CHAPTER 69

"Who are you? " Jack asked, sounding a bit suspicious.

The person walked closer and showed a face that had many wrinkles and looked wise because of the person's age. "I protect these woods," he said in a deep, rough voice. "I have been observing you. "

Jack looked at his friends and didn't know if he should believe the stranger. But there was something special about the way he acted, something that hinted at very old wisdom and secrets.

"What do you need from us? " Sarah asked, speaking calmly even though she was scared inside.

The guardian looked at them very seriously. "I have noticed the dark things around you," he said. "But I can also see the brightness that shines inside every one of you. " "You can beat the guardians if you accept who you are. "

Jack made a sad face and had a lot of things in his mind. "What are you trying to say? "

The guardian's eyes shone with understanding. "You have all been selected for a specific purpose," he said. "You have the power and bravery to deal