Why me out of all people?
"Listen, I can't be part of a prophecy. You must be mistaken."
In all my life, I tried to stay out of trouble. I seemed to fail at that. I don't want my life to be dependant on a prophecy. That wasn't fair. Why couldn't someone who wanted an adventure do it?
"The Oracle is never wrong." The man across the table spoke, his eyes glaring daggers.
I don't even know what was going on.
Everyone was looking at me. What exactly was this prophecy? Why did they look at me as if I was their hero, going to make everything right? I'm not their hero. I'm not the person who they think will save them.
Don't put your hope on someone who doesn't want to become a hero. Don't put your hopes on me. I'm not the hero.
Then why did I agree to do it?
"Fine. But, I want the entire backstory. I can't take down a king without knowing the details." I sighed.
Everyone started cheering. I think it's way too early for that. I had no idea what was going on. Seraphine pulled me to a different room.
"So, what's their deal." I pointed to the room.
"They're happy that the savior is reborn and came to save us."
"I'm sorry, what?" I tilted my head confused.
Savior? How do they know that they have the right person?
"I'm sure you've heard that Kyto was once a happy place. The Hollow King used to make the place safe." Seraphine looked nostalgic. "I was part of his court."
HOW OLD IS THIS WOMEN? I swear she looked like she could be my older sister.
"The Oracle doesn't die, until and unless they pass their power to someone else." she explained.
How long has she been the Oracle?
"One day, the Hollow King, changed his rule. He decided it would be a good idea to get everyone under his control. I opposed his idea. Saying it was a foolish decision. He got angry and took away my sight. I hid the city Uhar out of the Kings sight, making sure that this city wouldn't be tarnished by his rule. Then you came. Lira Crimson."
She turned on the light. There was a portrait of me. The exact same. Except my hair was shorter. How was this possible? Was I really reborn?
"You almost defeated the Hollow King. But then you were killed. Someone stabbed you from behind. Years later, I got a prophecy that you would be reborn."
"How many years ago was it that I died?" My eyes never left the portrait. It was weird. Staring at yourself from years ago.
"4000 years ago."
This was a lot to take in.
I don't want to be the savior. Apparently I was before I died. What was I thinking? Could I even defeat this guy? I don't know anything about ancient magic. I don't even remember anything of my past life. How could I defeat him?
Why did I agree to join the Unchained? Was it the desperate looks on the people's faces? Or was it the fact that I knew that I couldn't change the prophecy. Whatever it was, they now put their hopes on me. I can't let them down. How long have they've been waiting for their savior? How do they know I'm still the same person as I was all those years ago.
Now, I have to live up to their expectations. I have to reach the high bar, that I set 4000 years ago.
"Ah, Kairos. You're here." Seraphine said, snapping me out of my thoughts. It was the same man who glared at me across the table. "Lira, this is Kairos. He is also reborn. He was your lover."
I'm sorry. What the fuck?
This man, who looked like he wanted to kill me, was my lover. It was 4000 years ago. It's not like he's going to be my lover in this life. Right? I should run if he comes at me with a rose in his hand.
"Kairos is going to show you around Uhar. Go on now." Seraphine pushed me to him.
We walked out of the entrance. Uhar was really different.
He showed me around the city, the air around us very awkward.
"How'd you die?" I tried to break it.
"Killed after watching you die." He looked down at me. "Stop asking questions are try to talk. You're making it uncomfortable, annoying and embarrassing for yourself."
Damn bro. Who hurt you?
We went back to the place. It was manor. Who owned this? It was huge as hell.
"This is was yours." Seraphine said appearing out of nowhere.
"GAH!" I yelled and clinged on to Kairos, startled. "Don't scare me like that."
"Let go of me, women." Kairos glared.
He could've pushed me off.
I got off of him and stuck out my tongue
"What are you? 5?" He walked up the stairs.
"You don't need training, so we can directly go to defeat the Hollow King." Seraphine said.
I don't need training? Excuse me, but I was forced to sign up to defeat an ancient king. How the hell do I not need training? Why would you put your faith in me, when I barely have faith in myself?
"I sure you can defeat him. You were so closer before, I'm sure you can do it this time. All you need is your memories back. And you need to believe in yourself." Seraphine patted my back.
Easier said than done. Could I really defeat him if I get my memories back. How does one do that?
"How do I get my memories back?"
"They'll come back with time. Kairos got his within a week. No need to worry dear." It felt weird for her calling me 'dear'. Especially when she looks like she's a year or two older than me.
"How do you defeat the Hollow King?" I crossed my arms.
"You have to find a relic. Then you have to go to Vyli, where the palace resides."
That seems easy. And here I thought it would be hard. Maybe I should believe in myself.
"Where's the relic?" All I needed to do was find that thing.
"Stars." she said as it was fucking easy.
I suddenly don't believe in myself. THE STARS? How was I supposed to do that?
Me and my damn mouth.