The Phoenix's Breath

Chapter 9 midnight

Early update, yay!
The new chapter will be released later on during the coming week, so be healthy until then👍

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Livian's pov:

“Luan...”

What?
That's my name, am I still dreaming?

“Luan..!”

There it is again, that's not just me dreaming then? I feel so tired, ugh...
I can't move,I feel exhausted, wasn't I just sleeping then?

I try waking up, but i can't, and my head hurts the most getting up. i can do for now, which is lay in bed with my eyes closed.
I don't know the time, but i know that it's late in the in the night, or maybe early in the morning. That's normal.

Im used to waking up in dead of night, feeling groggy and disoriented because my brain chose to wake me up at the wrong time this is normal, I'd wake up at like 3-4am and have no clue wjta to do next because work starts at 7, I'd either nap or prepare myself for work which in all honesty was futile, if I ate too early then by 8 oclock I'm starving like I never ate, when I showerd beforehandthen I'd get sweaty doing somthing and then id need to shower again.

But one thing I've never experienced is sleep paralysis, and this was new, it wasn't as scary as people described it to be, atleast i hope it wasn't because i feel my eyes opening and i dont want to see anything scary.

I push myself up, still probably half awake. As I rub my swollen, rest ridden eyes, I notice a faint glow emanating from the corner of my room from inside of my bag.
Um...no thank you.

The source of the light somewhat familiar slowly makes its way towards, albeit taking some detours for some necessary loop de loops in mid air to build up the suspense, there it finally hovered infront of me, the glow bright and hurtful to my eyes has me completely mesmerized.

“Luan..“

Now my curiosity is naturally piqued, I stumble towards it, almost falling over my own feet as I follow on, its as if I'm being pulled by an invisible force, I don't even want to leave my bed, my body moves on its own, almost as if I'm a mere spectator in my own actions.

I stumble out of my room trying my best not to wake up the peoplewho live here to no avail, half-dazed, my eyes struggle adjust to the dim light, as i fight against my heavy eye lids so i can keep focusedon the glowing dot.

The glow leads me out of my room, down the stairs, and out into the chilly night air.
As I blindly walk out, the world outside your door seems to blur and twist, like a surreal painting coming to life, lanterns and pretty blurs all dance around the streets claming the night as thier own.

The surprisingly bustling capital engulfs me. Its chaotic symphony of sounds and sights startle me, overwhelming my senses.
I feel lost in the maze of streets, each alleyway a new mystery as I continue to trot along, still following the glow, earning the confused gaze of onlookers probably wondering what I'm doing, and I too would like to know the answer. It had been a good five minutes since I started walking, and my feelings were already hurt.

I navigate through the labyrinthine city streets blindly following this glowing light, each turn leading me further away from the familiar street.
The more I venture out, the more the cityscape gradually gives way to a serene oasis.

Amidst the urban hustle, I stumble upon a hidden gem: a majestic fountain, its waters glistening in the moonlight, a tranquil haven amidst the urban chaos.

I find myself standing before a mysterious fountain, its waters shimmering in the moonlight, whispering secrets of the unknown.

The fountain water's soothing sounds beckon you closer, offering a moment of peace in the midst of the bustling city.

As I stand before the enigmatic fountain, a sense of both familiarity and wonder washes over me.
The water dances with an ethereal light, beckoning me closer, its melody like a siren's call. 

Without thinking, I extend my hand towards the water, feeling a strange energy coursing through me. Suddenly, images flood my mind, visions of distant lands and forgotten memories, none of which i recognize. But still, I am transfixed, unable to tear myself away from the fountain's captivating allure.

“Luan..?“

And with that last call time seems to stand still as I delve deeper into the mysteries that lie within its depths, at that very moment a plethora of ribbons engulf me as I stand still with my hands in the water as they caress my body, enveloping my in their warm embrace.

They welcome me, I feel whole, their grip tightens as I lose consciousness in their grasp, the glow floating towards me once more as it lands in my hands, I close my eyes once more.

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I hope you enjoyed this chapter, and thank you for reading! 😊👍