Almos

Strange

Sixty-Six:

Ninth Kingdom

I look at Jeanne for a while and I couldn't just ignore it, I know she's in pain right now even though we gave her some things that will ease it still, she can feel pain because she's still a human. I know how absorb for her to be here in this heavenly world yet we don't have a choice, we need to bring her here just to make sure she'll be safe and also to put an end to our unknown past so that we can continue our future with clear sight.

"I know what you feel, Jeanne. As the truth slowly unfolding right in front of our eyes, we will suffer but mostly in your part. As a normal person in this heavenly world, it will be your greatest burden before reaching the whole truth." I seriously stated that she just silently agreed.

Afterwards...

"I want to see this God you were telling me." Jeanne just suddenly speaks what she truly feels.

"But you still need time to rest."

"Nothing to worry, I'll be fine for a while." She answered that I doubt she will. "I'll just wash up first and..."

"I'll clean this up." I said when I noticed that she was looking down at the floor where she vomits.

"Thank you." She just answered and smiles then I help her to stand up and guide her inside the washroom. From there, I let her do herself as I go back at the bedroom to clean up the mess.

After cleaning up, suddenly I feel strange, I don't know and I couldn't explain it although I know there is something wrong. Yet I ignore it and just close my eyes as I massage my forehead to ease the anxiety I feel at that moment.

...

"Are you alright, Class President?"

In an instant, I heard an unfamiliar voice beside me and when I open my eyes. Surprisingly, I was standing in this unfamiliar place. I feel so... strange. As if, just a second ago, I was with...

'Who was it again?' I asked myself when I couldn't recall who it was.

"Class President?"

I look at him with confusion written all over my face. "Whe-where am I?" clueless of everything around me I asked him.

He laughs a little and answered. "It seems that you're still exhausted, Class President. That's why I told you that I can handle this matter for a while until you are rested enough to go back to your duties."

'Duties? What duties he was talking about?' I wanted to ask but then I choose to keep it to myself since I couldn't explain why I feel that I'm missing something so important.

Strange but what else can I do? As if, there was a force holding me not to... remember? Is that the right word to say or I don't know, and as I was saying, something or someone controlling me.

"You've better go back at the infirmary and I'll–––"

"I'll leave you with it." I just decided and without further explanation from him, I just walk out to that place and go to nowhere.

...

One Week Later

I finally learned about myself and where am I right at this moment. I am the Class President of this school and also I'm the top one student in this place. The reason why I was too tired because of the other activities I do and go to inside and outside of our school premises.

And because of it, my body couldn't take it any longer and just suddenly collapsed, I can no longer perform my other duties at the school. Luckily, I have with me my Class Vice President. The guy that was with me when I first remember I am part of this world, was the Class Vice President. Strangely, I don't know why I couldn't remember him at first but as the time goes on, I recall everything and everyone around me. And as I was saying, it was the Class Vice President took over my duties and he really did well.

Although, I feel like there is something missing and I cannot figure it out until...

I met this girl, she looks so familiar and yet I couldn't recall where and when I met her.

I feel so strange while I keep looking at her. As if, there is something about her that I cannot just ignore and the feeling of wanting to take her away from this place is too strong I have to control it strongly. But why? Why do I feel something so intense towards her? Who she is?

I feel so strange just because of her.

...

"Still unsure about what you truly feel, Al?" suddenly a woman's voice talked to me and when I look at her I was surprised seeing a very well-known person I badly wanted to have.

"Sylvia!" the happiness that I feel is written all over my face and she seems to notice it and gladly embrace me.

"I'm glad that you still remember me."

"Of course! Why would I forget about you?"

"Because that is what 'He' wanted from the very beginning."

"Who?" I asked as my confusion grows more.

"The one you can never defeat nor can talk too easily."

I think of it harder enough to hurt my head and just ignore it. "Anyways, what are we doing here?"

"Do you remember it clearly?" she seriously asked.

I take a deep breath before I answered. "No." I honestly answered. "Because I feel like there's something blocking my memories."

"And yet, seeing me brings back some of your memories."

"Indeed. It was just... strange that I knew I have something left behind though I cannot recall it."

"The right term to that is you left someone important behind."

I seriously and intently stare at her. "Enlighten me, Sylvia." I eagerly pleaded because I badly wanted to know what makes me feel so strange that I want to get out of here as soon as possible.

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Jr.