Author's note: I'm Palmon, a new X/1999 fanfic writer here. Actually, I'm
not brand new....I wrote my first one "Tell Me Why for Destiny, For Fate"
and I have to say that it's crap. (Read it if you want. Your support is
appreciated!) OK, this is my second X/1999 fic and it's my version of it.
You'll find some bits quite similar to CLAMP's BUT I'm focusing more on
romance and humour (something that I found CLAMP hasn't done much on).
OK, for example: the relationship between Subaru and Seishirou, it is just friendship (or enemies if you like). So, this is only my own interpretation. I understand that most of you X/1999 fans out there will disagree with me. But I like them this way. I'm not giving away any of my pairings, I'll let you to find out=)
Enormous credits to the talented CLAMP. X/1999 and Tokyo Babylon do not belong to me. WARNING: This contains spoilers and AU.
OK, cameras are on, the scene is set, the casts are ready. Let them take over!!
KEY: *......* flashback
THE CARD OF FATE-
Do you believe in destiny? Some people say that it's only an excuse for not trying to change the situation, some people believe destiny controls human beings. No matter what you think destiny is, you still need to try your hardest to change what it is worth changing, right? In the capital of Japan, there lived the Dragons of Heaven and Earth. Destiny has decided their lives already. One side is to protect the Earth, the other is to destroy it so that it can reborn into a more perfect one. But the fate of the Earth lies in the hand of one boy......
*"Go to Tokyo now....your destiny is waiting for you, Kamui!" The boy screamed until his voice became hoarse and cried in agony for his only parent, "Mother! Don't leave me alone!" He couldn't get any closer as the flames totally engulfed her body......"..your destiny is waiting for you..."*
"No!!" Kamui snapped his eyes open as he sat up in his bed. The moon shone dimly outside. His body was covered with cold sweat. "It was the dream again," he buried his face in his hands. His head was spinning dramatically and his mother's desperate voice kept haunting him.
*"....your destiny is waiting for you....."*
He whispered rather to himself, "Mother...what do you mean? My destiny is waiting...." After his breathing rate calmed down a little and the dizziness died down, he lay back down on his bed as he remembered the ruthless flames totally enveloped his loving mother like a hungry monster.
"You're early for once, Sorata," Arashi commented as the 17-year-old monk opened the door of his bedroom the next morning. Sorata stretched and made a face at Arashi's comment. He replied, "So, have you prepared a nice breakfast for me as a reward?" His eyes shone with hope. Arashi simply nodded and said, "Breakfast is prepared, but don't get me wrong. I've made breakfast for everyone, not just for you." Sorata was disappointed but he was used to Arashi's attitude. He sat down and began to eat. As he picked up his chopsticks, Yuzuriha and Kamui exited their bedrooms at the same time. "Morning!" the energetic girl greeted cheerfully and sat down at the table. "Good morning, Sorata-san, Arashi-san and Yuzuriha-san," Kamui said bowing his head slightly. Sorata beamed, "Morning, Kamui. You don't need to be that formal and polite! I mean, just leave the 'san' at the end of our names. Let's be a bit casual around us!" The younger boy blushed and sat down with them. He said softy, "Thanks for preparing breakfast for me." Arashi smiled and replied, "There you go again, Kamui. It's nothing big really. I make breakfast for each one of you every morning." They had a little chat and got dressed after a while. They grabbed their school bags and made their way out of the apartment.
They were welcomed by a warm sunny day. The four of them gradually arrived at the Clamp Campus. Yuzuriha, being only 14, beamed, "Well, see you guys later!" With that, she skipped to her junior high school classes. Sorata ruffled Kamui's hair playfully and said, "Have fun in your classes, Kamui." The boy could just smile as Arashi and Sorata ascended the stairs to the floor above. Kamui admired the cheerful and optimistic attitudes of both Yuzuriha and Sorata. He wished he could be like them. He sighed and opened the door of his classroom.
A familiar pair of gentle arms wrapped around him immediately, "Morning, Kamui-kun!" This lovely voice belonged to Kotori Monou, his childhood sweetheart. She hugged him tightly, the boy slowly raised his arms and gently patted her back in return. He whispered shyly, "Good morning, Kotori-chan." He could see the jealous glares from his classmates, mostly girls. He was turning eight shades of red. Kotori released her grip and smiled, "How are you feeling today?" The girl asked this question everyday...always with a genuine smile on her serene face. Kamui was very grateful for her.
