[SYNCHRONIZATION COMPLETE]
Takeshi slowly opened his eyes looking at an unfamiliar ceiling he got up from his bed feeling disoriented, he looked at his reflection in a nearby mirror only to find the character he had just made, he then immediately dropped back onto the bed.
He had the most painful migraine as tons of information and memories entered his head.
The migraine lasted 30 minutes, But even after it ended, he laid their, his head in his hands as he thought.
'I guess it's real then'
A part of him still wished it was merely a dream. That he would simply wake up in his room like nothing ever happened.
'This world is a dangerous place, and if I want to survive, I will have to take a life at some point.'
'I will have to get used to live or death situations. To fatal injuries, and grueling training.'
' No more staying in my room all day running from reality. I will have to go out to seek connections and opportunity, while being careful not to offend the wrong person or go after something I shouldn't because one mistake means death'
' It feels over whelming, I feel like I am on the verge of a panic attack'
'But I have to accept it I have to be real, this life will not be easy, it will be full of death and pain, and I have to face it all.'
Takeshi wanted to set his expectations, He wanted to be ready for what lies ahead.
After taking a moment to calm down, takeshi shifted his focus to his surroundings.
He was in a huge room that exudes a serene, scholarly elegance rooted in nature. The deep forest green walls form a backdrop that makes the abundance of plants feel right at home potted greenery lines the windowsill, floor, desk, and even hangs gracefully from the ceiling and walls.
The furniture is made of rich, dark wood with classic carvings that suggest both refinement and tradition. The room was beautiful, graceful, and elegant.
Takeshi was admiring his new room when he heard knocking from the door, soon after an elegant professional voice came from the other side.
"Young master, the viscount and viscountess are waiting at the dinner table"
Takeshi took a moment to process before hurriedly saying
"Yes, sorry I will be there right away"
Opening the door he saw a maid that simply looked at him and nodded before turning away.
While following her, he looked around him inspecting the hallways of the mansion,
It reflected his family's refined heritage and martial legacy. Tall and grand, the corridors stretch wide with high vaulted ceilings supported by stone columns carved with lion motifs each one bearing a subtle variation of the family's proud blue lion emblem.
It wasn't long before the maid stopped in front of a huge navy blue door, and opened it. Behind the door was an enormous table full of food. At the end of the table sat his father caelan virelion.
A powerful swordmaster whose very presence demands respect. He is very tall with a statuesque build, broad shouldered and lean with the sculpted physique of someone who has spent a lifetime perfecting the art of the blade. every move he makes is purposeful, silent, and fluid like a sword unsheathing itself.
His chiseled features are framed by thick, raven black hair streaked with touches of silver at the temples, worn just long enough to suggest a wilder, warrior's edge beneath his otherwise regal appearance.
Sitting right beside him is his mother seraphyne elowen virelion. a beautiful elven woman with tall dark brown hair, emerald green glowing eyes, filled with grace wisdom and mercy, she wears flowing robes of deep forest green threaded with silver runes. Natural energy practically flowing from her filling the entire room with calm forest like feel.
"Good evening father, mother" said takeshi, with smile on his face.
"I apologize for keeping you waiting"
"Sit down thalien" said caelan his face expressionless.
'thalien virelion my new name'
Thought thalien as he sat down.
"We have great news for you" seraphyne smiled at him
thalien knew what the news were, but he feigned ignorance regardless.
"Your acceptance letter for aetherion dominion academy just came today"
said caelan, handing him an envelope.
thalien feigned surprise before taking the letter and saying in his family's usual calm demeanor
"I see, that's great news indeed"
"It is, isn't it! The academy is starting next month" seraphyne's smile faltered before saying
"It's a pity you'll have to move into your dorms"
thalien saw worry in her eyes, and it made him smile, it's been a while since someone worried about him, ever since his parent's death takeshi lost a certain feeling, a feeling that came from being surrounded by family, the feeling that no matter what there will always be people standing by his side, people worrying about him no matter how old he is people that will love no matter what he did to them, people that are proud of him no matter how small his successes are, people that will accept him even if the entire world rejected him. That's what parents are, and he lost that, But now h's feeling it again
seraphyne was always calm and patient, and never gets angry. He could always come to her for advice, and no matter how many mistakes he makes, she would always hold his hands and lead him the right way with a smile on her face, without anger or frustration, when he finally succeeds her smile would widen even further happiness and pride in her eyes as if he did something nobody ever could.
And while caelan might seem cold, from the outside, Various memories from his childhood suggest otherwise.
Like their first ever sword lesson. He could never forget the proud look in his eyes that day, and even though he was a busy man, their monthly lesson was something he would always make time for, with the excuse of evaluating his progress but thalien knew that he enjoyed it he could see it in his eyes like it was the most fulfiling part of his month.
It made takeshi feel like he is surrounded by family again, like he has parents again.
No he does. They are his parents, and he is thalien not takeshi anymore, because those memories are real, this world is real.
With that he smiled and said "Don't worry mother I will make sure to visit every chance I got"
Seraphyne smiled again and looked him in the eyes "You better, because I'll miss you"
"Your father and I discussed lowering the amount sessions and training you have, as a reward, and in anticipation for the academy"
"No need, in fact I wish to double my training"
Looking up at him caelan said "Are you sure ?"
"Yes, the academy is a very competitive place I can't fall behind before it even starts"
"Very well then" a slight smile formed on caelan's face.
Which made thalien smile,
After that they continued their dinner in silence.
Even though they didn't talk much, and they spent most of their time together in silence, it was their family's love language, and there was something comforting about it.