The Damage That Has Been Done

After we put an end to the last two bandits, me, Tara, and Genevieve searched around the castle and got a closer look at me and Tara's house to see how severe the damage was. Overall, the damage wasn't too bad. Parts of the walls have been destroyed, parts of the castle have been destroyed, and me and Tara's home lost a few walls. It could have honestly been a lot worst given the scale of the attack.

"Well, I'm sure glad the attack is over," I said.

"Me too," Tara replied.

"I have to agree with both of you," Genevieve responded.

"I'm glad that we all made it out of this alive," I said. "That was one brutal attack and anything could've happened."

"We made it because we have each other," Tara replied.

"You got that right, Tara," Genevieve responded.

"I'm glad that I have both of you in my life," I said to Tara and Genevieve. "From the Willow Creek days to the events that have happened in this future time and world, we've experienced so much together."

"And we have much more to experience together," Tara replied.

"It's been an honor," Genevieve responded. "Come on, group hug time!"

Me, Tara, and Genevieve huddled together and hugged each other.

Me, Tara, and Genevieve are standing by me and Tara's home. I am feeling dizzy. I feel like I am going to faint. Everything is going dark...

I am drifting through space and time. I feel this horrible darkness and presence surrounding me...

It is so dark. It is very dark. I see her again. It is the woman with dark hair, dark horns, and dark wings. She is looking at me. I know she can see me...

"Come to me, Richard," the woman says as she laughs.

The woman with dark hair, dark horns, and dark wings is making me drift towards her. It is getting hot. I feel like I am burning. The woman is laughing at me. I am drifting closer to her. I am feeling very afraid...

"Damn, I fainted again," I say.

"It's a good thing Genevieve caught you, or else you would've hit your head on that rock," Tara replies.

"That wouldn't have been good," Genevieve responds.

"Thanks, Genevieve. I owe you one," I say. "I have a lot to share with both of you in regards to my recent experiences later. For now, let's just figure out what we're gonna do next."