Act 3:Blood and Family – Chapter 47: Revelations

It's always a beautiful day when you're a child. Any time you get to see your friends run around, play tag, and laugh indefinitely means the day has gone well. The same goes for a brother-sister duo playing around the shores of Arendelle. It's one of their favourites past times that they don't get to experience very often. Usually the water is frozen over, but there are some moments where the brilliant blue water sparkles for those young and old. Today is that day, and these kids are taking advantage of it.

Their laughs are as pure and innocent as their hearts, they hop around the shores, letting the water splash against their rolled up trousers.

"Come on! Faster! Faster!" The boy laughs as he twirls across the cool shores.

"Haha! I'm gonna catch you!" The young girl playfully threatens and she rushes to meet with her brother.

The brother continues to run, laughing as he evades his baby sister; that is until he trips over something due to his lack of attention. He falls forward, slamming face first into the damp sand. He pushes himself off the ground, spitting out sand and dirt that got in his mouth.

"Ah... you tripped me!" He accuses, jumping to his feet and pointing at his sister.

He realizes his sister is looking down at something between her and the brother. The boy follows his sister's gaze to find what truly tripped her: a man. He's wet, he's injured, and he's naked.

As reality slowly sets in on what this means, the two children's face start to swell with tears.

"MOOOOOOOM!" They scream, running away from the body washed up on shore.

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Somehow you manage to feel your body again. There's no pain, there's no agony, it's just tightness. Your muscles feel as though they haven't been used for decades – stiff and rusty, like an unused, unwanted grandfather clock. The very fact that you're feeling something is progress. You've felt nothing for so long, but... it wasn't nothing. Similar to the feeling of being in Limbo, yet you're consciousness is blinded.

Not anymore, though. Your senses are returning, Limbo is in view, and reality is not far off. First, you awaken in Limbo without the soreness of your physical body. You slowly awaken, pushing your body onto your knees as a foothold for standing. You look around to try and identify Shadow. He's not far away but he's sleeping as well. You slowly push yourself onto your feet and stumble towards Shadow, falling back to your knees after the first step. You cringe in what should be pain, but turns into simple exhaustion. You look to Shadow, trying to reach out to him but his body starts to slide away from you. The entirety of Limbo seems to become a narrow hallway with you and Shadow on opposite ends. You pull away from him as the walls close in on you.

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Suddenly your eyes burst open and you inhale the most air you ever have. You immediately sit up and look around at your surroundings. Right away a woman approaches you and pushes you back on your bed.

"Sir, please, calm down!" She begs, placing the wet rag on your head.

Your breath is heavy, your mind is racing, and your heart is pumping. You have no idea where you are, what's happening, or who this person is. You attempt to calm down as you analyze the woman. She's in, what appears to be, olden garbs in almost a maid like fashion.

Did... I guess some rich guy found me...

You relax once some sense is made. The woman gives you a warm, loving smile.

"Thank you. You need more rest. Can I get you some water?" She calmly asks.

You nod as you fully rest your head into the pillow. The woman bows and leave you to your room. You take a breather to finally calm your mind in this situation. You start to look around the room and your confusion riles once more. The walls and ceiling are made of stone, the room is mostly barren with just your bed and a small dresser. The design is what throws you off. Everything just seems very old.

You sit up once more, grabbing the moist cloth so it doesn't fall on the sheets, and inspect the room some more. There are no windows, which is when you realize the only light source is the sunlight peeking through the hole-ridden door and a few candles set around the room. No electrical lights of any kind. You don't even see a power outlet or light switch. You decide not to wait around any longer, these new discoveries peaking your curiosity. You throw the sheets off of you and hop out of bed. Your bare feet touched the stone floor, causing your body to feel extremely cool. You look down at yourself and realize your distinct lack of any clothing.

The moment this revelation becomes clear the woman enters the room, screaming and dropping the metal cup of water she brought for you. You quickly turn around, grab the sheet, and cover all your vital areas.

"I-I'm so sorry!" You quickly say, your face becoming more and more flushed at each passing moment.

She steps out of the room in utter shock and embarrassment. You feel the same as you scurry around the room for any clothes you can find. The only thing of value is your holowatch sitting on the bedside table. You toss the sheets onto the bed and attach the holowatch to your wrist, quickly cycling through to the clothing options. You find an outfit and immediately select it. Your saved outfit of a black jacket over a white t-shirt, blue jeans, white socks, and regular running shoes appear on your body. Satisfied with the look, and secretly giddy to be finally wearing this outfit, you shout out to the woman.

