*crack* *crack*
With one final, powerful strike, the ice shatters. A rush of cold air sweeps over us, but the child doesn't flinch. My body doesn't respond. It's as if I'm a spectator in my own body, unable to control my movements and I feel myself starting to fall.
I am unable to move my body!
"I..." is all I could say wanting to ask for help.
Fear grips me as I realize I'm about to hit the ground. But just as I brace myself for the impact, I feel a pair of arms wrap around me. "Hold on..."
*Thud*
When I opened my eyes, I looked at the ten-year-old boy who had been chipping away at the ice. His face is flushed from the effort, but his eyes are filled with relief. He's panting, his small frame shaking from the strain, but he doesn't let go
I'm right on top of him.
Now I feel as though I'm assaulting this helpless youngster.
"You're so clumsy, did you know that?" he said.
I feel a wave of gratitude wash over me as I realize that he has saved me. He had not only freed me from the ice but also caught me when I was about to fall. Despite being in this child's body, I feel a sense of hope and yeah, I feel immobilized and unable to move. Maybe because I was trapped in the ice for too long and my body froze?
"Hey, what's the problem? can't you move?" he asked with a concerned tone in his voice.
"That appears to be it, I believe, because I stayed in there for so long," I remarked. I've buried my face in his chest and can hear his heartbeat. It's nice and warm. It's like when we were kids and Eli used to hug me.
"Okay, I'll wait until you can move. it's not as if you're heavy" he said and assured me.
"T...thank you." is all I can say. I have to thank him for saving me here.
But now that I think about it.
How am I able to go back to being a child?
I feel a sense of disbelief. How could this be? Was it a twist of fate or some higher power at work? I question the purpose and meaning behind this reincarnation, trying to make sense of the circumstances that have brought me here.
*Remembers*
(... Don't want to die just yet.
...Just give me a chance. A chance to find myself in a state of happiness.
...Just give me a chance to live and live a life that I don't regret until my very last breath.
...Please
...God. )
Ah right. I did think of that.
But I didn't think that I got the chance to be reincarnated.
*Deep Sigh*
~~~~~~~~~~~After A Moment~~~~~~~~~~
I can slowly move my finger and later on, I was able to regain my strength to help myself get up. I look at the child who's still on the ground...peacefully sleeping.
As I looked down at my small hands and petite frame, a wave of disbelief washed over me. How could this be? I had always known myself as an adult, with experiences and memories that spanned years. And now, I found myself in the body of a child, navigating a world that seemed both familiar and foreign at the same time.
I look around and it's almost sunset. it would be dangerous if we stayed in here any longer. I looked around to see if we were deep within the forest, which we weren't. I can see the town from where I am. There are monsters here in the forest. We must be cautious not to run into some of them. It'll be difficult now that I can't use my powers and am trapped in the body of an 8-year-old girl.
I look at my hands, Maybe if I try to gather all of my mana. maybe I would be able to use magic. But...it seems that this body can carry just a little bit of mana.
This place is so far from the City of Tulip. my home town
I can't help but wonder... my squad. how are they?
Elijah, Annah, Jack, and Leo.
Will they recognize me if they see me?
How will I be able to explain what situation I'm in even I, don't know what's going on?
Eris... that's right. she's still alive right now. She killed me with her curse.
How many years have passed since the day I died? I feel like, it's only yesterday since I fought Eros.
That Eros, That Devil!
Maybe I'll ask that kid.
"Hey! Is that how you pay me for saving your life? are you just gonna leave me peacefully sleeping in the forest? how could you!" he said. I chuckled and looked back at him
"I'm just looking around. you know I just woke up and I want to see what's going on" I said to him and smiled
"Heh" he pouted and I think it's cute. I walk towards him. even though, he's much taller than me. I can't help but compare him to Eli when we were kids...though there's not much to compare. maybe, I miss the old days.
As I reach out my hand, I gently pat the 10-year-old child on the head. My touch is soft and reassuring, a gesture of warmth and affection. I can feel the softness of their hair beneath my fingertips, and a smile forms on my face. "You're a good child with a kind heart. your parents are blessed to have you"
"You talk like an old woman. I'm much older than you, you know that?" he said and stopped my hand from patting his head. I remove my hand, I feel a sense of warmth and contentment.
Suddenly, he held my hand and pulled me. "Let's get out of this forest. it will be dark soon. it's dangerous" he said while leading the way out of the forest.
Now that I think about it. why is he in the middle of the forest and all alone?