Chapter 4

Genieva's POV

To this day I am still disturbed by what happened. We accidentally stumbled into the human world because the Portal suddenly opened. But we didn't know that it was Earth that our enemies crashed into.

I felt like seeing a ghost when I saw that girl. Everything about him has too much in common with August. The fact that the girl's name is also August.

It's been more than a year since August's tragic accident happened. Is fate playing tricks on us? That girl can't be August. August died because he jumped off a cliff and there was a hill. His body was bruised due to the heavy fall.

A lot has happened in one year. Cayden who couldn't handle the pain suddenly lost consciousness and slept for six months and when he woke up he didn't remember anything about August. It's like all memories of August have been erased.

Now that mortal woman suddenly landed here. I don't feel anything bad about him but the strong resemblance between the two is a big surprise. Appearance and name. If we hadn't found August's body, we would all think it was him now.

I just held on to my senses. A lot happened today. The Orcs are slowly attacking.

"Gen, are you okay?" Lucas asked me. His face showed concern.

I smiled slightly. "I'm good. I just can't help but think about the captive. She looks the same as hers." I answered Lucas.

It came to mind. "Even I was surprised too. If there was no evidence of August's death, I would think it was him. But it's impossible. The only surprising thing is, how does he look like someone in another world?" Lucas also asked confused.

I shrugged my shoulders. "We don't know. We are both far away from their galaxy so it's hard to explain. But everything happens for a reason. I can feel it." I answered.

"You mean, maybe he's a spy for the enemies?" Lucas asked in shock.

I slapped his arm. Even when it's slow. "Not that. She is a human and was accidentally dragged. So this might be a work of fate. And besides, she doesn't have a dark aura or stinking smell so it's impossible." I answer here.

"Yes, you got a point. But what do you think will be done with him? Will he be returned to their world?" It's a question again.

"That is the biggest impossible. No one has been able to open a portal to their dementia and it was just an accident. So there is no chance for him to return home." I answered and felt pity for that woman. I can feel that she desperately wanted to go back but there was no other way.

"I hope nothing bad is done to him. It's not his fault that he ended up here." Lucas promised worriedly.

"I hope so..." and without noticing we are developing sympathy for the human girl.

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August's POV

I just woke up but I was disappointed. I thought it was all just a dream but it turned out to be very real.

I got up and stared sadly at the cold floor. I still can't believe that I'm in a prison now and what's worse is that I'm in another world. In the world of aliens. This is an alien abduction.

I thought of running away but the prison was very tight security. There is no window. There is only one entrance and exit. The soldiers still cut every place and the fact that I didn't memorize the place. And what if I succeed but where will I go? This is not Earth, what if I meet those ugly black people? Heist! I have many problems. If only I was as smart as Sylvester Stalone in his Escape Plan Movie, I wouldn't have escaped yesterday.

Suddenly, I heard footsteps coming in my direction so I looked at the opening. The beautiful girl I saw yesterday was spat on. Well, to make it simple, he was the only one who abducted me, that's why I'm here now in a cell.

I want to roll my eyes at him but I'm not that abnormal to show it. I just chose to make my emotions blank so there is no mess.

"August..." it promised me. She is looking at me intently. I can see recognition in her eyes but that disappears immediately.

I don't know what he meant by why he came here. Does she wanna make sure that I suffer here? Well, in fairness I'm not being tortured here. Even though it's a prison, at least there's a bed, a table, and a bathroom that if you think about it, it's like an apartment if it weren't for the cell.

I just looked at him with blankly face. I just noticed the basket he was carrying and that's why my gaze was fixed. And my animal sense of smell went into action. My mouth started to water. I can inhale the delicious smell of roasted chicken. I just swallowed without myself. But when I remembered, I suddenly slapped myself. It might be a trap. Who knows, maybe there's still poison in it and I'll still be hungry. If that is their goal, then I will not allow them to have a happy face at this moment.

"I brought food." He said and picked up the basket and held it in his arms. "I know you don't trust us but it's safe to eat. No poison or anything." It promised.

It's like my poker face wants to break. How did she know? Is she a mind reader?

"I can't read minds. But it's just written all over your face." It seemed to hold back the laughter he promised.

Damn! Is my appetite for food that great to slip my real emotion? Wow! First time too. This is so not me!

He put the basket inside so the roasted chicken smelled even more.

*krrrooookkkk*

Oh! My stomach and mouth agree with me now. My horrible stomach is still rumbling.

