Disclaimer: Naruto is copyright of Masashi Kishimoto. RahXephon belongs to Yutaka Izubuchi, Bones and whoever else. I'm just the one crazy enough to try and write a fan fiction with it.
First things first!
Characters will be O.O.C. Sasuke isn't a broody bitch, his parents aren't dead. Not that he won't be a little pansy at some points in this story, but yeah. I'm going to try to throw in personality quirks from Naruto-verse to Xephon-verse. Like Jiraiya's and Kakashi's porn. Shikamaru's troublesome. Gaara's sleeping problem, but it won't have anything to do with demons.
Second things second!
Characters will have huge age differences from what they were in Naruto, and between each other in this story. There's a large difference in time between the two different worlds. Deal with it.
Third things third!
Forgive me! Naruto doesn't have a big part. /Hide.
Must Be Dreaming
Orchestration I: Threshold
"Overlord"
The sun shone bright in the sky as it slowly made its descent below the horizon. The normal blue coloring was awash in deep oranges, reds, yellows, and pinks. The heavens' counterpart endured much the same fate as the tranquil waters of the ocean lay dormant. The calm before a storm some would call this peaceful afternoon.
Fleets of dark grey ships cut through the still waters as they moved forward. A white vessel stood out amongst the rest as aircrafts shot one after another from the flight deck. A scarlet red Vermillion with black and gold detail made its way to the launch pad, a violet haired female situated in its cockpit. She brought her wrist in to view where a watch was strapped on. Two different times were read on its face.
Normal: 16:27:02 …
Tokyo: 07:56:30 …
The cockpit top shut as the craft was lifted onto the runway; boosters were attached to the back end of the vessel while the gates slip closed behind it. Within the ship numerous uniformed men and women sat at their assigned stations awaiting orders. Transparent green glass detailing the surrounding area and flight positions along with numerous other advanced technological devices adorned the room.
A man with deep black circles surrounding his closed eyes and vibrant red hair falling over his forehead, subsequently hiding the tattoo over his left eye, stood listening to the large headphones covering his ears. Pales hands found their way to the piece of equipment atop his head and gently pulled them off. Jade eyes slipped open in question as his body turned to face the culprit. Behind him sat a girl clad in a long sleeved navy dress that ended mid thigh, a white vest bound over her torso with a similar ivory apparatus encasing her left arm. She held the headphones to her own pale head, deep purple bangs fell to the right as the rest lay over her left shoulder in a plait. Silvery-white stared through half lidded and unseeing eyes, the music playing its hidden message.
"The tone of war… Wings creak, the sound of a beginning."
The man gave a small smile as he shifted towards the window just as the Vermillion took off from the aircraft carrier. It moved slowly as if attempting to break through a barrier. The sky was once again basked in brilliant red, orange, and yellow hues, only this time it was not the sun causing the discoloring. Before the naval fleet a half sphere reached for the heavens with the appearance of Jupiter.
.o.o.o.o.o.o.o.
Birds chirped from their position on the electrical wires running from the pole they were attached to. The early morning sky was slate blue and filled to the brim with clouds shaded in the deepest of azure. A white building with a small patch of bushes located beside the front door stood idly. Upon closer inspection a name plate and intercom system were positioned next to the door. Two names were written in neat kanji beside the buzzer: Uchiha Mikoto and Sasuke.
Four pictures of two boys and a girl were pinned in no particular order to the wall next to a white alarm clock reading two minutes to eight a.m. Tubes of various color, paint brushes, and a color palette littered the floor in front of an easel, a sketch book lay nearby. A young man with hair as dark as midnight that defied gravity in the back with bangs framing the front sat upon his bed clad in a white shirt that zipped up from just below his collar with blue short sleeves and black jeans. His deep indigo eyes appeared almost black as he gazed at the canvas before him, a satisfied smile on his face.
The canvas was painted in a multitude of colors ranging from reds to pale greens and yellows, with streaks of blue. It appeared to be a girl with cherry hair in a dark red dress with a ribbon tied around her neck flowing in the wind standing on a ledge looking at no definite landscape.