He replied, "Not bad. Why should I not feeling well? You always give me a hug the minute I open the door, Kotori." She smiled in reply as they sat themselves down and the bell rang.
Soon, it was lunchtime. Students sat themselves with their friends on the oval. "Over here, oniichan!" Kotori waved her hand happily at her brother Fuuma as the boy approached the spot. He sat himself down on the grass. He smiled at Kamui, grateful that he had returned to Tokyo just 2 weeks ago. He thought he would never see him again on the day he left 6 years ago.
Fuuma sighed dreamingly," Look at the 3 of us now. Time flies!" Kotori nodded in agreement. Kamui smiled slightly as Fuuma continued, "6 years passed and we all are now teenagers!" It was true, 6 years passed like a blink of an eye. Kamui was sent back here to Tokyo for a purpose...his destiny was waiting for him.... However, he did not tell Fuuma and Kotori about this. As long as they didn't question him, it would be fine....at least he hoped so.
*"Your destiny is waiting for you, Kamui" * His mother's last words wouldn't stop haunting him. He clenched his head in pain. Kotori gasped and grabbed onto him. She asked worriedly, "Are you alright, Kamui-kun? Does your head hurt? Do you have a headache? Are you not feeling well?" Fuuma was grasping onto Kamui as well, very anxious. Kamui replied softly, "I'm alright...don't worry, just a mild headache." "Are you sure? You don't look too well, "Kotori said, still not letting go of the boy. He was glad for her kindness and concern about him, even though they were separated for 6 long years.
Kamui smiled weakly and replied, "I'm alright really." Kotori's anxious gaze still rested on him, Fuuma spoke up, "I suggest you to go home and rest immediately after school." The boy nodded slightly but didn't say anymore.
The ringing of the bell in the campus declared that school had ended. Once Kamui had dumped some books into his bag, Kotori approached him and hugged him from behind. It gave a little surprise for him at first, but he was slowly getting used to her friendly attitudes. She said softly, "Go home early today and get some rest. Hope you'll feel better." She loosened her grip and continued with a warm smile, "Bye bye, Kamui-kun." The boy smiled in return and whispered a soft "bye" before he made his way down. Kotori watched his figure from the window as he gradually exited the gate.
She then felt a hand rested on her shoulder reassuringly. Fuuma was standing beside his sister. Kotori asked, still keeping her gaze at the gate, "Fuuma, have you ever wondered why Kamui-kun came back to Tokyo?" Fuuma shoke his head slowly and replied, "I think it's because...since his mother died..he didn't have anyone who is close to him, to love him...so he came back." His tone was filled with sympathy. He broke the short silence, "What made him to leave Tokyo in the first place?"
*The small and innocent Kamui ran towards his only friends, eyes filled with tears. "I-I am leaving...leaving Tokyo. Mama said we have to go...." His little hands gripped onto Fuuma and Kotori. Then, all 3 of them were sobbing in bidding each other farewell. Although the time they spent together was not long, but the children had made a tight friendship bond with each other.*
Fuuma smiled as he remembered the farewell very clearly. He said finally, "But I guess it doesn't matter for what reasons he left or he came back to Tokyo. All that matters is that Kamui is here with us again." Kotori nodded in agreement and smiled, "I'm so glad that he's back."
Fuuma chuckled as he turned to his sister, "So, what do you think of Kamui after not not seeing him for 6 years?" Kotori blinked and replied, "I think that he hasn't changed a bit. He is still sweet and innocent. There is something inside him that makes him so attractive." Fuuma raised his eyebrow and grinned, "Sounds like you're extremely attached to him, Kotori. I agree with you, Kamui hasn't changed." He nudged her elbow and said, "And not mentioning he has become more handsome." Kotori blushed madly and made a face, "Oniichan! Stop teasing me!" Fuuma laughed as they both descended the stairs.
