Two souls, one being

Two souls, one being. The Resurfacing past.

Disclaimer: YOU KNOW WHAT I WANT TO SAY!!

Silver-chan: Woah…I'm finally back XD

Netto: (roaring) You can STILL LAUGH?

Silver-chan: Nani yo

Netto: (shouting) You know… people are reviewing hard for this story, and you just leave me with Enzan and the others?

Silver-chan: (pouts) I can't help it, okay? Minna, SUMIMASEN! Sorry for the very, very late update. Anyway…can we continue with this story?

(Silvera stuffs an enraged Netto back into her words)

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Chapter Six – Otten's explanation

Netto sat on his bed in the hospital, feeling extremely foolish as he dangled his legs. That's the bad thing being in a hospital – with NOTHING to do. Sighing, he lied down again and shielded his eyes from the bright sunlight. The curtains are closed for a long time, so he needed some time to adjust.

Blinking in the harsh sunlight, he smirked slightly at the dejavu – light scared of the light. He shook his head. What's the matter with him? Ever since he dreamt of Otis burnt to death, it seemed that all the emotions he has is negative. Bitter, resentment, loneliness, sarcasm…isn't that what Otten felt? No! He is not Otten! He is Hikari Netto, son of Yuuichiro Hikari! He has no similarities with Otten…right?

Netto glanced moodily at a standing mirror. The reflection had always cheered him up from when he was just a kid. The mirror has seemed to be a magic one to him. Then he paused. Did a teenage brunette wearing white robes just appeared in the mirror?

The image flashed again. Netto decided it was just a fragment of his imagination resulting from his nightmares. Groaning slightly, he covered his whole body, plus the face, with the heavy white bed sheet.

It's time we meet each other.

"Huh?"

My future self.

"Wha?"

Look hither to the mirror

As Netto obeyed the voice and turned to stare at the mirror, white light exploded out and he was sucked in. Panicking, he fell forwards and onto a solid ground. There was a place inside a mirror? Straightening up, the teenager found he was surrounded by thick, white mist. Sensing a presence, he asked suspiciously " Who are you?"

I am you.

Netto stared blankly. Um… Where's the punch line?"

I am serious.

"Me too" The brunette smothered a grin. Faraway, he heard an exasperated sigh.

A ghostly figure silhouette appeared. It smiled?(A/N: Hard to see : /) and came closer.

Netto, my future self, I've always wanted to meet you.

"You are…Otten?"

Correct. However, I'm also you.

"I don't get it."

Look.

The figure cleared, as if someone had wiped away the mists that obscured the vision. A young boy, with slight upturned mouth corners appeared. Netto started.

The boy, (or ghost) was a mirrored image of his own. From the messy brown hair tied casually back by a bandana to the warm, chocolate eyes. The only differences were their clothes and the symbols on it. Otten wore a long white robe with lightning bolts on it and the bandana mark is the mark on Netto's forehead. Two brush-like objects with lighting replicas hung on with side of the band. A side look told Netto Otten has a long ponytail.

The brunette was speechless. Slack-jawed, he gaped at the mirroring boy opposite of him. They were indeed like twins.

"But…but why are you here?" asked Netto finally.

"To alert you of my 'existence'. You seemed bothered by that thought."

"Because of my reincarnated soul, you, Netto, have two souls" replied Otten.

"Two souls?" Netto repeated faintly.

"Daijobu. I won't control your body. However, because of my influence, you also have gained my powers. Like our appearances, they're the same in power and use."

"Really?" The other brunette perked up.

"I saw the future. Your powers will be sorely needed. As you're in hospital, you can't fight Zoanaroids, right? Well, your powers can still assist people you care outside battles. Just be careful. Exhausting your power will also exhaust your energy, like cross fusion." explained Otten.

"You saw the future? Woah, that's cool! Can I too? But…how do you know all that stuff about Zoanaroids and cross fusion?"

"You may catch glimpses of the future, yes. In answer to your question, I know everything you know, because..well, I am you." Otten shrugged.

"Oh no, back to that theory again." Suddenly Netto was alarmed. "Hey, I have privacy, right? You surely don't mean that I can't keep anything from you?!"

"Um… we both have some privacy, don't worry. Even though we're the same, we're still different."

Uncomfortable silence.

"My brain's overloading. I'll just ignore the last sentence." grinned Netto.

"It's time for you to go back. Your friends are coming."

"Oh ya.. Ne, Otten. Will I see you again?"

"…That depends. It's up to Destiny and Fate for that kind of thing. They're real, you know." Otten spoke carefully.

" Spoken like a true historical ancient boy! Alright. Just tell me one last thing. Are you a ghost, or a person? Is this whole conversation real? I mean, mirrors don't have secret misty places inside, right?"

"Good, you've regained your chivalry. My work is done." Otten smiled.

"I'm neither a ghost or a living human. I'm your soul's root. My soul reincarnated into yours. However, I still remain untouched, inside your heart. About this chat, well, if it happens inside your head it doesn't mean it is unreal, right? The mirror is the door to my soul inside you. Now that, is unreal, in the real world." Otten stated.

" So, Netto, I'll be right inside you. Trust your heart and know that I'm with you."

"That's soothing." Netto chuckled. " Ja ne, Otten!" He disappeared.

Otten continued to look at the place where the teenage had just disappear. "Be careful, my future self. Things…are starting to happen." His eyebrows knit together in worry.

TBC

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Silver-chan : So. What do you guys think? I know, it's a bit confusing, but once you've gone through the whole thing again, you'll know what the heck is Otten XD. Oh, and I finished my exams! I'm sure I can update a whole lot faster, except that my limits are supervised by my mum (looks nervously behind her)

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