My name is Lena . Not long ago I left Ilias. The land where I am headed to, thinks it doesn't exist . 'The City ' is a small country on its own but apparently others fear of it. Noone knows what kind of strategy is used to scare the other regions around, aside from the Baron himself.

Right now I was standing on board of CPT Greyhound's ship. A relative I acquired back at the time when going to Ilias. I was walking around the deck and tried to find him . He is a person who despite having control of the ship still helped his crew. He was a person capable to trust with something. As time passed back in Ilias, he was the one who took me in and learnt me how to read, write and even found me a job. He became a parent for me. Ever since I was born I was abondoned by my parents, left on the roads.

Still looking for the captain I went to his cabin. Upon entering one could think it was more like a room from a mansion. The walls were perfectly painted without any trace of it showing that they are wooden at all. On the right wall, one can see a big collection of different small but very precious treasures. Then I looked in front of me where there was a big desk with small shelfs each filled with paper or pens. And there sat the captain, doodling a path on a map. I came closer and immediately that made him alert of my precense in the room . He turned around, still sitting on his stool . He smiled and welcomed me to see what he did. He had made a path which we took to get to 'The City'.

For a moment I froze. I just stared at the name 'The City'. I looked back to him with slight terror. He knew of my past here. He knew who raised me there. He was the only one who knows who I really am. Even in Ilias I continued to do what I did there. Steal. Although I did it to get the reward but as well helped people for their own benefit and mine. He just smiled again and puts his hand on my shoulder. " It's going to be fine. Let's just hope you won't meet that person. For how long do you intend to stay there, Lena?" While looking out of the window I answered. " For a couple of days, just to see what became of that place. See how it is now. As well see my dear Queen. She predicted before leaving that one day I will come back and she will be prepared for the moment. " I looked back at him and continued. " I am sure she would like you to. If you want you can come with me." He just shook his head and turned back to his map.

Suddenly we heard one of the men shout . "LAND AT FRONT!" Without wasting a second, I run out to the deck and run to the very front where the mast was. I looked in front of me and could see the tall buildings of the city. Greyhound was by my side soon after. He started shouting at his men to prepare the ship for full speed. Ignoring his shouts, I focused in front of me. Then I remembered to go down to my quarter below the deck and went to my very small room. Looking through my shelfs I found the outfit suitable to walk around the city. I locked the door and started changing. I changed to a new set of clothes. A tight top and pants which were skinny as well. On top of it I putted my weapons which were attached to a belt. All the outfit was black. On it, I putted a dress which covered my clothes perfectly. The material itself was silk and the colour of dress was dark as well to not give away my extra clothes. I looked at myself on the small mirror. I thought back of the years spent in 'The City'. As I mentioned earlier I was abondoned by my real parents. Left at an small alley where they thought I could die. I was lucky enough to be found soon enough. Just as I remembered the persons, I shook my head to clear my thoughts. I went back up and saw the captain's confused look. I smiled " It is just how the women are dressed, don't want to bring trouble for the crew. Would appreciate it if you could act like my uncle or something. They can do wonders to women who don't have any family." He nodded and turned back to look at the city. We were almost at the port. Suddenly, I noticed how heavy the atmosphere was. One could say, sadness was the main thing going on around this place. What I could sense was something more worse than sadness. More like madness. It made me chills run up my spine. I had the feeling as if this madness had eyes everywhere.

The ship finally stopped and guards were already waiting for us. My uncle changed just on time just like his men in a bit more better clothes. The captain took my hand and helped me get down the ship. The guards checked us for any identification and we gave our right away. They looked a bit confused when both our surnames were different. We confirmed saying my uncle is from my mother's side. They let us stay without any trouble. The captain and his crew never got caught. In reality those people are pirates and just act they are traders. Noone actually can get a proof of them doing bad. Honestly it is the only thing I don't like about the crew. The bad things sometimes they like to do always makes me question why I am sticking with those people. Because I myself have done bad things. Shaking my thoughts I came back to reality. near the ship was a tavern called the Syren's Rest. We got inside and ordered some food. During the time spent in the tavern, a man started a ruckus by hitting a woman in the face, knocking her out. The woman fell on our table, tipping over the glasses filled with water now, being on the table and floor. The man got closer to me and wanted to take me by my hand. Luckily the captain stood up and caught the man's hand. " In your place I wouldn't touch my niece, sir. If you don't want any more trouble just back out." The man just looked at the older man and retreated. For the rest of the evening the crew was watching everyone's moves.