Meanwhile, Sorata and Arashi had already exited the campus. Sorata put his hands behind his head and remarked, "What a perfect day for a date! Don't you think so, Ne-chan?" Arashi sighed, "I'm sorry to disappoint you, but Princess Hinoto and I agreed to meet up this afternoon." He could hear that there were no emotions in her tone. "Well, I guess this is Ne-chan," he thought to himself. Instead of showing his disappointment, he shrugged, "OK then...see you later. I better go home and see how Kamui is going!" He gave her a big smile before turning away. Arashi stared after him, he couldn't help but smiled secretly. She said to herself, "After all, Sorata is not that bad. Quite out-going and cheerful." She gradually made her way to the Diet Building where Hinoto was waiting.
The doors of the elevator opened slowly and Arashi approached the princess. She bowed respectfully, "Princess Hinoto, I am here to see you." Through the veil, a small but beautiful woman in a white kimono spoke, "Arashi-san, I'm glad that you're here. As you know, I have summoned all the Dragons of Heaven, now..I just need to wait for the 'Kamui' to choose which side he'll fight on." Arashi frowned, "The 'Kamui'.......we haven't found him yet..." Hinoto replied softly, "Soon, he will be awakened. Very soon, he will make his decision."
There was a silence. Arashi spoke up, "Hinoto-hime, may I please come closer and have a look at you?" Hinoto was surprised at her request. She hoped she could see what her friend was like, but she couldn't see, she could only talk to her straight to her mind. She was paralysed like a broken doll..... She replied in her telegraphic voice, "Of course, Arashi. Come." Arashi rose from her position and approached where Hinoto was. She gently pushed aside the veil. There revealed the princess. Her glass- like eyes were staring at the empty space. Arashi knelt down and placed her hand on the princess'. Hinoto turned her head towards Arashi's direction. Her long white hair flowed behind her like streaming water.
Hinoto spoke softly, "The destiny of the world really lies in the hands of the 'Kamui'. There are always 2 fates, but as soon as he chooses....we cannot change anything but wait." Arashi nodded in understanding. Her heand still grasped onto the princess' small one. Arashi said, "In the mean time we, as the Dragons of Heaven, will do our best to protect the Earth. As soon as the 'Kamui'' awakes, the battle will begin."
TO BE CONTINUED.......
Author's note: How's the first chapter??? Review please!! Please give some feedbacks!!! Thanks a lot! Chapter 2 will be on its way, so stay tuned to "The Card of Fate"~~~~
OK, for example: the relationship between Subaru and Seishirou, it is just friendship (or enemies if you like). So, this is only my own interpretation. I understand that most of you X/1999 fans out there will disagree with me. But I like them this way. I'm not giving away any of my pairings, I'll let you to find out=)
Enormous credits to the talented CLAMP. X/1999 and Tokyo Babylon do not belong to me. WARNING: This contains spoilers and AU.
OK, cameras are on, the scene is set, the casts are ready. Let them take over!!
KEY: *......* flashback
THE CARD OF FATE-
Do you believe in destiny? Some people say that it's only an excuse for not trying to change the situation, some people believe destiny controls human beings. No matter what you think destiny is, you still need to try your hardest to change what it is worth changing, right? In the capital of Japan, there lived the Dragons of Heaven and Earth. Destiny has decided their lives already. One side is to protect the Earth, the other is to destroy it so that it can reborn into a more perfect one. But the fate of the Earth lies in the hand of one boy......
*"Go to Tokyo now....your destiny is waiting for you, Kamui!" The boy screamed until his voice became hoarse and cried in agony for his only parent, "Mother! Don't leave me alone!" He couldn't get any closer as the flames totally engulfed her body......"..your destiny is waiting for you..."*
"No!!" Kamui snapped his eyes open as he sat up in his bed. The moon shone dimly outside. His body was covered with cold sweat. "It was the dream again," he buried his face in his hands. His head was spinning dramatically and his mother's desperate voice kept haunting him.
*"....your destiny is waiting for you....."*
He whispered rather to himself, "Mother...what do you mean? My destiny is waiting...." After his breathing rate calmed down a little and the dizziness died down, he lay back down on his bed as he remembered the ruthless flames totally enveloped his loving mother like a hungry monster.
