The next day, the document removing King Samonth from power was signed. The Treaty of Versailles, the entire castle was destroyed and all the paintings were burned, all the riches were distributed to the population.
Arriving at her cottage, getting off her white horse, Meredith dressed as a winged knight with his shining armor.
"I think this has to be yours. said Meredith with a chest surrounded by gold and jewels.
Meredith's parents were scared and amazed when they opened and saw what was inside the trunk.
"We cannot accept sir.— — said Peter
"Of course they can, they're yours.— explained Meredith.
As soon as he took off the silver helmet and they saw that it was Meredith, under the armor, his parents' eyes widened.
"M...Meredith...?— stammered Susan.
— Girl, what are you doing with that outfit, take it off before anyone sees it. — said Peter
— No, you are not understanding the reign of the tyrant kings is over, I defeated them. Meredith exclaimed.
Susan's eyes went somber, she didn't say a word. Her father, on the other hand, was happy to hear what his daughter had told about her adventure.
In her diaries Meredith had told everything that had happened.
Years passed, Meredith started a family and got all the riches of the reign, bringing prosperity to the small village. Running that isolated place with del Rey. Never been in such a long time. Such a prosperous and happy place.
...
The books and journals Meredith wrote gained fame shortly after her death. With that in libraries there was a copy. During an escape from some monsters, Natasha hid inside a library. It was very cold, so the girl with a small old candlestick lit a candle and walked through the corridors of the cold and huge bookshelves. There was a category for each sector of literature. She came straight ahead, to a bookcase littered with dust and cobwebs. Placing the candlestick right in front of her face, the light from the flames made her beautiful blue eyes shine. Her orange hair and strands covering her forehead fell right next to her cheeks. Approaching the candle very close to the label was written "Heroines of their times". Joan of Arc's stories as well as Meredith's were on display.
Natasha read the stories in wonder, until she got to read Meredith's stories, the resemblance between Natasha and Meredith was amazingly striking, it seemed that Natasha was Meredith herself when she was young.
She looks like me. thought Natasha.
That's when he realized her last name, Meredith Madeleine Morgan
Warner. Concluding that it was an ancestor of Natasha.
It can not be. It's just an incredible coincidence. — said Natasha
Natasha put the books in her backpack. If needed in the future. Fixing her hair in a ponytail, looking at herself in the mirror. She smoothed the locks behind her ears, bit her bottom lip, dabbed a little lipstick on her mouth, and smoothed the rest of it with her fingers.
"I'm ready, but I'm dying of thirst. thought Natasha.
There was a water fountain a few meters away from Natasha, as she walked her boots made water footprints on the floor. Making a perfect track. Approaching and putting his mouth to drink the water. She took the opportunity to fill the empty bottles.
The young girl, went up and stood with her legs crossed on top of the large reading table, which was large and went against others forming a large gap, separated by chairs.
She tested the reading lights, which blinked several times before coming back on, a bright white light.
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"Now I can read clearly. — said Natasha
"Future generations who read this know that I never stopped resisting. I expect no less from you who are reading this, know that you are capable of anything you imagine, just remember the flame that burns intensely in your chest, it burns and burns. Just like you. Don't give up, but in case you fail. Keep fighting"
Meredith W.
That phrase for me was like a light at the end of the tunnel, she was right about everything. I couldn't just let myself give up, now and not at this very moment. There are people who depend on me and I love them more than anything. I can't let the challenges get me down. As deadly, lethal, and complicated as they are. I keep swimming against the current.
In the distance on the glass roof, Natasha could see the waning moon shining in the sky, surrounded by clouds and stars.
— What a beautiful night, how I wish Lilian were here to see it with me.
— I think
I lie down on the table and end up falling asleep, in the distance the candle burns slowly under the silver candlestick.
With her hair loose, Natasha falls into a deep sleep, being lulled by her unconscious dreams.
Natasha's dream
Everything was on fire, black birds were flying around me, I was in a field of green grass with a tree in the distance. I run to escape, when trying. I realize that the grass has curled around my feet, piercing me like treacherous thorns. My arms
I reach out fighting back. I try to scream, but my sound is muffled.
"Take the axe!— ordered Lily's voice.
The ax was at my waist, with my left hand still loose groped and caught cutting the grass. I lift the object upwards and a light shines the blade directing to the trunk of the tree. He continued to run in the opposite direction of the fire.
