ANNA'S MYTHICAL WORLD

At South North Ville there was a girl who lived a miserable life, unloved, unsheltered and yet strives to live on her own way. She was 12 yrs old but pitifully looked like a skinny 8 yrs old.

She's called Anna back when she was in the orphanage and her unfortunate life started when she was still an unborn child.

Year 1879 Feudal lords where the head of the current society. Democracy ain't an option for the nobels and aristocrats. The poor gets poorer and the rich has the status and power.

I was born in a fish market . People said while my mother works as a fishmonger she birthed to me like it was nothing. After birth she covered me with an unused cloth and tried to throw me away along with the gills, blood and other fish remains.

She hide me under a thick cloth covering the table where she sells the fishes.

That era where death penalty is bestowed upon women who practice abortion and abandoning a kin was taboo.

Accidentally me as child who could not take the the heavy cloth covering me was undone. I wail throughout the entire fish market it happens that there was a peeler off duty who buy fish from my mother. The police quickly found me underneath. Not long my mother was brutally tortured and was executed by hanging her neck. The mass throw lots of invective to her. Despite the criticism received by my mother for her wrongdoings the people did not care about the child at all it was for a small talk in the paper. I was given to a poor orphanage and I grow up there looking like a deform kid.

I tried to stay alive untill 11 yrs old. I would never forget the watery porridge, lichen on the bread and the dirty water I drank from the well. Not only me but there are lot of kids in the orphanage who were stagnant and underdeveloped. People would call me freak due to my unique form. I'm already at my teens yet looks so small like a dwarf. The color of my hair is uneven it was mixed with black, gray and white. It was strangely long and healthy. My pupils are pigmented with the color of the night and I was often teased by my small ears, feet, and fingernails. My nose is so small others would ask if I could still breath. On contrary to my mother Im not white but the color of the soil. They would often call me dirty. The nuns in the orphanage would often says that the gods had abandon this child. But then I'll tell you a secret every night I dreamed of a man who he was my father he told me a secret that I was his hope.

Truly It was a good memory even with the heavy rain that surrounds the cobblestone streets. I would crouch on my feet waiting for the sun to rise up. I left the orphanage 3 months ago and here I am starving no different but still I'm free and still hoping. I was able to live due to the aunt in the neighborhood. She was a scary auntie for sure but thanks to her giving me work I was able to bought my food.

-South north Ville Street Noises-

-Carriage noises-

-Daily inquirer Billboard workers-

- people swarming in the streets -

As usual The street is buzzing with the daily inquirers, undying gossips, fights, carriage noises and various types of emotion you see in each and every passerbys on this street.

Definitely Human is unique, unpredictable and a mystery. You wouldn't know what they were thinking. How they are still holding on to there life or when will they're meet there miserable faith.

Rather than other lives. When, when will I live my life to the fullest. I thought to myself

" A piece of newspaper kid while flipping 1 silver coin.

after receiving the newspaper he flip through it sighing " Tsk! when will South Carolina be at peace. Every year there's always a battle happening. Hey! Kid is the world even at peace I mean they have there own territory this lord's trying to be a dictator?

" well sir I just wanted to live while trying to eat 3 times a day. I mumbled.

"yah! good for them living in such luxury while raising the taxes in agriculture. This Country is Doomed!

Hit the nail old man I thought too.

Everyday I would sell newspapers, cigarettes puff on the streets near the towns Museo and some candies. I would always carry it on a wood board with leash to my shoulders so I could carry everything. But other reason why I'm near the Museo was because I'm always meeting with a very nice person Ms Karrie a pale lady of an average height and a brunette. She looks very wise and she works as historian in the Museo.

I often wait for her until dawn but today strangely I did not see here so I head to Mrs. Pittman's store the aunt I told lately.

Yes, the grumpy face I saw that's definitely her.

A middle age women that lives solely for her children. Her husband being paralyzed had lead there family to sadness and that's make her the breadwinner of her family. After surrendering the goods I was allowed to take a bath on the well. I would buy my food and went to street to sleep. I will put used newspapers around to feel warm. It will take more time for me to sleep so I played a little with the pile of water in the ground. Honestly, I was mesmerized by the reflection of the moon behind my back that was visible on the water." It's beautiful" I said.

In the reflection I saw a big creature screeching

more like a snake that swallowed the whole moon causing a black out. I was taken a back and hurriedly jump of from where I am laying. I looked at the skies to check out for the moon but It's really dark. It made me stiff and afraid while looked from my left and right but all I could see is the tranquility. There are no people around me except from the interference of a worn out lamp post.

As early as 6:00am A carriage stopped by the museo and stepped down from the carriage is a brunette women in a bun letting his curly baby hair loose in her forehead showing the shape of her pretty pale face and eyes of Ruby. She wears a high neckline white long sleeve with raffles in her neck that was designed with a cameo brooch. Her shoulders were balance by buckles and a corset that shows her shape partnered with a leather bracers extended to her middle finger. She has a maroon bustle skirt that has buckles attached to it. A very dignified and mystic women in her early 30's look indeed.

She proceeded to enter the museo and meet the Historian Karrie.

