Whistling winds and raindrops tapped the windows as thunder rattled the old wooden floors throughout the house, Shook little robby out of his sleep. “It’s dark” He thought, spooked by the jagged shadows of tree branches creeping from the floors and ceiling, he scanned his room holding his blanket close to his eyes the moon is bright tonight.
Something felt off it wasn’t the first time he slept alone, maybe it’s the new house feeling His mom mentioned or the empty gaze of action figures crowding his room.
“thump” “thump”
A light sound no longer faint he mistook for rain, it was always there standing in corner of his room barely out of sight A tall figure with a hollowed face peeking from the closet, It’s eyes wide as an owl and dark as the smile curled beside them Robby bolted out stumbling halfway down the hallway.
“Ma.. mom.. wake up” Swaying her repeatedly, desperately
“I’m up, I’m up baby what is it” Slowly gathering herself, she noticed he’s breathing heavy “What’s wrong, is it the storm here you can sleep in my bed tonight” she shuffles around, as he stood there “Somebody is in my room.. they were smiling at me…”
She froze for a second “It’s probably one of your toys or a bad dream”
“But it’s not mo..” “Stop, are you trying to scare me robby, go back to bed i have work in the morning.” “But I don’t want to go to bed, the man with no eyes is waiting for me in the closet.”
Day by day we trod the wavy dunes battling to maintain a slither of hope, utter desolation reigned from all direction And soon a sandstorm would follow. “Alright everyone we’re going to huddle up, quickly lock up in pairs of two.!” The men frantically hustle. “Form the compass formation, we’ll head north toward the storm!” “Remember, keep your backs pressed tight and try to keep up.!”
The storm was strong but so were they, the 4 men pressed forward. Unable to see what’s in-front of them, luckily they stumble across a shattered building. One by one they scurry in gathered across each other. in disbelief, sighs and silence said more than enough the 4 men slumped to the ground to get some sleep. “We’ll pick this up tomorrow.”
The thunderous drums and regal siren of trumpets produced an intimidating Introduction, but the representatives, although young, remained firm and focused.
“We’re all gathered here today to keep tradition. The founding fathers built this nation, and guided us just as Moses guided His people. The four families represent the pillars of that guidance and only from these families do we Choose a representative for our nation”
“But this year isn’t like the others, a family thought to be gone but never forgotten Returns to us, the heir of the first family!”
A hostel like focus befell the crowd as ambivalent whispers circulated.
“Now now! let us remain focused,this a time for celebration. Lets try not to scare our guest away.” He said with a smirk “I hope you all do your part in teaching the young prince our customs. Let’s begin the celebration!” The roar of the croute shakes the foundation He turns back and walks toward Elias “Your quite famous aren’t you” he said smirking Walking away.
“Would you look at that, barely been here and your being celebrated like some god, what’s so special about the first family anyway we’ve been protecting this country just fine without them.”
“I know it’s hard for you but try not to be ugly Weiss”
“Don’t mind him Elias jealousy sometimes gets the best of his manners”
“Pretend all you want solaria, this just means more competition for us!”
Elias slowly slipped away as the two bickered back and forth, unsure how to feel he roamed the party thinking, maybe hoping something could give him a feeling of comfort.
“Hey!”
“Ugh hey..”
“My names Aluca, I’m from the 4th family”
“..Nice to meet you I’m”
“I know who you are this is a party thrown for you obviously.” She said smiling
“O-ok..”
A brief silence
“I’m from the outside world too ya know I sort of get where your coming, it’s all new but I promise you’ll get used to it.” She said hoping it’ll cheer him up in some small way.
“Really, How did you get used it ?” He said excitedly
“Well I’m from the outside world but I was raised here as well, my family thought it would be a good idea if I got the best of both worlds”
The two talked back and forth for awhile, Elias felt like he finally found someone he could relate too.
“So what can you do?”
“What can I do?”
“You know.. your power, what did you inherit?”
Confused Elias looks at her for the answer
“You don’t even know?” “Meet me at my families estate tomorrow, take this sigil show it at the gate when you arrive.”
