Reality (Issue 1): In the Beginning

Chapter 6: The Door (Part 1)

Walking the halls of the castle, the two friends steadily make their rounds about the kingdom. "What was it like for you?" Sentiene says, "You know-waking up and all."

"Come on," Proto says, "it couldn't 've been much different from you."

"Everybodies' different."

Proto sighs and says, "I guess. I, uh, was shocked, to say the least."

"Well, obviously."

"Yeah, I guess I was just startled that I could...feel things, or do anything for that matter."

"I don't mean it like that. Like...what did you think of your surroundings?"

"Um, shiny? Hehe. Then I saw you, and I was...amazed."

"Whaaat? Really?"

"Yeah, I know, it's weird."

"No, it's sweet."

"Really? Looking at you and being amazed is sweet?"

"Well, not when you put it like that, silly."

"I'm just playin', hehe. How about you?"

"Um, the same, I guess. Bewildered. Surprised. The whole range of emotions. Except, I thought you were pretty ugly, hehe."

"Okay, wooow, I see how it is, hehe." Playfully, Proto pushes Sentiene away.

"Hey! But I like that about you! I think it's cute that you're ugly."

"What is happening? Get away from me."

"I'm joking, I'm joking!"

At the sight of a large, illuminated door, Proto slows his pace. "Whoa," he says, "check this out." Almost reaching the ceiling, the door stretches taller than the others. The design and craftsmanship are handled uniquely from anything in the whole castle. The detail and small artistic touches make the door pop with attitude and personality. The color on the door shines a vibrant gold, screaming for attention. However, the Titan, who are near it, walk past it as if it doesn't exist.

"Was this here, before?" Sentiene says, "I don't think I've noticed it."

"I don't know, maybe," Proto says.

Through the glass, a tall vineyard seems to stretch endlessly. All the colors and aroma are overwhelming to the senses.

"Wait...," Sentiene says, "who's that?" Some yards from the door, there stands a man clipping fruitless-branches from the walls of vegetation. He's wearing a gardening hat, which hides his face, and black and silver dress clothes. "He doesn't look like a Titan. He...kinda looks like us."

"Let's go talk to him," Proto says.

"What if he's dangerous?"

"Come on, he's gardening."

"Good point." When they near the door, the man turns his head towards them, revealing his green, glowing eyes. "He's not like us."

"Yeah, but the Titan have glowing eyes, too. It should be fine."

"What if it's a trap?"

"Come on, you're being dramatic."

"We don't know him."

"We didn't know the Titan, either. Just give him a chance, Sentiene."

Sentiene sighs and says, "Fine, but let's stick together."

"Alright, cool."

Suddenly the door opens, and the mysterious man stands before them. "Hello!" He says, smiling, "come, I've been waiting so long to speak to you guys! Come and see what I've prepared for you. There's a lot to see."