I have risen from the dead. @_@

*Looking for breakfast* I suddenly had an urge to eat pancake…   XDD

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Lenka

Uneasy.

That was the look on Nikki’s face and I could only despair as I felt her urging to ask or say something but Titaia already grabbed me before I could ask what they were doing here. Vampire issues? Probably but it was best that I don’t meddle in much.

When we entered in the tent, I noticed Titaia glance at Nikki’s direction who was with Kano before she closed the curtains.

“So, what made you make me join your shoot? I think you have two. Photo shoot and Music video, right?” I asked her and she nodded at me.

“Why not? Besides I’m the one sponsoring this shoot so no need to worry. I can place you in without any problem, Lenka.” She smiled at me and pulled me to the wardrobe.

Which was huge and too many dresses…

There was a Victorian dress, clown, mermaids, and sequins, pink, purple, blue and other stuff she used back when she made her previous videos. It actually amazed me.

She rummaged at the other rack and pulled out a Red riding hood costume only…this one looks like she’s a huntress than a sweet girl.

“Put it on and we’ll see what else we should fix with the dress.” She pushed me to the changing section and I did what she asked me to. I laughed when she looked so excited to see me in the dress.

“Okay, Okay. Just hang in there.” I told her and started changing.

When I placed it on, I was wondering how heavy this stuff is. The skirt almost weighs a ton and the top was a corset like design so I had to struggle holding my breath as I did the strings. Finally, I placed the hood which was also heavy but I felt nice wearing it. It was like I was ready to hunt a big bad wolf.

I went out with the hood on my head and I saw Titaia’s eyes glitter in excitement.

“I know that it would fit you! You look so lovely~” She said and glomped me in joy and made me sit at a chair and someone started to do my makeup and my hair.

“Your hair is silky. It’s beautiful.” The hairdresser told me and I could only be flustered and give a small thank you to her.

“Flawless like a bisque porcelain doll. Beautiful you are, young lady.” The makeup artist told me and I can only be flustered more that I already was.

After they have done my hair and my face, I stared at the mirror and wondered who’s that girl in the mirror looking back at me. She had a few streaks of brown at the side of her hair in a ponytail and her eyes radiated darkness and malice like a huntress. She’s beautiful.

“Oh, Lenka. You look dazzling.” Titaia told me and I looked at her.

“I..” I pursed my mouth and placed up the hood and stood up with a small thank you that my voice can manage to deliver to the people who fixed me up.

“Lenka?” She touched my cheek and my eyes met her. She looked shocked but that was probably because my eyes were crimson.

“Let’s get the shoot over. I can get the rest of the day off with Nikki.” I told her and she smiled at me.

“Well, close your eyes.” She requested when she placed my hood down.

I did. My vision was black but I can feel her cover my eyes.

“Water or Fire?” She asked me.

“Fire.” I answered. I don’t know why but fire seems to be appalling to me right now.

Something warm over took my whole body. I don’t know what it was but when I opened my eyes, she was smiling at me then she pointed at the mirror.

My cheeks were flushed red but instead of seeing red eyes, I found mine in a deep amber glaze. It was similar to the looks of fire blazing at hearths.

“You like?” She asked.

I looked at her with amazement. How and what did she do?

“Yes.” I smiled at her and the warm feeling in my chest didn’t fade away. It stayed there. It was one of my favorite things about Titaia.

She placed my hood up and strapped a bely around my waist and handed me a riffle which I presume is my props and led me outside where I saw Nikki, Kano and Len look at my direction.

I don’t mind the stares. At least I don’t mind them right now.

From a few meters away, the director clapped his hands and caught our attention.

“Okay! Let’s start the shoot everyone!” He shouted.

Len approached me and Titaia and we went in front of the camera.

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Titaia

It seems that Lenka still have no clues on what or who she is. I even got Len to think I’m your average normal star and model but I’m not.

I linked my arm with Lenka and the shoot started. With the director giving a few instructions here and there on what we were supposed to do, I got myself going like I used to do.

The three of us stroke a pose and to my surprise Lenka knows what she’s doing. She posed without any problem with her character and Len noticed this as well. Looks like Rin’ giving her instructions.

How do I know she and Rin have one soul? I discovered it and I was the one who requested to have Akaito by her side until the time is right. After she was left here in town to live alone while her parents are away, I looked out for her for quite a long time.

After a few frames of the group, we were asked to take solo shots and frames and in my case, I was Snow White—least favorite character. She’s such a naïve girl, waiting for a prince to kiss her? She shouldn’t have trusted that old woman with the apple. She should have chopped that evil queen to pieces and ruled the kingdom on her own. I still don’t get why people enjoy those fairy tales.

I stroke a pose here and there with a sword in my hand and an apple on the other.

“Fierce and beautiful!” The director said after my turn and I saw that I did. Not bad, I guess.

Next was Len.

We took his shots in the darker part of the forest where we had to use foggers to give him his perfect effects and in this case, he was doing a great job to be a portrayal of a vampire. Sucks to be him.

When he finished, the director congratulated him for a job well done once more.

Then there was Lenka.

With a special request, Someone from the set took out a large dog—a wolf to be exact but I can tell that this one isn’t a werewolf. He was a spawn of Lupa—mother wolf in Roman. Must have wounded around the forest but this guy looks like he’s tame.

Lenka looked at me for a assurance and I gave her a smile. That should brighten her up.

The producers asked if the wolf was safe and Lenka checked it out on her own. Turns out, she can tame him pretty easily.

The shoot progressed with everyone’s faces tight and mouths open with concern and surprise.

Applause for her.

I smirked and looked at Len who caught me smirking.

“You know she can tame a wolf.” I mouthed at him and he found it rather surprising that he flinched and looked away from me.

Talk about reluctant.

I looked at Lenka’s turn for the shoot and she was beautiful.

After her frames, everyone applauded but what surprised us even more is that she smiled at the wolf who bowed down to her and ran in the woods until we saw none of the creature.

I saw the little girl approach behind Lenka and snapped.

I watched as people could not recall what amazing thing Lenka did. They just looked at her because she had beautiful frames and a good job on posing with a wolf.

“That’s a wrap! Let’s get on the music video.” I sighed and walked to the changing tent. Another costume change…

Not that I mind…

I took out a water bottle from my bag and the water inside the bottle chilled with one tap of my finger. Refreshing cold water…

“Titaia?” I turned to see Lenka approach me and remove her hood.

“What is it?” I asked with a smile.

“I had fun in the shoot. Thank you.” She took off the hood and gave it to me with the same warm smile.

“So did I.” I hugged her and removed her metal hair pins with a flick of my finger, letting her hair loose in beautiful gold and brown waves.

“Don’t stop smiling.” I told her and covered her eyes once more to bring back her emerald green eyes.

“I won’t.” She smiled at me.

She really is better off with her smile than her cold icy glares.

“I’ll be off, Titaia. See you around town?” She asked and I nodded.

She made her way out of the tent and met with the girl with beautiful hazel eyes.

“I’ll see you soon, Lenka.” I whispered and watched as she walked away with the little girl and the Deceiver. Len bid them farewell and Lenka gave him a small scolding before they were off.

I envy them. They have each other.

While I have no one. I was cursed to have no one.

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There you has it~

Not much but I hope you got a whiff on who Titaia really is.