User blog:Habrish/The Habrish Diaries Entry 4

"So you're awake," the blue lady stated. "I'm Helen."

"I need to get out of here Helen. Can you help me?"

"I afraid that's not possible, this city is cursed no one can leave."

A cursed city? How did I get here? An even better question why was I here? Questions so many question racing through my head. Thinking to much. A flash of memory. That damn blue dress! What was it about that blue dress?! To much thinking leads to...Pain! I grabbed my head trying not to cry out. A cold sweat came over me. I had to get out of here. I ran at the gate full force. BAM! I was knocked about 20 feet backwards.

I sat up dazed. Helen was looking at me with a bemused and yet somehow sympathetic expression.

"You really shouldn't try to attack the gate." she remarked.

I ignored that statement. Dusted myself off and got off the ground.

"Do you have a name," Helen asked.

What kind of a question was that? Of course I have a name. My name is...Fantastic! I don't even know my own freaking name! Just great! I can't let her know I don't know my name. I will just make up some gibberish. I can't go by gibberish. I will be Habrish.

"My name is Habrish."

"Nice to meet you Habrish" Helen beamed. "Now I have a proposition for you. I need to find some things and was hoping maybe you would help me."

"What's in it for me" I inquired.

"A place to stay, something to eat, basic needs." Helen responded.

I had already decided to help her. Not for the reasons she stated. I had my own reasons. Helping Helen search for items around the city could be to my advantage. I might be able to find a way out of the city or I might be able to find something to retrieve the slip of paper from the other side of the gate. A place to stay and food was just a bonus as far as I was concerned.

"I agree." I replied.

"Good, shall we begin right away then?"

"Yes, right away sounds just perfect to me." I answered.