Suddenly an explosion, land mines hidden among the sand. The scenery changes. I am thrown through the air until I hit the tree trunk, I slowly fall under the branches and leaves of the huge tree. Before I hit the floor, I see that I'm lying on my bed in New York.
"Hey, how are you?— — asks Lilian
What? I ask. — Lilian? Where am I?
"It's home, Natalie. replied Lillian.
At home? And the challenges? Andrew? Liam? Daddy? Mommy? — I ask again
"Calm down, what are you talking about?— asked Lillian. "We're going to their house right now. Get up, brush your teeth, shower and let's go. Breakfast is ready.
"Heavens, what's going on?— asked Natasha.
Wearing an orange shirt with a Pegasus on the print, black pants with chains in the pockets that went to the knees, an All Star long pipe, her hair in two well— defined braids and a triple black choker. Using a black lipstick and cat line eyeliner. Natasha came down the stairs yawning and twirling her fingers in her braids.
Good morning my love. Veronica exclaimed with a smile.Good morning. — I answer
"What a nice outfit.— — praised Frederick eating a piece of toast
Thanks. — I answer
Wait, my dad complimenting my clothes and not thinking they're crazy and weird, weird he usually barely talks to me in the morning, let alone compliment me. But everything is fine
What's new? asked Veronica.
— Oh, my school is having a cookie party for the students in my class. In celebration of passing the year. replied Lillian.
"Wait a minute, wasn't that last week?— — I ask "Nat, what are you talking about?— asked Veronica. — Or or. You are very weird. Natasha screamed Lilian approached Natasha and said:
"I think you need a hug!"
Coming close to Natasha to hug her, Lilian stabs Natasha in the stomach with a knife. The young girl screams in pain and falls to the ground.
"L...Lilian?"
Immediately the kitchen catches fire and everyone appears on the floor covered in blood. And a voice echoes in the place.
"Look what you've done!— Let them die! It's all your fault.
Natasha closes her eyes quickly. When it opens, it's in a dark place and a light comes on and Lilian appears.
"Natalie, why did you let me die?
Natasha wakes up, sighing and sweating...
— My God! — Sigh
I put my hands on my head and go to meet my knees, intertwine them by joining my hands.
"This place is going to drive me crazy.— — I think
It was already dawn, the sun was shining outside and the monsters had already disappeared. I decided to go out and see what was out there. I pass through a garden where there were some toys, the seesaw, swings and slide looked abandoned and rusty, the grass was dry and dead.
It was really scary, the wind was hitting them and making a great noise of irons twisting. When I turn around, something grabs my neck. A large, reptile— like monster. He throws me away, scratching the sand and grass floor.
With sand on my face, I'm blind for a few moments, I grope for my backpack, everything was blurred. The monster with its tail hits me, making my body spin and fall quickly. I get up and hide among the dead bushes.
"I'm not seeing anything. — I think
Luckily there was a small puddle of clean water, I wash my eyes and I can see again.
I look for the monster everywhere, it seemed that it had disappeared. I grab my backpack and run.
"I need to find a good place to stay.— — I say softly
Arriving in a neighborhood with houses well positioned in a T shape, I stay in the third house. A blue house, with a small lawn surrounded by flowers.
"This is a good place.
I head into the bathroom to clean the wounds on my arms and face. I see my reflection in the mirror, I'm done. My eyes were sunken and haggard, my hair disheveled and sandy.
— I need a shower. — I talk
I prepare and fill the bathtub, I take off my clothes and put them in the laundry basket, I enter the water and I am submerged. I close my eyes and reflect. A movie was playing in my head. I dive into the water.
Coming out of a pool, Natasha emerges from the water in her darkest green, with her eyes closed and her hair wet.
Daughter? asked Veronica. — Come eat, lunch is ready! "I'm coming mom. — I answer
Drying her hair on the towel, Natasha walks towards the table. — Guys, I had a barbecue. said Veronica — Whoa! exclaimed Lillian.
— I know you don't eat meat, I prepared something delicious for you,
Natalie. said Veronica
Thanks Mom. — I answer
The table was well divided, there was something for everyone. Aunt Suzana had appeared, with her girlfriend, also a doctor Min Cho. The doctor who partnered with her at New York General Hospital.
— Hey guys, long time no see you, my little ones. — said Suzana
— Aunt, it's been less than months since we've seen each other. explained
Lillian.