At some point I decided to take a tour for the city. The captain showing worry in his eyes he halted me. I just returned a reassuring smile and went outside. He must had been worried about me and that guy. After all I left without saying goodbye. Once i got out, the air made me immediately feel lighter. The hot atmosphere inside made my head hurt. I looked around and noticed guards coming my way.y instict immediately turned up, preparing me for any suspicious movements coming from the man. I looked at them all and they just responded with a smirk. It seems they are getting the wrong thing here. One of them asked " Why is such a beautiful lady on her own tonight?".Realising how lame his flirting is, I scoffed in their face and made my way through them. Walking away quickly from them, I looked back at them. They hadn't moved from their spot. Somehow my attitude shocked him which gave me an opportunity to walk out of the area to a different one. There were more guards on watch and all of them pointed their weapons at me startling me a little. Noticing my fear, one of them came closer to me. " Are you a visitor from outside?". I nodded my head. He just instructed me to always stay by the guards. It seems that a thief was stealing too much so they have been forced put new rules for the citizens. I have a feeling I know who the thief is. Nodding towards them I asked for directions to the clocktower. They gladly gave them and told me to hurry to wherever I was going. As I soon as I walked past them it took some time before actually getting to it. Even though I was gone for 5 years the city did have quite a change. At last I had arrived at the clocktower. Stepping in front of it I looked at the top and tried to look out for the window I was used to look out from. It felt as if someone was standing there.

I decided though to turn around and entered the familiar tavern from years ago. The Crippled Burrick. I passed through the tavern without catching anyone's interest. I looked at the man working at the bar. It was Louis! Sadly, I had to decline for myself to talk with him. Right now there was someone else far more important. Walking outside of the back of the Crippled Burrick I turned right and went down the stairs and found a chubby old man in his 40's looking through a newspaper. Knocking on his door he turned around in confusion. Then he grinned and walked towards me. " Send me off to Moira if I'm hallucinating. Lena you are back!". He hugged me tightly and I returned the favour. "Basso.." I missed him so much. Just like someone else. Then he let go. Before he could ask me I blurted out first. " Is he still around here?" He already knew who I was talking about. He just nodded. I decided to hang out a bit with him. I went over and sat on his desk and petted Jenivere. She was so small back at the day. Basso and I talked a lot, especially about big changes in the city. For a year now Erin has been considered dead. The people are dying and the General has only made life worse with his rules and the tax payments because of a certain Thief. I was in deep thought especially hearing Erin was now dead. It only made my regret bigger. After some time, I bed goodbye to Basso promising to come here soon.

I walked around the tavern and stood in front of two wooden doors. I opened them and ended up in a path. I walked for a few minutes which gave me time to think about how I should talk to the Queen. She may had not been rich with money but her knowledge was far more precious than anything else. She would tell you almost everything. When arriving at the Old Chapel where she was living I halted. I saw men pulling a cart with dead people. With sorrow I looked at the bodies and quickly went pass them to the entrance. Basso wasn't kidding. Upon my entrance the queen turned my way but as well someone I did not expect to see so soon. "Garrett.." He just looked quizzically at me and then looked at the queen. Unlike him she was smiling. "Welcome back ,Lena". I nodded her, knowing well enough that even though she was blind, she was able to tell who was who with her sixth sense. I felt awkward due to the fact that Garret was now staring at my face. But out of nowhere he raised his voice. " Where the hell have you been for the past few years? Why did you leave?". I only stared back at him without giving him answers to his questions. I was afraid of telling the truth. I was afraid because of by saying it he will hate me. I looked back at the Queen and she just nodded. I turned my gaze to Garrett's . "Can I only, ask for the others to leave except for you two?". I decided to tell him the truth. A truth that will badly hurt him.