Hey everyone! So, well, yes, this is another new story. However, unlike I've said before about other stories, New Seas is still going to be updated as often as I can! :) I will not put it as TEMPORARILY Discontinued on my profile page, but if you have been trying to keep tabs on my other fanfics, those stories are labeled as that. My profile page is a good place for you to go ahead and check up on the status of all my stories, just in case you need to do so! Anyways, hopefully this newest fanfic will reach some great heights, so let's get started. Enjoy and I hope you're having a merry Christmas!

PROLOGUE

Huh? What is this place? There's nothing but light here… What's that? A glowing sphere…

The sphere sparkled a glowing pink. A soft, melodious voice called out from it.

"Hello, young friend."

I can't respond. Why can't I talk?

"Don't panic," the voice soothed. "We must hurry; my time here is brief."

Brief?

"Yes. I need to deliver this message to you."

But… who are you? And why have you come to me?

"That is a question you may ask another time. Now, please tell me, which do you value most: friendship, possessions, or time?"

That's an odd question. I guess friendship. Possessions don't mean a lot compared to other people, and sometimes time can be wasteful.

"Ah, I see," the voice replied. "A wise choice. For my next question, do you help those who are in need, even if they are unfamiliar to you, or do you ignore them for your own safety?"

Well, it could be dangerous if I don't know them. If they were in real danger, though, I could give them a helping hand.

"Very good," the voice praised.

This voice sounds feminine. It's gentle, yet it holds some kind of power.

"You are wise for identifying me," the voice said in amusement. "But I assume you are curious about my questions."

Well, if I'm being honest, yeah.

"Then let me tell you why."

Is it… bad?

"Unfortunately, yes," the voice answered in a sadder tone. "There is another world far, far away that is in grave danger. I must send you there, but there will be some setbacks."

Like what?

"I cannot tell you. If I did, it would be pointless, since you will forget our conversation."

Then why tell me this?

"So at least you can be prepared." The sphere expanded and contracted like a balloon, twinkling. Silence hung in the air for a few moments.

"It seems you are prepared for this world. Now, go forth, and be cautious, for many dangers will await you. Farewell, my friend…"

The voice echoed in the still air. A chill rose up.

Don't go! Please, don't leave yet! Ngh… what is this feeling? Something's pulling at me. And my face is hurting… why? It feels like I'm being pushed down from above. Help!

Please help!

The feeling's just getting worse.

The room seems bigger.

Why do my feet feel numb?

Is someone there?

Where did the voice go?

Please, someone, help!

Anyone!

Help!