~ Time Travel ~

Warnings: AU, OOC-ness, one own OC, Centered around Fubuki x OC.

Italic = thoughts

Chapter Three: Explanations

Normal P.O.V.

''Wait, what? I thought you said that I was The Chosen One.'' Fubuki said confused.

''I did, and I still believe so. But there are two Chosen One's. One is male, the other female. Look, I've been branded.'' Maira replied.

She shove her knee-length hair to the side and showed Fubuki her neck. A big, mythical sign was seen. It looked like a futuristic star with a lot of swirls around it.

''That's the sign of Aculis. I have this mark since birth. Ever since then, I knew I was the female Chosen One. I tried to find the male one, but didn't succeed. It was logical, since the legend foretold that he came from another world. I decided to go on the quest myself, even though it would be really dangerous. We need to combine our powers, so we can save Aculis from oblivion.'' Maira explained.

''Wait, does that mean I have to learn those five powers too?'' Fubuki asked.

Maira shook her head with a smile.

''No, you need to accompany me and protect me. It's me in the end who will do most of the work. The male Chosen One was given the task to protect the female Chosen One on her quest.'' She said.

''I see…'' Fubuki replied.

Then, his eyes widened.

''But wait, I'm not a fighter or something. I don't know anything about weapons.'' He said.

''Don't worry, you'll learn on your journey.'' Kochiro replied to him.

Fubuki turned to him.

''But if I'm the male Chosen One, why aren't I branded with a mark or something?'' He asked.

''That's because you're from another world.'' Kochiro explained.

''I'm so glad I've met you, before I'm going on my quest. Now, our chances of winning doubled.'' Maira said with a smile.

''I guess I don't have a choice than to come along, do I?'' Fubuki asked with a grin.

''Nope. The future of Aculis lies in your hands.'' Kochiro replied.

''Great, just like they always say it in movies.'' Fubuki said, while he rolled with his eyes.

Maira giggled.

''I'm really glad that you'll accompany me.'' She said.

Fubuki smiled at her. To be honest, he was glad he could spend some time with her. He was dying to get to know her better.

''So, when do we leave?'' Fubuki asked.

''Actually… tomorrow morning.'' Maira replied with an innocent smile.

''Tomorrow morning?!'' Fubuki repeated shocked.

''A-Ah, gomenasai.'' Maira said, while she looked shy at the ground.

''G-Gomen, I shouldn't have yelled at you.'' Fubuki apologized.

Maira looked up an smiled.

''It's okay. Yeah, we have to leave tomorrow morning. We don't have another choice. It was foretold.'' She said.

''Everything's foretold here.'' Fubuki replied skeptical.

''You don't believe in legends?'' Maira asked.

Fubuki shook his head.

''Not really. I'm not so much of a faithful person.'' He said.

Maira smiled.

''I am.'' She said.

She looked at the ceiling of Kochiro's house.

''I'm connected to the World of Faith.'' She said.

''World of Faith?'' Fubuki repeated.

Gosh, since when did I start repeating so much things? Am I deaf or something? Maira giggled.

''Yes, the World of Faith. It's the place good people's souls go when they die. You'll live till eternity there. I'm able to seek contact with those who passed away. They look over Aculis and control it.'' She explained.

''So, if you die, you become like a god or something?'' Fubuki asked.

''Sort of. Not everybody gets that privilege,'' Maira replied. ''There are different ranks in the World of Faith.''

''Like?'' Fubuki asked.

''If you die, you first get judged if you actually deserve to go to the World of Faith. If you do, then you get classified in one of the three ranks, based on the pureness of your heart, your life experience and what you achieved in life.'' Maira explained.

''I see.'' Fubuki said impressed.

''The first rank is Goddix,'' Maira went on. ''There are only a few people who achieve that. Mostly, they're people who've been in the government of Aculis. Most likely, we'll end up in that rank if we die too.''

