Two: Surprise

X drifted through the snow on his way home. He was looking forward to the warmth of his fire and the companionship of his loyal German Shepherd. It really is unfortunate that he would not be welcomed by either of those things when he entered his home. Or his home entered him, more like. The flames emerging from the doorway seemed to bring the house closer to X, and he quickly found himself running around mindlessly in circles looking for his dog. Later, X would recall how foolish he was to look for the dog, who's booming bark was nowhere to be heard.

Although he lived in a suburban area and was surrounded by neighbours, it was highly unusual for anyone to help another out. This left X to watch his home before his eyes, and he had to reach the conclusion that his only companion had left him as well. He optimistically believed that the dog had survived the fire and had escaped to find a new home. He could not face the fact that the dead creature that laid in the ashes of his home was once his lively partner. X was now truly alone in this world. He had no one to talk to, no one to keep his presence with, and no one to help him reassure himself of his sanity.