A/N: So it begins...

THUNDEROUS FIRE

Chapter 1: Reflections of a dream

~Ruki's POV~

I heard my name whispered vaguely but I wasn't able to identify the source. My mind was in a state of semi-consciousness. It took me several minutes longer to distinguish the voice. The voice belonged to my grandmother. My other dulled senses were aroused and I felt a hand nudging me on my shoulder.

"Ruki, dear, it's time to wake up." she said. "You have school today."

I opened my eyes and took in the morning light. I immediately sat up and rubbed my eyes to clear away the last evidence of my slumber. I heaved a sigh and remembered the strange dream. I had felt nothing and saw nothing except a sensation that someone was watching me. The stranger thing was that it gave me a feeling of comfort and security.

"I must be going crazy..." I muttered. I stood up and prepared for school.

~Takato's POV~

Rrriiiiinnng. Rrrriiiiiiiiiiiiinnnngg...

Damn clock! I had the most wonderful dream. Who ... what was that? I felt and saw everything except the face. I felt the heat of sunlight on my skin and even my tired muscles. The dream felt so real...like the first time I dreamt of Ruki's battle with Lynxmon. I had actually felt the coldness of the rain.

I tried to locate the sleep button on my alarm clock, but my venture proved futile. I had only one other option which was to wake up. I cringed at the thought (A/N: I never want to wake up on Mondays). I hadn't slept so soundly and peacefully before. I had no wish to leave the comforts of the bed and what sleep brought. I slowly sat upright and adjusted my eyes to the sunlight pouring through crevice of my window which was covered by the blinds. I walked up to the window and pulled up the blinds to allow the sunlight to freely enter the room. I looked out at the somnolent city and its inhabitants waking up by the minute. I began my (soon to be discovered as quite an interesting) day...

A/N: The prologue was a dream? Takato talks of dreams within dreams...how scary is that? The guy needs to get a grip on reality huh? Short intro chapter but next chapter will have more interaction with the Tamers.