As Aislin hurried down the corridor for the class multiple thoughts invaded her mind. She had nightmare last night but it wasn't as painful, it felt like someone was absorbing the pain for her. She was exhausted because she couldn't get enough sleep but for the first time she had been able to sleep through a nightmare.

She entered the classroom avoiding the annoyed look from her Calculus teacher and settled on her seat. She was not scolded since teachers loved her because even after the trauma she went through she was still an excellent student.

The class was easy since she liked it and it took her half the time compared to her classmates to solve any equation. So by the end of the class she was the one left sitting idle and so did Anthony, he was a Math genius. She looked up at her watch; it was still fifteen minutes before class got over. So she started doodling on the back of her notebook, her mind leaving her body again.

The dreams were not dreams; she knew that because going to sleep with help of pills brought actual dreams which were nightmares for her. The purple sky, the water dragons, the battlefield and that dark silhouette with burgundy locks with husky vibrating voice... all this was, could not be a dream.

Even if it was her imagination, he had talked to her. Even though it was not pleasant and he was more agitated to hear her than pleased but he talked nevertheless.

Umm Hi, My name is Aislin.

She said in her mind trying her crazy luck to get back an answer. The only thing she got was silence. Empty mind, devil's workshop, she tried again.

Well, I am not sure but I think I saw you fighting with some water monster thingy. You fight really well.

Again, no answer.

She sighed and absentmindedly jingled her bracelet. The last of memories she had, the only jewelry she loved.

What the hell is that? There was a sudden answer in his head in form of a question.

She almost jumped out her seat. She pretended to pick up a pen as her classmates gave her a weird look. Pursing her lips in a vain attempt to smile she settled down.

He was answering her in his usual unpleasant manner, but he finally answered.

What the hell is what? She answered normally as if she was conversing with someone in front of her.

She did not want to offend the only person proving her sanity right now.

There was an exasperated sigh.

The silver bracelet on your hand, where did that came from? He asked.

It was an unusual request but she answered.

It is the last gift from my boyfriend before he died in a car accident.

It was the first time she had talked about that day with anyone.

The beautifully calming voice grumbled something.

I am sorry for your loss. He finally said.

His words brought an amazing sense of comfort. He said the words like he knew the feeling of loss like he could sense the pain she was in. Maybe he did, after all, he was in her head.

Don't shut me out but who are you? She asked the question burning in her mind anxious how he would react.

Her question was followed by silence. She was surprisingly more hurt than expected. Hearing a voice in one's head is not normal but it was somehow comforting to her.

"Aislin and Anthony I want you two to participate in a Math decathlon as school representatives." Mr. Thomas, the Calculus teacher pulled her from her private chat.

"Yes, Sir!" She replied instantly.

He looked at Anthony for some sign of team spirit but he was engrossed in solving something, his pen moving ferociously on his notebook. She looked away slightly amused.

"Are you sure you would be fine with this?" Mr. Thomas asked asking in different words for if she was sane enough to participate in such important competition.

"Sir I will do my best." She said getting slightly defensive.

"I am sure you will." Mr. Thomas replied with a gentle smile.

So you are intelligent.

Suddenly it was him again and her heart had a mini attack.

So he was still talking to her with a sulky tone as if he was reluctant.

Not really but I will not completely deny your assumption. She said slightly happy now.

The bell finally rang and she hurried out of the class.

I am Ayduin Prince of Elm Lenora. She finally got the name of her imaginary companion.

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