Hello!  I've started writing another RahXephon fanfiction taking place soon after the scene shown of the Kamina family (Ayato, Haruka, and Quon) in the 26th episode.  I've taken the name for this piece from a line in that episode.  In it, Maya says to Haruka that Ayato "found his own world, the world where you exist, a world with you." Since the Kaminas live in a world created by Ayato so that they could be together, I thought that the title was fitting. 

I'd originally planned to make this a one-shot, but I've decided to make it a short story (taking place during one day) so that I can write in parts and so my readers can start reading sooner.  Enjoy!

AvatarEnd: Thanks for your input about which story to do!

The piece will be switching point-of-view between Haruka and Ayato.  Sentences in quotes are dialogue, those not are thoughts and observations.

Disclaimer: RahXephon and its characters are the rightful property of their respective owners.  This piece is not for profitable purposes.

A World with You

Chapter 1: In the Morning

I lift Quon up so that we are eye level and say quietly, "So, what do you think, Quon-chan, should we wake him up?"

She smiles and drools in response.

"I'll take that as a yes."

I creep over, and see that he's lying down on the bed on his stomach, with his face turned to the side away from me. 

I grin sheepishly and say, "Ayato!"

I wait a moment in anticipation, but there is no response!  Surprised but determined, I shift Quon so I'm holding her with only one arm and start trying to shake him awake.

"Ayato!"

"Wh, what…"

I smile and say, "Quon-chan wants you to wake up!"

He turns his head towards me and his left eyebrow goes up in suspicion, "Quon wants me to wake up?"

"Yes, just look at her!"

He looks and comments, "Reika, she's asleep."

I look myself in surprise and say, "Well, really, I asked her a minute ago and she told me to wake you up."

He lifts himself on his elbows and smirks as he says, "Well, since Quon has advanced so far in her speaking to the point of making requests in sentences, I think that this calls for getting up."

I blush and grin as I say, "Of course, of course.  Remember, you promised today the three of us would spend time together since you'll be starting soon, professor."

He gets out of bed and stands near me.  With one hand, he smoothes Quon's hair, and the other he places on my cheek as he says, "I wouldn't forget such an important promise, I was just teasing you."

"Why, you!" I say, trying to sound angry, but smiling instead.

He grins and embraces us both before he kisses me.

"It looks like you and Quon are set to go, so I'm going to get ready now, ok?"

"Ok!"

As Reika puts back Quon in her crib, I stretch and walk to the dresser. 

While I change, I hear Reika sing to Quon, "La la, la la la la, la la, la la la la."

I smile, knowing that she is singing Katun no Sadame, the song we've both loved for so long.

After I brush my teeth and comb my hair, I walk back and see her looking out the window, and Quon holding her Buchi tightly as she sleeps.

"Reika?"

She turns around and says, "Are you ready, Ayato?" 

I smile as I look at Quon and say, "Well, I am, but I'm not too sure about Buchi's friend."

Reika walks over to me and responds, "Don't worry, she'll wake up and be very excited when she realizes we're going where she asked."

I smirk and say, "Wow, how long has she been speaking like this?"

She responds with a mischievous grin, "Oh, I don't really know."

"So where did she say she wanted to go?"

"The zoo, of course."

"Oh, of course."

We stare at each other and start to laugh.

I recover soon after and walk over and pick up my wallet and the baby carrier and say, "Well, shall we be going?"

Reika gives me the thumbs up sign, while Quon remains fast asleep.

I gently lift Quon and place her in the carrier that Ayato has so that she is securely held on his back.

I then lift up the bag that I packed earlier for our outing and place it around my shoulder. 

I point to the door and say, "Let's go!"

Ayato laughs and Quon rouses from her sleep and yawns.  He then opens the door and waits as I walk through. After he locks up, he takes hold of my hand and we head to the station.

As we walk, Quon becomes more energetic and starts pointing at people and objects.

"That, Quon, is a car," Ayato says as he points to one.

She stares but says nothing.

After a few moments of silence, she turns her head towards me and says, "Mama!"

Ayato looks back at her and says, "That's right, Quon-chan, she is Mama."

Pleased with herself, Quon laughs and waves her arms in the air.

I smile, happy with Quon's progress.

Soon after, we arrive at the station and Ayato and I look at the map.

"Hmm, let's see, we're at this station, and need to get to this one," Ayato says while pointing.

"I think if we take this line, we'll get there all right," I answer as I point.

He shakes his head in agreement and says, "Yes, I think you're right."

We walk to the machines and insert our tickets, inputting the route that we'll be taking and our stop.  They are ejected after we finish, and we head to the platform.

As we wait, Reika sits down while I wander around the platform.  I recently finished painting Reika how she looked when we met, and I'd like to start a new painting soon, but I'm not sure what to do.  Maybe today will provide me with some inspiration.

I stop and say, "Reika, did you remember to pack the camera?"

She thinks for a moment and responds, "I think it should be in here."

I watch as she rummages around and pulls it out as she says, "Here it is!"

I smile and say, "Great, I'd like to take some pictures of us today."

She smiles and nods her head yes as she says, "I think that's a great idea."

I sit down beside Reika and watch as she places her hand on Quon's cheek and smiles, making Quon laugh.

The train arrives and Reika and I get up, and I take hold of her hand as we approach the doors.  We step inside, and, as the train begins to move, Quon's face takes a look of awe as she watches the motion. 

I look back at her and say, "Isn't this fun, Quon?"

"Dada!" she responds happily.

I shake my head yes and smooth her hair again.

Reika and I watch for the appropriate stop, and when we arrive, we get off and see the zoo entrance from the platform.  

Next Chapter

At the Zoo