Anima High Chapter 1: Prologue, a cartoon x-overs fanfic

Author's Note: This is the remake of Anima High. I am on going re-editing right now so this will be on half hiatus. So I am working on my writing style. The plot is still the same but a little different in the flow of the story. Though I am also fixing somethings in this version.

Word Guidelines:

Name of Character: Speaking Lines

Thinking / Foreign Words / Flashback / Memory Speech / Previous Events from Last Chapter / Speech / Inner Thoughts

"Song Lyrics"

Main Character's Inner Thought / Emphasized word

[Background Music: Song by Singer / From Series or Shows]

{Speculations:}

(Translations:)

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Ending Speech

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End of Day #

Book of Fortune.

Play.

Will our promise ever be fulfilled?

Flip a page.

"You better know than ever before"

Will we meet again?

Flip a page.

"Whatever you do, the results will be lasting"

Will I ever meet them?

Flip a page.

"Only do it once"

Will they remember me?

Stop.

Think.

Flip a page.

Cry.

"Don't be concerned"

Game Over.

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Space. I'm deep space. And yet I am breathing.

They didn't knew.

This is it. I will do it.

My obstacles, my struggles, my feelings...They are all gone.

In exchange of the greatest gift that I could imagine.

I got the power to change the world . I can make them happy again.

From once I know it, I was in deep space. I was big to tell the truth, I could even hold the Earth which was actually the size of a volleyball.

My flowing dress looked like the midnight sky. My hair was laid down and was only held in a ribbon at the back of my head.

I smiled while a tear came out of my eye. Too bad I couldn't go to my own Universe, I had to protect it. Though somehow I could even change the law that I could be exist in my Universe. But that was the prophecy was told.

My wing on my right glows, my left stays dim. It was really bleeding so I only lost my wing, doesn't matter to me though.

This is my mission.

This is what the Author of the Universe do.

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7 days have passed

8 people became dead

9th gave hers to his

10 visions were made that day

As if choices were made

9 became 1

1 became 9

Destiny becomes Prophecy

Prophecy becomes Fate

Fate becomes Dream

Dream becomes Visions

Visions becomes Reality

Reality becomes Truth

Truth becomes Justice

Justice becomes Despair

Despair becomes Hope

Hope becomes Determination

Determination becomes Battle

Battle becomes Peace

Peace becomes Fantasy

Fantasy becomes Sadness

Sadness becomes Forgiveness

Forgiveness becomes Farewell

Farewell becomes Reunion

Reunion becomes Redemtion

Redemtion becomes Rebeginning

Rebeginning becomes Happiness

Happiness becomes...

Becomes...

Unknown.

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Anima High

You are now entering Unit 1

The Beginning Chapter

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Chapter 0: The Prologue

"We had so much potential… so much promise. But we squandered our gifts. For whatever it's worth, these are my new gifts to the world. I am so empty and alone up here. It is time. Our world is ending, but life must go on."

- The Scientist (Shane Acker's "9")

Isusulat ko

Year: 1968

It was the year 1968, few years in advance after the World War 2. Here at Europe, there was an old house that was wrecked in the war, yet there are some people lived. Like an old scientist, not older than 40, who was heading to his home. He looked around cautiously and picked up his key from his pocket and unlocks the door. He climbs up carefully from the stairs, hoping not to fall down from it. When he finally climbed up successfully, he went to a room with only a bright light that was lit on his home.

However, he wasn't alone. There also lived a little ragdoll that has the age of a 12 year old child, burlap skin that was fastened by a zipper, innocent camera optics, and carved wood and molded copper hands and feet. On his back was a mark number '9', probably his name.

He was sleeping peacefully on the scientist's chair, resting his head on the table. A tear rolled down onto the scientist's eye while looking to his picture frame of his family. He went to his table silently not to wake the little ragdoll up. He picked up a music box that was laid on the table and two strange artifacts with alchemy symbols around it.

He picked the music box, but stopped when a sound of a creak was heard. The little ragdoll woke up and looked to the scientist sadly to him. The scientist sighed and opened his zipper programming something important. The concerned doll spoke to him.

Papa, do you have to go?

I'm sorry. This place is not safe for you. You have to go on without me.

But what about the others? What if they need you?

