Location: Lothran City, Kolina Medical Center
Time: 10:29 am
Date: Septa, 19 2079
Beep...beep...beep
The sound of the medical apparatus ring out every second. This apparatus was connected to a black haired youth who is currently unconscious.
"What is it then doctor? Why is he still asleep?" An aged female voice can be heard inside the room. Her face is filled with worry and tear marks can be seen marking her face with her eyes swollen from crying.
"I am afraid that we do not have an answer just yet. We have tested him for various diseases and we even tested him for many serious cases of new ailments but we can't still identify what is wrong with him. His body is healthy, too healthy even and I reckon he might just suffer a concussion if he wakes up." The doctor says dejectedly. This is the first time in his 35 years of medical career that he has seen a case like this.
"When do you reckon he will wake up?" A stern voice rang beside the aged woman. Fatigue can be seen plaguing him but he shows a strong front as to not discourage his wife.
"He might wake up within the day or the next day. All I can advice to you two right now is to just wait. We have done everything we can and is still looking for more ways that we can help but for now please take some rest." The doctor says as he walks out of the room.
"It's going to be fine Elena, Rein's a strong man. He will get through this we just have to believe in him." The man consoles his wife, Elena.
"I know Trevor but I just can't help it. The kid's parents entrusted him to us, I just don't want to fail them." Elena says with both melancholy and guilt.
"He'll be fine, the least we can do is pray for his quick recovery." Trevor consoles Elena as they approach the unconscious Rein.
Beside the hospital bed is two other youths, one female and one male. They seem to be twins due to their similarities in facial features.
"Is he going to be fine mom?" The young woman asks her mother, worry evident on her face.
"He will be fine, you know how he is. He was always the fastest of you three to recover whenever you get sick." Elena replies with a somewhat forced smile.
The youth beside the young woman has a frown on his face, he seems to be thinking of something. Whatever it is we do not know.
This family of 4 is the Sereza Family, the adoptive family of Rein Crowmore. They took in Rein after his parent's death.
The head of the household is Trevor Sereza, he has an independent construction firm. His wife Elena Rose Sereza a former criminal prosecution attorney. The twins are Ninelle Sereza and Marcus Adrius Sereza, both are students of the Secondary School under the Gralea University.
From what they were told by the police his family got caught from a sudden explosion in their apartment complex. The explosion caused a large fire, affecting even the other buildings.
Hnnghh...
The sound of a groan resounded inside the room, the cause of the sound is the unconscious Rein who is now regaining lucidity.
"Rein!" The twins exclaimed as they quickly reached out to Rein.
"Wha... What is going on? Where am I?" Rein asked tiredly, his body although on perfect condition it seems his mind isn't.
"Thank god you are fine Rein, I thought I would lose you too." Elena says while holding her tears back.
"I'm sorry auntie, I shouldn't have risked going through those shortcuts." Rein said dejectedly as he sits up.
"What? You entered they alleyways? I told you to not go through that way! I always tell you that ever since those missing person reports went up the news." Elena whose sobbing was stopped shouted at him.
"I'm sorry, I won't do it again. I swear." Rein says softly.
"You said you went through the alleyways right Rein? Tell me what happened?" Trevor asked his strict gaze landing onto Rein.
Feeling like he is gonna get another earful of sermons from Elena was save by Trevor's question.
"I... I don't really remember much, it's just bits and pieces. Like the whole story is blurred of sorts." He says with a hint of confusion.
"It's alright Rein, just tell us what you can make out." Trevor urged Rein once again as if he was waiting to confirm something.
"Well, when I was on my way home I took a shortcut through the alleys. At first it was normal just a plain and damp alleyway but it just changed so suddenly and the air felt stale as if it was stuck there. Then this weird creature appeared, it looked like a weird humanoid monster. It looks exactly like the edge of the everexpanding universe specifically the blankness of it." Rein explained with a somewhat unsure look on his face.
"I can't believe it." Trevor who now looks shocked muttered with bated breath.