A penetrating beeping broke the silent reverie as the clock signaled it was eight. Uchiha Sasuke reached over to shut the alarm off and hunched over with a dejected sigh before looking back up at the painting.
"All is well in the world, I guess." With that he left his room for the kitchen, only to find the house empty and a tray of food wrapped in plastic with a note attached from his mother.
'I'll be late today because of work. Good luck on your mock test.
- Mom'
"Not, 'late today.' You mean, 'late today TOO,' right?" He grumbled aloud bitterly.
He exited his house for school with not a clue of what today's events would bring.
Not far off a woman watched from a balcony, a miniature camera pressed to her sunglass shielded eyes. She smiled and made her way after the oblivious boy.
.o.o.o.o.o.o.o.
Sasuke stood silently staring out the window of the fast paced machine he rode on, bag slung carelessly over his shoulder, unaware of the female situated directly behind him. She held between her forefinger and thumb a small diamond shaped device with a red center that glinted in the sun. She stealthily slipped the item into his bag before the train came to a stop.
After departing the train he made his way towards the stairs to the upper levels of Tokyo, frowning as he felt as if he were being followed. He swiftly turned around in attempt to catch the offender, but found no one in sight.
"You there!" Sasuke jumped in surprise at the loud voice, turning to see who had shouted at him. Before him stood the girl from the pictures in his room, her long brown hair tied up in two buns, her brown eyes closed as she grinned at him.
"Why are you standing there all spaced out?" she questioned.
"Oh, it's you, Asahina." His expression was one of exasperation as he sagged forward in relief.
"Well, talk about rude." She stood with her hands on her hips, bag slung over her shoulder and a scowl on her pretty face at his blatant disregard of her.
"Where's your partner?" he asked as he stared down at her. She scoffed and pointed over her shoulder with a thumb towards the toll booths.
"Over there." A boy with long brown hair tied loosely with a white head band was leaning against the metal booth with a small smile on his face as he waved.
"Yo!"
"Yo!" Sasuke looked back over his shoulder once more in hopes of catching the nuisance he knew was trailing him. Asahina turned to him with a frown.
"What's the matter?" She queried trying to see what he was looking at.
"Nothing, I just feel like I'm being watched," was his response. Asahina popped up at his side her eyes wide and mouth spread in a smile her hand poised above it.
"Oh, is it a stalker?! Quite the Mr. Popularity, aren't we?!" she exclaimed grinning. His eye twitched and he turned to her annoyed.
"You know..." he began but was cut off when a finger was jabbed in his face.
"Or rather… way too self-conscious!" She giggled as his face went blank. His attention was quickly pulled from her though as he looked up to the sky at the sound of jet engines.
"Oh, no! We're going to be late!" He was quickly snapped back to reality at her announcement.
"Hey, hurry up!"
"Come on, Uchiha! Hurry, hurry!" and then she was dragging him away from the subway. Further down the passageway, hiding on the train was the woman from earlier.
.o.o.o.o.o.o.o.
Just outside the house from earlier that morning a black vehicle was parked, suspiciously unoccupied.
"No, Ma'am, he is not here." Two men stood within the house, one leaning over the chair of the small kitchen table to read the note on the left out dinner; the other with a phone held to his ear. Both men were decked in black suites with dark shades over their eyes.
"Worst case scenario, he may already have had contact," there was a brief pause," Yes, Ma'am. Yes, I understand." Another pause," I will arrange for it immediately." Another," Yes, Ma'am."
"Looks like our first line of defense has been broken." The one who had previously been on the phone said as he turned to the other.
.o.o.o.o.o.o.o.
On another tram Asahina Tenten stared at her watch willing time to slow down just long enough for herself and her two friends to get to class on time for their science test. Uchiha Sasuke stared out the window, boredom etched onto his features. Behind them Hyuuga Neji could be heard muttering formulas.
"C plus O2 is CO2..."
"Do you think we'll make it on time?" she asked, continuing to stare at the watch.
