Somehow I had finally gathered up enough courage to go outside to find somewhere to sleep and perhaps get something to eat. When I did step outside, I peered around her, at my surrounding. There was nothing but forest, and it was dark. "Just great ." I grumbled. How had it managed to get this dark? It hadn't been that long in there, had it? I sighed, it was just like that place in the bedtime story my grandma told me when I was young... A smile appeared on my face, those were some of my most treasured memories, and I loved them the most. My mind traveled back to them while I walked. Only when my feet were killing me, did I stop. "Jeez, just how long does this forest go on?" I had been walking for a while, and I could barely keep my eyes open. Maybe I should just rest for a bit, and start again later... I spotted a nice tree and walked over to it. Sitting down, I pulled my jacket over me. Just for a little bit. I yawned and allowed my eyes to close, but before they did so, I noticed a person walking up to me. The ground suddenly disappeared and I was lifted in the air. The steady pace of the person willed me to go to sleep, I couldn't refuse.
When I woke up, I was in a unrecognizable room. Rubbing my eyes, I stood up. "Huh? When did I change my clothes?" Were did my normal clothes go? And why was I in a old fashioned sleeping gown? Someone must of changed me... There was a wardrobe standing in the room, I might be able to find some clothes there... Peering at the now opened wardrobe, I flinched all of these clothes were is a old Victorian style. Not my taste, at all. "Oh well, no way out of it"
After about 30 minutes..
"Phew, how many stair are there?" They went both ways, up and down. A few footsteps echoed coming closer. Was it the person who brought me here? I heard someone clearing their throats and turned. "Who..." I stared open eyed. A guy stood before me, adjusting his classes. He gave off a responsible feel. "Who are you..?"
He arched an eyebrow. "That is supposed to be a good introduction? If so, it is truly disappointing." I stared at him, astonished. What am I supposed to say? I couldn't think of anything, a blush appearing across my face. He sighed, "No matter, I shall give one. My name is Nathaniel. I work here, at the clock tower. You may stay here until your decision is made." With that, he walked off. I continued to stare blankly. What decision? What am I doing here? Where is here?!
I immediatly ran. Trying to follow him, I need answers! The stairs winded and winded, seeming to have no end. Tears sprang in my eyes as I sunk to the ground. "I want to go home. I miss them so much already. Mom! Dad! Grandma!" I continued to cry, not knowing what else to do.
"Honestly, to cry is a bit much." I looked up. The man was back. As if appearing out of thin air. I looked up at him, though teary eyes.
"Please... I just want to go home." He sighed and nelt down.
"I must appologize, but thats not possible." He picked me up in his arms and carried me upstairs. A familiar warmth seeged through my body. So this was the man who brought me here... We entered a room and he sat me down. "Wait here."