But he said there was no poison, right? Will I still refuse grace? Poison or not, I don't care. If I'm matsutsugi, at least I'm full, right?! My sense of reasoning is weakening when it comes to food.

So I didn't have any more flakes and I opened the basket and the roasted chicken was revealed to me. There's a common apple-like fruit there and is it what they call a pomegranate? It's like this, it's like red mangosteen but it's big. No rice. But because I was drooling over the roasted chicken, I put aside the thought of why there was no rice.

I bite again and again! It's delicious! What seasoning was put on it? Why is it so tasty and juicy? I just tasted this delicious roasted chicken! World-class.

"Amm thsarhaf," I promise it's hard. I was able to speak even though my mouth was full and I hadn't finished chewing.

"Good. I cooked that for you on purpose. I know you're hungry." It sounds like a joyful promise to me.

I couldn't stop myself from looking back at it. Yes, my guess was right. It was smiling and it was like a waste of fun because I enjoyed the food. I swallowed before speaking.

"Really?" I asked.

"Yes. It's our fault why you came here. So I'm sorry." This hinge seems to be ashamed because of sin.

I was surprised. I wasn't expecting any of this. My impressions about her are all bad. But now seeing this side of her made my mind change.

"You are guilty right?" I ask here.

It nodded. "I'm sorry. It was just an impulse. The land is under high alert from intruders. I hope you understand." This explains it.

His explanation is not difficult to understand. And if she is sorry then why would I not forgive her? I can sense she is a good person. And if it's true that I can't return to Earth, I should make friends here, right? I am very foreign to this world and it seems very difficult if I don't have friends here. After all, she looks so pretty so go ahead.

"I will accept your apology if you will bring me food like this every day," I promised with a smile.

His eyes widened with laughter and he almost jumped. Weird, but this girl's reaction seems to be OA.

"Sure, not a problem. So from now on we are friends!" This is a happy promise that you thought you had won the lottery.

wow Automatic. It's not as difficult as I thought. Even though they are not human, they still have human traits. Is it a mess? Or maybe vice versa?

"Ok, I won't take long. I have something to do, but I will be back as soon as possible." He said and just sped off without even waiting for me to answer.

That girl is really weird in her way. It was a long time ago that I thought I would be commander-in-chief if I could give orders. I just continued my meal. Let's just savor the moment while I still can.

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Genieva's POV

Honestly, I don't know what just happened. But I was shocked that it made me so happy to be friends now with August. Or maybe I just missed August, I mean the real August which is my best friend.

The two Augusts are the same in physicality. But in attitude, they are both worlds apart. The old August is so reserved, meek and so noble. While this one is wild and I can sense the barbaric side of this girl. Witnessing what happened when she kicked the orc nonstop until it lost consciousness. Scary, but interesting.

I'm going to the court again to talk to the emperor. I already made my decision. If they can't send August back, then I will take her under my wing.

I entered the courtroom and I saw the elders and the King and they were having a discussion that I had no idea what. They stopped when they noticed me so they faced my direction.

I took my steps towards them and began on what is my objective in meeting them at this moment.

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August's POV

I just froze when I heard some footsteps heading toward my cell. It doesn't look rushed, and the pacing of the steps is normal.

My eyes were immediately focused on the entrance of the tunnel and looked forward to whoever the guests would be. The familiar figures that I saw when I arrived spat there. I haven't met many people yet, so, naturally, I will remember.

"Do you have an idea, why are we gathering now?" An elderly man who was with the King asked me. But the King is gone now. The only people with it are Genieva and the annoying Lucas.

I raised my eyebrows. Seriously? They call this a gathering? A freaking gathering? Are they making fun of me? "Your word is not even appropriate. You mean in this conviction?" I asked sarcastically here. I wanted to torture it but I stopped myself naturally because even though they were aliens, they still made me feel old.

He laughed instead of being offended by me which is very weird. "Okay, so let's say it then. So do you have any idea why we're here?"

"Duh, do you think I can predict?" I answered this sarcastically. I'm not Madam Auring for crying out loud!

It laughed again. "Hmm, you got some attitude dear. But we are here just to announce that...." he said before hanging up. "You will be executed since you are not from our race."

If my jaw could be removed from gaping, it would probably fall off. What execution? Are they planning to end my life? Are they crazy?

"On the other hand, you will take part in the Academy as a student and live." It promised.

I was like in a whirlwind. First, they are going to execute my poor little life. And now, they want me to do what? Attend an alien academy?

"Oh, dear. I am fucked up." I just whispered.