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00:00The crowd erupted as I struck the final chord, and I looked up as the fireworks lit up the sky.
00:07They danced across the night, vibrant and full of promise.
00:12Yet, they also carried with them the shadows of a nightmare I couldn't escape.
00:17As we finished our song, Zane, the main vocalist, immediately approached me backstage.
00:22You are absolutely on fire tonight, Raven!
00:25Why don't you join us? For real, the band needs you, you know.
00:30And so do I.
00:32Hmm, tempting. But if I do, my grandma will kill me.
00:36I'm only filling in because your guitarist got sick.
00:40Zane was a popular senior at school, and he'd been flirting with me for the past few months, but I just wasn't in the mood to date anyone yet.
00:48I'll keep asking then. Maybe I'll survive your grandma's wrath.
00:52I laughed, but the thought of grandma's face if she found out I was in a rock band? Yikes.
00:58Grandma was a billionaire socialite who adopted me and raised me alone after I got separated from my parents when I was just a kid due to an accident.
01:07She was overprotective, but always busy.
01:10She gave me everything I needed, but I still felt empty whenever I thought about my parents, and how fireworks were my last memory of them.
01:18Whenever I saw kids my age with their families, I couldn't help but feel jealous.
01:24Being grandma's heir came with great responsibility, so I had to study hard to manage her empire one day.
01:30My routine usually involved going to the school library after classes, but everything changed when the resident librarian decided to take her vacation.
01:40Miss Mavi was just her temporary replacement, yet she made my dull life a thousand times more interesting for the past few weeks.
01:49Instead of studying, I always ended up observing her.
01:52She wore a beanie indoors, 24-7, and I was dying of curiosity about what she was hiding under there.
02:01Snakes? A bird's nest? A really bad haircut?
02:04Or, plot twist, what if she was actually bald?
02:08Aside from being a little clumsy, she was also silent most of the time, almost like a shadow.
02:14Anytime I asked for help finding a book, she'd guide me to it without saying a single word.
02:20One day, I dropped my books, and a bunch of my origami animals spilled out.
02:25I was about to bend down, when someone suddenly started picking them up for me.
02:30It was her, and she was holding the dove one.
02:33You did this?
02:34Uh, yeah. Oh, so she can actually speak.
02:39Where do you learn these?
02:40I learned it from YouTube. I find it fun, and they actually make good bookmarks, you know?
02:45Why? She just gave me a soft look that sent my curiosity through the roof,
02:51then walked away before I could say more.
02:54What was that all about?
02:56Later that night, I had to swing by school because I forgot some notes.
02:59It was late, and the gates were locked, and the place looked deserted.
03:04Except for a mysterious motorcycle parked outside.
03:07Before long, a familiar figure emerged and hopped onto the bike.
03:11That unmistakable beanie gave her away instantly.
03:15There was no doubt who it was.
03:17But this time, she was rocking a sleek black leather jacket.
03:22Whoa.
03:23A mysterious librarian by day?
03:25A badass biker by night?
03:27Interesting.
03:29I decided to follow her at a distance,
03:31and we ended up in a vacant lot where a group of thugs was bullying a guy.
03:35I parked my car nearby and hid behind a tree.
03:39Suddenly, Miss Mavi whipped off her beanie, finally exposing her hair,
03:43and my jaw nearly hit the ground at the blazing sight.
03:48I rubbed my eyes to confirm what I was seeing,
03:50but her hair, indeed, looked like a dancing flame.
03:55What's up, bros?
03:56Having fun terrorizing a helpless bystander?
03:59Or are we just compensating for something?
04:02Uh, who are you supposed to be, sweetheart?
04:05What? The fire department?
04:07Well, I'm just here to warm things up.
04:10Just then, her hair erupted into full blazing flames,
04:15crackling like wildfire as she fired up her bike.
04:18The engine roared, and in a flash, she took off,
04:22moving so fast it was like a fiery show.
04:25She zoomed around the gang in a blur of heat and light.
04:29Before they could even react,
04:30she circled them with lightning-fast moves,
04:33trapping them like prey in a ring of fire.
04:36What kind of sorcery is this?
04:39Am I dreaming?
04:40The thugs charged at her, but she flipped off the bike,
04:43flames dancing around her hair.
04:46One wave of her hand,
04:47and they scrambled back and fled like scared rabbits.
04:51I ran back to my car as she reassured the victim,
04:54and soon, I just found myself tailing her through the city.
04:58For the next few hours, I watched her in action,
05:02saving people and solving crimes like an actual superhero.
05:06I barely slept that night,
05:08replaying the flaming hair in my mind.
05:11First thing the next morning,
05:13I went straight to the library to get the truth out of her.
05:16I saw you last night.
05:18The motorcycle, the fire in your hair, those powers.
05:21You saved those people.
05:23Sounds like you had quite a dream.
05:25You sure you didn't doze off while studying?
05:27I'm not crazy.
05:29I know what I saw.
05:30She just shrugged and continued doing her business quietly.
05:34Ugh.
05:35She was driving me crazy.
05:37That night, I staked out again.
05:40And sure enough, there she was.
05:42Riding that flaming motorcycle.
