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It was raining, the sky was dark and cloudy, lightning roared in the angry clouds. 

Everything went white.

The sky returned, this time clear, the sun still up. The dock was burned, but still together, able to hold two people.

The sea salt burned in his lungs, he had almost forgotten what it was like to breathe, the air hitting his skin, the burning in his lungs grounding him. There he was. Looking down the dock, back up at the camp, he was on his knees, still weak from the fight.

He's pretty sure he was hit my lightning a few times, breathless.

"Bryan."

He almost jumped at the man. He was so out of it he completely missed Mario. Standing on the other side of the dock, looking at him.

'Oh, right.' 

He could only think, as memories slowly came back to him.

It was the beggining of summer, he was walking to camp, understandably nervous. This was his time to prove to his mother he can be strong, and win the camps competition, fighting for their godly parent. Aphrodite in his situation. He was determined to honor her.

"Hi...?"

"Hello. Bryan, correct?"

The voice. A woman. Cloaked in black head to toe. Suspicious, she gave him the creeps, but his mother tought him to never be rude.

"Uh... yeah, whos asking?"

He answered. Confused and uneasy.

"Ah. Just a merchant. Your on your way to Camp Oasis. Correct?"

He couldn't help but have goosebumps. 'Why- how dose she know?'

"Er... yeah? How-... nevermind. But yes, why asking?"

It probably wasn't the smartest idea to tell her. Not like he can take it back anymore tough.

"Well, your plan is to fight and win the trails of the gods, correct?"

"Uh... yeah? What about it..."

"Well, I have something that will help you."

'Huh?' Noone in their right mind would approach a guy, only to offer him something that could help without there being a catch. Bryan knew better.

"Whats the catch?..."

The woman in black didn't seem suprised.

"Ah, not really a catch per say. More of, you have something I want."

This should have been where Bryan books it, this was rising so many red flags in Bryans mind. But he was in too deep. And curious as to what she had to offer.

"Oh..., i dont have much on me right now-"

Before he could finish the woman interrupted. 

"Not money."

This only wireded Bryan out more, what else could she want that he could offer of all people?

"Then... what do you want?"

"Some of your memories. Not too many. Just some of your happy memories as all."

Well, Bryan definitely wasn't expecting that one. Not his beauty, not his wings, his memories instead? Some of the happy ones? Something in his gut told him it was a trick. He shouldn't trust her. 

But the Greek will to win and honor his mother screams at him- 'come on! Your being offered help! Take it! This won't come by this easily again! Besides, the price is almost a steal! It's just some memories anyways, what a bargain!' The rational and the determination to win for his mother fight with eachother.

But the Greek myth hero's have never been known for their rationality.

"... I'll take it."

The woman's figure shifted, Bryan regretted taking it now, but he had already said yes, no going back now. And who knows, maybe it really will be worth it.

Oh how wrong he was.

He didn't know at the time, but this would be the worst decision of his life. As it would the the cause of Camp Oasis'es worst tragedy.

The woman didn't take a few of his good memories, she had taken them all. And now that all he remebers is bad, he felt angry at everyone, he hated them all, he wanted revenge for every single little thing they had done, even if it was a little thing. He craved power for himself, so he could ruin their lives, feuled by hate he was blinded, he hadn't intended to make enemies originally, but now, with only the bad memories, he almost made everyone his enemy, and those who werent were just for him to use to get what he wants.

Hed seduce those with power to steal it, hed make enemies of Mario, unbeknownst to him being the son of Zeus himself. He even stole his own sisiers date just to spite her, because he was jelous, jelous how others get to be happy but he dosent, he hated it, so he ruined everything for them. If he couldnt be happy, neither could they. 

He even killed those who despite everything he did, tried to help even just a little. He killed Kay, the camp councillor, who tried to talk him out of it, hed be lying if he said he didnt fall for it tough. So when Mario and Xylo came in, he felt like he was tricked, and in anger killed her without a second tought. 

