Sitting under the tree he was thinking now.
why my existence is so miserable? How I can sit not moving because some dog is barking at me?
He was at the pinnacle of power. Yet. Everywhere he was somewhat recognized sooner or later. In some worlds he was destroyer. In another he was savior. But in last war he was banished to the ends of space. Everything was under control in that time. His friends and many things around checked first. Not like few first times when he was foolishly betrayed. He wanted peaceful life with people which he could cherish. It was the first world where he saw this oportunity. This time by some fate the world was invaded by some creatures from another dimension. Fight was almost victorious but he made mistake and was taken to their new dimension. Not knowing where is this place he tried to teleport back. He teleported to some green place. It looked like some garden. After a moment he was at awe about the place. His hand started to move at some pear. The next thing he felt was the terror after one squeaky bark from his right. He was freezed. At first glance some cute, fluffy dog stared at him. The dog sat and the pressure with the presence of the animal vanished. Animal looked almost uninterested. When he tried to leave he felt the pressure rising so he stopped. Droplets of sweet were hanging from his face.
It cannot be normal animal. Where I am? - he was thinking
Plushie. - said someone's voice
It was wierd because voice was heard from everywhere. Something heavy in this voice was giving shivers to his spine.
How bad could it be? - he was thinking about owner of the voice
What do we have here? - said someone from behind him - Plushie I told you to not play with visitors.
Terrorized to utter levels he sat down with his back at the bark of the tree.
Please dont be afraid so much I have enough customers at this moment. Im very sorry for Plushie. - he said pointing at the animal - Im Kerk Lawson The gardener. - said Kerk introdusing himself and all pressure instantly vanished.
Im Terry. Im very sorry for trespassing. Im somewhat lost. - apologized Terry with very shaking voice.
Oho. So you are lost? - said Kerk - and what do you want to do from now on? It was something what peple heard at the end of their existence
If I could ask, could you please tell me Mr Kerk where I am? - asked Terry trying to stop shaking
You are in the garden where I work. This city its Babilon. We have few shops. Ah yeeesss. We have one tourist atraction. - said Kerk pointing at the something.
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It looked like some not finished and very tall building. Almost like tallest scryscrapers from one othe worlds he had been before. Terry looked at it. Then he saw something. Almost like there was something which struck the building from above.
To this day some poor souls are using this building to try banjee jumping. Sometimes without the rope. Construction of this building was abandoned very long time ago. I could say that company which started construction irritated someone. - said Kerk
Anything else? Maybe some tea? - asked Kerk leaning to the tool whch he was carrying. Only now Terry blinked and registered old scythe which he was carrying.
Thank you very much but its very stressful for me now. Can I make appointment for tea at another time? If its not a problem could you show me the exit? - asket politely Terry
I see. We will meet again sooner or later. Follow me - said Kerk somewhat sad walking to exit. Terry was folowing behind him and dog was hoping after Terry.
Saying goodby. Terry started walking to the town. Not even few steps from Kerk Terry heard Kerk muttering - Everyone is always so afraid of me. Its not my fault, right Plushie? - The bark from animal gave Terry shivers though spine. It was like dog was talking with Kerk. Once Terry was far behind the fence he started thinking.
Who or what it was? Me being so afraid? He was so scary and this animal... What did he meant at the start about his services? Im in some city but where is this place?
Walking straight he felt the presence. It was the feeling judgeing someone . Looking around he saw only old house but it was there. This feeling. He felr very insignificant. Not wanting to think anythink like before he sped up to the town. The thoughs resuurfased. Thinking again about earlier meeting and the house Terry almost collided with someone.
Im sorry - said Terry
Its okay - said voice - or you lost? - said old and very friendly voice Hitting the somber spot with this answer the voice asked again - Maybe I could help you?
Im sorry My nut I ont think you culd help me and who are you? - asked Terry politly startled
Im living nearby. Mayby you should hear what this old man had to say? - asked Andrew with the reasurring smile - mayby you need some advice young man? - he asked
Thank you but i think its so complicated that its above you but I apprieciated - answered Terry smiling
It was the time when he again heard that bark giving chill though his spine. Not even turning around he sensed the dreaded creature. It was running though the street at him. Not seeing any other oportunity he started charging almost all of his strength to the sword which he summoned. Creature was running not even staring at him. It was so fast that he didnt see when it charged past him. Then he registered what happened. The creature was affectionaly running circles around the the old man. It was too much for him. Eyeing the creature was mistake. It looked at him only once at the moment and he was feeling helpless. His strength was drawn and with knees at the ground he could only stare at the wierd pair. It was the time when the old man said.
Terry. You should go and find a job in Mirage. Wandering around is not good for you and never was. You want peace but in this town you shouldnt make any deals with the Snake. Its only advice which I have for you. - said Andrew walking away from Terry with his dog.
Shacked, scared from last meetings, invalid teleportations and not knowing what he should think or do it he started walking at the town. Few weeks later Terry was new additon to the town. Now looking thought the window of his new rented flat he was again thinking about something else.
What is this town and all this people? What is this town name for gods sake? - asked Terry in silence of his flat