CLWD: The White Rabbit and the Strays

Unfortunate Events Part 1

A huge crowd gathered at the service desk. People shouting for answers. Lee could see fear and anger in their eyes. Which made Lee feel uncomfortable.

A middle aged man with a well made suit appeared from the podium. Which was prepared for him. The people were quieted down. The man began to speak.

“News travel fast when it comes down to bad news, and unfortunately, I bring you the bad news. As of this day, we are officially closed. They have inform us of Grimm sightings in the seas coming to the north and to the west. Has ships began to disapear we've decided to not allow any of them to leave port. As the safety of the people's lives and our ships, we have made such a decision. The mayor of this town will do anything in his power to put ships in sea again. With well equipped weaponary and skilled huntsmen. But as of this time and days to come, we suggest you to travel the best as you are able to. Thank you.” He walked down the podium and people started to shout once more.

Lee and Clarence looked at each other. Concerned. Now what's going to happened.

William appeared next to Lee. “Well that's unfortunate. Even about the Mayor surprisingly helping out.”

“Why?” Clarence asked.

“If you'd stayed here long, you'll know how much the mayor really cares.” He said sarcastically. He walked away and left the docks. People who heard William agreed silently. That made Lee and Clarence their views about the Mayor in this town.

Lee arrived to the room and heard music playing. Lee opened the door and saw William playing his guitar. William kept playing not paying much attention to his surrounding. Lee sat down at a nearby chair and listen to him play. William stopped. He took a second glance to his guitar and started to tune it.

“You have many secrets, my white angel. Why not expose them into the light and be true to yourself?” William said, only looking at his guitar.

Lee panicked but kept calm. “What are you talking about?” Lee smiled.

William stopped tuning and looked at Lee seriously. “Don't avoid the truth. I already know what you are. Though I don't see why you hide yourself?” William said. Lee froze. He couldn't say anything back. “I traveled all my life.” William continued. “The perks of knowing a thing or two along the road. I could see through every little lie they could make. It's like seeing through a music sheet. It's, at first, hard to decipher, but becomes clearer the longer you learn.” Lee cling his hands together. Trying to hold himself together. “Took me a while though, to find out your secret. Right…” Lee and William eyes were locked on. “Faunus?”

Lee pulled out his small crossbow before William could've even blink. William didn't look surprised. In fact, it made him happier. Lee didn't hesitate to fire his arrow but was surprised how William blocked it quick with his guitar. Lee still has the other hand free to pull out his other small crossbow ready to fire, but a huge force of air pushed him against the wall. It felt like winds which had the power of a tornado. It stopped and Lee fell down on his knees wondering what he had experienced.

“Don't get up.” William said, holding his guitar in front of him. “I'm not here to fight you, nor become your enemy.” Lee looked up at him with fierce eyes. “You know I am not your enemy. You could see it through my eyes.” Lee still looked at him aggressively. “Lee…” Lee clinged to his weapons. “You know it's the truth.” They both had a staring contest. Both looking to each other's eyes. Lee was afraid. He was very careful to hide what he was. He didn't know what to do. But looking into Williams eye made him realized that he not a threat. He's not an enemy.

Lee relaxed and dropped his weapons. William did the same. He held out his hand to Lee. Lee took it and was helped up.

“What…” Lee struggled to talk but continued anyway. “What was the first clue?”