He even stabbed his ex-boyfriends brother, and hurt many in unforgiveable ways. 

He even released the titans from the pits of Tartarus, reeking havoc for everyone involved.

But his glory was short lived, as he was challenged by Mario, and lost to him. Mario was about to kill him, rightfully so. But something wasn't quite right to Mario, wich lead to him breaking the so called 'help' wich the woman had given him. A sword. He had called it the Seductive Rose, and was obsessed with it to points of insanity.

Wich leads us to now.

The memories flooded Bryan was a tidal wave, overwhelming him with thr good memories he had lost for an entire year, he tought he was going to cry, cause he couldn't remeber what it was like to be happy anymore, but the guilt was far worse then the overwhelming memories. 

He had hurt. Everyone. And it was only because he was a irresponsible fool and took a cursed sword from a stranger. 

It was stupid, he knows that now, 'I should have trusted my gut' and 'I FUCKED UP I FUCKED UP. SHIT SHIT.' is all he could think.

still floating in his own mind, and lost in tought he had completely forgotten that a huge fight had just went down, Mario on the other side of the dock.

"BRYAN." 

it seems he's lost his patience, as he yelled Bryan's name this time, Bryan finally snapped back, jumping a bit.

"Ah! Oh, uhm... er... Mario i- uh..."

Bryan's completely lost, he dosent really know what to do in this situation, noone had prepared him for tought him how to deal with awkward interactions after being un-possesed by a cursed sword. 

"Fuck... Mario, I'm so goddamn sorry... fuck sorry- Oh good gods I'm so dumb- shit... "

Mario only seemed to be confused by the situation he's found himself in, but he presses for answers 

"What. THE GREAT HELLS. WAS THAT?!"

Bryan, on the verge of tears, sickened with guilt eating at him, takes a minute to compose

"Sorry, i- I dont have that great of an explanation to this honestly... its stupid honestly- a woman. She had said she was a merchant-... I should have seen the signs it so freaking obviously goddamit-"

Bryan spirals, losing his train of tought, but Mario, now curious and desperate to get to the bottom of this grabs him by the shoulders roughly, breaking Bryan out of his pacing, looking at him in the eyes, Bryan, uncomfortable avoid his gaze as much as he can.

"Stop. So- you met some sort of a merchant. Continue."

Mario speaks to him sternly 

"Oh, shit right, god sorry-"

Mario, frustrated, just squeezes Bryans shoulders 

"Just tell me the story goddamit! Save the apologies for later. What happend."

Bryan finally gathers himself, 

"A merchant, woman, approached me on my way to Camp, she had known my name, where I was going, fuck... I was stupid and ignored the signs... she had offered me that cursed goddamn sword, in exchange she'd get my good memories, ... I didn't know she was going to steal them all!! "

Bryan shouts the last part, his voice breaking, wet eyes stinging his eyes as dirt gets in them from the fight, his hands tugging his own toga

Mario only groans, frustrated, as he let's go if Bryan's shoulders 

"So... your telling me. That ALL OF THIS ONLY HAPPENED BECAUSE YOU TOOK A GODDAMN SWORD FROM A SHADY MERCANT?!"

While yes, Mario yelling scared Bryan to the core, he couldn't be mad at him at all, he did deserve it, he ruined Mario's life, and his loved ones too, so Bryan just stared at Mario, his eyes empty and miserable. It dose make Mario settle a bit.

"... Ugh, one things for sure tough. That merchant wasn't just any type of merchant if she could just take memories from you. Must have been some sort of demigod atleast."

Mario says, trying to make sense of who it might have been. Bryan stays quiet, not wanting for things to escalate

"... Whoever that was, they wanted me dead. They had you open the gate of Tartarus releasing the titans... they wanted a war."

Bryans bones chilled at Mario assessing the facts, but it made sense.

"Do you really have no idea who it might have been?"