''Wow…'' Fubuki said.

He didn't even thought about dying here. She was really serious about this being a dangerous quest. He could die here. He might never return to Inazuma Town and see his friends ever again. Fubuki swallowed. In the mean time, Maira had went on.

''The second rank is Angelix,'' She said. ''They are less powerful than Goddix, but more powerful than the third rank. Those are the people who can contact people on earth, by giving Aculis citizens visions, special dreams or signs. I'm one of the people in Aculis who can pick up those signs.''

''That's pretty impressive.'' Fubuki replied.

Maira smiled sweetly.

''The third rank is Civillix,'' She went on. ''That's the last rank. Those people won't have any special powers, but are allowed to live a normal life in the World of Faith. They are just peaceful souls, living till eternity.''

''It sounds like a peaceful world.'' Fubuki said.

''It is.'' Maira replied.

''But, you said that you get judged if you belong in the World of Faith. What if you get denied?'' He asked.

Maira's face clouded.

''Then, you'll transform into a dark creature and get banished to the Dark Realm at the North-East part of Aculis.'' Kochiro said for her.

Fubuki turned towards him.

''Maira said earlier that Aculis is at the edge of oblivion. What's going on?'' He asked.

The twenty-one year old male sighed and looked to the side.

''The barriers that surround the Dark Realm are starting to get weaker. For some reason, the creatures of the Dark Realm have been acting pretty restless lately. They've become more powerful and we don't know how that's possible.'' Kochiro explained.

Maira looked serious.

''We think a powerful magician has enchanted them and gave them enormous power.'' She said.

''Who would do something like that?'' Fubuki asked shocked.

''Somebody who wants to see Aculis get destroyed. And a powerful person. The Dark Realm gets protected very strictly by the Goddix. A simple magician can't enchant the Dark Realm so easily. You have to be at the master rank of the magician pyramid. '' Kochiro replied.

''And currently, there's only one person who has achieved that rank.'' Maira said, gritting her teeth.

''Who?'' Fubuki asked.

''Vaenan. A twenty-three year old, powerful wizard. He comes from a wealthy family. But after his sister got murdered, he blamed the Goddix for not protecting his sister and turned evil. Nobody has heard something from his ever since then,'' Kochiro explained. ''It is highly likely that he's the one that enchanted the Dark Realm. He's after the total destruction of Aculis.''

''We have to prevent that.'' Maira said serious to Fubuki.

''Right.'' Fubuki replied.

''We fear that the barriers of the Dark Realm will break soon and that the dark creatures will break free. Aculis would be in great danger. I'll lead the rebellion group to hold them back, until you and Hanasaki-san finished your quest.'' Kochiro said.

''Hanabusa, how many times did I tell you to call me Maira.'' Maira said giggling.

Kochiro grinned.

''A thousand times. But you refuse to call me Kochiro either.'' He said.

Maira laughed.

''True.'' She replied.

Fubuki smiled.

''So, you're a rebellion leader?'' He asked Kochiro.

Kochiro nodded.

''Yes. It's my job to fight the dark creatures with my army, made out of other rebellions, to save Aculis while you two are gone.'' He said.

''Isn't that dangerous?'' Fubuki asked.

Kochiro nodded.

''It is and I doubt many of my mates will die. But your quest isn't easy either.'' He replied.

Fubuki sighed and nodded.

''True.'' He said.

''What about Reka?'' Maira asked, worrying about the young girl.

''She'll stay in Rain Eden. The woman of the fish shop promised to look over her, while I'm gone.'' Kochiro replied.

''But what if the dark creatures will barge into Rain Eden and you're not there?'' Fubuki asked.

''Then, I trust my teammates, who are currently then in Rain Eden, to protect her.'' Kochiro said.

Maira smiled and looked at Fubuki.

''The group of rebels is like one big family.'' She said.

Fubuki smiled too. It reminded him of his soccer mates back at home. Kochiro looked at his watch.