"I'm... dressed now."

Soon enough the door opens and the woman walks in. Her attire start to fit the mold of the house – old looking. She appears to be a middle aged woman, brown hair, and brown eyes, slightly on the thicker side. You can identify the light wrinkles of age coupled with a few grey hairs here and there.

She's slightly taken back by your appearance.

"Ah... you must be from another continent..." She speaks as she steps into the room, gathering the cup that she dropped. "I suppose that means you were shipwrecked?"

There's an accent to her voice that you can't identify. It's almost one you'd hear in a parody movie with kings and knights of old.

"I... why do you think that? And who are you?"

"Oh, my genuine apologies, sir," she bows with genuine regret. "My name is Evelyn Giff. My children found you on the beach so I had to bring you back. You've been sleeping for nearly seven moons."

Seven moons? A week?

"Oh... well, thank you very much, Evelyn," you bow your head. "I very much appreciate you taking care of me."

She smiles at your words.

"Oh, thank you, sir. I just couldn't turn down a stranger in need, and an interesting stranger you are, if I may say. What is that... thing on your wrist?" She asks, pointing to your holowatch. "I've never seen such a creation."

"Oh, heh, well..." You display the holowatch, thinking how to answer this. "Let's say it's like... a backpack."

Evelyn raises her brow.

"Hm... you are a strange one. Where are you from, sir?" She inquires as she moves to the bed to do the sheets.

"Oh, let me help you with that," you say as you rush to the other end of the bed to help. "Well... I guess Arendelle. Wher-"

"Arendelle? Hm... I've never seen you here before, believe I'd remember seeing such an interesting young man."

You fix the bed and look to Evelyn.

"Heh... I guess we live in different district, then." You joke.

Evelyn raises her brow in utter confusion.

"Such a strange young man. Are you hungry? I just made soup for me and my children. You're welcome to join us."

You nod, giving her a friendly smile.

"Yeah, I'm starving," you chuckle, holding your stomach.

Evelyn guides you out of the room and into the main room. Your confusion grows as you examine this house. Everything is mostly stone and wood. There seems to be no form of electricity and the kitchen is nothing like the ones you're familiar with. It almost reminds you of what you heard about Amish living back in school, though you admittedly didn't pay attention. Still, this whole place just has an odd feeling to it.

At the table two children sit ready and eager to eat the soup placed in front of them. They look at their mother and you.

"Hehe, look at how funny he looks," the boy points out.

"Benjamin!" Evelyn scolds. "Don't say that about our guest!"

Benjamin shrinks in his chair.

"Yes mommy. I'm sorry."

You wave it off as you take a seat opposite of the young girl.

"It's no problem, kid. If anything I owe you both a lot."

You slide onto the chair and sit as properly as you can to be as courteous to these people as you can. Evelyn sits at the head of the table, across from Benjamin, and nods to everyone that they can eat. You immediately grab a spoon and dig in, eating as much as you can as fast as you can. However an eery feeling floods you, so you stop and look around. The three are staring at you in amazement. You sit up straight, away from the food.

"I-I'm sorry," you chuckle, rubbing the back of your head. "I'm just... really hungry."

Evelyn laughs.

"It's understandable, sir. But that does not give you permission to do the same, Benjamin," she quickly scolds.

The young boy frowns, being shot down before he can even fly.

"So, what's your name? I haven't got it yet," you politely ask the girl opposite to you.

"I'm... I'm Mary."

"Well, it's nice to meet you, Mary," you cheerfully say before getting back to eating the soup.

In less than a minute you finish the soup and rest in the chair.

"Ah... that was nice. I must say you are one spectacular cook, Evelyn."

"Oh... thank you, sir. I'm sure that's simply because you haven't had anything in your stomach for some time."

You shrug, happy as ever.

"Maybe, but my compliment still holds. Anyhow," you stand up, making sure to push the chair back in. "I thank you for your time, but I have somewhere to be. My fiancée's in danger and... I don't even know where I am."

Evelyn sets down her spoon as her concern rises for your situation.

"Oh? Your fiancée?"

You nod.

"Yeah, Elsa. You might not ha-"

"Elsa? Wait, she's to be wed?"

You scratch your head.

"You... know her? Is she okay?" You ask in distress.

Evelyn thinks for a moment, making her children worried. She looks to you with eyes of determination.

"Could you stay here for a moment, please?"

