Finally she had reached her destination. Despite the fact she had never been in Hargeon before the Fae couldn't help but feel an odd sense of nostalgia once she arrived in the port town. Even as she stepped along the staircase leading to the guild hall of the famous Blue Pegasus the girl couldn't shake off the feeling: I had been here before.

But she had never been in Hargeon before, or even Fiore until recently. So what was this odd sense of nostalgia she was experiencing? The Fae was looking around attentively for anyone who might be approachable, but so far it seemed the lobby of the guild hall was unattended.

She stopped in front of the counter where she would have expected a receptionist to have been seated, but now there was nobody there. In a way, it felt empty and brought a sense of longing and sadness in her.

In the distance, she could feel her mana making contact with something or someone, and their presence was powerful, overwhelming so even. Despite the fact her strength came from the act of nullifying and disrupting the flow of mana, this presence was so strong that even should she try to use her powers it would simply cause her to faint from exhaustion from trying to quell that sea of mana.

"I-Is anyone here?" She asked hesitatingly, trying her utmost to ignore the unusual feelings that plagued her being.

As a voice beckoned her to move deeper into the building belonging to Blue Pegasus Yu couldn't help but find herself growing increasingly bewildered. Despite the fact she couldn't connect the feelings to any of her memories, they were still so strong and vivid, full of emotion. As she walked past the lobby and trailed after the voice the Fae felt that once upon a time this building had some sort of important meaning to her, it was something precious, a place filled to the brim with a collection of memories, and perhaps it was because she couldn't recall these memories that the feelings were accompanied by a sense of longing and sadness.

Finally she arrived at the location the voice had beckoned her toward: a pool. For a brief moment she gazed into the water surface, yet her reflection did little to ease her concerns: Perhaps it was because of the fact that instead of receiving the answers she sought, the gaze of the Fae child was reflected quietly in the water. It reminded her of the fact she had nothing beyond a name. No origins, no memories... nothing.

Hearing the voice again she turned toward the direction it came from, and there she was lying comfortable on the lounge chair. Even a mere cursory glance and the mysterious power at her disposal were enough to tell Yu Ming who this person was. A woman whose charm and beauty were of the highest qualities upon any of the realms. One who could tame Demon Lords and Seraphim alike in ways one could only dream of. And that was not even complimenting her physical prowess yet. A strength that surpassed mortals and headed into the realm of Demigods, a quantity of mana so vast that it surpassed the concept of a pool and was more akin to a sea. This must had been the guild master of Blue Pegasus: Alisa Vollan.

Quickly shaking her head in a childish manner to dispel the daze she found herself in Yu attempted to focus herself by looking into the woman's general direction. She didn't know why, but the woman's figure and the fact it only had a wet bathing suit cover it was enough to make the Fae flustered, attempting her utmost to focus on other things instead.

"I-I am Yu, Yu Ming. I came here at the advice of the spirits."

The girl was about to try to explain further, but in the hope to express her respect properly she turned the focus of her gaze toward Alisa's face. The first thought that came to her mind was that the facial features of the woman were just as beautiful as the rest of her being. But it was when her eyes locked with Alisa's she felt something strange.

"I'm sorry.... Senpai." A soft voice resounded, seemingly more mature and sensual than the soft girilish voice from before. Yet to Alisa's unusual perception she would surely notice the disturbance in the girl's mana. To her it might had even looked as if an ethereal projection came into existence hovering right behind the child, gently resting a hand on her shoulder. Was this one of the spirit's the Fae mentioned earlier? Then why... did that spirit look like her apprentice?

"I... I wasn't able to say goodbye, and I fear that I messed up royally this time. But I was a good girl! When I learned that the void was encroaching upon Earthland and people continued to try to recklessly expand its influence I hoped to seal the rift with the help of the Fae-folk of Caelum. If the void collapsed onto Earthland everything I hold dear would cease to be. I couldn't and wouldn't let it destroy the future you're trying to build with your family. Earthland belongs to the people that call it their home, you, Daiko, Sofia... and I would be willing to do anything to ensure that future remains."

The image started to shimmer, but judging from the tears in Yu's face it was clear that what emotions were being conveyed right now. "My only request is: Please continue to remember me for who I truly was. Ignoring the lies and slander, just remember the silly apprentice who was willing to do anything to see their loved ones smile~ Ah... I guess my time is running out, do take care of the little one please~ She was kind enough to let me tag along for the ride~"

The Fae tried to wipe away the tears building in her eyes as she muttered the last words. "Bai bai Ali~" And with that the presence seemed to fade, leaving the sobbing Fae. "I-I'm sorry... I don't know what came over me... I know we just met, and that the spirits didn't tell me anything about why I had to come here, but the moment I saw you I was overwhelmed by all these emotions... Gratitude, sadness, happiness, so many feelings that threatened to consume me, and so many feelings about this place even if I lack the memories to link them to.

