A new face

As a person who had the first impression of being a lifeless person, they sat there wide-eyed at the rare scene of me laughing. Everything had happened so fast which was unable to believe. Everything was just too good to be true. Up until that time, everything was out of my reach and no matter how I struggled nothing happened but by an accidental encounter, it all came to happen. It was ridiculous.

After I enjoyed my laughter, they asked me if I was okay. I was fine, but I wasn't at the same time and I had no idea how I was destroying my everything by listening to the offer of the people who I despised. I just wanted to break free of mall the chains that had tied my hand s and feet down, while I was the one who tied them by my choices but, as young and immature as I was, it wasn't clear for my blinded eyes to see.

I accepted their conditions and asked: Are there any special person that I must be aware of?

Jeremy: No, you don't need to worry about them.

-So what am I supposed to do?

Dilan: You'll need to go through some training. For the time being, think of it as going back to school.

It was annoying to go back to school, even though what was taught there, was completely different than real schools.

-Where will I be staying?

Jeremy: Look outside the window.

I moved towards the window and saw a small port which was crowded. Around the area was a small building, I pointed at tit then he said: yes.

It wasn't a place that I had thought of, in contrast to their last home, which was in the graveyard…uh I can't even find a word to describe it. It just felt weird, but I didn't have the luxury to give my opinion. Even though I was about to work for them, they were generous enough to take me in.

It drove and it still drives me mad how those fake good people, who are the example of the society, never saw me nor other beggars on the street, but instead the people who are criminals take your hand and help you. If there is a deity in the heavens, I want reconsideration of your creation. Even I could do better.

Jeremy asked one of his guards to take me to the other building. He was huge. Compared to him, I wasn't even a toddler. He was bigger than Jeremy and Dilan. The most attractive part about him was his loyalty to Jeremy. After broken promises and trusts, I wasn't able to trust and feel loyal to anyone, and I had no use of such an absurd thing. Loyalty never brought happiness but horrible pains was its companion since the beginning of humanity, or at least I was the one who thought that way.

On our way, we both were swimming in silence. I liked that guy, he wasn't talkative like Jeremy. Jeremy scolding me and teaching me life lessons were a big pain. As we reached the building, it began to feel like home, that strange feeling was burning inside me and I could feel my heartbeat rising madly. I never came to know what was that painful reaction. Maybe It wasn't important or it was an obstacle and my mind had blocked my soul to comprehend it. Well it wasn't my problem but another battle between my mind and soul, so I let them be like that. I was tired of their dispute and I am now.

We went three floors up and at the end of the hallway was a door. It was my room. He gave me the keys and went back. I opened the door, and was welcomed by a horrible smell. The place was abandoned for sure. Even my eyes started to burn, acid was in the air. I did not dare to breath since I needed my lungs. I put down my backpack and found something to cover my mouth with and started to clean the room. Nothing could be seen there. There were loads of trash bags and dirt on the walls. One by one I took them out. There were some tools for cleaning in the restroom, I used them to clean the walls, the windows, the door, the roof, the ground. It was a horrible place, even animals wouldn't do so to their home. Jeremy's office was clean like it was dusted and sterilized but how was it possible? The guard knew something and didn't tell me in advance. "Jeremy's people and him are garbage." I shouted. But he was right about one thing that I could feel, I felt rage and anger underneath my blood, and I wanted to kill him with my two hands.

After hours of cleaning, I finally sat down. It was the first time since my entrance that I had a chance to see the room. It had an aura of home. There was a small room with a small kitchen built together. There was a bed there but it had nothing on, I needed to get something for living. The walls were covered with flowers which reminded me of those flowers in the graveyard. I could smell them or maybe my mind was poisoned by the horrible smells and had forgotten its function.

I was sitting when the door rang, and Jeremy and one of his guards came in carrying some bags.

Jeremy: Wow! It looks nice.

I glared at him, then he started to laugh. From his look, I could tell he was aware of the poor condition of the room and didn't bother to mention.

They put down the bags and Jeremy told me to go back to his office in the evening. There were some food and other things that I needed. After I was done, I head back to the office where he was waiting for me.

The way seemed to be longer when I was walking alone, but it wasn't longer than the road I had walked, it was a mercantile area, people were coming and leaving, ships came and left, such a good hide-out for criminals like them. Disguising yourself as merchants, businessman, or whatever they're called. They didn't lie completely since they do business but in another way. That was how the world moved on and it still does. Goodness plus badness, that's how the world is made, there's no place for neutrality, you gotta pick a side, or you'll be treated as you're faded. This damn stingy place is the world everyone claims to be fair and for everyone. Fair?! What a funny nonexistence!

The path that I had picked, made to choose a side but no matter how much I thought about it, my heart never gave in the ways of those creatures.

I arrived and was welcomed by Jeremy and a new face.

Jeremy: Good timing, Raven. This man is the person to teach you the way around here.

He seemed really old, maybe older than 100 but he was standing still and seemed younger than me. Tiredness was clearly seen on my face, so I just waved at him. Then He said: Huh! A brat? No wonder you take her in. Brats bring Brats around them.

Jeremy: Ha! You don't need to ruin my image in front of our newbie. Will you introduce yourself or I should do for you?

-Ha! You're bold today, kid. I still have more strength than you.

Jeremy: No I understand, since you're a living fossil. You're a rare treasure of this land.

He showed an annoyed face then grabbed Jeremy's neck. They seemed to have fun together. Suddenly I got reminded of my family, back then when I was kid, I used to that a lot with my brother. It felt somehow precious but I needed to forget about them as I had done until then, such emotions would bring be down. "I mustn't waver." Was what I kept on telling myself. The people who tossed me away had no authorities to come in my mind.

They weren't done and I was bored of doing nothing. So I said: Why don't apologize and let us get introduced?

-I love you kid.

Jeremy: Raven, how can you talk to me like that? You must be on my side.

-You have Dilan, that's enough for you.

-Hey, kid. I'm Wulfsige. Let's leave him be. We have a lot to talk about.

Jeremy: Raven, after each session come to me. Ok?

-What am I? A kid?

Jeremy: I'm your boss, can you at least respect me for one second?

-I'll keep that mind.

Wulfsige was barely holding back his laughter, it was hilarious for him and somehow similar.

Jeremy: I've heard that sentence before.

-History repeats itself.

Wulfsige burst into laughter, he couldn't hold it back anymore.

Jeremy: Just leave.

As Wulfsige was laughing, he led the way and I followed him. We went to the basement. It looked like a gym, but a lot dirtier. What was wrong with them? Dirty, old men, I started to doubt if that was the right place.