The Ring of Renaissance

Prologue:

Today was a day I would never forget. It was the day that would change my life forever. I would have never have guessed that I would be the one chosen. Who am I you ask? I am Sakura Tsukamoto. I had gleaming layered black hair with side bangs. My eyes were a shining brown, just like my mothers. I was in my first year of high school with my friends Rika and Yukino. This is my story.

Chapter One: School Troubles and The Necklace of the Queens

I woke up to a familiar sweet scent on a passing breeze. I got up slowly and stretched. I walked towards my window and looked out. The breeze was cool and the sun was shining. The sakura trees were in full bloom, and I found the source. The delicate pink flowers were sharing their scent to the world and I see everyone in my household with a smile on their face. It was my favorite day, the first day of spring. I quickly changed into my school uniform realizing that we still had school today. We just got off of spring break, which was a long time. I ran into the kitchen and sat down. It was a little empty since my older brother, Ryo, was off at college living in his dorm. I wondered how it was going for him. My younger sisters, Keiko and Kameko were already at the table. Keiko was the older one, she had long black hair and side bangs. She had soft blue eyes that were gentle and calming. She was a shy little girl in her second year of middle school. Even so, she made many friends that liked her a lot. Kameko was in her first year of middle school. She had short brown hair that went just above her shoulders. She had big brown eyes that were curious and cute. She was very outgoing and friendly. Naturally she has her own group of friends. Both of my little sisters were anime and manga freaks.

"Ohayou Sakura-san," said my mother.

"Ohayou Oja-san(mom), Oto-san(dad) Ohayou Keiko and Kameko!" I flashed one of my pleasant smiles and started eating my breakfast. I had my hair pulled into a short ponytail. My side bangs were hanging loosely at the sides of my face.

"Ohayou Onii-chan," said my sisters in unison.

"Gocchisousama," I said as I got up to get my bag, as my sisters saw this they got up too, both heading to get their school bags. Each day I would walk them to school, since it was on the way. We met up at the doorway and said our good-byes to mom and dad. With that we were heading out. We walked most of the way to my sisters' school silent, each of us deep in thought. As we approached my former school I waved good-bye as my sisters ran toward the field hand in hand. I entered my school and went to my classroom.

"Ohayou everyone!"

"Ohayou Sakura-san," replied my classmates. My two best friends, Rika Izawa and Yukino Ikeda, ran towards me, each with a smile on their face. They led me to my table and sat me down. Yukino was a tall friendly girl. She had long black hair with straight side bangs, pretty indeed. She had bright brown eyes that were always happy. Rika was about my height with wavy layered brown hair with side bangs that she had tied up in a neat ponytail. Her eyes were deep and knowing, a bit moody now and then but overall a great friend.

"How's it going?" Yukino asked all of a sudden.

"What are you guys talking about?" I asked quietly.

"You know, him," Rika mentioned and she jerked her head to the left. I looked towards there and there he was, Keisuke Miyazawa. My face became hot and I knew my face was a cherry red. I looked away embarrassed seeing that my friends were giggling. Suddenly a girl named Aya came towards me. Aya was one of my friends, but we have been distant lately, but I don't know why.

"Ohayou Aya," I said cheerfully.

"Hey Sakura," she said happily. Then she went past me towards her group of friends. I watched her go, with my face crinkled frowning.

"What's wrong Sakura?" Yukino asked.

"I'm not sure but I feel like we've been distant all of a sudden," I said worriedly, hoping that we could become close again.

"Hmmm," Yukino pondered. Rika was also thinking but she put that aside. She was about to say something when Sawada sensei walked in. Everyone took their seats. We had a day of learning and studying on English. Afterwards the bell rang and we scrambled to our next class. There was an assembly today and we didn't want to be late. I caught up with Yukino and Rika and we walked to P.E. Our teacher, Asaba-san, the P.E teacher took our class into the lecture room. We took our seats on the places available and listened to the visiting professor. I couldn't help but notice Aya playing around with Keisuke, and soon I began to feel a little jealous even if they were close friends from last year. Why am I jealous you ask? Well just a few days ago, one of my close friends, Kano, which I haven't told her about him yet, said that we were going to learn slow-dancing, and that we were going to pick the guy the first time and the next day the guys were going to pick us. Then she stated that she bet that Aya was going to ask Keisuke to dance with her and vise versa. I felt a little downhearted, but didn't show it. When I was spacing out, Yukino saw the worry on my face and gave me a reassuring pat that jolted me back. She smiled at me with her it-will-be-O.K look at I smiled back re-gaining hope. After school ended I started to walk home.

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I found a little jewelry stall down in the market place on my way home and decided to browse. It was then that a brilliant pink and green pendant caught my eye. It was hanging from a golden chain with a tag. I looked at the price, and it was surprisingly cheap. The seller spotted me and turned my way.