Bryan tried everything he could, digging thru his memories of the encounter but nothing.

"... no..."

Mario only sighed, annoyed rightfully so.

"You know noone will just- forgive you."

Bryan was startled by the sudden statment, but he knows that it wont be easy.

"... yeah... i dont expect them to..."

"You hurt everybody."

Bryan tenses at that, images flash in his mind of the faces of all those hes hurt 

"... i know "

"... its best you leave."

Bryan takes a minute to process his words, but he understands,

"Alright..."

Bryan dosent spend any more time on the dock, hopping off, he leaves the camp as fast as he could, avoiding everyone he can out of shame.

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Bryan had gone to his mother's mansion, he felt ashamed to do so, but he didn't have much of a choice right now.
For a few weeks, he was alone, not even blasting music could deafen the dread in his mind, eating away at him, and being alone only made it worse, be he had noone.

"... I wouldn't blame you if you left too helios..."

His voice was rougher, hoarse, as he looked to the side, so he isn't looking at helios, he didn't want to know if helios will leave or not. He's laying sideways on the couch, the one outside his room, facing the back cushions, he knows it looks pathetic bit he can't be bothered to care, the sun taunting him from above.

"Ah! - er- hello!"

A voice sounded not too far from him, Bryan jumped up, alert, he hadn't invited any guests, or really have anyone who would check on him, so he could only guess the worst.
He had taken out his sword, he had gotten a diffrent one after the Seductive rose got destroyed, just incase, pointing it at the intruder, his heart rate high, frantic and eyes darting to see whos there.

Only to find a guy, blue long hair, chineese style clothes and a headpice looking back at him, expression suprised and scared.

"W-WAIT! I MEAN NO HARM!"

the guy studdered a lot, Bryan, vary about him, only backs up.

"Who are you-?! What are you doing here!?"

Bryan, distressed himself, asks.

"O-oh! Oh gods, sorry i didnt realise how bad this might look- i-im River! Er- i got washed up on Camp Oasis and been staying there for a few weeks now- i just wanted to meet everyone"

River, nervously answered.

"... huh? Oh! Oh im so sorry! I wasnt really expecting anyone..."

Bryan, embarrassed put away his sword, a bit ashamed of how badly he reacted.

"Oh! N-no no, its okay! I cant blame you, i did just kinda waltz in haha... sorry about that-"

Bryan is a bit stunned by how nice River is, he hasnt had anyone be nuce to him in what feels like forever,

"No, its okay... uhm, why did you come here again...?"

Bryan was a bit suspicious of the guy, how would he even know where he is?

"Oh! Y-yes, right, i just wanted to meet everyone of the camp!"

That didnt really soothe Bryans anxiousness

"Uh-huh... how did you find out where i live...?"

River seemed to jump at the question a little

"O-oh! Right, right, Kay told me-"

Bryan was suprised, he hadnt exoected that honestly, and the kast time he saw kay was when he killed her

"Oh... is she alright-?..."

"H-huh? Oh! Yes, yes, shes doing alright from what i know atleast!"

Bryan was relived by this, a breath he didnt know he was holding left him.

"... tough... she did also tell me... uh, what happened to- y-you and stuff..."

Bryans blood froze, he was chilled to the spine.

"A-ah. Then you probably know its to... you know, not really associate with me huh?"

Bryan mentioned, he was a little sad to do so tough, he craved some sort of human interaction but he dosent have the right to be selfish, atleast for now.

"O-oh no! No no, honestly, uhm- eh... i wanted to check up on you- it sounded... rough."

Yet another suprise for Bryan, he hadnt expected that honestly, he went mute for a good while

"A-are you alright?"

That made Bryan return to his senses

"Oh! Yes, yes, sorry about that, - er....- what was your name again,? Im so sorry"

"O-oh! Ah... no worries-! The name is River, but if you want you can also all me Jakey!"

'Huh... looks like that name really follows me everywhere dosent it? A cruel reminder...' was the only tought he had

"Bryan?"

