The Mysterious Knights
By: Purple Lavabo
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of Rayearth or Fushigi Yuugi. . .unfortunately.
Author's note: This takes place after the second season of Rayearth. The story in Fushigi Yuugi has not commenced yet.
Level 1: Hikaru and Umi and the Mystical Book
Tokyo Tower; the meeting place for friends, family, or just new acquaintances to gather. Among them, a girl named Hikaru Shidou. The crimson haired tomboy stared out toward the setting sun, her red and black uniform iridescent from the remaining light, standing in the same place she always did to wait for her friends to arrive. So many memories rested in this one place. . .memories Hikaru would never be able to forget, even if she wanted to. She turned away from the view of the sun just falling beyond the horizon as her name was called.
"Hey, Hikaru!" a female voice rang throughout the area. Hikaru smiled warmly as two figures ran towards her. One of them, clad in a deep blue school uniform, ran ahead of the other.
"Hey, Umi," Hikaru greeted, smiling at her sky blue haired friend, eyes matching perfectly with not only her hair, but uniform as well. One of Hikaru's best friends, Umi Ryuuzaki, a girl from a different school altogether. It didn't matter to Hikaru, however. She looked to the girl who'd just caught up, and stood next to Umi. "Hi, Fuu."
"Greetings, Miss Hikaru," the elegant blond replied, adjusting her circular framed glasses. Fuu Hououji smiled warmly, her emerald orbs shining, which corresponded well with her school uniform of the same color.
Three girls from different schools.
Different lives.
Different goals.
Sharing the same feeling: it didn't matter.
They were the best of friends, and that's all that mattered to them. They stood facing each other, and all lifted their right arms, displaying the shimmering silver bracelets that adorned their wrists. For their birthdays, each girl bought a bracelet for one of the others, to show their friendship for each other. They'd planned it out early on, so they all got the same one.
"Yay! We all wore them!" Umi cried out happily, gathering her two best friends in a big hug. Hikaru and Fuu gave Umi a small, gentle pat on the back, more of an indication that they couldn't breathe than acknowledging her warm gesture. Umi let them both go, giving a sheepish grin. "Sorry."
"Do not worry about it, Miss Umi," Fuu responded to her apology. Umi smiled thankfully, and then noted the object in Fuu's right hand.
"Hey Fuu. . .whatcha got there?" Umi asked, slithering up next to Fuu, eyeing the thing curiously. Fuu tilted her head, then brought it in front of her and held it out for both Umi and Hikaru to see.
"It is a book I took out from the library today. I have not gotten the chance to read any of it yet, but it looks very interesting."
"What's it called?"
"It is called "The Universe of the Four Gods"." Hikaru studied the cover thoughtfully, until Umi snatched it from Fuu's hands and opened it quickly.
"Wow! This does look cool, Fuu! Is it a romance, maybe? I really hope so! Oh! Or maybe a fantasy adventure, with a beautiful heroine and her dashing warrior sidekick that will fall in love as they battle the evils on their quest. . ." Umi sighed, her eyes sparkling as she daydreamed her ideal story. Hikaru and Fuu stared at her, both with bemused expressions on their faces. Hikaru shrugged, then walked up next to the azure-haired beauty, tapping her shoulder lightly. Umi blinked several times before actually coming out of her daze, and immediately brought her attention back to the book. She turned to the very first page, and began to read it aloud to her two friends,
"This is the story of a girl who gathered the seven Seishi of Suzaku and gained omnipotent powers. The book itself is an incantation. Whoever finishes reading it will also receive these powers. When the page is turned, the story will become the truth and it will begin. . ."* Umi lifted her head from the book, looking at her friends.
"Wow, that sounds pretty creepy. . ." Hikaru stated, looking between the two, then back at the book. Fuu nodded in agreement.
"That is very true. I do not believe I comprehend that phrase. . ." Fuu brought her forefinger to her chin thoughtfully, observing the book every few seconds. No more than ten seconds later did the entire room begin to glow in bright red.
"Wh-what's going on?!" Umi cried, looking around frantically as it became brighter and brighter.
"Are we being summoned back to Cephiro?" Hikaru wondered aloud, glancing about herself. ". . .But what about this red light. . .?"
Fuu was suddenly launched back, away from the two, and fell onto her back. She sat up quickly, watching helplessly as Hikaru and Umi seemed to be totally engulfed in the red light.
"No! Miss Hikaru! Miss Umi!" she called to them, but only in vain. The red light flashed, causing Fuu to shield her eyes for a few seconds. . .and when she looked again, her two friends had vanished.
~*~*~*~
'I can't see. . .so bright. . .'
Hikaru opened her eyes slowly, squinting as the bright sunlight beamed down on her face. It took her a few moments to finally sit up, gazing around at her surroundings.
