Dreaming of reality chapter 5
She stood at the water's edge watching as the sea tumble on to the ground below her. Memories flood her thoughts bringing tears to her eyes. The feeling of being alone clouded her heart,
I blinked rapidly, trying to clear my head as I took in the sight before me. High above the waves I stood, watching as each crashed into the rocks below. Closing my eyes I took in the familiar salty sea air.
"There are just some things you never forget." Sebastian's voice traveled softly from behind.
"Aye."
I stood there and watched, thinking back on the situation. It hand only been a few hours since I woke. Only a few hours since whatever has happened began
"What do you think is wrong with me?" The question escaped my lips as I flopped down on to the sand.
"Pardon?" Sebastian kneeled beside me.
Taking a deep breathe, I thought about how exactly to word my situation. "I have barely a recollection of anything. My memories can't be shared, lest you and any others think I'm crazy." I flung up my hands in defeat. "I just don't know."
His laugh halted my thoughts. "My dear Hawke, don't care if you do not remember right away. Eventually all you need will come to you."
"I'm not sure if I can believe that, Sebastian." Closing my eyes I folded my arms beneath me and lay in the sand. "I sure if –" I can believe anything. The words stopped on my lips as opened my eyes and froze in fear.
"Lealia!" Sebastian pulled me up and pushed me behind himself in a heartbeat.
"You should not be here, bassara." The horned creature spoke with a strange accent. Its dull grayish skin looked dead in the sun. I stood shut as it continued to look us over. It's thick horns and the way they grew. The spear that he held close to his side, preparing for a battle.
More stood with him. My heart began to race. "Sebastian, perhaps due to certain circumstances we should leave." The circle of creatures began to close in.
"You! You killed our kin!" one screeched at me, causing me to jump. They drew there weapons.
"Sebastian…" my hand hesitated on my dagger.
"Vinek Kathas!" the group broke into two, all swinging at their target at once. I brought my blade up quickly in the only response I could think of. The shock of the impact knocked them back, sending a spark of electricity through the air. I stared at the dagger unbelievingly.
"Lealia!" I turned and watched as Sebastian was fighting with four of his own horned creatures. His small knife cutting through their dark, dull skin as he made his way, avoiding their weapons.
Nodding I went and tried to go help but stopped as my four staggered back into play. Their heads turned slightly as the previous dizzy spell hand warn off.
Without even thinking, I Took out the long bow I had from the fields. As quickly as I ever did, I took out an arrow, knocked it and let it fly before I could even think. I was rewarded by the spout of blood that erupted from the first creature's neck. I watched in slight horror as it fell beside it's brethren, it's blood staining the sand beneath them.
I heard the creatures growl. In panic, I drew another arrow, backing up to the cliff edge as the monster came charging at me. I let the arrow fly, piercing a second creature in the chest, directly where it's heart should be.
The last one came faster, speeding as his brother's fell. He was to close for me to shoot, but still I tried to get the arrow in place. My hands shook in fear, dropping the arrow with each attempt. Before I knew it the creature was on top of me. His spear inches from my neck, my bow the only thing holding him at bay.
Come on deary, you've been in worse situations.
The voice echoed distantly in my head.
Remember.
Struggling to keep my attacker at bay, I took my bow and turned it with all the strength I had. The creature released his hold, faltering back some. As he regained his position, I threw my knife. Watching in amazement, I saw as it hit my target right between the eyes, a thin stream of blood the only indication a penetration. Replacing my bow and my daggers, I glanced toward Sebastian, as he had already began to search the bodies of his fallen attackers.
"What are these?" I asked nudging one with my toe.
"Qunari."
"Qunari?"
He nodded, ignoring my confused facial expression as he moved on to the next body.
"And why did the attack?"
I watched as he squatted down over the next body and began prodding it. "Tal-vashoth, perhaps. I am no Qunari expert."
He continued picking through the contents of the dead creature bags as I made my way slowly around examining the small battle field. Blood colored many of the surfaces. Seven dead bodies laid still on the ground.
Seven? I glanced back in front of me my heart racing with anticipation. "Sebastian I-" turning around I saw the shadow as it prepared to make its move.
"SEBASTIAN! GET DOWN!" I just barely caught the look on his face when the spear flew directly above his ducking head. Before he could even regain himself, I took off running. I passed Sebastian and the still body, grabbing my dagger as I passed. The minute my hand made contact, sparks flew.
That's, girl. Remember.
Reaching the qunari, I jumped up spinning in the air and brought my dagger down on his torso, his skin being ripped to shreds as each piece of my blade made contact.
When the body fell, I collapsed before it, blood and gore staining the exposed parts of my skin. Behind me I could hear his running footsteps.
"Lealia!" he fell into me, checking every inch of my skin for any new markings. "I'm fine Sebastian." I said waving his hands away.
And then, I passed out.