"Huh? Oh, gods im so sorry, haha..."

Bryan was so distracted he almost forgot that River was there

"Ah... its alright... but are you alright Bryan? You dont...- You dont seem to be- uhm... doing the best"

"... I mean, if you know whats happened, yeah- its pretty obvious honestly...."

It was awkward, uncomfortable silence and an almost forced conversation,

"Y-you know, I could m-maybe help you! Keep you company? I-if you wish...?"

River seemed desperate, it did set off some alarm bells in Bryans mind, but honestly, he needed human contact, or any type in that matter, he knew that really well, and honestly, River didn't seem that bad, just really awkward and nervous, so he agreed.

*sigh* "Alright. I mean, sure"

~~~

Bryan spent most of his summer with River, surprisingly enough they got along well, wich Bryan honestly didn't expect,

Rivers been s big help to Bryan, catching him up on what's going on in camp, and even helping Bryan trough depressive episodes

"So, you planning on coming back to the camp?"

Rivers question snapped Bryan back to reality, River no longer studdered around Bryan

"... I'm not sure if they would even want me back haha..."

Bryan still feels incredibly guilty about the things he's done, not fully made peace with it, he nervously picks at his fingers thinking about it

The stares, the shame, the hostility that he might face if he dared even step on Camp grounds

"It could help you! Maybe that's what you need to do, face your fears! Or well, change their view on you! It could help you, besides, new pantheons are joining and a whole lot of new people will be there!"

New pantheons joining did intrest Bryan, possibly making new friends, but it coukd also backfire, what if they hate him too after finding out what he's done? Can he take the risk?

"Come on!! It's gonna be okay I'll be there! You'll always have me in case of anything."

River tried reassuring him, Bryan old sighed defeated

"Alright... I'll try, maybe your right"

And with that little decision, Bryan was at camp the next day, ready to be toured around the brand new camp.

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The day was bright, the sun blazing in Bryans eyes, as he had taken up Rivers offer to rejoin Camp Oasis

He was outside the camps doors, they opened up before him as he went in, the camp tour was tomorrow but he wanted to have a look around before the tour,

He explored the camp by himself, brand new Greek cabins of marble were now standing proud, old wooden cabins were still around but the space they covered now looked puny compared to the rest of the camp.

He saw the Asian area first as it was the 2th closest, and the tall doems were hard to miss,

He adored the pink sakura trees, and the architecture of the section,

"This is what River must have been talking about"

He murmured, carrying on to the rest of the camp

The next area he found was the Egyptian, it was smaller then expected, just one pyramid compered to the rest

"Huh... oddly unfair"

As he went in, he got a better look at the inside, the murals on the wall and floor were stunning,

"They really outdid themselves..."

"Hey!"

A voice sounded behind the kitchen center cabinets, two black wolf like sets ears popping up before they fully stood up,

"O-oh my god im so sorry! I didnt see you!"

Bryan jumped, trying to collect himself infront of the new people

"... are you one of the - Greeks?"

The one witg glasses spoke

"Hm? Oh yes! Sorry again, i was just looking around as we didnt have other pantheons last year"

The glasses persons ears perked up, and a tail popped up, almost like suprised

"Oh, so youve been here longer?"

Bryans heart stopped for a second, nervous if they already knew of what he did

"Ah! Yes,... 2th year now..."

"Oooh alright, - question tough... - where could i get information?"

"Huh,...? Did they not tell you-?"

The one in glasses sighed, looking rather exhoused and frustrated

"Ugh... no they didnt, some guy named Mikail just- brought us here trough a portal"

"Oh, oh alright... well you could definitely go to Kayla, the camp councillor?"

"Huh. Well thats new information. Ill definitely take a note of that..."

"Heh..."

