Rose

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For a few days now I am on the road leaving Souther regon. I stopped several times along the way to buy books, food and clothes. It was a real refreshment to spend money where I wanted. After pulling out the map, I tried to calculate how much longer it would take me to finally reach the Central Region. If I am lucky I should come to the place in a few more days. Though my inner voice chanted obsessively that I should travel as far north as possible. I loved the snow, the winter ... although I never saw or felt it ... but I wanted to be guided by my intuition. There was only summer in my region so I had to learn about books from other regions. So as far back as I can remember, our world is made up of five regions: northern, eastern, southern, western, and central. There are also many portals in each region leading to other worlds. I knew there were several of them in my area, but the entrance was always secure. Not all worlds were friendly with some serving as training soldiers on earth who opened up for a few seconds two to three times a year. My neighbor Lily and her husband traveled to the green worlds to collect medicinal herbs from which they made ointments and tinctures. When I had free time I helped them in the garden. Lily taught me the secrets of healing, and her husband showed me how to survive and taught martial arts so I could defend myself. I experienced a lot of bullying at school and some of the kids started clinging to me physically so I had to teach them several times. My bag still contains my prepared ointments, tinctures and more. I was calm because I felt ready for anyone. With each passing day, I approached the border of the central region. Soon the small towns around were over and after seeing the road sign with the words "Central region 138 km" I stopped to fill the tank at the nearest gas station. I watched the numbers turn when I heard several engines roaring somewhere in the distance. It was a platoon of several men with motorcycles. I never knew why I was fascinated by motorcycles, but these ... from the world of my dreams woke me up with the click of a fuel gun. I turned to go to the gas station entrance to pay when I bumped into something. When I raised my head, I saw one of the bikers. He whimpered to me and I quickly slipped inside. I paid off. I made a return to my wallet when I lifted my eyes from the ground to my own car ... after seeing several men at my mini pickup, I frowned. I took a few deeper breaths and when I got close enough I talked.

- Did the gentleman lose something?

- We were very interested in your car lady ...

- It's an old model pickup and it's not for sale.

I tried to keep the conversation as short as possible. I couldn’t afford such luxuries as talking to a biker and wasting time. Their gazes were a little stunned. Since I didn't get anything else, I approached the driver's door and was already seated when I heard something murmur. After looking at the biker again, I got into the car and started the engine.

- Everything has its price beautifully ...

When I turned to the side of the window, a man was already standing there. Tall, broad a little muscular. For a moment, our gazes intersected. I remembered how long it took me to bring this machine to life ... how much money and nerves everything cost me was anger. I took a deep breath. As I lowered my eyes, I noticed that he was leaning on the opening window.

- Only I will drive this car and no one else ... I would advise you to step back unless you want me to cross my fingers.

There was still a fake smile on my face, but I sent signals through my eyes to make it better for him to back off. When the gear was engaged, the machine moved and it retreated. I saw him at the corner of my eye, so when I opened the window I waved his back wider. A large piece of the road was waiting for me before my eyes. Finally, a few hours later, I saw something in the distance that I didn’t understand yet. It was like a wall. When there were a few hundred meters left, I stopped the car and got off. The road led to the fog wall. She reached as far as my eyes could see. It was endless in all directions. I knew that in theory I just needed to go straight and get where I needed to be. So I went back to the car and moved slowly. I took a deep breath trying to calm down. Finally, the machine dipped into the fog wall and after a few seconds I slipped out the other side. It was a straight lighted road with even more lights at the end. The transition zone, like other regions, was bare. The closer I got to the city, the clearer I could see the lights and buildings. A couple of hours later, I crossed the inner border of the Central Region. I immediately decided to look for a hotel and soon found it. It was a seven-story, red-brick building with large windows that were stuck in white frames. Picking up my bags, I went inside. There I was greeted by a young pale-skinned girl. She was similar in height to me, her hair cut very short almost masculine. If not for her big breasts I would have thought for a moment that there was a man. She smiled warmly exposing her teeth and then I realized she was a vampire. When I handed in my documents, she registered them and returned them with the room key. I probably noticed that I was staring at her as her eyes blinked when she handed me the keys. I felt like my cheeks were hostage. We hurried everything together and pulled me up the stairs. When I found myself in my room, I locked it and hid the bag of money in the ventilation shaft. The bag was dark ... it shouldn't fall into my eyes. I enjoyed the pleasures of the bath soaking in the hot tub while the water cooled. After long trips and sleeping in the car, my body was greeted with a soft mattress and clean-smelling bedding. I was already insomnia when my body froze. I couldn’t make any sound. I felt like something was going on with me ... and here’s my first rippling of deadly silence. With my eyes down, I realized it was the fingers of my hand. Tears welled down his cheeks. Then another and another heard ... I didn't know how long I lay on the bed in complete agony because when I felt relieved I turned off.

