When God Looked Away

Part 1: The Event takes a turn

I arrived at the mansion. Things seemed fine. It was quiet outside and was quiet at least until I went up to the door. I noticed how pretty the outside was and beautifully tended flowers and trees. Nice prints and patterns all over the door couldn't take my eyes off of it, to be honest. I looked to my side to find a small tree. I think it was an orange or lemon tree, not too sure though. I sighed, fixed anything that seemed out of place on my outfit and walked inside.

"Ah hello. May I have your invitation, please?" an English voice welcomed me at the door with his hand held out.

I nodded and handed him the invitation and he moved aside

"Have a nice time...oh and good luck! If you need anything ask me." the butler that's what I assume he is because of the gloves, positivity, and helpful attitude and just how he looks.

"Oh thank you!" I walked around trying to find someone I know already accomplished that. Yes! Score! I quietly fist-pumped causing the confused heterochromatic man to look at me.

"Oh, it's you! Nice to see you. It's been a while since we've met...yet again it's been a while since I've been in the same room with most of the people here as well so it's a fumble but...a nice thing don't get me wrong I love seeing the group...but things just seem...wrong. You know what I mean?" the familiar face spoke.

"I get it Timber... It feels strange...a little bit more since I'm new to this Elliot actor guy...I know the Mayor and You better but...It feels weird being here..." I shuffled awkwardly. I think Timber could tell I felt weird in this place.

"Alright I need to write down some stuff to report on how this is going for myself you know...I'll see you when the festivities begin. Till then my friend" Timber shuffled away and went to write it down. I could tell he'd report about it if things went too far. He has a tendency to seem to write everything and if things turn out bad...he'd use it like blackmail that doesn't have a way out...he always ends up talking about it. Last time he ratted out how this house...this mansion where we are might just be cursed.

I started to walk around the mansion once more to see if I knew anyone... a small face emerged from the shadows of the house

"Well, well, well...someone got out tonight," A voice said from behind before latching onto my back turning me around and making it a hug.

"Hey, Dio! How are you doing? Are things...ok? You seemed down last time we saw each other jeez it's been a while hasn't it! I didn't know you knew Elliot as well? How long have you known him? Is he nice? Oh god, are you still nice in your own weird way?"

Dio's eyes widened "Ok I'll need you to slow down but yes I'm fine...and...I know Elliot somewhat well just enough I mean..."

It was funny Dio was kind of like an old cartoon from how he talked to just in a normal way how he was.

Dio let out a small laugh "Welp I'll see you when festivities start. Good luck with whatever anyone is up to tonight to be safe. You know the good ol' party safety spiel. See you around the bend, my friend!"

Dio turned the corner and all I heard was a somewhat scared or surprised scream and then Dio shouted "BULLY!" and I think timber shouted after that and a slam. I'm not that sure, to be honest.

The butler came in the room and quietly asked "Please refrain from shouting and it angers a certain...guest" The Butler let out a sigh.

I walked into the living room and saw Butler shuffle away and a somewhat new face came down!

"Welcome! Welcome, Everyone! Welcome! Now This is a night of fun! So let that start!"

The voice from one of the staircases boomed couldn't help but see timber's annoyed face and Dio's frown. Did something happen? Seems like some tension is in the air.