The Walkers

Chapter 3

"Eep?" A female voice broke the silence that reigned in this Forest. How weird. I cannot see what appeared in front of me! Ah. I closed my eyes. I guess living in darkness for what it felt like a century really took a toll on me. Ah. Ha. Ha. I'm shameful.

"E-Eh?" I asked as my eyes opened wide at the creature that stood in front of me. Two long and slender legs, thin arms, skin as pristine as snow: I can guess as much. Can you? 

Wait. Why am I having a discussion with myself again? Ugh. Yes. There's a woman in front of me. A woman?! And here I thought that I was surrounded by foliage and beasts of unknown origin. I mean, there's a freaking unknown temple over there an all! Come on! At least give me a bear or a boar. On second thought, please don't.

"Are you alright...?" The woman with auburn hair and hazel-colored eyes asked to me. She was wearing pretty short brown shorts and a white blouse. She was also wearing a belt and sneakers. Sneakers?! Why the frigging hell I am barefoot then?! Ugh. It's not my day.

"Um..." I tried to stand up from my shameful fetal position. Don't blame me! I had to play dead if it was a bear. Shush. I know I wanted it to be a bear. Just. Shush. It. 

"Are you really alright, miss...?" The girl asked again. Thank you for your concern. Let me just clean the dust from my... holy! I didn't notice I was wearing clothes! It could've been pretty dangerous if I didn't! Oh. Now I am worrying about decency. God have mercy upon my soul.

"I-I am alright. I guess..." I answered with the best courage I could muster. This is the first time that I really pat attention to how my voice sounds. It's like the chiming of bells. It's pretty acute and high-pitched. I kind of like how it sounds.

Wait. Wait. Wait a minute there. Wait. Wait. Wait. Wait. Miss? Did she clearly call me a miss? I am pretty sure I was a dude when I was in the emptiness. Was I? I am not sure myself anymore. Who was I? Who am I? I guess I was a girl? How dumb of me forgetting my gender. Damn it! Get a hold of yourself, girl!

"You don't sound so great..." She showed concern as she asked me the question. Her lips were rosy and twitched as if she was conflicted with my presence here. I am sorry for being a hindrance! I would leave if I could! "Why are you not wearing shoes? Did something happen?" She asked the million-dollar question! That's what I want to know too!

"I-I don't know... I can't remember." Well, it's best to play the honesty card in here.

"I see... Amnesia? Maybe...?" She seemed to be deep in thought. I guess I can just go with the flow and see how things play out.

"I-I guess..." Well, I truly couldn't remember anything anyway. 

"Do you have a name...?" She asked another question I cannot answer. What should I say to her?! What kind of witty name should I come up with!

"Ugh..." This is over. Game over for the unnamed girl. Bravo.