Collision

*~Chapter 4: truth~*

Later that night, Koru was in his room, with tears. All he thought about was loneliness; his life without his older sister. Suddenly, his crest was glowing so bright that he disappeared from his room. Koru closed his eyes tightly. *This is too much! Just why does this happen to me now??*

He then opened his eyes, finding himself in a mysterious room with sleeping people in capsules like something he'd seen in a science fiction film. The room was dim with dying candles and it smelt as if an oil leak occurred. He walked around, looking for a door. He looked at the people and noticed their necks. All had the similar collar like the ones he’d seen on the mysterious Sunoco and the rowdy cat.

"Uh…H-hello? Is anyone there?” Soon enough, a young girl with a crown and a collar came towards him. At first, she seemed to look normal with her straight chestnut colored hair and warm smile. She looked about his age except when he looked closer at her, she had distinguished features. Her ears were pointed as an elf. Her eyes glowed yellow as a cat. Her skin was a little paler than normal humans. She eyed him carefully to see if he was of any threat.

"Well, hello there, mortal. I am known as Princess Mona around these parts. And in case you are wondering, you are currently in the Guardian Development room. Seeing how there are no doors here, just how did you end up here, human?"

"How the hell should I know? You're the tour guide here aren’t you? So how do I get out?"

“You didn’t come on your free will?” Mona asked curiously.

“No. Why would I want to come here? Just what is this place? And all these people…”

"Oh, are you talking about those people right there? These people are present by a personal will by their loved ones. They are currently training for their positions as Guardians, hence the name Guardian Development Room or GDR for short."

"Guardians? Like Sunoco…and that noisy cat?” Koru rubbed his palm against his forehead, trying to comprehend on what’s happening. “You know? This isn't really making any sense to me, so can you tell me what's going on then I'll go home?"

"It isn't so easy to leave here. Especially the fact there is no door here in this room. The only reason humans are here is because they usually are summoned upon by my beloved brother, Lord Hemnos."

  "Well, this Hemmens guy, what does he want with me?"

"...Hemnos, and I think it might have something to do with that crest of yours. This power is quite different from what I’ve seen before; Strong too.

*Well, Sunoco was trying to warn me about this…Hm… I have a bunch of questions that still aren't being answered. Maybe the Hummuns guy can help answer?*

“It’s Hemnos, dear human boy. Hem-Nus.” She rolled her eyes. “Do try to properly address him will you? He is also very trustworthy, so there is no room for doubt in this case.”

“Uh…just how did-?”

 Mona giggled. “I can read minds, if you were wondering. I’m part of the Sprite Race.”

Koru looked at Mona and shook his head. Then he looked at all these people in their capsules. He then noticed that some people had disappeared in a blink of an eye.

"Whoa! W-what happened to them!?"

"Hm...It seems their training is complete. You shouldn't worry about them. They'll be just fine. They’re in good hands." Koru wasn’t so sure but he decided to trust her word and continued looking around. In the middle of the ‘tour’, a weird looking portal caught his eye. It showed a picture of floating rocks and hellfire along with demonic creatures on the other side. A woman that appeared to be a servant saw as he was about to press the release button.