Rust. I am surrounded by rust.
It's the first solid thought that meandered its way into my mind as I slowly regained consciousness. I gingerly picked myself up from the floor, trying to ignore the strong smell of iron assaulting my nostrils. The floor felt hard and coarse to the touch, the air was cold and not a sound can be heard except for my own breathing. I tried to open my eyes, and I realized they're already open - it's just too dark to see even my own hands. I honestly don't know how I got here; I remember during work I was reviewing over the gathered data reports handed to me then, suddenly I ... well that's about it. The rest is all a blur.
Just where the hell am I?
I tightened and loosened the grip of my closed fists; checking if this was even real, apparently it was. I took a step forward wandering through this darkness, no point sticking around in one place forever. What I desire this instant was to seek the reason as to why I was brought to this place. Each little step I took, a faint echoing voice resounded through the silent plane, frankly it was unsettling. Even more so when I started hearing an odd hymn, this thing was indescribable to be put in words, however the sound was not enchanting in the least. Yet - why is that it lures me closer to its source.
Now it started to pique my curiosity, every single utter I heard; made my heart beat pause for a brief moment, then suddenly pumping away like a jag-hammer, it was getting louder. Placing my hand right over the left side of my chest of where my heart lies, I murmur to myself a chant in which to bring back my cool composure. Just as I was about to resume my walk once more, something had bumped right into my lower right shin, painfully, and the mysterious hymn had stopped abruptly.
I cursed under my breath while hissing, so much for regaining my calm-self, I knelt down onto one knee as I tried to feel what I had discovered. At first I thought that it would be a metallic object of some sort, but I was mistaken. Feeling it carefully, it was soft, like flesh and ...cold. If only I could see it, maybe I might know what I'm dealing with, unexpectedly my wish was granted. Greeted by a pair of luminous of shamrock green orbs though I was taken back by their sudden appearance - something made me lean closer to them.
Systems active... Intruder detected. Identified as... unable to identify target. Threat level:UNKNOWN. Switching to defense mode.
Strangely after that, the dreary silence had broken as a soft glow of light emanated from the floor, this revealing the surrounding area, and I heard the sounds of cogs and gears grinding against each other, the scent of rust grew stronger. Finally, my ability of sight had returned, now I won't be stumbling into anything this time, also not forgetting that standing right before me was... a person. It was no ordinary person that I understood. Since he gave off a precariousness presence, despite there being light I couldn't make out his face but those shamrock eyes of his gazed upon me with a frigid stare as if though they were meant to instill fear. The both of us stood there exchanging looks, and nothing more, this dawdling would get me nowhere.
"uh..."
No response. Perhaps, this should be approached in a different manner, I outstretched out my right hand to him and spoke in a friendly tone, "Hello there, I'--"
DEFLECT
My arm was smacked away by the guy, it seems any forms of close contact would be considered as a possible threat towards him. This ain't going to be easy, there had to be some way to converse without harm towards my well being. Thinking it over as I observed his defensive stance, maybe if I were to be more blunt or direct to him he would answer in a positive attitude. It was worth a try.
"What is this place?"
CLASSIFIED
"What are you?"
CLASSIFIED
"Who are you?"
Deactivating defense mode. Target Threat Level:C. I am unit replica no. 002393 Ordo ab Chao; Rank: Commander, identified as Zweig Gavaldier.
Intriguing, a replica of the leading commander, Zweig Gavaldier of Ordo ab Chao, I squinted my eyes slightly to gain a better view his shadowed facial features more clearly and it appears their resemblances were uncanny. It is true as to what this thing claims itself to be. Though, it would have looked better if were to smile at all. If you are interested in who is this person is, well let's try to keep it short and simple on it.
Mr.Gavaldier is the leading commander of the Ordo ab Chao is the known mastermind behind on the sudden occurring disappearances and several murder cases of children all around the world. That's is all the given info. feed to public media, in reality; he is...
Second Intruder detected. Locating target. Target located. Engaging combat. Switching to battle mode. ATTACK.
Another one like me? I swayed my head about, seeing where this person may be. Could it possibly be her? Sadly, I was mistaken.
"In the name of our Lord, I the eighteenth Requiem shall end your life seize the creator's forbidden fruit!" Ridiculous, I pinched the bridge of my nose while sighing. Just all what I needed, a crusader wanna-be engaging with an android or bio-droid... ah screw it, everything is just peachy. There is a limit as much one can handle such ludicrous situations such as the one he is experiencing.
First of me having lost a bit of my memory, next was hearing wear things like that stupid lullaby of... wait. If I recall correctly, that song. It was familiar, somewhat even. Nostalgic, is that how you would describe that certain emotion? My track of thought had been cut off when a spear swooped down only missing the cheek by an inch. "You shan't escape me!" the Requiem man exclaimed out loudly as he continued to clash with the "thing."
ELIMINATE THREAT. ELIMINATE THREAT.
One thing for sure is, even if I were to explore the whole place. I won't be able to evade the two unharmed. This was horrible predicament, I can't run away from. What am I to do?
-TO BE CONTINUED
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