I don't own Rave Master...sadly. I apologize if some of the characters are OC.
The RAVE Crew trudged wearily up a perilously tall hill. Musica wiped sweat from his brow, Elie whined about her shoes, and Let acquired a headache thanks to the two adventurer's constant bickering. Elie continued to whine no matter how many times she was asked to stop by various members.
Apparently, the brunette had decided it would be good idea to wear very high, and expensive, heels. Let was still trying to ignore her, but the girl's nagging wore at his aggravated mind like a mosquito buzzing in your ear. When Elie hit a particularly high pitch of whining, Let snapped.
"Look Woman, no one told you to wear those! If they bother you so much, then go change them. The rest of the group winced. They had never made the dragon man this angry before, and they didn't think it would be a good idea now. Elie huffed in indignation then stalked off behind a rock to take Let's advice.
The group was given a small break as Elie changed. Even though they had been trudging for hours the desire to reach the top and shade was overpowering. Elie returned shortly afterwards and the group continued on their way.
Elie looked back to find Haru. She would have been sure he would have been up front leading their motley crew. She spotted him lagging behind. He looked as if he were about to pass out, but Elie contributed that to the heat. However, she could not ignore the heavy wheezing she heard and sluggish movement she saw as she waited to walk with him. Haru smiled a tired, but grateful smile. Elie smiled back, ignoring the nagging feeling she had in the back of her head.
As the sun set, they reached the top of the unbearably high hill. They tiredly set up camp, then, without dinner, made their way to bed. Haru was glad for the break. His head hurt, infact his whole body felt as though it was on fire. His throat was dry and his stomach rolled.
It took most of his energy to drag himself to bed. Even before he reached the makeshift bed, he could feel the darkness creeping up on him. He was asleep before his head hit the pillow. He began to dream.
Dream Sequence
Haru looked around at his surroundings. There was nothing but darkness. The platinum blonde was confused. Wasn't he just in tent with Musica? Suddenly, the landscape began to change. It was now a beautiful meadow. Now Haru was really confused.
"Do not be alarmed my son." A soft voice said from behind him. Haru whirled around to face a woman who greatly resembled Cattleya.
"Wh-Who are you? What is this place?" Haru asked quickly. The woman chuckled.
"My child, I was sure you would recognize me. I'm your mother." The woman smiled. Haru's mouth went dry.
"My mother…?" he whispered. Sakura nodded. Her soft, gentle smile never left her face.
"Yes. After I died I was banished to this realm. They couldn't figure out what to do with me. You see, there is a magic power that runs in my family even greater than Etherion. I possess it, and apparently so do you. We always believed it would go to your sister, but it seems you have the purest heart." Sakura explained. Haru fell back into the grass.
"So I have this power? What is it?" Haru questioned. He was surprised he felt so calm. Sakura's smile faltered. She bit her lip.
"The Lunar Vista. It's a power gained from the moon. It is only to be used only for good, but there were some in my lineage who used it for their own selfish gain. The moon spirit was not happy. He placed a curse on the power. Now it feeds from the wielder's life force. That is all I will tell you. Just know that you can never use it." Sakura's voice shook as she explained. Haru froze.
"So if I use this power I'll die?" he asked. Sakura nodded. Suddenly the dream void began to fade.
"I have to go now, my son. Remember what I have told you." With those words, Sakura vanished and Haru was sent back to the world of the living.
Haru shot up. He took deep breaths to calm himself. His body still felt like it was on fire as he made his way out of the tent. Once out, he shot behind the bushes surrounding their campsite. He had to get away. He couldn't let the others know.
The forest began to thin out. Haru found himself standing in a field of flowers. This one looked just like the one he had been in with his mother. The pain stopped. Haru sighed in relief and then collapsed onto the ground. Before he knew it, he was once again asleep.
That's the beginning!