— But the aunt here, was already missing my little nieces. Not that small, is it? asked Suzana
"So how's your life going, little sister?— Veronica asked.
— He's on his way, I just got back from a shift. I'm dead tired, literally. replied Suzana.
"Oh yeah, anyone want a salad?— Veronica asked
"I do, you know, since I don't eat meat. replied Min Cho. — Serious? Neither does Natasha. said Veronica "Cool, are you a vegetarian?— Min Cho asked.
— Actually semi— vegetarian, I don't eat red meat. replied Natasha.
— It's already a big step, how did it start? Min Cho asked.
"When she was 14. replied Veronica.
— At that age and already decided, congratulations. said Min Cho.
— Thanks! exclaimed Natasha.
— How are activities at school going? asked Suzana
— Well, I finished the period of the first phase of the year. I joined the drama club. replied Natasha.
"Seriously, cool, what play did you play in?— asked Min Cho
— Actually, I was responsible for the lines and scenery. replied Natasha again.
— My Natalie is a designer and writer! Susanna exclaimed.
"Auntie, you're making me uncomfortable.— explained Natasha.
— Your talents, my dear, are spectacular. Do you have pictures of the scenery? Min Cho asked.
— He went to fetch it. — said Natasha
Natasha goes inside the house, closes the sliding glass door, then dried off and tied her hair in a tight bun. He put on his slippers and went upstairs. Arriving in the corridor that led to the rooms. He noticed something glint on the floor, a silver ring. After changing clothes, Natasha put on a pair of jean shorts, her sandals, a black sleeveless blouse with a print of the silhouette of a kitten's face. He placed a necklace with a crucifix studded with small stones around his neck.
Right after putting on the accessory, she looked in the mirror and somehow felt watched. Looking away to the window, she noticed a person standing across the street, dressed completely in black with only their eyes peeking out. The girl glared at him. Suddenly, the figure pulls out a small bazooka and fires it towards Natasha. Shattering the window glass, Natasha's body floated towards the missile. Everything around him became like ashes in the wind, the shards of glass mixed with the fire and objects deteriorated.
Natasha returns to the surface of the bathtub, almost out of breath, opening her eyes quickly. Coughing a little, she leans her head against the wall. Taking a deep breath, realizing she was still inside the bathroom.
"It was just my imagination. — I think
I lay my head on the edge of the bathtub, my body was sore and bruised, my neck was a little sore and the blood had dried. When I get to my feet and empty the tub, I head to the shower to remove the excess suds from my body on the floor. Blood and water flowed down the drain. I close my eyes and try not to feel the pain as the liquid hits my skin. In an instant I groan in pain, when it touches very close to my thigh, where there is a deep scratch.
"Jesus...— I scream in pain.
I wrap myself in the towel and went towards the cabinets to look for the first aid kit. I find antiseptic, cotton, gauze, and some medication I needed. I redo my dressings again with each passing hour. There was a lot of blood around the cotton pads.
"I'm being strong, overcoming my blood phobia. — I think
Right after that, I'll look for something to wear. In this house, the wardrobe wasn't half style, there were only colorful dresses. Sneakers and bows and tiaras of various colors.
I grab a sky blue dress and a black tiara, it was just what I had to wear.
Unfortunately.
— My God, what have I become? I ask myself.
I looked like Alice in Wonderland dark style, but first I needed to look like myself. I run to get my makeup out of my backpack, make up my lids black, do a perfect cat— eye liner, put on black lipstick. And finally I put on my favorite black choker.
"Okay, now!— It's me again.
When I go to the kitchen, I turn on my notebook and realize that this time there was an internet signal, very weak. I manage to hack the system, I enter a kind of database, I look for information on my family members. There was no sign of missing any of them. I go out and try to find out their locations, I end up discovering the plan of the city. And suddenly a blinking dot appears in the center of the city.
"I think I found something.— I say, "Let's see what we have here."
When clicking on a notebook button, a zoom appears on the screen and the location is identified. Underneath the Eiffel Tower, on the left side a few blocks from where I was.
"I don't have the strength to go there now. I think — But I need to.
When I get up from the chair, I feel dizzy and stagger through the walls. I head towards the stairs and pass out right next to them. I become unconscious and in the distance my body was taking shape.
— Natasha! Lilian's voice echoes far in my mind.
Sigh.