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And when the darkness became light again, I was surrounded by white. Geez, you think my dreams would have a better color scheme. White is so simple. Something I would never be.

I sank to my knees. It hurt too. The platform was so painful to sit on. Probably made from some type of stone. I gripped my hands on the groves of the bottom of the platform. Maybe someone would come for me.

And so, I waited. And waited. And waited. But, no one came. This was my dream. Shouldn't people show up when I want them to?

Then, my prayers were answered. Someone randomly materialized before my eyes. It was a beautiful girl in a black dress with intricate patterns. Her deep azure blue eyes reminded me of an endless blue sea full of mystique. With her pale skin and her distinctively sublime silhouette, she seemed as if she belonged in another world.

I staggered to my feet. Was this perfect really in front of me? I ran over to her and touched her cheek. Her skin was so soft.

She looked at me, obviously confused. "May I help you?" Even her voice was angelic.

I jerked my hand back. "I'm sorry. That was rude of me."

She smiled. "It's fine. I understand your confusion. My name is Nao Mariota Pryderi. And you are?"

"I'm Alexxa Alice Lawliet." I held out my hand. "It's nice to meet you."

She shook it quickly. "A pleasure to meet you too. Welcome to the Soul Stream."

"The Soul Stream?"

"Yes. The Goddess summoned you here for a purpose. And now, it's my job to guide you to Erinn."

Goddess? Erinn? These words I didn't know the meaning to. But, I felt like I should. Another word popped into my head. I said it out loud, "Mabinogi."

She patted my head. "The realm which contains Erinn. Look down."

I did and gasped. The platform was the same as the symbol on the book. Wait... That book's title was Mabinogi! What did it all mean. "It's all so confusing..."

"And in time, you will understand. But, I've kept you here too long. It's time for you to go. One more thing. Actually, make that two."

I cocked my head sideways. "What is it?"

"First," she pointed at my dress, "Buy a proper outfit. Secondly, be careful. Erinn can be a dangerous place."

"Thanks Nao. I'll see you soon."

"You too, Alexxa."

She touched my forehead and then the Soul Stream and Nao disappeared.