I Know What You Are prologue:Maemi's story

Episode 1:New World

Maemi:*walking along the crosswalk*
Truck:*speeds down the road towards her*
Maemi:*looks up and over as she gets hit by the truck*
Yumena:*watching from above* hm?
*in the world of sword*
Maemi:*sits up and looks around* what the? What is this place?
Volkar:greetings traveler
Maemi:what
Volkar:you have made it here so that means you-
Maemi:who are you, what is this place? Bring me back home
Volkar:just listen
Maemi:okay
Volkar:I am the benevolent Volkar, goddess of this world
Maemi:(so I either went to heaven or this is just a dream, right?) it has to be
Volkar:you were chosen as this generation's warrior of the sword
Maemi:*gets up then runs off*
Volkar:hey where are you going
Maemi:*runs over and hops off the edge as she turns over* if it's a dream then I'll wake up right!
Volkar:*grabs her by the back of her shirt and holds her* human don't be so rash, if you die here then our world holds no hope in defeating the demon lord
Maemi:demon lord?
Volkar:I'll take you to the cathedral, there is much for you to learn *vanishes*
Maemi:(why didn't I just die, will I ever be able to return home?)
*in the cathedral*
Simon:*looking through a scroll* oh holy Volkar, please bring us a strong one to defeat this treacherous evil
Volkar:*appears holding her up* hey, they've arrived
Simon:*looks over* greetings traveler, welcome to the world of the sword! I'm sure you've been informed of your purpose on the way here
Volkar:*puts her down* sorry for holding you like that but don't be so reckless, I assure you that what you're experiencing is very real
Maemi:*tears up and breaks down as she drops down and cries out* aaaaah!
Volkar:what
Simon:*walks over and rubs her back* hey, it'll be okay, there is hope in the end of your journey
Maemi:why did you pick me of all people! I was living just fine, I'm not strong at all! Just bring me home!
Volkar:fine, I'll bring you back
Simon:Volkar
Volkar:but then after he's done with this world he'll cross the void to your world and you'll die anyway
Maemi:you're a goddess aren't you?! Why aren't you fighting!
Volkar:I'm only here to summon the heroes and give them my blessing
Maemi:aaah!
Simon:Volkar don't tell her that, she's already hurt enough as it is
Volkar:if you wish to return to your world, defeat the demon lord and you can go back home
Maemi:*sniffles as she clenches her fist*
Volkar:(I made the right choice, this generation is a lot stronger than I thought especially for a woman) Simon
Simon:yes
Volkar:make sure she's well rested and cared for, she must learn the customs and basics before she is to wield the blades
Simon:of course
Volkar:*sticks her hand out as a light shines around her* you now have my blessing, whenever you call upon it, you will be nearly invincible
Maemi:*looks up*
Volkar:I wish you well on your journey new warrior *vanishes*
Simon:*grabs her hand* can you stand?
Maemi:*pulls back then gets up as she rubs her eyes* I swear, I'll kill him. That demon lord is dead, I will make it back home
Simon:(at least she's motivated) okay, let's get you some new clothes
Maemi:I'm fine, I don't need anything
Simon:nonsense, especially the fabrics we have, they're as soft and silky as a rundgar's scales
Maemi:rundgar?
Simon:just think of it like a big reptile
Maemi:(I wish I could go back home)
Simon:*gives her his hand* come now, we should get you fitted
Maemi:*steps past him* then let's just go
Simon:(I guess everything they had told me back then, not all of it was true) yes ma'am
Both:*walk off*
*in the clothing market*
Seamstress:*measuring her* my goodness
Simon:is there something wrong
Seamstress:no, it's just that I've never seen such measurements on a girl before
Simon:hm
Seamstress:her hips and bust and vastly larger than those of the girls in the town, just where is the goddess taking these people from
Simon:she grabs them from the center
Seamstress:I see
Maemi:can we hurry this up
Seamstress:you'll have to give me a few hours to make some new clothes
Maemi:*sighs*
Seamstress:however, we have cleaned yours so wear those in the meantime
Maemi:fine
Simon:(truly a fascinating one)
Maemi:*grabs her clothes and walks into the fitting room*
Seamstress:so she's the one who will vanquish the demon lord in this generation
Simon:yes it seems so
Seamstress:how unfortunate for her to be so young, it truly is a cruel decision, they don't even have a say
Simon:don't say that, these people have been saving our world for centuries and with each generation they get stronger and so do our methods
Seamstress:right, sorry
Simon:I'm sure that she will succeed even more than last generation's warrior
Seamstress:oh yes, I've only heard in stories of how great his might was
Simon:so she shall succeed such power
Maemi:*walks out* let's go
Seamstress:I'll notify the cathedral of when it is done
Simon:*bows* thank you so much
Seamstress:of course, all for the peace of our world
Maemi:come on
Simon:right
Both:*walk out*
Seamstress:I truly wish you the best
Both:*walking*
Simon:I never knew you would be so endowed, only the goddess, no, not even the goddess has such measurements
Maemi:you have her measurements?
Simon:oh yes, we took them quite some time ago
Maemi:those clothes better be nice
Simon:I assure you, our fabrics and cloths are nothing to laugh at, they provide the most flexible feel, suited for combat
Maemi:of course, combat
Simon:do not be disparaged, I promise you that once you are fit for the blades it won't be as bad as you think
Maemi:so these blades you speak of
Simon:they are the Great Warrior's swords, Dunkai and Rankal
Maemi:these names make no sense but continue
Simon:in tandem they are powerful but each has their own strength especially when it comes to speed and power
Maemi:I see, which is the best then
Simon:I mean they're both good and best used together but if I were to choose I would say Dunkai because of its destructive force but then again, Rankal is swift and good for quickly finishing enemies, so it's an even pick to be honest
Maemi:useless
Simon:huh?!