'Where. . .am I. . .?' she asked herself, trying to remember what had just happened. 'Oh yeah. . .Umi read a passage from that book Fuu got. . .and then there was a bright red light. . .' Hikaru gasped, and glanced around frenetically for her friends.
"Umi! Fuu! Are you guys all right? Where are you?" she turned to her side, and relief washed over her as she spotted Umi a few feet away. She got up unsteadily, and rushed to her friend, and began to shake her shoulders gently. "Umi. . .c'mon Umi, get up." She stopped once she heard her friend stir softly, and her eyes fluttered open, revealing lost, brilliant cerulean.
"Ugh. . .H. . .Hikaru. . .?" Umi questioned, trying to concentrate on Hikaru's face. Hikaru nodded, thankful to see her friend awake.
"You okay, Umi?"
"Yeah. . .yeah, I'm fine. . .just a little dazed I guess." Umi sat up, holding her head. "Where. . .are we?"
"I don't know. . ." Hikaru answered, surveying the environment. The surrounding area was nothing but trees, save for a river flowing near a forest's edge. It was absolutely beautiful. . .just like. . . "Are we in Cephiro?" she asked, turning back to Umi. Umi looked thoughtful as she took in her surroundings.
"It. . .does look like Cephiro. . ." she responded quietly, "This must be!" Hikaru nodded in agreement, noting the landscape looked unquestionably like Cephiro.
"Hey, but where's Fuu?" she inquired, searching for signs of her emerald- eyed friend. Umi looked as well, though neither found a trace of their third member.
"If we were once again summoned to Cephiro, then Fuu must be here," Umi stated matter-of-factly. Again, Hikaru nodded. Just two of them couldn't be called, they'd always be together if they went back to Cephiro. After all, they are the Magic Knights.
"Let's go find Fuu."
"Right."
Both girls stood, and began their search, calling out Fuu's name as they walked. They'd walked for nearly an hour, and had eventually arrived in a desert-like area. They were exhausted, and terribly thirsty.
"Hey Hikaru, can we take a little rest?" Umi asked, seating herself on a rock.
"Yeah, I'm getting kinda tired myself," Hikaru replied, sitting on a rock as well.
"It would be pretty handy if Mokona would show up right now. . .he always has what we need."
"Yeah, and I sure could use a drink of water."
The two soon became immersed in a conversation of their previous adventures in Cephiro, old friends, and new friends as well. They hadn't notice that they weren't alone anymore. . .
"Hey Umi, did you hear something?" Hikaru asked, perking her head up to listen. Umi shook her head.
"No, I didn't hear anyth-. . .!" Umi was cut off as a hand covered over her mouth, and she screamed.or attempted to. Hikaru gasped as she found that they were surrounded by a group of men, each wearing a sinister grin. Two of them held Umi still, who kept trying to struggle free from her assailants. Hikaru narrowed her eyes angrily as she lifted her left arm, swinging it across her chest, expecting her sword to appear.but remembered she didn't have her glove.
'Where is Clef? He had to have figured out we were again summoned here somehow. . .I need my armor! And sword!' Hikaru froze as one of them approached her, his body odor almost to the point of being unbearable. Hikaru held her breath, trying to save herself from the raunchy stench. The man gave her a filthy grin, his teeth yellowed, some even black.
"Hey there little missy. . .you and your little friend are gonna come along with us," he said, his breath even worse than his body. Hikaru began to feel incredibly nauseous every time she had to take a breath. She took a defensive stance, glaring at the older man.
"You'd better leave me and my friend alone!" she yelled, prepared to fight at anytime. The man only laughed in her face.
"You think you can stand up to all of us, little missy?" Hikaru almost passed out from his breath as he spoke. She clenched her fists, and ran at him, swinging at him. He easily moved out of the way. "Sorry little girl, that just won't cut it." He looked past her, and nodded. One of his comrades snuck up behind her, and swung his hand at her neck. Hikaru cried out, and fell forward, the blow knocking her unconscious. "Now, let's take 'em back to the boss. . ." Suddenly, a figure dashed out toward the horde of men, a blade sweeping across the man in front of Hikaru, slashing his cheek. A gash spread across his cheek, and he yelped in pain. The rest froze in fear as the figure stepped in front of the fallen Hikaru, sword in hand. The gang backed away slowly, including the one that was slashed. "You. . .you'll pay for this!" he cried, and signaled for the rest of his men to run, still holding the helpless Umi hostage.
The figure sheathed his sword, turning towards Hikaru. He gently picked her up, and walked back toward the forest, where his horse awaited him.
End of chapter 1
(I really hope this crossover works out! Kind of a crappy intro. . .but, I tried. Let's see how it all goes!)
