Vanished into the Hands of Darkness (Closed//Stalkers Enabled)

“My greatest fear was caused when my sister died a few weeks ago, or at least brought up a few levels.” Rose slowed down looking up at the sky to see where the sun was, directly overhead, meaning it was only noon.

"That's terrible." Emilia meant it, too. "I'm sorry."

“How much longer till we reach town, do you think?”

"I dunno. Maybe another mile or so." Emilia was glad for the change of subject.

“So what exactly is our plan once we reach town? It’s not like we have any money nor are we presettable to get a job anywhere.”

"Maybe a church will help us," Emilia said simply while she walked over a rock.

“What do you mean?” Rose looked over at Emilia.

"Sometimes churches help homeless people or those in need. I used to work at a church, therefore I happen to know that."

Rose thought of the few times she went to church, her family wasn’t extremely religious. “That right, I forgot about that.”

"Yeah. You usually don't see them around, though. But churches will definitely help for a while."

“Ok then first stop church.” Rose threw her hand up to make a point.

Emilia nodded. "Maybe I could get a job at a market or something to get us money."

“But we don’t look presettable enough to get a job.” She motioned to the muddy, dirty clothes and her hair which was the same with a few added knots.

"We'll get presentable enough at a church." Emilia shrugged. "And if the store or whatever is desperate enough."

“I guess.” Rose was thinking about what it’s like to have a job, considering she never thought of getting one.

Emilia sighed gently and walked a little faster; it was starting to get really hot.

Rose walked faster to trail behind Emilia, already starting to sweat.

Emilia steered over to a dense tree casting its shadow over a creek, which led from the lake. "Maybe we could pause here." Emilia truly wanted to, as well. It was gorgeous in this spot.

Rose was glad Emilia suggested that, she had wanted to stop,a while ago. “A pause sounds nice right now.”

Emilia nodded and sat down near the creek then threw her legs into the cold water.

Rose copied Emilia’s actions, splashing some water up onto her face.

Emilia looked out into the forest, enjoying the birdsong and sunshine.

‘Hey,’ Lisa whispered.
“What?” Rose responded back.

Emilia ignored Rose's whispered comment and shut her eyes.

‘Do you remember that time the time you went to Puerto Rico?’
“Ya, why?”
‘I don’t know, I just wanted to think of something different.’
“Ok, that’s weird.”

Emilia laid down and half-opened her eyes to look up. Nature was so much prettier than from what she remembered.

“Hey Emilia, do you think we could eat some bread, or should we save it for later?” Rose's stomach growled with her question.

"Yeah, here you go." She handed the other some bread.

“Thanks,” she took the bread a nibbled on it wanting to make it last.

Emilia shut her eyes again, the sunlight burning orange behind her eyelids.