I heard the leaves of trees snoring .... I felt like someone was tickling my nose and toes. When I opened my eyesight I was subliures. It took a while for them to get used to it, but eventually the image became clear. I lay on the grass under a large tree. It was the branches of the tree that were the first image I saw. Slowly, I sat down and looked around. There was nothing more than a green meadow surrounded by a huge tree in the middle. Its branches were spread out as far as the eye could see, and a blue light shone through the gaps between the leaves of the branches. I heard the branches crackling nearby and I turned a ton in half. There, a woman swings on a swing. Her skin was white as milk with a pale bluish tinge. Black hair reached the ground and fluttered around it ... a very slow twist pierced me. Her eyes were black as night. She stopped and came down and began to approach me. My heart was pounding and beating between my ribs like a frightened bird. As she approached in a few steps I suffocated. I had never seen such a beautiful woman.

- Nice to finally meet Rosemary I am Selena ...

There was no point in introducing myself because she knew my name so I just nodded. The woman smiled pleasantly and helped me to stand. Turning around, he started to walk away from the trunk, and I followed. Only a few meters later, my brain recorded the information. Selena ... The goddess of the moon Selena? Feeling her piercing gaze raised my eyes from the ground.

- Does anyone want to ask my child?

- Selena .... It's like the goddess of the moon Selena?

She did not confirm this. Just smiled and started to move on, and I followed. After walking a few more meters in the distance, I saw something. The closer we got closer the clearer it was that it was a dog ... Oh no it wasn't a dog it was a big white wolf. Or more accurately dragged. Oddly enough, I didn't feel any fear ... I just felt safer than ever. When the distance between us was just a few meters she sat down on the grass and waited for me to get closer to her. I sat down in front of her and looked at her green like emerald eyes. Her eyes were the same color as mine.

- Nice to finally meet Rosemary I Avalanche.

- You're .... I heard your voice in my head?

- Yes. Finally mature and we can become one just as we belong ...

- I don't understand anything ... I'm human ...

With those words, Selena knelt down and pressed her palms to my cheeks. I felt her cold palms and piercing black eyes.

- And my little Rauz you can be a lot, but just not a human.... And everything and much more will be for you. You have to prepare Rauz and in time you will know what to do. I would like your life to be easier, but I have no control over destiny ... You have to believe in Avalanche and most importantly believe in yourself ...

I felt her cool lips on her forehead. The image began to blur in his eyes. Dizzy head. His eyes looked heavy. It was as if I had heard the soothing voice of Avalanche from afar and his eyes darkened.

I squinted at the dazzling light flooding the room. I would put a blanket on my head. I sighed deeply and got out from under the bedding. I got out of bed. Looking at the room only now I noticed how big, spacious and bright it was. I leaned over to the bathroom and stopped as soon as I entered. My reflection was not mine ... In the mirror I saw a girl with white as snow hair, pink clean skin, white eyelashes and eyebrows. My body became more muscular and a little smaller. I felt like I was about to have a panic attack. I approached the mirror and stretched my trembling hands toward the image to make sure it really was me. I suddenly adjusted my hand to myself and still couldn’t believe I was looking at myself.

“What are you so panicked about?” Avalanche's sleepy voice came.

- Look at me ... My hair is white as well as my eyebrows and eyelashes ... I don't look like myself.

And to my even greater surprise, my hair began to change color in my eyes and after a minute or two I was the same again.

- How did you do that?

- Now you wonder how I did it?

She clearly heard the annoyance in her voice. I can’t say I didn’t look beautiful with white hair, but ... I don’t think this should be the first image you see when you just wake up. I felt she wasn't mad at me ... it was more like an insult ...

- If you want to know, that look was yours, and this one was created by me.

- What are you talking about here now?

- Oh, that we're not that simple .... my white coat is probably the last one. White wolves are extremely rare ...

This is if you are so rare this is just another reason why we cannot be spotted with white hair. And also the administrator saw me in my human form looking like this ...

- If you weren't so scared and started asking questions right away, I would have explained everything. I just wanted to show you your true form.

I heard her sigh. Looking at the mirror again, I smiled and started my morning routine. I washed, combed, changed clothes. Taking a pile of money from the basket, I responsibly put it in the inside pocket of my jacket and went out. It was a wonderful sunny day outside. I squinted a little and let my eyes get used to it. After a few seconds, I looked around. The streets were full of cars and loud motorcycles. The sidewalks are crowded with people dressed in various ways. Suddenly my lungs became clogged. I wasn’t used to this number of people and it suffocated me. After taking a deep breath several times, I took a few steps into the crowded sea of ​​people. The first thing I needed was to eat. I have not felt so hungry for a long time ... if more precisely never. Guided by the sharpened smell, I walked with the crowd gracefully avoiding all obstacles. Which seemed very strange to me, because before that I was a real nerd ... I was stuck everywhere. I had a whole sewing kit in the school locker and a lot of all sorts of trinkets that made my life easier. Eventually the noise started to move away and I bounced back against the dark wood door. The word "Open" hung on them. Slowly, I opened the door and entered. The inside was a bit like twilight. My eyes quickly got used to it and I started looking around. After choosing a table in the far corner, I sat down and started flipping through the menu. When I heard something screaming I looked up to see what it was.

