Rose and Caden had went down the hallway, passing a few doors before reaching yet another flight of stairs. And on the next floor the two were surprised when the next hallway had bedrooms. More tapestries hung from the ceiling, and more torches were lit. Ten bedrooms to so be exact, each room across from each other. There was the eleventh door down the end of the hall, that led to more stairs.
"Ugh, this place is endless." Rose said.
"Hmph, looks like we're just gonna have to sleep here for the night." Grunted Caden. He pointed to the very first door on the left.
"I'll just refresh in this room, you have the room across from me. Let me just gather my thoughts, and figure something out."
And with that, Caden just walked into the room, not shutting the door behind him. Rose sighed and turned to the room across for his. She entered, leaving the door open as well. Inside the room, Rose saw how large and spacious it was. It had a large plush red blankets. There was an extra large chest the corner. And opposite from where she came in, there were red curtains. Rose made her way to the curtains. Wanting to see what the outside was like, she pulled the curtains, and revealed... Dark oak wood blocks.
"Ugh, seriously?" Rose said to no one in particular. Finally, she plopped on the bed. She couldn't help but smile over how soft and silky the bed was. The bed felt as if it was made of wool, flowers, and feathers. After a few minutes of enjoying the welcoming bed, she sat up and sighed.
What were they going to do now? Was the resident away on business? Was there even a resident? Was there anyone else in this place? There must be, she saw the shadow of the light as clear as day. Rose sighed, and decided to take a moment to reflect on her life. The challenges she faced, and how she came to be with her family.
Rose didn't remember much of her childhood. But she did remember Mary and Ron, or rather, her biological parents. Last thing she remembered about them... Her head hurt, she remembered Lisa moms advice. 'Leave the past in the past.' But it was alright to remember things. Rose remembered that she lived in a broken home. But with her new family, she found peace, happiness. Strength in herself. Before her home village was destroyed, Rose and her family moved a couple of villages before settling on the village she once called home. Meeting her first friend, T, and having sleepovers. Taking care of Jess and bonding with the creature. Knowing what its like to have brothers.
Rose wondered, were they worried about her as much as she worried about them? Were they searching for her too? Of course they were. Rose blinked, and a tear rolled down her cheek. She sighed and plopped back on the bed. A part of her felt so unsure of herself, she worried about what her and Caden were going to do? She closed her eyes and tried to clear her mind. Unexpectedly however, she slipped off into sleep.
There she was again. Same place, different scenario. She was standing in between a large, long hallway. The hallway stretched to darkness. Along down the hallway on both walls were doors. Rose went to the closest door near her and opened it. Inside there many multiple gems! Gold, Emerald, Diamonds! All sparked brilliantly, she was about to go in when she heard the door behind her open. She turned around, there was a villager, all in black, standing in the doorway of the other door. Fear at the extreme gripped her heart. Rose, now terrified, began running! The villager in black chased after her. Suddenly all the doors opened, and Rose rushed into one, hoping to lose the mysterious Villager. She found herself running in a dense forest. The mysterious chaser close behind! Rose sees a wooden door in a tree and rushed to it. She pushes it open and falls down, she kicks the door behind her and looks up, only to find herself back in the hallway. She stands up, suddenly all the doors open and through those doors comes fire and more shadowmen! Rose rushes down the hallway and finds a single door at the end, she runs towards it. She puts her hand on the door handle and turns it!
Rose jumps awake startled! An overwhelming feeling of nausea and anxiety filled her chest. She looked around and remembered where she's at.
Rose rubbed her eyes, she didn't know how long she slept. She was beginning to think of what her and Caden should do. Now that they were in Nathans mansion, though no person could be found. There was that 'flicker' she spotted, and thr sudden noise in the family room. Rose shook her head, it was her fear that was getting the best of her. This place was in fact creepy. The sudden temperature change that happened at random was also unusual.
Rose thought of their next course of action. They could go back through the portal and back to Amber and explain the situation. But then again Amber and Dusty had problems of their own. Between the strange occurrences and on a personal level. Rose felt especially bad for Dusty, it was clear he had loved Amber. But her engagement announcement must have hurt him. And Rose can relate to such a heartbreak. She too had crush once, but it was a long time ago. And ever since then she never really liked tailor boys since.
To take her mind off the negative emotionss, she turned her attention to the papers. She noticed on each one, the papers were meant to be sent to quite a few people. Even though the papers were for other people, Rose curiousity was at it's peak. And hopefully there might be some clues as to Nathans whereabouts. She picked up all the papers, lining each one up. And began to read.
