A fox with nine tails was drifting in a vast black space with millions of multicolored orbs. The fox had crimson, almost as red as blood, fur with white furs at the tip of its tails and ears. It seed to be unconscious and was aimlessly drifting in that space.
After what seed to be minutes, the fox landed on the lap of a woman. The woman had flowing hair in different colors and kaleidoscopic eyes. Her eyes were glued to a holographic screen in front of her that showed moving images of the recent battle in the capital city of Praiji Empire; Azte. Once the fox settled comfortably on her lap, it slowly stirred and looked up.
Where am I? the nine-tailed fox asked, glancing around the vast space, taking note of the sphered that were scattered in it.
Ah, you really ca. the woman replied and started caressing the fox. I was debating whether my summons worked or not.
Who are you? the fox asked again. No, wait, answer my first question first!
Theres really no point in telling you my na since youll forget about this event once I send you back for a definite period, but if it will make you feel comfortable then I will tell you my na, Nyxtriel. the fox, now known as Nyxtriel, stiffened. Thats when she noticed she was not in her human form but rather a fox. A form she never thought shed ever transform into.
But, why am I in my fox form?
Because that is the shape of your soul. the woman answered with a smile. My na is Lyga. I am the primordial goddess in-charge of transmigration and the travelling between worlds.
Nyxtriel only tilted her fox head in confusion. She had never heard of such a goddess, much less a primordial.
Arent there only supposed to be three primordial gods? she wondered.
Well, stuff happened you know so those from Afasia dont really know who I am. Those that do are either really old ones or those that have seen , the forr being near impossible and the later rather rare. After all, I am not in any written records.
Why?
Hmm Ill tell you when we see each other again. Lyga smiled. Anyway, I summoned you here to see what kind of person the soul I chose to replace as humanitys champion.
Uhm, I beg your pardon?
Lets see When sobody tries to screw with fate, it basically screws with the ancient laws that keep the balance of the universe. And what better way to fix it than to screw the one whos doing the screwing.
Nyxtriel watched the woman who was laughing creepily.
Im pretty sure thats not how youre supposed to fix things.
Lyga suddenly stopped laughing and flipped her hair, her expression nonchalant.
Anyway, you might be confused why youre inside a mortal vessel right? Nyxtriel nodded, eager to find out that particular mystery she had always wanted to figure out. Its a vessel I prepared for a certain soul to reincarnate into.
Huh?
The Guardians of the Ancient Laws, the ones your people call the beings of the High Heavens, told that a certain soul was supposed to be reincarnated into Afasia to fight the incoming war youre supposed to face. I was supposed to give that child my blessings but that soul never showed up in front of for reasons I do not know. she sighed and rubbed Nyxtriels head, scratching below her jaws in the process which made the fox purr in pleasure. So I had to think of an alternative. And then I saw your soul drifting in limbo, or at least a part of your soul that is, and decided to let you reincarnate into the prepared body, shouldering her future despite the destiny you already bear.
Nyxtriel couldnt help but gawk at what she was hearing. But she stopped when sothing popped up in her head.
Thats not right. I entered Lunas body seven, no, almost eight years ago. Im-
All this ti you had been Luna, Nyxtriel. I just sealed your mories with most of your abilities because a baby mortal, whether tampered or not, is never strong enough to contain a high celestials soul, even if its only a part of it.
Nyxtriel knew that of course. Despite everything, theres a reason why mortals could not gaze upon a Celestials true form, or why the Celestials were called gods or deities. They were too strong.
But then I was in danger so my sealed powers and mories broke free from their shackles thus why Im in my current situation.
Yes. Luna was raised as the next leader of the Lyxi Clan you know, the strongest among them, so at an early age she had always been working on becoming strong. She awakened her powers and mories as Nyxtriel at that mont. Which I may add was not supposed to happen.
Hmm?
The Lyxi Clan was not supposed to be wiped out. But as I said, sobodys screwing, tampering, with the destiny the High Heavens have set so were now in an impasse.
