Chapter 21

The abyss was not the same as it had been. Cagalli no longer floated in the empty space full of colors; she floated in familiar places. But the familiar places surrounded her in a blur. It was as if her vision was impaired. The people, the things, they were all just blurred colors, and none knew she was there.

Even the multiple voices disappeared. All that remained was the one voice— the voice with many voices. But, when it spoke, she hardly understood it. Just floating muffles. There was one word she did make out, one that was repeated: "Almost."

A/N: I know I am not speedy when it comes to uploading new chapters for this fic, but please be patient.