Walking where her nose pointed to, she looked around her. There was nothing, save for some light showing her the way. Some dream this was, she thought. Before long, she was at the entrance of a hallway. It reminded her of the barracks. Feeling like another old fairy-tale character (Alice), she decided to do some exploring.
On and on she walked. This was one heck of a place, she thought. There seemed to be somethng ahead... She stopped and took a closer look. It looked like a cell, with two fellows standing before the door. Who were these guys, she thought. Only one way to find out.
As the pair took notice of her, Noel could see a hint of surprise on their faces. Then, she realised that the two were twins, somewhat older-looking than her, but still very youthful and handsome. Time for some questions, she thought.
"Where am I?" Another surprised look from the pair. Apparently, they were expecting her to be more... fearsome.
"Erm... my lady, you're now in your own mind," the pair replied in what seemed to be one voice. Talk about being lost in your thoughts, wisecracked Noel to herself. But, wait a minute...
"Did you two just call me 'my lady'? Do I know you two?" The pair looked at each other, and back at Noel.
"My lady, we are Bolverk," said the pair with a bow. The girl was now puzzled.
"You two are Bolverk?" The twins could tell that she was not convinced.
"My lady, surely you remembered THAT monster..." Noel's head began to ache as she recalled the incident. She had all the proof she needed, for the only witnesses to that event, were herself... and the twins standing before her.
"Then, what are you two doing here? What's behind this door?" Instantly, the faint smile disappeared from their faces.
"My lady, we cannot tell you any more." Their tone indicated that it was the end of the conversation.
"Fellows, I sometimes have memory gaps while using you two. Is that what you're guarding?" Noel wasn't going to give up just like that. The twins looked at each other again. Maybe, they could reveal just a little more.
"My lady, behind this door, are your memories and emotions. The hatred, anger and sorrow which you have encountered, and not yet felt: they are all inside."
"Given your earlier tones, I really shouldn't be asking you guys to let me see those stuff." The pair nodded, grateful that they had such an understanding mistress. Truth be told, if not for their creator, they would gladly do whatever Noel commanded them to do. She stepped up to the door and rested her palm on it.
"In any case, guard them well. Though I do not know what they are, good or bad, they are still a part of me."
"We will, my lady."
"Oh... and thank you for helping me thus far. I wouldn't be me if not for you guys."
"It's our honour." Despite themselves, there was pride in those words. They saw it fit to let her know more about her current condition.
"My lady, your new-found courage and wisdom: they did not come by accident," said the twins cryptically.
"You guys know who was responsible?" Noel probably had one too many surprises for tonight. They nodded.
"But, we cannot tell, bound as we were by our creator to our duty." Noel gave their words some thought.
"Thank you. Now... how do I leave?" The smile returned to their faces.
"Close your eyes." And that was what she did. As everything went black, she heard a faint whisper.
"The Wheel of Fate... is turning."