CHAPTER 1:
Languid… warm…dark.
What is this place? Is it hell? I thought. I felt as if I was in a paralysis state as I floated around.
Noises… are those noises I hear?
Ah…. Could you be quiet please?! At least let me serve my punishment in peace!
The noise was getting louder. Ugh, even in the afterlife I can't get a moment of silence to myself.
Suddenly, there was silence, and the noise that was presently there was now a soft whisper.
I tried to make out what it was but couldn't. The whisper sounded like a woman's voice. It grew louder and I could clearly hear what it was saying.
"The flame of destiny….has returned…."
A huge hand appeared out of the darkness and grabbed me.
"Wha-what?!" I thought. I wanted to escape from its clutches but I couldn't even move. It was so frustrating.
"The flame of destiny….has returned…." the voice kept on saying as the hand pulled me towards it, "You have returned…to save us all…."
I saw something bright that made my eyes flinch. Wait.. is that light? Why am I being pulled towards it? Ah… God must be having pity on me, maybe he's leading me to heaven?
Yes!
You rock! Even though I didn't believe in you, you are this merciful!
I promise to be a good spirit! I promise!
Ah, so much light. I blink as I adjust. Why does heaven have to be so bright? Have you never heard of energy-saving light bulbs?
My eyes clear as I look around. I feel like I'm lying on my back. Above me is a chandelier…. Wait A chandelier?
Heaven is this old-fashioned? Or is this a symbol of wealth?
I look to my side only to see wooden bars surrounding me. Am I in heaven prison? WHAT?
I'M LOCKED UP?!!
"Awuaa!!!!"
What?!! Who said that?
"Aaaa"
AM I SAYING THAT?!!
It is official. I have lost my mind.
Just what was in that poison? Wasn't it just enough for them to kill me? They've made me pass on while losing my mind.
I should at least try to move, I thought as I raised my hands in the air. Small hands,no, tiny hands were suddenly in the air.
What are these? And where are my hands?
Wait…. Suddenly not speaking, tiny hands, inability to move like a human adult….
Am I…A BABY?!!!
"Auaa!!!(The fuck!!!)" Why am I a baby? Is my spirit body the form of a baby? WHY AM I A BABY?!!
What kind of messed-up version of heaven is this? Where are the white clothes? My crown?
Calm down, I thought to myself, maybe I'm just imagining things; that poison may have messed up even my soul. Calm down, calm down!
"AaaAaaaa(is anyone there?)" I tried to speak. Damn it, I can't even speak properly. This feels worse than that time when I was unable to do anything while being mistreated.
Oh? Maybe I've gone back in time! But that would mean…
I HAVE TO RELIVE THAT HORROR AGAIN!
NOOOO
"AAAAAA" I screamed. No! I don't want to live like this again! I'd rather go to hell!
Why are you so mean to me, you damn fate?
"Ah, the thing is awake," A voice said. I looked in the direction of the voice. A woman dressed as a maid, holding what looked like bedsheets stood next to me in prison(no wait this must be a crib). Why is a maid here? And why are you dressed like that? I don't remember having a maid. Actually, I don't remember anything from when I was a baby. Maybe mom hired her.
"Can't you just sleep a while longer," she spat angrily. Why are you mad at me?
Wait… why are you speaking so strangely?
And WHY can I understand it???
"*sigh* I can't believe I'm stuck with this job of taking care of a half-blood," she said, placing the sheets on a chair.
Half blood? Does she mean illegitimate child? How does she know that? Did mother tell her?
I can't stay like this. I need to see my mother. I have to tell her not to take me to that family again. I squirmed and squirmed in my crib. Let me out of here! Call my mom!
"Au … amma amma" Mother! Where are you? "Maa maa!" I said louder, but the maid ignored me and sat down on the chair.
"Tsk. At least I can just lie around without worry. It's not like the masters care what happens to the child."
Masters? Hey lady, what are these 'masters' you speak of? Hey! I tried waving my hands but her mind had already wandered somewhere else. What kind of maid did my mother leave me with?
Aish, this was so frustrating! I waved my arms and kicked the air in frustration. It's bad enough I'm a child who'll have to go through the same torture once more, but now I have to be ignored like this?? Aaaaaa!!!
"Eung?!" Did I say in surprise? Why does my lower body feel… moist, no, wet? A chill ran down my spine. Did I just pee on myself?
"WAAAAA!" I cried in embarrassment. I couldn't even control my bladder. Why, why am I a puny baby?
My scream must have startled the maid because she was soon hovering above me in surprise. "Why did you scream?!!" she asked, annoyed. Her eyes drifted to my waist and then said angrily," What is wrong with you?! Now I have to clean up and change the sheets. " Wow, she seemed really annoyed. It's not my fault I can't control it. And besides, isn't it your job to take care of me?
All of a sudden she lifted me off the crib, "Can't you just stay still and not make any problems for me? If I had a choice I'd rather take care of the master's child rather than a stain like you"
Why is she so angry at me? I wondered as she placed me on the dirty floor."Don't they clean this place? Why is it so dirty like this?" I wondered about taking a proper look around. There was nothing much in this room except for an old-looking bed, a chair that's seen better days, my crib and a small closet. The chandelier, too, looked worn out, as if neglected. Everything was covered in dust, literally everything. The air smelled musty as well.
Don't they take care of this place? Why are you keeping a child in such conditions? I could easily get sick here.
The maid was changing the sheets, mumbling to herself with a frown on her face. I wasn't a fool; she was probably bad-mouthing me under her breath. I sighed, shifting because of the uncomfortable position I was placed in. At least I was able to sit upright.
"Eh?" I gasped as my back felt something cold. I turned around quickly, wondering what it was. A mirror! It was big although slightly dusty…
Wait, who is this kid looking back at me? It doesn't look like me at all!!
"Eh?!!!"