Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Chapter 1: The Awakening
In the heart of a bustling marketplace, amidst the vibrant colors and chaotic sounds of ancient times, a boy with strikingly modern features stirred from a deep slumber. His name was Ethan, a reincarnation of a boy from a distant future, who found himself inexplicably transported to this unfamiliar era.
As Ethan's eyes fluttered open, he was met with a scene straight out of a history book. Swirling robes, bustling merchants, and the scent of spices filled the air. Disoriented and confused, he pushed himself up from the ground, his mind struggling to comprehend the surreal situation.
A kindly old woman, her face weathered with age and wisdom, approached him, her eyes filled with concern. "Are you alright, young one?" she asked, her voice laced with genuine worry.
Ethan blinked, trying to gather his thoughts. "I... I think so," he replied, his voice sounding foreign to his own ears. "Where... where am I?"
The old woman offered him a hand, helping him to his feet. "You are in the city of Alexandria, child," she explained gently. "But tell me, how did you come to be here? You look unlike anyone I've ever seen."
Ethan shook his head, the memories of his past life fading like a distant dream. "I... I don't know," he admitted, feeling a pang of sadness at the loss of his former identity. "One moment, I was... somewhere else. And now... I'm here."
The old woman regarded him with a mixture of pity and curiosity. "Well, you are welcome here, young one," she said kindly. "But be cautious. This world can be unforgiving to those who do not belong."
With those words of warning, she disappeared into the throng of people, leaving Ethan alone to contemplate his strange predicament. As he stood there, amidst the hustle and bustle of the marketplace, he couldn't help but wonder what adventures and challenges lay ahead in this ancient world that was now his new reality.