User blog:GlintLock/New Life Part 3

New Life Part 3

“Actually, we prefer to be called Mamono. So keep that in mind.” She said. Crap, could she read minds too!? “No I can't read minds, you're just thinking out loud.” She said. I felt my face become flushed again.

“I'm uh, sorry about that. I didn't mean anything by it. I've just never met a monst-I mean Mamono before.” I explained. “I see. That's okay, just keep it in mind next time okay?” She said. I nodded. “So what were you doing in this cave?” I asked. She smiled at me. “Well, if you must know, I was listening to you play.” She answered.

My heart dropped. She had heard me? “Y-you w-were listening to me? Why?” I asked nervously. “Because you sound really good. I really enjoyed listening to you play.” She said with a warm smile. “Oh well thank you. I've never performed for anyone so I wasn't really doing anything special, just practicing.” I said.

“I think you should do it more often. You have a great skill and you you share it with others.” She said taking a step closer. “Oh I don't know, I don't think I'd do very well.” I replied. She was close enough now that I could smell whatever scent she was wearing. It smelled like the sweet morning dew in a spring meadow.

“By the way, I never got your name. I'm Sean.” I said, trying to change the subject. “My name is Sarah.” She replied. “What are you doing out here all alone, if you don't mind me asking?” She said. “You seem a little young to be out here on you own.”

“Well, you see. I kind of ran away from home.” I said sheepishly. “Ran away? Why?” She asked curiously. I began to explain what had happened to me over the last week. She listened intently, which was almost strange to me, no girl has ever really shown an interest in me before.

When I had finished, we sat there for a moment.

“So yeah, that's basically how I got to where we are now.” I said, trying to break the awkward silence. Sarah stared off into the storm that was raging outside the cave. “So will you ever go back home?” She asked, without looking at me. I scoffed at this. “Yea right. After my dad told me to never come back, I don't think I'd exactly be welcome there anymore.” I said. “It's fine though.” I said.

“What do you mean it’s fine? You don't want to see your family ever again?” She asked. Sarah seemed to be getting a bit angry now and her hands were clenched into fists. “That's about sums it up. They don't care about me, and I don't care about them.” I said. Sarah's hands relaxed, unclenching.

I stood up, lifting my pack onto my back. “Look, I appreciate the help, but I should probably be going now.” I said. She nodded. Then she did something I never would have expected. She hugged me. “Uh, um...what are you…?” I stammered. “Be careful out there.” She said softly. “O-okay.” I said. As she broke off from the hug she grabbed my hand and started tracing something on it with her finger.

Still in a bit of a shock, I somehow managed to say, “What are you…?” As she finished tracing on my hand. “There. All done.” She said. I huffed with frustration. “Would you mind telling me exactly what you've done to me?” I asked impatiently. “Well, with this time I just drew on you, you'll be able to come find me again.” She smiled at me. I could feel my face becoming red again.

“I uh...thanks.” I said. Why would she want to see me again? We only just met. “So you promise to come back?” She asked. “Y-yea.” I said. I looked at my hand again. There was what looked like a tattoo on the back of my right hand. It was a symbol shaped like a circle with a spiral inside it. It had become solid black now. “Before I go I need to ask you something.” I said.

Sarah turned around. “Yes?” She asked expectantly. “Do you know how to get to the next town from here?” I asked. “Her eyes narrowed a bit. “That way.” She said sternly, pointing east, before walking back into the cave.

“Jeez, what her problem?” I said under my breath. I began walking east down the the path towards the next town.

As I walked through the forest, I could definitely feel something watching me. It felt close, but always out of sight. It wasn't just my imagination either. Something was out there. But at some point whatever was watching me had either gotten bored or had something else to do, because the feeling of being watched went away, but I was still on edge for the rest of my trek.

A few hours passed and I arrived at the town just as night was beginning to fall. I looked up at the sign mounted upon the town's gate as I passed underneath. It read “Erimere”.

I quickly found the town's tavern, hoping to get a place to sleep for the night. I could see the townspeople shutting their doors and some were putting out their lights for the night.

When I found the tavern, I was painfully reminded of the tavern my parents owned. I pushed that thought away. That wasn't my life anymore. Taking a breath I pushed the door open and walked inside.

Hey guys hope you enjoyed it. Not much else for me to say but see you next time! And feel free to leave a comment below. Always welcoming new suggestions and ideas as well as criticism!