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Golem Thalia.
Golem Callista.
Golem Althea.
And so on. Each girl, each maiden I walk in their footsteps, following the same path.
Mud.
Forged.
Painted.
Placed.
Forgotten.
And there sits one empty throne in the deepest crevasses of the library.
Golem Pandora.
The thought catches in my throat.
Opening my eyes, I'm no longer in the throne.
Blinking my eyes, everything felt fuzzy.
Am I in a garden?
This was no garden that I remember even though I feel that I should. With each blink, my vision seems to clear. It looks like one that could be in the palace. From the stonework to the plants, to the statues. Everything looks to be of the Caelum.
Entering the garden, I sigh as I look over the familiar sights and smells. Following the winding path, I stray through the grasses and flowers to the bench. As I sit, I overlook the small pond.
“Ari,” I whisper. Twirling around, I stared into my sanctuary. Ears yearning for my friend.
But only whispers of wind ripple across the grass.
It all felt so odd. Like I'm in a vision. A dreamworld but I don’t understand what I'm meant to be looking for.
Swallowing hard, my throat feels like it’s closing on itself. My chest aches as I look over the garden.
“Arista,” I state a bit louder. “This isn’t funny. Please come out and talk with me.”
Not even a sound from her.
“Arista!” My shouts become more frantic. “You said you wouldn’t leave me!”
Where could she be?
“Yes?” Turning to my side, I see her. Her body is fainter than normal. But I assume it’s because of exhaustion. Rolling her head to me, she can hardly hold herself up. Slouched against the bench. Her face is hollow. Dark circles under her eyes. Her form is faded like the mist. Like she was not fully here.
Around her head is a crown of blooming flowers. Vibrant and bright. Strung together like the ones she and I’d make every summer.
“What’s wrong Ari? Are you okay?” I questioned my friend.
Sighing loudly, she replies, “Not so great.”
Why is she being so secretive?
