Alone in a Lost Fallen World
Vincent was falling. But he didn't feel like he was moving. This had to be Heaven…or Hell. Most likely the former.
Why would you go to Heaven? You're not a good person.
Oh shut up! Not in the mood!
Of course he was mad about dying. He'd left behind all his friends and his family. But he felt oddly at peace.
Must be a side effect of death.
Vincent finally hit the ground. Well, it was more a whiteness than ground. As far as he could see, everything was white.
"Well, howdy Vinnie," a familiar voice said.
Vincent looked up to see an orange haired thief grinning at him.
"Where am I? How are you here? What the hell?" Vincent quickly got to his feet.
"Let's put it this way. You died and now you're here," he said calmly.
"And what about you? How can I see you?" Vincent said, still not calm.
Gaius sighed, "Well, given the circumstances of your death, there may be a way to bring you back to life."
"Circumstances?"
"Irrelevant. But if you're going to return to the world you know, you're going to have to truly want to," Gaius said.
"Hang on, why would you do this for me?" Vincent reached for a knife that wasn't there.
"Well...Naga's orders. And well...I made a mistake in Valm. This is my way of fixing it," he muttered.
"I don't hold it against you..." Vincent trailed off.
"Doesn't matter. It'll clear my guilt. But let me give you motivation to return," Gaius waved his hand and an image appeared from nowhere.
Vincent saw his family standing in a circle around a pit in the ground. Anna, Remy, Jessie, Morgan and Inigo. Lowell, Matts and Heather were standing in the background.
Vincent watched as Remy gently set down a charred purple cloak and a stetson into the pit. It was then Vincent realized what this was.
His grave. His last remaining possessions.
The Spymaster felt a terrible pain in his heart. They all were moving on. He had to get back now!
"Send me back," he said attempting to keep a straight tone of voice.
"Oh, I intend to. But Naga wanted me to tell you. She said you'd understand. I was told to tell you that before you wake up in Ylisse, you'll be Three next. And you won't remember it, because with time travel, someone always loses their memory. Your daughter Morgan for example."
"Fascinating," Vincent said. "Send me back...now."
"One more thing. Another conflict will begin in ten years. Because of something you did, this will happen. I suggest you stay in shape and be ready for it," he said.
"Fine. Do it now."
Gaius nodded, "Good bye, my friend." He tapped two fingers to Vincent's forehead and he blacked out.