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Chapter 5: Unheard, Unseen
THIS TIME THE VISION FELT DIFFERENT as if she were no longer part of a dream. Her surroundings were blurry, and she couldn't make out exactly where she was. All he could see was yellow, orange, and red as if she were in the middle of the sun itself.
"Who are you, and why do you come here?" said a grave, raspy voice. It came from nowhere and everywhere at the same time.
Somehow, she knew the voice was speaking to her.
"I am Scarlett of the Karai," she replied. Her voice came out stronger than she thought it would.
"No, you are not," said the voice.
"Why do you come here?
"I wish to be a Karaina," replied Scarlett, unsure of what she was supposed to answer.
"No, you do not."
"Yes I do," said Scarlett, without thinking.
Who was this voice who told her everything she was saying was a lie?
"The path you seek is not the one you must tread. But for now, you must pave your own way. We will meet again," said the voice.
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