"We'll get there when we get there." Sasuke's gaze never left the window as he replied. Tenten twitched and turned to the cramming boy.
"Hey, it's already too late, so just give it up."
"You should make an effort to the very end." Was his response as he persisted in studying.
"Effort is something to watch, not do." Sasuke stated matter-of-factly.
"I guess they say that too." Neji responded looking up from the book. Tenten's eyes narrowed at their comments. She turned to Sasuke with a smile, her eyes closed.
"But even Uchiha Sasuke makes an effort at times," she stated. His eyebrows furrowed as he looked at her incredulously.
"What's that supposed to mean?" he questioned in irritation.
"You practice drawing," she stated smugly as she leaned forward. Sasuke scoffed as he turned away once again.
"Well, I guess I can't expect an ungifted person like you to understand." He replied haughtily.
"What's with that?" Tenten huffed shooting a glare at him, her hands back at her hips.
"Tenten, quit giving Sasuke such a hard time." Neji muttered; she turned to look at him.
"Sheesh! Guys always stick up for each other!" She grumbled while crossing her arms over her chest.
Her eyes snapped open as the trains breaks locked up. Shrieks and yells were heard as they all lurched forward. Neji held fast to the handle above his head whilst Sasuke fell forward in to Tenten, gripping her shoulders.
Tenten muttered a confused "What?" before the train lurched forward again sending everyone tumbling to the ground.
Everything went black.
.o.o.o.o.o.o.o.
The traffic was jammed on the highway in the left lane, whereas the right was cleared for military vehicles only. The black automobile from earlier was stuck between an orange and red car.
"Yes, I sent someone else to the test hall." The man occupied from the phone that morning was once again reporting to his superior as he fiddled on a computer screen. The other lay slumped against the steering wheel his expression bored.
"Yes, I understand. We will follow that course of action," with that the connection was shut off.
"Follow what course of action?" The driver questioned.
"We'll appropriate a military chopper or something," was his reply as he read the information on the screen; Subway number 2 Ninomaru Line, New Gorakuen Tunnel; Entirely Impassible, Damage Level B.
.o.o.o.o.o.o.o.
Sasuke pushed himself up slowly before taking in the sight of his friends; both Tenten and Neji were unconscious.
"Hey, Neji. Neji!" He called while shaking the boy's shoulders. He turned to Tenten.
"Asahina! Asahina." he gripped her arms and pulled her forward as her eyes cracked open.
"Uchiha…" she whispered.
"Good, you're all right." She winced and brought her hand to her right shoulder. Sasuke pulled his own away and stared at the red blood before quickly tying his handkerchief around her arm. They heard a groan behind them as Neji came to, gripping his own shoulder.
"Neji!" They exclaimed together. Sasuke's attention wondered over the other bodies passed out on the floor and seats as Tenten called out to the Hyuuga.
"Neji! Hey, are you okay?! Hey! Neji!" Sasuke stood and Tenten's face turned up to watch him.
"Look after Neji for me," he commanded as he made his way to the doors of the train.
"Where are you going?!" Tenten cried after him.
"Don't worry," he ground out with effort as he pushed the doors open," I'll go get…help right away," with that he jumped down in to the subway and took off.
"Uchiha! Uchiha?!" she yelled as she watched him disappear down the tunnel.
.o.o.o.o.o.o.o.
Sasuke's eyes widened when he exited the subway tunnel. Everything was in shambles as far as he could see, an alarm was blaring in the distance as smoke rose into the air. He started running as he took in his surroundings.
"What the heck is this!? Isn't there anyone around?"
A high pitched wail sounded over head, he looked up at the sky just as an aircraft exploded. Another high pitched shriek pierced through the air as Sasuke watched the aircrafts zoom by. He yelled in surprise and he covered his head, behind him a tank smashed through rubble and came to a halt.
"You there, civilian!" Sasuke turned to look at the man shouting at him.