''I still need to do some preparations for the journey of tomorrow.'' He said.

''Right.'' Maira said, while she stood up.

''Fubuki, before I forget, I want you to have this.'' Kochiro said, while he handed Fubuki a package.

Fubuki took it, while he looked at the mysterious package.

''Some clothes and a communication device, like Maira has.'' Kochiro explained with a smile.

''Thanks.'' Fubuki replied.

He looked at his own clothes, which were his soccer uniform. Maira giggled.

''Well, let's get you changed first. After that, I'll show you Rain Eden.'' She said.

Fubuki smiled and nodded. He excused himself and walked towards Kochiro's bedroom. There, he closed the door behind him and Maira and Kochiro were alone in the room. Maira sighed and wrapped her arms around her body.

''Scared?'' Kochiro asked.

Maira nodded.

''What if … we don't come back? What if we fail to collect the artifacts or I can't learn the powers? What if we die on the way there? I can't bare to think about the consequences. Everybody in Aculis will die then.'' She said, while she started to tremble.

''Maira… I have so much confidence in you. I know you're going to succeed. Besides, you have Fubuki by your side. He's a powerful man. His aura told me his story.'' He said.

Maira smiled.

''Sometimes I forget you're an Aura Reader.'' She said.

''Have you told Fubuki about your visions yet?'' Kochiro asked.

Maira shook her head.

''I didn't…'' She said.

''Does Fubuki know why you need to collect all the powers and what happens afterwards?'' Kochiro asked careful.

''H-He doesn't.'' Maira replied.

Suddenly, she broke down and buried her head in Kochiro's chest.

''Kochiro … I'm scared.'' She said sobbing.

Kochiro smiled and laid his hand on the back of her head. He was way taller than her and her head barely reached his upper chest.

''I'm so proud of you, Maira. Even though you didn't choose for this yourself, I'm so proud that you're going to do this.'' He said.

''It's for the sake of Aculis.'' Maira replied.

''You have to tell Fubuki soon. Promise?'' Kochiro asked.

''Promise.'' Maira replied.

She wiped away her tears and smiled.

''My sweet, little sister.'' Kochiro said.

''We're not even siblings.'' Maira said laughing.

''I know. But you always felt like one. You're just as dear to me as Reka.'' Kochiro replied.

''Thanks… Kochiro.'' Maira said.

Kochiro flashed her a smile. At that point, Fubuki came out of the bedroom. Kochiro nodded approvingly.

''A true fighter.'' He said.

For some reason, Maira's face had become all red. Fubuki wore long, army green pants from which the left trouser leg reached until his knee and the right one reached just below his knee. He wore a black T-shirt with sleeves till his elbows. He wore a beige hoodie, that only reached till the half of his chest. It had a hood on the back and the hoodie was short-sleeved. It had a big, silver zipper in the middle, which stood half open. Fubuki wore black, man boots, that reached till his ankle. He wore a brown glove on his right hand with no fingers and a hole on the middle part, so a part of his upper hand was visible. He wore the communication device on his left wrist.

''W-Wow…'' Maira stammered with a red face.

''What? Do I look weird?'' Fubuki replied a bit unsure.

''N-No, it's perfect. R-Really.'' Maira said.

Kochiro looked at his childhood friend and grinned. He could see her blush very clearly on her face.

''Well then, shall we go?'' Fubuki asked Maira.

She nodded. She said goodbye to Kochiro.

''When you two will go, me and my troops will be long gone. We'll leave this night.'' He said.

''Right.'' Maira replied.

''So, this is the last time we'll see you?'' Fubuki asked.

''In person, yes. We still can contact each other, using our devices.'' Kochiro said.

Fubuki smiled.

''Good luck.'' He said to Kochiro.

''You two too.'' Kochiro replied.

Then, Maira started to cry again.

''Please stay alive, okay?'' She asked, while she hugged Kochiro.