- Welcome to the Old Wolf. Can I accept your order?

It was an elderly man, neatly dressed, tall, with gray incisors, an elongated face ... and a bright eye. He was blind. Until then, I had never seen a blind man ... not a man, but a wolf. He was a werewolf. The man waited patiently until I finally recovered from the shock and told him I wanted the whole breakfast table. I saw tired eyes widen and eyebrows jumping in amazement. I knew I would overwhelm his self-esteem and pride if I went out or offered help in the kitchen. I believed he was able to spin in the kitchen. After all, how else would this place exist. During the time I was waiting, several men entered the bar. When they saw me, they froze, but sat down on the sides. My booking soon began to travel. I ate in no hurry with pleasure. It’s not the first time I’ve eaten a non home cooked food, but this one was fabulous. When my party finally ended I leaned back in my chair and took a breath. I could feel the looks of the men so I turned to them still with a bite in my mouth. They looked at me with a smile until one of them started laughing. I closed my eyes, warning him with a glance.

- I've never seen a girl eat so ... Bring it to Edgar if tea is still poor for the poor man's stomach ...

- Just look at the look he sends you ....

The men burst out laughing. I myself couldn’t be angry anymore so I settled in a chair more comfortably. A moment later the other man came back with a cup and a piece of cake. On his face you could see a smiling smiley cup and dessert sitting on the table in front of you and grabbing the plates. When I looked at him again, his eyes were no longer dimmed they were dark blue. I knew it was his wolf looking at me. Unable to hide his amazement, I looked straight at him. Soon I felt uncomfortable and with my head down I tasted tea and cake. For some reason I felt their gazes and when I raised my eyes my feeling was confirmed ... But to my surprise Avalanche was silent. When I finished, I thanked and paid off. The next few days went slowly. During that time, I visited more than one store for both clothing and books. All my meals were in the same bar. I quickly became friends with old Edgar. As it turns out, he is not so old and he is only fifteen years older than me, so it would be more suitable for brothers than for parents. The first impression may be wrong, but for many it is the most important part. I learned that first impresion could be falls ... One can only hope that a person is what he thinks he is. During that time, I persuaded Avalanche to stay here and even entered to study remotely. I found a room for rent a block from the bar. A couple of days later, Edgar offered me a job. And although everyone tried to oppose him because I am human in everyone’s eyes, I agreed. I was taught all the secrets of work and started the same evening. Of course, at first the work at night went no differently. Not just me, but Edgar too. Mudu kept mixing with each other ... Luckily the number of customers at night was very small and they were mostly werewolves. In my spare time, I read a lot about business and making cocktails. I was really lucky to have a photographic memory because with such a huge amount of information, I would have fallen. After a long argument that we had every night when I was working, which was practically all evening, I kept buying a few bottles of various alcohols, syrups and everything else. I enjoyed experimenting with them, and regular Edgar customers tasted and, after evaluating the taste, said what was wrong and paid what they thought was the right price. From time to time, new customers appeared who usually became regular. And one evening when I was serving a regular I noticed a group of unseen people entering through the door. I watched them for a while, but my focus quickly returned to mixing the cocktail.

“I’d like to order cocktails,” I heard.

- So what do you want ...?

As soon as I raised my eyes I immediately knew the man. It was the same at the gas station. I looked at those who came with him. Only a few faces were new, all remaining the same. As I stood and waited, I took a closer look at him. Tall, broad-haired half-curly dark chocolate-colored hair. Black tight mike and black leather jacket. When he raised his eyes they lit up a little recognizing me and his eyebrows frowned. I was getting ready for anyone, but he didn’t say anything and lowered his head to the cocktail list again.

- I want to book 3 bras, a graceful and a lagoon bela.

I quickly wrote down the order and started to draw it. I felt his gaze working on me the whole time. Deep in my head, I heard Avalanche's soothing voice, but when the cocktail barely fell out of my hand, a client next to me looked at me with a strange look. It was as if he had scanned me and turned to the observer.

-You know Daniela, if he's bothering you, I can take care of it.

- All right Hans. Finish your cocktail and go home. Berė will most likely start to worry if you don’t come back soon. Hereli do me a favor and escort him home.

Hans finished his cocktail in one sip and went out the door rather clumsily, throwing his hand over the other man's shoulder. When I finished the order, I took the drinks to his indicated table bar in the far corner. Less than half an hour later I brought a supplement. I kept staring at the clock waiting for it to close. Don’t think of anything I like about this job, but the constant observation of my movements drove me crazy. When it was less than an hour before closing, Edgar drove me home. He did so from time to time. The next few nights were pretty tense. When I started studying, my sleep pattern became very volatile. I thanked my brain and memory for making all the information understandable and easy to remember. Over time, I got used to it and was very happy with the results ... especially the creative part. The diploma procedure at the University of the Central Region was different from that in the South. Here you could study as many things as you want and gain as many professions as yošu want the most important end result. Soon my drawer was supplemented by several beautifully patterned books proving my education. This is how my first year in the central region ended. Edgar even found his Luna ... In fact, I brought her ...