05:44Hair blazing.
05:45Acting like a neighborhood guardian again.
05:48I finally cornered her in the far aisle of the library the next day.
05:52Stop it.
05:52Quit pretending you're normal.
05:54I know you're some kind of superhero.
05:58Who are you?
05:59She put the book she was holding aside and then looked at me with a seriousness I'd never seen before.
06:05You're such a stubborn little girl, aren't you?
06:08She was about to press her fingers against my forehead, but stopped and sighed.
06:13Alright, if you want answers, meet me at the abandoned pier on Saturday at sunset.
06:19Oh, I'll be there for sure.
06:21The weekend rolled around, and when I arrived at our meeting place, she was already waiting for me.
06:27While leaning against her motorcycle, her fiery hair shimmering in the sunset.
06:32Hey there, how are you feeling?
06:33I'm good.
06:35Obviously too excited for whatever bedtime stories you've got.
06:39Lucky for you, I'm actually quite fond of telling stories.
06:43For starters, my real name's Mavwika, and I'm not exactly from around here.
06:48Wait, are we talking outer space?
06:51You're an alien?
06:52I'm a pyro archon, and the world I'm from is Tevat, specifically Natlan.
06:58And I'm here to fulfill my duty as a leader and protect my people, wherever they are.
07:03I was probably just stuck in a long, vivid dream, because there was no way this could be real.
07:09But honestly, I didn't care.
07:11I was loving every second of this.
07:14So, what are you doing posing as a librarian at our school?
07:18Hey, the best place to stay on the down low is behind a desk full of books.
07:23Nobody suspects the quiet and clumsy librarian right.
07:27Easier to keep an eye on things, sniff out danger, and mask the fireworks up here.
07:32I was surprised at how talkative she actually was.
07:36So, your hair.
07:38It's on fire, but not burning anything.
07:41How does that work?
07:42Don't worry, these are friendly flames.
07:44They won't burn you or incinerate anything.
07:47Although I think my enemies will find that it's a bad idea to play with fire.
07:51Anyway, weather like this is perfect for enjoying the outdoors.
07:56Let's go for a spin.
07:57Here, hop on.
07:59I hesitated at first, but deep inside, I had always yearned for some adventures.
08:05So, I did.
08:06And we tore through the city at speeds that made my stomach flip.
08:11You're over-speeding!
08:12Don't worry, we'll be fine.
08:14Before I knew it, the cops were killing us.
08:17Sirens blare, but Mavuika expertly weaved through traffic, leaving them behind.
08:23See you later, officers.
08:24With a flick of her wrist, the bike darted through narrow alleyways, dodging traffic and even slipping past a semi-truck like it was nothing.
08:34Then, the wheels started blowing fiery orange.
08:37Before I knew it, we shot off the ground, soaring above the city.
08:42My jaw dropped as rooftops shrank beneath us.
08:46Holy mother of smokes!
08:48Are we flying?
08:49Gliding.
08:50But flying sounds better, doesn't it?
08:52We landed with a burst of sparks, but Mavuika wasn't stopping.
08:57She steered toward the mountains without hesitation.
09:01Wait, there's no road!
09:03Oh, girl, who needs roads anyway?
09:05Rev the engines!
09:08With a fiery leap, we launched off a rocky incline and soared through the sky like a blazing comet, hopping from one mountain peak to the next.
09:18You're insane!
09:19Told you it'd be fun.
09:20Terrifying!
09:21But, yeah, maybe a little fun.
09:25The next few days were a blur of adventures.
09:28By day, Mavuika and I bonded in the library over books and her endless stories about her homeland and her late sister, Hime, who also loved creating origami, just like I did.
09:39By night and over the weekends, she'd drive me along as she did her superhero duties.
09:45Light of the blazing sun, she'd drive me along as she did her to the mall for a change, and she looked fascinated.
09:57What kind of magical refrigeration chamber is this?
10:01We don't have this in that land.
10:03This is called a mall, and the extra cold you're feeling is because of the air conditioning.
10:10Interesting.
10:11I can't believe people wander around here for hours.
10:14Like, they're on a quest, but with no real treasure.
10:17The treasure is buy one, get one free, actually.
10:20I couldn't help but laugh along at her reactions.
10:24After cooling off, we headed back out to patrol the city.
10:29But later that night, our fun took a serious turn when we encountered a building engulfed in flames.
10:37Fire trucks were there, but the fire was raging out of control.
10:41My mom and dad, they're still in there. Please save them.
10:44The sight of the little girl desperately crying made something twist inside me.
10:50I remembered being little, lost, terrified.
10:53Please, you have to save them.
10:56She's just a kid.
10:57She can't lose her family.
10:59I promise, she won't lose them.
11:01Mavuika walked straight into the burning building and redirected the flames with what she called her pyro-elemental power,
11:08creating fiery pathways to rescue those stuck inside.
11:12She even blasted through debris with her flame attacks, and everyone just couldn't believe what they were seeing.
11:18Within minutes, she emerged from the smoke, carrying the girl's coughing parents.
11:23The firefighters rushed to help, and I wanted to cry with relief.
