Author email: ibebexcoco@hotmail.com
Category: Romance, Drama and Angst (kinda)
Keywords: Clef and Umi and Eagle
Spoilers: none
Ratings: PG-13, but may go up
Summary:
Strong, what is more to describe the Water Knight? But appearances are deceiving. Can you really prove she is? Hidden behind masks, it's a routine. Strong, that's what you can use to describe Eagle. In a coma for so long he still lives and hope is always present. When he wakes everything changes. Strong, another word to describe the Master Mage but is he really? All these spell and powers, does it really make you strong? Hidden behind books, he doesn't need to pretend. Hidden between something they don't need to pretend... pretend that they are strong.
Disclaimer:
This story is based on characters created and owned by Clamp. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Authors Note:
Character Pairings include Clef/Umi/Eagle triangle, Hikaru/Lantis, Fuu/Ferio and more when needed.
Wake me up inside
I can't wake up
Wake me up inside
Save me
Call my name and save me from the dark
Wake me up
Bid my blood to run
I can't wake up
Before I come undone
Save me
Save me from the nothing I've become
-- Bring me to life Evanescence
Chapter One: Save me
Umi gazes upon the sleeping figure; asleep for who knows when. How can fate let such a cruel thing fall upon the innocent? Umi smiled a bit as she looked out the window. The sky was a bright blue with swirls of white. She had stumble into the quiet room accidentally, searching for somewhere peaceful; instead she found him. She had begun to spend times in there ever since she came back with Hikaru and Fuu. For some reason she found herself able to talk with him, even if he is response-less. She closed her eyes slowly, savoring the moment of bliss. Only the sounds of waves were heard. Opening her eyes she turned her attention to the still figure. She told him many tales of what happened everyday and she would then pour a piece of her emotions to him. He would be all ears, not that he has a choice but she was grateful. Today would be no different. "Okay, let's start today's tale shall we? Well its no different from every other day. Hikaru is with Lantis and Fuu is with Ferio; Clef is studying... as always!" With that, she gave a small laugh; Clef will always be Clef. "Everyone seems to have plans but I don't. It's lonely here. Don't get me wrong but it's lonely everywhere; Cephiro just seemed more comfortable. No one understands; not even myself." Umi got up from her seat and moved toward the window facing the sea. "You probably know this but Ascot likes me. Everyone thought that I would jump at the chance, but I want to love someone naturally." Turning back to the bed she wondered, can he hear me? Does he understand? "Umi" That small word had broke her train of thoughts and she glanced at the person at the door; Clef. "Umi, its time for lunch. Come now." With not as much as a backward glance he left. Umi sighs and heads for the door. "It's time for lunch, I'll come later... Eagle." As she exits, his hand gave a faint twitch before falling silent.
"Mistress, we have located her." Darkness, everything was a sheer darkness. Darkness was her friend yet her enemy. It gave her comfort when she was thrown aside; Darkness... it was the reason they thrown her aside. "Bring her to me..." The waves outside started to clash violently. The skies turned a murky gray, rain threatened to pour. A torch flickered on and shadows danced upon the walls. "There's no place to hide, no where to run. You're mine." Thunder striked outside with anger and waves clash upon the shore with fury.
Clef looked up from lunch startled as thunder rang across the sky. "Look! It was such good weather before! How can it turn so murky in an instant? I had plans too!" Hikaru complained, frowning. Something wasn't right, something bad was going to happen. "Is something wrong Clef?" Clef looked at Hikaru briefly, "How did you return again?" "Well I was in my room and in a blink, I landed here." Clef furrowed his eyebrows in concentration. "Fuu?" "I was taking a walk in the park and I appeared here." "Umi?" "Well I was in fencing class and I had a feeling. It was calling to me." Hikaru stared at Umi curiously, calling? Nothing had called to her but someone or something was calling Umi. "Who?" Umi looks at Hikaru, "I don't know, but I went into the locker room and before I know it I appeared here. Why? What is it? Something wrong?" Clef nods. Its had been months since anything had happened. Peace had swept over the land, and thus came the time of Repair and Building. "Clef? What's wrong?" Ferio asked, staring at the darken sky in confusion. "I don't know, I don't know."
Hikaru walked onto the
French windows, looking onto the ocean that was once calm and
peaceful. Now it raged with anger as if telling something...
something.
