Hello Guys, I'm back again. The final part of the saga Chronicles of a Phoenix. I hope you like it.
The anime/manga characters belong to Naoko Takeuchi, the story and other characters are mine.
A/N: I'm not English Native speaker, so you might find typos or grammar mistakes and I apologize for that.
Prologue
Many people ask how we can find out if someone who we really loved was part of our past in other lives. The answer to that question is quite simple: if you truly love that person, and knows little time, so you have lived, without a doubt, mutual experiences in past lives. This means that true love, the one who lies in a very intimate sphere of our being, cannot be awakened in one lifetime. The real love ties are so strong that only ancient experiences can awaken in us a love that is almost divine, born of the infinite and that manifests itself in the human being as the expression of the purest feeling that the man from the earth can access: unconditional love.
Among our family of souls, there are those spirits that each of us holds a deeper affection. These generally fluctuated in the various roles of past lives, and our children, friends, husband, wife, father, mother, grandfather, grandmother, brother or sister. The proximity of the physical relationship is not definitive to indicate the degree of affection between two souls. For example, a child can love more grandmother than her own mother as their spiritual ties may have been closer in many past lives. A father can love another child than the other, although many parents deny this emotional difference, we know that it exists and is perfectly normal, as a parent can have more love experiences preterit with a child than with the other.
Sometimes the traumatic past experiences may stifle love between two souls. For example, a mother who killed her son in a past life; when they were siblings and fought over something, etc. The child can carry this unconscious memory within and expressed it in the form of rejection, expulsion, aversion and even anger unconscious for what was done. We must always remember that these traumas, despite being forgotten between one life and another, do not erase the feelings, whether positive or negative. The lack of memory does not destroy the emotions that keep the spirits that were part of our incarnational history, but it's up to us to work on those emotions if negative and evolve it in case they're positive.
New Beginning
Azabujuban, Japan
It was night; The Chiba's were in their three-bedroom apartment finishing their packing. It would be the last night they would spend in Japan since Mr. Chiba had gotten a great job opportunity from work, but needed to move with his family to the United States.
"Love, look what I found, your High School Year Book." Mrs. Chiba said while she packed the latest luggage
"Wow, it seems like yesterday! It's still well maintained!" The man in his mid-thirties said with an air of nostalgia to see some loosen photos falling from within the book and smiling at a particular photo
"Who is he?" His wife asked in curiosity
"My best friend from high school. We met in the first year of high school and then we studied in the same college. "
"Did you study Medicine together?"
"Yes, even though he had more affinity with botanical matters. I mean, he liked the holistic medicine and chose that specialty even after graduating in traditional Medicine ... It's been a few years since we talked and now this gave me the idea to go to see him before we leave."
"It's a great idea. But why did you lose contact? You never told me about him."
"Because of work and his life choice. I know he married a traditional girl who became a Miko and he became a Priest. Her family lived in a temple and to be able to stick with her, he converted and joined the temple clan after he abdicated the doctor profession. I'm sure he continued with the holistic medicine in the temple attending people there and since I had to move cities several times, you and I got married, so we ended up losing contact. That's why you did not know him. However, now I remember that in the last time I talked to him, he commented that his wife was pregnant with a girl. "
"Hmmm, maybe this girl could marry one of our boys and our families get together once again." She joked with a smile
He nodded in agreement, "Yes, it would not be a bad idea. I know this girl is from a good family. My friend was always a righteous man and down to earth, with strong integrity and I'm sure his high and good values will be passed to their descendants. His wife is also an exemplary woman of good manners and gentleness as well. "
"Oh, that's good. We could pay a visit to them tomorrow since we will leave at night."
"Yes I agree. In addition, this time, I will do everything not to lose contact with him even if we live in different countries. He is that type of friend is worth keeping."
"It's true, good friends should always be maintained and be cultivated."
Both exchanged smiles and then they continued looking at the photo album while Mr. Chiba shared some old stories while their children were already sleeping.
Hikawa Shrine, Japan
Morning
It was around 9 o'clock in the morning when Mr. and Mrs. Chiba arrived at the Temple accompanied by their three sons; Darien, 9 years old and the twins Jeda and Luper, 6 years old.
It was a quiet and peaceful place. With trees at the borders and three main building structures at easy sight.
