Akira, The Aftermath.



Note: Akira does not belong to me in any way, shape or form. But Harley and Zhen Ji are MY creations! If you wish to use them in one of your stories, please write to me and ask.

1 Ch. 1- Harley and Zhen Ji



It was 7 a.m. on the first day of the school year in Neo Tokyo, Japan. The sun was just coming up. It was cold enough outside for a jacket, yet warm enough for shorts. And sitting outside of a well-placed house was a beautiful, blood red speed bike. Also outside was a young girl, age nine (9), in a pair of black pants, and a white tank top covered by a light blue jacket. Her black, just above shoulder length hair was pulled back into its usual ponytail. And if you haven't guessed, the girl just so happened to be checking out the speed bike while her pail aquamarine eyes reflected the still lit lamp post lights.

"Wow! Double, twin ceramic rooter drives on each wheel! Man! It even has computer control, anti-lock breaks! Cool! 200 horses at 1200 RPMs!" the girl exclaimed in a half whisper.

"Is that you again, Harley?" a man, age 26, asked.

"Yes father. I was only looking at your bike. It is very pretty!" the young girl named Harley replied.

"Yes, I know! Besides you and your sister, it's my pride and joy!" Harley's father exclaimed.

"Where is Uncle Kai?" Harley questioned.

A speed bike engine is heard. It seems to be coming closer.

"It sounds like he is about to get here." answered Harley's father.

A speed bike driven by Kai stopped and parked right in front of Harley and her father.

"Hey Kaneda!" Kai yelled through the morning air.

"Hi there Kai!" Harley's father replied.

"And hello to you too, Harley! How is my goddaughter today?" Kai asked Harley.

Harley answered, "Hi Uncle Kai!"

Kaneda asked Harley, "Where is your sister? It's almost time to go!"

"I think she is up stairs getting dressed. Want me to go get her?" came Harley's reply.

"Yeah, thanks Harleyquin!" her father replied. Harley ran inside the front door of the sky blue house to go find her sister. Kaneda then turned to Kai after the door had closed. "You'll never guess what I caught her doing!" Kaneda exclaimed.

"She was looking at your bike again?!" asked Kai.

Kaneda replied, "Yup! But the REALLY scary part was that I was about to call her Tetsuo!"

"Wha-wha-what?! But Kaneda! You know Tetsuo's gone!" Kai stammered.

"I know, I know! But I've caught her by that thing at least twice a day since she was able to walk!" announced Kaneda. "But I guess I just miss him."

Kai explained, "We all miss Tetsuo, Kaori, and Yama. It's human nature, ya know!"

"Speak for yourself!!" Kaneda replied.

Just then, Harley came running out of the house, followed by her twin sister. Her common white headband shown through her brown, shoulder length hair. Zhen Ji's, Harley's sister, white pants and black tank top were neatly pressed, as always. Her black eyes shown brightly in the morning sun.

"And look! There's my other goddaughter! How are you, Zhen Ji?" Kai asked when she reached him.

"I am good, thank you, Uncle Kai! And how are you?" Zhen Ji replied.

"Okay, enough talk. It's time to go, or else you'll be late." Kaneda cut in. "Kai, you take Zhen Ji. Harley, you're coming with me." Kai helped Zhen Ji onto his bike as Harley raised herself onto Kanaden's. When both girls were secure, Kaneda and Kai each got onto their bikes and were off.

It took them about 10 minutes to get to the school on the far side of town traveling on the highway. The average sized, public school was half disserted when they arrived. Most if the students and teachers were already inside, but some were still arriving.

"Do you want us to walk you to your classes?" Kaneda asked while getting off his bike.

"No! We'll be fine!" Harley replied, hopping onto the asphalt.

"Okay. We'll be out here at about 3:00, okay?" Kai announced while helping Zhen Ji off of his bike.

"Okay! Bye Uncle Kai! Bye Daddy!" Zhen Ji hollered over her shoulder as she raced after Harley, who had already started walking towards the school.

"See ya Kai. Later, Kaneda." Harley shot to the guys as she walked away.

"What have I told you about calling me that?!" Kaneda shouted at Harley's retreating back. Then he faced Kai, "God! Every morning, she acts just like Zhen Ji. But as the morning goes on, her attitude does a total 180! Now answer me this! Who was the SAME WAY?!"

"Okay, okay! I get your point! She's got too much in common with Tetsuo. But, like, what?! Does she have Tetsuo's SOUL or something?!" Kai asked.

Kaneda replied, "I don't know! But, I mean, it's possible, right?! Well, maybe she does!"



Well, there you have it! I'm expecting many replies! Chapter 2 is coming soon! Byes!