Siren's Shadow

by CKPL


Alone. Sonata.

Beginning a new life was easier said than done. Without her powers, Sonata couldn't just "convince" anyone that she did have some address or necessary qualifications to do any job; and even if she still had her powers, she could hardly use them when she was so hungry.

The change she had in her pockets wasn't enough for a meal. Even if she somehow got a job this very evening, first paycheck wouldn't come until next week or so. She didn't know anyone in this city to ask for food. Sonata sighed and walked towards a supermarket, where she could count on a five-finger discount. After all, shoplifting was nothing new to her; the three of them used to get food this way at the beginning of their exile.

...the three of them...

Sonata frowned. She couldn't help but remember how they first fed themselves after being banished; as they had gathered food, Adagio squeezed their arms and told them at least they still had each other and leftover magic...

Not anymore. Sonata shook her head and soon managed to get some food, mostly junk food, but at least it would fill her up quickly. She ate while looking around, trying to find a shelter for the night. It didn't have to be anything big or fancy; just something to hide from eventual rain.

Just like years before with the other two, she wandered towards the outskirts. It took her some time until she found a run-down shack she could break into. At least it was dry. Covering herself with her hoodie, she curled on floor and slept.

The next morning she looked around, confused for a while. Only after recalling yesterday's events she stood up, brushed off her hoodie and went out to seek a job.

Shopping mall seemed like a good start. Sonata wandered around, looking for "help wanted" or "now hiring" signs. There were a few, and Sonata left her contact information in all places she saw them. After that was done, she sat on bench and thought. What next?