The Illusion of Hope

Wind blew past her as dust prickled at her eyes making it difficult for her to keep them open. The scenery warped and changed whilst she could only see glimpses of it. 

"Where is this? Buildings? Why does it look familiar?"

Ming Yue couldn't get a clear look until the wind finally stopped. She blinked several times before finally looking at her surroundings. Things were slightly different but it was unmistakeable, especially the tall tower in the distance. 

"This... this is the city, isn't it? The city surrounding the Divine Citadel", she realized. 

Things seemed much more maintained, none of the buildings were crumbling or covered with vines. The streets were clean. The gardens were tended too. 

But most noticeably, it was lively.