Ythralis Salvation

Chapter 2

Cameron knocks on my door and enters. “Ready for the party, Ace?”

I nod, though I still have doubts. “Yeah, I think so. Let’s go.”

We head to the party, and as we get closer, I could already hear the dull thump of the music. My heart starts beating faster, and I wonder if I am really ready for all of this.

Cameron places a reassuring hand on my shoulder. “Don’t worry, Ace. We’ll have a great time.”

We enter the house, and immediately I am overwhelmed by the loud music and the crowd of people. Cameron leads me through the crowd, and I try to relax and enjoy the moment.

I chat with some people I meet at the party, and slowly I begin to feel a bit more comfortable. The music is loud, the mood is lively, and for a moment, I can forget everything around me.

Suddenly, in the middle of the crowd, I had another hallucination. I saw a figure that stood out from the others. It has unusual features and seems to be coming straight towards me. My heart starts racing, and I feel a wave of panic rising within me.

“Ace, are you okay?” Cameron asks, concerned.

I shook my head and force myself to stay calm. “Yeah, yeah, I’m fine. I think I just need a short break.”

I push my way through the crowd and step outside, away from the loud music and bright lights. The fresh air felt good, and slowly my heartbeat began to calm down again.

As I look around, the figure from my hallucination has disappeared, and I realize it is just my mind playing tricks on me. I take a deep breath and try to collect myself before going back into the party.

I stand outside for a moment, letting the cool night air calm my thoughts. The stars twinkle in the sky, and the moon casts a gentle light on the street. It is a comforting sight that helps me gather my thoughts.

After a few minutes, I return to the house, where the party is in full swing. The loud music and cheerful laughter fill the rooms as I mingle with the guests again.

Cameron is relieved to see me. “Everything okay again?”

I nod and force myself to smile. “Yeah, everything’s fine. I think I just needed some fresh air.”

We spent the rest of the evening chatting with other guests, dancing, and having fun. Time flies by, and before I know it, it is late at night.

As the party slowly comes to an end, Cameron and I make our way home. The streets are quiet and empty, and the cool night air is refreshing after the heat of the party.

“How did you like the party?” Cameron asks as we walk along the street.

I smile tiredly. “It was okay, but I’m glad we’re going home now. It was pretty overwhelming.”

Cameron nods understandingly. “Yeah, I can imagine. But hey, we made it through, right?”

I chuckle softly. “Yeah, we did.”

We continue on, and I feel relieved when we finally reach the door to our house. It is nice to be back in the familiar environment, far away from the hustle and bustle of the party.

The night is warm and quiet as we stroll through the familiar streets of our neighborhood. The soft hum of the streetlights accompanies us as we lose ourselves in animated conversations.

“You were so quiet tonight,” Cameron remarks beside me. “Everything okay?”

I hesitate for a moment before replying. “Yeah, I’m just a little tired, I think. These hallucinations really took it out of me today.”