"You're early for once, Sorata," Arashi commented as the 17-year-old monk opened the door of his bedroom the next morning. Sorata stretched and made a face at Arashi's comment. He replied, "So, have you prepared a nice breakfast for me as a reward?" His eyes shone with hope. Arashi simply nodded and said, "Breakfast is prepared, but don't get me wrong. I've made breakfast for everyone, not just for you." Sorata was disappointed but he was used to Arashi's attitude. He sat down and began to eat. As he picked up his chopsticks, Yuzuriha and Kamui exited their bedrooms at the same time. "Morning!" the energetic girl greeted cheerfully and sat down at the table. "Good morning, Sorata-san, Arashi-san and Yuzuriha-san," Kamui said bowing his head slightly. Sorata beamed, "Morning, Kamui. You don't need to be that formal and polite! I mean, just leave the 'san' at the end of our names. Let's be a bit casual around us!" The younger boy blushed and sat down with them. He said softy, "Thanks for preparing breakfast for me." Arashi smiled and replied, "There you go again, Kamui. It's nothing big really. I make breakfast for each one of you every morning." They had a little chat and got dressed after a while. They grabbed their school bags and made their way out of the apartment.
They were welcomed by a warm sunny day. The four of them gradually arrived at the Clamp Campus. Yuzuriha, being only 14, beamed, "Well, see you guys later!" With that, she skipped to her junior high school classes. Sorata ruffled Kamui's hair playfully and said, "Have fun in your classes, Kamui." The boy could just smile as Arashi and Sorata ascended the stairs to the floor above. Kamui admired the cheerful and optimistic attitudes of both Yuzuriha and Sorata. He wished he could be like them. He sighed and opened the door of his classroom.
A familiar pair of gentle arms wrapped around him immediately, "Morning, Kamui-kun!" This lovely voice belonged to Kotori Monou, his childhood sweetheart. She hugged him tightly, the boy slowly raised his arms and gently patted her back in return. He whispered shyly, "Good morning, Kotori-chan." He could see the jealous glares from his classmates, mostly girls. He was turning eight shades of red. Kotori released her grip and smiled, "How are you feeling today?" The girl asked this question everyday...always with a genuine smile on her serene face. Kamui was very grateful for her.
He replied, "Not bad. Why should I not feeling well? You always give me a hug the minute I open the door, Kotori." She smiled in reply as they sat themselves down and the bell rang.
Soon, it was lunchtime. Students sat themselves with their friends on the oval. "Over here, oniichan!" Kotori waved her hand happily at her brother Fuuma as the boy approached the spot. He sat himself down on the grass. He smiled at Kamui, grateful that he had returned to Tokyo just 2 weeks ago. He thought he would never see him again on the day he left 6 years ago.
Fuuma sighed dreamingly," Look at the 3 of us now. Time flies!" Kotori nodded in agreement. Kamui smiled slightly as Fuuma continued, "6 years passed and we all are now teenagers!" It was true, 6 years passed like a blink of an eye. Kamui was sent back here to Tokyo for a purpose...his destiny was waiting for him.... However, he did not tell Fuuma and Kotori about this. As long as they didn't question him, it would be fine....at least he hoped so.
*"Your destiny is waiting for you, Kamui" * His mother's last words wouldn't stop haunting him. He clenched his head in pain. Kotori gasped and grabbed onto him. She asked worriedly, "Are you alright, Kamui-kun? Does your head hurt? Do you have a headache? Are you not feeling well?" Fuuma was grasping onto Kamui as well, very anxious. Kamui replied softly, "I'm alright...don't worry, just a mild headache." "Are you sure? You don't look too well, "Kotori said, still not letting go of the boy. He was glad for her kindness and concern about him, even though they were separated for 6 long years.
Kamui smiled weakly and replied, "I'm alright really." Kotori's anxious gaze still rested on him, Fuuma spoke up, "I suggest you to go home and rest immediately after school." The boy nodded slightly but didn't say anymore.
The ringing of the bell in the campus declared that school had ended. Once Kamui had dumped some books into his bag, Kotori approached him and hugged him from behind. It gave a little surprise for him at first, but he was slowly getting used to her friendly attitudes. She said softly, "Go home early today and get some rest. Hope you'll feel better." She loosened her grip and continued with a warm smile, "Bye bye, Kamui-kun." The boy smiled in return and whispered a soft "bye" before he made his way down. Kotori watched his figure from the window as he gradually exited the gate.
