Revival

Chapter 1

~Well, here's another MKR story! -.- And I'm not even done with my other one......come to think of it, I'm not even done with half the stories I started! Geeze...isn't that trouble? Oh well....this story takes place after the second series, so, if you haven't seen it yet, and don't want it to get spoiled, don't read the fic!

Rocks floated around the Magic Knights as the world crumbled around them. Hikaru looked on, frightened. A dark shadow loomed over her and she turned around, seeing a great machine. The machine flew at her, sword out and ready to stab Hikaru. Fuu and Umi ran to her, trying to defend their friend, only to be shaken off by the earthquake. The three fell into the crack that opened up, and Hikaru reached out, trying to reach for something that was not there. Suddenly, she felt a great pain in her heart, and everything turned black.

Hikaru sat up straight, waking up from her dream. She was sweating and gasping for breath. Three figures hurriedly ran to her room. One of them peeked in. "Hikaru, are you okay?"

"Y…yeah," Hikaru replied, still pale, and shaking.

A comforting hand went on her shoulder, and Hikaru looked up to see her eldest brother looking down at her. She sighed, a bit with relief as she realized that it was only her bad dream again. The same one, with her friends helpless and falling into a wide unknown universe. What could it mean? Her eldest brother spoke to her, "It'll be alright, Hikaru. Nothing's going to happen to you here. You just had a nightmare."

Nodding, Hikaru managed a small smile. Her other two brothers nodded in agreement. Hikaru just went back to her bed and reassured her brothers that she will be okay. Everyone went back to their rooms and continued to sleep.

In Tokyo Tower, Umi and Fuu met, looking out for Hikaru. Fuu and Umi were looking worried. "She told us it was urgent, didn't she, Umi-san?"

"Do you think she's been having the same dreams as we are having, Fuu?" Umi asked, frowning. "Because we've both been having the same ones, except we are seeing it in our perspectives, and it wasn't that frightening."

The two glimpsed long red hair swishing as a girl ran towards them. They smiled and waved. Hikaru smiled back, happy to see the two of her best friends. "Umi! Fuu!"

"Hikaru-san!" Fuu beamed at her. "I'm so glad to see you here!"

Umi rushed to Hikaru and hugged her, then looked on seriously. "You told us to meet you here. What's wrong? Is it about a certain dream you've been having?"

"Yeah," Hikaru answered, surprised, "How did you know?"

"It seems that we've all been having the same dreams, Hikaru-san," Fuu answered, "An earthquake, a giant machine, and all of us falling…is it a coincidence?"

The three looked at each other, not understanding what was happening to them. Hikaru pulled out her locket, and held it close to her heart. She closed her eyes and opened them again. "Umi, Fuu. We have to go back. To Cephiro…"

Fuu and Umi nodded. "Yes, but who will wish us back to Cephiro? The last pillar was you, Hikaru-san, do you think you could wish us back?"

Hikaru held her locket tightly and nodded. "It's a land of will, isn't it? And we did wish ourselves back three years ago. Why not now? I have a feeling that the dreams have something to do with…Cephiro…Eagle…"

"Eagle?" Umi asked, "Why mention him now? Do you think he's linked to our dreams?"

"Eh? Uh, no!" Hikaru shook her head, nervous. Must be because she was the only one who actually saw how the machine looked like. If Umi and Fuu had looked closely, they would have realized that the machine was the FTO…Eagle's…

Suddenly, light flared out from the building, engulfing the three and transporting them to the land of will. When Hikaru, Umi and Fuu opened their eyes, they saw a beautiful environment around them. Fuu clapped her hands. "How beautiful! Cephiro has become quite a wonderful place now!"

Umi and Hikaru nodded in agreement. Hikaru scratched her head. "Um…I have a question."

"What is it, Hikaru-san?" Fuu asked.

Smiling ignorantly, she held her arms out. "How are we going to find Clef and the others now that we can't see anything with these high mountains and huge forests?"

Umi and Fuu fell to the floor. "You have a good point there, Hikaru-san. How are we going to find them in all this greenery?"

"Oh well…" Umi said, cheerfully. "At least this time we can enjoy the scenery and not get bothered by petty monsters!"

Out of the blue, a huge creature came out, scaring Umi so that she jumped two feet high in the air. Hikaru and Fuu gasped at the same time. This creature didn't look like any of Ascot's friends. Monsters in Cephiro? How could it be?

Fuu ran to Umi. "We don't have magic or weapons! We have to run!"

Hikaru stared at the monster and wouldn't move. She raised her hand to begin her move. "Honou no Ya!"

It didn't work, to her surprise, and the monster was going to slash at her. Fuu cried out. "Hikaru-san! Look out!"

The monster was cut in half and it disappeared. Their savior stood there, not believing his eyes. "Hikaru? What are you doing here?"

"Lantis!" Hikaru cried out, filled with joy. She ran to him and threw her arms around him. "I'm so glad to see you!"

The Magic Swordsman stepped back, then returned her feelings by hugging her back. Then he looked on at Umi and Fuu, who were smiling. Fuu tilted her head and her smiled widened. "It seems that we won't need to find our way to the castle. Lantis-kun will take us!"

