"We must not waste any time," I announced, their eyes looking in my direction with confused gaze. They were looking at me as if I am a completely different person.
I, too. I don't know who am I anymore as well.
Now that I am starting to remember the past bit by bit, the burden in my shoulders seems heavier each second. I am starting to realize how much responsibility I hold.
How much lives may be risked depending on my actions.
As each time passes, I as Harper Williams seems to be nothing but a short lived dream.
I am Eirene Victoria de Beaumont. The Great Chamber.
"Harper,"His word made my tracks stop.For a moment, I felt a surge of pain hitting my chest. Hearing my name from him,wants me to go back to how things used to be.But I know that is nothing but a dream right now. Too many have been spilled. There is already a crack in our relationship and I don't know if I can stay here at Claw after the war.I'm thinking to live my own life after everything is done.After fulfilling my duties as Victoria, maybe I will live my life as a human.Maybe I will never go back here."Do you want to leave?"His words made me turn in his direction.Again. A pain lingered inside me as I met his gaze. It's been long since we talk with each other. It's been long since our eyes had contact.It's been long and yet..."What do you mean?" I shrugged off my thoughts and stared at him with my lifeless eyes.
"Hi, Paisley!"The door chimed in as I pushed it, a girl in pigtails with a boring look gazed at me."Do you have some expired desserts there?" I asked, looking over shelves as I pick whatever my eyes landed on."Yeah, eat them until your stomach hurts." She mumbles as I went over the counter. I can't help but pout with her reaction."Just say you want to feed your prettiest friend, no need to hide your affection towards me." I placed the food on the counter and then winked. I can't help but laugh as she stared at me with a disgusting look."In your dreams," She mumbled and gave me the change. I went on the seat and start munching on the chips. "but are you all right? You're not looking great."I chuckled. "Do you mean I usually look great?""Really, how are you?"My tracks stopped as I heard her question.How am I?That's what I want to know too.Why...Why do I feel empty
Stranger.That's all I see."I-Im sorry," I took steps backward as I raised my guard. But he only looked at me with those sorrow eyes.His gaze,it was nothing but pain."do I know you?""No." He mumbled and chuckled lightly, his messy hair swaying softly with the cold wind. HIs gaze landed on nowhere, leaning on the railings as faint city lights can be seen across the river in front.It was still a mystery to me as to how that accident happened and why am I still alive. I really do not remember anything after I fell in the ocean."Are you also a passenger that day? When that accident happened?" I asked, leaning on the railings as well.But my forehead immediately creased when I saw tears falling on his sullen eyes.I don't know why,but somehow I could feel his pain."A-are you drunk?"
"I'm sorry,"He hugged me tightly, his face buried on my shoulder as I felt some tears trickling down in my back.I can't do anything but pat him gently, trying to calm him down but I felt like in pain as well. I felt too torn. I felt too miserable.I felt too broken."Ssh, it's okay. Everything's going to be fine." Tears started to stream down my face as my voice cracked. I don't know why,but I felt like we are sharing the same pain."It's never going to be okay without you. I just love you too bad."
"Just stay here," His words caught my attention, making my head turn as my gaze landed on him. I chose to keep my mouth shut and be engulfed by silence. "I will protect you and I won't fail this time. I promise." His eyes were firm. He was looking at me with no signs of hesitation but my chest was still the same after all the things I've been through. Everything felt numb. I was betrayed several times I do not know who to trust now. I was ruined by each of them and now I am not certain if I can see myself forgiving them for what they have done. I went through enough. "Give me some time to think." With my cold tone, I mumbled, staring lifelessly at him as I put the hoodie on. Laurent chose to keep in silent, only staring at me with those eyes full of love. I head outside and go farther and farther, not knowing where my feet could take me. I can still feel the cold wind even with a black jacket, the
"Kieran?" I turned only to find his familiar face. He was wearing that usual white clothing and black pants. He must really like wearing simple clothing. "It's been a while since you came here. Don't you miss me?" He joked, trudging near me. He sat beside and stared at the little fairies flying around with a genuine smile on his face. "Drop the act." My words made him turn in my direction. I can feel his gaze at me but I chose to look in front without meeting his gaze. I was betrayed enough I can't endure looking at him while hearing the truth from his own mouth. I feel like I will get betrayed once again today. But still, I don't want to live with lies anymore. I wanted to face the harsh reality even if it breaks me. Because a hurtful truth is better than a sweet lie. "My memory is coming back little by little. It's only a matter of time before I know the truth," I stared at him with my lifeless eyes, his gaze
Kieran already told me everything. I told him to give me some time because I want to think thoroughly and ponder on all the things that were revealed to me. My back shoes made a clicking sound as I trudged along the academy's hallway. The surroundings were dark and no student can be seen around. They are still in classes. Suddenly, the rain poured, filling my ears as it hit the ground loudly. The clouds were dark and no signs of light can be seen in the sky. It went dimmer and dimmer in the hallway. My tracks stopped, making a pause in the middle as silence rang loudly in m ears. My forehead was creased, my fists clenched. I am confused about something I do not know. Kieran told me everything. I knew he was not lying. He told me everything and yet, why do I feel like something is missing? After he told me all the things he knew, why do I feel like there is still something hidden beneath the shadow,
He was alive. That man whom I brought to Kieran. The traitor who betrayed Kairi and his men. He laughed maniacally, his voice echoed within the vast field. It was loud. Maddening. "It was so good to see him desperately clinging onto his life. I already put a curse on him but I did not expect him to be so stubborn. How come that curse had not taken effect? I am certain it would make him suffer, burning his insides until death." He was clearly provoking me, agrin plastered in his face. His face changed but I know it was him. He was once a middle aged man, wrinkles on his forehead, a beard hanging down his chin.But now he is as young as me. And I know his powers might be at its peak at the current state of his body. How did he manage to stay alive? How did he trick Kairi? What is the extent of his power? I saw him once, in the Academy. I have never known something sickening like him