"Stupid..." I whispered to myself, staring blankly at the wall in front of me. A sharp knock interrupted my thoughts. "Euphonia?" I called, hoping it was her. I got up and bounded across the room, throwing open the door. It swung open soundlessly and revealed, not Euphonia, but Nikita, her guard. "What is it?" I growled at him, angry she wasn't here. He fidgeted nervously, not meeting my eyes. "It's Euphonia..." He whispered. "What about her?" I was suddenly on edge. If something happened to her... "Euphonia... she's..." "Spit it out, soldier!" I hissed between my teeth. "She's..." He sighed before continuing. "Missing."