Chapter 10. Rookie

“Come, let’s get inside.” Faust said as he led Carousel towards the narrow path leading to the entrance doors of his shelter. “You should be careful not to lose your balance; it’s a little bit steep getting at the top.” He said.

Carousel then looked down at the edges of the narrow path and heard the flowing of waters below it, the path they were taking was surrounded by water. Carousel held a tight grip at the container she was holding, she was very careful not to drop the container.

“Let me help you with that.” Faust insisted.

Carousel then gave the container back to Faust.

“I’m glad we made it here.” said Faust. “I couldn’t have escaped that beast if it wasn’t for you.” He said.

“What did I do?” replied Carousel with an awkward look on her face.

“Just when I fell prey to that beast’s tactic, I heard your voice, you were calling my name. And that’s when I knew that everything around me wasn’t real; that it was all just an illusion,” said Faust, w