Thinking about Sally's past made me depress. I opened the door behind me, then went in the carriage.
Inside was quite comfy. Not big, just enough for one people sleeping leisurely. The long chairs on two sides were made of thick and soft clothes, enough for 2 adults or 4 little kids.
"You can open the chair, there is a carpet in the left and blanket in the right one."
"This carpet is good. It'll be more good if there is a pillow," I folded the blanket, leaning my head on it.
"I'll note that for the next upgrade." C said without looking back.
Ssha... Ssha... it happened again.
"C... is it just my imagination? Are they following us?"
"They're following us. But, why did you call me Si... Si? My name is Silq." He protested.
"C is easier to say."
"I even forgot to correct you. The bees kept calling me Mr. C until the end." (C)
"Don't make a fuss over little thing, you're a big man! Why are they following us? Are they robbers?"
"We came out from hidden village, that's why. Just let them be. As long as we don't do anything suspicious, they'll go away." (C)
"Oh..."
"Hm, right! You asked about silver. There is no silver money as long as I could remember. There is this ancient existences, a clan part of demon race. They life on blood from the living." (C)
*gasp* "Vampires?" *gulp*
"Oh, you knew? Yes, vampires. No one knew how or when they're born. They're super strong... but one thing, their weakness is silver." (C)
"Aren't vampires afraid of sunlight too?"
"You've been met with one?" C asked me back.
"Oh? No. It's... in the book of tales for children. I read it in Rooga's book." I was too excited. I have to be more careful.
"Hou... well, I didn't know much. But silver thing is an everyday knowledge. All kingdoms in this continent were banned silver sales for common people. They monopolized all silver for emergency preparedness."
"There are so much interesting things in this world. I wonder if I'll ever meet a real vampire someday..." I smiled silly thinking about handsome actors who played vampires in movies.
"Well... who knows? Fate is a fickle nature. Maybe you're lucky enough to encounter with one." C said jokingly.
At that time, I couldn't have imagined, my wish would soon coming true.
C and I talked until night coming. I offered to change, or we could camp outside. C said he didn't feel tired, so he rejected.
I fell asleep. Not sure why, maybe because it's too comfortable. Later, I have to ask, what kind of magic made the carriage so stable? It's slower than an old car, but as comfortable as an airplane.
That night I dreamed about my late mother. I asked if she reincarnated into this world. Maybe, just maybe. If she's here, I could let go all my fears, then I would live my life as Sally. Elf could life for hundreds years, I have time in the world to search for her. But, Mom just smiled in silence, and disappeared.
Then I dream about my big brother. He was on sofa, watching tv news uninterestedly. I sat beside him.
"Big brother, I'm sorry. I just didn't want losing you too! I promise, I'll accept whoever you love. As long as you're happy... Big brother, please, talk to me! I am scared. I want to go home..." I tried grabbing his hands, but he disappeared.
"Right... this is just a dream." I murmured in disappointment.
"Sis? Is that you?" the voice felt so near.
"Kay? Kay, where are you?" I searched around, but there's no one.
"Sis... help me, I am scared... I want to go home... please... don't abandon me..." she cried ever so sadly.
"Kay... don't cry. Please don't cry. I'll find you, I promise. I'll come back and find you. So please... take care of yourself." I said to nothingness, hoping that my words get out of my dream and reach wherever she is.
Yes, I have to be strong. This is the world that magic exist. I will find the way back, whatever the cost. Grandpa and Grandma is waiting for me. My brother and sister is waiting for me.
I must come back.
"Thank you... Sara." Kay voice sounded more and more far away.