"You're in the way! Move it!" An enemy craft soared above them and the tanks lined up their cannons to fire, missing their target. The aircraft retaliated, hitting its mark as Sasuke ran to avoid the explosion. He was thrown to the ground and looked up in horror as the machine flew by unharmed, his gaze fell to where the tanks once were only to find charred metal debris and small fire patches. His pupils dilated as he stared.
His scream echoed as it tore from his throat.
.o.o.o.o.o.o.o.
Back on the subway Sasuke's stalker made her way through the bodies in search of him. Tenten dabbed at Neji's forehead as he cringed in pain. The woman approached them, pausing to press buttons on her sunglasses to find where her tracking chip was. Tenten and Neji frowned as they watched the woman dart off the train.
"What's her problem?" Tenten wondered.
.o.o.o.o.o.o.o.
A duo of jets shot through the air in hot pursuit of a scarlet red machine. Two missiles were launched at the target, but failed to make contact as the enemy maneuvered skillfully through the sky to avoid being hit. It commenced its own counterattack, within moments bringing the two to one ratio to a one on one battle. A stray missile embedded itself within a tank as Uchiha Sasuke sprinted by in search of a safe haven. He paused to catch his breath on the steps beneath a large red shop sign.
"What the hell? Give me a break already." He muttered to himself struggling to keep from panicking.
"I won't be able to get help for Neji or Tenten at this rate," Sasuke wrapped his arms around his knees and rest his head on them. A loud whirring noise brought him back to reality as he rushed forward to peer at the sky. Just above his head the building exploded in a cloud of smoke, glass and sparks. He gave a shout of alarm as he hauled ass out from beneath the rapidly descending debris.
Sasuke coughed as he pushed the metal sign off of his body and dusted his clothing free of dirt. Deep indigo eyes stared forward as if in a trance. Someone was calling out to him, the tune a single constant sound. Slowly he climbed over the wreckage in search of the music's origin.
She stood upon a large slab of concrete surrounded by white pigeons, her red dress, ribbon, and light red hair, almost pink in color, flowing gently in the wind as if battles weren't taking place in the skies above her. Sasuke sucked in a lung full of air before calling out to her.
"Hey, you!" the sound stopped.
"It's dangerous up here." She twisted to look at him, a mysterious smile and soft eyes staring in to his own.
"You're…Haruno… Reika," he murmured. The pigeons encircling her feet suddenly burst in to flight.
.o.o.o.o.o.o.o.
An orange can tumbled out the bottom of the dirty, beat up, red, chipped soda machine suspended on its side. Sasuke's gaze moved in the direction of his companion as he questioned her.
"Haruno, is orange okay with you?" A nod in the affirmative was his answer. They drank their sodas in silence until blasts were heard outside the tunnel they were taking refuge in. Reika sat in a crouch leaning against the wall her eyes wide and mouth turned down at the corners.
"Is this a war?" She asked quietly.
"Yeah, it's a war." At least, as far as he knew it was. Sasuke knelt beside her.
"But man, what a surprise. I never expected to see you here." She turned to look at him.
"That goes for me too. You just came out of nowhere."
"Well, at any rate, I'm glad. Better two than one." he reasoned. Reika smiled as she leaned forward on her knees.
"I'm really glad." She said softly. A red tint made its way across Sasuke's cheeks before he changed the subject.
"But still, why were you up there anyway?" He glanced at her and froze. Reika was standing now, staring forward, brows furrowed in concentration. A faint humming could be heard in the distance.
"Haruno?" No response.
"Haruno!" He followed after her as she moved from beneath their shelter.
"It's still dangerous to go outside." She ignored him once more.
"Haruno..."
"Singing."
"Singing?" he wondered as he followed her gaze in search of a more substantial answer.
"Dolem…" Her expression was troubled as she murmured this.
.o.o.o.o.o.o.o.
An explosion rocked the sky.
Civilians and military men were stationed within the subways for safety. People with minor injuries were being treated. Hyuuga Neji and Asahina Tenten were seated on the steps both with tended to wounds.
"I wonder if Sasuke's okay?" Tenten queried while staring out of the subway tunnel.
"We don't need to worry about him." Neji replied, hoping to placate the worried girl.
