The Three Realms;
prologue: the beginning
"I am called Kazune of the First Order," said a blonde coolly. "What business do you want from me, great Voice whom speaks to all the realms?"
There is a girl, said a voice, ethereal and omnipotent. She is living in the Second Realm.
"What does the First Realm need from a Second Realm resident…a human?"
She belongs in the First Realm, Kujyou Kazune. She is…unaware of the sacred power that is bequeathed to her. She must be brought here at once.
He bowed. "Your commands will be carried out," he replied.
Kazune, son of Kazuto…Kazune of the First Order, I shall await your return. There will be danger, so be cautious of who you trust.
"What is…what name does she go by?" he asked.
Her name is Hanazono Karin, but someday, Kazune of the First Order, you will know her as the New Voice of all the realms.
He stiffened, but turned to leave.
"It is said that there are three realms in our world. Our realm is the Second Realm—the place where we mortals dwell. We possess no powers, no magic.
"The First Realm is called the Kingdom of Angels. They are celestial beings, and the mystical blood of the Gods run through their veins. The Angels, as we call them, are the mouthpieces of the Voice—and you will hear of the Voice again in my tale.
"The last realm—the Third Realm—is the realm of demons and vile creatures. They would much rather spill your blood than talk to you. We are their prey—Angels are their enemies.
"All of the Realms share the same God, the Voice. The Voice is the everlasting being, not of the First, Second, or Third Realm but of somewhere different. We do not know where the Voice comes from…but it is said that the Voice is descended from an Angel. We humans do not—will never know.
"Occasionally there are half-breeds…children of horrible pairings of human and Angel, human and demon, demon and Angel. They are not accepted by any realm. Children of demons and humans are called vampires, the blood-sucking creatures of the
night. Children of Angels and humans are too weak to be Angels, but too otherworldly to be a human. They are shunned by both, and usually their intent goes vile…and turn into demons.
"Ah, and the child of an Angel and demon…they are cursed beings. They bring misfortune everywhere they go. We do not speak of them.
"Oh, children…children…please heed my words.
"We do not belong with either."
In the Second Realm, a storyteller was dying, his last story being told.
"Kuga Jin," said a snarling voice. "What was it…Lord of the Third Realm, the Lord Hades."
The majestic lord stood, his decorative cape sweeping the floor. "I am he," he replied smoothly, confidently. "What is your name, demon?"
"My name is of no importance, Lord Hades. I merely came to inform you of…happenings in the other realms," rasped the demon. "I have heard…that Kujyou Kazune of the First Order in the First Realm is going to the Second Realm."
"Go on, demon…"
"There is a girl. She will be the New Voice, they say. Lord Hades, why do you choose the shape of a human?"
Jin frowned. "Keep on the topic, demon. My reasons are mine alone."
"The thing is, Lord Hades, is that she is not of any of the realms…not human or angel or demon…so she may be…easily swayed."
The lord smiled. "I see what you mean, demon. To have the New Voice as an ally…now, if you do not mind, demon, kindly leave."
"Her name is…Hanazono Karin."
As the demon left, the Lord of the Third Realm began preparations to leave.
Run!
That was all that the half-breed was thinking as he ran, dashing through the forest. Again, the angry villagers were after him, because somebody was stealing in their small village. He didn't do it—really, he didn't! He was a half-breed, but…he was honest.
"Over here!" called a female, and he was quickly ushered into a hiding place, a basement or cellar.
He could faintly hear the mob. "Have you seen the half-breed?" asked the leader gruffly. "We think he has been stealing again."
"No, s-sir," stammered the girl, masking her fear with nervousness.
There was a long pause. "Very well, girl, but if you've lied—!"
They continued the hunt, as he could tell by the yell of, "We're losing time! Let's get going!"
The girl opened the hidden door and immediately began to cry into his arms, as usual. "Mi-Michiru, why?" she asked brokenly. "Yo-you're-re a g-good per-person…"
He looked at the girl. "Ami…I'm not a person," he replied sadly. "I'm just Nishikiori Michiru…a half-breed." He stood up. "Ami, I'm leaving. I'm…going for good this time. Please don't worry about me; I'll be fine. But maybe there is a place where nobody cares that my eyes don't match, that I have the wings of an angel, and yet that those wings are so broken and frail all they do is hinder me."
As he stalked into the darkness, Ami screamed at his back.
"I do! I do! I DO!"
The weeping never really stopped for her, even if the tears stopped on the outside.
"I have no place in this village," said Karin aloud, listening to a mob pass. They came every week or so, for the half-breed that allegedly was hiding in their village. "…Nobody wants me here, not even Auntie."
She threw her arms back and laughed. "Haha, listen to me, moping and whining. I can't do absolutely nothing around here, so I had better get working."
Humming with annoying cheerfulness, she went back to sewing dresses, doomed forever to a life of mediocrity and dullness, until something strange happened a few days afterwards.
Ending Note: I do not own, do not sue.
This is a simple prologue. There will be four chapters after this, one for each character, but characters will meet each other in the second chapter--though not all, haha. Things will get clearer as it goes. My first AU and least confusing, as well as first multi-chapter fanfiction for Kamichama Karin yet. Pairings as of now will be Kazune x Karin, Jin x Michiru x Ami...yeah...x)