"Hold it!" a tiny voice cried out. "Lantis isn't a tour guide! Why don't you find Clef's castle yourself?"

Umi looked disgusted. "Nice to see you too, Primera."

The fairy stuck her tongue out. By this time, Hikaru let go of Lantis, and he looked at the Magic Knights. "What brings you three here?"

"Well…we wanted to see how Cephiro's been doing ever since…" Hikaru trailed off, "We had doubts…"

Lantis beckoned them to follow him. The three girls walked behind, chatting. They neared a huge castle…more beautiful than the ones they've seen before. Hikaru's eyes gleamed with delight. Lantis stopped, his face emotionless. "That's Clef's castle now. Most of the summoners and sorcerers have left to go on with their own lives. Most of them are gone now."

Fuu stepped up to talk. "How about everyone else? Ferio? Caldina, Ascot, Presea, Lafarga?"

"Caldina and Ascot have moved to Chizeta," Lantis answered, shrugging. "Lafarga is still the Royal Guard, and Presea is here. Ferio and I are usually out…I don't know if he's back yet."

Everyone walked inside, with Lantis now at the back, Primera hanging on his shoulder. Hikaru almost ran to the throne room until she remembered herself and stopped right outside the entrance. Lantis opened it up, to reveal Clef, who had been expecting them. Clef walked quickly to them, face filled with extreme seriousness. "What has happened? What is wrong? I felt your presence when you came back. Is there a reason?"

Umi and Fuu looked at Hikaru, who sighed. She played with the locket given by Lantis and began, "Clef, is there anything wrong in Cephiro? I mean, are you people okay?"

Lantis and Clef glanced at each other, then Clef smiled, "No, e…everything is fine with the people of Cephiro. You've made quite a beautiful world, Hikaru."

"You're lying," Umi stated, frowning, "I know when you lie to us, Clef. I've seen your honest face and this isn't it. What is really wrong?"

"What's wrong is that Cephiro has monsters wreaking havoc in our world again," a familiar voice told them from behind.

Fuu turned around, and her expression lit up. "Ferio!"

The man smiled at her warmly, then looked at Clef, who seemed to thank Ferio for coming. Hikaru looked down, "I don't understand. I wished that the people of Cephiro should rule the land…are these monsters manifestations of the heart?"

Ferio nodded. "Well, obviously. Some of the people here enjoyed monster tales to scare their children. Now…it's just gone out of control. Cephiro's gone back the way it was before Emeraude died."

"I'm sorry!" Hikaru cried out. "If I had stayed…if I had protected Cephiro as the Pillar…"

Lantis laid a comforting hand on Hikaru. "Nobody blames you for not staying. You had your own life to live. Don't bring it as an obligation upon yourself to stay here and become the Pillar."

"Lantis…"

Clef shook his head. "Magic Knights, you shouldn't be here. Whatever means you've come by here, best leave as soon as possible."

Umi looked at him curiously, "You mean, you don't know how we got here?"

"I would guess by your wishes to see Cephiro again," Clef admitted, "But really, this monster business is not a problem."

"Well," Fuu suggested, "If you wish us to leave…we will."

Umi and Hikaru looked at her. "Fuu-san!"

Still smiling, Fuu continued, "In one condition."

Ferio slaps his forehead. Uh-oh…when Fuu says that, people are in it for the works. He tried to warn Clef, but was too late, as the Master Mage sighed and gave in. "Okay, I guess. Fine, what is this condition of yours?"

In her smiling mood, Fuu raised her finger. "Only if we stay here for a few days."

"Way to go, Fuu!" Umi cried out.

Hikaru nodded in agreement, although she didn't quite get what was happening. "Fuu-san is so smart!"

Clef's eyes widen, "No…I really don't think you guys should stay…"

"Oh, come on, Clef," Umi said, "There's nothing to hide, isn't there? Hikaru already knows what is happening in this world, whether you like it or not. So, even if you were Master Mage, the former Pillar could still see what's going on."

Yes, but she doesn't know what is happening to the people living in it, Clef thought to Lantis, who nodded. Sighing, Clef turned to them and smiled, "If your means are to help again, I would gladly accept. Lantis, please show them to their rooms for now."

They left, with Clef and Ferio all alone in the throne room. Clef looked at Ferio and tried to smile. "Thank you, for not telling them."

"I don't think they would love to hear your news," Ferio said, scratching his head, "But, Clef, it is best that you tell them…maybe…they might be able to help…"

The Master Mage shook his head, stern, "No, you mustn't tell them. I forbid you and the others."

Ferio shrugged, "Suit yourself, Master Mage Clef, but if they are able to help you, I can't see why not to tell them."

He left, leaving Clef in the room, thinking. Without warning, he collapsed into the floor, coughing. Blood poured out of his fingers, and he convulsed. After the small fit, he made his way to his chair and sat down, resting. "Why is this happening to me…?"

~What did you think so far? Hmm? If I finish my other story, I might continue this one.