You cross your arm and shrug.

"I suppose... why?"

Evelyn quickly gets to her feet and makes way to the door. She quickly exits and closes the door as fast as she can, but even still a very cold wind enters the room and sends shivers up your spine.

"Whoo, it's always this cold?"

Benjamin nods.

"She doesn't like warmth."

"She?" You repeat.

Before either child can answer, Evelyn and four others walk in, letting the cold draft sweep through the room. The sight of these new men make your head spin. They're donned with strong armour on top of a green outfit. They immediately lock eyes with you with makes you uneasy.

"Are you the one who claims to be Queen Elsa's fiancée?"

Queen Elsa? Queen? What?

"I... yes, I did."

The guardsman sizes you up with a hint of disgust.

"Well, we'll see. All of you, come with me. The Queen will want to speak with you personally."

The two children reluctantly leave their chairs and join their mother. You can see... almost fear in their eyes. On the other hand, Evelyn looks exhilarated for an unknown reason.

These men don't seem to harm me... so I guess following them is the best course of action...

You shrug then cross your arms.

"I guess I have no choice."

"No... you don't."

You become part of the group and leave the building in a pack. Instantly you notice that it's snowing out, and with that realization, an even bigger one smacks you in the face. The environment, the people... everyone looks old... it looks like a kingdom from old times – like something you'd see in old movies or something. The people, the accents, everything is slowly piecing together without the big picture. A fountain, stalls... the final nail in the coffin sinks in when you come into view of your destination: a castle.

Queen Elsa... this place... what... what the fuck happened? Where am I? Evelyn said Arendelle, but... that's not possible! What the fuck? WHAT THE FUCK?

During your inner panic you realize you're already at the castle. A man stands before you, sizing you up. He's a fair muscular looking man with a funny black moustache. His hair is thin, but not thinning. He dons what seems to be a more improved version of the other guards.

"And you are?" You question, standing your ground.

"Hm, talking back to the Captain of the Guard? Well, my name is Captain Durr. You are?"

"(Y/N) Knight," you blandly answer.

"Hm... a stick. You hardly look worthy for the Queen."

You chuckle, keeping a darker look.

"I doubt you hold a candle to me."

Durr growls, but he quickly slips away when he decides it's not worth it. Durr takes the lead, leading you and Evelyn's family into the massive castle. You're surprised you managed to have such confidence with Captain Durr, considering your immeasurable fear in this situation. Still, your determination to find answers to what the hell happened to you and why you're here continues on. Perhaps finding whoever "Queen Elsa" is will be the first step.

You're in a strange place called Arendelle with a woman who claims to be Elsa, though that could just be coincidence but your gut tells you otherwise. On top of that, it looks like you're far in the past. What happened to you? You were engulfed in Alistair's attack, whatever it was. You remember flailing your arms as the pain entered every morsel of your body, and then... nothingness.

What kind of power does Alistair have? Did he send me here?

You take a look around the castle courtyard and what you see doesn't help. The stone walls are covered in a layer of ice, reinforcing the possibility of this new Elsa being yours. On top of that, and what's for more disturbing, is what's along the castle walls. Ice spikes are sticking up with decaying corpses stuck on them, all at varying places down the spike. It makes your stomach churn. This is obviously a warning, and goes to show you what kind of person this "Elsa" is. You just hope it's not yours. If Alistair did anything to her, he will pay dearly.

Durr opens the door for you and the family, then follows behind. Other guards lead you all through the main entrance and to the throne room, which is directly down a hallway. Evelyn keeps her kids close, but not in a protective way. She seems very happy, as if she accomplished something. The small curves at the edge of her indicate this. You look back at her and she responds with a smile. It's hard to understand why she's smiling considering the cold temperature and the demented scenery. Is she used to it? Does she enjoy it? You really can't say, but you hope she knows what she's doing. She is the reason why you're here in the first place.

The soldiers stop, lining up on either side of a large, decorated door. Captain Durr passes by the four of you and grips the door handle.

"You are about to be in the presence of Queen Elsa. Mind your manners, mind your tongue," he hisses, looking at you. "And speak only when spoken to."

"Yes, sir," you sarcastically answer.

"Act like that," he breaths, getting right in your ear. "And Queen Elsa will skin you alive. Though, maybe," he steps back, sizing you up once more. "She'll be more lenient to her 'fiancee.'"

