Lost to legends and old folklore, exists a place of prosperity unimaginable to the likes of
humankind, a kingdom of many names but you would know it as Victoria. Its reputation
preceded it as a kingdom like no other; a place with riches, power, and most importantly, magic. Its magic was the kingdoms most valuable commodity as it was used by all the creatures who dwelled in within the Victoria's walls. The inhabitants of Victoria were just as legendary as the kingdom itself; from swordsmen to timelords and shapeshifters, Victoria had it all.
To many that is all Victoria was, a legend and a fairytale to put kids to sleep, but to some,
the very few who believed and sought the kingdom's grandeur, set out to find it for their
own selfish gains, never achieved their goal.
This made the open living of Victorians short-lived, forcing them into hiding just to be safe from all humans and their demeanor, making the name Victoria seem like just another bedtime story to put kids to sleep.
But like all good things, its reign was short lived, as on one day of great misfortune followed the reappearance of the kingdom, a loud silence swept through the kingdom as there was no one left within it. Every person of every age and caliber, every animal, and every last soul had ceased to exist in the blink of an eye. And all that was left of this magnificence was nothing but a crumbling wasted city of ruins.
{Present day}
A young man took a walk down a path as he felt himself slowly getting tired by the second. Constantly muttering to himself about his gainless hunt, the young hunter, with leaves rustling under his feet, walked with a face full of disappointment while complaining about every little thing he encounters......
Hunter: Ughh....One whole week and I get nothing, literally nothing at all!! It's like all the animals are on a strike or something. (sighs) I'm starting to regret my life choices now. Why didn't I just....(groans)
Having mixed feeling of regret, anger and disappointment, he continued debating with himself, completely oblivious of the setting sun....
Hunter: I ran out of food about an hour ago, my water supply is almost out, my feet are killing me, the sun is setting, wait what?? Oh no, I have to get home quick, don't want to encounter any dangerous creature.
Suddenly overcome by fear, the hunter increased his pace while still muttering to himself...
Hunter: At least I'll be home soon, What could go wrong?
.....(It always goes wrong)...
The hunter suddenly felt his boot latch on to an overgrown tree root. He watched as he fell down with a loud thud. His futile attempt to regain balance while groaning in pain worsened his situation as he came tumbling downhill. Before he realized, he was completely submerged in a lake...
Hunter: (grunts) arghh!! Son of a....!! Ughh.....
Before he could say another word, He raised his aching head and was dumbfounded by what he coincidentally stumbled upon....
Hunter: No....I-It cant be....V-Victoria??? I must be hallucinating...
The hunter couldn't find the right words to explain the miraculous event which had befallen him. Having mixed feelings of awe and fear, he tried to walk away in the opposite direction, all while still trying to hold on to his manliness. Then, he overheard a cry of a baby in a distance.
As creepy as it sounded, he unfortunately couldn't bring himself to do the most logical thing by running faster, he had to investigate (clearly the white, ermm, the right thing to do). He then began to approach the sounds slowly and carefully while holding on to both his gun and his life....
Hunter: (Violently shaking) Please don't be a monster....please don't be a monster....please don't be a monster....
As he drew closer to the creepy crying sounds, (while desperately trying not to piss himself) he pointed his gun at the bush while slowly reaching for it. The young hunter pulled the bushes apart only to find a little red-haired girl about 3 years of age and a crying baby boy.
The little girl slowly opened her eyes to see a weird lanky figure drenched in water. With her brother in her arms tightly, she tried moving away from him.
Hunter: Don't worry, I'm not a enemy.
The hunter then noticed the tension on the little girl's face had eased. He tried to reach for the lockets on their necks but she resisted, all while giving him a skeptical look. He then pulled out a small piece of bread from his bag and held it out for the girl. Still holding on to the skeptical look, she reluctantly proceeded to accept the harmless gift from the harmless stranger. He noticed names on the lockets so he drew closer to them......
Hunter: Rosella....and.....Romeo, hmm.....(sighs) Wanna come with me?
He asked as if he was expecting an answer...
(baby crying)
Hunter: ...I guess I'll take that as a yes.
He then stood up, helped the girl up, then picked up the baby into his arms.....
Hunter: Now, Rosella. Can you tell me what happened here? Arghh, why do I keep asking them? They're babies...
Rosella:(lightly) I-I don't remember.
Hunter: Wait, you're actually talking....Uhhh, Rosella. Where are your parents? Also, how have you survived all this while?
Rosella: I-I don't know.
Hunter: (sighs) Fine then, lets get out of her before any creatures give me...I mean.....you, nightmares.
He quickly handled them carefully along the path towards a neighboring village.