(On the back of the titan Gormott…)

Natsuki: (crash-landing onto the ground) “Ough! Ow…”

(Natsuki gets up and checks her surroundings.)

Natsuki: “Is it already Fall?” (noticing the cloud sea of Alrest) “WAIT JUST A SECOND! Where on Earth am I?”

(Just then, a large, jagged, red sword flies past her, leaving behind a flame trail.)

Natsuki: “Whoa!”

???: (grabbing the sword) “Did not notice you were here…”

(Natsuki turns around and sees a strange woman. She has fiery red hair that she styles into a neck-length hair and red eyes. Green ether lines can be seen running through her body. She has a emerald crucifix-shaped Core Crystal on her chest, just above her busts. She wears short red and black armor with gold and green ornamentation. She also wears black fingerless gloves, armored red high-neck short sleeved top and matching thigh-high boots, red short-shorts, a long multicolored reverse drape scarf-like cape and a golden tiara.)

Natsuki: (surprised) “Um, hi there! You startled me with that sword flying past me. Who are you?”

???: (smirking) “I am Pyra, the Aegis.”

Natsuki: (wide-eyed) “The Aegis? Like, the legendary Blade?”

Pyra: (nodding) “Yes, that’s correct.”

Natsuki: “Wow, this is incredible! I’ve heard stories about the Aegis, but I never thought I’d actually get to meet one.”

Pyra: “Fate has a way of bringing people together, it seems.”

Natsuki: “I’m Natsuki, by the way. Just a simple girl who crash-landed here by accident. Do you know where we are?”

Pyra: “We are on the back of the titan Gormott, one of the many living creatures that inhabit this world of Alrest. It’s a vast and beautiful land.”

Natsuki: “Alrest? That’s a new one for me. I’m used to the familiar streets and buildings of home, not gigantic titans floating in the sky.”

Pyra: “It may be different from what you’re used to, but Alrest has its own wonders to offer. As the Aegis, it is my duty to protect this world and its people.”

Natsuki: “That’s really admirable. I wish I had something I could do to help.”

Pyra: “Everyone has their own role to play, whether big or small. Your presence here may have a purpose yet to be revealed.”

Natsuki: “Well, I hope so. In the meantime, is there anything I should know about Alrest or Gormott? Any dangers I should be aware of?”

Pyra: “The world of Alrest can be perilous at times, with various factions vying for power and conflicts arising. However, there are also kind-hearted individuals and breathtaking landscapes to discover. As for Gormott, it is known for its lush forests and sprawling grasslands, but there are also powerful creatures known as monsters that roam the land.”

Natsuki: “Monsters? That sounds…challenging. But I won’t let that stop me from exploring. I’ll find my way in this new world.”

Pyra: “I believe in your strength, Natsuki. If you ever need assistance or guidance, don’t hesitate to ask.”

Natsuki: (smiling) “Thank you, Pyra. I appreciate that. Let’s make the most of our time here in Alrest, and who knows what adventures await us.”

(Just then, the ground starts shaking, and a massive spider-like titan emerges from the cloud sea. It has several spikes coming out of its legs and abdomen.)

Pyra: “The titan Krystaliasar…it’s massive!”

Natsuki: (wide-eyed) “That thing is huge! Is it dangerous?”

(Pyra and Natsuki immediately get sucked into the insides of the titan Krystaliasar, which are futuristic instead of organic. Even the titan’s stomach looks like some sort of control center.)

Natsuki: (looking around in awe) “What…what is this place?”