CHAPTER 4

"Sorry." the girl wasn't bothered by Alya's glare.

"Whatever. Go away."

The girl got closer to Alya with a smile on her face, which annoyed Alya somehow.

"I'm Nyx, I'm a two tailed shadow cat beastkin What about you?"

"What is that?"

"Huh? You don't know what it is?" Nyx was shocked. Was she born yesterday or what?

"If I did, would I ask?"

"Don' be so rude. And you still haven't told me your name. I don't give information to strangers."

"Then don't tell me. Go away." She tried to shoo her away once again but she didn't budge.

"Fine...since you're still young and lack respect, I'll look past it and tell you."

'Immature?'

Nyx once again came closer to Alya, the started to walk around Alya in circles continuously.

"I'm a beastkin.....like you, but a special kind...like you. Unlike the regular beastkin here, both of us can control specific elements. I control shadows. I believe you can control fire right?" She replied with confirmation in her tone.

She stopped to stare at Alya's face, who looked like her brain had been turned off. She exhaled deeply.

"Have you been living under a rock all your life?" Her voice was low, but audible. Alya's deadpan face suddenly turned angry.

"How would I know anything huh? I just got here!"

Nyx twitched at her sudden outburst.

"How was I supposed to know?"

Alya growled, clearly not enjoying their conversation, but Nyx still continued.

"You know, you would be lonely for the rest of your life, if you don't change your attitude."

"As I said before, mind your business."

"Anyway, since I'm so nice, I'll tell you everything. This world is called Dosir, the Unbound Terrains. There are nine continents, in which one is Nyth, the continent we're on now." She stopped talking when she noticed Alya was still not getting it.

"You don't take in much information do you?"

"It's all new to me, what do you expect?"

Nyx lowered her head and sighed in frustration.

"I think you need a pen and paper for this, but I assume you don't have one, since you don't own a bag.....or anything."

Then it hit her. Alya didn't have any necessities. No money, no food, and no place to sleep. She was worse than poor, even worse than her previous life.

'With no job, what will I do? I don't even know anything about this place, or anyone....except..."

She glanced at Nyx, who had a smug smile on her face. Alya looked away with a groan and massaged her temples. Nyx noticed quickly noticed.

"What's with that face?"

Alya looked up to meet Nyx's gaze. Nyx was a few inches taller, so he had to crane her head a little.

'What other choice do I have?'

"Umm.....Nyx."

"What's up?"

Alya struggled to say the words, so she fumbled with her fingers. Nyx just stared at Alya, waiting to hear what she wanted to say.

Moments later, with a deep breath, Alya finally opened her mouth to speak.

Well, I know we just met, and we barely know each other, so this might be too forward. But...I was hoping..."

She paused.

"Keep going...." Nyx pried as she folded her arms. She had an idea of what she was going to ask.

"I was hoping.....if you could give me some money, and a map, if you have one."

Nyx smiled in satisfaction.

"Was that so hard? You really are proud aren't you?"

Alya glared at Nyx.

"You really love asking questions don't you?"

"Is that the right way to talk to your senior and benefactor?" Nyx smirked as she lowered her gaze to meet Alya's.

Alya finally kept her mouth shut, she was her only hope now.

As you can see, I don't have a bag with me...."

"Urrgh..." Before alya could throw a fit, Nyx raised her index finger.

"But I didn't say I couldn't help."

Alya placed her hands on her hips.

"And how would you do that, hmm?" she mocked. Nyx mimicked her action and smiled, her two tails swayed in the same direction.

"Unlike you, I happen to know everything about this place, you could call me a genius of some sort. I can help you find, or build a place for you to stay, I can also be your personal guide...or perhaps a life coach. You also need food, clothing, and weapons."

Alya reacted to the last word.

"Weapons, for what?"

"To fight monsters of course. You'll also need training."

"Monsters? There are monsters in this world?" She shivered at the thought. Nyx didn't notice her expression and replied enthusiastically.

"Of course there are monsters. All in different shapes and sizes. They are all scary looking, and dangerous. Each kind have different levels of strength and intelligence. That's why you need an experienced fighter like me. If I wasn't around, you would've been monster food."

Alya wasn't feeling any better.

"Apart from monsters and, well.....our kind, are there other races, like humans?"

"Mmhmm, there are, but few humans have powers like us. About thirty percent do. There are also other races, if yo want, I could name them all for you." She stated with a smug look. Alya rolled her eyes.

'And she's calling me proud.'

"You can name them on the way, let's go."

"Where?"

"I don't know, you tell me!!" She yelled.

Nyx quickly remembered, with a smile she led the way.

"You really need to control your temper."

"I have it under control."

"Whatever you say."

"By the way, I haven't gotten your name."

"Alya."

"Oh....." Nyx replied indifferently.

There was a sudden silence.

'What's wrong with my name?'

.....

Somewhere in the north Central continent, lots of buildings and markets found. The towns' streets were filled with people with different races bartering and bargaining the price of goods in the busy markets.

Just at the edge of a country, were only Humans resided, a castle stood tall and proud. The structure was surrounded by tall and sturdy stone walls, and a huge, reinforced wooden door, guarded by knights, wearing heavy metal armor. The walls of the castle was made with stone and glass. The whole place was silent, not a single sound could be heard.

Inside the walls of the castle, right on the top floor, was a large door made with metal and precious stones. And right through that door was a large throne room.

The pillars and walls were decorated with precious stones, and shiny gold curtains covered the glass windows. The ceiling was adorned with a big glass chandelier, adorned with glowing jewels.

And right at the end, at the top of four steps, were two big thrones made with pure gold and embedded with jewels.

A slim young woman sat on the left throne. Her long wavy brown hair was tied in a bun, which showed her green eyes. Her skin was smooth and radiant, like porcelain, and her face was covered with light makeup. The sapphire blue off-shoulder dress she wore, which added to her beauty, made her look more elegant and graceful.

She gazed sadly at the figure sitting on the right, a fat middle-aged man with blond hair and blue eyes. A good crown laid on his head as he was dressed in a red royal robe. His face was plumpy and sweaty, it was unsettling to the eyes. His breathing was heavy, due to much eating and laziness. He stared at the young woman by his side, and gave a sickly grin that showed his gold plated teeth.

"My dear queen, why so melancholy?"

"My king, there are still people that insult me." The queen pouted as she lowered her head. The king's smile suddenly faded and turned to that of anger.

"What?!! who would dare insult you, queen of Vinuod?!!"

The queen started to sob as she held his hand.

"My king, have I done anything to upset the people? I have been nothing but kind to them, yet they still bad-mouth me."

The king, who could not bare to see his queen cry, banged his large fist on the arm rest of his throne.

"GUARDS!!!"

Within seconds, two guards rushed up to the throne room and bowed down in front of the two monarchs.

"Your majesties, how may we serve you?" they both say in unison.