Prologue: How It Came To Be
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Sacred Mechanoids...Giant humanoid mechas powered by Ahou were hailed as the greatest in sporting events worldwide during the days of the Ancient Civilization. For generations, numerous capable individuals battles it out in Ahou-powered arenas to test their worth, fighting for honor, glory, and wealth. However, as these events grew increasingly more malicious than it was, the Mechanoids became like powder kegs ready to detonate. Thus, it happened...
The Great Cataclysm, a rather simple name of the catastrophic calamity. Caused by the utter negligence of Sacred Mechanoid pilots's welfare, the most powerful Mechanoids in the world went berserk and demolished much of the Ancient Civilization. To the people of Geminar, the realm of the Civilization was simply called the Old World. But to those who remembers it well, calls it by its original name: Earth. Year 2100 C.E, corrupted Mechalords, led by Gaia, engulfed the entirety of the globe into chaos, ravaging everything that stood in their path. It is said, that the Ahou energy emitted by the Mechalords were so powerful that it shattered the landscapes beyond comprehension. North and South American continents were blasted into the sea, merging the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The majority of Asia and Southern Africa were either submerged as well or reduced into barren wastelands with no life. Only the majority of Europe, Northern Africa, and the Middle East remained mostly above water.
According to the ancient myth, due to the extent of the damage, the ancient Goddess descended upon the world and vanquished the Mechalords with the aid of three artificial humans whom defeated Gaia, sealing them away and saving what's left of the world. With the Cataclysm over, the Goddess decreed the creation of the Holy Church to oversee and safeguard the renewed future of the globe. Above all else, the Church was to ensure that the Mechanoids are never to resurface again. Sadly, this was not meant to be. The ancient Mechalord, Gaia, was accidentally excavated in the Shtrayu Empire. Unable to prevent the unearthing, the Church took action to prevent an arms race among the nations of Geminar, allotting a fixed number of Sacred Mechanoids and Mechamasters to each country to maintain a balance of power as well as holding the annual Sacred Tournament to pacify the enthusiasm of Mechanoids. 1,000 years have passed, Geminar is believed to be in its greatest times of peace. But peace is as fragile as a twig on the ground. Anyone can break it at any time...
Unknown Location...
Silence was like waiting for the world to simply drag you into the ground or lift you into blank open space with nothing to do but wait. And waiting was exactly what a young man was doing, sitting quietly on a chair. The room he was in was dark, almost pitch black. But it vaguely looks more like a large containment chamber. The young man has been sitting there for some time but he was patient but also anxious at what's to become of him later. Finally, his wait ended. A bright light turned on, as its gleams over him, revealing his appearance. The young man has blue eyes, fair skin, and short raven messy hair with silver highlights along with a notable scar on his right eye. He is wearing a dark blue short-sleeved polo shirt with a white winged crest [Fanfic Cover Image] at his right chest. Around the shirt was a white sleeveless hoodie with yellow ochre linings, two side pockets, and two pockets at the chest diagonally inclined. He has a pair of blue bootcut jeans, a pair of blue & white running shoes, and a pair of black wrist sweatbands with same white winged crest on it. Lifting his head and looking up, the young man sees a window with three silhouettes.
"Kazuya Yamamori." The silhouette in the middle spoke up with an auto-tuned voice, "Thank you for participating in this. It will truly shed some light on your identity for all of us."
"I would love to say your welcome, but..." Kazuya looks around him, "Did you really have to place me in here?"
"I apologize for this. But this is standard procedure."
Kazuya nodded calmly, "Alright. So what do you need?"
"I would like you to answer some questions regarding yourself. Once we are done, I will have you go through a diagnostic test on your DNA. Would that be alright?"
"Fine by me."
"Alright. Let us begin with your family."
"Well..." Kazuya started. "As you already know, my name is Kazuya Yamamori. My father was Mamoru Yamatani and my mother was Asami Hiraoka. I also had a twin brother named Yuusha. And if I recall...I knew my grandfather well from my mother's side...Kyoushi."
"Tell me about them."
"My father, Mamoru. He was a composed individual with a pragmatic approach to life. He believed that, through well-defined codes of law, most of the world's problems could be solved. Of course through, I didn't fully agree with his methods. And we often butted heads over it, saying that I am too soft while he is too ruthless. In a way, we were counter-weights to each other. My mother, Asami. I don't know much about her other than the fact that she died about a few months I was born...Killed in action, I was told. My twin brother Yuusha was a very inquisitive one. Wherever he goes, if he sees something he can learn, he doesn't hesitate to know. My grandfather, Kyoushi...I don't recall much about him. As a matter of fact, the last person I saw before awakening was him."
"Awakening?"
"Yeah. I remember that I was attacked from all sides by people who wanted me dead. I didn't understand what I did that could have provoke them to have such hatred. I was badly hurt...And before blacking out, I remember seeing my grandfather and he said something before everything went dark."
"What did he say?"
"He said...Your time will come. When I woke up, I was in a place I recognize...But it wasn't my home...At least, not anymore."
"Hmm...You speak of waking up here, on Geminar?"
"That's right. Geminar, the New World from the ruins of Earth, the Old World. I couldn't believe it when I realized that. I thought I was sucked into some sort of fantasy realm or something...Like teleported to another world."
"Obviously not."