By: Purple Lavabo
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of Rayearth or Fushigi Yuugi. . .unfortunately.
Author's note: This takes place after the second season of Rayearth. The story in Fushigi Yuugi has not commenced yet.
Level 1: Hikaru and Umi and the Mystical Book
Tokyo Tower; the meeting place for friends, family, or just new acquaintances to gather. Among them, a girl named Hikaru Shidou. The crimson haired tomboy stared out toward the setting sun, her red and black uniform iridescent from the remaining light, standing in the same place she always did to wait for her friends to arrive. So many memories rested in this one place. . .memories Hikaru would never be able to forget, even if she wanted to. She turned away from the view of the sun just falling beyond the horizon as her name was called.
"Hey, Hikaru!" a female voice rang throughout the area. Hikaru smiled warmly as two figures ran towards her. One of them, clad in a deep blue school uniform, ran ahead of the other.
"Hey, Umi," Hikaru greeted, smiling at her sky blue haired friend, eyes matching perfectly with not only her hair, but uniform as well. One of Hikaru's best friends, Umi Ryuuzaki, a girl from a different school altogether. It didn't matter to Hikaru, however. She looked to the girl who'd just caught up, and stood next to Umi. "Hi, Fuu."
"Greetings, Miss Hikaru," the elegant blond replied, adjusting her circular framed glasses. Fuu Hououji smiled warmly, her emerald orbs shining, which corresponded well with her school uniform of the same color.
Three girls from different schools.
Different lives.
Different goals.
Sharing the same feeling: it didn't matter.
They were the best of friends, and that's all that mattered to them. They stood facing each other, and all lifted their right arms, displaying the shimmering silver bracelets that adorned their wrists. For their birthdays, each girl bought a bracelet for one of the others, to show their friendship for each other. They'd planned it out early on, so they all got the same one.
"Yay! We all wore them!" Umi cried out happily, gathering her two best friends in a big hug. Hikaru and Fuu gave Umi a small, gentle pat on the back, more of an indication that they couldn't breathe than acknowledging her warm gesture. Umi let them both go, giving a sheepish grin. "Sorry."
"Do not worry about it, Miss Umi," Fuu responded to her apology. Umi smiled thankfully, and then noted the object in Fuu's right hand.
"Hey Fuu. . .whatcha got there?" Umi asked, slithering up next to Fuu, eyeing the thing curiously. Fuu tilted her head, then brought it in front of her and held it out for both Umi and Hikaru to see.
"It is a book I took out from the library today. I have not gotten the chance to read any of it yet, but it looks very interesting."
"What's it called?"
"It is called "The Universe of the Four Gods"." Hikaru studied the cover thoughtfully, until Umi snatched it from Fuu's hands and opened it quickly.
"Wow! This does look cool, Fuu! Is it a romance, maybe? I really hope so! Oh! Or maybe a fantasy adventure, with a beautiful heroine and her dashing warrior sidekick that will fall in love as they battle the evils on their quest. . ." Umi sighed, her eyes sparkling as she daydreamed her ideal story. Hikaru and Fuu stared at her, both with bemused expressions on their faces. Hikaru shrugged, then walked up next to the azure-haired beauty, tapping her shoulder lightly. Umi blinked several times before actually coming out of her daze, and immediately brought her attention back to the book. She turned to the very first page, and began to read it aloud to her two friends,
"This is the story of a girl who gathered the seven Seishi of Suzaku and gained omnipotent powers. The book itself is an incantation. Whoever finishes reading it will also receive these powers. When the page is turned, the story will become the truth and it will begin. . ."* Umi lifted her head from the book, looking at her friends.
"Wow, that sounds pretty creepy. . ." Hikaru stated, looking between the two, then back at the book. Fuu nodded in agreement.
"That is very true. I do not believe I comprehend that phrase. . ." Fuu brought her forefinger to her chin thoughtfully, observing the book every few seconds. No more than ten seconds later did the entire room begin to glow in bright red.
"Wh-what's going on?!" Umi cried, looking around frantically as it became brighter and brighter.
"Are we being summoned back to Cephiro?" Hikaru wondered aloud, glancing about herself. ". . .But what about this red light. . .?"
Fuu was suddenly launched back, away from the two, and fell onto her back. She sat up quickly, watching helplessly as Hikaru and Umi seemed to be totally engulfed in the red light.
"No! Miss Hikaru! Miss Umi!" she called to them, but only in vain. The red light flashed, causing Fuu to shield her eyes for a few seconds. . .and when she looked again, her two friends had vanished.
~*~*~*~
'I can't see. . .so bright. . .'
Hikaru opened her eyes slowly, squinting as the bright sunlight beamed down on her face. It took her a few moments to finally sit up, gazing around at her surroundings.
