12| Spy

JONEA

I saw Aland standing on a stage with lots of people watching. Aland's body was full of wounds. His silver hair looked dirty, mixed with dried blood. He was only wearing trousers without a shirt. His hands were tied behind his back.

I tried to lunge forward and cut through the crowds of people filling the square. I'm so freaked out. Inside my mind, I just wanted to get close to Aland and set him free.

When I was only one step away from reaching him, a beam of light suddenly shone sharply towards me. My eyes burned and blinded me for a moment.

"No! Don't take Aland away."

The light engulfed Aland's existence. I really can't see it. My eyes feel hot and sore.

As soon as I opened my eyes, everything was gone. I was stunned to see Loko standing before the window while opening the curtains.

Immediately I sat up straight with a look of confusion and half sleepy. Is all this just a dream? But it felt like Aland's existence was so real.

I began to rub my eyes when Loko turned to f