Ms Karrie showing a warm smile makes a greetings.

"As pretty as ever my there older sister. She hugged her and kisses her forehead.

" My dear little sister. Oh I am so missing you. How is that you were stock in a very old town. She replied

Ms. Karrie burst in laughter.

Meanwhile, as usual like any other day I went to work and I who lacks sleep stares blankly to the street. Wondering what was that am I just dreaming that night. Is my mind playing tricks? Am I going crazy? I was worried.

Then after worrying for sometime. I saw Ms Karrie with a women in her 30's she is very pretty but something seems different in her. While walking the lady was disturb by a thing that falls off from here clothes. Without hesitation I went over and lend them a hand by picking that thing.

After picking up the brooch at closer look this is gold and silver it has the symbol of an eagle spreading it's wings in a round shape while 2 snakes in infinity form from the eagles neck to its tail. It's very unique and luxurious due to the rolling it scratch but not terrible. So I hurriedly went and presented the brooch to the lady.

"Oh thank you very much young lady I thought I would lost it she was relieved

" its a precious jewelry of yours that could be a waste I replied to here

"Oh sister I would like to introduce to you the child I told you. This is Anna the girl who sells newspaper nearby.

" Oh so your Anna, I'm Mathilda Grim reaper the older sister of Karrie.

"Your the older sister? no wonder the both of you felt similar.

" Oh sister as I have told you she's the girl who likes legends myths and unique stories.

Mathilda tilted his head to me and said in a sorry manner

"I'm sorry Anna my Sister is the type who will burst your eardrums. She talks to much She jokingly said it.

" Hahahha I just laughed.

" But I like telling stories. i wouldn't think that could be the case.

' oh no Ms. Karrie I very much like it. The stories you always shared with me. they all felt like magical.

" Do you think it's amazing those stories. Mathilda surprisingly ask me.

" Yeah I think it's great I cant wait to see fairies and I wonder if there are sirens or men sirens ah? was it appropriate to call them sirens or mermaids I mumbled.

"you really are a curious one. she said

"Uhm Anna I have something to talk if your fine with it said Ms Karrie.

I was curious at what could it be but I went along and said ok.

"We went inside the museo and I brought to her office.As expected of a librarian and Historian she is organized and diligent. Her office is very neat and it's my first time so my eyes went every corner of what ever that would amazed me.

"As I mentioned lately I have something to talk to you. He paused

"yes

" You see my sister is you know is quite old and she is about aumh! let's say a century years old.

My mind went blank for a second to rewind some messages she said century years old and I'm not deaf for a kid I know for the fact that's a lot of zeros.But still a 12 yrs old with a body of 8yrs old let's pretend to be numb.

as you can see she continues she works in an academy and wondering if she could find someone who could accompanied her in her big house. Since she's an old lady without her own family but of course as a payment she will sent you to school and of course free food house and allowances.

I was mesmerized by the offer without knowing I nodded "of course" I said

"well she already knows your situation and I could guarantee that she is a good women. But I would like to remind you that the school your about to go to is somewhat different.

I would not mind how does it looks I'm about to go to school and that's enough so I agreed easily.

"of course I excitedly said.

So it did happen the adoption process and not long before I became Anna Grim Reaper. It feels unusual having last name since birth I did not carry any surname. I'm quite lucky having Anna as a name from the orphanage.

But I wonder how and why Ms. Mathilda didn't get married she's beautiful and on top of it. She has a stable life finance and intelligent. So I had assumed that she might have the look out for great and end up being single. at glance she looks young around her 30's but why? I wonder why would Ms Karrie mentioned century I bet she's only making fun of her sister or so I thought.

3 days before the revelation

Around 9:30pm Ms Karrie bids goodbye to the both of us Before we depart South North Ville. We take the night carriage and we're to get board in a Boat. I did not have luggage at all but since I do need change Ms. Mathilda bought me clothes meant for the day of our departure. A very thick furry coat, knitted hat, warm woollen muffler and a pair of animal skinned boots. She told me that i don't need to worry of my clothes and there are lots of clothing stores at the town near the academy.

As we arrived an hour after our departure I got a glimpse of the boat . It's quite rowdy around and here I thought since it's evening there would be less people around.

"You don't need to worry Anna there are lots of students there I bit your excited. The Truth is , majority of the population in the academy are special. You know, There might be some incident but the children are careful and they are taught quite well.

" Yes I see,

but for some reason I might be hallucinating or is what I am seeing is the result of me for being delusional.

The women holding her baby that was sitting next to us in the passengers waiting area. Her. child....her child,,, has a one eye(Cyclops) And the girl holding her case waiting along with us has a snake hair(Gorgon's). And whats with the conductor, wait or is it a paddler?(Charon)- ferryman of the dead. He looks tranquil I felt like I'm about to cross the river of the dead.

Epi tou skafous! the ferryman announced

As soon as Ms Mathilda heard that words we went on board. Upon going in the boat I can't help but made glances to each and every passenger and to the ferryman.

Ms. Mathilda shoke my shoulders and whispered.

