Bain's Journal: Time To Take Flight

The following texts were written by me during my 'stay' at Vila. My handwritings pretty simple and easy to read. But maybe that's a bad thing….I don't want anyone to read this!

Note to self: Destroy journal when….or if I get out of this crazy joint.

14th day of Summer's Fading

Dawn Era 745

Day three in the dungeon and I am bored shitless! Asked Tiff (who had been demoted to jailor) for something to keep myself entertained. And all I get is an old notebook and a few pencils! Figured if I spent my time writing about every stupid little thing that happens, I would be able to hold onto a little of my sanity until I get out of here.

Now, I would like nothing more than to help Fidelis and Yusha get away from this messed up place. But maybe I could've gone about it a little differently. Getting locked up and put under constant guard doesn't really sound like a good start to my master plan. But I'll figure something out! At least I don't have to worry about being pestered by Amina for a while.

15th day of Summer's Fading

Dawn Era 745

Ren visited me again today. Despite their differences, she's one of the few people Tiff lets inside to see me. We just talk about stuff. Keeps us both happy and distracted from everything going on. But Tiff only lets her stay for a few minutes and I find myself alone again in my cell (Tiff is not much of a talker.)

Quite a few of the castles residents have tried to see me as well. But most of them just wanted to gawk at the 'one-eyed warrior'. Others were hoping to 'play' with me. Thank Asger I have Tiff to keep them all away. From the looks of it, the Imps only behave themselves when Daniela is around. I'll have to be careful in the future.

16th day of Summer's Fading

Dawn Era 745

Yep! Another boring day has arrived! I have a lumpy bed to laze on. Some bars to bang my head against. A hole to crap into. I even have enough space to lie flat on the floor and drool like a brain-dead hick! I'm a proactive boy, who enjoys a proactive lifestyle. So spending my days here has been a blast!

17th day of Summer's Fading

Dawn Era 745

Ren! Sweet, lovely Ren had a surprise for me today! The little angel entered my cell with some lollies in her arms for us to eat together! I pulled her into an embrace without thinking and her face went red as a tomato. I couldn't help it. I hadn't tasted anything other than porridge and ham soup since day one! While we were eating, Ren told me the other Fairies are starting to recover from their Queens sudden death. But their still angry. Very angry. This might work to my advantage.

18th day of Summer's Fading

Dawn Era 745

I'm bored. So very, very bored. So bored in fact, Tiff suggested I write a song about it. I know she didn't actually mean it, but I really needed to pass the time. So, I did just as she asked and wrote a song about my boredom. Imagine a trombone creating a bouncy tune to the following words.

"Bored, bored, I am bored. Bored, bored, so very bored."

"Bored, bored, all night and day. Oh lord I'm bored in every way."

"Bored. Bored, I am bored. Bored, bored, so very bored."

"Bored, bored, come what may. I'll be bored, every day."

"Here I stand, in a cell. Might as well just burn in hell."

"Here I eat, I shit, I sleep. But soon I'm gonna cry and weep."

Bored, bored, I am bored. Bored, bored, so very bored.

Bored, bored, come what may. I'll be bored, every day."

"come my friends, help me out. Else I'll give a scream and shout."

"I'm all alone. No one here. I do have Tiff, but she's so queer."

"Bored, bored, I am bored. Bored, bored, so very bored."

"Bored, bored, all night and day. Oh lord I'm bored in every way!"

"Ha ha! Hey hey!"

"Bored, bored, bored, bored. Bored, bored, so very(drum role for a few seconds) bored!"

How was that!? Creative? Catchy? Repetitive? Tiff didn't seem to like it. Especially when I sang it to her at least fifty times before I lost my voice and collapsed on my bed to rest. Most fun I've had all week!

19th day of Summer's Fading

Dawn Era 745

Guess what happened today. They let me out. They let me out of my cell! YES!

Daniela asked me if I still wanted to stay here. I said "Yes."

Then she asked me if I wanted to become her personal slave. I said "No."

She wasn't too happy with that. Now I live in the kitchens with a bunch of cooks and scullery maids. A lot of them were once close friends with Ceana and of high status. Until Daniela killed her and forced them to help cook everyone's meals. Understandably, they were not happy with this. I actually had a lot of fun today (despite a few grumbles and groans from a few very grumpy staff members.) I still have Tiff watching me closely. But I was kept busy. I had decent people to talk to. And best of all. There was plenty of food to eat.

20th day of Summer's Fading

Dawn Era 745

A dozen Imps paid us a visit today. They were just bored and wanted to cause trouble. Food was thrown around. Dishes were smashed. A few of the staff members were even violated. It's a good thing Tiff heard them approaching. Otherwise, I wouldn't have had enough time to hide in one of the draws. Tiff knew she wouldn't have been able to drive the invaders away and keep me safe at the same time (strong and tough as she may be.) I'm actually glad she's around to keep me safe. Kinda awkward having her sleeping on my chest though.

21st day of Summer's Fading

Dawn Era 745

Daniela heard about what had happened yesterday and made the kitchens off limits to all non-staff members. That was good because it kept the more troublesome Imps away. It also prevented Ren from visiting me. But that's the least of my worries.

No one knows where Yusha or Fidelis are. It would bring me comfort to know if they are at least alive and well. Fidelis shouldn't be in any danger. But I am worried about little Yusha. Daniela might have her executed….or worse.

22nd day of Summer's Fading

Dawn Era 745

I've had a little talk with everyone. No one's happy with the way things are. We all want Daniela and her Imps gone. And we want Vila to be a demonic energy free zone. Even the Pixies (including Tiff) and a few Imps wanted things to go back to the way they were. There have also been whispers outside the kitchens. And they all seem to be talking about the same thing. A revolution.

This could actually work. If we somehow prevented Daniela from interfering, the Pixies and renegade Imps could help the Fairies take control of the castle by forcing all her followers out. But what about the orb? Will it stay like that? Will it always have a presence here in Vila? Who would take over? And what would we do with Daniela?

This proved to be too much for us to think over in one day. So we decided to just turn in and think of a plan tomorrow.

By the way. I wonder if Amina's ok. Eh, she'll be alright.

23rd day of Summer's Fading

Dawn Era 745

We took too long coming up with a plan. Way too long. Daniela caught wind of our scheming and had me removed from my post and put into her personal chambers. It's a good thing she didn't take an interest in my journal. She's even letting me hold onto it! Not that it will give me much comfort in this place. I'm not sure what's worse. Being chained to a pillar like a dog. Or wearing black leather tights that's chapping my balls like you wouldn't believe.

I have never felt so degraded and humiliated in all my life. Thank the gods no one will ever read this. Ever! There is some good news though. I am now under the watchful eye of Fidelis. Yes. Fidelis. Daniela has been keeping him here since the incident. He's changed quite a bit since then. He looks old, and tired. But he's happy to see me again. And he's willing to help us any way he can.

Daniela has made a big mistake putting the two of us together. In a few days we'll have a plan. And Daniela will be at or mercy.