Chapter 72
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"Are you okay?" he asked for who knows how many times already. I wanted to say yes but I'm too flustered to say anything.
Voice won't come out of my mouth and that must be because I'm still in the process of forgetting my dream. Damon told me already that it is Fiscio's doing. I really have no idea what the hell is wrong with her.
The pitch black eyes suddenly crossed my mind again. I kept on seeing those things. I feel like I'm trap in an illusion that only I can experience. It can happen as a dream or in real world.
"You should drink this," he said. I stared at the piece of wooden jar he's currently handing to me right now. It's water.
I raised my hand to accept it. "Are we leaving already?" I asked after gulping the water. He looked at me with a hint of worry on his face. I smiled to lessen the tension. He holds my hand.
"Yeah. Fiscio has given the clue to us already. It's a—" I didn't let him finish his sentence. I already know the answer.
"A seashell."
I saw how the expression on his face changes in an instant. He looked surprised.
"How'd you know?" he asked.
"I had a dream about it. We were celebrating about gaining Fiscio's trust and receiving the clue. Spheria was celebrating like we had win the battle already. It wasn't a good dream. It was a nightmare." My voice cracked.
"Shhhh. It's just a dream," he hushes. I let myself fall in his arms when he tried to pull me closer to him gently. I tried to hide my sobs but I failed.
Why does that dream scares me so much?
Why do I keep on dreaming and seeing those pitch black eyes?
What message is it trying to say?
*****
Time flies fast and we're already leaving. We chose to use the longer path for I'm still shaking. He wanted to calm me before meeting the Gods and Goddesses.
It's almost noon when we arrived to the facade of the palace. I noticed how some of them look at us with mixed emotions on their faces.
The deja vu feeling made me tremble. This is exactly what happened in my dream. They were paying us so much attention. They all look so proud and in the end, they made laughed like evil spirits.
"Hey, are you alright?" Damon checked. I lifted my head to give him a forced smile. There's nothing to worry about Damon. I can surpass this weird illusions and nightmares happening to me.
There are still Chosens everywhere despite the fact that it's time for lunch. Everyone is in the dining hall. They're told to gather there and eat. I'm not sure if we're going to head there or meet God Hlaford first.
"We must give God Hlaford the clue that Fiscio gave us before we head to the dining hall," I said in a small voice. His eyes grew big a little from what I said.
"A—Are you sure?" he said. I looked directly in his bright green eyes. I trust those windows of yours, babe. I know you'll catch when I feel like falling apart.
"Of course."
I didn't let go of his hand as we make our way to God Hlaford's chamber. The clue is in his shoulder bag. We just have to hand it. That's it Golden. And you'll have the longest rest in the world.
Three knocks on the huge door and it opened automatically.
I smiled when I saw God Hlaford looking at us. His genuine smile removed the bits pieces of fear in my heart. He makes me feel safe just like a father.
"I was so worried about you two," he exclaims. "Please help yourself." He pointed the two seats in front of his desk.
We smiled to each other before letting ourselves sit on the chair. The ambiance of his office is making me feel safe and sound. This is exactly what a God should make a child feel like. I can't believe that I let myself get fooled a lot of times from thinking that I'm seeing the real God Hlaford.
"How have you two been?" he started. I looked at Damon before opening my mouth to speak.
"We gained her trust," I answered politely and smile. His pupils dilated in an instant. The God of Spheria looked so proud.
"I knew you will succeed. I'm just glad that nothing bad happened to you two. Losing God Gaviel's bludgeon is already hard for us. We can't afford to lose two beautiful souls," he said in a caring tone.
A warm hand touched my heart.
"I hope we're a step closer to finding peace in Vortaxia."
My eyes widened when I heard a familiar voice. The door shuts closed and a big man showed up. "Diante," I mumbled.
"God Diante young lady," he jokingly corrected. I chuckled. He told us that we can speak informally to him if it's just the two of us. Well God Hlaford is in here with us too. I guess that's a no.
"Does this call for a celebration?" he stated. My ears rang from what he said. My body starts to tremble. A celebration was held in my nightmare too. This can't be happening right now. Is this an illusion too? "Is there something wrong, Golden? You look uneasy." There's a hint of worry in Diante's voice.
They all looked at me because of that. Damon's hand crawls to mine. "Hey," he whispers softly. I lifted my head to meet his green eyes. What is happening to me? Why am I being like this? This is strange.
Ever since I had that dream, I kept on being paranoid about things. This is not what I'm expecting after a fight. I was looking forward of gaining more confidence to fill in our faith. But it seems like it's the other way around.
"Is there something you wish to tell us?" The God of Spheria looked at me. I slowly shake my head from side to side. There's no point of telling them. I feel like this problem is inside of me. I'm starting to feel this way because something is holding me back.
I'm fighting against myself and I'm not liking it. There's only one way to win over this mess.
It's for me to the things all by myself.
*****
"What was that?" He broke the silence in the room. I don't know how and when but we managed to leave there. I told him that I wanted to rest.
And that is why we're back here in our chamber. I lay myself flat on the bed. My tired eyes are staring at the ceiling blankly. I can feel Damon's stares but I'm just trying my best to ignore it. The only way I can make him feel better is to answer his basic questions that are easy to lie to.
"Yes. You can go the dining hall if you're hungry. I just want to sleep." I turned myself away from him and faced the wall. I heard his big footsteps leaving.
I heaved a sigh when I heard the door shut closed. I didn't want to throw him away but it's the only way I can get myself a rest and think about things more clearly. I want to have a clarity.
Why does these things kept on happening to me. Why do I feel like I'm being attacked?
At first, I thought it was all Freeda but no. She has been punished already and is now unable to use her witchcrafts. She's not capable of making long term spells on someone especially to me who has been blessed by God Hlaford for our safety.
Something is fishy.
I thought I'd end up thinking about it the whole day but as soon as I felt the urge to close my eyes and sleep. I let myself drifted off to a nice long rest.
Damon's POV
Something is bothering Golden and I can feel it. She doesn't have to say it. The knot is telling me what's on her mind and I could read it without her knowledge.
She's still bothered by this spell who creates illusion of us with pitch black eyes. What the hell os that for?
Is that their way of making her lose her sanity? They're everywhere.
I must protect her at all cost.
"Damon!" a familiar voice called. I turned to look at the two Chosens walking to me. The huge smile on their faces makes me feel uneasy.
"Dude! You're like so amazing right now. You just gained the sacred fish's trust. And I didn't know that Fiscio is a woman," Elaine commented. I throw a glance at her.
"She wouldn't like that coming out of your mouth," I told her.
"Yah! Why are you being cold all of a sudden," Gab blurted. I looked at the two of them. They've got no clues of what's really going on.
They think we're just playing.
Too bad because we're not.
I remained silent and leave the two of them behind.
