Fai and Isa's days felt different since they discovered the softly pulsating blue crystal on their pillows. That small object was undeniable proof that the world they entered wasn't just a dream. Every night, they returned there—without fail. That world truly belonged to them, a place where they could be together without limits.
But tonight, something felt different.
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Fai opened his eyes, expecting to find himself in the usual meadow. But this time, the world around him seemed dim. The sky, which was usually golden, was now dark, lit only by the faint shimmer of distant stars. The air felt colder, and the wind carried whispers he couldn't understand.
"Isa?" he called out, his voice slightly trembling.
Not far away, Isa stood with a confused expression. "Fai… this world feels strange."
They immediately ran toward each other, holding hands tightly as if afraid of being separated.
"Something has changed," Isa murmured. "Why isn't the sky as bright as usual?"
Fai observed his surroundings, trying to make sense of what was happening. "Maybe… something is disturbing the balance of this world?"
Suddenly, from behind the glowing trees, a low growl echoed. Their eyes locked onto the silhouette of a creature emerging from the shadows. A large white cat, its fur shimmering like silver under the starlight, stared at them with glowing red eyes.
"You… are not part of this world, are you?" Fai asked cautiously.
The creature narrowed its eyes before smirking, revealing sharp fangs. "Oh, but I am part of everything that involves love and illusion," its voice sounded like the crackling of fire. "And this world? It should not exist."
Isa tightened her grip on Fai's hand. "What do you mean?"
The white cat stepped forward, its claws leaving scorched marks on the ground. "You are not supposed to have this world. Love that is separated should remain separated."
Fai stepped protectively in front of Isa. "We won't let you destroy it."
The cat let out a low chuckle before its eyes gleamed even brighter. "Let's see how strong your love truly is."
In an instant, the world around them began to tremble. The wind howled fiercely, and from its claws, fire spread, scorching the purple grass around them.
Isa looked at Fai in fear. "What should we do?"
Fai held her hand tightly. "If this world exists because of our love… then we have to protect it with love, too."
Isa nodded, determination growing in her heart. They wouldn't let anyone take their world away.
With newfound courage, they faced the creature together. Because to them, this world was more than just a dream—it was proof that their love could transcend reality.