She then felt a hand rested on her shoulder reassuringly. Fuuma was standing beside his sister. Kotori asked, still keeping her gaze at the gate, "Fuuma, have you ever wondered why Kamui-kun came back to Tokyo?" Fuuma shoke his head slowly and replied, "I think it's because...since his mother died..he didn't have anyone who is close to him, to love him...so he came back." His tone was filled with sympathy. He broke the short silence, "What made him to leave Tokyo in the first place?"
*The small and innocent Kamui ran towards his only friends, eyes filled with tears. "I-I am leaving...leaving Tokyo. Mama said we have to go...." His little hands gripped onto Fuuma and Kotori. Then, all 3 of them were sobbing in bidding each other farewell. Although the time they spent together was not long, but the children had made a tight friendship bond with each other.*
Fuuma smiled as he remembered the farewell very clearly. He said finally, "But I guess it doesn't matter for what reasons he left or he came back to Tokyo. All that matters is that Kamui is here with us again." Kotori nodded in agreement and smiled, "I'm so glad that he's back."
Fuuma chuckled as he turned to his sister, "So, what do you think of Kamui after not not seeing him for 6 years?" Kotori blinked and replied, "I think that he hasn't changed a bit. He is still sweet and innocent. There is something inside him that makes him so attractive." Fuuma raised his eyebrow and grinned, "Sounds like you're extremely attached to him, Kotori. I agree with you, Kamui hasn't changed." He nudged her elbow and said, "And not mentioning he has become more handsome." Kotori blushed madly and made a face, "Oniichan! Stop teasing me!" Fuuma laughed as they both descended the stairs.
Meanwhile, Sorata and Arashi had already exited the campus. Sorata put his hands behind his head and remarked, "What a perfect day for a date! Don't you think so, Ne-chan?" Arashi sighed, "I'm sorry to disappoint you, but Princess Hinoto and I agreed to meet up this afternoon." He could hear that there were no emotions in her tone. "Well, I guess this is Ne-chan," he thought to himself. Instead of showing his disappointment, he shrugged, "OK then...see you later. I better go home and see how Kamui is going!" He gave her a big smile before turning away. Arashi stared after him, he couldn't help but smiled secretly. She said to herself, "After all, Sorata is not that bad. Quite out-going and cheerful." She gradually made her way to the Diet Building where Hinoto was waiting.
The doors of the elevator opened slowly and Arashi approached the princess. She bowed respectfully, "Princess Hinoto, I am here to see you." Through the veil, a small but beautiful woman in a white kimono spoke, "Arashi-san, I'm glad that you're here. As you know, I have summoned all the Dragons of Heaven, now..I just need to wait for the 'Kamui' to choose which side he'll fight on." Arashi frowned, "The 'Kamui'.......we haven't found him yet..." Hinoto replied softly, "Soon, he will be awakened. Very soon, he will make his decision."
There was a silence. Arashi spoke up, "Hinoto-hime, may I please come closer and have a look at you?" Hinoto was surprised at her request. She hoped she could see what her friend was like, but she couldn't see, she could only talk to her straight to her mind. She was paralysed like a broken doll..... She replied in her telegraphic voice, "Of course, Arashi. Come." Arashi rose from her position and approached where Hinoto was. She gently pushed aside the veil. There revealed the princess. Her glass- like eyes were staring at the empty space. Arashi knelt down and placed her hand on the princess'. Hinoto turned her head towards Arashi's direction. Her long white hair flowed behind her like streaming water.
Hinoto spoke softly, "The destiny of the world really lies in the hands of the 'Kamui'. There are always 2 fates, but as soon as he chooses....we cannot change anything but wait." Arashi nodded in understanding. Her heand still grasped onto the princess' small one. Arashi said, "In the mean time we, as the Dragons of Heaven, will do our best to protect the Earth. As soon as the 'Kamui'' awakes, the battle will begin."
TO BE CONTINUED.......
Author's note: How's the first chapter??? Review please!! Please give some feedbacks!!! Thanks a lot! Chapter 2 will be on its way, so stay tuned to "The Card of Fate"~~~~
