Volume 5, Chapter 0: The Prelude for Part 2

As space-time violently rippled, the shattered human soul was sent through the torrent of the dimensions.

It was a storm of emptiness raging in a void that had nothing.

I dreamt in that violent whirlpool.

Beautiful, gentle parents Living as a noble Smiling towards servants

Golden hair Black hair little friends.

A big castle a splendid king a little boy with a defiant face

A boy with earnest eyes that held a sword

And

The sweet smell of overflowing blood

A dark sky A dark world

Thousands of grotesque monsters, all kneeling before me

Four boys and a girl

An enormous cat dark like ink

Reflected in its eyes

A golden cat.

I quietly dreamed it all.

A wall that was made to stop Me, that had enormous power,

And a great force called out for Me.

Someone was calling.

An unknown voice? No, I know this voice. A boy? A girl?

I faintly heard the quiet whine of a Beast.

Were you calling out to me?

Ah, youre awake.

When I opened my eyes, the white light shone against my eyes. I heard someones voice in the background that was still blurry to me.

A young woman? But for some reason its a nostalgic feeling.

My body wouldnt move. I felt like I was asleep.

Ah, hold on, dont get up yet.

I kept pushing against the lady that was holding my body down, but she pulled me into an embrace and touched her forehead to mine. Its a little cold and pleasant.

Mm the fevers gone down. Youve had a terrible fever and been asleep since yesterday morning. The women were making a terrible commotion. Hey, arent you hungry?

No

A small voice came out. But it felt a little different. Was it because of fever? It seemed like itd been a long time since Id gotten sick

Is that so? Then, shall I peel some fruit for you? You wont get better if you dont eat something, you know.

In my field of vision that gradually widened, I saw a girl smiling at me.

A spirited girl with black hair and eyes that looked like a junior high school student.

Someone I dont know? But, it felt like I knew her.

A nostalgic smile. A bright room that I feel like Ive seen somewhere.

A flower-patterned wallpaper. Crayon graffiti. A colorful picture book. A stuffed teddy bear.

A large cushion that had faded colors. A small white chair and desk.

At that scene tears fell unbidden from my eyes even as I was unaware because of that nostalgic feeling.

Whats wrong?

The girls voice was surprised, and hugged me gently, stroking my head quietly.

A big hand No, Im just small.

I saw a scary dream Its okay Yuzu

Authors Notes:

Today Im going to post about 5 chapters. Theyre scheduled for every hour.

The prologue is short, but the next will be about 3000-4000 words.

From the sixth chapter, Ill post about once every 2 days, but if I have leeway, Ill post ahead of schedule.