Selene Terra Firma

06 : Xleyl

The girl Cronus was searching for was now looking at the balcony of Ares' room. She was sitting on a couch Ares had offered after insisting that she should go out for some air.

She looked up and gazed at the moon set on a dark starless night sky. How could earth have three moons? Where in the world was, she?

She wasn't in a dream anymore, nor she was in her reality. But maybe somewhere in between, she didn't know. However, she still hoped all of it was just a dream. So, she had never tried asking anyone about the things this world has to offer.

How could humans know about these creatures anyway? Were they dragged here just like me and then came back later in the reality?

Was this even a time for her to mope around? She had been crying over a spilled milk for a week already. It was not like she could finally go back home if she would cry here all day long.

'That's right. This is not the time for moon-gazing. I'm Selene! How could I be depressed with this? It's not like I died."

Wait, what if she died? Was this heaven or hell?

'No!'

How could she die? This is not even the underworld nor the heaven with angels in white robes. Ares had confirmed to her before. Also, everyone here dies too. Though, she remembered Ares telling her that their average lifespan was a bit longer than an average human's lifespan.

She needed to do research! There could be a big possibility that other humans have entered this world too. Maybe, there are other passages that she could enter leading her from this world to her real world!

And maybe, those mystical creatures with gruesome faces that were always featured in horror films do not only exist in imagination, but they were also a real being in this dimension!

"Ares!" Selene jumped at him the moment he entered the room. She held his arm and stared at him with conviction. Surprised, he unconsciously touched her arms aligned with his shoulder.

"What's up?" He greeted, trying to sound casual. "Did something happen?"

"Not yet. There's something I need your help with."

Seeing her enthusiasm again, Ares got thrilled. "Sure."

Selene then concluded that there was no greater power than knowing.

They say ignorance was bliss but for her, it was not.

What was good about keeping yourself in the dark? Sure, the world was brutal, and some truths were painful. But wasn't that the reason why we grow? Pain instructed us to learn from our mistakes.

Dealing with sadness and misery means that it was time to do things differently. It was a sign to change the direction and at the same time, a warning in the future to not make the same mistake twice.

Now, it was time for her to sail on new waves. Sulking would not solve the dilemma for her but would only keep her from solving the problem.

The problem...

She needed to find a solution for her to go home. Practicing ignorance was not helpful. She needsed knowledge and information!

"Library. I need to go to the library," said Selene while fidgeting. It was as if her energy was at its peak. Too much lazing around kept her energetic self for too long.

"I'm sorry?" Ares' eyebrows furrowed in confusion.

"The library. The place where you collect books—!"

"What?"

"I said the library! It's where the books and research stuff are kept! It's the library, Ares. The library!"