"Rayearth?"
"Yes Magic Knight of Fire; Donnor of Rayearth?"
Hikaru smiled faintly, "Do you sense anything wrong? Clef said
something is going to happen."
"Its not my place nor time to reply back Hikaru, you just have
to wait."
Hikaru sighs and looks upon the raging ocean once again. Cephiro
was special but someone meant more to her than anything; Lantis.
She had spent every second, every minute with him yet it never
satisfy her longing for him. Lantis; he was the world to her but
yet, he never was poignant in front of her and she wish, just
wish that he would. She had told him everything; every feeling
down to the last cell in her body to him but she had hoped one
day he would do the same. Everything was black and white to him;
she hoped to be his color.
"Fuu?" The Magic Knight of Wind turned slowly to the owner of the voice, "Ferio" Ferio crossed the room and gathered her in his arms quickly. "What Clef said, are you bothered by it?" Fuu nods, "The only reason the portal was open was probably because evil was building but we never found out about that. I feel so useless in letting that slip." Ferio grins at her, his Fuu; she was always so thoughtful, so responsible, he can never hope for someone like her. Fuu stare at Ferio in amusement, "Stare any longer Ferio and I would think you are trying to tell me something is on my face." Ferio smiles even wider, "Even if there is I won't care, you are beautiful. Do you know that?" Fuu blushed, "Arigato"
Entering the room again for the second time that day Umi smiles. "Guess who? I hope I'm not a bother to your beauty sleep. Not that you need it." Umi blushed, this was the time she was glad he's not awake. A frown inched it's way on her face, "Clef thinks that something is wrong. That's the only reason we are here. But it don't matter, I'm prepared. I got plenty to gain from winning and nothing, except for Cephiro, to lose. You should wake up Eagle. Everyone is having a great time and why should you be asleep?" "Life works in different ways and different paths. Fate has a road plan out for him." Umi narrows her eyes. Clef; what is he doing here? It was no secret that the Master Mage and the Water knight had not gotten along after their return. They had avoided each other more and more. Neither one know why they seem to avoid each other but they have a feeling that they must. "What is it Clef?" "I came down to see Eagle and I don't hope to start a fight with you."
Voices, voices were echoing in the dark. "... ... Eagle" Someone was calling his name but who? He doesn't recognize that voice. It was soft and a sudden image of the sea appeared; that voice always visited him daily and sometimes he could understand her. He felt it, he feels the care and hope through the voice and he is deeply touched for having someone care about him. Was it his Hikaru? But her voice was luring like the fire but this one, this one was different. It was gentle and it caress him, comforting him. "...Clef" This time her voice spoke pent up anger. It reminded him of the raging ocean; wait. The master mage? Where was he? Why is he forever locked up in this endless darkness. But he, wasn't scared, something was going to save him; shine through and he wait in silence.
"There is nothing wrong or unusual about Eagle. You may leave." Umi turned around swiftly and faced Eagle, he looked so peaceful in his sleep. "I didn't ask for your permission nor do I need it." Clef took a step forward to the bed. He felt Umi's aura raised up a notch. "I said leave, let Eagle rest." Something, something inside of Clef had exploded. He was beyond anger. "Tell me; tell me Umi! What had I done to get upon your colder side!" Umi looked up suddenly, the anger was coming to her in waves, in attacks. "Nothing; just let it be." Clef sighs, "Something is pricking your mind. It's pricking you enough that it catches your attention but not enough for you to pay caution. I can see it through you. Why can't you trust me like you use to?" Sitting herself in a chair, she clasp Eagle's fingers into her's. "Ignore it." That was all that was said as a sudden movement from the unsuspected.
Anger, confusion; what is going on? He feels it, its all coming to him but what is? A sudden warmth cracked his cold shelter. He was waking, a light was shining from the crack. Someone, someone was going to free him; save him from the darkness, the cold. That someone was going to show him light and warmth; he had a feeling he knows who. Even if his mind didn't acknowledge this, his heart did. He had fallen in love with the voice that carries a gentle and soothing ocean packed with a raging sea.
This is short because its the beginning. More in a while. Hope I get reviews and comments. Any suggestions? Anything I need to change? Making a poster for it but not sure where I'll upload it.