Under The Cherry Blossom Tree

"Sundrop? What kind of nickname is that?" 

Laina slowly opened her eyes. As she turned to look at her surroundings, she was surprised to find that she was not in Kinshearth anymore. Based on the architecture around her, she could not seem to pinpoint the exact location. 

But deep down in her heart and mind, Laina knew she had been here before. She had spent a long part of her life in this place, a time before her present. She looked over to see the source of the voice she had heard earlier. 

Her eyes widened in shock as she covered her mouth with her right hand. 

"That… that's me…," she gasped. 

Laina found herself in an unfamiliar room with high ceilings and marble pillars. She was standing by the side of the bed, looking at a loving couple who were cuddling. The young woman had long dark red hair, just like her own, but it was styled completely differently.