WHO IS HE?
He woke up in a room. It is not his usual room. Everything is white. Guess he is in the hospital. When the light emitted the whole place, he don't know what happened next. He don't know what or where Sebastian is now. He don't even know how he get into the hospital.
A nurse came in and when she saw that he's awake she immediately call the doctor.
He was been examine almost a 5minutes from now. And he almost want to scolded the doctor. It's only just examination, why do it takes longer? Is the doctor really examining him? Or just playing around him?
"It's a miracle. This is the first case I ever witness a real miracle in my whole life as a doctor. I guess you are blessed by God"
"What are you talking about?"
"A week ago, an elderly couple sent you here saying that they found you in the middle of the forest being tied up both hands and feet. You even have a lot of bruises and wounds. When I feel your pulse, I didn't sense any beating from it. You don't even breath and your whole body is rigid. I thought your dead but the couple said that you sneeze a second ago so I thought that maybe you're still alive but with the very small chance to survive. And here you are. You are well and alive. It's a miracle"
"There's no such thing as miracle, doctor"
"Hahaha anyway I'm glad your fine now"
"Doctor what date is today? And where place is this?"
"Oh it's March 3 and you're in MC medical hospital, Rain City"
"WHAT? Rain City?"
"Yes why?"
"Where is Rain City?"
"What do you mean? Don't tell me...you don't remember anything?"
"..."
"But based on my examination on you, you don't seem to have amnesia. Not even a slightest damage on your brain. How come you don't remember. Do you even know your name?"
"Name? What is my name?"
"Okay I guess you need to take a rest for now. I'll come back later for further examination okay?"
"Mmmm thanks doctor"
When the doctor leaves, his mind is now full of questions. What happened? Who is he? Who is Sebastian? Where do he came from? What will he do now? He don't know anything except for the name Sebastian. And he don't even know who Sebastian is. Where do he live? What about his parents? Or any relatives? Who will answer him?
He took glance at the window trying to freshen his mind. Trying to remember anything that might of help. As he watch the sky with it's brightest sun, the sun beam hit the tree beside the window, a tree that bloom in violet color hit a bit memory into him.
"Lilac"
Who is he? Who is Lilac? What is he? What is the connection between them? Is he someone close to him? How will he find that Lilac? What will he do to gain his memories again. He keep on trying until his head aches but he didn't even gain even one single trace of his memories.
It's already been 3days and he was now discharged in the hospital, the old couple who found him agreed to let him stay in their small house. The old couple are both gay, married for more that decade already. They didn't plan to adopt a child even if they want to because of poverty. Thus, they only enjoyed themselves by giving the children in the orphanage a little snack if they could. Since the old couple is of kind without expecting something in return, the nun who takes care of those children let them play with the old couple despite their orientation. LGBT people still wasn't fully accepted in their society. Most of them are criticize, bullied, suffered humiliation and even putting shame in their names. That's why those who know about their sexuality chooses to stay silent or didn't walk out of their closet, afraid to be step down of those people who cant accept them as who they are. When people heard about the word LGBT, it is know to normal people that they think every LGBT members needed medical attention, that they are sick people, or people who's involved in a cult and many more.
As he is one of those members, he really don't care about what others say to him. He don't know why but there's no pain in every word they spout. It's just like a wind blow pass through his ears.
In a small kitchen made out of woods, 3 people happily eating their dinner with just a plate of sweet potato, fried string beans, loaf and a basket of fresh fruit.
"Do you still don't remember anything?"
"No sir, I'm sorry"
"I told you not to call me sir hahaha silly kid. I am Jordan and this is my husband Michael. You can call us, Uncle "
"Oh okay, uncle Jordan. Thank you for letting me stay in your place"
"It's nothing. Anyway since you still don't remember your name how about we make one for you. Is it okay?"
"Ofcourse, uncle. Anything will do"
"Great then. mmmmm how about Xander? I always want to have a son name Xander. Will that be fine?"
"That's wonderful, uncle Thank you"
"Glad you like it. How about it Michael, is it nice?"
"Mmmm"
"Hahaha pardon my husband, he really don't like talking too much"
"It's okay uncle Jordan, I understand. Uncle Michael Thank you for letting me stay"
"Mmmm"
He glance back and forth to both Michael and Jordan who's love can bee seen in their eyes. Even they way they lovey-dovey infront of him seems like they were of a teenager who just found out love. He was really curious and would like to asked something about them but he thought that it may sound disrespectful that's why he choose to keep silent.
