Chapter 166: Death, Defied

As air filled my lungs and my heart started pumping my blood once more, I felt dizzy. Soon, my consciousness faded as I felt someone pick me up from the ground. Familiar darkness enveloped me, but this time I had my heartbeat and shallow breathing to accompany me.

When came to, I was wrapped in something warm. I slowly opened my eyes to see a dark, wooden ceiling. A very dim light illuminated the room. I blinked a few times, then looked at myself. I was wrapped in a blanket, laying on a bed.

I slowly pushed myself to a sitting position. 

Just that simple motion was enough to send jolts of pain throughout my body. I flinched with the pain and took a few deep breaths as I waited for the pain to subside. 

Where was I? How was I still alive? Had I even died in the first place?

Were those memories truly mine?

My mind filled with such questions, I couldn't help but feel anxious. I took a deep breath, then pushed the blanket off me.