When you think of sad moments in a story, you can't help think of rain that comes along bringing the gloom in the weather. This too, started out in a heavy downpour. Looking below with the eyes a bird flying around the sky near a big castle, a movement was seen in the middle of the forest. Looking closer, under the heavy rain, the figure roaming in the forest was a girl. Barefooted, she took careful yet doubtful steps. Droplets of water hit her head for she didn't have any coat to cover her. The light in her eyes are very dim and everything about her would make anyone seeing her feel pity. But she never stopped walking, no matter how tired she felt, how lost she felt, not until a gate blocked her path. Finally realizing she could no longer walk forward, she held her head little higher and tried to seize the size whatever it is stopping her. If it is a gate, would it open for her? She thought. Gently, she put her right hand on one side of the door, giving every effort she could utter to push the damned thing but it wouldn't budge.
Frustrated she was, she banged the gate. The first time, the second time, one after another was followed with more rage and tears began to roll down her cheeks. She didn't realize how tired she was until her legs gave up on her and the last thing she saw was the crying gray sky.
It's just another busy and lively day at the headquarters, everyone so focused on doing what they do best. Some trapped in paperwork, non-functional machines, observations in the laboratory, training, but none was expecting their activities to be stopped by a loud scream that came from the infirmary. "What's it?!", "Did something happened","Johnny, are you okay?".
Everyone who came rushing to his side was asking similar questions. The man in the center was trying very hard to voice out his worry that he had to take a very deep breath before saying, "She's gone!"
"Who is?" A man replied.
"That girl! The one who collapsed in front of the gates a couple of days ago!" Shock hit some the faces in the crowd. "I was just getting some new herbs! When I came back her bed is empty!"
"She probably woke up and took a walk, Johnny. Let's just announce it and hope someone sees her!" This time a man with glasses calmly ordered him.
"How's the mission, Allen?" This question was uttered to the man who everybody know as Allen, a very young exorcist in the headquarter, who is very much known for his excellent combat expertise.
"It went pretty well, despite the commotion we made" The girl named Lenalee replied him with a chuckle.
"All personnel in the headquarters are to be aware of a guest we had sheltered a few days ago, a young girl with blonde almost white hair and green-blue eyes, she left without notice from the infirmary despite her health issue. Anyone to have sight of her, please report to me or simply escort her back to the infirmary thank you!"
Bewildered, the two individuals stopped their tracks to understand the announcement the chief of headquarters just made. "We have a guest?" Allen turned to face Lenalee.
She started walking and Allen followed as she explained, "Well she was banging our gates when she arrived, we were asking her through the golem but she didn't respond. Brother had people get ready for sudden attacks in case she was a hostile. Eventually she collapsed and we took care of her after she was proven to be human."
Little did they know, the golden golem Allen had around him decided to take a turn they just passed by. The little thing slowly approaches this little girl who was sitting on the windowsill, enjoying the rain from behind the glass. The golem set on the empty space in front of her. It took quite a while for her to actually notice its presence, and for the other two to search for the being."Tim!" He shouted.
"What are y-" Allen stopped midsentence and slowed his tracks. Blonde hair… nearly white at the end, dressed in white that resembled the infirmary gown. She had her chin rested on top of arms which she folded on her knee. She curled her body so much; if it weren't for her skinny body she would have formed a complete ball. Carefully, Lenalee approached her, "Hello…?"
She moved very slowly, as if she were to crack if she moved any hastier, Allen thought.
"Are you okay?". They could see her eyes were indeed green mixing in blue at the outer side when she looked up to them in fear and alarm. Allen and Lenalee looked at each other then back at her, simply agreeing in silence that they have to be very gentle facing her. Lenalee was about to say something to comfort her when she finally nodded.
"Who are you, if I may ask?" A slight bravery came across her consciousness. They're not armed, they looked like nice people, they must've come for this little… guy? She sneered at the golden golem.
"O-Oh I'm lenalee! And this guy is Allen! You must be very confused as to where you are! You're at the black order headquarters! We found you in front of our gate a few days ago. Are you feeling okay? What's your name?"
"You might want to go slow with her, lenalee. I'll get the chief!" With that, Allen rushed to where she did not know.
Lenalee sat in front of her and have Timcanpy move closer to her. "I'm feeling very lightheaded but other than that I feel fine. And my name…. I've been trying to figure it out since I woke up". Lenalee's face contorted in confusion. "You don't remember?"
"Nothing of importance, I think. I remember the rain and the effort I had to put out to climb the damned hill" She blurted out faintly.
She climbed the hill? Lenalee was taken aback. She had to take a moment before she continued. "Well, maybe my brother could help you. Do you wish to go back to the bed?"
"Can I stay here a bit longer…? I don't like that room.." She curled herself again and set her eyes to windows, looking afar.