Ib: A Tragedy In The Deep (fanfic)

Chapter 1- The Art Gallery

In the early afternoon, under a gray sky. . . .
Ib and her parents were on their way to an art gallery. . .
"Do you remember everything, Ib?"
"Oh! Do you have your handkerchief? You know, the one you got for your birthday?"
"Keep it safe in your pocket, okay? Don't lose it!"

Me and my parents arrived in the art gallery. My name is Ib.

"Here we are!" said mom, enjoying the sight of paintings, "This is the first time you've been to an art gallery, right?"

"Yes it is." I answer.

"We're here to see the works of Guertena." she said.

"Who is he?"

"He is a famous artist. He makes paintings, and not just paintings, but also sculptures and other great creations!"

"Sounds interesting!"

We found ourselves talking too long about the artist named Guertena. Mom really idolizes him. I'd like to see his works soon.

"Haha. Shall we head to the reception desk?" Dad asks.

"Ah yes, let's get some pamphlets as well." answered mom.

I asked my mom if I could go on ahead. She told me not to touch anything, don't make noises and don't disturb the other visitors. I'm quite excited to see Guertena's works.

I headed upstairs. I saw a greeting letter posted on a wall. It says,
"Welcome to the world to Guertena.
We truly thank you all for ??? today.
We're currently holding an ??? for the current Weiss Guertena.
We hope you deeply enjoy the art of the late Guertena, whose
creations carry such beauty and mystery both."

I continued walking. I roam around for a while looking at the paintings and sculptures. The paintings are so cool! Some are quite creepy though, but the sculptures are unique. I saw a giant fish painting on the ground. The fish is not like the fishes you'd normally see in the sea or ocean.
Mom and dad were looking at a painting nearby.

"Hi mom, I'll be going around some more." I said.

"Oh okay then. Remember what I told you."

"Yes mom."

"And be back here earlier, so we can look at the exhibits together later."

"Okay, dad."

I continued scouting around. I saw a painting of a beautiful lady. The name of the painting is, "The Lady In Red" she's very pretty. I also saw sculptures that are black headless statues with dresses on them. Also a giant, thorny red rose. It's the most beautiful rose I've ever seen.

This art gallery is so cool! Father said that today was the best time to visit Guertena's art gallery because it's early today so this place won't get crowded and it's a weekend. I'm glad I came here even if I refused to go when mom and dad invited me. I don't really know but, I don't like art galleries then but now, I love it here!

I went past by a teenager boy with purple hair. I've been seeing him there looking at the painting: "The Hanged Man", for a while now. He noticed me staring at him, "What is it, little girl?"

"Oh, it's nothing I'm sorry to disturb you."

"No it's okay."

Then he went back to looking at that painting.

Eh. . .? I'm suddenly hearing strange loud buzzes. What. . .? Is this. . .? I'm seeing an image. It's showing like an old movie. That boy and me is running away from something. . .What's going on?

The buzzes were gone and I was back in my normal state. I'm still standing in front of the back of the boy, looking at that painting. Didn't he hear or see anything? Strange. I shook my head to take my mind off it and looked at more of Guertena's amazing creations.

This place feels like an amusement park of art!
I went back to mom and dad. I see them still looking at the painting nearby the giant fish painting on the floor.

"A Well Meaning ???" argh. I don't know this word. I don't know the last name of the painting that mom and dad are looking at.

"Mom? Dad?" I said.

"Yes what is it, dear?" asked mom.

"Can we look around now?"

"Later dear. I forgot something at the reception desk and I still have to do something. You may go and look around some more." said dad.

"Okay."

Oh. That boy with purple hair is gone. He's looking at the giant thorn rose sculpture. It's really red and pretty. Hmm. . .Maybe I should also read the description. I want to know more about this sculpture.

"??? of Spirit"
"Beautiful at a glance, but if you
get too close, it will ??? pain.
It can only bloom in ??? bodies."

I don't know some of the words. Anyway, it sure is a beautiful sculpture. I wonder what it represents?
I'm starting to get bored. I've walked this gallery in a bunch of circles now. Oh? I haven't got to this part.

I reached a hallway with a long painting on the wall. Woah. This one's more amazing than the others, in my opinion.

"??? World"

Oh, I don't know this word. That's one thing I hate though. I don't know some of the words in the names and descriptions of the paintings and sculptures. Hopefully I can get to know them sooner or later.

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