"This place haven't changed a bit." Mr. Chiba spoke in admiration remembering his last visit
Jeda, the youngest child observed the place with a bittersweet delight despite his early age. It was very familiar to him, even though he didn't share his thoughts with anyone at that moment, "This feels like home…" the blond and blue-eyed boy thought
Luper, the middle child was the most indifferent one to the place, not that he didn't like it, but no other intense feelings affected him, even though he enjoyed to observe the nature and atmosphere around the place.
Darien, the eldest one was the one who were seemingly the most affected; it caused him shivers from head to toe. His heart was more accelerated than the usual as if he was consumed by a strange anxiety. He observed every detail of the place, for being in a 9 year old, most probably he'd keep more memories of that visit.
The kids didn't leave their parents side and walked until the main building where there was a tall man of reddish hair, in his mid-thirties sweeping the floor. He spotted the visits and immediately walked at their direction with an amicable gaze to greet them.
When he was close enough to them, he didn't take long to recognize his old friend and immediately he had a large smile and a friendly face expression. They greeted like best friends that didn't really see in ages, but missed each other.
Mr. Chiba introduced his family to his old friend, who invited them in. On their way in, Darien thought, he heard a noise at distance, but tried to ignore it, until he heard a voice sound. The others were so entertained in their talk that they didn't hear it, and as the curiosity got the best of him, they didn't notice he had separated from them to investigate the sounds that seemed like someone crying.
Passing by the second main building, he could hear the sound of crying with more intensity and while he walked slowly among the trees reaching an area of herb plantation spotting the back of a long purple straight haired little girl. However, his presence was noted when accidentally he stepped onto a twig that broke making a sound. The little girl disguised her tears, so she tried to swallow her pain, but the open wound on her leg didn't make it easy.
"Are you alright?" the little boy asked since he couldn't pretend he wasn't there anymore as he walked at the girl's direction
The little girl wearing a red kimono nodded in silence
"You're bleeding, did you fall?" the boy asked seeing her wound
"No…" the little girl replied holding her tears
"Are those medicinal herbs?" the boy asked studying the plantation
"Yes."
"Okay, stay calm, I'm going to take care of it." the boy spoke with a calm gaze trying to calm the girl while he looked for a specific herb which he didn't take too much to find, "Do you have water nearby?"
"There's a well there." The girl replied pointing with her index finger
"A well..." he exclaimed looking at the direction, "Can I borrow the bow?" he asked seeing a wood bow near her
She nodded in agreement. The boy didn't waste any time and rushed to the well to get some water to help to smash the herbs by using a thick wood branch. He got back to the girl with the moisture into the bow and the bucket with water to clean her wound before using the moisture on it.
"What are you doing?" the girl asked suspecting of his gesture
"I'm going to clean your wound and use the moisture that will help the healing."
"How do you know that?" the girl asked taking away her leg
"I learned somewhere." He spoke with a smile
"Are you sure of what you're doing?"
"Yes I am. My father is a doctor."
"My father is a doctor too… Is it going to hurt?"
"Yes, a little bit, but it will be for good."
"You should call my dad…"
"The more time it gets exposed, it will be easier to get some infection. The moisture will prevent it, you can ask your dad later." The boy spoke with confidence starting to throw the water on the wound and passed carefully the cream on it.
The girl wanted to cry, it was really hurting, but she didn't want to cry in front of that boy, despite being only 6 years old, she already had the trait of a strong and proud personality. She squeezed her hands biting her lips avoiding to look at it.
"Do you have some fabric so I can cover it so you can walk home?" the boy asked making her turn her face to him.
The violet eyes finally met the blue-ocean ones that looked at her with kindness. Both blushed a little. They were too young to understand the feelings they felt at that moment. The girl shook her head responding to his answer, so after looking to the sides, the blue haired boy used his own blue cotton wristband and clean handkerchief to cover it.
"I'm done!" he said smiling at her, but their attention was taken when they heard a female voice
"Darien, there you are! You got us all scared." Mrs. Chiba spoke after finding them followed by her husband and Mr. Hino, "Don't ever do that again!" the woman spoke demonstrating her concern
"I'm sorry mom, but I heard her crying and I came to help her." the boy explained, "I thought you had seen me come to this side."
