~Ch.3 Start!~
Hello. Its me, Lucia. Today, before I enter another dream. I will share another interesting fact, so please pay attention. Time for details on my home, where I spend every day.
Many months ago, I found this empty mansion on a hill. -Outside the city of human souls. After I spent a couple days, staying inside of it... I realized something. I could not live here by myself.
That was when I found Theodore. Though I do not know his origins, I trust in him, lots. I will let him tell you the rest.
~Theodore's Turn.~
I will do my firm best, my lady. Today, I will brief you all on our Lucia Manor, so now -make sure your eyes are gripped. Mhm-Mm!
To start, Like lady Cia said, we live in a manor on a upscale hill. It possesses two floors, enough for us two.
The manor's entrance is a tiny room with 3 doors, that lead to north, east and west. The west area includes a supreme kitchen, storage rooms, and a room I will bring up later.
The east area is where we feast on my humble cooking every day. Past those rooms is our laundry room, and other critical musts. Though, you all do not care for those.
And last; The north area is sadly but lone empty rooms and stairs to floor Nb.2. The 2nd floor is where my rooms and lady Cia's is.
A important note; The 2nd floor is where she performs her 'daily duty.' On the balcony, each and every day.
I hoped I pleased you, my lady. I pass the baton back to your hands. Mhm-Mm!
~Back to Lucia.~
On the balcony...
''Vis... Lumé Acces!'' Lucia spoke, as she thought. ''I wonder... what today's dream will be.''
[Realm entered].
''. . . . . .'' She was puzzled, and thought, ''This... is new. This scenery... where have I seen it before?''
When I opened my eyes, under me was a moist ground... Laid with rocks, and next to a river. To my left and my right, there was walls of earth, half my average size.
Above the earth walls, there were lots and lots of trees. I felt like I saw this scenery before, and I took a moment to recall it.
Lucia realized, ''Wait... Now I get it. This is a river creek -A bed of stone and water, formed by nature.
[Realm of Feared Waterers]
I was in awe at this scenery. I investigated everything around me, for a bit.
Lucia asked, ''I wonder... What does this river water feel like? I have to step in it.''
((Splash, Splash...))
The water, it was up to my waist. While taking in the feeling, in that moment, something was pulling on my legs.
I jumped to solid ground, and looked back. To my surprise, I saw a shadow-like creature hissing at me. Luckily, it could not pass the water's surface.
Then, I started searching for the Crux. So, I had to walk up the riverbed, and I slowly took in the sights while walking.
Later...
Down the way, what I saw next was stranger. All around me, I saw miles and miles of green land. There stream was slimmer now, but strangely enough...
Over the long stream, there was another new wooden bridge -every 10 or so feet from each other.
Lucia asked out loud, ''What? Why are there so many bridges? Why do they go back and forth? ...Is this normal? Hmm...''
I lost count of them, but I think I passed by 20 or 40.
Down the way...
At the end of the grassy path, I found a impressive structure, and recognized it too. The structure was a aqueduct or... a waterway. It was very -very rusted.
I looked below, and I saw speeding water. It was scary how fast the water moved. I made it across slowly. because the waterway did not look safe.
Right after I made it across, the structure completely broke down.
((Crumbling and crashing.))
Lucia said, ''Uhh... goodbye to you.''
Then...
Down the hill lead me into a thick forest. I ended up at a small riverbed, and I saw no paths left.
''Can I go past these trees? . . . . . .Urrrghhh!'' Lucia thought, as she was blown back.
On the edge of the riverbed, I found a rowboat. I was so confused, because there were no oars anywhere. It would have been a problem, if not for my special abilities.
Lucia spoke, ''Apel.'' [Oars summoned.]
It looked like, the only way to go was the river.
I then started rowing downstream, as fast as I could. There was a few sharp turns, but I did a good enough job. During my rowing, I enjoyed it more than I expected to.
''Row, row, row your boat, Gently down the stream~'' Lucia vacantly sung, enjoying herself. ''Merrily merrily, merrily, merrily... Life is but a dream.
Row, row, row -row your boat, Gently down the stream... Merrily merrily, merrily, merrily... Life is... but a... dream.....'' She halted as she thought, ''My life in reality... it is not a actual dream? Uahhh.''
Without warning, I found the river's end. I could not react in time, and I rammed the bedrock, being thrown a few feet. I landed on the creek, with the boat covering me.
