Prologue

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I opened my eyes and as I sat up, I found myself surrounded by randos. "What the fuck," I mumbled, scanning the room in confusion. I was in a white room with marble pillars and gold etched into the ceiling. The people surrounding me were in a circle, some dropping to their knees and others talking with each other. I looked to my right and saw Phương unconscious on the ground. Oh, my god! She's dead, isn't she?! I shook her, hoping, praying she was not dead. Please don't be dead! After shaking her for a few seconds, she opened her eyes and slapped me across the face, "Tao đang buồn ngủ mà," she hissed.

I breathed a sigh of relief and immediately enacted my revenge by slapping Phương back. As her twin brother, it is my duty to bring her suffering, as it is her duty to bring suffering to me, it's only fair. She looked at me with annoyance while holding her now red cheek, "Tao ghét mày,"

"Cảm ơn nha," I retorted.

Phương rolled her eyes and looked around at the people surrounding us and then at me, "Minh, where are we?" she asked, switching to English now, huh?

I shrugged, "I'm just as clueless as you." We looked at the people around us. Red robes with gold embroidery covered their bodies but not their faces. Some were men, some were women. A blonde, pale-skinned, blue-eyed individual in pearly white armor walked up to us with a broad smile.

He knelt on one knee and spoke, "Greetings, heroes. Thank Asteria for responding to our summons.". Me and Phuong looked at this man with confusion. Who is this guy? Why is he calling us heroes? And how did we get here?! The man continued, "I'm guessing you have many questions, but that will have to wait. You see, we need your help.". I moved closer to Phương, still trying to process the situation. "Ahem, our kingdom is at the weak end of a war against the Glorian kingdom. We summoned you here to request your aid. So please," the man explained, bowing his head. He looked pretty desperate. The situation must be pretty bad.

I was still suspicious. I looked at Phuong. We both nodded, and I looked at the man, "Alright, we'll help you," I said. We'll play along until we figure out what to do next. The man smiled and stood up, holding his hand out for us. We stood up without his help, then people in maid outfits motioned us to a guest room. The room had white walls with blue and gold marbling on the ceiling. Even though the people here are suspicious, I can't lie. This room is pretty nice.

I noticed Phuong's eyes sparkling as she wandered around. I sighed and grabbed her shoulder. "Hm?" she looked at me with annoyance.

I sighed again, "Bớt chạy lung tung nữa. Thử đứng yên cho một giây đi," I reprimanded.

"Không," Phuong conceded, flopping onto the bed like the lazy butt that she was.

I sighed again and lay down with her, "So what are we gonna do, Minh?"

"I'm working on it,"

"Work faster,"

"Đang làm việc mà, phiền quá," I growled, flicking her forehead.

"Ow, ***k you," she grumbled, rubbing her forehead. I rolled my eyes and got up, walking to the only window there; I looked outside. The outside looked straight out of a fantasy. There were green bushes, tiny critters running around, and a ton of flowers.

I turned to Phuong, "Ya done being lazy?" I sarcastically asked.

"Không tch," Phuong sassed, rolling to her side and facing the wall.

I sat on an armchair near the window, "Lười biếng," I huffed. I looked out the window and sighed. Through the glass I looked at my reflection, my light skin, black hair, and green eyes, I'm still wearing my uniform, I should change later. Once this dream is over, everything will go back to normal. I'll wake up, go to school, and go on like usual. All of this isn't real. It's just a dream.

A/N
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Actor AU

Mep: So what do you guys think of your roles so far?

Aliya: I'm enjoying it, making fun of Minh is my favorite part.

Angelo: First of all, rude. Second of all, I don't really have an opinion on my role, since there hasn't been a lot of stuff going on.

Aliya: Yeah, maybe cause your role is as important as a background character.

Angelo: We're both the main characters so let's just agree to disagree alright?

Aliya: Says the one who's gonna be irrelevant for most of the next chapter.

Angelo: Shut up!

Aliya: Make me asshole

Mep: Should I leave?

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