I wake up well rested from the same bed Rhythian put me in. I jumped out of bed and walked to the small window in the humble room. I slid the curtains open, letting the fresh morning sunlight shine through it. Despite the fact that the sun is touching my skin, I still felt little to nothing...
I shook my head to get rid of those thoughts and I stretched to accompany it. I looked out the window to see the beautiful and peaceful view outside the quiet shack Rhythian owns. It showed a peaceful forest scenery. Birds chirped in the distance, butterflies fluttered in the wind, wildlife danced around the fields. As I admired the view, I couldn't help but wonder... Where actually am I?
Loud rhythmic thuds were heard, catching my attention mid-thought. I turned to see where it came from. It was coming from downstairs. I peeked outside the door to check it out. As I did, it came to my attention that I was on the second floor. I slowly opened the door wider so that I could walk through it.
As I walked down the stairs at the end of the corridor, I could notice that this house, despite it's humble looks, hasn't been cleaned much in a while. How can someone live here in this condition?
Once I got on the first floor, I got a better look around. The living room had simple but elegant furniture. It can make someone feel at home...
As I took some time to look around, some iron clanking was heard. "I see that you're up and healed..." a familiar voice then spoke out to me.
In sudden shock, I immediately turned around in a firm manner. It was Rhythian...preparing food?
He had prepared a meal that looked quite delicious, but one thing had caught my mind...Why only 1 plate?
He then placed the food on the table and went back to the kitchen.
"You should eat, it can help you recover..." He said as I stood there. I wasn't used to this treatment. In the 3 years of suffering, no one has ever been this kind to me, or any demi-human. I kept my suspicions up as I slowly but surely went and sat down. "I didn't know what you liked so I prepared Eggs, Bacon, and a couple of greens" He added as he kept cooking.
I looked at the food as I listened to Rhythian. I took the spoon and took a bite out of the meal he had cooked. Despite it's simple look, it was quite delicious...
After a while, I had finished the meal and Rhythian sat down to the opposite side of the table from where I was sitting. Even though it was early in the morning, I had even more questions...Mostly about this house and why I was saved. One question hit my mind as I looked at Rhythian however. He always had that armor on...
Rhythian tilted his head as he looked back at me. It may seem like I sound confident, but I was sitting there like I did something wrong, I sat firm and with my head down.
"There is no need to be scared of me young draconian..." Rhythian chuckled a small bit as he placed his arms on the table. As he said that, I slowly lifted my head to look at his "eyes". I still was suspicious about this warrior and kept an empty face on whilst kept firm.
"Now, Mileena...How are your wounds?" He asks. I looked at the pure white bandages wrapped around my arms and legs. Everything seemed to have healed because of that red flask he gave me a while back.
"I-I'm F-fine...Sir..."I replied in a quiet stuttered tone. He let out a small puff of air after he heard my reply.
"That's great, now, on to the serious matter" He spoke. "I know you are suspicious of me, and I have no right to ask why knowing the pain you've went through, so I decided to chat with you a bit" He finished as he tilted his head a small bit. I didn't know why, I felt like he gave me a small but assuring smile through that helmet of his.
I then let out a small giggle because of his weird mannerism. He responded with a slight chuckle.
"Ah, there's the lost girl" He muttered, which caught my attention as to what he might've said. "Anyways, so do you want to talk for a bit?" He asked again, this time, I loosened the suspicions and slightly nodded.
After quite some time of talking, I soon started to connect with him, he made part of me come back... Soon after, Rhythian turned his head to the window, leaving me confused. Seconds after, I could hear a group of horses heading here. Trauma kicked in as I grabbed my head and curled up. Memories were starting to come back as my vision started to get dark and blurry. Rhythian soon placed his hand on my shoulder, making me come back.
"Hey,stay with me now. I did promise to protect you." He said as he gave me a gentle head pat. He gestured for me to follow him. He stood up and walked to the door. I then rushed to him and held his hand, causing him to stop for a second. He then let out a sigh of relief and started walking again as he held my hand gently.
He opened the door, I then quickly hid behind him as I saw men on horses. Spears pointed at Rhythian. A man came down on his horse and came near Rhythian.
"You sir are accused of hiding a Demi-Human. Surrender her to us now, or face consequences"
I then grew a worried and scared feeling as I looked up to Rhythian to see what he would reply...