Bryan awkwardly laughed, before he realised something

"Oh!! Oh my gods im so sorry, whats your name? I dont think i ever asked you!"

"Oh. My name is Inpu, son of Anubis, Magnus is the one er... circling you."

The one with glasses spoke, now known as Inpu,

Bryan hadnt realised that their sibling- Magnus had been circling him, so he was quite spooked when he finally spotted them.

"Ah! Er- hello!"

He said nervous, as Magnuses eyes narrowed

"Huh. Well I've seen no knives yet. That's an improvement for sure seeing how the last time it went"

Bryan just stilled at the mention of a knife, confused about what he meant by last time

"Last time?"

"Yeahh,... she stabbed the guy. He was fine in the end tough"

Bryan just awkwardly laughed, he was kind of shocked Magnus didn't get thrown out if the camp after stabbing someone, especially due to what happened last year...

"Who did she stab-...?"

"Hades child- Xylo if I remember right, he's a death child so he was fine thankfully"

"Ah. Xylo."

Bryan winced inside, He had a long history with Xylo needless to say

"You know him? Are you friends or something?"

Bryan felt conflicted hearing that

"Eh... not exactly, but I do know him... its complicated."

"Ah, touchy subject. I won't pry"

Bryan relaxed, explaining the whole situation to Inpu would have taken ages and he'd rather not make enemies already, unsure of how inpu would have reacted to his past

"Ah, I honestly should get going, it's quite late-"

"Ah, yes ofcourse, it was nice meeting you-... you?"

"Ah! My name is Bryan! Son of Aphrodite...! I hope we see eachother at the grand opening!"

"Ah! Bryan, alright then! I'll see you then"

Bryan took flight, before he left the pyramid he couldn't help but overhear Magnus saying they also wished they had wings

'Honestly... inpu seemed quite charming,'

Bryans toughts wandered about Inpu, he was curious about the jackal, he couldn't deny that but he immediately brushed it off, inpu probably didn't know of his past right? And Bryan refuses to lie, what would inpu think if he kept something like that from him?

The rest of the day went on as usual, wandered around the camp and all, but he decided to visit the dock, the same dock where he was defeated

It didn't take long for him to notice a man at the docks, his unusual hair almost glowing slightly in the sun set as it flowing in the wind, almost like fire

"Oh,! Hello!"

Bryan nervously greeted the man,

The man seemed to jump back a bit, not expecting anyone

"O-oh! H, hi! Sorry... didn't see you there..."

"Ah, it's okay! Heh... didn't really let you know that I was behind you, sorry about that!"

"N, no its okay! Who are you tough...?"

The nervous man spoke, he looked soft and caring, and Bryan couldn't help but admire that

Bryan finally sobered up after marvelling at the man and spoke up

"Oh yeah! Sorry heh... I'm Bryan, son of Aphrodite, you?"

The man seemed to ease up after that, relief washing over him

"Dranne! My name is Dranne, son of Hephaestus, it's nice to meet you...!"

"Oh really? Honestly I tought you were a child of Hestia, wouldn't have guessed Hephaestus honestly"

Dranne seemed quite shy

"Well... yeah... not really a fan of... smiting and all heh... not the best relationship with,... well... dad"

Bryan seemed to understand his situation a bit more

"Ah, you too huh? Seems pretty common around here, I wouldn't worry too much about it, what do you like to do?"

Dranne eased up finally, his tense shoulders easing up, as he let out a breath of air he himself didn't know he was holding

"Ah...! I do love cooking if anything...!"

"Oh really? Oh my gods! I love cooking too, more vegetarian, but still! Are you more into cooking sweet foods or spicy?"

"Oh! Sweets, I'm more into cooking pastries! What do you cook as a vegetarian? Is it mostly just salads?"

Bryan almost laughed at that

"Haha! No no, I still cook meals for guests and all, but for myself I cook tofu and all other sorts of vegan alternatives really!"

"Oooh,... Ah! Sorry if that was-"

Dranne realised how it could seem ignorant to ask such questions and immediately got flushed with emberassment

"Oh! No no! Dont worry about it haha, you didnt know, its okay!"

