Sooo as much as I shouldn't do another story (and an ongoing story at that), I went ahead anyways. Any of my older stories are on hiatus and only this story and Spellbound will be updated until I figure out what I want to do with them ^.^ As usual, this story will be 500 words per chapter, no more and no less. I also won't be putting up Aphrodisia just yet like I initially wanted too. I kinda want to get a little bit further into Forever Red and Spellbound before I add in another story.

*Story takes place in alternative universe. Pairing for this story is Mars and Jadeite.

Forever Red

1/ Sunrise

Ashes.

Fiery remains that symbolize an infinite creature of magic and desire. Glorious in death, the present sunrise would blow a warm breeze through them, and as the ashes danced upon the winds, the grand fire bird, the Phoenix, graces the lands once more for another 500 years. Its passive fiery plumes bring warmth to the oasis, but when threaten will scorch the lands all to ashes. And its eyes burning with ire and wisdom, peer out to the sands, the kingdoms beyond, and judges them through means not understandable to a mere mortal.

With the Ruby Brooch around its neck, the celestial bird releases screech both powerful and majestic, and a gust of flames changed the creature into a form of a blazing, nude child. She had gone through this meaning times since her birth.

To be born at sunrise and die at sunset. Taking her first few steps, she gazed around the oasis that surrounded her temple. She was a divine priestess, a celestial messenger and warrior. Her duty was to prevent her twin sister, Koan, from rising. Her eyes shifted to the west side of the room where her sister's dark ashes resided. Heavy magic and coldness seeped through the ashes to stop the shadow bird from reanimating.

"You have done yourself a great disservice, Sister," her voice held an echo effect and bared the trait of undying wisdom. "Your feathers shall be forever tarnished."

Turning, her flaming hair continued to sway to a nonexistent wind. Sparks danced around as she floated above the ground. Looking up, the child gazed at the open ceiling and slowly rose upwards. She had a general idea of what to do now: complete the ritual and form the sacred barrier once more. Before fully ascending, the door to her entrance opened and with swiftness the human eye couldn't catch, an arrow nearly missed the head of a young boy.

"What brings you to my dwellings, Mortal?"

The pale boy slipped into the room flinching ever so slightly, "I…I'm hurt."

The phoenix cocked her head. It was an odd answer, but his aura did seem a bit weaker than normal for one of his kind. Not only that, but she noticed his very fragile and wounded form. Though she would have chosen to end his suffering and bring no inconveniences to her duty, she lowered to the ground right in front him.

"Where is your mother and father?" The flaming child asked and the boy offered no answer. Just a single tear slid down his bruised cheek. Annoyed, the divine child placed her hand on his shoulder; warm flames engulfed his body and the boy yelped, but the phoenix ignored it.

When he was completely healed, she stared at him, "Divine intervention has been given to save your life, Mortal Boy," she spoke. "However, everything has a price."

The boy didn't speak, "For now on," she continued. "you will serve me as a link to this mundane world."

So, yes, in a sense, Rei is a divine being in this universe. She is the personification of the Phoenix. I'm not sure if I want to include the others, as in the other inners, or not or if I just want to mention them. Because most of the story will take place in Rei's sanctuary. Meh, I'll figure it out. Anyways, any reviews are appreciated! Until the next update!