I toss and turn, trying to ignore the constant memories that aren't mine, as they spring up and vie for my attention.
Omega-Xis' memories...
One memory catches my mind, and plays it.
"Omega-Xis?" the teacher says.
"Yeah?" I say, in Omega-Xis' voice.
"Your teacher will be Aquarius," the FM-ian says.
"Bah," I spit, "why that old codger?"
A few of my "classmates" laugh at my use of human words.
"The 'old codger' requested it," the teacher says, "now be quiet, otherwise you'll know why I was called 'Pisces Tidal'."
I slump.
"Mega," a voice whispers.
I turn to see Lyra.
"Yo." I say.
Lyra smiles a small smile and says, "I'm Lyra. I heard you were the new student."
I grunt a confirmation.
"Aquarius isn't as old as Pisces," Lyra whispers, "Pisces had two humans with him once, and both of them died of old age."
"Meh," I say, "anyone who's mentioned as a mentor or teacher is old in my book."
Lyra stifles a giggle.
"Everyone with a mentor, please stand up and leave the room," Pisces says, "Omega-Xis, Aquarius will meet you in the hall."
"Yes, sir," I say, halfway to the door already.
In the hall, I notice an FM-ian who merely looks like a cloud with a pot.
"Hello, Omega-Xis," the FM-ian says in Aquarius' voice, "I am Aquarius."
"Hello," I say.
"Follow me, and I'll show you the room Cepheus prepared for us," Aquarius says.
"Cepheus!" I say, catching up to Aquarius, "How do you have contact with the FM King, let alone a special room?"
"I am his assassin," Aquarius says, "That's all you need to know, Mega."
Cool! An assassin! I'll bet Taurus is jealous!
Omega-Xis' thoughts sound almost juvenile, like he's a mere newbie in the world of FM-ians.
"Yeah, whatever," I say, surprised at how Mega's words opposed his thoughts.
Aquarius leads me to a large empty room.
"We will train here," Aquarius says with a smile, "I hope I made the right choice in selecting you, Omega-Xis."
"Hmph," I grunt, "I'll prove it to you!"
The memory clouds over, changing into an entirely different memory.
Now I'm in some kind of pit, seeing all sorts of FM-ians glaring at me from above.
"Omega-Xis!" a voice says, "We've heard that you have taken the Andromeda Key!"
I smirk and say, "Well, if you want it so bad, you'll have to chase me to get it!"
I jump on a Wave Road and begin my traveling.
I'll head to Earth. Kelvin's son ought to be there, and I can shelter myself there...
"I won't let you get away!" the voice I heard back at the court says.
Cygnus. I'll have to lose him or I'll lose myself.
I keep my tongue in check as we race through the stars.
I notice a blue planet after what feels like hours.
Earth.
The one word is said with both of our voices, me recognizing the place and Omega-Xis assessing it.
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I'm just having too much fun with Mega. He's a great character, and I can get used to his speech.