Elysia in Another World

Ch8 Field Trip, P3

Chapter 8: Field Trip (3)
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"Who are you?!" Kye wanted to know so desperately that she instinctively stepped closer and reached a hand out toward the girl. She wanted to touch her cheek. The girl simply stood in silence and allowed it. "Why are you so familiar? Why does-" As her hand touched Alpha's cheek, her eyes widened. "Alpha... Al... FIA!"

She suddenly felt a small tinge of wetness on her thumb. Alpha had a tear in each eye. "You remember?"

Kye shook her head, "No," and smiled. "It feels right. Some memories are so ingrained that they need only a trigger. It seems even my magic can't keep some things locked up."

Alfia's expression hardened. "That's because Origin Magic comes from the heart. Your subconscious desire to know who I am allowed a small bit of your memory through, just as it has before with others from Athas." Her eyes briefly turned toward Liliana and Aliana, much to all three's surprise, but Alfia didn't elaborate. She reached out with both hands and made a gesture. Kye recognized what she wanted and allowed the white-haired girl to do what she wanted. Alfia pulled Kye close. "Elysia, I've missed you so much. It's been so long."

Kye smiled, but was still somewhat confused. "Alfia, will you still tell me? Only your name has come to me."

"I am Alfia Athas." Alfia continued to hold Kye closely. "Eli, my precious little sister. After so long, I can hold you again."

"Little Sister?" Kye raised an eyebrow as Alfia finally released her.

The white-haired girl nodded. "I was there for your birth. I was there for your childhood. I was there when you were crowned. Do you want to know who you were?"

Kye smiled and shook her head. "If I used Origin Magic to seal my memories, then I trust it was for a good reason. Knowing who you are is enough for now."

"You believe me, then?"

Kye nodded. "The overwhelming sense of familiarity transcended my sealing magic. Even though I didn't know who you are, the moment I saw you I felt a longing. I felt safe. My heart tells me to believe you."

Alfia smiled. "My sweet sister. You are so strong and passionate. But please, you must be more careful while you are under system management. You went much too far in the fight with that warped soul. Though I understand why you went to such lengths."

"You do?"

Alfia's smile grew, and she patted Kye's head. "You've always been like that. You never have been able to stand back and do nothing when someone needs help. You protected that city without a moment's hesitation."

"How do you know?" Kye asked curiously. She suspected already, but wanted to hear it.

"I was watching from afar. I've been watching over you since you entered Atlantis eighteen years ago."

"You have?"

Alfia nodded and explained. She knew why Kye was reincarnated in Atlantis, and she knew much more. She watched silently from afar as Kye grew.

"What of the little sister part? I shouldn't have an older sibling."

Alifa shook her head but smiled. "I'm sorry, Eli, I can't explain that without telling you who you are. That's a much longer conversation as well."

Kye accepted Alfia's answer with no complaint. "Can you tell me what Athas was?"

"Again, not without you knowing who you are."

"Are you reincarnated here?"

Alfia shook her head and explained. She had never died and never reincarnated. Kye had significant experience in something Alfia had none, but then Alfia dropped her smile and gave Kye a stern glare. "Eli. I want you to quit this reincarnation nonsense and come home."