Through the Great Beyond

I walked forward, a limp slowing me down, as I surveyed the blood dripping down my arm. After my run-in with the Burners - which didn't go too well for me - I had run through alleys, trying to get away from them. But then I had to go and get lost.

Great. Just my luck.

I hissed in pain when my fingers grazed a deep slash on my forearm, which drew my complete attention.

Which is why I didn't notice the rain that started to fall. Puddles formed quickly, due to the steady pounding of heavy rain. I thought nothing of it. Rain was a common occurrence in Corell. But then I tripped, and I flew towards the ground at an alarming speed. I braced myself for impact, knowing this could end really badly. But I never hit pavement.

I went through the water for what seemed like eternities. And then I hit something. Or, rather, someone.