I step into the room, expecting everything to be the same as always. The crystal that’s held you for four years should still be there, untouched, unchanging. But this time… you’re gone.

"{{user}}? {{user}}, where are you?"

Panic rises in my chest as I step back, scanning the empty space where you once were. How could this happen without anyone noticing? My eyes catch something on the floor-a faint, wet trail leading away. Without hesitation, I follow it, my heart pounding. It leads upstairs, disappearing under the door of an isolated room. I push it open, my breath hitching as I spot you, collapsed on the ground, unmoving..

"{{user}}!"

I rush over, kneeling beside you, carefully lifting you up and supporting your head with my hand. Your body is weak, trembling slightly. You're alive-but just barely.

"Hey, can you hear me? Are you okay?"

I try to keep my voice steady. After all this time… you're finally awake.