A/N: I don't know what possessed me to write this but... I'm not really a fan of OCs in Ib but I just can't get this out of mah head. So yeah hope you guys find it worth your while ^^

Disclaimer: *coughs and puts on glasses* According to my lawyer, I don't own Ib in any cases and I will be sued if I claim it. *bows*

I looked around to the white wall plastered by different kinds of paintings with an indifferent stare. To say that I was bored was a huge understatement. I huffed and crossed my arms on my chest. I looked at my best friend with a pout.

"Why do we have to visit here again?" I asked her.

My best friend rolled her eyes. "Because we have a day to ourselves before the trip ends, Mi-sa-ki~!"

I suppressed a shudder as she said my name in a sing-a-song tone. Really, she can be creepy sometimes. "But Haru, I'm bored!" I whined. "You know well I don't like these things. 'Sides I saw a café two blocks from here! I wanna go there!"

"We'll go there after we view all the paintings. Suck it up until then, ne?" she said with a tone of finality.

I glared at her smiling face. She was wearing her casual white top with some denim jeans and sneakers. Her long red hair was on a bun and her brown eyes were covered by black eye glasses. On contrast to her, I wore a black hoodie, white shirt with an 'LIKE A BOSS' print on the front, black pleated skirt and black knee-high boots. Today was supposed to be our university's annual trip. It was a five day trip to different places. And today was the last day. It is a day where we can do anything we want as long as it's civil. And unfortunately, we, or rather my architecture student friend, chose that we visit Guertena's art gallery.

"Fine." I huffed. "Let's split up and meet at the reception area in two hours. That okay to you?"

Haru seems to be satisfied with my suggestion. She nodded. "That seems to be fine. Sure, I'll text you!~" with that, she left.

I sighed as she left. Now, I have to find a quiet place to sit down since the only couch here is a display. I walked and bypassed people. I didn't even bother to look at the paintings. As I said, I am not a fan of paintings and sculptures. I'd rather go to a restaurant and observe because I am a Hospitality Management student after all. Besides, they give me creeps.

I noticed a long hallway with a huge mural painting. It caught my eye because it's like a child's drawing only creepier with different contrasts of colors. On the middle of the mural painting, I notice a little girl with brown hair looking the title plate with confused red eyes. I decided to approach her and ask; "What's wrong?"

The girl looked at me then to the plate. "I don't know this word." She said pointing the word 'Fabricated' on the plate.

"Oh! It's called Fabricated World," I said with a smile.

As if on cue, the lights went out momentarily then went back on. I jumped, startled. Very funny electric company. I am very amused. Sarcasm used. I stared at the girl. She merely blinked and looked up.

"Are you okay miss?" asked the girl.

I shook my head and laughed sheepishly. "I'm fine, kiddo. I was just startled by the lights and all." I placed my hands on my hips. "And it's Misaki but I'll let you call me Saki ne?" I said with a wink.

"Miss Saki? I'm Ib…" she said giving me a soft smile.

I nodded and offered my hand. "Close enough, drop the 'miss' though. Well Ib, shall we find out what happened?"

I guess she was reluctant when I offered my hand. What can I say? I'm just a girl she met a few minutes ago. So I put it down and turned around, beckoning her to follow. As we walk through the halls there was no one. Where did all the people go? I also notice Ib grabbing my skirt. I guess she's scared too. I stopped and realized something. I have a phone! Quickly grabbing my phone, I speed-dialed Haru's number. Please pick up! But… there was only dead silence on the other line. I took a quick look and realized the problem. No signal. I sighed and pocketed my phone.

"Say, Ib, what do you think is going on?"

The little girl stayed quiet and shook her head. I smiled and kneeled down her level. I patted her head. "Don't worry, you're not alone." She gave me a soft smile and nodded.

We continued walking to the reception area. We ignored the dimming of lights until we came to the section where the "Abyss of the Deep" was place. It was on the sign so it's got to be popular. Still, no one's there.

"Where is everybody?" asked Ib, softly.

"Maybe they got out, closing time maybe? Let's go to the entrance then." I suggested, keeping calm and thinking positive.

I lead her to entrance. I could've sworn I saw someone passing through the dark window!

"Saki, it's locked," said Ib softly with worry.

"What?! We're locked out?" I exclaimed.

"Maybe we need to go to that painting again…" murmured Ib.

"That's a good idea, Ib. I think we should find something," I said.

I began to take the lead again. Ib was following closely behind me, clutching my skirt once more. As I walked right after a flight of stairs, I noticed a shadow from the window but paid no mind and continued on. I jumped when I heard banging from the same window. Yes I have a weak heart over jumpscares… But I have to be strong for Ib. She's only nine yet she appears to be more mature than that. Still, she's just a nine year old and she needs someone who's older than her to be there. Not that I'm old. Goodness! I'm only 17!

"Saki?" asked Ib.

I looked at her. She's worried for me. I took a deep breath and shook my head, slapping my cheeks softly. "D-don't worry. I just … I just don't like this situation very well…"

"Its okay, Saki," she said softly.

I nodded and smiled weakly. "Right, there's no reason to give up nee?"

We continued to the 'Fabricated World' painting. Nothing changed much, except for the blue paint dripping from the frame.

"What is this?" asked Ib.

Suddenly, we heard stamping sounds from the ground. We were surprised when we saw red paint on the floor. That was never there before! It said 'COME IB AND SAKI'. Then the blue paint melted to a message.

'Come down below, you two. I'll show you a secret place.'

Ib and I shared a look. I'm not sure about trusting this message. But it seems to be the only clue we have.

"Ib, what do you think?"

"We should go…"

I nodded and smiled. "You're the boss. Now let's?"

When we got to the floor directly below the painting, a part of baricades of the Abyss of the Deep display was removed and there were blue foot prints in front of it. Crud, don't tell me-

"Are we suppose to go there?" I blurted out in disbelief. No way. NO. NOT IN A MILLION YEAR!

While I was contemplating, Ib walked to the painting on the floor. She stared at it then jumped.

"Ah! Ib wait!" I said and jumped to the said painting.

THIS IS CRAZY!

So what do you guys think?