Delusional Dreams

Chapter 1

Flying into the air, I saw the crowd staring in horror, hands over their mouths. What happened? That was the last thing I remember. It felt so real, the pain, the sheer terror of my body being bashed by a truck. Taking In the cool fresh air, I slowly opened my eyes, to find myself in a luscious green paddock. Where am I?

Exploring the new scenery, I found myself walking into a beautiful lake, were not too far away was a breathtaking house. Trance-like, I stared at the house and headed towards it. The closer I got, the more I could hear some sort of whisper. A whisper? Maybe a chant?

"Look around you. Can you see the changes? Where are you? Tell me, I'll open the doors for you" I could hear a small sinister laugh each time, getting louder and louder. I felt scared and afraid, but I continued as if I was a puppet on a string being forced to walk towards the sound. The pace of my breath increased as I had reached the building. Faintly, I could see 5 figures standing in a circle around this table with what seemed like an hourglass. Wait... Is that fire? With water? What the hell is going on... The 5 shadows stopped what they were doing, and all turned around. Were they facing me? I stepped inside the building to find 3 men and 2 women in black outfits with masks and a fedora hat... Odd, lifting my hands over my eyes and rubbing them, surely this is a dream.

"Who are you? What are you doing in our land? This is not the place for a girl like you. Go back home." One of them said as he raised his head, glaring me down, his hands clasped together at his waist.

"I-I... Where am I? I woke up here... I don't remember anything except for my last moment before I passed out..." I whispered as I dropped my head, scared for what will happen next. I heard someone sigh.

"Look, I don't care how you got here, It's not safe here. It's dangerous, you could die. I'm saying this for your own safety." I felt a cold and soft hand gently grip my chin as they lifted my head to meet their eyes.

"Could.... Could I maybe stay with you...? I don't know how I got here, or where my home is... This doesn't look like my town..." The woman holding my chin glanced back to the others as if asking if they could look after me.

"Fine, you may stay with us. But there is one condition. You will become one of us. We will train you to fight the android giants who control this world. If you are willing to stay with us, this is what you are getting yourself into. Just remember this can risk your life." A tall man spoke up as he took his mask off. I shifted my gaze over to him as I gazed over his perfect and sculptured facial features. Those dark and alluring brown eyes, his perfectly curved and plump lips, that razor-sharp jawline, how can someone be that stunning and perfect...

"I... I'll do it, I'll stay with you and train to fight those giant thingy's..." I nodded as I gulped down a large bit of saliva that had built up from my nerves.

"Good. Now I'll introduce you to everyone. This is Rex, our organizer" The tall man spoke as he guided his hand towards the woman next to me, while everyone took their masks off. I turned my head towards her, she had these beautiful almond eyes, her lips curved in a slight smile.

"This is Lily, our craftsperson who makes our weapons and gear" Lily, gave a small wave. She had such pale skin, like a porcelain doll, her skinny oval face complemented her fragile-looking features.

"Next is Nick, our hands-on fighter" A very broad man stood next to Lily, you could see how muscular he was even with his slightly baggy clothes on.

"The weapons guy, Coven" A slightly shorter man was seen, he looked soft and cute, but those eyes of his could say differently.

"And lastly, I am Zayd, the leader of this group" The tall man spoke as I raised the corners of my mouth a little.

"I am Avery, thank you again." I introduced myself to everyone as I smiled. Rex led me to a lovely and cozy room, which I assume is my new bedroom for me to stay in.

"No need to feel nervous or scared Avery. Sorry about earlier, we have to be on guard all the time as the android giants are out to get us as we're rebelling them. They want to take away all art, and any freedom we citizens have in this world." Rex explained as she sat on the bed and gestured me to sit with her. I nodded as I understood what's going on here. I really hope I can help them...