Chapter 87

In the end

You always go back

to the people

that were there in the beginning.

~ Dawson’s Creek (a show)

"Okay, you will need to lay down for this. Keep all of your body parts pin straight, and stiff. Do not move or flinch or breathe. Also, you must have your eyes clothes at all times, lest you want to blinded." I nod my head compliantly, carrying out his orders.

I trust the Emperor. Of course I do, humph, real gold is not afraid of the melting pot. [1]

As I lay down in the jaded grass, I can feel their soft leaves caressing my arms. My lips twitch as I suppress a smile.

Remember Melia, you do not want to be blind. You want to see. If you are blind you cannot see food, and if you cannot see food then you won't be able to put the food in your mouth, an if you cannot put food in your mouth, then what's the point of living. Woo woo.

Sniff, sniff, sniff...I am ready.

"Ready!?" The Jade emperor asks.

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