Welcome to chapter 3! Sorry I haven't uploaded in so long, I have writers block for this chapter.
Ivan: This chapter was a bit awkward for her to write, please tell us what you think about it!
Raguna: Shout outs to MoonlightPrancing and a friend of CWB for helping out with this chapter. CWB isn't sure if the friend wanted to be named, so she decided to just say friend, it is the internet after all, you can never be too careful. Too that friend…You know who you are. Just giving you credit for this chapter.
Raguna and Ivan: Anyhow,
"Speaking"
/thoughts/
((Telepathy)) ((Telepathy))
All of us: Let's get this started!
Chapter 3: Let's Chat
Last Chapter: Just as he made up his mind (because of the fear that he had) to leave, the person turned around, showing a slightly paler skin than his, lighter brown hair that was longer than his, and some kind of blue eyes, maybe blue-green?
"Hello there…stranger, I haven't seen you around these parts. What's your name?" the person that looked like Raguna asked.
"M-My name's Raguna…I think. And who are you?" Raguna asked his 'look-alike' which gained a look of surprise at his name, then it changed into a frown when he said 'I think', and then all of the persons reactions were covered with a slightly stunned face, but in all of Raguna's years of learning how to read other people's actions, he could tell the stranger was more than slightly stunned, when he asked who the other person was.
"My name is…" the stranger started.
"My name is Ivan." Raguna's look-a-like, now named Ivan, said.
++++(Another Scene: Ivan's POV)
I couldn't believe what I was seeing. I knew someone was close by so I turned around, but this wasn't what I expected. This is the last person I thought I would see.
"Nice to meet you." I said to Raguna, why am I doing this? It may be because he doesn't seem to remember me, which is quite a surprise. I don't want to freak him out or anything, how freaky would it have been if I had called him Raguna instead of stranger? Besides, it could just be someone that looks like him, but what is the possibility of them having the same name?
"N-Nice to meet you too." Raguna responded. Why is he stuttering? Is he afraid of me or something? Silence fell above us and I discreetly looked at him. Was it me or was he shaking a bit? It isn't cold right now so that option is out of the question. Then is he really scared of me, or is he just generally scared of things? He does seem to be on guard, like he's waiting for something to jump out and attack him at any moment. The silence between us is starting to become deafening; I've got to do something about it.
"So…How are you?" Okay, Ivan, that was a really lame attempt at a conversation.
++++(Another Scene: Raguna's POV)
I can tell he's looking at me, but I have to wonder why. Why did he seem surprised at my name? Why was he stunned when I asked who he was? This is getting really uncomfortable, last time I was this long in someone else's presence I ended up…No! I'm out of there already, they can't get me here…I hope. Am I shaking? Yes, yes I am, come on Raguna control your reactions.
/I don't want to be here any longer…but why do I feel like I know who Ivan is? He seemed surprised when he saw me, but he could be confusing me for someone else, right? I wonder if the telepathy works vice versa?/ Raguna thought, unaware he had used the telepathy link.
((Well apparently you've unlocked the option where we don't have to use the microphone, so…what's up? Who did you meet that has you this confused?))
((Oh, it's this guy named Ivan, he looks a lot like me, and by the way since when can I see you?)) Raguna said while slightly staring at an older version of him. He looked over at Ivan to see him staring at the same spot that Matt was at. This made Raguna think that maybe Ivan saw Matt, but then Ivan blinked and looked confused. Raguna could only guess that Ivan did see Matt but not for long.
((Since you unlocked the telepathy link, you see I am in a room that has a connection to your bracelet. I wanted you to be able to see me without me having to appear over there, so the bracelet to it upon itself to make some sort of holographic version of me. Only people that have the same bracelet can actually see or sense me.))
((Is that so? I think Ivan saw you, even if it was just for a mere second))
"So…how are you?" Ivan asked me. The silence must have been getting to him.
"I'm alright, what about you?" I asked him.
"I'm good…Now this might sound a bit insensitive but, when you said your name, you said 'I think', why did you say that?" Ivan asked, hoping he didn't sound to insensitive.
"Well, I believe my name is Raguna, though I'm not sure…You see I have lost my memories." I explained to him.
++++(Another Scene: Normal POV)
When Ivan heard that Raguna had lost his memory, he was shocked.
/that would explain why Raguna doesn't seem to remember me…*sigh* I wish I could help him out./ Ivan thought
"I'm sorry, I didn't know. It must be hard, living without knowing your past." Ivan said.
"Yeah, well, I most certainly wish I would get amnesia…" Raguna mumbled low enough for only Matt and himself to hear, or so he thought.
/What? Why would he wish to get amnesia? Could something bad have happened? Speaking of that, what is Raguna scared of? He does seem a bit paranoid…What could have happened to him?/ Ivan thought
((Should I ask him?))
((Ask him what? I'm not a mind reader, Raguna)) Matt teased him.
((Ha-ha very funny, but really, I feel like I should know him. Should I ask him?))
((If you want to, Raguna. Nobody's going to force you to. But if I may ask, weren't you scared of him at first?))
((Well, yes, I was scared of him. It's just that, my instincts tell me to trust him, and I feel like I should remember him, plus I can't just wave off the similarities that we share, we can't look this a-like to someone, right?))
