Magi: Hiraeth

3: The Boy Who Emerged from the Wormhole

The Boy Who Emerged from the Wormhole

Ten years ago, in the Kingdom of Xue, Yukiko met a stranger who appeared from the forbidden cave. The boy was the same age and height as hers but they differ in appearance. Yukiko has pale colored skin while the boy is tanned like it was kissed by the sun. Her hair was white unlike his which is a vivid purple. A very peculiar color.

"Sinbad? That's an odd name." The girl replied as she sat beside him under the shade of the cherry blossom tree situated near a cliff; not so far from the cave he emerged from.

"So is yours. Yukiko? What's with that?" He laughed.

"How did you end up here again?"

"I don't know exactly but I found this abandoned temple by the sea hidden behind some really huge boulders. I entered it and before I knew it, I was here infront of you." He explained with his charismatic smile. "But my was I terrified. Having a sword pointed infront of my face. Really? Is that how you say hello here?" He teased her with his toothy grin.

"Not really. I was training and then you showed up infront of my sword." She explained then used their salute while slightly bowing her head in apology. "I am terribly sorry for that, Sinbad-sama." She lifted her head up a bit. "Where are you from?"

"I'm from Parthevia! It's a land with a fair weather and fishing is our life also, just 'Sinbad' is fine!" He grinned before he looked around. "What is this? It's awfully chilly and I know that it's only the 11th month. What do you call this?" He grabs a handful of snow.