Captain Durr opens the door and walks through. You follow behind Evelyn and her children, though you're taller than both so you're barely hiding. The throne room is filled with ice, both in décor and... you squint as you pass a statue that looks eerily similar to a person. Considering all you've seen, you wouldn't be surprised if that was once a person. You really hope it wasn't.

You focus forward and see something that makes you question yourself even more. On either side of the throne there are five people... and you know all five. Pyro, Tempest, Gaia, and Rain stand at attention, all in armor relating to their element. They look exactly the same as when you last saw them, but... their eyes are dark. It's not them, but it is. The only person of the five who's eyes aren't filled with mal intent are Anna's, but hers are shrouded in sorrow and fear. She's donning a beautiful blue dress that covers her entire body, with her hair done up. In the middle, on the throne, sits Queen Elsa. Her hair, eyes, skin, everything looks like the Elsa you remember. She's wearing an ice dress similar to the one she wore so long ago, but instead of a brilliant blue it's a dark, near purple colour.

Captain Durr stands on the right of Elsa, making an even six people around her. She looks down at the four of you, glancing over the family and focusing on you and your dumbstruck face.

"You, woman, you say this is my fiancée?" Elsa speaks in an assertive, dark tone.

"That's what he claimed, your majesty. He was washed up on shore, w-we nursed him back to health," she speaks with uncertainty.

"Hm..." She looks back to you. "Interesting."

Elsa waves her hands graciously in the direction of Evelyn and her children.

"My subjects... should not be so gullible."

The ice on the walls slither below the three, then spikes shoot up through them and ends them in a second. You look down and see the same ice below you. You leap out of the way just in time to dodge the spike made for you.

Elsa raises her brow at this.

"Interesting."

You slide across the ground and look up at the lifeless bodies. The children, the mother... they took care of you.

"What was that? They did nothing to you!" You shout.

"You dare raise your voice to the Queen?" Pyro shouts, taking a step forward.

Elsa waves her hand, commanding Pyro to calm down.

"Relax Pyro, relax."

Pyro reluctantly steps back. Anna holds her hands, watching you with concern.

"So, Mr..."

"(Y/N) Knight," you answer.

"Hm..." She stands up and walks towards you, each leg sliding over each other in an alluring manner. She reaches you and traces her freezing fingers across your chest. "Though I wouldn't mind having you as a statue in my room."

You notice something interesting around her neck. A necklace that seems odd with her outfit. With a quick peek around the room you note that the other elementals have the same necklace.

"Yeah... I think I'll pass," you politely say.

Elsa clicks her tongue.

"I don't know... one doesn't refuse a Queen."

She slides her hands on your cheeks and pull you into a kiss. It tastes like Elsa's kiss used to, but there's something else about this. You can feel something entering your mouth, something airborne. Elsa breaks off the kiss with a confused face.

"Who are you?"

You smile, shrugging.

"(Y/N) Knight."

Elsa frowns. Anyone who kisses her turns to ice, like the decorations around her throne room. She genuinely wanted you as eye candy in her room, yet somehow you resisted her powers. That is a feat nobody has ever accomplished. This piques her intrigue. You, who claims to love her, and then you're resistant to her powers. Not to mention your disparate attire and unseen contraption on your wrist. You're unique and possibly dangerous.

"Well... I suppose I'll let you go," she smirks, making her way back to the throne. "You've provided me some entertainment, but do not mistake my compassion for weakness. If you persist in opposing me, then I shall show you the true power of a Queen. Something those simpletons," she eyes the dead family. "Got a taste of."

You grind your teeth at her words. This isn't your Elsa, far from it. Everyone here is different, except for Anna. She has a very scared, reluctant look to her. You want to talk to her, but you need a moment to clear your head and collect your thoughts. You roll your eyes and turn away.

"Can't wait," you mumble.

You push open the door and let it close behind you. Elsa watches you until the door cuts you off, then smiles.

"Keep an eye on him, Captain. Assure he provides me with no trouble."

Yes, my Queen," Durr responds, pounding his chest.

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You completely leave the ancient city of Arendelle, holding it together until you reach the dead forest outside. You fall to your knees and pull at your hair.

"What the fuck. What the fuck? WHAT THE FUCK?" You shout, standing and throwing your hands towards the city. "What the fucking fuck is that? Where am I? Why is there another goddamn fucking Elsa and Anna and Gaia and... AH!" You throw your hands into the air and start pacing around. "I have no fucking idea where I am or how I got here and there are duplicates of people and Elsa's a crazy bitch and I'm fucking stuck here and... fucking fuck," you kick the snow beneath you in a fit of rage. "Where's Alistair? What did he do to me? What the fuck did he do!?"

