It felt as though I were floating. My hair was in disaray , floating about by an unseen draft. It was dark, not a glimmer of light. Panicked I scanned the vast void of nothing. Slowly, before me a figure materialized out of thin air. I just stared in disbelief! Father?
"I see you've found my Special Tome Devika," his pale grey eyes smiled along with his lop sided grin,
"A-Am I dreaming?" I couldn't believe this. Gone for nine years. Leaving no trace and he's here! He frowned a little as though considering to say something, or as if he heard me.
" Yes, and no. Darling, I have little time to explain. All you must know is that your name. Your name means more than just something to call you," he paused making sure I was listening.
"Devika, my little goddess." I smiled a little at the meaning of my name. Little goddess. Not very fitting for someine such as I, but I missed my father's voice so much I was much too happy to think negatively about it.
" Remember this, only give a nickname when asked your name-" he warned in a serious voice, but it only disrupted my positive emotion. Leaving me dreadfully confused.
"Why?" I interrupted, why couldn't I tell no one my name? Whats wrong with saying my name?
" A name can be a powerful thing... Our time grows short Devika." he looked about as if he had a secret to tell.
"As long as you carry my Tome, apart of me will always be with you," his smile unnerved me, he knew something I willdidnt. I panicked taking notice of his fading figure, leaving a mist of pale blue behind.
"Devika... Do not tell your name to anyone! Only to those you love and trust." he looked pained to say it. I couldn't find my voice to talk back about the subject for some reason. Whats going on? I'm so confused.
"You must find yourself for the answers to unfold," his voice echoed as he faded, answering my unasked question.
"Find yourself..." with that the real world blurred into my vision. Whispers and a rather loud shout was all I heard. When I opened my eyes I was greeted by a sea of unfamiliar faces. I froze on the spot, where am I?
I looked about to get a hint as to where I was. White walls, stale cold air, plus the guy with the lab coat gave it away. I was in a hospital? What happened, why did my head hurt so badly.
"Shes awake! Okay everybody out, we musn't scare her more than she already is." an elderly womas gentle yet scolding voice broke through the silence, leaving me and the Doctor alone.
He seemed to be in his early- maybe mid twenties. He had long raven hair held back in a pony tail, he pushed up his glasses and looked me over.
"Well now, you've woken up much earlier than I thought you would. First things first my name is Jin, Doctor Jin please." I dumbly nodded as a reply.
"If you will kindly answer some questions for me, we can have everything sorted out." he gave me a warm yet distant smile. I could only nod my head, my ehem, 'anti- social' personality coming into play, I stayed silent.
Clearing his throat, he pulled out a clip board and pen. He clicked the pen and held it to the clipboard ready to write,
"Now what is your name?" my name? My voice caught up in my throat when i tried to say it. It came out as a whimper. I cleared my throat, I couldn't say my name.
"Do not tell your name to anyone!" my fathers voice rang about in my head. Quick, think of a name, I thought.
"D-Devi... call me Devi ..." I whispered, atleast it wasn't my real name! It was all I could come up with. Though by the pens fast scribbling I knew he had heard. He gave a snort.
"As in Goddess?" I gave a curt nod, he shrugged.
"Now your birthdate?" he questioned in an uninterested tone. The nerve!
"Winter 30th." I answered in just the same tone. His eyes darted up, then back to his clipboard.
"Age?"
"21," he seemed to only be looking at his clip board, silent.
"You.. Look younger than you are..." was all he said, and scribbled on the clipboards contents.
"Thank you...?" was it a complement? Or was there a hidden meaning to what he said... I don't look like a teenager! Or childish in any way! Calm down stop thinking. He nodded and looked back down.
"Okay Miss Devi, one last question, you were found unconcious in the fugue forest- one of the villagers found you-" at that the door gave a defiant groan and in toppled the sea of the unfamiliar faces from earlier. A blue haired male with a flaming bandana quickly pushed himself up.
"Hey there, name's Luke- I was the one who found ya out in the forest while I was out chopping wood!" he gushed out, holding out a hand. I could only stare at it.
He seemed confused,
"I don't bite or anything, what's yer name?" he seemed full of energy. On closer inspection he seemed fairly attractive but his personality was one might need getting used to. I only nodded.
"My name is... Devi." I quietly answered, he grinned a painful looking grin.
"Where'd you come from? I've never seen you round before?" okay, now he was somewhat irritating. One question after the other he was merely curious yes, but as I looked behind him a crowd of people just watched my every move. I wasn't good with crowds, plus being in an unfamiliar place made me even more edgy. I started to draw away, curling into myself. My Raven curls cascaded over my shoulders acting as curtains to hide my face.
"Luke, hush up don't you see your scaring her!" the elderly womans voice scolded.
"Hello dear my names Irene, I do hope this isn't too much to take in." I shyly nodded letting her know I heard her. Silence ensued. After some quiet murmurs and shuffling they got the message and silently left the room. "I'm sorry, it's just they get excited over new faces." Irene smiled warmly explaining why so many peole were here. She turned to leave.
"T-Thank you..." it was just a faint whisper but she smiled once more,
"Not a problem dear, it's good to see a new face around. Even one as shy as yours." with that she left, leaving me to contemplate her words. Shy? Me? No, I just... Was overwhelmed. Sighing I kept my head down. Doctor Jin cleared his throat made me jump reminding me he was still there.
"As I was saying before we were rudely interrupted. Can you remember anything before you maybe passed out?" he asked with a serious tone. I was in bed gazing at the Equuleas constellation. I nodded,
"I was home, and fell asleep in bed. And only to find myself waking here." I frowned,
He nodded though,
"Where are you from?" he questioned with an edge, looking are my attire. making me glance down, agh! I fell asleep in my day clothes, that was not okay. I wore a black shirt with my blue light cotton sweater slightly zipped up. and some black pants with blue sewn in patches.
He cleared his throat once more, he looked irritated. Of course I'd get agitated with the lack of help my answers held. Yet, I've done nothing to become irritating!
" I live in Sapling's Vale I- where am I?" I realised I might possibly not be there any longer. Was I kidnapped? Oh no! My books! M-My father's Tome? I sat up straight only to be welcomed by a dizzy spell. Ugh, too fast.
"It's alright, calm down. I must say though... I've never heard of 'Saplings Vale'." his brows knit together while saying the name of my home town as if I'd made it up.
"Where am I?" I asked scared of the answer for some reason.
"Harmonica Town... on Castanet Island." my world just crumbled... I was half way across the world!
"Miss Devi? Are you okay? Miss...!"
Doctor Jin's voice faded along with my vision.
Cliff hanger! sorry if the beginning was vague but it must be for the stories survival! Plus a subtle hint on our lovely Devika. Advice and corrections are gladly welcomed :) Sapling's Vale is a place I made up and liked. Sorry if you are all wondering the characters name is of another language i cannot quite recall. And on another note I will be posting a picture of my Oc on my DeviantArt account soon.
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