'Where. . .am I. . .?' she asked herself, trying to remember what had just happened. 'Oh yeah. . .Umi read a passage from that book Fuu got. . .and then there was a bright red light. . .' Hikaru gasped, and glanced around frenetically for her friends.
"Umi! Fuu! Are you guys all right? Where are you?" she turned to her side, and relief washed over her as she spotted Umi a few feet away. She got up unsteadily, and rushed to her friend, and began to shake her shoulders gently. "Umi. . .c'mon Umi, get up." She stopped once she heard her friend stir softly, and her eyes fluttered open, revealing lost, brilliant cerulean.
"Ugh. . .H. . .Hikaru. . .?" Umi questioned, trying to concentrate on Hikaru's face. Hikaru nodded, thankful to see her friend awake.
"You okay, Umi?"
"Yeah. . .yeah, I'm fine. . .just a little dazed I guess." Umi sat up, holding her head. "Where. . .are we?"
"I don't know. . ." Hikaru answered, surveying the environment. The surrounding area was nothing but trees, save for a river flowing near a forest's edge. It was absolutely beautiful. . .just like. . . "Are we in Cephiro?" she asked, turning back to Umi. Umi looked thoughtful as she took in her surroundings.
"It. . .does look like Cephiro. . ." she responded quietly, "This must be!" Hikaru nodded in agreement, noting the landscape looked unquestionably like Cephiro.
"Hey, but where's Fuu?" she inquired, searching for signs of her emerald- eyed friend. Umi looked as well, though neither found a trace of their third member.
"If we were once again summoned to Cephiro, then Fuu must be here," Umi stated matter-of-factly. Again, Hikaru nodded. Just two of them couldn't be called, they'd always be together if they went back to Cephiro. After all, they are the Magic Knights.
"Let's go find Fuu."
"Right."
Both girls stood, and began their search, calling out Fuu's name as they walked. They'd walked for nearly an hour, and had eventually arrived in a desert-like area. They were exhausted, and terribly thirsty.
"Hey Hikaru, can we take a little rest?" Umi asked, seating herself on a rock.
"Yeah, I'm getting kinda tired myself," Hikaru replied, sitting on a rock as well.
"It would be pretty handy if Mokona would show up right now. . .he always has what we need."
"Yeah, and I sure could use a drink of water."
The two soon became immersed in a conversation of their previous adventures in Cephiro, old friends, and new friends as well. They hadn't notice that they weren't alone anymore. . .
"Hey Umi, did you hear something?" Hikaru asked, perking her head up to listen. Umi shook her head.
"No, I didn't hear anyth-. . .!" Umi was cut off as a hand covered over her mouth, and she screamed.or attempted to. Hikaru gasped as she found that they were surrounded by a group of men, each wearing a sinister grin. Two of them held Umi still, who kept trying to struggle free from her assailants. Hikaru narrowed her eyes angrily as she lifted her left arm, swinging it across her chest, expecting her sword to appear.but remembered she didn't have her glove.
'Where is Clef? He had to have figured out we were again summoned here somehow. . .I need my armor! And sword!' Hikaru froze as one of them approached her, his body odor almost to the point of being unbearable. Hikaru held her breath, trying to save herself from the raunchy stench. The man gave her a filthy grin, his teeth yellowed, some even black.
"Hey there little missy. . .you and your little friend are gonna come along with us," he said, his breath even worse than his body. Hikaru began to feel incredibly nauseous every time she had to take a breath. She took a defensive stance, glaring at the older man.
"You'd better leave me and my friend alone!" she yelled, prepared to fight at anytime. The man only laughed in her face.
"You think you can stand up to all of us, little missy?" Hikaru almost passed out from his breath as he spoke. She clenched her fists, and ran at him, swinging at him. He easily moved out of the way. "Sorry little girl, that just won't cut it." He looked past her, and nodded. One of his comrades snuck up behind her, and swung his hand at her neck. Hikaru cried out, and fell forward, the blow knocking her unconscious. "Now, let's take 'em back to the boss. . ." Suddenly, a figure dashed out toward the horde of men, a blade sweeping across the man in front of Hikaru, slashing his cheek. A gash spread across his cheek, and he yelped in pain. The rest froze in fear as the figure stepped in front of the fallen Hikaru, sword in hand. The gang backed away slowly, including the one that was slashed. "You. . .you'll pay for this!" he cried, and signaled for the rest of his men to run, still holding the helpless Umi hostage.
The figure sheathed his sword, turning towards Hikaru. He gently picked her up, and walked back toward the forest, where his horse awaited him.
End of chapter 1
(I really hope this crossover works out! Kind of a crappy intro. . .but, I tried. Let's see how it all goes!)