Trust is something one must earn. It can be earned in many ways. Dedication, loyalty, effort, respect, and responsibility are all virtues that can contribute to the earning of trust. Trust is key when it comes to community. Humans are known for deception, hatred, and war. Yet, it is possible for humans to create such strong relationships with each other. How can something be both so detestable yet so heart-warming at the same time? That is a question that is rhetorical; it requires no answer. For it should not be questioned in the first place. Humans are certainly capable of trust, and that is all that matters.

Chapter 1: Formositas

As daybreak hit, the rays of the Sun's warm, embracing light scattered across the sky. The sky immediately lightened up into a light blue as the darkness faded to the east. The light reflected off of the iron material that made up the exterior of the cylindrical Architects' Tower, causing a bright glow across the ground. It was dawn in Mikeland, meaning another day of prosperity. Another day of excitement. This sounded great to the Police, Lossius, as he awoke with this thought every day. He had awoken in his home in the region of Tenzora., his region. A good 50 km distance from the centre of Mikeland.

Lossius stepped out of bed onto the cold, wooden floor. Despite the fireplace's warmth in the air, his wooden floors were still cold because of the cool, morning air. He walked to the stairs and looked out through the main window. Through that window, he viewed his first independent creation. Lossora, his sky town. Whenever he looked at it, he couldn't help but feel a grin of pride spread across his face. It started as a cutout in a mountain. He had cut down trees for wood along with his companion Eve. Together, they built this city. Lossora was more of an entrance to Tenzora. It was a rectangular, wooden home that had a pyramid-like roof. You could climb via ladder to get to the top. And at the top were the platforms that made up Lossora. On these platforms were a few homes. Lossius had agreed that as long as they give him wheat, eggs, and sugar canes, that could be their rent.

Walking outside, he stretched, breathing in the cool air. He proceeded to walk around Tenzora. Midge's home was first, on the left. She had made it wooden with a giant tree growing on top. Within that tree, she had multiple rooms. Lossius continued to walk ahead. To the right, across from Midge's home, was a home that Eve had built for a couple of people who had fled to Mikeland for a new start. One of them was looking through one of the windows and Lossius nodded at them. They nodded back, and so he continued. He reached a fork in the path that was in front of Eve's home. It was made of bricks and stone and was certainly bigger than Lossius' home. To the left was Tengo Tower and a few more homes. To the right was a hotel and a museum. Lossius was about to go left, but then stopped at the sound of a door.

"Thinking you were going to do the rounds without me?" It was Eve. She walked out onto the path made of stone slabs. Loss nodded his head.

"I was considering the fact that you wished to sleep in on your day off." They merely laughed this off, then walked onward. One part of Tenzora was a dense forest with a beautiful pond in the center of it. Here, they found yet another valuable friend. His name was Relinquo.

"Good morning to you, Relinquo," Lossius began, as he and Eve stopped on the path. Relinquo was standing beside the path, looking out to the pond.

"The fish are acting quite differently today," Relinquo stated without to them, "and good morning to you as well." He lowered, his knees bent now. He took his hand and scooped up some dirt, feeling it.

"Is something the matter?" Eve said, breaking the silence. Relinquo was always quite pensive. He was good at deduction, meaning his observation skills were phenomenal. He shook his head, turning to them finally. "Nothing at all. Not that I know of, at least." This concerned them both. Relinquo was always right. Whenever he felt something was wrong, he would never hesitate to say it. This was one of those times. By him saying this, they were sure that something must be wrong, but to the point where he is not sure.

"You're saying the fish are acting differently?" Lossius asked, taking a step off of the path. "Do you wish to direct this to Mike?" Relinquo didn't answer. He was looking into the pond again, reflecting upon deep thought. Lossius looked at him, concerned. "You do know that I'm going to the annual meeting today."

"You should begin your journey if you wish to reach the next city by nightfall," Relinquo said, standing up. The pond glowed as the Sun's rays peeked through the surrounding trees, beginning to pierce the water. Eve placed a hand on Lossius' shoulder and then whispered in his ear.

