Sunny's awakenning was strangly calm once he woke up his sleeping pot opened and the essesment was measured. He tried to get to Nephis but was stopped because it was too far and he was too weak to move. Despite his becoming ascended in the first dream excluding his first nightmare his physical body was still weak. After all his soul has to catch up with his physical body which recquires time. He just hoped everything worked. Sunny did not hide his true name anymore. There was no poiny since it was already in use not to mention he reached what he wanted. After assessing his state system pointed out that he is half a step away from becoming master which was wrong because soul measurements are still difficult to measure unlike physical bodies. If they were to do the same assesment a month from now the system would most definitely desplay that he is a master. Similar to him system had one more anomoly. That anomoly was Nephis. Very close behind them also very close to becoming master were Cassia, Kai and Seishan since Effie wasn't thought how to consume world essence, yes she was not as strong but she could move which was a giant bonus for her. Administrator started the essesment of top 5 which were on display in this order:
Nephis - true name: Changing Star.
Sunless - true name: Lost from Light.
Cassia - true name: Song of the Fallen
Kai - true name: Knight in gale
Effie - true name: Rised by wolfs.
Word about unremarkable Sunless boy from the outskirts becoming a holder of a true name were way more then Sunny wanted and he very quickly regreted telling them he had one.
Similarly to this they were equaly shocked that Caster was not present in the party of people that awoke. As for his status it remained redacted by the wishes of his family. As soon as Nephis, Sunny and Cassia stepped down from the podium as the only 3 true name holders firekeepers surrounded Nephis some crying some just hugging each other.
Sunny, unlike in this previous life where he was trying to hide from everyone and was easily forgotten, was now surrounded by his faction and since every one from his faction were people that were in their own families places they were not there to greet him with one exception. Cassia was the only member of his clan that waited for him. As he walked down from the podium he thought.
For some reason I feel better about how things are now. I wounder...
Smile was dancing on his lips while he was observing Nephis.
He excused himself and called Master Jet's number which was in his things that were left behind in his room from before entering his sleeping pot. He asked if she could get him a small house. Exactly where it was last time this time tho is was Jet that came to give him the keys and when she saw Nephis standing beside him a strange smile appeared on her lips.
Awakened Sunny, Awakened Nephis.
Neph looked at her direction with slightly wide eyes seeing very pretty woman coming close to them with her cold and enchanting blue eyes.
Master Jet? Why are you showing us the house?
What? And hear I thought you'd miss me.
What?
What?
Jet smiled and looked at Nephis. Which made Nephis ask question she was for some reason dreading slightly.
Do you know each other?
Know is a strong word but we are both from the outskirts.
I see.
How did you meet?
As soon as Neph asked that Sunny was strangely quiet avoiding eye contact from other 2.
Jet smiled and said.
How could I forget. It's unforgettable memory.
I was there when he woke up from his first nightmare and do you know what was the first reaction when I asked him what was he staring at?
Sunny's eyes grew wide with shock.
oh…..
No. What was it? Eyes?
Jet shook her head small grin spreading on her lips.
No, he said and I quote: ''Your breasts.''
Jet's smile grew a little more trying to hold back laugheter.
Sunny?
Yes?
Do you want to tell me something?
Nephis smiled but it was cold almost killing smile.
Yeah. I-I have to go. Haughty!
Haughty took his physical form as a replacement for Sunny and was now standing in front of Jet and Nephis.
Haughty laughed and looked up in Master's Jet direction.
Oh I see, the reason.
Jet was obviously very much surprised by this and didn't hide her curiosity.
Another Sunny?
Instead of Haughty Nephis replied faster not looking away from Haughty.
No, but yes. It's like an avatar of his.
That is very interesting.
Neph looked around and spotted Sunny at the end of the block but before she ran after him she realized something.
Oh, now hold on a second. Since you are here I might as well beat my anger on you.
Haughty tilted his head in confusion and asked.
You can beat anger? Isn't that something abstract?
Aren't you abstract? Nephis snapped back at him.
Not even close, Changing star.
Jet meanwhile got closer to their house door and burst out laughing.
Young love is so much fun. Well I hope he survives. My job here is done…or maybe I should also do this.
She slid under the door her number even tho Sunny already has it but now with red heart on it with words: Call me.
Signed: Master Jet.
Alright, I am done here, later Awakened Nephis.
Nephis did not respond just continued staring at Haughty.
Jet laughed and drove away.
Why me?
Muttered Haughty for himself
Will Sunny not feel it?
Haughty looked up at Nephis and said slowly.
Well, he could feel anything we feel...oh shit.
Anything you feel, ha?
Right now he would either feel 4th of it or….
Happy appeared and covered his mouth.
Sorry, Nephis he was rablening too much.
Thanks.
Haughty disolved into shadows after saying that
.
Happy put his hands behind his back and looked at Nephis.
So he can feel anything you feel?
Happy continued smiling at Nephis and said.
No, only if he switches with us. We would feel it and other person would also see the difference. I mean I think you know who is who by now don't you?
Nephis ignored his attempt of diversion from her main objective as she continued asking.
Would you still remember if you were switched?
Instead of answering Happy disolved into shadows refusing to answer.
No, they wouldn't, if I were to block it. But I have no reason to.
Sunny had to answer even tho he was pretty far now.
Nephis looked into his direction and looked where he was going and dashed there after him.
In a short while she caught up to him because she knew where he was
Stop running away from me Sunny.
Running away from you? I just had an urge to stretch my legs, you know I was stuck in a sleeping pod for so long.
Oh have you now. Well I on the other hand just want to stretch my hand a little.
Sunny chuckeled with no humor and thought.
What to do. Oh I know. He picked up his phone and called Kai.
Kai told him his number because Sunny didn't have any phone and so he just remembered it. He also remembered Seishan's number but he called Kai because he thought it would be better.
This is Kai who is this?
KAI! Help me!
Sunny? Why does it sound like you are running from…is it someone?
yes. Nephis.
….what did you do?
…
Sunny?
When I woke up from the first nightmare I complimented master's Jet…breasts. And now Nephis knows.
Kai laughed.
Just apologize, what's the worst that could happen
Is there something else… hello? HE HUNG UP!
Damn it. Where to now. Oh no.
He stopped in front of his house, again.
Nephis grabbed his shoulder and Sunny slowly turned around to face her.
Inside.
y-yes.
He walked inside stepping on the paper from master Jet not noticing it.
Nephis got inside behind him closing the door behind her leaning agains it.
Is it true? Well of course it is you can't lie after all.
She stepped closer.
Do you have something to say for your defence?
It was the first thing I saw…
What was the first thing you saw on me? Hair?
You. I saw you! MY you.
That's sweet but still.
She slaped him sending him sliding across the floor.
This was for every rumour in dark city, every time you cooked your food for others and not me and for every day you slept in that comfy bed of yours. Now that I think about it you achieved marbel shell haven't you. So I guess I can hit you couple more times.
As sunny slowly stood up and thought about it he sight while saying.
If you put it that way. I did deserve it.
I am glad we understand each other.
Nephis looked down and asked while holding a paper in her hand it's content facing Nephis.
What is this?
Sunny scratched back of his head and shrugged.
A paper?
Did you know about it?
No. Is is something important?
No, I just think I will need to talk with master Jet at some point.
Nephis said that while turning the paper into ash.