in a strange, dark place, a man's body floated peacefully. Suddenly, voices echoed around him.
"This is not your place, Alexander," an old man's voice said. More voices joined in, urging him to awaken.
"Get up! You're our only hope, Alexander," they called, growing louder and more insistent. Alexander's consciousness stirred, his eyes snapping open in the darkness.
"Where... am I?" he questioned aloud.
"It seems you are awake," a woman's voice replied, startling him.
"Who are you? Where are you?" Alexander asked, frightened.
"No need to be scared, my child. I'm here to help you," the voice reassured him. "As for my identity, you will find out in time."
"Why do you want to help me?" Alexander pondered aloud, wondering why a stranger would offer assistance.
"Why do I want to help you?" the voice chuckled.
"You, my child, are different. Despite facing overwhelming despair, you still had a glimmer of hope in your eyes," she said, her form gradually becoming visible. She appeared as a majestic lady with a graceful build, emanating power and authority, though her face remained blurred.
"Really? Everyone has their hopes pinned on me?" Alexander asked, tears welling up in his eyes.
"Yes, you lost. But that doesn't mean you can give up, does it?" she replied soothingly.
"But what can I do? I'm already dead, aren't I?" Alexander asked, looking up at her.
"Do you want a second chance?" she asked.
"A second chance? Do I really deserve that?" Alexander questioned.
"Yes, you deserve it. Don't doubt yourself," she reassured him. "You can live in the past. I can give you the power to have a second life, Alexander."
"So, will you take it or not, Alexander?" she asked. Alexander stood there, dumbfounded.
'I can live a second time?' he thought, a glimmer of hope igniting in his eyes. 'If I get a second chance, I need to get it right this time,' he resolved.
"Yes. I will live a second time," Alexander declared with confidence. The woman smiled.
"That's more like it," she said, lifting her hand. "I can't exactly tell you where you'll wake up, so it's random," she warned.
"It's okay. I just need to live a second time so I can save everyone," Alexander said.
"Than-" Alexander began, but she cut him off. "Don't mention it, Alexander," she said, flicking her finger
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*Alex!* a faint voice called out, echoing through the darkness.
*Alex!!!* it grew louder, sounding like a boy.
*ALEX!!!* the voice boomed, jolting Alexander awake.
His eyes shot open, and he found himself staring at a familiar ceiling. The smell of a classroom, the hum of fluorescent lights, and the chatter of students filled his senses.
"What the hell are you dreaming about? It's really hard to wake you up, shithead," the voice said.
"Wait, what?... Where am I?" Alexander asked, disoriented.
"Uh? Do you have amnesia or something? You're in school, dumbass. Now hurry up! The chicken teriyaki will run out quickly!" Jax said.
"Alright, alright, let's go, Jax," Alexander said, following him.
"Now that's more like it!" Jax said, leading the way out of the classroom.
'I really traveled to the past, huh?' Alexander thought, determination burning in his eyes as he followed Jax.
As Alexander followed him, memories of his future life flooded back. He felt the weight of his mission, the urgency of his second chance. The familiar hallways, the sounds of laughter and conversation—it all felt surreal.
'I really traveled to the past, huh?' Alexander thought, determination burning in his eyes. This time, he vowed, he would protect everyone. This time, he would change the future.