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In a field near a river, flowers that was red like blood as the fresh sunlight wash on them made them strikingly pleasing to look at, flowers whose petals curved backwards—spider lilies, flowers that which resembles death. Yuki, who laid down on the ethereal scenery made her stand out. Yuki weakly opened her eyes as the sunlight was shone on her, making her feel the warm sensation the sunlight gave her.
First Person POV[Yuki]
There was only darkness that surrounds me, my body unable to move as I hoped that I could wake up and meet my mother. Darkness continues to succumb me, peace will be achieved for me--
Huh..? I could feel my warmth..I can move, was I saved? But the wound was fatal, how could I have survived? I fluttered my eyes open, the sunlight casting on my eyes which made me cover it using my hands.
I blinked, trying to adjust to the bright light and finally I moved my hand to get a better look at my surroundings.
However, a sharp weapon greeted me, pointing at my neck, looking at the wielder, I was astonished to see a man with a medium length violet colored hair that fades to red with 2 pair of horns sticking out of his head, what amazed me more is his ears are that of an axolotl. His face stern with a tight-lipped smile.
"Who are you?"
The being spoke strictly, his voice is quite husky.
Though Im in bit of trouble, looking around, I knew that this place wasn't the earth, it couldn't be, not with how close those moons are.
Though Im in bit of trouble, looking around, I knew that this place wasn't the earth, it couldn't be, not with how close those moons are
I was immediately dragged back into reality when the man inches his spear on my neck, I sweat dropped.
"I'm..a traveler!"
I immediately blurted out, my hands up as I hoped this charming man would spare me. Though, I dont expect him to buy that lie so easily.
"A traveler that took rest on a field of spider lilies near a river?"
I cant read his expression at all but with his tone, I knew that he was still suspicious of me.
"You see..I was very tired and I ought to take rest."
I answered with a smile, hoping to ease his suspicion. The man slightly lowered his weapon, he bought my excuse! Haha!
"What's your name?"
I blinked, sitting extremely still as I tried to come up with a new name. We'll I can't just use my past name, that's too boring! Besides, I feel like this is like when you're trying to choose a name for a character but your brain refuses to work with you!!
"Yukihira"
I exclaimed with a proud grin, on second thought..That name sucks but I can't do anything about it(Lol)
"Hm, I see. My name is Kio Verusha."
He introduced himself to me, his name is quite nice, just like those fantasy video games I played in my past life. However, I want to ask about this newfound world yet it'll be suspicious of me to ask since I'm a "civilian" of this world which is a blatant lie.
"I'm quite lucky to be found by you, Sir. I am in need of help recalling my memories since, unfortunately I am only a lone traveler with no friends to ask about this world."
I hope he'll buy my lies like before which fortunately he did! Though, he looks somewhat hesitant to believe.
"This world is named "Gatheolia" there exist's fractions and rankings among species. It seems like you're a newborn seraphim"
"Seraphim"? What's that?"
"A seraphim is a rank that pars with the corruption, you can tell when they are blessed with wings growing from different part of their body. They are like a guardian that guard the vast lands."
"I see."
Wait..I have wings?! I raised my arms to study it, then my legs, then my back but as I kept pacing around, I felt that something moving on my ear area..
"Ah!"
I jolted as I noticed that there were wings infront of my ears. The man look at me as if Im some sort of lunatic, he seems baffled at my reactions.
"I thought you already saw your reflection, seems not. There's a river nearby."
Kio suggested which I rushed to the river, upon seeing my reflection..I was surprised, astonished and even somewhat scared. My apperance wasn't like in the past, my hair is now long with it's edge curled which is colored maroon, my eyes are hazel, my lips are soft and the clothes I'm wearing isn't even mine!
I have to calm down, Kio is still observing me from afar. I breathe in and out.
"Alright, Im all good now."
I faced Kio which he only nods.
"Will you continue your journey, Yukihira?"
Kio Inquired.
"Actually, I might travel with you, if you dont mind."
I smiled sheepishly.
"Perhaps, maybe you can even find your lost memories."