New World
This story is based on Tsubasa (by CLAMP), using my own characters.
Chapter One: Prologue
"Daddy, are the new people coming today to dig up the ancient ruins?" asked a young girl with glossy, raven black hair pulled back into pigtails. Her eyes were eternal brown chestnuts, glimmering with innocence and beauty in the midday sun. She wore a dark purple dress with white lace trim that fell just below her knees. Atop her head sat a yulu bone circlet, identifying her as the princess.
An older man whose long, snow white hair was pulled back into a loose ponytail smiled down at his daughter. "Yes, Dr. Ares and his son are arriving today," said the man in a gentle voice.
The pair arrived at the entrance to the Arabesque castle, where they met a middle-aged man and a young boy. They were both clad in dark green robes with gold and black trim and underlying silver pants. It was apparent that they were not residents of the kingdom of Clow. The middle-aged man bowed and prompted his son to do the same.
"Ah, Dr. Ares, you've arrived! Welcome to Clow. I am King Leilul, and this is my daughter, Naru," he said, placing an old, worn hand on Naru's shoulder.
Dr. Ares rose and smiled. "I am Dr. Oren Ares, and this is my son, Leo. We are here to aid in the excavation," he said with a smile. Dr. Ares had short, brown hair, light gray eyes, and glasses. Leo looked very similar: wild brown hair and steel gray eyes.
Naru skipped over to Leo with a big smile on her face. "Hiya! I'm Naru!" she said, holding out her hand.
(Preview) Chapter Two: The Plague
Naru walked into the castle nonchalantly, headed towards the dining hall. Her brother Tôya spotted her. "Naru!" he called, running over to her. "Naru, it's important. It's about Father," he said, his eyes flooded with worry. At the utterance of those words, Naru's eyes became that way too.
Tôya led Naru to her father the King's bedchamber, where he lay asleep. His breathing was ragged and labored. "Father has fallen very ill. Until he is well, I will have to take on the duties as king," he said, facing Naru. "Which is why the kingdom needs you to go and find a cure. Priest Yukito says that he has fallen victim to a deadly plague ravaging its way through the kingdom. Please, Naru. We're depending on you."
It took a moment for Tôya's words to sink in. Naru looked up to her older brother and nodded, determined to save the kingdom.
"Go to Priest Yukito. He will send you to the Dimension Witch, where you may begin your journey."