For a Freedom
JENNIFER: FOR FREEDOM (49)
Hearing the news that he was about to arrive, even that soon.
I was silent, fixated, surprised, I felt so upset for some reason. I could only hold my hatred in silence, my hands that I held as hard as I could, my teeth that I snapped, and the emotions that I felt.
I'm like this because I'm not ready to.... Die.
That is, if I count I still have a few more days to live, live like a normal life, live properly, make memories while still alive.
But..., why did he come so soon? So greedy of you? Or maybe, myself?
Indeed, this cannot be avoided. I.., accept.
***
"What's? Mrs Franschine is coming tonight...? Why so suddenly...?" Kenneth surprised. Kenneth turned around and hugged Vallene.
"Calm down, don't be afraid, I'll be here." Kenneth said. Vallene was silent.
...
The screen changed, Vallene and Kenneth were walking in the middle of the forest. Passing through the large and dense shade trees, the two of them continued to enter the forest until they were no longer seen. Like getting into the dew.
...
"Don't be afraid of them, they are good caregivers. As long as you don't break what they're forbidden to do." Kenneth said.
"Well..," murmured Kenneth.
They stopped, Kenneth took Vallene.
"Why did we stop?" vallene.
"I can only get here" replied Kenneth, then Kenneth grabbed Vallene's right hand and gave something to Vallene.
"What's this...?" ask Vallene.
"This stone will give you an identity, they are indeed closed to the outside world and foreign creatures let alone humans. By carrying this you will be safe because they consider you different, a unique stone like this is given to someone they have trusted, the understanding if you have this stone then you are considered safe, he said, my dad gave me this. But now you're wearing it." said Kenneth.
"I heard they like to drink human blood" said the worried Vallene.
Kenneth smiled and raised Vallene's chin, looked at Vallene and gave an eye gesture so he wouldn't have to worry.
"They're not Vampires, I'm more at ease with them than Fred's waitress, or Miranda's waitress" Kenneth said.
Vallene took a breath and then he smiled, smiling confidently and trustingly with Kenneth.
"Take care of yourself, follow their rules...! Obey yeah...? I'll pick you up" Kenneth murmured.
Kenneth hugged Vallene, but as the day grew late he was forced to leave Vallene. With a heavy heart Kenneth took off his embrace and released Vallene's hand.
Kenneth stepped out of the forest, a few steps later he looked back. He could not bear to see Vallene alone there, because Vallene realized Kenneth still did not want him to smile widely.
Kenneth then walked again, this time they waved each other. It's been a few steps, they've gone far. This was the second time Kenneth looked back again, he saw Vallene who turned out to have gone the other way with him, Vallene walked into the forest and he got further and further away.
Don't be afraid, I'll pick you up.
Kenneth smiled bitterly, he should completely leave Vallene. Vallene is further away until he is not seen again, Kenneth who sees Vallene from afar until Vallene is not seen to feel a lonely mood. It was as if something was missing from his life.
"He dared to enter the forest alone, whatever he had been through." Kenneth muttered before he also suddenly disappeared just like that, this place was completely empty.
***
This forest is getting deeper and more strange, like a fairytale forest.
Vallene kept walking, past the roots of the big tree.
"This forest is fragrant, fragrant trees and is wet to one." murmured Vallene.
On the way, Vallene was looking around. He realized that there were many ruins of large ancient buildings and large chunks of bricks but now it was mossy and fused with nature.
"What was this place before? It's shaped like an ancient palace." murmured Vallene.
...
I've never seen or met Igine before. Half animal? Emm....
"I've met vampires, pale whites, and strange energies all around them. They are also good at hiding their identity so it is difficult to know if someone is a Vampire. But what about Igine?" vallene.
Vallene stood in front of the house located in the middle of the forest, a house with an ancient house theme that looks very old but still well maintained. The house looked quiet and dark, but one of the windows of the house looked bright.
*Tok tock.
*Tok tock.
*Door opens.
The door was only slightly open, it looked dark from the inside until it was invisible to a person.
"Who? Why did you come in the evening before this night, in the middle of the forest" said someone from inside.
"I'm here as your foster child" he said, giving a letter.
From the door that opened a little it saw a light that was in the shape of an eye. The door opened slowly, began to widen and saw who the figure was.
"Yes, I understand. Make yourself comfortable" said the homeowner who took Vallene into his house. Then the door is closed.
...
"You are now entrusted to me, you must follow my rules here. I'm also responsible for looking after you" he said.
The door was closed, Vallene and the homeowner were inside the house. The house is very dark.
*Tek
The lights were turned on, and Vallene saw clearly how the face and form of someone was holding her. With a face of shock Vallene fell silent.
"You've only seen Igine for the first time?" ask the owner of the house.
"Yes." answered Vallene.
"My name is Ema, call me Lady Ema?" ask Ema again.
"My name is.., Vallene." said Vallene.
"I can hear your heartbeat beating fast, no need to worry.., glad that finally there are guests who came since 11 years ago. Ah..," said Ema in a flat tone.
"It's nice to meet Mrs Ema.., I'm sure Madam Ema can look after me and guide me until someone picks me up" Vallene said.
Ema speechless.
...
"You're a good boy." murmured Ema.
They went inside, Vallene was sitting on a dining table chair made of wood. The chair looked very old and worn, thick dust and rickety wood.
Ema makes a glass of warm milk for Vallene, Ema sits next to Vallene after giving Vallene milk.
"Thank you." said Vallene, who was happy and smiled at Ema's gift.
"Sama-sama," said Ema who sounded a little happy.
...
After Vallene had taken a few mouthfuls of warm milk, Vallene said something.
"You're a really good and beautiful Igine" Vallene praised.
"really? Even if I'm hundreds of years old...?" said Ema.
"Yes." answered Vallene.
Hundred years...?
Ema is an Igine with a deer-headed and human stature. Her skin was hairy like a deer, her body was tall, her behavior was cold and firm, her clothes were also polite, the dress that Ema was wearing was also like an ancient dress.
"After this, Vallene went straight to sleep" Ema said.
"This fast...?" answer Vallene.
...
Ema did not answer.
"Ah, yes! I'm going to sleep, can Madame Ema take me to my bedroom? And sing a song or read a fairy tale before going to bed" said Vallene.
Ema chuckled small.