"I don't believe he meant to do anything," a voice answers.

You quickly scan your surroundings and spot another man standing across from you, one hand at his side and the other resting on the pommel of a sword hitched to his belt. First you notice his unique clothing consisting of a long, red trench coat that has dragons slithering down both sleeves. It's left open, only converging where his belt is, but it opens up after to show his legs. Underneath the jacket is what seems like a black vest made of a material you can't identify, but it looks scaly. His legs are hidden under loose black trousers that're stuffed in sturdy black boots.

The kicker with this new fellow is what he looks like. You haven't looked in a mirror lately, but this man very much like you, if a little older. He stands confidently in front of you with a coy smile.

"I don't think anyone wanted you here, either."

"Shadow? No, it doesn't exactly sound like him... who are you?" You ask, sliding your leg back and readying for a fight.

The man chuckles.

"You can call me Ryu, and I suggest you don't attempt to combat me. I'm sure I have far more experience than you."

You grind your teeth, becoming more tense. You may not be thinking straight, but seeing this imposter of you doesn't make things any better.

"Shut up!" You launch at him and throw a punch.

Ryu rolls his eyes before catching your punch with his free hand. He doesn't react to it at all, as if your punch was one of a child's. He tosses you to the side and you tumble in the snow.

"Look, (Y/N), I don't really have time for this. I came here to-" He watches as you begin to run away. He sighs. "Rhaegos, why didn't you tell me he was deaf?"

You sprint as fast as you can away from whoever this "Ryu" character is. He knew your name, he has your face, and he's not making things any easier for you. Luckily your speed isn't one to laugh at, so escaping him shouldn't be much of an issue, even with the snow slightly slowing you down.

"Running isn't going to get you anywhere, contrary to what you believe," Ryu comments.

You look to Ryu who's leaping through the trees to keep up with you.

"Leave me alone!" You shout, sliding across the ground then jumping to punch him.

He moves out of the way so fast that by the time he's behind you, you just noticed he's gone. Ryu grabs your arm and locks it behind your back then slams you into the ground, plowing through the snow.

"Listen, I'm not your enemy. I want to help you get back to your world. If you wish, we can waste time like this, but that's your choice."

You stop struggling and try to take a breather. If he truly wanted it he could of kill you right now, but he claims to want to help. That's more than you got with Elsa.

"Fine... just, get off me."

Ryu releases you and steps to the side to allow you to get up. You stretch your neck as you stare at him.

"Hm... I'm not used to it either," Ryu speaks.

"What?"

"Looking at myself."

You intently stare at him.

Who is this guy?

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You and Ryu walk through the tundra of Arendelle towards one of the mountains. He claimed to represent someone who wishes to speak with you, and the mountains is where you'll find him. You walk side by side in absolute silence. He promised you answers, and now you're going to collect.

"So... why do we look the same? Is your name (Y/N) too?"

Ryu nods.

"To answer your second question, yes, my name is also (Y/N). Your first question is more complicated. Rhaegos, the... person you'll be meeting with, will know more. It's complicated, even for me."

"Hm... so, do you come from Arendelle too?"

Ryu huffs.

"Yes, but not that Arendelle. That's not the same Elsa I know."

"Wait," you leap in front of him. "You know Elsa too?"

Ryu walks past you, to which you quickly follow.

"As I said, it's complicated. My Elsa... well, we're married with children. She's nothing like the one in this world."

"You said that before... this... 'world,'" you make movements with your hands as you speak. "What does that mean?"

"You keep coming back to the same question," he chuckles. "I suppose there are some things I can explain, though. For instance, your punching power could use some work. Then again, we're not in Drakon mode and I doubt you've had the training I've had."

You stop walking.

"Drakon... mode? What's that?"

Ryu stops and looks back at you, perplexed.

"You... don't know?"

You shake your head. Ryu sighs, then chuckles.

"I suppose we have lived different lives... I shouldn't have assumed you knew." He inhales then exhales. "Alright, lets keep moving and I'll explain the best I can."

You catch up to him and continue your journey.

"You, me, any version of (Y/N) is, from what I understand, a Drakon – a child born from man and Dragon."

"Wait, WHAT?" You shout.

"You, (Y/N) Knight, are a Drakon. A hybrid of human and Dragon."

