Autumn

I turned suddenly, feeling the soft bedding. But I'm suddenly aware of my surroundings. Yet, I didn't want to open my eyes.

Just then, I remember I was supposed to be in Xavier's room.

I opened my eyes and looked around me. I'm in my room, of course.

How did I get here? I remember I was nursing Xavier.

“Mercury?” I called.

The door opened suddenly, and a maid walked in with her head bowed.

It's definitely not Mercury. If she was, she would have moved closer to me.

“What do you need, my queen?” The maid asked.

Her voice registered in my head instantly. There's no way I...