They'll be fine. Don't worry. They are brave. And I want you to be brave as well.

But what about you? I don't want to leave you.

It doesn't matter. But what matters is you now because…I have a favor to ask you.

What is it?

Within hours, I'm going to leave you…forever I must. I hope that you forgive me for what I will do to you. But remember this, you shall protect the future. You have to be brave of what will happen to you. And I…I will always be with you. Along with the others, they will find you don't worry. No matter what will happen, I will always be with you.

I will papa, I'll miss you.

The two smiled each other and hugged.

However, there was a sound like a threatening banging on the door. The scientist knew…they found them. And ready to catch them.

Who was that?

They're here! You have to go now!

No! I can't leave without you!

Another bang was heard from the door. Both of them run from to basement. The Scientist closes the door. He was pacing back and forth, thinking of something. He saw sheet of blanket covers something under it. He pulls the blanket over and saw a white capsule-like bed. He carries the figure to the bed, closes the cover and sets the timer. Then suddenly, some soldiers ram to the door and tackle the scientist. The doll, still 'trapped' the bed, tries to free himself. But the glass is so strong that he can't break from it. The clock was ticking from the bed as he tries to break free. He then saw the scientist, now captured was carried away by the soldiers. Now alone he tries to break free once again but no avail.

NO!

Then the clock has stopped and all he remembers is a cold breeze and a flash of white light came to him.

Gagawin ko

Year: 1986

18 years after the incident, the house became a school. It was named 'Charles-Emile Reynaud School' because mainly a bunch of cartoon characters enrolled to it.

But no one knew the doll was sleeping in 18 years.

Sisirain ko...

Year: 2005

A 13 year old girl was walking towards her school. At the entrance, everyone was out of the way as the girl is walking towards them. Rumor has it that she is the smartest girl in school...but she has stern mind.

She went to a room that was written of the top of the door "Anima". It wasn't class time yet so she reads something at the book. While she was reading she felt something weird. She went out of the room tries to sense it. When she came to the basement room, she felt strong. She decided to have a look down from the basement. When she was down, she saw something bright from under a trap door. When she was in the trap door she saw something, it was came from under the sheet. She pulled the cover and gasped.

It was revealed that she saw a doll. It has burlap skin that was fastened by a zipper, camera shutters as eyes and his hands and feet were made from carved wood and molded copper. His own heart beat was still beating despite his sleep was 18 years!

She is frozen in shock, she wanted to run away but she wanted to make him basement was not a good bedroom for this doll. She called on some people and they helped carry the bed. Some of them examine the figure. They wanted to wake him up, but the girl decided to make him sleep in peace. She decided to keep him in the school and guard the doll.

Aayusin ko

Year: 2009

4 years later, a 17 year old lady who wears a frilly dress and a skirt is going to her work at her place. She is the youngest of all teachers because she was graduated at the age of 14. While waiting for her ride she saw a 12 year old girl that wears the same uniform as the lady wears when she was in school coming toward her.

Unknown: *running towards the lady* Aliana!

Aliana: *turns around in dismay* Maia Salvacion. I have told you for a thousand times call me like the other teachers. And why weren't you on the bus?

Maia: Sorry miss. The bus took so long and I was running late in school. I have to walk on foot.

Aliana: *having pity on Maia* How about you come with me? I am going to your school also anyway.

Maia: Oh no, Ms. Divino! It's too embarrassing!

Aliana: *glares* You won't come, and I consider you late on my class for the first time.

Maia: Ok ok!

At Aliana's ride, Maia looked to Aliana in concern. Aliana was looking to her window. Maia thought that Aliana was thinking of something that made her very stressed.

Maia: Ms. Divino, are you okay?

Aliana: *snapped out of her thoughts* Huh? Yes, yes I am Ms. Salvacion.

Maia: Are you sure?

Aliana: Yes.

Maia: But in my mind says you don't.

Aliana: *glares* How come you knew that?

Maia: I can see your soul. It says you're not happy.

Aliana: *gaves in* Ok, I will tell you. But make sure you have to keep this as a secret. If you don't and I won't forgive you, clear?

Maia: Yes.