11:28The little girl threw her arms around them, and they hugged tight.
11:32Before the police and media could finally corner the fiery superhero in town,
11:36Mavuika whisked me away and brought me to an abandoned park.
11:40What happened back there must have stirred something inside you.
11:44It's okay, you can tell me.
11:46I'm here to listen.
11:48I was three.
11:50I don't remember much.
11:53Just being on a yacht with my parents.
11:56They were celebrating something.
11:58There were beautiful fireworks, and I was so happy.
12:01But then, the waves got rough.
12:04The boat rocked.
12:06My mom screamed, and my dad held me tight.
12:09Then, we went under.
12:12Everything went dark.
12:15I woke up on a shore.
12:17My grandma found me and took me in.
12:22Raising me like her own.
12:24She tried everything to find them.
12:26Hired search teams, investigators, but nothing.
12:30No trace of them.
12:31Everyone told me they were gone.
12:33But I don't believe it.
12:34I can't.
12:35I feel it in my heart.
12:37They're still out there somewhere.
12:40That feeling is powerful.
12:42Hold on to it.
12:43But don't let it hold you back, either.
12:45Your story isn't over yet.
12:47Maybe the light is leading you somewhere you were meant to go.
12:50Just then, a burst of fireworks from the horizon distracted us.
12:54It was coming from the nearby harbor.
12:58In my world, it's nearly lantern bright.
13:02People from Liyu celebrate with lights, fireworks, music.
13:05It honors wishes and memories of everyone in Tjavat.
13:09That sounds awesome.
13:11I wish I could experience that right now.
13:13You can.
13:14We can bring a bit of that celebration here.
13:17How?
13:20To answer my question, she led me to the harbor and told me to close my eyes.
13:26Don't open them until I say so.
13:29Okay.
13:29Just then, everything just sounded so loud and busy.
13:49Now, open your eyes.
14:06I turned to see some strangers who looked like video game characters just like her.
14:11You, you made all of this happen?
14:15Everything just seemed possible with Mavwika.
14:18Soon enough, people from the city, curious about our impromptu festival, drifted in to join us.
14:25The next moment, the electrifying sound of rock music filled the air.
14:29There was she extended her hand toward me, her fiery hair glowing like an invitation I couldn't resist.
14:52Before I knew it, I was on stage, shredding my electric guitar like a true rock star, completely swept up in the moment.
15:02And then, out of the corner of my eye, I spotted Grandma in the crowd.
15:07My heart stopped for a second.
15:09I was sure I was in trouble.
15:11But when she smiled with pride, my chest swelled with joy.
15:16When the performance ended, Mavwika led me to the water, where countless floating lanterns shimmered like stars on the surface and handed me one.
15:34Make a wish.
15:35Lantern Rite is about sending hope into the sky.
15:39Believe, and maybe it'll come true.
15:41I wish to finally see my parents.
15:44I let go of the lantern, watching it drift up with a hundred others.
15:50Out of nowhere, I saw two silhouettes in the distance.
15:53My breath caught as they stepped closer, and my heart raced.
15:58Mom? Dad?
16:01I ran to them, tears streaming down my face, and they pulled me into their arms.
16:08For the first time in forever, I felt home.
16:14I've missed you two so much.
16:17I love you.
16:18Mavwika walked over quietly.
16:32Behind her, a glowing portal shimmered like a magical doorway.
16:36What's happening?
16:38You're leaving?
16:39Natlan needs me.
16:40It's time for me to go back.
16:42My people need me to light their way forward.
16:44I felt a lump in my throat.
16:48For everything.
16:49You made my wish come true.
16:51It's been an honor, and truly my pleasure.
16:54I will miss you, you know.
16:56She then took my phone, and with a quick tap, installed a game called Genshin Impact.
17:08Rev the engine!
17:09Play this whenever you miss me.
17:37My spirit is there, my flame, my hope.
17:41And maybe someday you'll come to Devat yourself, and we'll stay in my place, the beautiful Natlan.
17:46Her words made me teary-eyed all over again, so I hugged her tight.
17:51Remember, the sunset always comes after the darkest hour.
17:56Keep the flame alive.
17:58Never lose hope.
17:59Wait!
18:00Just a little souvenir from me.
18:03You know, you might need another bookmark.
18:05Oh, trust me, I will.
18:11Thank you, Raven.
18:13I'll see you again next time.
18:15As she finally disappeared into the portal, fireworks sparked across the sky.
18:21And for the first time, those sparks felt like home.
18:25Like my lost puzzle piece finally sliding into place.
18:29Embark on an epic adventure in Genshin Impact with the latest update.
18:44Unlock new characters like the Pyro Archon, Mavuika, Mystical Sitlali, and the skilled Lanyan.
18:52Plus, if you log in during the Lantern Rite Festival, you can get 20 free pulls, a free 4-star character, and essential upgrade materials.
19:03Download now using the code in the description to power up your adventures.
19:08You won't want to miss this epic update.
19:11I'll see you soon.
19:17You won't be there, I'll see you soon.
19:23You won't let me know.
19:25I'll see you soon.
19:26Come on.
19:26You won't let me know.
19:30I'll see you soon.