𝕱𝖑𝖔𝖜𝖊𝖗𝖘 & 𝕾𝖊𝖈𝖗𝖊𝖙𝖘 [] Alagadda fanfiction

Epilogue

As I regained consciousness, I found myself surrounded by the gentle rustling of golden grasses that swayed with the breeze in the air. My memories of how I ended up in this unfamiliar forest were hazy, but I remembered leaving on a mission to purchase flower seeds for my roses. All that I could recall was the transition from that place to this one, which was all a blur to me. Upon examining my surroundings, I was shocked to discover a peculiar scene: a forest filled with towering trees and lush greenery in a palette of striking red, bright yellow, vibrant black, and pure white. Occasionally, I caught a faint glimpse of opaque purple among the forest's tapestry of colors.

I raised a brow and glanced upwards, puzzled. The sky was an eye-catching shade of yellow and adorned with an array of shining stars, all against a black sun that shone brilliantly in the center. I felt further befuddled when I gazed upon my clothes, noticing that I was garbed in something entirely different from my previous dimension. Draped across my form was a comfortable red corset, complete with a yellow edge accent, red shoulder less sleeve blouse with fingerless black gloves, and a ruffle layered skirt featuring gold trim. I completed the ensemble with black platform heels adorned with red flowers and a black hat that featured four flowers: red, yellow, black, and white, as well as a porcelain mask that bore a grinning expression and red lips.

As I attempted to remove my mask, I found myself unsuccessful. Could it be permanently affixed to my visage? What the devil was awry? I cast my gaze around, bewildered, until my eyes lit upon a crimson pathway. Reluctant to proceed, I nonetheless found myself following the red path out of my own volition. There was nowhere else to go, after all, and I was drawn to the path's mysterious aura.

I exhaled heavily as I felt a sense of confusion and disorientation wash over me. The bizarre nature of my circumstances gave me the impression that I was dreaming, yet I knew this wasn't the case. The path brought me to the edge of a towering cliff, where I gazed downward to see a sprawling city situated in the valley far below. A spark of intrigue ignited within me as I pondered the possibility of other life in this strange new world.

I slowly made my way down the pathway leading toward the city, a feeling of unease settling in the depths of my heart. An inner voice beckoned me to turn back, but I found myself unable to heed its warning. It was as if I was being towed forward at the behest of some unseen force, my bodily movements guided by a will beyond my own.

The moment I crossed the city gates, I was inundated with awe at the impossible structures that seemed to defy the very laws of physics. Upside-down stairs, winding corridors, and other disorienting paths stretched as far as the eye could see, while the citizens went about their business, their attire reminiscent of the Renaissance and Baroque eras, adorned with masquerade porcelain masks.

Despite the strange nature of my surroundings, I pressed on, attempting to communicate with the locals, to no avail. Time and again, they either ignored my entreaties or dismissed me with a courteous yet firm rebuff, citing their preoccupation with other matters. Nevertheless, I persisted, driven by my desire to unravel the mysteries of this enigmatic city.

The question that loomed the largest in my mind was a simple one, yet one that defied a simple answer. I felt as though I had somehow stumbled into a realm entirely incongruous with anything I had ever known, and the unknown depths of this strange environment left me with more questions than answers. And so, as I explored the city and its enigmatic denizens, I could not help but wonder...

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Where am I?....