-Tales Of Shempharon-
Prologue :
Life is imperfect
It is malevolent & illiberal
But that's what makes it beautiful
"What a beautiful phrase…"
" Greetings wanderer , it would've seem you have stumbled upon my grand athenaeum."
"I am Lord Shempharon , The Librarian of this Infinite Archive and your narrator for this lovely evening"
"I've seen a lot of chapters in the world of Wynflaeth , perhaps I should share a couple with you."
[Tale I]Chapter I : " Be Brave , Alice "
May your heart be as brave as a lion
Your will as strong as steel
Your world as clear as day
Our chapter begins at the floating island of Thorodan , where the vast green plains stretches across the skies , brilliant flowers flourish the hills and amidst of all its beauty lies the grand cathedral city of Thorodan , Letholdus. Where the sky scrapping statues of the Grand Cathedral Knights were sculptured in order to honor their victory in the ancient war that lasted a hundred years.
At the far outskirts of Letholdus lies the forest of Elyn. If you follow the rigid paths within the shallow canopy forest. You will find yourself at the once mighty elvish town of Luelle. What's left of its former glory are in ruins and remnants which still bear the scars of war from hundreds of years ago. The once prosperous elves now suffer from famine. Beggars were everywhere around the feculent streets , among them was a little elvish girl with a blonde pony tail and dirt on her face. Who was playing her three stringed violin giving off a horrendous melody . She kept playing in hopes of anyone who will drop a coin or two for her at her feculent violin casket.
As the day past , evening dawned and the little elvish girl looks down upon her feculent casket to only find two silver coins. She un plugged a cork out of her left ear and packed all her equipments back into her feculent casket. The little elvish girl then stopped by a food vendor and sat upon one of the chairs. The food vendor welcomed the little elvish girl to his stall with a welcoming voice. The little elvish girl looked down in fear.
"Ermm... ….I'm a little short on silver coins….But may I…." murmured The Little Elvish Girl before she could even finish her sentence.
"It's alright little lad. Times are tough I get that. Here have one on the house~" said the food vendor kindly.
The little elvish girl was very grateful for the vendor's kindness.
"Thank you… …I really appreciate it…." replied The Elvish Girl thankfully and gratefully.
"No problems Alice ! Here you go your favourite chicken noodle soup !" Said the food vendor happily and smiled at Alice.
Alice gratefully took the bowl and indulged herself from her hunger she had been bearing all day long.
"Speaking of which Alice , have you heard of the news lately?" asked the food vendor worriedly.
"No , I don't listen to the news often…what happened?" replied Alice curiously.
"Well…another little elvish girl has gone missing…" sighed the food vendor
"Oh My…" said Alice worriedly.
"You better be extra careful out there Alice." warned the food vendor
"I will…" replied Alice understandingly.
"But let's forget about all that for now and just enjoy your meal !"
Comforted the food vendor
As Alice finished her meal , she packed up , waved good bye and thanked him once more for his kindness. As Alice walked down the slums , the skies began to darken. Street lights began to flicker. Shops began to close. Elves began to walk back into their homes from a tiring day of work. As Alice reached her home's front door , she hesitated to open her door at first. But she open it in the end , only to find her home incredibly disorganized and dinner plates still unwashed. Alice did not care of her house chores and had nothing to worry. Unlike a normal child if they had neglected their responsibilities , they would have been punished by their parents. But… Alice is all alone…
Alice dashed her way upstairs and ran straight for her room. She drops herself at her bed and released a great sigh and placed her right hand at her forehead. She then stared at the starry night skies and took out her three stringed violin and played out a melodious tone despite just having three strings. Alice then began to sing along.
Your eyes are a mirror from which I can see the world's reflection ~
Your kindness shall never be forgotten ~
Even if my heart is filled with sadness ~
I will look into the starry night skies… ~
"If only I could have the same enthusiasm as I stare at the night skies during the cloudy skies…" sighed Alice disappointingly.
Alice then placed her violin beside her and tuck herself up in her bed. Alice stares at the broken picture frame and a tear broke out from left eye.
"Where are you?...Papa…Mama…Lil sis…" whined Alice
Alice moans a little and fell asleep.
As the night dawns , the town of Luelle turned very silent. Not even a single sound is heard across the filthy streets. Fogs began to shroud the war torn town of Luella. The fog began to grew thicker and thicker. But it is common in Luelle to be consumed by the thick fog. As midnight hits , the church tower began to rang. Echoing across the town. Alerting its folks of Luelle midnight has struck. As the echoes reaches Alice's domain , she immediately wakes up gasping for air and had sweat all over her face.
" That darned bell again…." Moaned Alice.
Out of nowhere , Alice heard noises creeping around below. Alice pulled out a sword under her bed and took a lantern from the bedside table. As she lit her lantern , she slowly opened her room door. The creaking of the door echoes throughout the house and so did the mysterious creeping sound continued to echo. Alice walked slowly and carefully down the stairs with her hands shaking in fear of the unknown. As she got closer and closer to her living quarters. The noise began to become clearer and it sounded like as if someone was pilfering stuff from the fridge. Alice saw a mysterious short shadowy figure right in front of her fridge eating ferociously at anything it can grab. Alice then drew herself closer and closer as her heart pounded faster and faster and she shouted.
"WHO'S THERE?! " Shouted Alice in fear.
The mysterious figure immediately stop gorging itself of food and just froze without moving an inch. Alice gulped and pointed her sword at the short mysterious being. The mysterious figure screamed at Alice.
"YOU'LL NOT STOP ME FROM EATING!" screamed the mysterious being and it turns its head facing Alice.
The light spewing out of the lantern began to reveal the mysterious figure's face. It was a giant rabbit with both of it' arms holding a clock and a gentleman suit coated with it. The rabbit's mouth was drooling with salivar and numerous food sauces dripping out as well.
Alice was disgusted by the rabbit's appearance and covered her mouth to prevent herself from vomiting. The rabbit screamed psychotically and lunged toward Alice with it's mouth wide open. Alice swung her sword at the rabbit causing blood to gush out from it's abdomen. The rabbit screamed agonizingly and look at it's clock.
"OWH NOOO!OWH NO! I'M LATE !" Screamed the rabbit agonizingly despite being wounded griveously.
The rabbit broke through the wall , leaving a gaping hole and dove down. Alice felt disturbed and confused on what was going on. But she drew herself closer to the broken wall and look down. She was shocked to see a giant hole leading to no end.
"What on earth…Am I dreaming?..."Alice questioned herself confusingly. As Alice was withdrawing herself , a strange force dragged her down towards the hole. Alice screamed and fell into the hole. Her world grew darker and darker as she fell deeper and deeper. Until everything became as dark as the night.
-[Tale I]End Of Chapter I