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Story

A petite girl with brown eyes and dark brown hair was walking down the sidewalk, thinking about what the future could bring. She has just graduated from high school with honors and was expected to go to college. However, with the rising costs of education, she wondered was she on the right path. She knew someone, who had graduated college three years ago and still was unemployed. No one was hiring her friend because she was overqualified, and the jobs she was qualified for had the requirement of experience she did not have even if she would have done an internship. She was in the donut hole with no apparent way out.

"Viola." A female voice said, snapping the girl out of thought. She looked around but did not see anyone, so she kept on walking.

"Viola Storm." The voice said with a little more force. This time Viola stopped walking and looked around again. She still did not see anyone.

When she was about to start walking again, shadows started to surround her until she was completely in another world.

"Who are you? What do you want?" Viola asked, starting to panic.

"Don't be afraid, my dear. I am the answer to your doubts. I am going to make your future certain. All your worries will be gone." The voice replied as Earthbound Immortal Aslla Piscu appeared in front of the girl. "My name is Aslla Piscu, and I want to be your friend."

Viola was a bit shocked to see a giant hummingbird talking to her, but she was not afraid. It was like they have known each other forever, even though they have just met. She did not even ask how did the bird knew her name because she knew that the bird had been watching her.

"You are the presence that I have been feeling around me." Viola finally said.

"Yes, you have been chosen to become the Earthbound Hero. You just need to help us defeat a new threat to the world, and I will help you with all of your problems. The choice is yours." Aslla Piscu said, not pressuring her.

"What new threat?" Viola asked, wanting to know all the details before she accepts.

"The Risen. They are a group of duelists, whose actions are fueled by revenge and the desire to conquer the world, so they could make everyone suffer." Aslla Piscu replied.

Viola did not like the sound of that, but she did not know did she really wanted to get involved, even though she had fantasies of being a hero. However, she felt a strong connection to Aslla Piscu. She felt that they were meant to be together.

"All right. You got yourself a deal. I will accept the responsibility of being the Earthbound Hero." Viola said, hoping that she will be on the right path.