Fate was having one of those dreams where you just didn't want to wake up.

She was flying, as free as a bird, through a clear blue sky. The city was far below her, and even the skyscrapers looked no bigger than anthills. She had never felt so free... and she hadn't felt this happy since the time before her beloved sister died.

She wasn't alone, either. Not too far off to her right was a streak of pink, but when she tried to move close to see who the person was, a loud buzzing sound interrupted her.

... And she woke up.

With a sigh, she rolled out of bed, grabbed a set of fresh clothes, and went about her daily morning rituals, with one addition; taking care to cover up the dark bruise blooming just under her left eye. No need to draw attention to herself and get asked unwanted questions, right?

After freshening up and eating, Fate grabbed her schoolbag and her house keys, locked the front door behind her, and began making her way to school.