"Forget about me," She whispered quietly, "bring him instead." Lossius turned to look at her. Eve was quite the foreteller herself. She never received images, but she would always feel when there is something horrible amidst the air. Lossius nodded without question then looked at Relinquo.

"You should come with me, Relinquo," He said, "because I'm allowed to bring a guest." Relinquo was an Architect, certainly a person of high status. Yet only a select few were chosen to attend the annual meetings. Mainly Knights, Lords and Ladies of Mikeland, the Three Overlords, and leaders of randomly selected regions were permitted to attend. Relinquo looked at Eve, then at Lossius.

"Are you sure?" This question sealed the deal for Eve and Lossius. Mainly, Relinquo would refute and say that Eve must go instead. However, right now, this wasn't the case. Lossius nodded. "All right. I'll go. Thank you."

"You're due to return to your region as well, right, Relinquo?"

"I just think they would find it to be rude for me to attend this year, given the fact that I wasn't asked to attend."

"If only we had the underground railway finished by now," Eve said, looking at the stone tower that was looming over the trees just ahead, "then you guys would reach there in only a few hours."

"In due time, Eve," Lossius assured, "plus, our priority is to reach Relinquo's region first." Relinquo's region was about the same distance from the center of Mikeland as Tenzora was; but in the opposite direction. Relinquo had come to aid in the construction of the railway because Eve and Lossius were short workers.

"When do we depart?" Relinquo asked.

"We're leaving after my morning check," Lossius replied, getting onto the path with Relinquo and Eve, as they began to walk again.

"I can take care of it," Eve said, "as you two leave early." Lossius nodded.

"Thank you, Eve," Lossius thanked, smiling, "I have the backpacks stored at the entrance. We can leave immediately."

An hour had passed. They arrived at the gate to Tenzora. Lossius hugged Eve and so did Relinquo. Then, they began to walk west for an hour or so towards the center of Mikeland. It was just forest with fairly flat land for that time. Their first obstacle was a mountain because the tunnel that's supposed to go through it hasn't finished yet.

"Wow, so many unfinished projects," Lossius laughed lightly, "and we're already working our hardest around here." Relinquo laughed as well, yet was obviously troubled. Lossius turned to him as they walked up.

"You never told me, Relinquo," Lossius confronted him, exerting extra effort to climb upwards. Relinquo didn't respond right away. They reached the top of the side of the mountain. They turned back to look at Tenzora in all of its glory. This was Lossius' favourite sight. He remembered walking outwards to this area with his belongings when he first arrived. It was all forest with a perfect cliffside and lake. He knew it was going to be his new home the moment he saw it. They stopped to just gaze at it in awe. Relinquo's region was just as beautiful. Relinquo sighed, giving in finally.

"Let's just say... " He began, continuing to look at the land, his face with a concerned expression, "... that we shouldn't take it for granted."

"You're acting very different, Relinquo, " Lossius claimed, looking at him and the expression on his face. Relinquo was never like this. Accent on the never. He was an intelligent man that would always be filled with a silent pride. He was always absolute with his word. "What do you mean by that?"

"Well, think about it," Relinquo replied, "nothing good lasts forever. This beauty, this charm, this... this prosperity. Do you honestly think it would last this way forever?"

"I'm hoping so," Lossius said, laughing lightly. He was hoping it would lighten the tension of the situation, but clearly it didn't. For Relinquo still had that same expression on his face. "We haven't been attacked ever since Mike had placed the enchantment on this land."

"Do you even know what it is?" Relinquo confronted him of his knowledge. Lossius merely shook his head with honesty. Relinquo sighed again. "The Lords, the Ladies, the Overlords, and a few close members of the Organization know of it. And I'm positive that Mike is going to tell you eventually." Lossius looked at him with a look of uncertainty.

"I doubt that..."

"Mike's enchantment is an actual object," Relinquo explained, "an actual object that lies deep underground at the heart of Mikeland. It's called the Amethyst."

"The Amethyst, you say?"

"Yes. We all lie in its aura. It protects us." Relinquo said, looking out at Tenzora once again, gesturing with his hand. "But all fails eventually."

"Are you saying...?"

"One day soon... it will no longer exist." Relinquo stated, "And all of this beauty? It will be no more."