A deep, dark chaos stirred from its slumber.
Invisible walls and a black realm surrounded it, pulsing shadows veiling its eyes.
And deafening its hearing.
It opened its non-existent mouth, emitting a cry like that of a baby.
At this moment, a gentle force traveled slowly through the unseen umbilical cord, making it, floating in chaos, feel every cell in its body joyfully stretching.
"My child... you have finally awakened..."
That trembling call carried a hint of loneliness and a trace of longing.
It didn't understand those emotions.
However, the voice made it feel comfortable.
"Who are you?"
"I am your mother."
"Mother?"
"I am the one who nurtures all things, and I have bestowed upon you a soul and flesh."
"...And who am I?"
"Xiya, this is your name, and it's also the third gift I have bestowed upon you."
Xiya...
