Hello Mom:
I'm Shido. I don't remember my surname. I don't remember anything of my past. Ever since I can remember, I've been in this orphanage. Well, that would be a lie. I do remember something before that, even though it is not clear. I remember your voice. I remember your warmth. I remember your embrace. And that makes me sad. Why? Why did you leave me alone? Was I not enough for you mom? Was I just a burden for you mom?
My hair is blue… It's not that pretty, but if you don't like it, I can cut it. If you don't like the color, I can dye it. My eyes are golden… They're not that pretty. If you don't like them, I can keep them closed. I'm a 6 year old boy… I'm not that cute or handsome. If you don't like that, I can be your daughter… I don't care. I could be a burden… But I promise to be good and work… I can sell stuff outside the bus station or the subway. I promise to be good for you mom. I promise I will not let you down. Just… come back for me mom.
Loves You
Shido
Even though the Kanji were somewhat distorted and the page had round spots, like those of dried water, tears began to run through Mio's cheeks… Shido… Shido was suffering so much… She was suffering so much… But she couldn't surrender now… Otherwise, everything she had done would've been in vain. She hugged her son's letter in her arms and cried in her room. In 20 years, she was incapable of sleeping, but the first letter from her boy had such impact on her, tired her on emotional level to the point that she had no other option than to succumb to sleep.
Hello Mom:
It's me, Shido. Today the Itsuka family came to see me. I'm somewhat happy. All of them have red hair and eyes. There's a 3 year old girl with them… She's somewhat cute, her name is Kotori. Kotori and I were playing with the blocks a bit, before they had to go away. Mom, hurry up. Apparently they want to take me. I heard they want to do something called "adoption". I've seen that something before. They take the kids from the orphanage. Mom, I want to go with you, I promise I'll be a good child, I'll obey absolutely everything, I can be whatever you want… just come and take me with you.
Loves You
Shido
Mio was impressed; the Itsuka are going to adopt Shido? Did they find out Shido's true identity, or did they just find it curious? A lot of questions assaulted her, but that did not matter, she must stick to the plan. It hurt her, but it was what she needed to do.
She put her son's letter with the others in a container, a black leather box with silver engravings in the shape of vines, and around the keyhole it was a simple silver circle with 10 rays that touched it.
I'm sorry Shido… You'll have to wait more… but I promise to go after you when everything is ready- Said Mio, before lying down. She could have slept, if it wasn't for the memories of the death of her loved one that kept tormenting her every time she tried it by herself.
Hello Mom:
It's me, Shido. I know I haven't written to you in a long time, sorry. I was occupied with my new family. I keep loving you mom but… Would it be okay if… I try to be happy with the Itsuka? I don't want to betray my words, but the Itsuka are really trying to make me happy. I also don't want to betray their feelings, what can I do… mom? Give me a signal, please, whatever it is, and I'll keep waiting for you.
Loves You
Itsuka Shido
4 months had passed since his last letter, and Mio was already missing hearing about her son. But this appeared to be for the best, that he forgets about her mother's embrace, that he forgets her voice, that he forgets her warmth and concentrates on living and being happy, to keep going with the plan, they have already ruined her normal course of action, she couldn't let that happen again… She still had four crystals… The most dangerous. The Sephira Crystal of the Fire Spirit, the Sephira Crystal of the Voice Spirit, The Sephira Crystal of the Spirit of the Seal and the Sephira Crystal of the Light Spirit. Those were the less refined; she did not have the time or the sufficient workforce to do it.
Time went on… months became years until, five years later, Mio found another letter in the small mailbox of the orphanage, where postmen never left a single letter, because it was made for the orphanage's caretakers to make the children that still remembered their parents believe that they, even far away, could still know about them… They kept their hope alive until the day they left holding hands with their new family.
Dear Mother:
It's me, your son Itsuka Shido… Even though I know very well that's not my name. Today I don't know what happened to me, but I felt it was correct that today, 30th of March, I wrote you a letter. I know you've read my other letters, because in the bags where the other kids' letters were I never found mines.
I still can't understand the reason why you left me. But I want to tell you… Thank You.
The Itsuka family has been incredibly kind. Kotori can be somewhat spoiled sometimes, but she's my cute little sister. Haruko-kaa-san is incredibly keen minded, and loves to travel. Tatsuo-too-san is somewhat slow, but he's a great man, I hope to someday be a little like him.
Also… I want to wish you luck. Wherever you are.
Thank you for bringing me to this world.
