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Chapter 5

○ Chapter 5 : ○
○ "Why me?" ○

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2nd Person POV

The sound of knocking on your door was enough to wake you up, annoyed grumbles passing your lips as you put on your orange robe, getting up to open the door and greet whoever it was.

In front of you stood your master, a slightly saddened expression on her face.
"Y/N, sorry to bother you so early in the morning, but you need to come with me."

Confused, you blink a few times before asking.
"Why? Did something happen?"

She sighs and pats your shoulder, brushing a strand of hair behind your ear.
You could feel the hesitation and faint sadness in her movements.

"The monks are here. And they're here for you."

"The monks? Why would they be-"
She cut you off mid-sentence.

"Child, please. You'll get your answer from them. Get dressed and I'll bring you to them."

Hesitant, you go change, unable to shake off the dreadful feeling.

Once done, she escorts you to the main hall, where you see the elder nuns sitting behind the monks, who all patiently waited for your arrival.

With a respectful bow, you sit down at their command, watching Kana take her place by the elder nuns, a small ball of anxiety forming in your gut.

"Have you been told why we're here?"
One of them asks, to which you shake your head.

"We have come to deliver very important news. Please, open the wrapping in front you."

You nod and open the fabric that sat neatly before you, seeing familiar toys as your smile slightly brightened, nostalgic over the small objects as you grazed your hand over them.

"I used to play with these when I was little. Why are they here?"
Your eyes wander up to them, curiously scanning their features for any answer.

"Those are the Avatar Relics, each of them belongs to a certain element."

Listening carefully, you find yourself very intrigued by what he has to say, still curious as to why you had been scouted by the monks. The elder by his side continues for him.

"At one point, all of these items had been chosen by the Avatar when they were younger."

Your brows furrow. What was he going on about? What is the meaning of all this?

The eldest one speaks last, his next words leaving an impact you never would have expected otherwise.

"Avatar Y/N, it would be our greatest honor to serve you."

Before you even speak, the elders present bow in front of you.

Your eyes widen as your heartbeat quickened, every word you thought you could mutter getting caught in your throat, forming a tight knot as your breath hitched.

"I-I... There must be a mistake- Surely I'm not the Avatar."
You can't begin to accept this new title, chuckling nervously. The words had slapped you with such force you were dizzy, nearly throwing up.