Bryan reassured Dranne

"Ah... thank you... it seems to be getting late "

Dranne looked at the setting sun, his hair glowed in the orange light, giving him a truly ethereal beauty wich even made Bryan hold his breath

"Well, I'd sure love to taste your cooking someday, maybe some time later you could visit me and we could try cooking together! I have a big kitchen, or we can try cooking here in camp!"

Dranne seemed to quite like that idea

"Y-yeah! I'd love that actually, but I'll get going now... the assembly is tomorrow and I rather not stay up too long"

Bryan seemed to finally remember how late it is and that the assembly is tomorrow

"Oh! Right! Thank you for reminding me! See you tomorrow Dranne!"

Bryan waved to him before leaving and running off to go home

"See you soon!"

Dranne said bye to Bryan, and Bryan took flight to head home,

Turns out Rivers suggestion actually worked out, and Bryan just made some friends, he couldn't help but feel really happy for the rest of the night

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The last few days have gone well so far for Bryan, ofcourse with occasional awkwardness between him and the old campers, but that was to be expected

He had met new people, made new friends and people he had grown to trust like Inpu, Ricarro, Momiji and Dranne.

Sadly he's still on tense terms with pervious campers who remeber what he had done, but they have been slowly warming up to him again in due time.

A couple tournaments have passed, wich has helped him bond with his friends, especially Inpu and Dranne, even growing close to them. But right now, his main goal is to improve and better himself. To prove that he can change for the better, wich he has been slowly doing over time.

It has been around 4 weeks since the camp started, and thankfully- no issues have appeared yet. But not for long since Dranne one day had a complete swich, becoming more anxious and withdrawn from Bryan, wich only made Bryan think he had done something wrong.

"Dranne!"

Bryan shouted out for Dranne, as he has been finding excuses to leave for the past 3 days. But Bryan wasnt going to let that happen this time, not really caring that it might be rude.

"H-hm?! Yes?! Ah,... I'm sorry but-"

"Dranne stop. We need to talk."

Dranne stilled at Bryans harsh words, as it was unusual for Bryan to ever be stern with anyone.

"... yes...?"

"You've been distant for the past 3 days, did something happen?"

Dranne seemed to jump at those words, figeting and nervous, he had a hard time replying to Bryan. But Bryan waited for him.

"N,no... nothing has really happened! Haha... "

Bryan knew he was lying

"Did I do something then? Look, I dont want you to be withdrawn around me..."

Bryan pleaded with Dranne, not wanting to lose their friendship over something silly that could simply be talked out.

"Ah! Oh gods no! No no! No, you did nothing wrong... nothing at all I promise!"

Dranne was jumpy, replying panicked and almost worried. It didn't comfort Bryan at all, it only made the man even more anxious about what could be wrong.

"Dranne, please- if somethings wrong-"

"Ah! I uh... I need to go Bryan! Gods im so sorry..."

Dranne whined the last sentence under his breath before Bryan could make out what it was and dashed off while Bryan was still stunned by the whole interaction.

Bryan felt hopeless, as he failed to communicate with Dranne, unsure what to do about it. He heavily huffed out a breath of air, feeling deafeated and lost. He wasnt sure of what to do.

He in the end found himself looking for Inpu, for some guidance as he is the smartest person he knew, finding himself in Inpus dorm, with him and Inpu alone.

"Inpu-?..."

"Hm?! Oh! Bryan! Hi hi!"

Inpu has long since warmed up to Bryan, now showing off his proud and excited for knowledge side.

Inpu, realising Bryan was upset- rushed to Bryans side when Bryan arrived, curious as to why Bryan seemed down, lending a comforting touch on Bryan back.

"Bryan? What happened...?"

"Just..."

Bryan heavily huffed

"Dranne has been acting wired... im not sure youve noticed. And! I tried talking to him about it but no!"