"And the reason for that is?" She peered at him from the corner of her eye. He tilted his head back and answered.
"Just a feeling I have, I guess," Tenten sighed in frustration.
"I was stupid for asking." Neji brought his finger to his lips as he hushed her.
Just outside the subway sounds of battle could be heard. Blue streaks of light flew across the sky in pursuit of an enemy craft, a blast sounded as the target was hit. Neji slowly made his way up the steps towards the outside of the subway; the sun was blocked as a large blue creature passed overhead.
Wing-like arms rose from the humanoid shaped being's side; it was female in appearance and lacked legs. A transparent shield appeared around it blocking enemy fire as it charged to strike back. A blue halo-like beam materialized above its head just as it lashed out pivoting 360 degrees, destroying all objects in the way.
.o.o.o.o.o.o.o.
Sasuke and Reika watched from a crosswalk as it fought.
"It's attacking the enemy. Does that mean it's a secret weapon of the Defense force?" Reika turned to him at his question
"Sasuke…"
"Yeah, it's dangerous to stick around here."
.o.o.o.o.o.o.o.
A black chopper flew through the air, a man dressed in black with shades watched from the window as the winged dolem hovered outside.
"So they brought it out." His lips stretched into a smirk.
"What IS that thing?" His pilot asked without looking at him.
"It's the so-called linchpin in the defense of the capital."
"Hey!" The man previously speaking turned to his partner, the man making all the phone calls earlier that day. He was peering out a pair of binoculars to the street below. Their target had finally been found. Uchiha Sasuke was running with an unidentified female in tow.
"Bingo!"
.o.o.o.o.o.o.o.
A woman sat cross-legged in a high backed chair watching the wall before her as it buzzed with static before the screen was filled with a view of the city. Beside her stood a man, his arms clasped behind his back as he too stared at the screen.
A female encased behind glass clad in lavender with long violet locks floated tranquilly. Atop her head was a bronze headdress with a single eye centered on the front along with other patterns carved on to the side wings, a matching collar adorned her neck. She was tuned with Allegretto.
"Are you certain about sending Allegretto out?" The bespectacled man asked.
"We don't have to worry about it," the woman replied nonchalantly.
"It won't awaken without Ollin. Even if it were to awaken, it wouldn't be able to sing," a piercing beep sounded behind her. A woman with mid-back ginger hair turned to the higher ranking official clothed in teal.
"We have sighted Ollin." A smile of satisfaction appeared on the woman's face. Soon, things would be as they were meant to be.
.o.o.o.o.o.o.o.
Sasuke and Reika made their way through the subway platforms. He descended the steps unaware that Reika had paused. Behind her a painting gave the appearance of wings sprouting from her back. Sasuke glanced back in search of the girl he had been traveling with only to find her gone.
"Haruno? Haruno!" he called but received no answer.
"Uchiha Sasuke?" The two men in black stood behind Sasuke as he turned to them.
"Yes?" The largest of the pair pulled a card from his inside pocket.
"We work for the government," he stated before slipping the card back to its original spot.
"Government?" disbelief was etched on the features of the ebony haired boy.
"There is no time for explanations. Will you please come with us?" It was more of a command than a question. The sound of the train approaching could be heard.
"Hey, it's coming," the lankier man finally spoke as he leaned off the platform to catch a glimpse of the automotive.
"This way," Sasuke growled as his arm was snatched and he was jerked forward by the burly male.
"Wait a minute!" He struggled to free himself from the guy's grasp.
"At least give me a proper…ex-pla-na-tion…" The statement trailed off as a gun was pressed to his temple.
"Be good now." The grin on the man's face was not comforting.
.o.o.o.o.o.o.o.
It was time to make her move. The woman dashed at full speed down the steps of the subway, arms extended behind her to increase her speed. She grinned as she launched herself in to the air, her hands smashing in to the skinny man's face shattering his glasses. She landed gracefully behind him in a crouch as she focused her attention on the other. He growled and shoved Sasuke out of the way as he reached inside his suit jacket for his gun. Sasuke landed on the ground with a heavy "'thud' next to the discarded gun of his assailant.
