Amnesia: The Golden Guard

Chapter one: Nightmare or Reality?

Holly's POV:

I laughed, listening to the Swede scream like a school girl. After he stopped screaming, the dirty blond, Swede took in deep breaths.

"Alright... Bros... I'm going to end this episode here... Stay cool, and away from... Barrels!" The Swede lifted his hand and balled his palm into a fist, bringing it to the camera that recorded him.

PewDiePie, I grinned as the video ended, listing off more of PewDie's videos. Taking off my Philips headphones, I took the laptop off my lap and placed it beside me. Crawling out of my comfortable bed, I trotted towards the bottom of the stairs calling for my brother.

"Danny, you have to see Pewd's new video!" Crossing my arms across my chest, I leaned against the door frame; listening to the nearing footsteps of two people, Savanna, my brother's girlfriend, and my brother's.

"What is it this time? We were studying for that final exam," Danny put his arm around the strawberry-blond haired girl.

She was a very pretty young woman; hazel eyes, a little bit of freckles under her eyes and on her cheeks, and very slender.

"I was studying, he was staring," Savanna giggled, placing a sweet kiss on Danny's cheek, making him grin.

Daniel was a tall, slender, tan skinned, young man; brown eyes, dark brown hair, and wore glasses. I rolled my eyes, leading the couple to my room, and watching the Swede's new video.

...

After twenty minutes of pure laughter, Danny turned to Savanna, placing a strand of hair behind her ear.

"I should drive you home, we have that exam tomorrow," Danny offered, standing up and stretching.

"Alright, but you didn't do much studying," Savanna giggled, winking at my brother.

Sighing inwardly, I watched the two playfully bicker. A pang of jealousy clawed at my heart. I was happy for my brother, I truly was... Sometimes, it would hit me in the face like a brick; I was alone, no one to mess with, aggravate, or comfort. I was only human after all, longing for my other half; my soul-mate. Snapping out of my selfish thoughts, I gave my brother a puzzled look.

"What?" I blinked, staring at him.

"Are you going with us?" Daniel raised a brow, giving me a sympathetic look.

"Nah... I'm fine, really," I flashed the two a fake smile, leading them outside.

"Bye Holly, it was nice seeing you again," Savanna hugged me, as I hugged her back.

I locked eyes with my brother; he gave me a look I knew all too well. 'Are you okay?' I gave him a firm nod as Savanna let me go. Danny shook his head at me before grabbing Savanna's hand, and leading her to his car. Waving as they drove off, I leaned against the door; my eyes clouded over with exhaustion. Mom isn't feeling to well... Dad is out getting medicine for her... And Stephen is at a friend's house. I thought tiredly, going back inside and listening to my mom throw-up her dinner. Making a face as my stomach turned, I made my way to bed; crawling under the covers and falling asleep...

...

I hid in the closet, not daring to breath. The monster snarled and growled, looking for its prey: me. I watched the horrific being through the crack of the closet doors. It wasn't human; jaw hanging down to its chest, pupils separated, large black and bloodied claws. The monster whipped towards my direction and started stalking my way; soon clawing and tackling my only shelter. I screamed, a claw getting between the doors, and raking my leg. Getting enough courage, I kicked the doors open, making the being stumble back. Regaining its balance, the monster lunged at me...

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Daniel's POV:

Ripping my gaze off my science book, I struggled up. Running past my little brother's room, I almost fell down the stairs; trying to locate the source of the screaming. Crashing into Holly's room door, the sound got louder, I slammed the door open; bolting to my screaming sister.

"Holly! Holly, wake up!" I grabbed her shoulders, shaking her harshly.

As her piercing green eyes opened, her screaming stopped. I watched as she tried to calm her breathing, her green optics holding a terrified look to them.

"I-I'm alive?" She questioned; her voice as shaky as her body.

"Why wouldn't you be? It was just a dream," I turned her lamp on; it's blue light lighting up only half the room.

"It felt so real," She hissed, lying back down on her side.

I sat at the side of her bed, rubbing her shoulder that was facing towards the ceiling.

"Thanks... I'll be fine... Go study," Holly lightly kicked me off her bed with a shaky chuckle.

I nodded, leaning over to turn the lamp off.

"G'night..." I whispered softly, exiting her room, going back up-stairs, turning my light off, and finally drifting off to sleep.

What could have scared Holly so much, to the point of screaming in her sleep? Meh... Probably all those scary movies that I refuse to watch. I thought slowly, finally entering the dream world.

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"Run... Now..." I spread my arms out behind me, giving off a protective aurora towards Savanna.

The inhuman thing took long, threatening steps towards us, growling and locking one of its separated pupils with one of my eyes.

"Not without you," Savanna whimpered; stubbornly staying behind me.

"Go!" I snapped, the large monster trotting towards us now.

Hearing her give another whimper, she set off; listening as her footsteps became farther, I calmed, strangely. The being ran towards me, stopping shortly, raising its clawed hand above me head... Oh crap... I thought, my eyes widening in fear. It snarled, bringing a hard blow to my head; its claws tearing at my face... The last thing I heard was Savanna's mournful cry...

"Daniel!" She wailed.

Savanna...