Sebastian couldn’t believe what had just happened. Why would Lauren push him like that? Did she not know how dangerous this place could’ve been?

Sebastian tried his best to use some magic to at least float so he could look around and see what this place has to offer. However, he couldn’t conjure up anything, no matter how hard he tried to do so.

Not much seemed to have happened as he floated in the air for quite a while. Perhaps it would give him a chance to think and ponder about the inevitable. But wait, what was the reason Lauren did that? Could the traitor be somewhere here?

But if that’s the case, why didn’t she join him also? Or tell him of such? Just as he thought about it, Sebastian noticed he was about to hit the ground. Unable to do anything about it, he braced himself and blacked out.

Miraculously, he survived the long fall and significant impact, when he came to view and awakened, Sebastian got up and looked around, finding himself in some construction site.

Piles of colorful murky junk lying all around the place, with bugs looming over the higher mounds, worn-out tires bounced and rolled to where his feet were. Street lamps stood tall. Sebastian wasn’t sure if the lights worked or not.

Where the devil am I now? He groaned and scratched the back of his head.

He looked around the site and tried not to get his shoes dirty from all the filthy dirt and water. He came into view, a big gap where there was no trash nearby. Around the area, a bright orange stood out amongst the location. Sebastian drew closer and saw that it was a person wearing a green shirt and light blue overalls. It was tricky to tell what their gender could be, but the voice gave away that gender is a male.

He soon noticed the blonde boy and walked closer toward him with a confused look on his face. This might be a good time to introduce himself to the other.

“You there, citizen of this realm, can you please explain to me the current location I'm in?” Sebastian asked politely.

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“Uh, you’re at the junkyard, sir...” The one in overalls replied with uncertainty. He tilted his head at this man.

“‘The Junkyard Sir,’ What a weird name for this place...”

“Um, what? That’s not at all what — are you all right, sir?”

“Whatever do you mean?”

“Well, I saw you take a nasty fall, for starters. Did you bump your head and get amnesia or something?”

“Oh, you saw that? I’m sorry I didn’t mean to cause—”

“No, it’s fine.” The orange-haired boy waved off, “But get yourself checked.”

“Really? Honestly, I don’t think or feel like I need any medical attention, so that won’t be necessary...” Sebastian stated.

“After a fall like that and with no parachute? Unless you’re some strange creature disguised as a human, I don’t see that being possible! You should hurry to my trailer. Laura will get you better in no time.”

“Did you say, Lauren?” That comment took Sebastian off guard.

“No silly, Laura. She’s my little sister.” The orange-haired person corrected him. “Come on; I insist we go before it gets too dark. I don’t want to keep her waiting inside by herself for too long...”

As the person pointed over to where the trailer was, Sebastian looked up at the sky as the sunset. How much time had passed? And he had no other place to stay, either.

“Well, if you say so, then lead the way, please,” Sebastian replied.

The two walked over to the trailer; the boy in the overalls went to check on the door. However, it swung open as a little girl stood right between them. Sebastian noticed it was much easier to tell her gender than with her big brother. Her brown hair and voice were also a dead giveaway.

“Alex, you’re back!” The girl cried.

“I sure am,” Alex replied cautiously. “But how did you know I was coming over? I didn’t use our secret knock so I could have been anybody...”

“I’m sorry, but I saw you through the window and got excited.”

“Fair enough, I suppose...”

“You suppose? What’s that supposed to—?” Laura was about to ask, but then looked over and noticed Sebastian standing beside the trailer. She moved to inspect with a grin on her face. “Ooh, who’s that pretty lady you got with you?”

“Where?” Sebastian turned, wondering who she was referring to.

“Uh, actually, I’m sure that’s a male you’re talking about.” Alex corrected her.

“Oh, is that it? My bad, I just assumed, cause of—”

“Don’t do that either, ok? Look, could you perhaps treat our guest over here?”

“Really? What could be the reason that you’re inviting this strange—?” Laura went over to touch Sebastian’s arm. He yelped and writhed in pain without realizing it.

“Oh, my gosh!” She exclaimed, “Alex, why didn’t you say something sooner? He’s severely hurt; if we don’t give him proper treatment soon...”

“I know, and I was going to say that, but you didn’t let me!” Alex complained.

“Ok, come on Mister; let’s hurry and get you inside the trailer!”