Cross Worlds (Hiatus)

Chapter 4: "Answers" (Side- Reality)

"This voice... Have I heard it somewhere before..?" I get lost in thought for a moment and then I remember my vivid dream from this morning. "The same voice..." I mutter under my breath, getting a glance from Riku Fantasy, but he doesn't say anything to me.

Instead, he redirects his focus on the hooded woman, keeping his guard up. "Alright then mysterious woman who came out of nowhere, in an even more suspicious getup, who we're apparently supposed to trust isn't going to lie to us: first question, who are you?"

"Who am I..? That question is one I cannot fully answer. I am a...demigoddess of sorts. I am not an all powerful being by any means, but I am stronger than any mortal from the worlds you both come from. After all, I am the reason you two are able to communicate with one another and receive updates on each other's status." Both Riku and I go wide-eyed at that statement. "If you wish to know my name, I unfortunately do not possess a title. Feel free to call me whatever you wish." The robed figure finishes explaining.

"Does this mean I get to make up a nickname again? Sweet!" I raise my fist as I cheer.

"Don't go getting excited yet you doofus." Fantasy slaps the back of my head and I yelp somewhat, glaring at him. "If you want us to trust you, the first thing you're gonna have to do is lose the weird get up." He points to the cloak the figure is wearing.

"You want me to remove my robe..? Well...I wouldn't mind all that much but... Be aware, I am fully nude underneath this." She reaches for the ribbon holding the robes closed over her chest.

Fantasy and I quickly shout, "Don't do that!" in unison.

"But, I do want to earn your trust. If stripping naked is the only way..." Now I know she's teasing us from the slow way she pulls on the string of the knotted ribbon.

"Just pull your hood down! Geez!" Riku Fantasy shouts as fast as he can, almost fumbling over his words.

"Will you trust me then?" The woman tilts her head, stopping her pull on the ribbon string, but not letting go of it either.

"Yes! Please keep your clothes on! My goodness..!" Fantasy puts a hand over his face.

I just awkwardly look away however as I speak. "Please just take your hood off... We promise we'll believe what you say if you do that. And keep your clothes on! We'll trust you if you pull the hood down and keep your clothes on..."

The woman chuckles and lets go of the ribbon string before reaching for her hood. "Very well then." That's all she says before pulling down her hood. Both Fantasy and I immediately blush upon seeing the unexpectedly gorgeous woman under the hood. She has long brown hair, but how far it goes can't be seen because it falls under her cloak. Her eyes are brown as well, and yet they shine like crystals. Her skin is both fair and glows as brightly as her other features. The best feature I could probably point out would be her naturally glossy lips.

"This woman really is a goddess..." I'm positive Fantasy and I are having the same exact thought.

"Is something wrong? Is my appearance unsatisfactory..? I can assure you, my bare body is much more likable to those of the male race. I can strip fully naked if you'd prefer to have a distraction from my inadequate face." She once again reaches for the ribbon on her chest.

"We're speechless because you're beautiful alright! Stop trying to strip naked!" Riku Fantasy blushes heavily as he blurts that out.

"Really..? You both think I'm beautiful?" The deity tilts her head once more, still holding onto the ribbon string just like before. Riku Fantasy gives me a dark glare, and I know he's trying to say, "If I said it, you have to say it too."