"We will have to talk about this in private later. Are you able to walk Rein? If you are able to do so we will have to leave in a bit." Trevor says as he started to walk out of the room, most likely to ask the hospital to discharge Rein.
"What is up with uncle? He seems odd." Rein asks the twins, unable to wrap his head around what was happening.
"I am absolutely clueless to whatever is happening, let's just observe for now." Marcus states as he walks over to the chair on the other end of the room.
"Your uncle is probably just stressed, he hasn't slept for 2 days after all." Elena replies with a wry smile.
Ninelle just shrugged and started to check up on Rein for the meantime. After about 10 minutes Trevor was back together with a new set of clothes for Rein to wear.
"Wear these Rein, we will have to leave in about 20 minutes." He says with a serious tone.
"Ok." Rein simply complied as he finds the hospital gown very uncomfortable to wear. He picks up the change of clothes as he heads to the bathroom to change.
The clothes are just a plain grey shirt with a pair of grey-black pants. He took off his gown only then noticing that he somewhat looks different when he glanced at the mirror.
"What the... Is this really me? I look...better somehow." Confused and with no way of knowing why he looks so different now, he just shrugged and went back to changing to the new clothes.
He went out of the bathroom after a bit of time. The Sereza family already having finished packing up as well.
"Good. Let's go, our ride's here." Trevor states with a neutral look.
Rein, together with the Sereza family, walked out of the hospital and went over to a black sedan. It would seem this is their ride home.
They all went in the car and in just a minute they are already on the highway. Everyone inside the car is silent, probably just tired from their stay in the hospital.
Elena has already fallen asleep as well as Ninelle. Only Marcus, Trevor and Rein is awake, aside from the driver of course.
They kept quiet as they travelled. The familiar views of the city being the only means of entertainment.
But suddenly the city just changed. Rein could not point out what changed but he feels it. It was the same feeling he had when he was getting chased by that creature.
"Uncle, I think something's wrong. The air feels the same as when I was chased by that creature I told you about." Rein tells his uncle worriedly. Afraid that they may get hurt.
"I know Rein, I have experienced what you have went through as well although under a different circumstance." Trevor calmly replied.
"What?" Stunned by what he had just learned he was in a loss for words.
The car they had been riding has slowly came to a stop. They are undergroQund and Rein from his surprise did not see where they went to.
"Wake them up Marcus. We have arrived." Trevor asks Marcus as he opens the door of the sedan.
Rein steps out of the vehicle in a rush, anxious of what is happening. He saw Trevor standing not far from what appears to be an elevator.
The sedan suddenly rides off back to wherever. The rest of the Sereza family started walking towards Trevor, Rein reluctantly following behind them.
Trevor pushed a button then the elevator opened, he then proceeded to walk inside same with his family and Rein walks in with incomprehension.
'What is going on? Why do they seem unbothered by all these?" Rein thought, suspicion laden in his eyes.
Ding!
The door of the elevator opened then Trevor walked out to the hallway, as if he had done this an uncountable amount of times.
The hallway is made of a marble like stone, it resembles it but it's luster is different and the stone seems extremely solid.
He was lead by Trevor toward a door on the far end at the right. They entered inside, the room is simple only a few couches and a small table and some other furnitures.
"Take a seat Rein, all will be clear in just a bit. I assure you that you are safe." Trevor tells him as he pats his shoulder.
Rein confused as he is still followed what he was told to do. And in just a minute or two a knock was heard from the door. Elena went and opened the door.
The person that went in is a man wearing a silver and grey suit. He directly looks over to Rein as he walks toward the opposite couch, in front of Rein.
"Hello Rein, I know you are confused right now with tons of questions plaguing your mind and I have the answers." The man whose undeniable confidence fills the room as he talks.
"I do have many questions but first of all who are you?" Rein inquisitively looks towards the man.
"Me? I am Alesteir Lothran, founder of the very city you grew up in." He say with a smile. P