Laura's Journey   Short story 2: Sing for my dream (Part 2)

“I’m sorry.” Yui uttered with a depressing tone. “Why don’t you try writing lyrics that are easier to understand?” I was thinking that her rock music with repeating lyrics is the problem. If she tackles something new she might find something for her. “But I’ve been performing this way for so long now, I wouldn't understand what’s easy to understand…” I put my finger on my chin and take deep thinking about her problem. Everyone does the same thing to save this poor musician. Looking at her she indeed has a passion for what she’s doing. If she doesn’t she will never gonna last this long. Chloe’s eyes gleam and then said her great idea. “Since we have many people here, let's have everyone write some lyrics!” That’s certainly a great idea, but I have never written something before. I wonder if I can do something decent. But still, I need to try and find out. I must help Yui. The night was then spent people i

Laura's Journey   Chapter 1: Light chasing flies

In a faraway land on the edge of the map. There is a small town living in peace called Rum village.The lifestyle in this village is simple and fun. Kids are always playing around while parents and adults are working hard for their bright future. Life in this village is mundane and peaceful.My name is Lauraand I'm 12 years old. I don't have a hobby or anything, but I like learning new things. My favorite thing to do is to eat. Even though that’s a fact. My body is not growing or getting fatter for some reason.When I have free time, I usually help on the farm to harvest some potatoes. The village produces its own crops on this wide farm. Most of the people living in this village are helping on the farm."This is the last basket."The girl with blue hair who is carrying a basket of potatoes towards the cart is my friend named Mayu.She's an orphan and is usually seen working on the farm. She is kind and a dreamer. I also play wit

Laura's Journey   Chapter 2: Laura and Luna

After resting for some time on the Farm. Mayu and decided to go back to our home.We did something very dangerous together earlier this morning. Trying to forget everything that happened to our little journey. I know that it will cause some major trouble for us. Keeping it a secret is for the best of everything.That’s what we promised each other.While we are on our way out of the farm.I noticed my mother carrying a lot of stuff.Seems like she’s from the grocery store."Mama! Mama!"I calledmy mother and help her by takingthe grocery bags she's carrying."Laura... Mayu-chan..."With curiosity on what are eating later. I take a peekinsidethe bags.There was vegetable and in top of them. I saw raw chickenand breeding.Chicken with breading only means one thing. It’s gotta be my favorite food of all time."Wow, it's chicken!Are we having fried chicken t

Laura's Journey   Chapter 3: End of peaceful days

Laura's Journey   Chapter 4: Departure

After the night of the tragedy.The state knight stays in the village to do some investigation. Cries of the people who lost their love once were heard. The flames that burn each house were put off but the tragedy and trauma it leaves to the people was left behind.Even I can’t believe what happened. I can’t believe the fact that the smile that used to put relief in my heart was now gone.I was regretful at that moment. I didn’t even get a chance to make up with my mother after the fight we had earlier. I was so selfish and childish.This is my fault, I have no one to blame but myself.In Mayu’s arms, I continue to cry and cry until my heart out.…The next day.Mayu and I decided to bury my mother near the biggest tree in the village. We made a coffin with the sapwood and made a pretty-looking coffin for her. We filled it with plenty of colorful flowers. After that, we lay her down.Lookin

Laura's Journey   Chapter 5: First night Alone

Before the morning shine.I arrived at the town next to the Rum town called Heirbell town.Unlike the peaceful and relaxing scenery of the Rum town.Heirbell town is a town known as a trading site for many adventurers and merchants.People often visit to shop here because of its cheap offers unlike other shops in other towns.There are a crowd of people everywhere and it's very easy to lose in these place if you don’t have enough sense of direction.Its earsplitting sound of the seller and buyers are heard every corner. They are selling many things from small items to bigger items. It includes adventuring stuff like weapons, support items, and adventuring gears.While I was wandering around the busy streets. I notice a group of children walking in the lane. They all have a gloomy expression on their face. Their clothes are dull and tear up.Looking closely at the children, I noticed that their feet are chain one each othe

Laura's Journey   Chapter 6: Outside world is dangerous

The next day.I wake up early and headed to the forest to hunt mushrooms and herbs to sell.I started to notice that mushroom with darker color is used in poison and cursing. Meanwhile, the lighter colored mushrooms are used in Recovery and enhancement.I used to do this repeatedly and started to notice my competitors.The Heirbell is a trading town. The mushrooms and herbs are always in demand because adventurers and travelers used to buy tons of them in this town.But like what I said there are competitors. some of them already got territory, where they hunt every day. As a simple powerless girl like me. There is no way they will help me out.They once caught me hunting mushrooms in their territory. They got angry and tried to attack me. They are all so heartless.Good thing that I have a talent for running fast. I’m able to escape and save my life from possible danger.I started to make savings and enough money to feed

Laura's Journey   Chapter 7: Master and student

Walking with the woman named Koyuki.We arrived at a house at the top of the hill. Hearing our footsteps two little girls came to greet us."Welcome home.""Welcome home Mama."The girls who seemed to be 6 years old welcomed it with cheerful smiles on their faces. The two girls look identical to each other. The only difference between them is their hair color. The other one has peach hair and the other has white-silver hair.Mama? Koyuki-san looks so young I didn't know that she already has a child."I'm home Nonon, Yaya."Greeted Koyuki back and enter the house.The two girls then got curious and stare at me with puzzled eyes. The girl with pinkish hair walked toward me and said:"Mama, who is this girl?""Yeah, I'm also curious."Of course, they will be curious. I'm a starter after all. But their stare makes me feel embarrassed for a moment.I'm quite nervous and stayed silent but I guess it's rude i