When i became aware of myself i groaned a little from the aching in my body. I could see light from beyond my eyelids so i knew i had been out long enough for it to become daytime again. I took a few deep breaths calmed myself down, the ache of my body steadily grew softer as i breathed.

Just as i was about to open my eyes, a shadow fell over my eyelids blocking out the light from before.

I hope I'm wrong but this isn't some monster or something right? I could feel myself start to sweat a little as the thought of being attacked by some fantasy monster played out in my mind.

-Poke-

.... Eh? I could feel something poking into my cheeks as i escaped from my thoughts.

-poke- -poke- I doubt a monster or something would just casually poke someones face...

I slowly cracked open my eyelids enough to see what was poking me without alerting them.

....... Standing over me was an extremely beautiful young girl, probably around my age. She was bending down so that she could poke me but.

Pink~  I could see her underwear as clear as day. I could feel my cheeks growing hot and knew i must be blushing.

I opened my eyes up completely and tried to speak.

"fuuu" But only my breath escaped my mouth.

Eh? Have i lost my ability to speak? I hesitated before trying to speak again. This time a little harder and more forced.

"H-He-l-lo" All that came out was a broken greeting, my voice sounding broken and raspy.

The girl tilted her head before standing up and dusting herself off.

She had long flowing silver hair that reached her mid back and small balls of light seemed to dance around her hair as though fireflies were hovering around her. Her eyes were a pale blue and almost had an animal like quality to them. The didn't look like a human's but rather that of a lizard or snake. Her face was like that of a young model and almost doll like causing me to gasp a little as i gazed into her eyes.

She was wearing a one piece white dress that fell to her ankles with small ribbons attached here and there.

All in all i found her quite cute and charming. The problem however lay in the nonhuman things growing from her.

She had a long cat like tail swaying behind her and large cat like ears on top of her head. I couldn't see any ears on the side of here head so i assumed the cat ones are real.

What shocked me more was the giant black raven like wings spread out behind her back, the black luster shining in the sunlight.

Oh fuck, what is this? Am i dead? I'm dead right? My sweating grew heavier and i started panting, an ache growing in my chest as i found it harder to breath. No matter how i saw it, that smile on her face just seemed menacing when coupled with those wings.

"Are you alright?" Her voice like an angels caused me to snap out of my panic attack and calm down. I had never heard something so wonderful in my laugh. It reminded me of an anime character but in English. The perfect voice in my opinion.

I tried to speak but yet again all that came out was a raspy breath.

I shook my head a little and sighed.

"Hmm." She titled her head a little and looked up at the sky. When she looked back down at me again she frowned a little.

Oh god that's cute as fuck! I smiled again and tried to move my arms. Surprisingly the arm with the brand moved easily and i brought it up to my face.

The brand had grown a little and now covered the entirety of my palm as well as a little of my wrist. The rock shape was perfectly etched there and a small cloud was formed above the sword along my fingers.

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Well i guess that settles it. The element of air and earth... right? I pushed my hand up towards the sky, completely forgetting there was someone else here.

"That's!" She grabbed my hand roughly and a serious look came across her face. She alternated looking at me and my hand before tightening her grip on my arm.

"You... Where are you from?" She asked me as she put her other hand to her hip.

I followed her hand and gulped. She had a scabbard holstered on her hip and an imposing black sword was resting there. I could feel something emanating from it, causing me to shiver a little.

How am i supposed to tell her anything when i can't even speak. It was only my thoughts but a look of surprise came across her face.

[So you can use telepathy?} I heard her voice from all around me but her lips didn't move at all.

I shook my head a little and focused my attention towards her face again.

[But you just sent your thoughts to me just now... Could it be you did that without even knowing it?] She questioned me again. I slowly nodded at her and forced myself to move despite the aching and difficulty.

As soon as i started to move, she released my arm and took a step back. I slowly brought myself up into a sitting position and frowned.

I could feel no strength in my legs at all and my other arm felt so heavy it was like i was holding a really heavy weight.

I brought my hand over to my arm and all of a sudden a bright flash occurred and the heavy feeling vanished as if it was never there to begin with.

I then brought my hand up to my throat and the same thing occurred again.

After doing this with my entire body i sighed and flopped back onto the ground again.

The girl lowered her hand to her side and walked towards me again, keeping her guard up all the while.

"Are you done circulating your mana now?" She queried.

Circulating my mana? I looked at my hand and then at her again.

"Um... I have no idea what your talking about but i mean you no harm. I cam here to save the world... or something."

I laughed lightly before face palming myself.

Oh god that sounded so lame.

"Save the world... So suspicious" She frowned again before sighing and smiling slightly.

"Well you clearly aren't a bad person i guess. And the power i can feel flowing through you has a divine presence."

She pondered for a moment before reaching a hand to me. I wordlessly took her hand and let her pull me up to my feet.

As soon as i was on my feet i introduced myself, still holding her hand firmly.

"I'm Nick. Nick Everdream. Nice to meet you i guess haha."

"My name is Faeanna Bladeheart. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance Nick." She smiled radiantly before letting go of my hand.

"But back to my original question." The serious look from before returned. "Where are you from and where did you attain that mark".

Guess this isn't gonna go the way i planned huh...

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