Within the interior of the building, a large staircase stands in the middle of the lobby which branches upwards into the second floor. In the middle of the stairs a red carpet is layed out. The guard enters the building as both his and Alecia's footsteps can be heard echoing throughout the large open space of the lobby. The cream colored ceiling is covered in paintings, and glyphs."I'm alright, you don't-" Alecia said only to start coughing once more as she walks up the stairs with him. Only for her to lean on the railing of the stairs and let's out a final cough."You're not okay, miss." He said, with a compassionate look on his face as he holds her up."Come on." He gently moves her up the stairs.Moments go by...Alecia and the guard is seen walking through a wide open hallway. Benches stand along the sides of the walls and between the large pillars. She looks up at the passing paintings on the walls. Most are only paintings of forests and rivers, with one of them being a paint
Alecia steps towards the bed and sits on the edge with her hands resting on her lap along with a downcast look on her face. Her hands clinches into fists, squeezing the cloth, her eyes closes as a few more tears drop from her face. Only for her to cry silently. The room's door cracks open, with a young curious eye of Lumina is seen with a few brown strands of her fringe hanging over her eye.She looks down for a moment as her one eye flickers, only for her to look at Alecia once more. She moves away and the door slowly closes. The door slots closed which urges Alecia to turn her attention towards it, and stares for a moment only to have a downcast look once more.Alecia looks ahead and stands up and places the cloth on the bed.The balcony doors open only for the woman with the red fabric around her waist, walks in as she looks in the direction of Alecia with a calm expression."Alecia?" She said with a calm tone in her voice, which urges Alecia widen her eyes. "Leah?" She said."
Crowds of people alll head to the exit, with some heads looking up at the abnormal sight."Alecia!" A familiar voice is heard from the crowd.Alecia turns her attention to the source of the call to see Booker guiding Renata and his mother.Booker whispers to the both of them and lets them go with the others.He jogs towards her and stops."Aren't you coming with?" he said, and looks over his shoulder at the crowd and turns his gaze to her."I can't ." Alecia said, shaking her head, and turns away from him."I have to be with my sister."She continues on, only for Booker to pull her back by her hand."Your sister?" Booker said, with a curious look."Where is she?" he looks around himself."It doesn't matter!" Alecia said, pulling her hand from his grip."You have to get off this ship, now." She turns away and carries on walking."Alecia!" He shouted out with a worrisome look on his face."What is the matter with you?!" She said turning to him with a frownful look on her face."Just do
The empress' ship is now intruded by a large black ship hovering from above. On the ground, Leah is seen standing across Raine, with Alecia standing behind her.Alecia looks down at her arm, only for her hand to move off of the bloody wound. The pain, she can feel it moving through her whole arm. She looks ahead to see Raine looking over her shoulder, staring back at her."That coward had it coming to him." Raine said, slightly frowning as her eye-pupils start to ignite with a blue glow."Just like you." Alecia widens her eyes while slowly stepping back as she keeps her gaze on Raine's cold eyes. The sense of dread rushed over her as chills rushed throughout her skin. "Enough with her." Leah said with a stern tone in her voice, which urges Raine to look at her."You're trespassing, you have already broken several laws, do you honestly think you can get away for what you caused here?" "I have nothing to lose or gain." Raine said, bringing her hand to her chest, only to slightly un
Aven, Ruth, and Lumina, are seen standing outside the palace and within a large open area. Alecia is seen walking standing within the entrance of the palace.Aven gives a gentle smile. "Well, if it isn't Alecia herself." He said with a joyful tone, which urges Ruth to glare at him."Hey there!" Alecia calls out with a wave and walks towards them. "Glad to see you're safe." Aven said with a calm tone, and turns his gaze to her bloodied arm."Your arm is wounded I see." "Oh, yes." Alecia said, moving her hand over her arm, which causes her face to twitch. "Let me see." Aven said gesturing his hand out, and gently holds her arm."I'll fix this." He closes his eyes and just then, transparent blue flames begins to emit from his body, only for it to flow out along her arm. The wound begins to ignite in blue flames, until it slowly closes up. Ruth watches with calm expression on her face, but Lumina; she watches and marvels at what she's seeing.The flames disappear along with the woun
Within the quiet lit halls. Where the floor reflects the light of the lamps along the walls. Quick footsteps are heard ahead, only to find Alecia, moving through the passage. She hastfullly picks up her feet with each step. With her hand over her mouth, she turns into the rest-room. Few gags and gasps, are heard inside, followed by plunks of water.After it ceases, she rests on her knees, with her hands leaning on the rim of the toilet while taking shallow breaths. She flushes the toilet, and slowly stands herself up, turning around, she steps towards the mirror and stares into her own reflection. Her eyes having dark rims around them, her skin, pale, her lips are now lighter. Her face softens, as her eyes start to glisten."What have I done to myself." She whispered, and closes her eyes with her head now lowered."Why did I need to do it." tears escape her closed eyes and run down her cheeks. "Such regret I have for doing this to myself." For a moment she cries silently, her h
Aven, Lumina and Ruth are seen standing around the bed which Alecia lays upon.Aven opens his eyes gently, as he stares down at Alecia's peaceful state with her eyes still closed."Did you do it?" Ruth said, looking at him.Aven looks at her and flicks his gaze down at Alecia."Watch." He said with a calm look in his eyes, which urges Ruth to look at her sister. Alecia's eyes flutter open and looks at Aven, and at Ruth.She slowly sits up, with her sister's hand along her back. "Easy now." Aven said. Alecia turns her gaze to him for a moment, her eyes still heavy. Only to look at Lumina, which causes her to widen her eyes."Hey miss." Lumina said with a gentle tone in her voice."How are you feeling?" "Lumina..." Alecia said, before pausing."We found you unconscious in the restroom." Ruth said, which urges Alecia to look her way."Before my eyes, you fell unconscious." Lumina said, averting her gaze. "What's going on with you?" Ruth said, crossing her arms with a narrowed gaze.