"What is it Xander?"
"Ammh nothing"
"Are you sure?"
"Well, ammh I just wanted to ask how the two of you met?"
"Just that?"
"Yes haha"
The old couple's past is a path to destruction. They are the exact opposite of water and oil. A bully with sharp tongue and a cool headed gangster.
(A/n: im expecting another story with them so let's just skip them for now)
An hour later, an awkward laugh echoed the small house. The fortunate and unfortunate meetings between the old couple's overpast life makes them feels like it all happened just yesterday. Memories. Such good memories to cherish together.
The old couple live in seclusion thus, in order not to visit the city often, they plant the crops they needed, hunt wild boar for meat and fetch water for drinks.
The 3 figure retired early as the old couple still have work tomorrow thus, Xander was left in his room prepared by Michael himself.
He couldn't fall asleep and so he choose to gaze the stars above, shining like a polish jewel. The moon shines bright like a sun. The dark sky with a twinkling diamond calm his heart. A lot of things happened. And a lot of things will surely happened but still he couldn't find the reason to feel joy or loneliness. He is like a walking corps, alive but empty, totally empty.
*Ring*
SYSTEM UPDATING
*Ring*
SYSTEM UPDATING
*Ring*
SYSTEM UPDATING
He turn around anywhere to search where the noise came from. But despite his search he found nothing. Darkness invaded his surroundings.
*Ring*
SYSTEM SUCCESSFULLY INSTALLED
His heart started to palpitates. He don't know where the noice came from since the old couple's house don't have electricity nor gadgets.
*Ding*
"Welcome my dear host, I am Lilac, your guardian system. I will assist you all the way until you accomplish your mission"
"Aaaaahhhhh-----"
He immediately shut his mouth using his hands. Trying to stop his voice coming out. As not to alert the old couple in their rest. He was startled with a sudden voice out of nowhere.
The old couple next room hear his voice immediately call out for him in a worried tone.
"Xander, are you okay?"
"Ye...yes uncle Jordan, I'm fine"
"Don't stay up too late. There's a lot of wild animals lurking at night. You better sleep"
"Yes"
A screen flashed infront of him, containing an information he don't understand. In his sight all of them is like a jumbled of words.
*Ring*
SYSTEM LILAC HAS BEEN UPDATED
*Ding*
"Due to the damage of the host player's body from his previous mission while consuming the Red Pill, the system has been temporary unavailable, thus various of things have been changed. Our deepest apologies for the inconvenience"
*Ring*
WELCOME BACK HOST PLAYER 69
*Ding*
"As compensation, we will grant you a total of 5,000 gold stars, 2 level 3 mind reading ability and a free 1 roll to the roulette wheel"
*Ding*
"You successfully found the truth behind Carla Haveir's death. Your reward will be given shortly. Congratulations"
*Ring*
CONGRATULATIONS, HOST PLAYER 69 FOR COMPLETING YOUR SECOND MISSION
*Ding*
"Your reward for completing your second mission is 2nd LEVEL 3rd EYE- PAST. CONGRATULATIONS!"
*Ring*
1st Missing Clue: MEN'S UNDERWEAR
Reward: 500 gold stars
*Ring*
2nd Missing Clue: KNIFE
Reward: 500 gold stars
*Ding*
"You current balance as of now is 6,050. Thank you for your hard work"
He was dumbstruck. He couldn't say a single word. His at a loss. While he stared at the screen, he mind was nowhere in him. What is happening? What is this system? Who are they? How did they do that? Did it know him? Will it help him solve his concern?
"Well, ummm hello? Are you there? Can I asked if you know who I am? What my name is? Or where do I live? Or do I have any family?"
*Ding*
"To insure the safety of all the host player, we, the guardian system don't releases any information regarding the holder's identity even if the one who requested is the Host player itself"
"But...but I want to know who I am"
*Ding*
"Questions that aren't related to your mission can not be answered by the system"
*Ring*
YOU HAVE A MESSAGE
He diverted his attention to the screen with 1 unread message displayed on it. He wanted to touch the screen but his scared. Scared of what will happened to the aftermath.
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To Be Continued
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