"No sweety, we didn't, but you should've had told us when you heard." The woman spoke with a lower tone
"I'm sorry mom, it won't happen again." The boy spoke in an apologetic tone
"It's alright son, now after the case is solved, we have to go." Mr. Chiba spoke with a friendly expression
Mr. Hino observed the family, but more specifically the young boy who helped his daughter. There was something about him that got his entire attention and it wasn't just for his done. For a brief moment, their gazes met. There was something they couldn't explain, instinctively they smiled. There was reciprocal respect and a natural admiration as if they were very comfortable with each other.
"Thank you for taking care of my daughter. I can see you are a brilliant boy." The man spoke with a friendly expression
"You're welcome." The boy replied with a friendly smile
The Chiba's went to take the twins whom stayed with Mrs. Hino.
"Lets not lose contact this time my friend." Mr. Hino spoke smiling
"We won't."
"Have a safe travel." Mrs. Hino spoke smiling
"Thank you and all the best with the new boy on the way." Mrs. Chiba replied
The Chiba's were presented with lucky and protection amulets for all the members and then the families said their goodbyes.
Mr. Hino carried his daughter. The Hino's watched the Chiba's head to the great staircase and before disappearing, Darien looked back at the little girl and waved at her.
"Darien… that's his name…" the young girl thought and then looked at her wound with a distant gaze.
PROFILES
Hino Family
Mr. Hino / Helios
Hiro Hino, aka Mr. Hino lives and works at the Hikawa Shrine as a priest, a naturopathic doctor and licensed herbalist. He graduated from medical school and practiced traditional western medicine for a number of years before spending years studying alternative medicine. Hino's medical practice combines eastern and western medicine in an integrative approach, and he is often asked to provide expectant mothers with holistic birthing plans. Mr. Hino has also lectured locally and internationally on the subject of Oriental and Eastern Medicine.
He is married to Risa and they will have two children, a girl named Rei and a boy named Ryuji.
In previous life he used to be Helios, the greatest Sun god, yet fallen. He spent a long time in the afterlife until he was ready to reincarnate and continue his progress, but also to solve his pendencies and debts. In this life, he could continue his old bond to his beloved "Bennu" and Apollo; and now he became Rei's father to heal her deep paternal wound showing her the opposite experience, by giving her love and support.
Mrs. Hino / Risa
Risa is once again as Rei's mother and to continue their progress. Now she is married to a loving and supporting husband, free from her disease process, which culminated in her death in the previous life. After spending a long time in the afterlife guiding from afar her daughter, now she can do it personally and get their bond stronger. Both now will have a total different family experience.
In this life, Risa will have another child with her husband, a boy named Ryuji, who seems to have a tendency to go against his father, turning out to be a challenge into the Hino family.
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Chiba Family
Mr. and Mrs. Chiba
They are the parents of Darien, and of the twins Luper and Jeda. They don't have much problems as a family besides having to deal with Luper's free spirit and tendencies to sleep outside home like in the yard or walking around forests, in fear he gets lost.
In previous life, they were the parents of Mamoru whom died in a car accident on his birthday.
Luper Chiba / Pan
The older twin of Jeda and middle brother of Darien. He has a free spirit and loves nature. He is a playful person and loves animals. He admires the moon and it's not rare when he talks to the Moon. His favorite one is the Full Moon.
In previous life, he was Pan, the lost lover of Selene.
Jeda Chiba / Jadeite
Jeda is the youngest child of the Chiba's. He is a very calm kid since he was born. He loves playing with stones and gems. Despite being the youngest child, he tends to be the balance between his older ones and rarely loses his temper.
In previous life, he was the Knight of Patience and Harmony.
Well guys, that was it for now, I hope you liked it. Feel free to ask me anything, comments, clear some doubts. It helps me to improve.
I intend to update it weekly on weekends, but maybe I cannot follow that so correctly since I'm on a phase of big changes and relocation and it's still going to take some time for me to settle, but don't worry, I will stick with the story until the end! :D
In this introduction I added some profiles since they continue from where the story was left off. There will have some other profiles according to new characters apparition.
I must add too, that this time I preferred to use Darien instead of Mamoru. It's a thing I have with me since Mamoru reminds me of Mamo-chan and this nickname for me reminds of Usagi-Mamoru relationship. Also, this is a completely new life and path for all of them and some I did change the names just to reinforce the fact that they are just civillians, but I tried to keep the names as much as close to what we are already used, for example Jeda comes from Jedaito, Jadeite's name in japanese... I suck at creating names, I know haha.
Have a great week!