Short pink hair twirled around her face as she spun in a circle before slamming her foot in to her adversary's cheek. His glasses flew off as blue blood sailed through the air and splattered on Sasuke's face as he held the gun before him. He brought his hand up to his cheek and stared in shock at the blue substance. The doors of the train opened as the female dodged the bulky man's fist. Her clasped hands were thrust into his back swiftly followed by a roundhouse kick to the side. He landed in a heap on the up escalator and she waved as he disappeared.
"So long," she called; turning to find the boy she just saved pointing a gun at her.
"Who are you?" She hummed, a thoughtful look crossing her face as she rested her chin in her left palm, her left elbow supported by her right hand.
"Well, you could say I'm sort of like a champion of justice," was her cheeky reply as she made her way casually toward him. A noise of surprised skepticism made its way from his throat as he watched her approach.
"Hey, I did save you, right?" She was standing in front of him now, hands propped on her hips.
"I wish you'd at least thank me," he pulled the gun back with a frown as she held her hand out for it before he placed it in her open palm. She smiled and let out a small giggle. Sasuke puffed his cheeks out, a look of indifference on his face before he straightened.
"Fine, thank you very much for saving me when I was in danger," a bow completed his not-so-grateful declaration.
"Well, I'll be going then," he stated as he began his ascent up the stairs.
"Why in the world was their blood blue?" Sasuke's hand unconsciously rose to touch his stained cheek.
"That's what you're wondering," he huffed and turned to her, fists clenched.
"I'll tell you, if you come with me," she pulled the shades from her face, though she kept her vibrant green eyes downcast, "about the blue blood."
She slumped forward, eyes closed before straightening to look at him fully.
"About everything in this world," Sasuke turned away from her his expression indignant.
"Sorry, but I'm not interested in older women," his eyes widened as she leveled the gun to his head, a smile on her face, eyes closed.
"You shouldn't embarrass a woman."
"Champion of justice, my butt," he grumbled as he made to continue his way up the steps.
"Oh, never mind that," she waved the gun to the left," come on, let's go."
His gaze focused on the inside of the subway train. Haruno Reika stood watching at him, a smile on her face. Sasuke quickly made his escape as the lanky man from before wrapped his arms around the crazy pinked haired female.
"Oh, wait! Sasuke!" she called after him. He jumped through the doors as the intercom blared its warning.
'The train is departing.'
She threw her head back in to his causing the male's grip around her torso to loosen. She pulled away and thrust her leg back and up in to his face before she rushed towards the doors of the train.
'Please watch the doors as they close.'
She pressed her body flush to the train doors as she pounded on the glass.
"Sasuke!" He backed away from the window as the metal blinds shot down the cover them.
"Don't go!" She cried out. The train began its journey through the dark tunnels of the subway. She stepped back and stared sorrowfully after it, her hair blowing around her face.
.o.o.o.o.o.o.o.
Sasuke slammed his fist against the glass.
"What is this?" His foot soon took up the role his fists were previously in charge of.
"Damnit!" he braced his hands against the doors as he leaned forward, "What is going on?"
"Sasuke…" He looked up into the glass, gaping in astonishment at the girl reflected in it.
"What's going to happen to us?" he faced her, his hands coming to rest on her shoulders.
"Don't worry, I'll protect you," Sasuke assured her," I'll protect you no matter what, Haruno."
'The next stop is the Shrine of Xephon. Last stop, Shrine of Xephon. Please be careful not to leave any of your belongings behind."
The doors opened to the subway outside. Reika's arms wrapped around Sasuke's left as they stepped onto the red and blue tinted platform.
"Where are we?" she asked as she took in her surroundings, her hands pressed against his chest, his hands holding her arms.
"I don't know." The doors to the train shut behind them as the lights shut off inside. Their heads whipped around in surprise at the sudden occurrence. They stared down the blue lit tunnel, both realizing it was the only way to go now. They came to an opening minutes later only to find a creature like the one from before. It was tall, brown and white, with a face though its eyes were covered by what looked like a nun's hood covering.
