As Thomas was dragged into the whirlpool, Yuxie's shrill voice pierced his ears more and more. He raised his hand to summon a silver sword, and the black shadow that enveloped him seemed to break apart, as if unable to resist the waves of water that kept coming rolling in.
"Tommy, are you awake?"
Thomas gasped, he felt someone touch his face and rub it gently. He opened his eyes and saw the blurry image of a woman with long hair standing in front of him.
"Get up?" The woman put a cup of hot chocolate in her hand. Thomas blinked, and the image of the woman in front of him slowly grew clearer, showing Iris, who was wearing a faded blue casual home dress.
"You're in the rain and have a slight fever," Iris said with a big smile. The thick rose scent wafted around them. "Next time, don't wait for me like that, I won't be gone for long."