Aliana explained the ragdoll when she was young. Maia kept on asking questions as Aliana answers. When they finally came to the school, Aliana and Maia went to a hidden room. When Maia saw the doll, she became more curious and a strange feeling that she needs to take care of him. Now in every day in her school, she visits the doll and does some cleaning or storytelling so the doll will be kept in company, despite he was sleeping. Maia won't mind as long as she is happy with it and the doll.

Uulitin ko

Year: 2012

In a room of where a Guidance Counselor a young girl, her name plate has the words 'Bridget Solano', she is talking to bully that gave his classmate a black eye. The bully is glaring at Bridget. Bridget glared back at the bully. Bridget graduated and decided to work as the official guidance counselor.

Bridget: *to the bully, still glaring* You know it's still not nice to act your classmate as a punching bag.

Bully: But it's not my fault why my parents gave me problems in my head.

Bridget: But still it is not right. If you want to release you anger, don't punch your classmate as a stress ball or a punching bag. You should have talk to me about it.

Bully: I should do that?

Bridget: Of course. You can talk anything inside your head about your problems. Is it about your friends, your family, you can just talk in here. This is the reason I love my job always.

Bully: * eyes began to water* Really?! *hugs her tightly* Thank you!

Bridget: *suffocates a little* YOur WElcome! Just as long you don't have to punch your classmate ok? You promise that?

Bully: *releases the hug* Promise.

Bridget: Now go back to your classroom and say sorry to your classmate.

Bully: Ok *goes out of the room*

Bridget was relieved. Maybe from the hug that the bully gave her was very tight. She stretches herself and gave the sigh of relief. She sits down and reads a book.

Then something that made her feel spring up. She went out of the room and look for someone. She finally came to a room that was written of the top of the door "Anima" she step inside and saw a 20 year old girl that was reading a book. She look to her seriously, like she knew what will Bridget say next.

Aliana: It's time isn't it?

Bridget: Yes! And we have to hurry! I think he'll freak out if we don't make it in time!

Aliana: Bridget, you have to calm down.

Bridget: I can't. I'm so stressed.

Aliana: It's okay. Let's just go.

[BGM: Inrtoduction by Danny Elfman]

Both of them ran into a room right to the hidden. When they arrived, they saw the bed that the light is dimming and the clock is almost reached to zero. Aliana stayed calm while Bridget stares in worry and pity. They waited for the right time.

Subject status: Now Awaken

The door was opened and all they saw is a sleeping ragdoll. The ragdoll's eyes were slowly opened. When his focus was cleared he sat up and looked around. Where was he?

Where am I?

How did he came here? Where did he come from? And most of all, who was he?

Who am I?

He looked everywhere until he look finally to Bridget and Aliana. He got out of the bed, not realizing

he was still weak. He almost fell when Bridget came to catch him.

Bridget: Oh dear. He's so cold.

Aliana: Probably below 0 degrees in there.

Bridget: For such a long time, he's still weak. 52 years how long can he sleep like that? I can't believe for a young doll. He survived since the aftermath of World War 2.

Aliana: *felt suspicious* Bridget, does he have a name? Or anything he can say?

Bridget: What's your name?

Unknown: *weakly* Ngh...9.

Bridget: 9...

Aliana: 9? Well that's a weird name. *to 9* Do you know who could have done this? Do you know your parents are?

9's head was blurry. A thousand pictures on his head went wild. He wanted those pictures to stop, but he can't.

Who am I? What am I? Where am I?

9: I..I...I don't know. *holds his head painfully* I can't remember!

Aliana: What? Can't remember? *looks to the bed* Maybe that thing must have erased his memory so bad except his name. But why only his name he can remember?

Bridget: Oh no...he's shivering. We have to warm him up.

Aliana: *removes her blazer* Here. We have to go up and send him to the clinic for healing. I think they knew how to fix him.

Bridget: Are you sure? He's a doll, not a human.

Aliana: A doll with a human soul, Bridget.

Bridget: What do you mean?

Aliana: There are sometimes what you know was not enough. You and 9 had something with each other.

They leave the room with Bridget carrying 9 whose head was covered with Aliana's blazer. She have to hide his head when going to the clinic, everyone will be curious to him when they saw him.

When they arrived, Bridget puts 9 in the bed. Bridget kept an eye on him.

In the end, the only thing that he remembered before he closes his eyes is Bridget.

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Don't worry, we'll take care of you...

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End of Day 1