For four years, four long and dreadful years I've fought this demon. Upon hoping to exorcise myself I find out that such things are near to impossible. But with such an important role in this realm, would the goddess let me die?
Maisho Nakahare is the name, and I'm an Aether guard. Guardian Aevum of time and the only being allowed to time travel across the sixteen realms. Yes, I know it's a heavy title, but once you get used to it, it becomes a daily lifestyle.
In my opinion, I'm the better Guard, but thankfully, I'm not the only Guard.
The Guardian Vivum, of life, and The Guardian Spatium of space. We work our asses off every day to keep you, your home, your world, your galaxy, and finally your realm safe.
It's a shitload of work, but we don't have a choice. The only way out of this is death, and that won't come easy considering we're all immortal.
Not that I wanna die.
"Maisho, you pathetic little bitch!" a little marfeet calls out.
"If you needed service, I'm already on the fence about it." I muse while preparing for my travel.
"Well unfortunately for you I know you have no choice but to oblige~." The marfeet sneers which makes my stomach churn.
I roll my eyes while lighting a cigar. "Damn, you caught me red-handed. Alright, Nora, I shall be there in a moment."
She chuckles and sighs "No need to rush Mai," she breathes in and whispers, "I'm sure you have all the time in the world."
"I hate Marfeets" I seethe while flipping through the pages of the Aether Book. With a sigh, I begrudgingly find Nora's galaxy while taking another drag of the cigar.
"Hocus pocus!" I grin as I extend my hand.
You didn't actually think that would work, did you… Tch pathetic
"Flare, the time, ... And stop its pace," I whisper causing my star to appear. I drop the cigar seconds before time stops leaving it stranded in the air. The star largens and sucks me in.
"Welcome Master" the realm echoes.
"Mmm… Why hello my precious helper. How's it going?" My voice is durrpy as I walk through the realm with my hands behind my back. "I'm only joking!" I chuckle.
"Your sense of humor is truly to die for Master. I'm glad I can't laugh."
"Ay! Realmy you puncture me with such words. I don't know what to do" I say dramatically as I float up to the pedestal.
"Live another day." The Realm says flatly
"Someone is snappy today. I would ask what spoiled your mood but you don't have one."
"Once again you surprise me with your humor" it chimes "An-t-how~ you have several minor calls and one major cry. Shall I read them to you?"
I tap my chin as I look around "Well~ if you don't mi-"
"I do." they quip, cutting me off.
"Fine, this is an order. Locate Nora Lonaganiv's galaxy and location." I order firmly, putting all jokes aside.
"As you wish Master," it replied. Moments later it says, "In the Fith Realm, Galaxy Fifty-seven. Is there anything else you'd like to know Master?"
"No, your help is much appreciated Realmy. Open star five-million-eight-hundred-and-forty-two."