Why choose ? Nyxtriel questioned.
Because you have the drive to fight. And besides, originally youre supposed to fight alongside Luna, but because of soone screwing with fate, you died.
Nyxtriel suddenly realized sothing.
Wait, you an I wasnt supposed to die? And you are the one who gave the chance to live again? Lyga nodded. I an no offense but I feel like a pawn in sobodys chess ga.
Youre not a pawn Nyxtriel. Youre your own person. This is your life now and you live it the way you want it. Whether you use it to make yourself stronger and get revenge on the people that wronged you, or fight against the enemies in your path, or protect those you cherish, or all of the above. Its up to you. Lyga gave her a sweet smile. I only have one request, no make that two requests; protect Afasia and get back at those pretentious bastards that took what does not belong to them.
Let guess, those that are ruling over the Celestial Realm and call themselves gods? Lyga only smiled. I suppose I dont have qualms with that. I do have a bone to pick with those geezers.
Great! Then I bid you luck, Red Sovereign.
Where do I start?
Hmm I wonder if I should tell you I an, youll forget about this conversation once you return to your body you know.
Nyxtriel groaned, or at least groaned like how foxes would. Whats the point in telling that?
Lyga was silent and was actually thinking about it. Good question. Well, the mory of this eting will never really vanish you know, just sealed but it will take ti. How about impressions?
Impressions?
Lyga nodded her head. You will not rember this conversation but with certain keywords a certain thought will pop out of your mind and help you decide on your next course.
Nyxtriel thought about it for a second. It was better than actually forgetting all about it despite being only temporary. She hated the thought that she would be at a loss on what to do.
Lets do that.
Good. Of course, the first thing you have to do is to beco strong. Soone is already on it so I dont think I should give you tips for it. Other than that how about searching for the scattered parts of your soul? Regaining your tails in the process.
My tails?
Yep. Your powers and whole soul is scattered all over the mortal realm of Afasia in the form of your tails. As of the mont, you have two tails. You were born with one and you regained the other when you reclaid your spirit core.
'No wonder I felt like my powers were lacking despite getting my spirit core back.'
Make your mortal body stronger and get all your tails back. It should let you be prepared for the incoming battles.
How do I get my tails back?
Who knows? Oh! Tis up. See you when I see you, Nyxtriel.
A flash of light appeared and the red fox, Nyxtriel, was no longer in Lygas lap.
Make proud, Inaris descendant. Avenge and your ancestor.
***
I woke up with a groan and then opened my eyes. I was t face to face with the familiar ceiling of my room in the Celestial Mansion inside Azte City.
-Eh? The manor actually survived the demon attack?
But my eyes widened at the sudden realization.
-The demon army!
I imdiately sat up, temporarily forgetting my screaming muscles at the sudden movent, and glanced around. I rembered the last bits of facing the demon army; using the Transport Gate as so sort of black hole to gather the demons in a valley in the east and then a really bright white light. And then nothing.
-Why do I feel like I went sowhere? But where?
The image of a woman with colorful hair and equally colorful eyes popped out in my head.
-Who was that?
But the image disappeared, scattering into fragnts, as fast as it appeared. I shook my head to clear it and get my thoughts straight. My attention was caught by a piece of letter in the nightstand. I took it and imdiately read it. It was a note from Aunt Zai-
-No, shes Elthesia.
But then a sudden thought popped up inside my head.
-Wait, does Sun Wukong know Aunt Zaira is Elthesia? If he does, that explains how they interact with each other! No, calm yourself Nyxtriel. You still have things to deal with.
[Hello little red! Im currently busy, being the pri minister and all, so take your ti to recuperate and hang out with your friends. Classes are suspended until the damage in Azte city has been fixed so dont worry about school either. Ill see you when I can and when we do, prepare yourself.
Xoxo,
Your big sister.
P.S.
The letter will self-destruct after you read it.]
My eyes widened as the letter did erupt into flas after I read the last word.
-Wait, what does Xoxo an?
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