'Help!'

'Hold on!'

Rocks falling from the ceiling can be heard. Just like last time, screams of agony can be heard. The sound of someone.... chanting? was heard from a distance. It wasn't clear for there are grumbles and low growling... but there's one word that is very clear...

'Existence'

Ugh... my head hurts... I moved a bit as I slowly opened my eyes. Bright light was the first thing I seen, "What the fuu..." I immediately covered my eyes from the sudden brightness. I slowly stood up from the bed? What the? I passed out last night, why am I in bed? Is it just a dream?

"Ah, you're awake..." I felt trouble as I quickly looked at the now opened door. There stood a blonde woman with azure eyes wearing something similar to what maids wear. A black dress, a white apron on top of the dress, and a silver headdress. At first I looked confused, why is she here? I don't remember having her in the house. "Ah, forgive me for not introducing myself. My name is Cailyn." She bowed respectfully. "May I asked what's yours?" She gave me a sweet smile.

Of course I was silent. i already forgot my name, what's the point? I have to give a false name, "I'm sorry, I forgot my own name..." I was shocked to say that. She just giggled and nodded in understanding.

"Then perhaps shall I call you by the name Sylene?" She asked. Her azure eyes gleamed with excitement. I just nodded. Finally I have a name that I can use... Why does she want to help me? I slowly stood up from the bed. Suddenly she gave me some clean clothes. "Here, I'm sure you need some warmth!" She gave me a smile. This woman here is kind, unlike those buffoons at the prison. "Please call me after you're done changing." She left the room, leaving me standing there.

Okay... That happened... I'm going to change, give me a moment...

Yeah, I'm done! It looks dull but whatever. I wore a long charcoal sleeved shirt, long charcoal jeans with a payne gray colored belt with pockets, charcoal gloves, and charcoal, medieval boots. I'm completely covered by a plain black cloak with a hood just around the ankle of the foot. It's worth it. It's pretty... boring, if you know what I mean. I never seen bright colors anymore, I just see everything black, like what the heck?!

I looked myself in the mirror. So that's what I look like. Brandeis blue hair and persian green eyes, I look like a 16 year old girl, no wonder that guard called me a kiddo! But my eyes look dead, what happened to them? Anyway, I have to call Cailyn.

"Cailyn! I'm done!" I shouted through the door. Out of the corner of my eye I saw the medallion, I grabbed it and placed it on one of the pockets. I sighed and looked at Cailyn.

"Okay, let's go downstairs, someone wants to meet you!" She gave me a big grin as we both left the room.

"Someone wants to meet me?" I asked her. Weird, I don't know anybody you know!

"Don't worry, it's just my husband wants to meet you!" She answered.

"Your husband?" I immediately asked again. Now that she mentioned it, she does look around somewhere at the age of 30.

"I just like to wear this maid costume, okay?" She smiled sweetly. I nodded in understatement and felt sorry for asking questions.

We were at the living room until I saw a man with auburn hair and chocolate eyes around his 30's. He looks like a village blacksmith. He wore a russet waistcoat, underneath the coat is a long-sleeve linen shirt, bistre knee breeches, brown leather shoes with inexpensive buckles, and an apron."Ah, hello there!" He said with a smile. I smiled back and shook hands with him. "The name's Valerio, a pleasure to meet you!"

"Sylene, great to meet you!" I said. The two people took care of me like I'm part of the family. They told me this town is called Glaenshire. It was a peaceful town until the government became corrupt. Thieves, assassins, pickpockets, and robbers are basically around the town now.

"You can come here as long as you like, Sylene, we will happily welcome you in this humble home!" Cailyn said with a smile.

"As long as you're not one of those wicked citizens, feel free to call this place home!" Valerio nodded.

"Thank you for your hospitality, Cailyn and Valerio!" I said in a singsong voice. Weird, I was never this happy before... Could it be the kindness they showed? Although, Cailyn is a woman of kindness, Valerio somehow acts a little childish.

"Hey, it's for the best! We don't want to see a broken down kid without a home after all!" Valerio smacked my back like I'm just a kid who needs some fun.

"Don't you have work to do, dear?" Cailyn said with a smirk. Valerio muttered a curse before heading towards the door. I watched her giggle at her husband's stupidity about forgetting his work. I couldn't help but chuckle a bit. Seeing someone smile made my heart calm. "I said to meet with you, not to play with you..." She sighed and looked at me.

"I would like to give you these!" She gave me a simple twin sword and a masquerade mask? What is it for? "These are for protection. Remember, you have to keep the mask on when you're outside. If you don't, guards will start to suspicious about you!"

"Thank you..." I retrieve the twin sword and placed the one sword to the side of my waist and the other sword to the other side. The mask? Well, I placed it on my forehead. I'll put it down later! "But this mask looks like it's expensive, should I really use it? I-I can use other mask than this one!" True, I couldn't help myself. Using a fancy looking, expensive mask just for me to wander around Glaenshire? Wait... This mask.... It's a Gondola Venetian Masquerade Mask! No-nope! I'm not keeping it!

"Don't worry, I don't deserve it. It's for you, I have my own mask!" She said as she put a hand on my shoulder,

"But!" I want to tell her that this mask is rare! I don't need it! It's hers or maybe from another generation! I can't allow myself to get this beautiful mask!

"You can keep it if you must. You can also give it back to me if you like. Both actions are acceptable for me, okay?" I nodded in understatement. Inside, I feel bad for using this mask. "Oh, you can buy armor from my husband if you must. But it cost some cash!" Of course, because money is important. "You can let him craft armor but you must have the materials and cash!"

"Money is important." I rolled my eyes, "But where do I get them?" I started to wander around, head high.

"Well you can help my husband and I with some errands. Does that work for you?" She asked me.

If it's the only way, it's alright I guess... "Sure!" I said with excitement.

After Cailyn told me to relax for today, I sat down on the couch. I swear I heard the distorted voice, "Relax for today, Sylene, you'll continue your journey tomorrow~!"

Wait... There's more?!... Are you kidding me?!"