''That... was not very fun.'' She pointed out, with minor pain. ''Where... did the river take me?''
I looked around, and that was when my senses activated.
Lucia thought, ''The Crux? Is it nearby? Where is the door? I should be seeing it.''
I could not find the door, until I looked back. The door... it led into the flowing river, which was not something I saw before.
Lucia thought, ''I have to... go down? What will this be like? Mmm...''
I headed to the door, jumped in, and braced myself.
[Crux Room]
When I entered, I fell for over half a minute.
((Body Splat))
''Oww.'' She exclaimed, as she landed face-down.
I dealt with my pain, stood back up, and saw the pedestal ahead. About instantly, I recognized what the object was.
''Wait a moment... I think... Theodore showed me this object before...'' Lucia asked herself, inching forward. ''What did he say it was called? ...This round object, it is so pretty.
Hmm... It is a glass sphere... with a plastic base... and..... water inside... ❗ That is it. Now I recall, this Crux must be a snow globe. Ooohhhhhh... But... Is it me, or is there no snow inside?''
((Tap! Tap!!))
Lucia, ''!''
In my curiosity, I tapped it, and magically -red eyes opened up in multiple spots, And the water, changed dark blue. It became a creature, bigger than a full adult.
Mr. Globe grew separate floating fists and feet. Around us, the scenery changed to a massive lake, surrounded by mountains, and the water was up to my thighs.
Mr. Globe, ''Urrrh!''
Lucia uttered, ''Apel.''
[Cartoon Hammer]
I remembered, that normally globes are fragile, so I thought a hammer may work.
I tried one critical bang to his head.
Mr. Globe sounded, ''Urh? Urhhh...''
''Uahhh-'' Lucia grunted, as she was punched away.
((Splashhh!))
I got up, and I tried two more spots. But, it did not leave any crack.
Lucia said, ''Apel.''
[Stockpile of pebbles]
I got to a safe distance, and flicked pebbles at it -repeatedly.
((Flick! Flick! Flick! Flick! Flick! X a dozen!))
''Urrggghhh... Urhuh?'' Mr. Globe uttered, as a crack appeared to his head. ''URRRHHH?!?!''
Upset at what I did, he quickly ran to me, and grabbed me. For revenge, Mr. Globe tried to drown me. I did not react much. Remember, I am not a human, so I do not need air in the usual way.
I slowly played dead, so I could strategize.
Lucia thought, ''Mhm..... What is this dream's theme? What is at its center? What item might help me? . . . . .''
Meanwhile, with the Crux...
''Urhhh... Urm...'' Mr Globe sounded suspiciously. ''Urhuh...?''
((Odd underwater crackling sounds))
''Urp!? ~URGH-URG-URR-URG-URRGH~'' Mr Globe cried out, as he became electrified. ''~URRGH-URH-URRRGGHHHHHH...!''
While playing dead, I figured out this dream's theme. The dream's creator must be afraid of water. And water and sparks do not mix, so I called a live wire underwater.
((Crack... Complete cracking))
Lucia said, ''Sorry, Mr. Globe.''
[Water-world shattered]
''Oomph.'' Lucia grunted, landing on her balcony. She thought, ''That dream existed, because of a... fear of water? ...This world contains so many mysteries.''
''Lady Cia. I'm glad you've returned, safe and in fine condition.'' Theodore merrily said, as he showed up. ''I desired to urgently give you great news.''
Lucia asked, ''News? What is the good news?''
''After four weeks, our vegetables are fully matured, and ready for the market.'' Theodore eagerly informed.
''OOOhhh. Another month has passed by us, so soon?'' Lucia asked, like a excited child.
Theodore said, ''If I know you, my lady. You will want to eat some juicy vegetables, before we go to sell them away.''
Lucia nodded, as they went inside.
~Theodore's explanation time!~
Now, I will share with all of you -my biggest pride and joy. Earlier, I left the details of one mansion room, a mystery. And I'm sorry, if I kept you all waiting.
In the west area of Lucia manor, is our special indoor vegetable garden. For you see, we've been growing fruits and veggies for market profit.
I tend to it, 24/7/366 a year. Yes, in our mysterious Gehenna, we have a extra day. Though, that is for another time.
That's all for now, our lovely audience! -Remember to always eat your favorite fruits, or veggies.
Bye!