"Anyway. My memories were scattered when I woke up. At the time, I only remember that I was badly hurt before my grandfather got me to rest. Since then, day by day, week by week, as I continue to live on Geminar, meeting new people, I begin to remember my past...Vividly."
"Hmm...Tell us about your experience, starting from your awakening."
"It all starts with a mask."
"A mask?"
"Yeah. The mask of a stranger but the essence of a friend...An old friend."
Flashback...
Images of numerous events begins to roll in. One had a trio of women standing before three large mechas, another has two more large mechas dueling in a vast cave, another shows a silver-haired woman disintegrating into a great spark of light in the same cave, and many more beings flashing by. The sounds and voices from these many events can be heard until everything speeds up and suddenly goes black.
*Tik*Tok*Tik*Tok*
The sound of a clock can be heard clearly. Kazuya has his eyes closed but hearing the clock bewilders him.
"Wait, shouldn't I be dead?" Kazuya thought. He remembers being struck numerous times but surrounding foes, all hell-bent on killing him. The look in their eyes was all too memorable. The hatred was real and Kazuya can still feel the chill down his spine. Then he noticed. "I'm breathing. I'm alive?"
Confused, Kazuya gradually opens his eyes. Looking up at a pale brown ceiling, Kazuya didn't move as he shifts his eyes around to get accustomed to his sight. He moves his head, noticing that he is within a decent but empty house as he spots a window to his left with sunlight coming through. Seeing that he was in his casual wear, Kazuya look to a table next to the bed and sees his jacket neatly folded.
"Finally, woken up, aye kid?" A sudden voice came into his head.
"Wha-? Who is that? Who's there?" Kazuya swung his head around.
"Easy kiddo. You don't need to get all hysterical with your BFF, ya?"
...
"Oh, Raikou. Sorry about that..." Kazuya sighed, rubbing his face with his hands.
Raikou. Kazuya remembers. Raikou is an alter ego that Kazuya has within his mind. Not certain how that came to be but Raikou acts as some sort of conscious in his mindscape.
"Where am I? Where are we?" Kazuya asked.
"You're about to find out."
Then he hears some rustling noise and seagulls gradually getting louder outside.
"The ocean?"
Curious, he begins to move his body. At first, it felt difficult to even budge a finger but now he was getting use to it. Sitting up, he took a moment to take a breath before standing up and wake towards the window. Looking out, he sees a beautiful coast, bringing out a wave of ease. Wasting no time, he headed for the doorway, opened it, and walked outside. The fresh air and sunlight bathed him as relief fell over. Kazuya indulged himself in it before noticing something odd to his right. He saw a massive wide structure what looks like ruins lying not far from the coast. It was linked by a bridge which carries towards the coast. But the strangest part was that there were many floating vessels above with several floating human-like beings near them.
"Are those...?" Now Kazuya was worried again. "Where am I?"
"Haha...The obvious first words for you, Kazuya Yamamori." A woman's voice spoke.
Kazuya was surprised from the sudden appearance as he turned around. A woman, dressed in a skin-tight black outfit with a nun-like headdress along with a masquerade mask with red linings at the eye area, was leaning near the door. Kazuya stares at the figure with alert but he quickly eased when a sense of nostalgia came over him.
"Who are you?" He asked.
"Apologies for my abrupt appearance. My name is Neizai." The masked woman said, approaching.
"Neizai?" Kazuya thought, recognizing the name somehow.
"I just simply wanted to let you take it slowly before telling you your current predicament." Neizai continued.
Kazuya turned and gazed at the floating vessels, the large bridge, and finally the ruins before looking back to the masked woman.
"What do you mean my current predicament?" Kazuya asked calmly. "Where am I?"
"The Northern coast of the Shtrayu Empire. You have been in a coma, Kazuya...For a thousand years."
...
"Oh...Nice..."
To be continued…
Next Time: Chpt.1 Welcome to Geminar
Author's Note: Hello everyone, Seraphius here. I have loved Tenchi Muyo! War on Geminar for so long but couldn't find it's fanfics when it's under the name Saint Knight's Tale. I'm really surprised there are so little fanfics consider how well done the anime was. Since Kenshi is technically transported from Earth, I decided to make an OC to replace him. I know that sounds VERY cliche and perhaps very unwanted but I will make certain changes to the story so please bare with me. If you guys like the prologue then I'll be happy to continue it. As always, review for anything including holes and errors, as well as possible improvements. Also, I welcome new ideas anytime. It will inspire me and prevent writer's block from happening so don't be afraid to share! See ya!
Character Name: Kazuya Yamamori
Race: Human
Height: 5'10" (177.8cm)
Weight: 147lbs. (66.7kg)
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Raven with Silver Highlights
Nationality: Japanese
Current Age: 16
Info: Kazuya is typically positive despite his misty past, but acknowledges the need for serious rational behavior and actions in certain circumstances. Kazuya is physically capable, with a slim but muscular form, able to lift up heavy objects with ease as well as excelling in several forms of martial arts. Not one to seek violent solutions, Kazuya relies on shrewd pragmatism to solve many problems in attempts to avoid conflict. Despite this, he's under no delusions regarding the situational need for drastic repercussion. The persona of his core crystal, Raikou, is a combination of the personalities of Kazuya's predecessors. Acting as an adviser and debates with Kazuya about certain courses of action, the two have managed to compromise, attaining a sibling-like bond.