As Alisa comforted the girl and explained the origins of the spirit the Fae whispered softly. "I met her during my earliest memories. You see, she was the one who told me about my origins. Despite being a Fae now I was not always one. I was born and raised in the capital of Sin, although because of my fragile health and terminal illness, I never saw much beyond the cottage I was born in."

She sighed softly as she continued. "At least according to Esperia, because when I died and the Fairies tried to turn me into a Fae it seemed I lost the memories tied to my human past. As such I spend time wandering around in search for clues. It seems that in her case Esperia refused to traverse through the life stream, I never got her to tell me why beyond the fact that she felt there was still some things she needed to do. However, for a being like her without an anchor into the world of the living just existing took a lot of power from her, and even communicating with me was often exhausting. I believe she spared most of her strength for today..."

The Fae dropped her shoulders in defeat. "I can't sense her presence anymore, which is unusual since I usually can communicate with the spirits of nature, but in her case, it is like a flame has flickered out and the candle has melted away."

She frowned momentarily, trying to collect her thoughts on the matter. "I think that is why she tried to guide me to this place, feeling it would be a safe haven for me. You see, despite being a Fae my only magical talent lies in the sensing of mana and unraveling it. For example I can unravel the mana in a magical spell to erase it, of course it's a feat that can be exhausting if done too often, and since I'm not exactly the most martial-inclined I'd have to confess that I had to rely on the help of others at time during my travels to keep me safe...

Yet she quickly corrected herself, playfully pumping up her arms in a gutsy motion. "But ever since I became a Fae I have been healthy again! I don't cough anymore nor am I bedridden~ So that is a worry less~"

Yet the matter remained of what was to follow: "What should I do now Alisa?"

When Alisa inquired about her age the girl clearly started to ponder about the question. A hand raised to her cheek, a slight tilt of her head as she pondered out loud. "My first memories were about a month and half ago, when I woke up in that flower field... It was there I met her, although I'm not certain how old I was before I died and the Fairies turned me into a Fae... I don't really have any recollection of my past as a human.

Watching Alisa motion toward the chair she took a seat at it, and after a moment felt her tension fade away a little. It was odd how despite having been strangers but mere moments ago, Yu had to confess she felt surprisingly comfortable around Alisa.

"She sounds like she was quite a mischievous one, but with her heart at the right place. She did save me quite a few times during my trip to this place." Yet when Alisa said with such determination that she was certain her apprentice would return someday the Fae couldn't help but smile sheepishly. "She must had been quite stubborn to cheat death so often. It isn't easy for one to return to the world of the living once their soul reaches the lifestream. It is usually there that a soul passed into the afterlife, or rarely is chosen by Gaia for some sort of purpose... At least that is what the Fairies told me."



Seated on the lounging chair the fae's gaze followed every motion Alisa made, from the brushing aside of her long black hair, to the way she laid back so relaxingly and the soft motions of her shapely bust, which by the way made the Fae feel a pang of frustration in her chest.

When Alisa explained about the nature of her talents, Yu nodded her head firmly in response. "I didn't know that it was a rare ability, it did come in handy a few times, like when I visited this island and they were dealing with a dangerous sea monster, I joined a party of adventurers who sailed out to meet the beast and had to nullify an incoming rain of water-elemental projectiles but... Well while the group succeeded in slaying the beast, in its last moments it rocked the ship and I went down under... didn't help that I can't swim so they had to save me..."


Yu smiled sheepishly at the memory, yet when Alisa suggested about training her stamina the girl wondered on how to do such a thing. "How exactly do I train my stamina?" A light hum followed as she thought for a moment on an idea. "Ah! Maybe you can teach me? Esperia said you were an amazing teacher! So maybe that is why she wanted me to come here?" She couldn't help but wonder if that was truly the case? "Well as long as you don't plan to toss me into the pool to try to train me... I might reach the bottom faster than I raise any endurance..."

Alisa leaned back in the chair, bust rippling as she listened to the girl's tale. Seemed like she only had fuzzy memories to work off of, so there wasn't much for Alisa to pitch in. She'd lost track of Esperia's latest incarnation for little over a year ago:

Yu smiled sheepishly at Alisa's story, trying to envision how the spirit would have lived back when she was still among the mortals. "Hmm, freedom to make your own choices is an important gift after all. If one isn't allowed to make their own choices, it becomes more difficult to comprehend the true nature of an individual. Although based on what you told me I think she might had been a bit mischievous but also had her heart at the right place?"