Kochiro smiled and patted her back

''I'll do my best. But you have to do your best too.'' He replied.

Maira nodded.

''Hai!'' She said determined.

Then, she looked at Fubuki.

''Let's go.'' She said.

Fubuki nodded. Then, the two of them waved at Kochiro and walked out of his house.

''Let me show you around.'' Maira said, smiling sweetly at Fubuki.

Fubuki loved her smile. It was full of passion and her kindness. Maira showed Fubuki Rain Eden. The shops, the ocean, the forest nearby and the different kind of houses in the village.

''Rain Eden is basically centered around the beach. You have the ocean, with the beach located at it. At the edge of the beach, you'll find the houses and the shops. Behind the houses, there's the forest. Behind the forest is the rocky passage where I found you. When you pass it, you'll end up in Symperia. That's the first place we'll be heading to.'' Maira explained.

''I see. So tomorrow, we'll spend the day crossing the passage?'' Fubuki asked.

Maira nodded.

''It's dangerous, so we have to look out.'' She replied.

''Right.'' Fubuki said.

Then, the two of them stopped in front of a weapon shop. All kinds of futuristic weapons were seen.

''We're going to pick up your weapon.'' Maira said with a smile.

''Wait, you already have found one for me?'' Fubuki asked.

Maira nodded.

''Well, it's not handmade, like any other weapons of this shop. I found it on an open spot in the forest. It had Aculis' sign on it, the same as the one in my neck. I immediately saw this as a sign that this was supposed to be your weapon and was send by the Goddix. I asked the shop owner to clean and check it.'' She said.

''Okay.'' Fubuki replied.

They stepped inside.

''Manoko! It's me, Maira.'' Maira said with a smile.

''Maira!'' They heard a voice coming from somewhere.

A man with grey hair and friendly, green eyes showed up. Fubuki guessed him forty years old.

''Fubuki, this is Manoko. He's the shop owner.'' Maira introduced him.

''Ah, nice meeting you.'' Manoko said, while he shook Fubuki's hand with a smile.

Then, he turned towards Maira.

''What brings you here?'' He asked.

''As you know, I'm going on my quest tomorrow.'' Maira started.

''Hai.'' Manoko replied, suddenly a bit serious.

''Well, I came to pick up the 'Crossblade'.'' She said.

Manoko's eyes widened.

''Wait, wasn't that weapon for the male Chosen One?'' He asked shocked.

His eyes slowly went to Fubuki.

''Don't tell me…'' Manoko started.

''Yep. Meet the male Chosen One, Fubuki Shirou.'' Maira said.

''You've found him on time!'' Manoko said happy.

Maira nodded.

''Let me fetch the Crossblade immediately.'' Manoko said.

Then, he disappeared into a room. Fubuki chuckled.

''He seems like a nice guy.'' He said.

Maira nodded.

''He was a good friend of my father.'' She said with a sad smile.

Fubuki noticed it.

''He 'was'?'' Fubuki asked.

Maira nodded.

''My father died a couple of years ago. He used to own this shop. Manoko promised to take it over.'' She explained.

''I'm so sorry.'' Fubuki said.

Maira smiled.

''It's okay. Besides, he's an Angelix now.'' She said.

''Did he contact you?'' Fubuki asked.

Maira nodded.

''You see… I can see visions. When I sleep, but also when I'm awake. Most of the time, I see my dad, trying to guide me. He knows I'm The Chosen One.'' She said.

Fubuki smiled.

''So, he's in the World of Faith. That must feel good.'' He said.

Maira nodded.

''Yeah, I'm happy my father is recognized as a true and faithful person.'' She replied.

''I've got the Crossblade.'' Manoko said, while he walked towards the two.

In his hand, he carried a beautiful, shining, silver weapon, which looked like a blade. The handle was black with gold and the light reflected on the blade, making it shimmer. At the top of the handle was a big, purple stone with Aculis' sign in it.

