Astral Love

by: Amaterasu

Chapter Two : Dreams


*The faceless man floated away from her, while she desperately called his name. As he went further away, a great pain suddenly takes her and she stares in horror as tentacles replaces her arms and a grotesque monster replaces her *

She bolted, almost clearing out her bed. She sat there, panting as silent sobs wracked her frail body

Someone opened the door " Oneesan, daijobu desu ka? I heard you scream " said Kourin as she rubbed Nuriko's back in a comforting gesture.

" Daijobu. Just a dream." Yume

" Are you sure? "

" Hai "

Assured by her elder sister, Kourin left the room. As she closed the door slowly, she heard Nuriko cry softly. Her decision made, she went to Rokou's room.


* He heard her cry. He wanted desperately to turn back and free her from her prison. But he could not forsake even one of Kami's laws. He heard her call his name. He turned around and what he saw made him scream. *

Sweat was pouring from his brow like a waterfall. Hotohori turned on his night light and scurried on the dozens of calling cards he kept on his drawer. He needs help, and he needs it fast.

The doctor's office was nothing like he expected. Instead of cold white walls and simple furnishings, it was an exotic place with lots of colorful draperies and has a warm, homey feeling to it.

" Konnichiwa! Are you Mr. Saihitei? "

Hotohori turned at the sound of the cheerful voice. He was not surprised to see a familiar green haired petite young lady.

" A Nyan-Nyan " he murmured

" Nani? " the green eyes, questioning, turned to him.

" Nandemonai. Is it my turn yet?" he asked instead

" Aa. In a few more minutes though. The woman inside is taking up the doctor's time." a worried frown crossed her face.

" Very well. I will just wait- " his thoughts scattered when he saw Nuriko come out of the doctor's room.

"Hotohri-sama!! What a surprise!!!" The lilting voice was ever so welcome.

" Nuriko. What are you doing here? " The raven haired man asked

" Oh, Kourin bullied me into going here because I was having really weird dreams and- " her voice faded when she felt Hotohori's hand close over hers.

" Can I ask you a favor? Will you please stay inside with me?" his golden gaze bore into her, searing her to the soul.

All she could do, was nod.


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Later that day, they both sat on a park bench, confused and stunned at their discoveries.

" It's strange, how we both had those dreams, ne?" Nuriko commented as she gazed into,,, nothing.

" Aa. " was Hotohori's reply

" Hmm, what do you think it means?"

" I honestly don't know."

And they fell silent again. It was almost deafening. Nuriko started to speak when they heard a voice behind them.

" Konnichiwa, no da! "

" Chichiri! " they said in unision

" Hotohori-sama! Nuriko-chan! " He greeted out cheerfully. Then he did a double take. " Nuriko-chan?"

Brown eyes gleamed mischief " Hai! "

" I see. " Wise eyes took everything at once.

" So, what are you doing here Chichiri? " Hotohori asked, his gaze scanning the grounds.

Chichiri shrugged " I don't really know. Someting drew me out of the house and brought me here. "

Hotohori nodded. " Ne, Chichiri, we came from the psychologist's office. You see, Nuriko and I are having really weird dreams. I'm really confused as to what it means. "

The look on his eyes turned curious. " Tell me about it."

Nuriko proceeded to tell hm all about it, never omitting any detail.After the story telling session was done, Chichiri was thoughtful.

" Hmm, Izanagi and Izanami " Chichiri murmured

" Huh? " said perplexed Nuriko.

" Yes, Izanami and Izanagi. The story of creation!" Hotohori exclaimed, snapping his fingers.

" So, what's this got to do with us?" Nuriko asked

The monk sighed, " I don't know. But I know someone who would. "

" Who?"

" Taiitsu-kun" was the reply

Hotohoti frowned " How do you even know if she's alive? "

The blue haired man looked at them with mischievous eyes " Oh, she's alive. In fact, she's my mother in-law ."

" NAAAAANIII???!"

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A little while later, Nuriko and Hotohori found themselves sitting on one of Chichiri's colorful couches.

" Saa, Nuriko and Hotohori, there really seems to be a big prolem. " Taiitsu-kun annoounced when Nuriko finished narrating.

" Aa. I can't sleep well! " complained Nuriko

Taiitsu-kun shook her head " The dreams are telling us something. And based from your story, I think I could guess why it's you they are bothering. "

" Naze? " voices chimed in unision

" Because,,,you're their reincarnations. "

"..."


* Notes

jap terms

oneesan = sister
Daijobu desu ka? = Are you all right?
yume = dream
Kami = God
Nandemonai = Nothing
Aa = Yes
Konnichiwa = Hello or Good Afternoon
...chan = form of address to a younger person, also used as endearment
Hai = Yes (in this case, yup!)
Saa = Well...
Naze = why?
...ne? = ...right?

@ Kourin is Nuriko's younger sister who died. She's the one whom Nuriko loved and even assumed her identity. Rokou is Nuriko's cowardly older brother. If you wath the OAV, you'll see them both there. Their family name is Chou.

Nuriko =Chou Ryuuen
Chou Rokou
Chou Kourin

@ I really debated on what to use as Hotohori's surname.I decided on Saihitei because I have no choice!! Gomen ne!

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