A vague memory crossed her tiny brain as she blinked.
"We shall all live in love, peace and harmony. We should never let rage and hate take over us. Love one another and you will see how Ganymede is supposed to be."
After living as far as the world can be, the past could be easily forgotten with a new family. A new set of beings that contain you and guide you for the future. Not for Bernadette.
15 years later...
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University of Somerset, orientation day
First day to anything can be as interesting as it can get. Especially university. Many thoughts easily crossed her mind as she stepped through the grand gate and entered a new world altogether. The entrance led her to an old building where education is hidden; ready for curious scholars to discover. The building can be as grand as a French castle, which could remind her of her past. Surrounding the building was a blanket of crisp spring grass, inviting the young Plato and Archimedes to explore. A sea of people, young and old was wondering around the great wonder with thrill and curiosity. These things awakened the young lady's spirit for adventure as she walked deeper among the new world.
A chorus of bell rang through the area, inviting her to join in with the instructor. People around her followed the sound to a grand hall, with high ceiling and supported with old column that, if it could speak, would tell you how old each of them were. Learners were taken in awe as they roam between the columns. An elder instructor, soon named Professor Vincent from the literacy major, guided the group of pupils through each room in the university; each received even more awes than the previous one.
"This library has been accounted for new innovations in our world," his wrinkly hands pointed out towards a room filled with rare books. "Because of many new discoveries, there's no telling how many more books will be filling up this library. A huge amount of books are endlessly supplied in order to inspire our learners with new ideas that could change our little world, which," he paused and briefly gave a smart glance at the learners, "is not impossible for you."
During the tour, she managed to befriend a girl, soon she learned, name Jade Hansen, a fair-skin brunette with freckles and a lovely smile. Her pleasant expression encouraged a conversation between them. "You don't talk much, do you? That's alright," she gave her new companion a caring look. "I like your necklace, by the way. But, honestly, it'll be such a thrill if we ended up in the same dorm, don't you think?"
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After a long hour of strolling and admiring, the tour had finally come to an end. The professor finally led them to a big field with bleachers on each side, and instructed them to gather around him. "Well, the tour is over. Now then," while he checked briefly on his timepiece, "since you all already have your flyers and maps, it will save you the trouble of getting lost. You all can find your dorm and unpack your things there. If you have any question, feel free to inquire."
Soon, the group of wandered among the university while looking at their maps to find their dorm, some of which still strolled with their new friends. "Now, where's my name," she muttered. "530, 910, ah here, 1025! Oh, you're here too!" Jade and her new friend, coincidentally, ended up in the same room. "Well, that saves the trouble then," she beamed. "I assume we are going together now?" They both walked together and getting a little lost on the way while Jade talked along the way, not really expecting any respond anyway.
The map led them to a Baroque building with a glass dome, supposedly their dorm, full of decorative carvings and more columns. "This should be it, right?" Jade asked her friend while examined the map once more. "It's very prominent among this area, so I'm sure we're in the right spot." Her friend nodded in approval while clutched her luggage a little firmer. She also felt the anxiety and excitement between them, and was reassured calmly. They both stepped into the grand building while gazed toward the transparent ceiling. After a lengthy search, they finally arrived at their assigned rooms. "Room 1025, we're here," there was a sigh in relief as they opened their room.
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If they were expecting a petite and cramped room filled with unnecessary furniture crowding the poky room, they were taken aback with what they saw. Their room, oh their room was far better than what they were expecting. It was like a castle of their own, except a little smaller, of course. Everything there was well-ordered, clever, and held an overall elegant air. "These fabric, oh how pleasant they felt on my fingers! I never felt any fabric like this in my whole life," Jade was held in rapture as she stroked along the bed sheet and the curtains. "And, and the sight, oh what a sight! The whole Somerset skyline is upon your window. Oh, how romantic! You don't get these kinds very often, you know. I can assure you by the time for sunset, we are going to have the best view of the city. The sky, how blue! Does this remind us of the town each of us used to live in?" she observed as far as her eyes can take and looked down to find some young man glanced at her and some also flirted with her. She then was conscious of her look and quickly hid back in her room.
Jade sighed, "You know, as I looked more of you, your eyes are far more handsome comparing to mine. I wish I have a hazel eye rather than my own brown. I remember people used to make fun of my eyes just because other little girls say it's the most common color in my town. I never get outburst or anything because I inherited my brown eyes from my mother and I loved her ever since. My mother died when I was little, so I didn't really remember anything about her that much except for her kind brown eyes. Father has black eyes so I knew mine is from mother. That's why I never get mad for having brown eyes because that's the only thing I have from her. But I think having grey eyes must really be a pleasure, there will always be complements for that. Oh, that makes me curious though," Jade stopped her talk, "I don't really know much about you. You don't mind telling me about yourself right? Maybe, let's start from where you're from."