Years of being detached from others causes a temporary lapse of judgement, and our “hero” saves the life of another on a whim. Now, unwillingly accompanied(stalked) by a stubborn swordsman and noob adventurer determined to repay a life debt and serve the “Great Magician” that saved him, the unlucky mage must find a way to pursue answers while trying to keep in any homicidal tendencies. But the path of power lies through dangerous realms. Can these two survive everything the four realms throw at them? Unfortunately, there's always something more powerful out there, and sometimes magic isn't enough to save you. And that's if you even want it to.Warnings: This fic starts out very dark.