When I open my eyes I see nothing
'I'am dreaming?'
I feel goosebumps on the back of my neck when I see two eyes looking at me in the middle of the endless darkness
"I see you've finally woken up inferior"
'Why can't I see him?'
I try to jump out of the chair to escape but I can't move, even though there's nothing holding me back
"What did you do to me?"
I see his eyes twitch like a smile but I can't see anything beyond his eyes which makes the scene even more disturbing
"You know, I really found you interesting, the way you killed those two worms was really intriguing, it reminded me of a certain someone so I chose you"
I think about your interesting choice of words when I ask
"Chose me?"
he seems happy with my answer
"keke, you're actually a little intelligent even though you're an inferior being, it never stops surprising me"
I don't answer and I just look around trying to find something that will give me a clue as to where I am,
'Nothing, how can there be a place where there is only darkness, I can't hear anything except his voice and mine, I can't move What the hell is this'
"Calm down, I'm not here to hurt you, but for my own benefit, I admit that it must be strange to see only my eyes, let me show you something that would make you calmer"
I was shocked by the sight in front of me, making me question if I was actually seeing this.
an adult woman in a black dress, long hair with white streaks
"Mother?"
The old woman puts a hand over her mouth as if my comment was funny
When your expression changes and I see a menacing smile
"I'm the same, right? As much as I don't like looking like you, it's easier for you to accept"
I feel my blood boil as I see the image of my only family being used against me
'Son of a bitch'
I calm my nerves when I remember where I am
"What the fuck do you want with me"
His expression changes again to a playful one and an innocent smile appears on his face.
"I want to help you, well not necessarily,
You're going to die in this war, and I don't like my fun to end quickly, so I decided to balance things out."
Stopping with her hand on her chin in thought, she continues
"I wasn't going to choose you, that guy was actually much scarier, but you're different."
Studying me up and down as he circles around my chair he says
"I can't calculate your talent, so I just want to watch the circus burn down, but in return you owe me one, and if you don't pay it back, well you'll be sorry."
As she ran her hand over her dress as if it were dirty she said
"You have until tomorrow to give me an answer, I want you to think about it carefully"
I saw her hand go up as she snapped her fingers, and when I came to I was in my bed.
'How?, was that a skill?'
I feel weak, small as if that figure could easily destroy me, and judging by how he subdued me that was possibly true.
'Shit, I'm not going to save anyone, again, again.
I haven't really changed anything, I just fooled myself into thinking I'm strong'
I hear footsteps and get ready for something when I hear a knock on the door
when a voice I recognize calls me
"Are you there, Herran?"
It was the voice of the closest person I can remember
I walk quickly to the door when a thought comes to my head
'Why didn't he turn into her?
Didn't you know?'
I feel my eyes get blurry
'or does it have limitations for the dead?'
"Is everything okay dear?, I didn't see you today and I was worried, you have to eat to stay strong"
Tears flow down my eyes
when I hear her lean her head against the door and whisper
"If you need me, I'm here, always okay?"
unconsciously I open the door afraid of being alone when I see your worried face
I feel the desperation in your words
"Son, are you okay? What happened? Was it a nightmare? Are you hurt?"
I lower my head afraid to answer
"I...
I don't know
What's the matter with me?"
I see a figure when I instinctively think about raising my guard but I see her practically jump towards me for a hug like a mother hugs a child
"Mother I-"
I feel my conscience weighing down for calling her mother and seeming to feel why I can't continue, she continues hugging me
I feel my right shoulder get wet with what was probably a silent tear from her
After a few minutes of silence I hear your voice
"Do you want to go for a walk?, the day is very beautiful and I made some new food that I found in an old book, which I bought, what do you think?"
Appreciating your attempt to cheer me up I accept even though I have to think
'It might be good to take a breather'
I leave the house and put my hands over my eyes due to the excessive light
I see a child approaching quickly running with his friends when he comes close and tries to punch me in the stomach while playing
when I dodge in time he runs while looking back and sticking out his tongue
'Damn little brat'
I hear a muffled laugh from my side and I feel my face soften when I see this lady's happiness
"Hey, you should be on my side"
Holding back a laugh while looking to the side she responds
"It's a very beautiful day, isn't it?"
The rest of the trip was silent as I just watched all these people, being happy and living their lives,
I saw a young couple splashing themselves with buckets of water while laughing, children at the door of a house running with wooden figures
I decide to interrupt the silence
"What is that in the children's hands?"
She looked towards the children and smiled and looked at me.
"You mean the toy?"
I tilt my head to the side as I look up trying to remember what this is
I see her eye shine and a sad expression threatens as she looks away and says
"This is a way for parents to show love for their children as children, since they cannot be free for now, with this they can be free in their memories"
I hear your voice crack on the last sentence
I feel sad for some reason I respond by pretending to be happy
"I think I understand"