Rivers of Shadows

Thousand of years ago, when the world was young in this new galaxy, there were three mysterious rulers that reign over the earth. Some called them queens while others called them goddesses of glorious power. Their names were great, but forgotten by history's time. But no one could ever forget their great doings. The queen of the darkness who protected the gates of the death. The queen of light who granted hope and peace. Lastly, the queen of evil and deception. Unlike the others, she wanted to destory the beautiful, blue planet and fill it with her servants from the depts. She was locked forever in a jewal hidden far away in a cold mountain where, hopefully, no one would ever try to release the evilness again.

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---Present day Tokyo, Japan---

In the dark, early morning, a teenage girl stood atop a rooftop, gazing into the sky. "I'm leaving this damn time soon. I hate you for this!" The wind carried her voice and echoed back a light laugh. "Shame. Hurry and find them. I sense a darkness aproaching rapidly. I'll return in twenty-four moons. Don't fail me." A swirl of leaves surrounded the girl, and she shielded herself from the brisk wind. "Fine or else I'll come look for you. Twenty-four moons to go and I'm outta of here."

---two year later----

A single, lone firgue stood upon the roof of Meiou High. Their hair blew in the chilled wind, flying off in different directions. They jumped down and turned their head to the closed doors. The light from nearby barely hit them; revealing a young girl. She smiled mischievously and whispered to herself. "Hope youre ready for me."

---Meiou High, Entrance---

It's a bright morning for three, average teenage girls sitting at the entrance of their school. Andrea with short, brown hair and shimmering forest eyes. Ariel with shoulder-length, dark, golden hair and matching midnight eyes. Last, Katatakay with mid-back, sunshine blonde hair and soft brown eyes. At least, they look normal to the human eye. These are the reincarnation of tenshi or angels that reign over a certain element.

Introducing us to Andrea and Ariel. Just under a year ago, they discovered their new found powers. Andrea, the angel of fire, and Ariel, the angel of ice. Recently, they have transfer to this school because their bosses told them. Katatakay, one of their bosses, found and trained them. She's not a reincarnation though just to let you know.

"Argh! It's so damn hot today." Ariel grumbled as she furiously fanned herself. "Thats proving it. You're absolutely crazy." Andrea said, not looking over the book she was reading. "Maybe if I was a fire demon and didn't the teachers tell you not to bring that book back?!" Ariel snapped as she grabbed the book away.

"Hey! That was the good part!" "It's an echii book! There are no good parts!" "Give it back!" "Not until you burn it!" "You know I can't do that with people watching!" "I was being sarcastic!" "Grouch! Hanging around Hiei is poisoning you!" "Take that back!" "Make me!" "I will! Maybe you should get fox boy out here to hold me back!" "I can and I will!"

BOING! "Ow!" They shouted in unison as they dropped to the ground from Katatakay's smack. "Bakas. It's just a book." She took the book off the ground and skimmed through it casually as the girls stood up. "You did that on purpose!" Andrea reached for her book but it instantly slipped through her hands.

"I'm borrowing it, and if both of you had been training like I told you; you could have dodged it." "Well, we can't be perfect like you now can we Kat?" Andrea fumed as she crossed her arms. "You will once I take you two away from this damn place." Katatakay muttered as she leaned against the oak tree.

The bell rung, and she cursed under her breath. "We'll see you later then Kat." Ariel said as she and Andrea left for their classes. Kat watched them go and sighed. "Twenty-four moons and they still haven't learned anything. Where the hell are you Fumetsu?!"

"Another day to once again find my boyfriend." Andrea shut her locker and leaned against it with a smile; her books press against her chest. "Obsess aren't we?" Ariel glanced across the hall spotting Kurama. "Am not! What, do you think I like that human? Just that silver fox with his chest out and huge- "Okay! I don't need to know the details!"

Kurama settled himself at his desk, unpacking his books and homework. "Hi Kurama." Andrea whispered in his ear. "It's Shuuichi here. I don't want-" "I know. Can't help myself. Not another word from me." She scooted her chair even closer to him.

Kurama sighed when someone new came in. She was shorter than he was with long brown hair and beautiful gray-blue eyes. "Ah, a new student." The teacher said as she scanned the note the girl had handed to her. "Class, I want you to welcome Fumetsu. She moved here from Matsumoto. Who's willing to show her around?" All the boys' hands went up instantly.

"How about you Shuuichi?" He stammered a yes as Andrea's mouth fell open. "Fumetsu, go ahead and sit beside your guide." She sat down beside him while Andrea poked him roughly in the ribs. "Is something wrong?" Fumetsus voice was soft and light. "You keep staring at me." Kurama blushed as he nervously explained. "Oh, I have something in my eye. Sorry."

All through class, Kurama tried to paid attention but every time, his eyes went back to Fumetsu. His plan to bring her to a festival next week were rudely interrupted by the bell. "Will you walk me to my next class Shuuichi?" Andrea asked. "I have to show Fumetsu to her class first. She made a face which shown more than envy. "Okay... See you around Kurama."

"Ready for your next class?" He asked Fumetsu. "I don't need a guide. I don't want to burden your girlfriend." She looked up at him with defiance. "She's not my girlfriend." Kurama said quickly. "Maybe we have the same class together. Let me see your schedule." She handed him a wrinkle pink paper and his heart skipped beats. "How about letting me walk you to our classes Fumetsu?" She blushed brightly and nodded meekly. "Call me Metsu-chan."

The days pass by quickly, and lunch was a minute away. "I have to get something really quick." "I'll save you a seat then." Fumetsu smiled at Shuuichi as she walked down the hallway glancing back a few times.

"Where could she be?" Katatakay mumbled to herself as she walked down the halls alone. Luckily, it was lunch time. A time where she could think about important things. Like where her passport outta of torture land was. "It's not like her to be late. When I get my hands on her.." She heard a locker shut and peeked around the corner. It was none other than-