''It's beautiful.'' Fubuki said breathless.

''I know. And it's for you.'' Maira replied to him with a smile.

Manoko handed him the Crossblade.

''Here, take good care of it.'' He said.

''I will.'' Fubuki promised.

Then, he turned towards Maira.

''Why is it called a Crossblade?'' He asked her.

Maira giggled.

''Press on the purple stone and you'll see yourself.'' She said.

Fubuki did what he was told and immediately, the blade changed into a crossbow.

''Wow…'' Fubuki said.

''Cool, right?'' Maira replied.

''If you're really The Chosen One, your intuitions will tell you how to handle it.'' Manoko told Fubuki.

''Let's hope so.'' The silver-blue haired boy replied.

''Anyway, let's go to my house. It's almost dinner time and after that, we should rest.'' Maira said to Fubuki.

''Right.'' Fubuki replied.

They said goodbye to Manoko and thanked him.

''Good luck on your quest! May the Goddix of Aculis be with you.'' Manoko shouted.

''Thanks.'' Maira replied.

Then, they waved and turned around, while they walked further on the beach. Everything was literally on the beach.

''I don't understand why they call this Rain Eden. I think Sun Eden was more appropriate.'' Fubuki said grinning, while he looked at the sun in the clear blue sky.

''It's an ancient name. Before the weather changed to this, Rain Eden used to be a stormy place.'' Maira explained.

''Really? Well, I can't see that.'' He said.

Maira smiled.

''So, what's the past like?'' She asked, while the two of them walked home.

Fubuki smiled.

''Well, it's a lot more different than now. Our country was called Japan, instead of Aculis. The place where I lived, was called Inazuma Town. I guess Rain Eden is the futuristic version of it.'' He said.

''Wow, really? You think this place was your Inazuma Town once?'' Maira asked.

Fubuki nodded.

''Anyway, in our time, we don't have that much of high-tech stuff as you guys have here. But we did other things to let time pass.'' He said with a smile.

''Really? What kind of things?'' Maira asked.

''Like playing soccer.'' Fubuki said.

''Soccer?'' Maira repeated confused.

''Yeah, it's a sport.'' Fubuki replied.

''Really? Cool! We also have sports here.'' She said.

Fubuki smiled.

''What's soccer like?'' Maira asked.

''You have to bring a ball up with eleven people and score in a net. There are eleven other people who try to stop you in your tracks. You're only allowed to bring the ball forward with anything, but your hands. It's really fun.'' Fubuki said.

''Eeehh, it sounds cool.'' Maira replied impressed.

''Do you play any sports?'' Fubuki asked.

''No, I don't. But I think it's fun to watch sports.'' Maira replied.

''What's your favorite sport to watch?'' Fubuki asked.

''Miragon Pass.'' Maira said with a bright smile.

''What's that?'' Fubuki asked.

''Two teams, each consisting out of three members, compete against each other in the ocean. They must try to pass a ball over ten times, without it getting intercept or letting it drop. They do that, while standing on Miragons.'' Maira explained.

''Miragons?'' Fubuki asked.

''Don't you guys have Miragons in your time?'' Maira asked.

Fubuki shook his head. Maira smiled.

''Miragons are sea creatures. Only a few people of Rain Eden own one. You have to 'bond' with Miragons first, before you can ride them. Once you've 'bond', a friendship will be build and your Miragon will stay faithful to you, no matter what happens.'' She said.

''Wow, they sound amazing!'' Fubuki said.

''Let me show you my Miragon.'' Maira replied.

''You have a Miragon?'' Fubuki asked.

Maira nodded.

''It's bonded to me, but I share him with Reka and Kochiro.'' She replied

She walked on a jetty and walked as far forward as she could. Then, she placed two fingers in her mouth and whistled. After a while, Fubuki saw some splashing in the distance. A creature was nearing.

