You can do this son whispered the voice in Matthew's head You have a gift
The crack of the starters pistol brought Matthew to his senses Mother he murmured as he stumbled forward , the others participants were already ahead of him. Quickly gathering his thoughts Matthew launched himself forward, his legs felt heavy and clumsy, but he gritted his teeth and ran.
The yells of the crowd were deafening but all he could focus on was the soft reassuring voice of his mother The strength is within you son she spoke softly in his head.
He could no longer hear the shouts of the crowd , his legs begin to shake off there clumsiness, he felt the lactic acid drain from his aching muscles as he stretched out every sinew in his arms & legs.
30 meters, he was catching up, he could feel the oxygen filling his lungs.
40 meters, 7th place was his, he began to open his stride as he drew level with 2 other boys.
50 meters , 60meters he was up 5th place time seemed to slow down.
The finish line was in sight, through the shimmering haze he could make out a women in white, she was beckoning him into her outstretched arms. Mother he emotionally yelled, he suddenly felt as if the had broken free from the final shackles that held him.
60, 70 80 meters he was now neck and neck with the leader, surprisingly he wasnt even gasping for air, Outstretching his arms Matthew threw himself over the finish line and into his mothers arms.
Wake up Matthew spoke his mother softly Wake up
Opening his eyes Matthew slowly became accustomed to the light in the dimly lit chamber.
He was looking up into the face of his loving mother. Startled he quickly sat up.
Where am I, who are you he hastily demanded , Matthew spoke his mother comfortingly Its me your mother
No you cant be, my mother, she died when I was young , you he paused she drowned in a boating accident.
This will be hard for you to understand my dearest Matthew she explained But I told your father to hide the truth from you, until you were ready
Ready asked Matthew Ready for what
Ready to here of your heritage, she explained but unfortunately he has not fulfilled my wishes, the thought of losing his son as well as a loving wife is to much for him to consider
But stuttered Matthew
Listen to me carefully, my time he is at an end she explained Forgive your father and tell him he has nothing to fear, for I am alive
Alive gasped Matthew
Theres no time to explain, my dearest son she wept tearfully Give your father this pendant, so he will fulfil my wishes and tell him that my love for him is as strong as his for I
The chamber began to grow darker, Mother shouted Matthew Dont go , Mother!
You ok lad said the race official as he helped Matthew to his feet.
Yeah I think so he replied What happened
You threw yourself over the finish line and hit your head boy explained the official.
The PA system suddenly sprung into life Your winner with a new competition record Matthew Marvellous Junior
Thats my boy came a yell from the crowd I always knew he could do it proudly boasted Lord Marvellous as he appeared from the assembled crowd striding proudly up to his son.
Whats that round your neck lad his father asked Have they given you your medal already he chortled
Unclasping the chain from round his neck Matthew stared at the gold pendant that his mother had handed him .
Its for you father explained Matthew handing his father the pendant
Tears began to well up in the eyes of Lord Marvellous
Mothers alive and she forgives you he whispered to his father as he walked back to the changing room. Shes alive
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CHAPTER 1 can be read here
CHAPTER 2
A Race of Revelations
You can do this son whispered the voice in Matthew's head You have a gift
The crack of the starters pistol brought Matthew to his senses Mother he murmured as he stumbled forward , the others participants were already ahead of him. Quickly gathering his thoughts Matthew launched himself forward, his legs felt heavy and clumsy, but he gritted his teeth and ran.
The yells of the crowd were deafening but all he could focus on was the soft reassuring voice of his mother The strength is within you son she spoke softly in his head.
He could no longer hear the shouts of the crowd , his legs begin to shake off there clumsiness, he felt the lactic acid drain from his aching muscles as he stretched out every sinew in his arms & legs.
30 meters, he was catching up, he could feel the oxygen filling his lungs.
40 meters, 7th place was his, he began to open his stride as he drew level with 2 other boys.
50 meters , 60meters he was up 5th place time seemed to slow down.
The finish line was in sight, through the shimmering haze he could make out a women in white, she was beckoning him into her outstretched arms. Mother he emotionally yelled, he suddenly felt as if the had broken free from the final shackles that held him.
60, 70 80 meters he was now neck and neck with the leader, surprisingly he wasnt even gasping for air, Outstretching his arms Matthew threw himself over the finish line and into his mothers arms.
Wake up Matthew spoke his mother softly Wake up
Opening his eyes Matthew slowly became accustomed to the light in the dimly lit chamber.
He was looking up into the face of his loving mother. Startled he quickly sat up.
Where am I, who are you he hastily demanded , Matthew spoke his mother comfortingly Its me your mother
No you cant be, my mother, she died when I was young , you he paused she drowned in a boating accident.
This will be hard for you to understand my dearest Matthew she explained But I told your father to hide the truth from you, until you were ready
Ready asked Matthew Ready for what
Ready to here of your heritage, she explained but unfortunately he has not fulfilled my wishes, the thought of losing his son as well as a loving wife is to much for him to consider
But stuttered Matthew
Listen to me carefully, my time he is at an end she explained Forgive your father and tell him he has nothing to fear, for I am alive
Alive gasped Matthew
Theres no time to explain, my dearest son she wept tearfully Give your father this pendant, so he will fulfil my wishes and tell him that my love for him is as strong as his for I
The chamber began to grow darker, Mother shouted Matthew Dont go , Mother!
You ok lad said the race official as he helped Matthew to his feet.
Yeah I think so he replied What happened
You threw yourself over the finish line and hit your head boy explained the official.
The PA system suddenly sprung into life Your winner with a new competition record Matthew Marvellous Junior
Thats my boy came a yell from the crowd I always knew he could do it proudly boasted Lord Marvellous as he appeared from the assembled crowd striding proudly up to his son.
Whats that round your neck lad his father asked Have they given you your medal already he chortled
Unclasping the chain from round his neck Matthew stared at the gold pendant that his mother had handed him .
Its for you father explained Matthew handing his father the pendant
Tears began to well up in the eyes of Lord Marvellous
Mothers alive and she forgives you he whispered to his father as he walked back to the changing room. Shes alive
To be continued