Amnesia: The Golden Guard

Chapter three: Let's Play Amnesia!

Holly's POV:

That was one hell of an earthquake, I thought. My mind felt foggy and disorientated, as I tried sitting up. Hissing in pain, my arm shot to the source of the pain; a gash on my left leg, slicing though my pants. Still not realizing the change in the environment, I got to my feet clumsily. Taking weight off my injured leg, I rubbed my eyes and stiffened once I stopped; I was in a different room, not my living room.

"Hello?" I called out, listening for any sign of life.

It was a dimly lit room; the walls had been clawed at, the bed in the middle of the room had been destroyed, a dresser was knocked down, and finally a small closet was still standing.

"Hello?" I called out again, this time a bit louder; I was scared, weak, and for some odd reason, tired.

A loud crash was heard from behind me, making me whip around in lighting speed. My eyes widened, watching the black and bloodied claws crack the door further. I turned around, my eyes darting around the room, looking for a place to hide. The closet! My head screamed at me as I bolted for the furniture. I threw the doors open, getting inside, and then shutting the doors. Wincing as my leg protested against my quick actions, I held in a hiss of pain. I watched the thing wander in the room, through the crack between the closet doors. My heart stopped as I realized what was going to happen... Is this real...or is this a dream? The monster whipped around in my direction and lunged at the closet, growling and snarling in frustration. I leaned back, lifting my good leg up, and kicking the door with such force it made me cry out in pain. The monster stumbled back, soon regaining its balance, and charging at me with a raised clawed hand. I fell back into the closet, closing my eyes and expecting a hard, painful blow to my body; but it never came, instead, I heard the inhuman thing give off a screeching noise. I opened my eyes, seeing something gold lodged inside the monsters stomach; making it screech in pain.

"Holly, you're alive!" I snapped my gaze to the voice of my brother, seeing him holding Savanna back behind him.

The corner of my eye caught the monster fall to its side, gasping for air; revealing a golden being. The hell's going on? Am I high?I thought, looking between the dead monster and the golden being. It was all too much, way too much for me to take in. Feeling light headed, my vision went blurry; the sound of my brother and Savanna's voice drowning out. I blacked out.

...

I shifted around, pain shooting up my leg; my eyes snapped open. I was on a bed, an old, dusty one. Daniel and Savanna sat in a corner of the room. Savanna was shaking her head, while Daniel was telling her something. I sat up, groaning; attempting to get to my feet, I fell off the bed, making a thud sound.

"Holly, you're awake! Finally," Daniel said, relief covering his words.

"Thank goodness," Savanna said quietly, as Daniel helped her to her feet.

"Your sanity, it is low," An unknown voice said, sounding slightly concerned.

I turned to the unknown voice; the golden being. My eyes widened as I crawled away from him, bumping into a pair of feet; Daniel.

"You have a lot to catch up on," Daniel started, helping me up.

I threw weird glances at the golden being, listening to my brother.

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Daniel's POV: [Flash Back]

I opened my eyes, adjusting them to the darkness. I stood up slowly, a wave of dizziness hitting my head. I glanced around, hearing a muffled, "Hello?"

Not paying much attention to the room I was in, I opened the door next to me, followed the nearing voice to another door, and opened it; revealing a disorientated Savanna.

"Well, hello there," I chuckled as she ran to me, chocking me in a tight hug.

"Where are we?" She asked, her voice shaking and cracking.

I shook my head; my mind still felt like it was filled with air.

"I don't know," I grabbed her hand and started dragging her along.

We wandered around in silence for a few minutes, trying to clear our minds. After a few minutes, we came across a growling being. It was hunched over something, eating it noisily. I put Savanna behind me, we backed up slowly; almost turning the corner, I tripped over an amputated arm. The monster swung around, a human torso in its oversized jaws. I leapt to my feet, spreading my arms out; sending out a protective vibe towards Savanna.

"Run... Now..." I said slowly, the monster trotting our way.

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

It suddenly clicked; this was my dream, or is it? It all felt so real...

"Go!" I snapped harshly, knowing what was coming.

She whimpered but started running off, leaving me with the monster. It stared at me hungrily, making its way faster now. It stopped shortly in front of me, raising its hand that had claws, poising to strike. I fell back, watching with fear filled eyes. A flash of gold was seen, and then the monster screeched in pain, its arm had fallen off. The monster whipped around, falling and struggling to get back up. This golden man had saved my life... Why? I watched in amazement as he struck the monster with his gold sword; the inhuman being flailed a few more seconds, before going still.

"Don't stare at it," The golden being sheathed his sword, his voice gruff and a French accent slurred his words slightly, "It will drain your sanity," He finished.

I tore my gaze away from the dead monster, the golden man helping me up to my feet.

"Daniel!" I whipped around, getting tackled in a hug by Savanna. I hugged her back, tightly; surprisingly I didn't break any of her bones.

I kissed her head and let her out of my death hug. I suddenly realized that something was extremely wrong.

"Where's Holly?" I questioned, my eyes darting around, my ears concentrated on listening for her scream or cry for help.

"Have you seen my sister? She's your shoulder length high, long black hair, slender, and has green eyes," I questioned, turning to the golden being; He shook his head with an apologetic look.

"We have to find her-" I was interrupted by a scream, not too far away, by the sound of it.

I grabbed Savanna's hand and bolted off, following the sound of a now growling monster; the golden man following. We came across a broken door; a monster regaining its balance, while my sister fell back. I watched in horror as the monster stalked closer to my sibling, she just closed her eyes tightly. The golden being pushed pass me; swiftly sliding behind the monster, grabbing his sword, and then stabbing the monster.

"Holly, you're alive!" I said, a tidal wave of relief washing over me.

"Thank goodness," Savanna said, quietly leaning against me.

The monster fell to its side; Vic's eyes widened at the sight of her golden savior, then to the monster, and back to the golden man. Holly said something, her words slurred; she leaned against the closet and closed her eyes.

"Holly?" I bolted over, shaking her softly.

"Is she going to be okay?" Savanna asked, standing behind me.

"Her sanity is low. She's injured," The golden being sheathed his sword, pointing out her wound; a slash on her left leg, pant leg ripped also.

"Who are you?" I questioned, turning towards our savior; realizing I didn't know his name.

"I am Stephano."