Might as well give this a try.
Chapter 1: A Fresh Start
"Shinsuke, Shinsuke, wake up," called Mrs. Matsumoto.
"Coming mother," replied Shinsuke.
Shinsuke got dressed and walked downstairs. His mother had a simple breakfast of porridge.
"Shin, dear, (given pet name), hurry up or your breakfast will get cold," said his mother.
"You know mother, I'm volunteering for the Tegnes Army."
"I won't allow it."
"Why not!?"
"It's dangerous, and you can't fight anyways."
"That's not true; I've been studying in the woods. I've gotten several spell books."
"So that is where all your money went. Well I'm still not allowing it."
"I don't care what you say mother, I'm going to join the Army." Shinsuke finished his meal and left. "I'm leaving for now, if you accept my choices I will return."
"I'm not stopping you; I just want you to never return." Shinsuke got his stuff and left. When the door closed he heard his mother weeping.
Shinsuke went to sign-up when he saw someone running from a wild animal. This person was cloaked. He grabbed his flux book and pointed at the wolf. He muttered a couple words under his breath and a dark beam shot out of hand but only hit its tail. The wolf turned and charged at him.
"Oh dear, I'm in trouble," He pointed at the wolf that was now directly in front of him. This time it hit it directly in the middle of its eyes. The wolf fell and tht hit it directly in the middle of its eyes. The wolf fell and the person turned out to be a girl.
"Thank you sir. May I ask you your name?" she asked.
"Shinsuke Matsumoto, yours?"
"My name is not important now. I would like you to escort me somewhere."
"Where might this place be?"
"That isn't important now."
"What is with you? Is everything secret?"
"Just trust me; I'll make it worth your while."
"Well If you put it that way... sure why not."
"Oh thank you, you won't be sorry."
She pulled her cloak off and Shinsuke was in awe at what he saw. She was about the same age as him and she was stunning. Shinsuke couldn't help but stare at her beauty.
"Will you stop starring at me like that? It creeps me out."
"Oh sorry, I was just shocked by how you look."
She pulled her cloak back up. "Follow me."
Shinsuke thought to himself, "She's so forceful; I think I might actually like her."
She led him deep into the woods, deeper than he has ever been. All signs of friendly wildlife were gone and there was a dark looming presence. They came upon a temple and she placed her hand on it. Nothing happened. She took a step back and stared at the structure. It was very old and decrepit. It was covered in moss and vines and there was a lonely squirrel on top scurrying around.
"Hey Shinsuke, come over here for a sec." she commanded.
He went over and she directed him toward the middle of the temple. There was a great stone slap blocking all entrance into it. "I want you to take down this wall."
"You're not serious are you?"
"Of course I am, now do it." Shinsuke reached into his pack and pulled out his fire spell book. He pointed at the center of the slab, muttered a few words, and a beam of fire flew out from his hand. The slab looked no different except for a scorch mark.
"I guess I can't do it."
"I guess I have to do it myself, you weakling." She raised her hand and made intricate designs in the air. After she was done she placed her hand on the slab and it disappeared. "Shall we."
"I wonder if she even needs my help," he thought to himself.
