Zouichi blinked. "Sounds like our worlds are quite different, then. I'm from Earth, but an Earth to which humans are the only known sentient species. And while there are the occasional individuals with unusual powers, they certainly haven't banded together to protect anyone. But I'm glad there are worlds in which it is possible."

He frowned a little. "I'm sorry to hear about your friends. But at least the ones that are asleep may awaken again someday."

"So what exactly are these extra-ordinary threats?"