''There he is.'' Maira said with a smile.

Suddenly, the head of a blue creature popped up out of the water and made a cute sound. Fubuki thought it was a mix between an orca and a seahorse. The upper body was blue and white and the creature had blue rings around it's eyes. The tale was like the one of a seahorse, but smooth like the body of an orca.

''This is Lightning.'' Maira said with a smile.

The creature made a croaking sound, which reminded Fubuki of a dolphin.

''He's adorable.'' He said.

Maira bend to the ground and patted the head of the creature.

''Miragons are really fast. They can go a hundred kilometers per hour.'' She said.

''Wow!'' Fubuki said impressed.

''Watch this.'' Maira said with a smile.

She clapped two times in her hands. Lightning make a croaking sound and dived underwater.

''Brace yourself!'' Maira said excited.

Suddenly, Fubuki saw Lightning gaining speed in the water. He dived out of the water and jumped over the jetty, while making a summersault. He ended perfectly in the water at the other side of the jetty.

''That's so cool.'' Fubuki said.

''I know. I taught him that one year ago.'' Maira replied.

Lightning swum back in front of Maira.

''Let's go back to my house again.'' Maira said.

She waved at Lightning, indicating she was leaving. Lightning croaked, wiggled it's tail and dived underwater again.

''Rain Eden is beautiful.'' Fubuki said.

''You think? As I already told you, it used to be different, two-hundred years ago.'' Maira replied.

''Like?'' Fubuki asked.

''Storms, rocky landscape, darkness. No, it wasn't a fun place. But as time went by, it slowly started to change. People dared to live in Rain Eden again and build up this beautiful village. The weather changed, the ocean created a beach and Rain Eden became as it is today.'' Maira explained.

''Are you born in Rain Eden?'' Fubuki asked.

Maira nodded.

''I've lived here since I was born. I've never been further away from it than the rocky passage. Tomorrow will be the first time I actually will leave Rain Eden behind.'' She said.

''Are you okay with that?'' Fubuki asked.

''I don't have a choice. I have to. People rely on us. Aculis must stay save and we're the only one's who might can achieve that.'' Maira replied.

They reached a pretty looking house at the edge of the beach and the start of the forest. It also had a futuristic appeal.

''This is my place.'' Maira said with a smile.

''It looks so cool!'' Fubuki replied.

Maira giggled and opened the door. It shove automatically open and Maira stepped inside, Fubuki following right behind her. It had a similar appearance inside as Kochiro's place. Maira walked towards the kitchen.

''Are you hungry?'' She asked.

It was around dinnertime and Fubuki had to admit that he was pretty hungry. So, he nodded. Maira smiled.

''Let me cook a typical Rain Eden dish.'' She said.

Fubuki smiled and plated up the table, while Maira cooked. The two of them had dinner and later after that, they talked for a while about what was going to happen the next day. Then, Maira stood up.

''I'll be heading to bed. Tomorrow, we'll rise early. I suggest you catch some sleep too.'' She said.

Fubuki nodded. He said goodbye to Maira and walked to the guestroom. He couldn't catch sleep, so he lay on his blankets with his clothes still on. He stared at the ceiling and thought things over. I can't believe this is all happening? Would the boys in Inazuma Town already have discovered I'm gone? What's about to happen tomorrow? Am I going to die? Fubuki sighed. We'll all see it tomorrow. His eyelids started to become heavy and before he knew it, he fell asleep.

~ End of chapter ~

Mamera: And that's Chapter Three! From the next chapter, the quest will begin! Thank you so much for all the sweet reviews I received. I really thought this story wouldn't become that popular. But I'm really surprised it's the opposite! I have the sweetest friend on the entire world! I promise action will be waiting. And romance will come eventually. Please review what you think so far. And I'm totally open to suggestions, criticism and tips. Anyway, I'll see you guys next chapter! Until then! Lots of love! Bye! xoxo