Sigh. I never thought writing was tough. I hated the part of editing and proofing. I used to believe that as long as you have idea, writing is easy. How wrong can one person be .

I knew that before, I categorized this fic as pre –striker S. I stand corrected. The time line was after event of striker S.

Fate was 19 at the time of death and Nanoha and the gang was now at 29

Venue : Michilda

Standard Disclaimer applied.

The rain had stopped .I took a rest at the nearest bench . My dress was a little wet. But it will dry in due time. I just hoped that I wont catch a fever.I cant afford to fall sick.I wonder how death felt like. I cant remebered much.

I sighed. There were many things to find out. For one ,about myself. Why I died? Who am I ?

Apart from my name ,my memories still hazy.

Maybe seeing some picture might enable me to recall my memories. Just like the tomb stone plate made me remember about my name.

I shuddered . My tomb plate. My tomb....

I sighed. And there was that crystal coffin to check.

Then there were another bigger question .

Why now?

Why me?

How I was resurrected?

However the most important question now was to survive. I had no money. No place to go to . Beside my tomb.... No thanks. I prefer to pass the offer to someone else.

I don't think walking in the police department would be wise.

"Hi. I just woke up from the dead. I am kind of lost here . Can you help me? "

Not very good idea. There always possibility that I would be shipped into a laboratory. I don't want to be resurrect just to die again.

First thing first. An element that very essential to life. Food. Pop quiz. What type of food can a stomach handle after a long period of inactivity? Something light to stomach and yet gave a lot of energy…Hmm. Milk , I guessed.

Looking at the size and well kept of the garden, I don't think I can find any cow here. Not that I have milker, of course.

I had no money. Stealing in my body condition would not be wise. Besides I abhor the idea. So I have to find someone that willing to donate for free. There was always a possibility in randomness. I snickered. If I didn't pass out first. I decided to take a stroll in the park. Maybe I can ask some from early joggers. I also need to get my bearing right. After all I have no idea how long I was out and which city am I in.

I couldn't believe how calmed I was about the whole thing. Apparent I could safely assumed that I wasn't born stupid .Wrong. Resurected

stupid ……….

The park was quite large. Someone should complain about lacking of signboard.

Soon I found myself staring at old woman sitting on the bench. She was in her late 60's. Based on her facial structure , I believe she was the type of people who like to smile. She might be kind.

After internal debate, I decided to take my chance with old woman.

"Good morning, madam."I approached her.

"Hello there young one. My, what an odd way to dress for morning stroll. " She smiled and giggled.

Crap! I forgot ! Dressing in a dress that suitable for dinner event in morning stroll would definitely raised a few eyebrow.

Seeing I was flabbergasted. The old woman quickly said:

". Please don't be embarrassed. Are you going to attend the Chervole Puice dance at the hall in this park ? Even my granddaughter was excited. There were many military personnel going to be there. She was saying a good chance to grab a husband or wife. I heard there are quite a number of young and single joined the officer rank."

My ears perked. People excited over military personnel for wedlock? That was wayyyyy back in the century where women line up for rich and single men with fluffy white umbrella. Did I went back to the past? No. Not possible . My tomb plate told me that.

Seeing I was stunned. The old women continue:

" However I must say, this is quite unusual. The ceremony isn't going to start until 1500. And now only barely after dawn. There hardly people up and about at this time of the day. Especially you young uns. You look quite young . How old are you child?"

I remembered my stone plate.

"19. Yes you were right . I was pretty excited about the dance. I am interested in military line. I was hoping to make a connection before I join any rank. I hardly could sleep. So after trying sets of dress,I decided to take a walk. Forgetting about the dress. Which I end up here. Walking used to calm my self down. I apologized if I startled you, maam" I politely bowed.

I smiled to myseld .I definitely NOT stupid.

"My, what a polite child. If you were hoping to make connections, then you came at the right place. However since it is open to public, you know how pack it will be. But on the bright side,least of all you can sample the food ." The old women joked.

I made a mental note : lunch and dinner settle. Then my stomach made a rumble.

"I am sorry." I blushed.

The old woman laughed "I guess, you were so excited you forgot to take your breakfast. I don't have anything with me but here." She gave me a brown coupon. It stated 'Free breakfast for 1 person'.

"Are you shocked? Now days with the technology , there hardly coupon issued anymore. However the owner of that place love the old ways. That shop isn't randy like you young one loves. But we old people found that it have its own charms. I got this since I am a regular. Maybe you can help advertise to your friends?"

"Oh, the shop is quite near. Just outside this park. You can't miss it. It was the only shop made out of wood. Just go straight from here and turn left."The old woman continued.

I can't believe how lucky one can be. Not only had I known place for lunch and dinner. I also have a breakfast at hand. God is really merciful. All that left is find a roof to sleep in and information digging. However breakfast came first.