"One of the Defense Force's secret weapons?" Sasuke questioned as he gazed up at it.
.o.o.o.o.o.o.o.
The ginger haired woman and bespectacled man from earlier observed the boy displayed upon the screen. The female, Shinobu Kushina, typed away furiously on the keyboard, as the male, Masayoshi Fugaku, watched over her shoulder.
"They are heading towards the Room of Rah." Kushina affirmed. A soft voice arose from behind them.
"Send Fortissimo out too." Fugaku and Kushina jerked around to face their leader, brows furrowed.
"But doing so would…" the man began only to be cut off.
"Send it out." Her tone left not room for argument. The blue eyed female turned back to the computer.
"Sending Fortissimo out." Fugaku glared at the woman as she spoke.
.o.o.o.o.o.o.o.
A large red dolem shot up from the facility situated above the water. The creature's head was hollow, with short stubs for arms that ended just after the shoulder. Claw like spikes protruded from there, its body shaped as that of a woman while its legs resembled a tuning fork.
The woman sat in her high backed chair, her teal suit immaculate. The pale female clad in purple with the single eye carved into her mask appeared beside her, followed soon by another female dressed in red. She sat with her legs crossed Indian style, her hands grasping their opposing arm. A bronze headdress sat upon her head as well, with a large piece situated over her right shoulder, her left arm was decorated with a single bronze and red cuff on her upper arm. She was tuned with Fortissimo.
.o.o.o.o.o.o.o.
A light at the end of the tunnel.
A sky beneath the ocean?
Sasuke and Reika stared in awe at the large circular dome, the floor made of the ocean. Pillars lined the room, broken pieces of ancient architecture floated in the water, the sky. A vast waterfall encircled a large floating egg.
'What is this place?'
"Sasuke!" Sasuke moved to Reika's side.
"What's the matter?"
"That!" He followed her gaze; a startled gasp fell from his mouth at the sight before him.
"An egg?" he whispered, bewildered.
.o.o.o.o.o.o.o.
Allegretto's wings charged for another attack. Fortissimo's mouth opened to emit its song; glass shattered for miles. The enemy aircrafts exploded from the high frequency sound waves.
The violet haired pilot of the scarlet Vermillion cursed as her teammates began to drop like flies.
"Damn Dolem!"
Arial fortresses appeared in the sky as she flew right for them.
.o.o.o.o.o.o.o.
Haunting melodies filled the air within the Room of Rah. Sasuke fell to his knees clutching at his shoulders; Reika stared down at his hunched form. The egg behind the waterfall shined a brilliant gold as Reika's mouth opened to emit her own song. Sasuke laid curled in a fetal position as the poignant tune persisted.
"Awaken, Sasuke!"
"Awaken!"
The world was black, a single drop of light fluttered to the depths below.
Drip.
The abyss rippled. Reika's song continued. Red eyes snapped open wide.
"Rah…" Pupils dilated. The egg cracked. The song carried on.
"Xephon…" The song stopped. A pure white wing burst from the egg. Wind blew her dress, hair, and ribbon every which way. She smiled.
.o.o.o.o.o.o.o.
The pink haired woman stood atop a roof, gaze intense as she stared into the heavens at the giant fortresses.
"This is the Mu. Our enemy."
The large structures fade from sight once more.
"Yume no Tamago"
"When can you look
The truth of the dream
When can you touch
The truth of the love
So can you feel
The voice calling you
At the far distance
The sky is high
The dark is deep
The depth is waiting for the time
Across to find the truth of the world
Ah, RahXephon
Fly me to the music
When can you look
The truth of the dream
So can you feel forever"
Preview:
A broken egg… A silvery dream…
An unfamiliar friend, who is known, yet cannot be known...
The shades of noon, colored by longing and dozing…
Great, resounding wings guide the boy with their melody.
The one who descends is one who knows thy name.
Must Be Dreaming, Second Movement: "Awakening"