Maemi:could they be fused together
Simon:fused?
Maemi:I see then, doesn't matter
Simon:okay
Maemi:so what to do in the meantime
Simon:let's head back to the cathedral, I can teach you about magic
Maemi:like, making stuff disappear with the snap of your fingers?
Simon:I guess that's one way to apply it but I mean like using the elements, making inscriptions, even learning all 12th circles-
Maemi:I'm here as a warrior of sword not a mage
Simon:right, sorry *rubs his neck* I got ahead of myself
Maemi:but I guess knowing the basics shouldn't be too bad, if I can use it like a reinforcement buff then it should hold some use
Simon:*smiles* yes
Maemi:I hope you're a good teacher
Simon:I can at least teach you the basics, since I only specialize in healing magic
Maemi:you really are useless
Simon:huh?!
Maemi:*smiles* I had a friend like you back home
Simon:oh
Maemi:he always had the dumbest ideas but when it came to understanding, I don't think he was any better than that
Simon:so he was a genius
Maemi:maybe he was, I wouldn't know since he died a week ago
Simon:oh, I'm sorry to hear that
Maemi:apparently life wasn't as good as he made it seem and he killed himself
Simon:*grabs her hand* I'm truly sorry, you do not have to bare such weight
Maemi:it's fine
Simon:just let it go
Maemi:*tears up* shut up
Simon:I'm sure he was a good person
Maemi:*starts crying as she hugs him*
Simon:*blushes then pats her back* I'm sure he is among the angels now
Maemi:*grips his shirt*
Simon:*pulls back and holds her hand as he sends energy into her* emotional healing magic
Maemi:*sniffles and looks at him*
Simon:don't fret on what you have lost, focus on what there is to gain
Maemi:yeah *rubs her eyes*
Simon:*wipes her tears* a maiden such as yourself should not shed tears, it does not match your beauty
Maemi:*blushes* you really are trash
Simon:what did I do?!
Maemi:*snickers* let's just go idiot
Simon:right
Both:*walk off*
*at the cathedral*
Simon:so you see, when you channel it out you have to feel it as it moves from the core to end
Maemi:core? end? You're losing me here
Simon:maybe it's better with visual representation *stands up then summons a staff*
Maemi:a tree root?
Simon:ah, I guess it does look like that huh
Maemi:yeah
Simon:I'm no mage but I did at least learn some of the basic elements
Maemi:oh, how fun
Simon:just wait *staffs glows as he stands it up then sticks his hand out* Aqua casting:5th circle magic
Maemi:*looks up as her eyes widen* what the?
Simon:*smiles then moves his hand as the water disperses and rains down before further dispersing into a mist*
Maemi:it's beautiful
Simon:that's merely a trick, I could use it in an attack but that would be too much and I don't want to break anything
Maemi:so that's magic huh
Simon:yeah
Maemi:so the highest circle is?
Simon:the 12th
Maemi:so then what have you guys done to make stronger ones
Simon:they invent a new circle every century
Maemi:that's stupid
Simon:what
Maemi:I'm not a mage but why don't you guys stack it, like stacking effects
Simon:stacking it?
Maemi:forget I said anything (it's like these guys don't use the most simple ways of improving, are they not capable of that?)
Seamstress:*walks in* Simon, traveler
Simon:oh, you're finished now
Seamstress:yes, and it's quite humid in here
Simon:sorry, I was giving an example
Seamstress:that's fine *lays the clothes down* these are some basic armors I've made
Maemi:armors? I didn't ask for armor I asked for clothes
Seamstress:I apologize, I'll get to making those but in the meantime do test these out so I know whether or not they need any adjustments
Maemi:fine *grabs them and walks off*
Simon:I hope they fit well
Seamstress:I made the best I could, I had to compensate for the chest size though
Simon:I'm sure it should be fine
Seamstress:this is only basic armor, the more well fitted stuff will be done later
Maemi:*walks out* this one is tolerable, that other one is a no
Simon:what makes you say that
Maemi:why the hell is there plating on the chest!
Seamstress:it's meant to protect you
Maemi:at least properly put it over the whole chest, this isn't protecting anyone!
Seamstress:I'm sorry!
Maemi:*sighs* I swear, you guys don't get the most simple things sometimes
Seamstress:so then
Maemi:I like this one, unless you want to remake that one then-
Seamstress:why not wear it for casual clothing, just treat it like another set of clothes
Maemi:I guess I could sleep in this if you remove the plating
Seamstress:of course, I'll be right on that!
Maemi:great
Seamstress:*grabs it then runs out*
Simon:you really let her know huh
Maemi:it's not my fault you guys don't do things right
Simon:maybe explain it and we'll get it *grabs her hand* how are things done in your world
Maemi:*blushes then pulls back* okay, just don't touch me
Simon:*blushes and rubs his neck* ah, my apologies
Maemi:tch
Simon:mm
Volkar:seems like you two are getting along well
Simon:goddess!
Maemi:don't you guys get basic stuff
Volkar:maybe our world isn't as advanced as yours
Maemi:that much is obvious
Volkar:get ready for tomorrow, your real training and journey begins then
Maemi:okay then *walks off*
Simon:where are you going
Maemi:outside, I want fresh air
Simon:okay make sure to come back so I can show you your room
Maemi:uh huh *walks out*
Volkar:she's a sad girl
Simon:you can see it too
Volkar:but once this is all over she'll be happy again
Maemi:*sniffling as she rubs her eyes* fuck, why can't I just go back home
Simon:*puts his hands together* please ensure her happiness
Volkar:of course, she has my blessing after all