Chapter I

A week later-

After a week of living here, in retrospect, things aren't so bad. Well, at least to me. I'm pretty well off here because of Rashi. I think I'd be homeless without him. Anyways, Rashi and I are roommates, we managed to find a nice apartment and we share it with another guy. His name is... what's his name? I apologize, I'm terrible with names so please bear with me.

Anyways, the city that I'm currently living in is called Shenghuo City. It's extremely beautiful here. The vibrant colors of Chinese magnolia and blue cherry blossoms complement the undertone of the dark-colored scenery. There is an old wisteria tree, in the center of town. Rashi told me that it symbolizes love and is the heart of this realm. The tree is over 245 years old and has been here before the town was built around it. There's a strange glow to it, it's very alluring. I think it has something to do with it being the heart of this realm. Shenghuo is also very tight with security, maybe it's because people are stupid and do dumb things...Might be a reason why I believe this city to be "Not so bad".

I sat up on the couch I was laying on. The living room isn't huge, but it's a suitable size for at least 5 people. So, I guess it's pretty big. I sat up and stretched my arms. I yawned and ruffled my hair, pulling it back into a ponytail and letting it go. My hair decided not to cooperate and went back to its original position.

"Hey, Rashi."

Rashi appeared behind me and laid his head on mine.

"Yes?"

He ruffled my hair with his hand.

"What is the wisteria tree for? I meant to ask you about it yesterday. I think it was glowing too."

"Oh, the Wisteria tree is the heart of this realm. It's what allows this realm to thrive. It was sealed here with the soul of Zheng-Ye, a mage, and creator of Nudiempyrean. The glow is proof of her powers to protect the tree itself, and all those in this world. (Not that I've seen it myself) It's what allows everyone to live in peace, under her magic and a contract made hundreds of years ago. Of course, there will not be eternal peace. There will be negativity floating around and people being plain stupid. Anyways, without the tree, the seal is broken and black rukh will flood this realm."

"And rukh is our energy, right?"

"Yes, yes it is. Black rukh is pure evil. The grey rukh that you see here and there is just plain negativity."

"Negativity huh..."