You look away, blankly staring ahead of you as you process this information. You're not human? You're... half human? WHAT?

"Have you ever noticed that you're stronger or faster than most? Have you not mastered the elements?" Ryu presses.

"Elements... yeah... sometimes I... change and can use them, but I don't know how to," you answer with a timid voice.

Ryu holds his hand up and summons fire.

"It seems all Drakons possess the ability to utilize the elements, but each one also has their own abilities. Your Drakon powers differ from mine, for example."

You stare at his fire until he extinguishes it. You look into his eyes with a question ready.

"Then... what's your power?"

Ryu huffs.

"I suppose it's only fair that I show you."

He slips his hands out of his jacket, letting the upper half fall, caught by the belt. He focuses for a brief moment before draconic wings spread from his back, piercing through his vest. His skin slowly forms scales and his eyes sharpen.

"I can take the form of a Dragon, fly, and heal myself." As quickly as it appeared, he retracts the wings and dismisses the scales. He slips his jacket back on as normal. "This is my power. You... I don't know what you can do."

"What... what the fucking fuck was that? I, you... me..."

Ryu covers your mouth and gives you a tired look.

"You have a lot more to learn, so I ask you to not break down until you've heard the full story."

You slowly nod and he takes back his hand.

"We do not belong here, so it's best we return you to your world with haste. Come on, lets not keep Rhaegos waiting."

Ryu begins to run, to which you quickly follow. It's hard to see this man who's so similar to you act and move so differently. His words, tone, movements, everything is different. It's you, but... not. It's like he said: you two have lived different lives despite being the same person. How that's possible is... something you can't explain, though it sounds similar to you, Shadow, and Carnage. Different people with similar looks. That's the closest comparison you can draw at the moment, but this is all way out of your league. You're moderately smart, but this... you doubt even Shadow would have an answer.

You both trek your way through the snow at inhuman speeds until you reach the base of a mountain. Before Ryu continues he turns to you, pulling out a small, dark crystal.

"Before we continue, I need you to bleed on this," he says as he unsheathes his weapon. You stare at it in awe.

"Hey! That's the-"

"Dragon Sword. You have one?"

You summon the Dragon Sword on your back and unsheathe it. Ryu immediately notices something.

"Your blade... it's missing the Dragon Tear."

"The... wait..." You stab the sword into the ground then cycle through your holowatch. You quickly find the Dragon's Tear and summon it in the palm of your hand. "This?"

Ryu smirks like he's watching a toddler learn basic math.

"If you attach that to your hilt, the Dragon Sword becomes immensely more powerful. Well, that's the case with me. You, not having your full Drakon power... well, I'm sure you can infer."

You flip your blade so you're holding it in reverse-grip style and notice the small opening for the Dragon Tear.

So Alistair had this? What did he want with it? Does he know about my blood? My... apparent Dragon blood.

You fit the tear into the sword. Immediately the sword flourishes with a beautiful glow for just a moment. As quickly as it came, the glow dims to normal. You then hear the cutting of flesh beside you. Turning to the sound you see Ryu dripping blood from his hand onto the crystal. The small gem absorbs the blood but hungers for more. You pout, but comply with Ryu's request. You hold the blade against your hand and slice, letting blood drip out of your hand. You sheathe your blade and let everything dissipate as you hold your bleeding hand over the crystal. It devours the blood you drip onto it.

The moment it takes your blood you start to feel pounding in your head. Ryu shows discomfort as well, confirming it's not just you.

"So... what's this suppose to do?" You ask.

"Link us, somehow. Even I don't have all the answers. I'm just a messenger," Ryu explains.

"Lovely," you moan, rubbing your temples. "Well, can we get moving? I'd like to... return... as quickly as possible."

"As would I."

Ryu approaches the rockwall, feeling it up as he searches for something.

"Hm... It should be here." Ryu steps back and folds his arms. "No matter, we'll take another approach."

Ryu pushes his jacket off and extends his wings. You step back, giving him space for whatever his plan is. Before you can react he grabs your hand and soars into the air. You flail around at the sudden action, but quickly calm knowing that you're not making his flying any easier. You know how difficult flying can be.

Ryu flies you to the top of the mountain where a small area is flattened and molded. From this distance it nearly looks like a shrine or... meeting place. Ryu hovers over the top and lets you go. You land relatively gracefully whilst Ryu simply lands.

"I guess you have some grace. You still need practice."

"Psh, who are you to judge me?"

Ryu rolls his shoulders, tilts his head, and smirks.