"Hello there," said a hearty voice. I looked her way surprised.

"O-oh! Hello," I said politely.

"I see that the necklace caught your eye?" The lady asked.

"Oh yes!" I exclaimed.

"Well, since I see you take a lot of interest in that why don't I give you a discount?" Before I could say anything, she took 25 off and took it to the cashier. 'She really wants to sell that necklace doesn't she?' I thought. I handed her $15 and I went off thanking her.

'That girl sure is peculiar. In all my years I haven't seen someone take interest in that necklace even though it is a beauty. Well I guess she was the chosen one!' thought the mysterious jewelry seller.

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When I got home I greeted my sisters, who were already home, and went to my room. I sat on my bed and smiled as I held my new pendant. I laid it down gently in a soft velvet container and placed it on my desk. I laid my school bag at the side of my desk and went to the family room. My sisters' favorite anime was on so I decided to watch. The title was Kare Kano, His and Her Circumstances. It was pretty good actually, and with that I was hooked, just like my sisters. After the two episodes of Kare Kano, I got up to start my homework.

"Onii-chan, where are you going, another anime's coming up," said Kameko innocently.

I chuckled, "Well I have to do my homework don't I? And you guys should too!" I said teasing them. They both laughed and agreed. We switched off the TV and went to our rooms. 'I wonder why mom and dad aren't home yet. Oh right! Today they said they were going to have a night with their friends, and that means they are going to be late!' I giggled. When ever my parents went out to meet friends they were always late! When I finished my homework I called my sisters to eat. We had an entertaining dinner, with all of us sharing our day, and Kameko adding her ridiculous comments. 'I love my family,' I thought happily. We washed the dishes and I tucked each of my sisters in. I went into my bedroom and changed into my light blue nightgown, and I went to bed.

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"Sakura-chan. Sakura-chan," said a soft melodious voice. I was in a white room with nothing there but a door with light glowing out of it.

"Who's there?!" I asked afraid.

"You will see, now come towards me, I have something to tell you," said the mysterious voice. I walked cautiously towards the door and I was suddenly in an enchanted room filled with blue, and I realized I was walking on a cloud in the sky!

"Welcome my dear. Have a seat," said the soft voice again. I looked towards her and there she was. She was a beautiful woman with flowing white hair. She was wearing a long gown and was floating just off the floor. I sat down, gazing at her in awe. She chuckled, surprising me even more.

"Who are you," I asked quietly.

"I am Faye, Faye of the Houko Gardens. I was sent to you from the necklace of the Queens. It summoned me, to explain to you what is happening. You have been hand picked by the rulers of my realm to become the next Kaito. You are to be called Kaito Hazumi of spring. You will" I cut her off.

"Wait, you are saying I'm becoming a k-kaito?! What for?"

"Yes, you certainly are. You have been chosen for your inner power. Inside everyone's souls there is a certain power. You, for instance, have the power over the elements of spring, such as the sun, the sky, the wind, and the plants. For this special case, your power is most suitable for this task. You are to retrieve the Ring of Rennaisance which was stolen from our kingdom by our enemies. When it is stolen, it leaves behind teardrops which turn into artwork. Your job is to retrieve all of them and when time comes they will combine and show you the way to the ring, where you must retrieve it. But beware for every artwork there will be a demon guarding it, preventing you from getting it. You will have to defeat it to get the piece of art." And with that said she disappeared and I was in my room again. It was morning and I just awoke, glad that it was a Saturday. I couldn't believe this, I just couldn't. With the trickle of doubt an aura of Faye entered my room. I froze solid, "Faye-san?" I asked nervously.

"Hello Sakura-san. I forgot one thing," she handed me a scroll and she disappeared. I read the scroll.

Your mission is to be fulfilled. The necklace that you have obtained shall be pressed onto you and you will become one. As that happens you will transform into your Kaito self. A helper will be summoned to help track down the artwork and that is how you will get each. I hope I have answered some of your questions, and each time another artwork is revealed, the information will be provided on this scroll, so keep this safe. I will be watching over you, so do your best!

Faye

I was enchanted. I pulled myself together and started my day.

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"Oh, how exiting!" exclaimed Rika.

"I know! Hey hey, why is that scroll glowing?!" asked Yukino confused.

"What the poo! Who is that guy looking at us, and what's with his getup anyway?" asked Rika annoyed.

"Thanks for reading!" exclaimed Rika and Yukino together.

Join us next time on: The First Mission and A New Rival

Japanese Key:

Kaito: Phantom Thief

Onii-chan: Older Sister

Ohayou: Good Morning

Oja-san: Mom

Oto-san: Dad