Will Love You Forever
Itsuka Shido
Mio cried a river… Those feelings… That unconditional love, maybe he still remembered her? Maybe it would be a good idea to see him? No, she couldn't interfere with his life… but maybe… giving him a new power? Gifting him something for all of his birthdays wouldn't be a bad idea, it could be a possibility… but that could ruin everything…
That's when she remembered, she could use a Spirit without a vessel, the purple haired girl would be a bad idea, a Sephira without a vessel is always a bad idea… but maybe a spirit more… friendly… maybe a sweet girl…
She began working on it, she would give this girl the power of dreams and happiness, she would make her tender, sweet, altruist, someone who could easily give her heart to Shido, and someone whose feelings he could reciprocate.
By the time she finished, it was late at night, but the girl was completed, she had a beautiful pale pink hair, warm pink eyes, short hair and a braid that cutely passed around her head, and now, for the final touch, a name. She did not manage to give one to the purple-haired girl, but she could think of that later, she would have years to try and polish the details of that girl, it would be harder considering her condition as a Sephira crystal, but it is possible.
It would be Rinne. The gift she would give to Shido is Rinne. Sonogami Rinne. The dream girl of Shido. The girl with the power to create a Paradise for her son, allowing him to be happy even in the middle of adversity. The [Ruler] of Eden.
Eden is a special angel. It allows it wielder to create a paradise in which it submerges everyone in a radius equivalent to the Reiryoku put in it. Anyone trapped in this paradise has no method of escape, unless the liberation conditions of Eden are met, which are determined at the moment of activation. Nothing that happens inside Eden can exist in the outside, with the power levels of a normal Spirit. Mio herself didn't knew what could happen if several spirits joined forces, but even then the possibility of something bad happening was null.
This dream power would allow Shido to call Eden when he felt alone or sad. Even though nothing of what happens inside Eden can be remembered, the feelings are engraved in the heart, so he would feel better when going out.
The only poblem that could arise was Shido trying to abuse Eden, but she knew Shido was not that kind of guy. Just in case though, she decided that once Eden is called the control would pass to [Ruler] AKA Sonogami Rinne.
The plan was perfect. She decided to hug her third daughter without conferring her conscience. This would be a gift. And a way to ask for forgiveness. Mio was incapable of purifying the Sephira Crystals of the Spirits of Fire, Light, Voice and Seal. So whoever receives any of them could lose their mind.
The next day, Rinne awakened, and in front of her was a woman in her 20's, with long platinum iridescent White hair, eyes of the same color and a tired look. She used a white dress.
Good Morning Rinne-
Good Morning, Okaa-sama- Rinne's voice was so sweet that it caused Mio to blush
Ay Rinne, don't call me that, just call me Mio, M-I-O-
I can't Okaa-sama, that would be rude- Those manners, Rinne was no doubt the ideal girl for Shido
Ayayay… What will I do with you? – Said Mio, looking her a bit worried, before smiling and clapping her hands- Okay, why don't you go and play outside? There's someone waiting for you-
Of course Okaa-sama, I just have to find Shido-kun, right?-
Correct correct! Good girl, good girl- Said Mio, while she was stroking Rinne's hair- Now, let's go over the rules, okay?
One, search for Shido. Two, don't talk about Okaa-sama. Three, be her friend. Four, make him fall in love. Five, kiss him… Is that right?-
Yes, very very good- Said a smiling Mio
But… wouldn't that be deceiving him? Because… I…- Asked Rinne, somewhat sad. Even though it was true that this was her mission, her personality was strong in her conscience… She would basically make Shido fall in love with her only to then disappear… Besides, can you call love on request real love?
Don't worry Rinne…- Said Mio- You're real, and you don't have to do this for you or me. Your sacrifice will give Shido a Sanctuary… A place to fall back, and someone he can always trust-
Rinne was astonished; she did not think about it in that way, her angel Eden would become Shido's sanctuary, so she would be something like…- Then… I'll be her guardian angel?
Yes, you'll always be with Shido, you'll always love him. He'll always love you. You two will always be together. You'll protect him and will save him from any danger. Shido needs you- Responded Mio, and with that, she quelled the noise inside Rinne's head. She managed to gather her resolve and go outside… Now it was when her Date (War) started.
Well… Now… Everything is a matter of time… I should go outside under cover… and find someone who is… "Interesting" enough to receive a crystal- Said Mio to herself, before activating her transparent distortion camouflage and fly through the window.