Alecia amd Ruth are seen walking within the halls of the palace. Their footsteps echoing throughout the passage."Just need to have a word with Aven." Ruth said, as they both turn down another passage."Why?" Alecia said, looking at her while she continues to walk with her."I have some things to do today." Ruth said, looking at her for a moment."So I'll ask him to take you to a person who could help." "Do you really think this person will help me?" "I have faith in what he does. I'm sure he'll be more than willing to." she smiles, and stands in front of the open room."Aven will make sure of it." Aven is seen sitting on a chair, and Lumina in the same room with her standing near the window. "What are you doing?" he said with a frownful look of curiosity.Lumina turns her attention to him."I beg your pardon?" she said with a puzzled look on her face."On your device, what are you doing?" he said with a calm look on his face."I'm just browsing things, you know." she said looking
On the Ruth's ship, and within her palace. Inside the dining hall, her guard, Aven is seated beside her table. Alecia sits beside him, with Lumina sitting across them.The large hall surrounding the four, is silent. Only the muffling sound of the rain-storm is heard outside. The scent of freshly cooked food, still filling their nostrils. They all sit still, with Ruth moving her gaze between Aven, and Alecia. "Can someone answer my question?" Ruth asked, with a frownful gaze at them, and looks straight at her sister."What is it?" She asked again, her eyes train to her daughter, only for the young girl to look away and continues eating.Beeds of sweat form on Alecia's forehead, only for one of them to stream down her temple, and moves along her cheek.Her hand trembling above the plate of food, eyes flickering. "R-Raine..." she said, urging Ruth to stare at her with a frown. "The gin... She's free." Aven narrows his gaze. He leans his elbow on the table with his hand near his face
Away from its planet; a ship is seen hovering. It looks static in the great cosmos that surrounds it.Silence is peaceful. It is what thrives in the black void of space. Within this ship; two individuals are residing. Leah, and Kase. They're on their way to a planet quite different from there own. Kase still sits on the passenger seat next to Leah. Watching the grand, glittering black sheet before him. He turns to look at Leah, who's still listening to her music. Frowning with a smirk; he shakes his head, and looks away. "Alright," Leah said, breaking the silence. Urging Kase to look at her. She takes the devices from her ears, and sits forward."Let's get going now." She starts flicking a few switches on the console.Kase stares at her; his frown squints."What do you mean?" He asked."I thought we were already on our way?" Leah chuckles. "Covering a distance of several light-years, at this speed?" She looks at him with a grin."Unlikely." She presses the last button. Only for
In the early morning, the sky is clothed in a gray blanket of clouds. Faint droplets fall upon the empress' ship, as it curtains down onto the landscape below as far as the eye can see.Within the docking bay, a large spaceship is being held, along with smaller ones, like Aven's. The interior is large, and spacious. The ceiling is high above the single great ship. There's but one entrance to the bay behind the ship itself. Mechanics continue to do their work around the ship, along with the small ones. Soldiers stand guard near the large ship, observing their surroundings. Ten, to twenty workers walk around the bay, some taking notes, while others work on the ship.Two individuals, a man and a woman walk beside each other among the crowd of workers, and residents. They are both wearing gray armor around their torso, that is polished to a shine. Two wings are sculpted on the chest plate, which stretch to their shoulders. The young woman tightens the red sash around her waist, with th
Past midnight, the Empress' ship is now quiet, as most of its residents are now asleep in their homes. Within the guard barracks. Where the prison cells are. Inside the last cell, Raine is still held.She is seen pacing within the confined space. Her fingers stiff as she struggles to close them into fists.Looking down at her own palms, she stops. Wide-eyed, gritting her teeth, her hands shake as she tries to close them. Her hands begin to emit dark-blue flames, with her eyes reflecting its glow. Shutting her eyes, she clutches her hands into fists, only for the flames to spew between her fingers.Her eyes open, and watches as the flames fade away into nothing. Taking a deep breathe, she exhales. Raine opens her hands, and lowers them to her side. Turning her attention towards the energy field, she steps in front of it. Standing inches from it, she stares through, watching the other prisoners across her in their own cells. Two of which, are in her view, with one having a young man