((Raguna…Have you taken a good look at me? I could pass of as your older brother!))
((Ok, point taken. Should I ask him though?))
((As I said earlier, it's your choice Raguna))
"Um…I-Ivan?" Raguna said.
"Hmm, yes, Raguna?" Ivan asked
"Why do I feel like I know you?" The moment these words left Raguna's mouth, Ivan's eyes went as wide as plates.
"Well, um, that, uh…*sigh* I was never very good at coming up with excuses. You did use to know me back then, but since you lost your memories, I didn't think that you'd somewhat remember me. I won't tell you exactly who I am since I want you to figure that out yourself, but maybe I can take you to some places you used to go to. It may jog some memories for you." Ivan sincerely said.
"I would like that, just a warning though, I don't know how I acted back then, but I definitely know that I have changed. I like to keep to myself a lot and I'm sure you've noticed but most of the time I'm paranoid." Raguna explained.
"Yeah, I've noticed that, your actions have changed, I won't ask why so don't worry about that. Though if you could trust me, I would like to know where you've been at." Ivan said hopeful to get an answer for his question. Raguna glanced at Ivan, and Ivan could've sworn he saw a suspicious/cautious look sent his way. Ivan then came to the conclusion that it would take a long time to gain Raguna's trust.
*sigh* "I guess one part of the last 4 years wouldn't hurt. *Ivan wondered what Raguna meant by that* you see, *sigh* where I was, it was the equivalent, no sorry it was more than, torture. One of the things that they did to me was whipping me, here I thought people were past those days, but apparently not. I can't remember much from that day, but they wanted me to use something, or tell them something, I'm not sure. They did that everyday but I wouldn't give them what they wanted. I guess within time the punishments for not telling them escalated to the point where I was paralyzed. One day a girl saved me from a punishment but what they did to her was unforgivable, she didn't deserve that, much less because of me. *starts crying and notices that Matt was also paying close attention to his story* After some years she died, right in my arms, her last words were "Take care of my son for me, make sure you can escape this awful place, both of you." Then she died, her 6 year old son next to me, he started crying and shouting out for his mother. It broke my heart to see him suffer through losing the only person that ever cared for him. Of course I took care of him like his mother asked me to, and I am here now so I was able to escape, I took the child with me, but once I got to the outskirts of this town, we got separated by a beam of light. *cries even more, and his hands make fists* I failed his mother, she trusted me to keep him safe. *cries again*"
Throughout the 'story' both Ivan and Matt's expression changed. They ranged from; calm to surprised, surprised to disgusted, and finally disgusted to all out hate. Ivan and Matt couldn't believe that those things had happened. Then their expressions became mortified when they remembered that Raguna said it was, Only one part of what had happened!
Ivan was almost planning how to murder the people that did all this and Matt was planning on how to send them to another realm. Ivan calmed down and put a hand on Raguna's shoulder, Matt followed suit by putting it on his other shoulder.
"I'm sorry Raguna, I shouldn't have asked…" Ivan started, tears gathering in his eyes.
"No, you aren't the one that did those things, you shouldn't be the one to apologize for their misdeeds. Actually I should be thanking you for asking that. *Ivan looks confused while Matt looks confused for a moment and then an understanding look crosses his face* If you hadn't asked that question, I would've never talked about that moment, I don't know why I decided to tell you about but I'm glad I did, it feels like a weight was lifted off my shoulders." Raguna explained, once he calmed down enough.
"Well, I'm glad I was able to help. *Ivan looks up* It's getting dark we should get home, I'll be here tomorrow, maybe we can get to know each other more? *Raguna starts to say something and Ivan raises his hand* I know what you're going to say, but this is a new you, Raguna. I would like to get to know the person you are now." Ivan suggests
"Yeah, I'd like that." Raguna's eyes softened more, almost returning to their former shape, they had become narrowed while he was saying what had happened in the past.
"Let me just call my cousin to tell him I won't go back home. Excuse of wanting to live in this place since I'm old enough to move out. Which I have wanted to do for a while, but I never found a good place or good reason to do so." Ivan ranted
"O-Ok...If you need a place to stay, I believe that there is a house near mine…" Raguna trailed off, unsure if the house was unoccupied or not.
"I would like to see that house. Also, what exactly do you do here? I can't believe that question never came up." Ivan asked, surprised.
"Well, If you follow me then you'll see." Raguna smiled a bit, a real smile, started walking and then looked back to Ivan, motioning him to follow, which Ivan did. Then they started making their way to Raguna's house/workplace.
You won't believe how much writer's block I had for this! Shout out again to MoonlightPrancing and my friend (You know who you are)
Raguna: *cries* Why did that have to happen…
Ivan: Raguna? *hugs Raguna* I'm right here I promise I won't let you get this hurt again. *Looks at me* And you! Just what was that for!
I don't know! I've never written angst or hurt/comfort stories in my life, I'm not even sure how they are coming out like this(!), and it's related to the plot, so deal with it Ivan. *cries in the corner* Why did I just do that to one of my fav rune factory characters! *cries even more*
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*calms down* I have my own?
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