"(Y/N), a man who spent his entire childhood being trained by assassins and ninjas. That's who."

You cross your arms and look away.

"(Y/N), a man who spent his entire childhood meh, meh, meh," you mock.

Before Ryu can scold you a terrifying, deafening roar echoes through the mountains. You freeze, looking around frantically for the source.

"What the hell was that?"

"Our... well, my father."

The roar is replaced by a large "thud" that shakes the surface you're on to the point that you fall on your butt. You look up at the menacing figure in front of you and Ryu. A large, golden, brilliant Dragon that stands as mighty as it would in a picture. It's shimmering eyes pierce through your soul and erupts fear from your heart.

"What the fucking fucking fucking fuck is that?" You scream, backing away frantically.

"You're not as elegant with your words, it seems," Ryu chuckles.

"It's the way of his time," Rhaegos answers.

"HE SPEAKS? I, oh my god, what in this shit is my LIFE RIGHT NOW?" You panic, holding your head in your hands.

"Knight, I understand your fear and confusion during this time, but if you wish to save your friends I propose you quiet yourself and listen," Rhaegos speaks.

You pause at his words, then slowly look up at the menacing beast.

"My... friends?"

Rhaegos nods his massive head.

"Elsa, Hunter, Gaia, Rain, and all your friends who have perished."

Your pupils dilate in shock.

"P-P-perished... what are you talking about?" You questions, getting to your feet.

Rhaegos inhales some air then beathes a grey smoke at you. Your world starts turning and the smoke takes form, showing visions. You see Hunter and the gang fighting Alistair and Juno. All of them are being beaten, dying. Soon after Juno is left with them, tearing Gaia, Matt, everyone to small bits as she feeds on some of their flesh. Alistair, on the other hand, murders Elsa in a fatal swoop and activates his device.

"I win," his voice echoes in your mind.

"This... happened..." You mutter through your teeth.

"You were gone. Nobody could stop them. They killed everyone," Rhaegos clarifies.

The image of Elsa being vaporized plays over and over in your mind. You couldn't protect her. You couldn't protect any of them. They all died and you saw it. Your muscles begin to tense, your teeth clench to the point of shattering. You've never felt such rage, such emotion before. Lightening starts phasing around you, your eyes become completely white, your muscles bulk.

"Gi... gigig...." Your voice cracks through your teeth.

Soon after you let out a deafening shout, your power surges through you. A beam of elements shoot up from you, causing the clouds to stir and weather to change. Ryu holds his hand in front of his face as snow and rock fly away from your tantrum.

"What is this?" He shouts.

Rhaegos, remaining completely still, answers as he always does.

"The first step."

Your lungs never run out of breath, so your scream persist for minutes as your body and mind is pushed to the very limits. Your sanity being crushed after seeing your love ones torn apart and killed, along with the sudden, overwhelming surge of power burning your muscles and bones, boiling your blood and scarring your skin. Lightening starts crashing down around the three of you as fire breaks through the cracks of the mountain. The sea begins breaking through the icy layer blanketing it to erupt a full storm.

"Rhaegos, stop him!" Ryu shouts, seeing your body start to crumble from the power.

Rhaegos, this time, does not respond.

"Father!" He shouts, looking at the Dragon.

Rhaegos intently watches your swelling to see what exactly is holding you back. Before you always subconsciously tamed yourself and your powers. Now, with nothing left in a strange world, you're relasing it to its fullest. That is, until your mind puts it to a halt. Everything immediately stops once this barrier is hit, and your body flops to the ground.

Ryu rushes to your side, flipping you onto your back.

"Knight! Knight, wake up," Ryu shouts, shaking you. "Come on, (Y/N)! Wake up! Rhaegos, what happened?"

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To be weightless is something you've never experienced before, and you're not even sure if this is it. It feels as thought you cannot move because you have no body, yet you can clearly see your arms and legs as you drift through oblivion. You can't remember anything that happened before. The only thing that echoes in your mind is "completion". You don't know why, you don't know the significance, but that's what you can hear.

"It's strange, isn't it?" A voice speaks to you, yet you do not move. "To finally reach the tipping point. To learn that everything you knew was wrong."

You continue to float through oblivion, but now, below you, visions start to appear. The first is of a person that looks like you, in a suit with dark glasses and a cane, talking to a woman that looks to be Anna.

