My Eyes Are Open

Strange Things Happen

He....slapped....me.

"Why?" Oh crap! I thought out loud!

"Do you really want me to destroy all the is precious to you? Because I can, and will, if you don't stop asking why."

"Sorry. I was thinking out loud." I was scared. This guy could murder my family back on Earth if I wasn't careful.

"Come here." He demanded. I followed his orders and walked over to him.

He grabbed my neck and whispered in my ear, "I will make sure that you don't marry anyone besides me, Vali-chan." He let go of me and I fell to my knees. He walked out of the room and locked the door. I was trapped.

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After a much needed nap, I heard the door open. It was Alor.

"Hello, Valinque. I've brought you dinner." He set a tray of food down on a little table he had brought in.

As I started eating, I noticed something strange. Alor looked like he had been out someplace.

"Where did you go, Alor?" I asked.

"So you can tell that I've been out, can you? Well, I've been out on a secret mission. If you promise not to tell anyone, then I'll tell you."

"I promise."

He walked over to the door and shut it. Then he walked over to me and sat on my bed.

"I've been talking to Mingueno. We've been coming up with a plan to get you put of here." He said.

"Mini?! You were talking to Mini?! Why?" I was really confused.

"I am one of his best friends, you see. He came to me and asked me for help. I'm, what you call, a detective. I've been investigating this group of criminals for months. I've seen people die at these people's hands. But, Mingueno asked me to help him find you. When I said I already had, he had me go to a private park so we could talk. He knows you're here. He's coming up with most of the plan, just so you know. That kid really loves you. Don't give him up. He's worth it."
He explained.

Then he got up and left the room.

I was alone again. All alone. I finished my food while he was talking. I had nothing to do. By that, I mean just that.

Just then, the door swung open. Tona was here. I was mentally preparing myself for him to come.

"Vali-chan! I need your help, Vali-chan!" He said, running towards me.

"With what, loser?" I decided to play with him again.

"There's a scary kid here with big scary guards! I don't like it! Tell them to go away!" He whined.

"I can't unless you let go of me!" I said. He was squeezing me.

"Ok," He got up. "Follow me." He motioned for me to follow him.

He led me out of my room. We reached the door to the outside world, when suddenly he latched onto me like a scared kitten.

"T-t-t-tell th-th-th-them t-to go away, Vali-chan!" He said.

I opened the door, only to see Mini, Ani, and Mike standing at the door. This is what he calls 'scary'?

"Mini? What are you doing here? Anyway, please get this creep off of me. He's really annoying." I said.

"Mo! Hey, you! Get off of Mo!" Mini yelled. Tona did as he was told.

"Won't you come inside for some tea?" I heard a voice say.

"Alor? Wait, there's tea?! Why haven't I had any tea?!" I said.

"Alornak, nice to see you. Of course we will." Mini seemed happy to see Alor. Of course he would be. They're best friends.

We walked into a lounge-type room, and I say down on what looked to be the most comfortable chair in the room.

"So, your name is Alornak. I like it." I said.

"Yes, your majesty. Sorry for not telling you sooner." He looked very sorry.

"Princess Valinque, let's hurry up here so we can get back to the palace. You've had a long day, and I wish that you would get some proper rest in your own bed." Ani said, concern in his voice.

To be continued....