The guard barracks are now quiet, and calm. Dark it is, with the evening taking over. The hallways are illuminated by lights along the walls, with the smooth floor reflectimg them. In one of the rooms, Leah is located. It is dark inside, with a dim, green, light, illuminating the interior. Leah lays on her back, along the bed, her black hair spread out on the pillow. On her face, a headset covers her eyes, blue neon lights emitting from it. Faint sounds of music can be heard from the two neon-lit devices in her ears.Her breathing is calm, her hands resting on her stomach. One would think she is sound asleep. After a few moments, a vibration is heard. She sits herself up, taking the devices off her ears. From her pocket she takes out her phone, and brings it to her ear. "Empress?" She simply said. -Ruth is seated at her desk, staring at the screen, holding the device over her ear."Leah, you wanted to discuss something?" She said, picking up her glass, and takes a sip. She pla
At the empress' home where she resides. The guards are stationed at their posts near the base of the building, silence is all there is at the moment. Within the building itself, in her main bedroom, Ruth is seated at her desk, with a glass of red liquid accompanying her. The desk where she is seated, is at the corner of the room, her bed being in the middle, the sheets, white, pillows, dark-green. Her desk is white to a shine, and solid enough to keep the necessary things she needs. Books, as well as a large screen lay on top of it. Faint sounds can be heard in the distance outside. The window of her room is half-open, the curtain gently flowing from the cool air seeping through. The empress is clothed with a white long sleeve top, with an overlay clip over her torso, as well as a long white pants with heeled boots. Her rosé hair now tied up in a bun with a few strands hanging from it. The screen illuminates her face, with patterns of light moving across as she slides her hands
Hours have passed since Alecia, and Aven arrived at Clay's building. In this afternoon, the area is quiet. Only the faint sound of the ships in the far distance is heard.Both Alecia, and Aven step out from Clay's building, only for the doors to close behind them. They both walk past the guard, and proceed to the ship."Now with that out out of the way." Aven said, walking around his ship."We can worry about other things."Alecia stands on the other side. Only for her to rub her forehead with a frown for a moment, only to look up and lowers her hand."I'm glad we're out of that place." She said, taking a quick look over her shoulder."I couldn't agree more." Aven said, facing her with a nod, only to open the door and gets in the ship, followed by Alecia."At least we got what we came for." Aven said, looking at her with his hand on the control."Yes." She said, opening a black sleeve, which has two syringes inside. All filled with a lime-green substance."I wish he had made more." S
Leah is seated on her bed, crossed legged, with the sword on her lap. She stares at the window for a moment, only to look down at it. Her eyes trailing off to the shoulder of it, and to the guard-cross that holds the ridged blade in place. The handle smooth, thin, and, curved, with the pommel having a short point to one side, like a beak.Leah now moves her index finger, with it sliding across the edge of the blade. Starting from the shoulder, down to the point. She looks at her finger tip, and rubs off the visible blood with her thumb, only to bring it to her lips.She sweeps her legs off the bed, and stands. Only for her to gracefully wave the sword, her eyes locking on each swipe.The weight of it is not too heavy, with it resembling her old weapon. She holds it horizontally, and looks down at the handle, to see a button. Her thumb presses it, only for an electrical current to surge across the blade itself. Her lips twist into a smirk, only for her to press the button, and the cu
For a long while, Aven is seen standing next to Clay. Watching as he examines the blood, with a screen showing footage of a sample. Alecia stands up from the chair, and stares at the screen, and sees blood cells, which are being impaled by the virus. With each cell getting infected by it.Alecia cringes inside just by the sight of it. She frowns with a disturbed look on her face, only to slowly cross her arms, her hands now tucked in. "So that's what is in me?" She asks, still staring at the screen. The light from it, illuminating her face. "Yes, unfortunately." Clay said, as he scans around blood cells. "Look." Aven said, pointing at the one end of the screen."There's a few that are not infected." "Wait..." Clay said, his voice trailing off. Alecia looks up at the screen again, now slowly stepping forward, her eyes fixed on it.Just then, a few strands of the virus breaks away from the infected cells, and injects itself into the healthy ones. "That's disturbing." Aven said, l