Bryan stepped deeper in the room, talking to Inpu very animated, showing off his emotions with his arms doing a defeated like action, hitting his sides.

"Hey... hey, its okay, its okay Bryan, sit down, its okay"

Inpu spoke to Bryan softly

"I just-... i dont know..."

Bryan ploped himself down on Inpus bed, hands rubbing his temples.

"Hey now, its okay to not know... can you tell me of whats been going on again? I didnt catch that first bit"

Inpu sat down next to Bryan, taking Bryans hands in his to comfort the tense man.

Bryan slightly relaxed and Inpus touch, laying back onto the wall, as he huffed another breath.

"Just... hes been - withdrawn and wired around me past days... i asked him if i did anything wrong! If something happened, but no, he said it was nothing and dashed off before i could speak another word!"

Inpu silently listened as Bryan wented out his frustration about how Dranne was being wired around him.

"I dont know ... maybe he wasnt ready to tell you? Thats just my guess tough"

Bryan perked at this, Dranne has always been more shy and timmid, maybe something did happen and he just wasnt ready to talk about it yet. Bryan felt bad that it might be the case.

"... why didnt i think of that!? Oh fuck... gods i hope i didnt make it worse for him by asking about it! Ugh...!"

Bryan only felt worse, afraid he might have made Dranne only feel worse

"Hey now, you didnt know, you were just worried about him Bryan... im sure he will understand! Dranne is understanding Bryan, i wouldn't worry, alright? He will tell you when hes ready, just give him time okay?"

Bryan comforted Bryan, giving his had a light squeeze for comfort, it grounded Bryan, Inpus comfort brining a warm feeling in his heart, he felt loved.

They spent time together, enjoying eachothers company for a while, having lighthearted fun and a little playful bickering on Bryans side, mostly light pulls on Inpus ears and tail to annoy him.

It had been a nice day other then the wired interaction with Dranne. And as the night approached Bryan bid Inpu goodbye and went home.

The sky was getting cloudy, the environment having a dark gray overlay with fog, awfully dark and gray for a sunset.

The home felt irrely quiet. Too quiet as no birds or Helios whining about how Bryan was gone for too long could be heard. It was a lound silence that made Bryans ears ring, and have a twist form in his gut.

It didnt feel right. He stopped before entering the front gate. It didnt feel right. It was a annoying itch that made him uncomfortable. But nothing was supposed to be wrong, everything a few moments ago was just fine.

He felt a little crazy for the unsettling feeling he was having, but decided to suck it up and tune out his gut screaming at him that something was wrong and walked into his home.

The air stilled. No light shined thru the windows. As a figure stood with its back turned on Bryan.

And the odd thing, being himself.

"... what..."

The figure flinched at Bryans soft words, before turning around, revealing itself finally before Bryan.

It was undeniably Bryan himself, identical even, down to every bit. But instead of hiding Bryans scars that were the aftermath of Bryans tought possession, it showed them off, almost proudly even. The huge scar on his face being the most visable.

It only stared at Bryan for a little while before its almost suprised, wide eyed expression turned into more relaxed stare.

"Uh... uhm. Sorry, uh... who...?"

Bryan asked his duble.

"Σε έψαχνα."

The duble said, no emotion expressed. It confused Bryan about their intentions

"... uh... "

The duble dosent elaborate, simply states at Bryan, who isnt able to decipher the dubles intentions

"Hello...?"

The duble seemed to twich a little, before shaking their head walking up to Bryan, inspecting him.

"Woah uh-! Uhm?"

Bryan is just baffeled, and a bit afraid of the duble, as they walk up to him, invading his space to the point Bryan had to take a few steps back

"Er....?"

The duble just looks at him sideways, their eyes focusing in and squinting, before the duble walks past him, walking backwards, still facing Bryan.

Before Bryan could even think of words, they take off, dissappearing into nowhere.

"...What just happened...-?”