at all cost. Their determination hard as steel. Their muscles loaded with vigor burning in flaming enthusiasm.
Perseverance paid off, as finally, they arrived, guided by the inner voice which they have been hearing throughout. The grandeur of Chung Ling High School stood tall and proud in their eyes. Their jaws agape as they were left speechless in awe. Gasp! A cry of amazement they let out; this was what it's all about. It promptly became apparent as they knew all at once, that this magnificent sight in front of them, is where they shall fulfill their destinies.
This, is where our journey begins
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