Well for the couple of hits I got and for my mind that is overflowing with ideas, I decided it best to continue what I started. Honestly, I had already began chp 2 a few weeks ago, but all that was lost when my computer crashed and I had to fix it -__- not fun...and thus, this story was left in the dust for a while.

So finally, an actual chapter, where the adventure begins!~woo~

Anyway, enough talk from lil annoying ol' meh. '^^

Aya's POV

Dinner at Masumi's house had been a fun and warming experience like always. Her grandmother was very kind to me, always treated me like a second granddaughter. But, the strange thing with today's dinner was....it was eerily quiet. Despite all of us talking, the excitement was missing today. The usual scenario of....hmm I dunno, noodles being thrown across the table, plenty of sake(Japanese liquor, for her grandmother of course, I wouldn't dare drink the stuff, it made my nose wrinkle.), rude remarks, lots of laughter. Tonight, it was just a simple conversation, mostly about how school was. I kept noticing Masumi giving me quick glances and then turning over to look out the back door. I pretended to not notice, since she obviously hadn't caught me staring. It made my stomach churn a bit. I could tell when she was keeping something from me that she didn't want to spit out. I stood up.

"If you'll excuse me, I'm not feeling well...", I slurred, trying to make my best sick impersonation.

"Do you want me to come with you?", I looked over at Masumi who had a slight look of concern.

"Nah, I'd rather go by myself, I know the way to my room here. Thanks though."I waved my hand a little as I started walking.

The room was down the hall, to the right. It was small and it was connected to the porch by a little door, so I could sit out there on the futon for a little bit.

I sighed. What the heck was bothering Masumi? It obviously had something to do with me. I got into trouble for a lot of things, but I could protect myself....

Before my next thought could rant more with my mind, a hand appeared out of nowhere in front of my face! A frigginhand!

"W-WHAT THE HELL!?"

The hand was large, and it appeared to be coming from this slit in the air. It pointed at me.

"Aya Kietsu, the time has come for you to now make your decision," A deep voice spoke.

I tried to calm down to answer,"W-w-what decision?"

I could have sworn I heard a small chuckle," Of course, you don't have that memory, for I erased it from you, since it was not important. Very well then, the decision to find the power that is yours and to make your journey, for your wish, as well as mine."

"Power? What power? And I have a wish?....yeah, I wish to wake up from this creepy dream. I thought the one with the dancing broccoli was weird but.... I can't believe I fell asleep on the porch..."

The finger pointed sharply at me."Enough. This is no dream. It is in fact, reality. There a different worlds, I am, right now, talking to you from a different dimension, possibly even a different time. There a many worlds, that are in many different times. The power I speak of you will figure out on the journey ahead, as for your wish, you will learn with time. I can help you grant your wish, but first you must grant min-"

"AGGGH! How?-This is not possible!" The voice shrieked as the portal from which it spoke dissolved.

What...what was going on?

"Don't you dare try that on Aya."

I blacked out and landed in a dark space. A void.

!!!!!!!

"MOTHER!? Was that you!? Well....your voice!?" The voice from earlier, that cut off the portal of the hand, had been my mother's? But how was it possible?!

My mother's form suddenly appeared before me, slightly translucent.

"Yes...it is me Aya,"she looked down sadly at me,"Its nice to see how you've grown....I'm happy, I arrived in time."

I almost cried, I attempted to give her a hug, but I went right through her.

"You can not hug spirits of the dead, Aya....I am sorry."

I nodded sadly and did my best to change the subject." So....How am I talking to you?" I had just realized I was talking to my mother who was supposed to be d-e-a-d.

She smiled a little, her eyes amused," I was a dreamseer, no? This is a dream, and I am connecting with you through it, since you too have that ability."

"I see.....but wait! What was the voice in the portal saying? I had no idea...the things he said...they made no sense..."

My mother closed her eyes,"In time Aya...you will understand. I can not play with fate, I must let it take its course. The very fact that I am talking to you right now might change the future drastically. I hope it is, in turn, for the the better."

She stared up, looking into the dark, nothingness. A cool breeze blew down.

"It is my time, Aya. I have stayed too long. Good luck...with everything you will face and the people you shall meet." She started to float away.

"No, mother! I want to spend some more time with you! I still have things I need to ask!-"

Her voice was now distant,"Another time, maybe, my love. Another time....."

My eyes shot open. I was back on the porch....well actually inside my room at the shrine. Masumi was beside me.

"Ah, good, you're awake! I was getting worried you were in a coma!" She huffed in relief.

I put my hand on my forehead,"Heh, yeah. Thank you for the concern, I had a little headache and I must have dozed off out there."

"You saw something didn't you Aya?"

I froze,"Y-yes....how did you know?"

She bowed her head a little,"It will all be explained Aya, now that you are ready for the quest. It is time to see her."