"don't make eye contact with the Charon, she said

As soon as I heard it I tilted my head on the other sides and never made eye contact but now that Im closer there was about 15 passengers on board including the snake girl who covered his body in a coat and I also found out there was a winged man in here too and I'm sure a one eyed man and others are just somewhat normal despite the standard of the anatomy of being normal in appearance the person next to me smells like dog(lycan) and next to it I'm sure she sniffed and those whiskers are that sensitive I know its a human cat (werecats). I may have an idea what it's like I mean the academy. As I sigh I hope it's not a zoo .

We arrived at the town of Brookhaven it's more advanced than any other town the buildings are made of various types of sedimentary stones. It has lots of shopping area from clothing to restaurants and other big buildings like banks and museums. The town is quite busy and if you were to get lost no one would care. Im a bit buffle actually not because how the population here is more civilized but we stopped by a blood bank.

Ms Mathilda smiled at me and told me she still need to buy a blood supply.

I don't want to think but sure why not I agreed I might want to receive an acceptable explaination later.

She took me to a shopping center and there I bought lots of clothing and that includes my uniform.

"Arachnid Clothing Apparel" it was written in an old plaquette

We went inside and the clothes being displayed inside is more amazing than the one I saw outside. They all look so delicate I wonder what kind of tailor is making them.

"Oh, I'm remembering the gold old days I was so young when I went here to get the size of my uniform.she exclaimed

"I know this figure, a pale women who ain't getting old.

For a bit I was taken aback by the shadow of the women coming towards us. I don't want to scream as I'm crying inside "oh gosh" I thought. But Ms Mathilda besides me looks so calm that I wish I was as placid as her.

as opposite as her shy voice the tailor in this shop is a young women who has a pretty face but a body of a Tarantula (Arachne)

I hate cockroaches and other insect but most of it I'm scared of spider and me crying inside.

"It has been ages Mathilda how are you? she greeted.

" still lovely she bragged I see so you inherited your family business.

" yes, and I have a whole bunch of kids to fed probably a hundred.

Me while listening she said a hundred. The thought that she wasn't sure if how many hundreds it was.

"and who's this? said the tarantula and she examined me from head to toe.

" My adopted daughter,

" I see that's unusual of you but I guess the Great Celeste can also get lonely she said

so What is she?

" She's an origin from Great apes and lesser apes. She said.

"oh I see a "human" She literally expressed it much bolder. This should be a first time in the history of the academy I bet kingkong would run fast here knuckle walking she giggled.

"Oh please don't tell him he might take Anna away from me. she said

Isn't that kidnapping I thought.

"and also don't let Big foot know? Ms Mathilda said.

" well you can't hide her forever You know news spreads wide and bet the great apes would be delighted to have one of their lineage went to the academy.

So humans were like Apes to them.

After there small talk I wanted to skipped the part where she need to get my measurements.

It was uncomfortable but the lady spider name ARIA is a very gentle lady. We spend our time around the shop to wait for my clothes. While waiting Ms Mathilda took some clothing for the both of us. She presented me a fit and flare red lace corset skirt and a tunic black blouse with slashed sleeves.

" Do uniforms usually takes time to make? I suddenly asked Ms Mathilda.

" It does but that's Aria The Arachne they are called the fastest weaver. There family is very popular dress maker in Brookhaven. she said

" Aumh Ms. Mathilda It's actually quite surprising but I think I get the gist of it but what exactly in the world am I really going through. I'm confused and I was holding it all this time.

" Well she paused I'm more surprised you haven't asked me tell now. she said

and I was like making this "ah right" face why did I not mentioned it.

"Aside from the spider lady-

"Arachne -

" I also saw a one eyed kid-

"cyclops

"hair full of snakes-

"Gorgon's

"I smelt doggies-

"Werewolves"

"Whiskers under those black cape-

"Werecats"

"The ferryman?'' I asked

"Charon the guide of the dead.''

"Really?'' I said in disbelief

"The old man's part time when there are no souls. She told me in a calm manner.

It's unbelievable to think an immortal rode a boat for the dead. I was like all is well thanks I'm still a live.

I paused a looked at Ms Mathilda.

"Don't tell me your a Grim reaper I said in a shocked manner.

He burst out laughing

"hey, hey, hey, are you assuming based on my surname thats not it hahahahaha she said.

I felt like I made a fool out of my self

"Then what are you? I ask

"Remember when we passed by a blood bank. Oh I remember you have this wondering reaction.

" Yes and what of it?!why the blood bank?

"Have you heard of vampires?

"What! the one that sucks blood!

"Exactly were feed by it oh fyi I'm a dhampyres a hybrid from a female vampiress and mortal human male.

"No way, so you adopted me to turn into a vampire? or maybe to eat me. I said.

"Fool she burst laughing. Despite me being like that I can also eat normal human food it's just I need to sustain my other half too. Still Dhampyres are weak for too much sunlight. She said

"Don't you worry Norse academy treats fairly mostly hybrids and you might not know you'll meet trusted friends in there. So just enjoy this opportunity. I'm more surprised by your calm manners. She said.

I bet I said to my self I only exist for 12 years and I'm already having a hard time for my self so I don't have the ability to complain.