Crystal wings

Prologue

"Go Beyond, Plus Ultra!"

'When was the last time I heard that? I can't seem to remember...'

"Be the hero he wanted you to be!"

'Todo...roki? What is he doing here? Where are we?'

"I want to save people with a smile on my face..."

'Izu... why does he sound so far away? Don't go. It's cold, and I don't want to be alone.'

"I'll win. That's what it means to be a hero."

'Kacchan. Where is everyone? Please stay, Katsu. I'm scared. It's freezing.'

"Hey, brat. Wake up."

'Who is that?'

A soft light spread over me. It was warm. I like it.

"Get. Up."

'I'm trying. I swear I'm trying. Please don't be mad at me.'

I felt a sharp pain in my stomach, causing my eyes to snap open.

Stars.

They were so pretty. I couldn't even begin to imagine how many were in the sky. I smiles softly.

"Hey brat. I don't have all night."

I turned my heavy eyes towards the blurry figure in front of me.

"How are you alive?" I could barely make out what he said.

'Wait. 'How am I alive?' What kind of a question is that?'