Veloria, the biggest city in Zythera, the kingdom of humans. The city that brings wonders through its Sorcertech. Many fantastic creations have been made throughout the city. Furthermore it can clearly be seen in Central where all the high end facilities are located. The beauty of it cannot be compared with other cities in Zythera.
But all of that wonders doesn't seem to impress one bit of him at the moment. He walks through the city, his eyes wander around the streets, shops and places where there are people. Right now, on his left hand the bouquet of flowers was tightly gripped, and then he looked at it. Each flower and petal was caressed neatly.
Earlier, at the cafe, an idea suddenly surfaced in his mind. He was not completely sure if it was gonna work or things would become much worse. But what he does know, is that he has to do something, anything. He doesn't want to let things end just like that. Right now what he wanted to do is to search for Helena, give her the flowers and try to persuade her to at least finish today's date. Knowing Helena, it might be useless but at least if things are really about to end, at least let it be a smile. The important thing is that he doesn't want any of them to have any regrets in the end.
So right here and right now, Eryas tries his hardest to find Helena on the busy streets of Central. Looking for someone in these crowds might seem useless. In fact it does seem stupid, but it's the only thing he can do right now. His mind couldn't think straight, he just went with whatever comes into mind. Act first, think later. He knows where Helena lives but from the way she dresses it doesn't seem that she plans on going straight home. She might stop by somewhere first or meet someone first…
'Nope… I better stop thinking that.'
The streets are busy with people walking here and there. Sometimes a few trams pass through and sometimes a private vehicle. Eryas enters a few shops that they usually went together, searching around for Helena. He enters a few malls, few entertainment places but can't seem to find her. He was drenched in sweat. He stops by a tree and leans his back onto it. Eryas steadied his breath slowly inhale and exhale.
"Damn, why does it suddenly feel so hot?"
He sighed
'Damn it, if only I could use the Sorcerfon.'
At this point he already felt like giving up. He just wants to go home and rest and reflect on what happened and maybe… cry a little. But he couldn't and he wouldn't. To Eryas, Helana is his first love. He had given everything he could for their relationship so he doesn't want to watch it end just like that. He also doesn't want to start everything all over again. Even if he starts over, it will be pointless. For him it would take such a long time, and time is not something he had, not even everyone in this world had.
The clock is ticking, the end of the world is near. But obviously not many people know about that. That's why everyone enjoys themselves, minding their own business without having a slight fear in their mind. The inevitable doom of the world is just around the corner and it might even start now. Eryas grip on the flower is getting tighter.
'I need to find Helena. I need to come clean. I need to tell her everything.'
Eryas straightens himself up, tidying his clothes and his hair. He massages his forehead lightly and sighed.
"North Middle Ring then."
With that Eryas turned around looking at the streets of entertainment of Central one last time. However this time he delicately looked at all the details on the buildings, the roads and even the street lamps. He needs to muster up all the positive energy he can. And the right way to do it is to be fascinated and captivated by the wonders of magic.
Right now his eyes were focused on a building with a huge screen on it. The special thing about it is that it displays a three dimensional video. When people watch it, it seems as if the video came out of it. Even every building here had a huge screen where it displayed multiple advertisements. On the walls of those buildings huge engraving of runes can be seen where they shine with a blue light on it. Even the street lamps are engraved with those runes but right now it was off. Eryas turns his head up gazing right into the sky. He couldn't see it but he knows there is a protective dome covering the entire city from any threats from the sky. All of these wonders of magic really help to calm him.
Eryas walked away from the tree heading towards the nearest tram platform. Helena lives on the north side of Middle Ring, opposite where he lives.
"Hi Helena. Here, your flowers…"
"Hi, you forgot your flowers…"
"I know, I shouldn't be looking for you…"
"Nahhh…"
On his way onto the platform, Eryas softly mumbling on how he wants to start the conversation. It is an important step because if he makes a blunder, Helena might just walk away without hearing anything. And it was a mistake he could not risk. After a few minutes of walking, he finally arrived. Here it is quite packed with people compared to the Middle Ring. Even though the Middle Ring is where all the common people live, the majority of people can only be found here in Central. He took a look at the time.
'10 : 33 A:M'
Suddenly the idea of turning back and walking away hit him again. His mind continuously played the scenario where everything he does, she will turn him down. But he simply steadied his breath and firmed his resolve.
'I faced death countless times, why would facing a girl chicken me out?'
The awaited tram finally arrives. Eryas with the rest of people queue at the side, letting people get off first. He waited in a queue standing behind three men. The men in front slowly walked into the tram. He steadily followed, but halted at the stairs onto the tram. At that very moment a harrowing feeling strikes him, giving him goosebumps. A feeling that he hadn't felt in a long time.
"Hey mister, move up there are other people who want to get on too."
Completely ignoring the man behind him, his eyes wander around the platform searching for something or someone. Even as a manaless person, he could clearly sense this unsettling feeling in the area. With years of training and honing his five senses, he immediately knows what it is.
'Bloodlust…'
The feeling of bloodlust is so strong it felt like it was coming from every direction to everyone.
'Am I imagining things? Huh, I guess this breakup really does a number on my heart.'
"Hey, move it dude."
Eryas sighed lightly, he put his right foot onto the tram…
"BOOM!!!"