"There will always be a (Y/N). There will always be an Elsa, an Anna, a Gaia, these things are constant. (Y/N) will always be a Drakon, a descendent of the Dragon blood, a descendant of me, whether it's directly from me, like Ryu, or down the line, like you."

The vision changes to one of you in a white hoodie with other teenagers. They're around a mysterious well that sucks them in.

"Some (Y/N)s never learn of their Drakon potential. Some take full use of it."

The vision changes to a man who very much dresses like Ryu. He's falling towards a giant snake, sword in hand.

"You, descendant of the Drakon Blood, have been forced to learn these powers and abilities. I've watched as you were tested on, as others attempted to harness the Drakon power for themselves. They failed."

The vision morphs into another lookalike in a dark hood with a demented smile plastered on his face.

"Each beast has their own role to maintain. As the Dragon Rhaegos, I am to keep the flow of time in check. It's unfeasible for this to be disrupted, but your father, Alistair Knight, unintentionally found a way. He has harnessed pure energy, a dangerous ability. Drakon blood mixed with pure energy disrupts the river of time, which is what brought you here."

The vision changes to you fighting Alistair near the sunken temple.

"You, (Y/N) Knight, are the first being to have a fate that is unknown to even I. You hold your fate, Elsa's fate, everyone's fate in your hands. You even hold Shadow's fate in your hands, as he holds yours. Two pieces of a whole, ripped apart and constantly at war."

The vision morphs into you and Shadow, standing back to back, looking over your shoulders at each other.

"You may speak your mind; any questions you have I shall answer to the best of my knowledge."

You drift in front of a Rhaegos, staring the massive Dragon in the face. You assume a standing form and prepare any questions you have for him. As you stare at him, he stares at all of you. In one eye, he sees (Y/N) Knight. In the other, he sees Shadow. Each have their own questions, and each shall be answered.

"If... if they're dead... how can I save them?" You ask, your voice quivering.

"I am the Guardian of Time. The events where Alistair Knight wins with no retaliation from you is not what should be. In this case, I can manipulate the timeline and erase the old one. You will have your chance to save your friends."

"And right now... I'm... in another world?"

Rhaegos nods in response.

"One of the various other realities that parallel yours. All different, yet all sharing the same traits."

"I... wait, you said you can send me back! Can't you do it now?" You plead, stepping closer to the Dragon.

Rhaegos, once again, nods.

"I can, however... if you return to your world now, you will die, and events will play out the same."

"I... thought you said you couldn't see my future," you counter, confused.

"I can't, but I do know the difference in power between you and your father. You are not ready."

"Then how do I get ready?" You scream. "My friends, my Elsa is in danger and you're saying I can't do anything to save them?"

Rhaegos shakes his head, then extends his wings.

"Your Drakon power is locked within you, but so is the key. There is someone with you that can help you find that key. You may remain in this world for a time, under my supervision, and train. Of course, it is your choice. If you wish to return now, I shall allow it."

You turn away from Rhaegos, weighing all the options. The Dragon has proven he knows far more than you, and if he thinks you can't defeat Alistair then he's likely right. Even you remember Alistair defeating you with one blast. You can't save anyone at your current state, not against Alistair. You have no choice. You need to save your friends. You have to save Elsa.

"I'll stay... I want to stay," you answer, turning back to the Dragon.

Rhaegos recognizes the look in your eye. It's not one of fear or confusion anymore. Now it's strength, determination, courage. They look so much like Ryu's, back when Rhaegos guided him.

"Very well, Knight. You shall stay. When you are ready, I shall send you back."

You nod. With your conversation done, you dissipate from Rhaegos' view. Now all that's left is Shadow, who remains as calm and logical as ever.

"Alright, Rhaegos," Shadow begins, his eyes closed as he thinks on his questions. "Answer me this. The state I have now... the one (Y/N) can't achieve... it's not the full Drakon power, is it?"

"No," he bluntly answers.

"Hmph, as I thought," Shadow mumbles to himself.

"Very well, Rhaegos. How do I unlock its full power?"

Hello everyone and welcome to Act 3 of Project's Past! YES! We're finally here! Is it what you expected? I guarantee you this has all thrown you for a loop. Well, unless you've picked up on the clues I've hidden through Project's Past and Vow to Keep. For a year I've left hints of the similarities between the two stories, and now that's finally coming into play! Now you're thrust into a new reality with new allies, new enemies, and a new Elsa! What could happen here? How are you going to beat Alistair? And how do you unlock the full Drakon power? All this and more, throughout the Act!

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