"Back to the past"
Have you heard it often? Do you think it's real or just imagination? If you experienced it, what would you do?
I'm Vivian Lithia Estien, an ordinary high school student. At first I also thought that going back to the past was just a fictional thing that just exists in comics and novels. But, that night.... someone killed me. And I, went back to the past.
- The Night Before Vivian Returned to the Past -
That night it was raining heavily. And for some reason Vivian and her two best friends, Erika and Risa were in the middle of the forest. Without any lamp light, only relying on the moonlight covered by clouds.
"No... No... No... It's impossible... Why... Risa...? Why??!" said a black-haired, red-eyed girl named Vivian while holding the body of her best friend who was killed by the person in front of her.
"..."
There were no words from her. Only that cold and empty gaze was all she showed to Vivian.
"Why are you just staying silent, Risa...? Hey, say something..."
Tap..
Tap..
Someone came wearing a robe that covered the person's face and entire body. Vivian didn't know why, but she felt very familiar with the person's presence. "I didn't expect all this to go so smoothly."
"Who are you...?!"
"You don't need to know. You're going to die soon anyway."
What? Die? What the heck is this? Who is this person?!
"What did I do wrong to you? Why are you doing this...?"
"You didn't do anything wrong to me- Ah, no... your existence itself is a mistake! If only you didn't exist, everything would be much easier! But that's okay, because after you die, I'm free to destroy this world!"
"What...? What do you mean-"
CRETTT!!!
Before she finished speaking, a sword suddenly appeared in the robed person's hand and... the sword pierced Vivian's body. Slowly, more and more blood came out of Vivian's body.
Ah... It hurts...
What is this...? Blood...?
Am I going to die...?
"Actually, why...?" Vivian whispered helplessly. Vivian had no more strength. She couldn't even move her fingers. Slowly her whole body felt cold...
I don't like this... I'm scared... Someone... Help me... Please...
"Don't worry. You won't be alone there. Because you will meet your mother and your two friends again."
Why...? What did I do wrong...? Why did that person kill me...? Even my mother...
I... I shouldn't die here... I still haven't kept that promise...
But... What promise...? Ah... I forgot... I should remember...
It hurts... I hate it... Please... Anyone... Help me...
Please... Give me one more chance...
.
.
Tick...Tick...Tick...
Tick...Tick...
Tick...
Noisy... What's that sound...?
"How long are you going to sleep?"
"Hey, wake up!"
"Hey!!!!"
The voice kept calling Vivian and telling her to wake up, and finally she opened her eyes.
"W-what? Where is this...? And who are you...??"
Vivian looked confused. She couldn't see anything, there was only darkness and the girl who called her earlier that she could see.
"Finally you woke up... Ah let me introduce myself, my name is Zea. And right now we are in your subconscious," replied the red-haired girl in front of her.
"A-am I dead...?"
"Hmm, you could say that right now you are between life and death. Right before you died, you awakened your power, and you managed to escape death."
"What? Do you think I will believe it?" asked Vivian in disbelief at the girl's words.
"Huh... It's up to you to believe it or not. You'll wake up soon. So I'll say it now."
Seeing the girl's expression change to serious, Vivian could only be silent waiting for the girl to say her words.
"Remember, never use your powers again until I teach you."
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Chirp Chirp
In a room with open window curtains that allowed sunlight to enter the room, a black-haired girl was seen sleeping comfortably on her bed.
Drap Drap...
BRAKK---
"Vivian!! How long are you going to sleep??! Look at what time it is!!!!"
A woman suddenly entered the room wearing a top and bottom home clothes with an apron still on her body. Vivian who immediately woke up and saw the woman was silent for a moment.
A familiar voice...
The one she missed...
Tears just fell from Vivian's eyes... Making her unable to see the person in front of her properly...
Mom... I miss you so much...
"Vi-Vivi?? What's wrong...? Why are you crying...?"
The woman - who was none other than Vivian's mother asked with a worried face while touching the girl's face.
The touch of her warm hand touched Vivian's face and slowly wiped away her tears.
I'm so grateful... I can see mom again... Is this a chance God gave me...?? Really... I'm so grateful...
"Sob, Mom..." Vivian hugged her mother and cried in her arms like when she was little.
***
- 5 Years Ago -
Since her father's death, her mother was the only family Vivian had.
"Vivi, please... don't leave me too, okay...?" That's what her mother said at her father's funeral.
Since then, Vivian has been determined to make her mother happy.
But...
In the end, she couldn't do anything...
***
- Present -
Bright sunlight
Noisy classroom
Familiar hallway
At first I was still confused about what really happened. But, now I'm sure that I went back a few months before the incident that night happened.
After I woke up earlier, I thought that I had died and had the chance to meet my mother. But it turned out that I really went back to the past.
I remembered what the red-haired girl said in my subconscious.
Power... Do I really have it...?
If everything the girl said was true, then I...
"Hey! Vivi!!!"
"What is this? You always come at the last minute, did you stay up late again last night...?"
Erika, Risa
Two of my friends that I love and we have been friends for several years. I have been friends with Erika since birth, and with Risa since junior high school.
But... That night... Risa killed Erika...
"Hey, why are you daydreaming? Are you sick...?" asked the orange-haired girl while touching my forehead to check my temperature with her hand. I don't know why she's always been worried about me.
"No, I'm fine," I answered with a smile.
Kringgggg
"Ah, the bell has rung. Let's sit in our chairs."
"Yes~"
It feels like it's been a long time since I felt this atmosphere.
I promise, I won't waste the second chance that's been given to me.
Mom...
Eden...
Erika...
I will definitely save you guys.