When Alisa mentioned the topic of cheating death Yu frowned for a moment. "Although there are indeed a lot of different ways to cheat death, they find themselves too often rooted in dark and malicious practices that the Fae disagree on. They go against the very laws of nature, I doubt she would want to return through such a means either."

Yu nodded her head sheepishly at Alisa's excited response about the island. While she had been there for only a short period she couldn't disregard the beauty of that place. "It is indeed a wonderful place. Peaceful and serene, filled with nature's blessings. Although when I wanted to book passage to Hargeon they had closed the harbor because a giant sea monster was terrorizing the bay, so I accompanied some adventurers to deal with it. Just... while the pay was good I don't think I can see another sushi for the next month or so..."

Still, the thought of training did leave her curious. Cardio exercises and training did sound fun when done alongside someone else, and soon she heard Alisa's surprised reaction to her not knowing how to swim.

The surprise made her cheeks flush up lightly in embarrassment. "At least three fourth of the Earthland population doesn't know how to swim! At least I read that in a book once..."

Of course she had no idea that the fact she didn't know how to swim was actually associated with her human past and how she had been bedridden her whole life. If anything it was amazing she could walk like a normal person now!

Yu nodded her head lightly in acknowledgment. "Although there are just as many roads to the cultivation of power as there are reasons to seek it out, there is none that can match the satisfaction that comes with power that one nurtured themselves."

Yu smiled sheepishly as she stated these words, raising a hand to her torso and tapping it lightly. "A saying made up by yours truly just now~" A soft giggle followed from the Fae's lips as she followed Alisa's gaze, the bright blue sky above being a pleasant sight to behold. She did enjoy looking at sights like this, but her attention soon turned elsewhere.

"Of course I want to be able to swim!" Yu exclaimed, especially now that she was in a healthy body she did long to be able to enjoy the feeling of submerging her body in water without the risk of sinking deeper than a submarine would!

"Really? That would be great! Thank you very much Ali-sensei!" Exclaiming the last part with a bit of childish excitement and gently grasped a hold of the outstretched hand of the guild master. "However, I doubt that we'll find much use for these robes when it comes to swiming~" Now it seemed it was a matter of finding out just how prepared Alisa might had been.

Yu couldn't help but tilt her head lightly to the side in bewilderment when Alisa told her to come along. To think the woman had already been prepared even for a sudden situation like that... It really showed a certain degree of ability to predict things, or maybe it was just luck? When Alisa mentioned she had prepared this particular bathing suit for her daughter when she got a bit older Yu couldn't help but pout softly. "To think I have the body of a human child... For some reason I feel mildly offended even if I have no idea what age I was before becoming a fairy..."

Yet after a short moment she smiled gently at Alisa. "But I thank you for the gift nonetheless." Her gaze briefly lingering around the pool she pondered for a moment. "I'm fine changing here, if you can keep watch for a bit?" As she finished stating these words she proceeded to start removing her robes bit by bit. It didn't take too much work, just a few straps that kept her robe nicely tied together and her underwear and she soon found herself in the bikini Alisa had given her. Although as one might have expected the sight was an exact opposite of the beautiful guild master. Where she was ample and blessed in terms of feminine features, Yu had a far more childish innocence to her, yet the way her skin seemed free from blemishes and carried a certain softness and delicate look to it would make one easily mistake her for the innocent charm that elven children were suggested to have.

However, equally curious was that while her robe and underwear was nicely folded on the nearby chair, there was no sign of her beautiful staff to be seen. "I'm ready." Yu chimed softly, her eyes turning toward Alisa as she waited to receive instructions from the guild master.

Yu had to admit that as she was guided into the pool by Alisa that she felt slightly nervous. Certainly, it was reassuring to have the guild master at her side willing to teach her, but it was still quite a challenging obstacle of its own to overcome. Fortunately, the pool was shallow enough that she could still get her footing, albeit her small frame made it so that the water was already above her chest, already almost at shoulder height!

It was a difficult thing to do: to trust so much in another person, but in the end she gently grasped a hold of Alisa's hands, took a deep breath and then decided to give it a try. At first as she pushed out her legs from underneath her a emotion similar to panic overcame her, perhaps the reason she was initially flailing with her legs, but wanting not to disappoint she didn't try to stand up yet, instead the firm grip on Alisa's hands made it clear just how much trust she was placing in the woman, her eyes closed and her breathing fast, but slowly as she calmed down the flailing subdued and she started to make more proper flowing motions with her legs, although she was clearly still relying a lot on Alisa both for support and confidence as she seemed quite scared of letting go...