Author's Note: Here we go. My first anime fan fic. Well, actually, Rayearth is a manga. Good stuff to read. Hope you enjoy it! And, I updated it! Wow. Chapter 1. Here we go!

Disclaimer: I don't own Magic Knights Rayearth, or any of the characters. I'm just a happy fan.

Lantis: "Yah, she's just a happy fan. Nope. She doesn't own Rayearth, never did, never will. Heck, you can't even draw me right!"

HOS: "Shut up Lantis. I wasn't talking to you."

Lantis: "You just did." *smiles*

HOS: "I'm going to hit you! I told you, just do a disclaimer. Don't get carried away."

Lantis: "Oh, right. I remember. Once again, she doesn't own me."

HOS: "Idiot! I said disclaimer for the whole thing!"

Lantis: "Ok, she doesn't own Magic Knights, Rayearth, etc. etc. CLAMP does and they do a good enough job without your help HOS."

HOS: "Idiot! Again, you humiliate me in front of every person alive!"

Lantis: "You're the one that said to do the disclaimer." *smiles again*

Fuu: "Can we just get on with the story?"

Umi: "Wait! One little note: these "" mean the person's talking."

Fuu: "And these '' mean the person's thinking."

Umi: "Rude little schoolgirl."

Fuu: *looks hurt*

Ferio: "How dare you!"

Hikaru: *rolls her eyes* "Moving on."

Ferio: "No, I must duel her! She insulted my Fuu."

Umi: "Come again?"

Lantis: *running away* "Ah, I'm going crazy!" HOS: "And, without further ado, the first chapter."

Fuu: "Since when do I belong to you, Ferio?"

Ferio: "Oops." *blushes*

Clef: *rubs his head* "Teenagers. They're so dumb these days."

Presea: "You got that right!"

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Author: Heart of Sword

Magic Knights: Rayearth

Crimson Skies

Chapter 1: Roads and Reunions

"Mmm, this cake is fabulous," Presea began after she pushed her dish aside. She leaned back in her chair and smiled at Umi.

"Oh no, it was nothing," Umi said gesturing her hand. She started to sweat as she realized what her good cooking was going to lead to.

Just then, everyone looked at her and smiled their thanks as empty plates set on the table. A chorus of "that was fabulous" and "wow, nice job!" etc. echoed around the room. However, Ascot hadn't said a word.

'Do I, or don't I,' Ascot thought to himself. 'Should I tell her I like her, or just shut up and disappear?'

Umi blushed. "Oh will you all please just stop it! Seriously, it was NOTHING. All you do is put the mix in the oven, and voila! cake. All nice and fluffy."

"We still haven't figured out a name for Cephiro yet," Hikaru mused.

'Whew, that was off subject completely,' Umi thought as she sat back in her seat, glad that the subject had been changed.

"Why do we need to change it?" Ferio started. "This land has always been Cephiro to me, to my sister, and to all of you here. We don't need to change it."

Fuu stood up. "Why don't we all have a vote and settle this diplomatically?"

'Dramatist, look what I started,' Hikaru grinned.

Everyone just groaned and got up from their seats. Lafarga and Caldina left as well as Prince Ferio, Ascot, Lantis, Geo, Zazu, who was on the verge of collapsing on the floor, Tarta and Tatra, Lady Aska, Sauno, the Elder of Fahren, and Presea, who was slowly walking away. Mokona and Clef stayed behind with the three Magic Knights.

"Hey!" Umi bellowed. "Where are you all going?"

"To vote on a new name for our planet," Lafarga replied. "We'll be back shortly. And, we'll tell you if it's Cephiro, or something else."

'Like what, genius?' Umi crossed her arms.

Clef turned to face Fuu. "We may keep it Cephiro if the prince wishes it, but," he then faced Hikaru. "What are your thoughts on this whole thing, Hikaru? After all, you are our pillar."

'Why did I say anything? Why?' Hikaru shuffled back and forth on her feet as she stood between her two dearest friends, thinking. "I say we keep it Cephiro."

Suddenly, Umi turned towards the table, raging mad. "Who left all of these dishes for me?" she yelled. "I bake everyone a cake and they all leave a mess? What kind of thanks is that?"

Presea came running out of nowhere almost knocking poor Clef over. "Sorry, Umi, I got distracted by everyone's sudden departure. I'll do them really fast. But, uh, do you have any more of that - what's it called? -"candy"?" She smiled.

As if on cue, Hikaru tossed her a huge bag filled with the most wonderful candies. She had brought them with her on purpose, knowing that Presea loved candy.

Presea caught it and immediately got to work at once as Mokona followed her.

"Thanks, Presea," Umi called. 'Oh darn. Ascot's gone. I wanted to talk to him.'

Hikaru and Fuu watched Presea work as Mokona bounced around her. Of course, Mokona's continual disturbances were always met with a whack from Presea.

"Um, Hikaru, Fuu, Umi, I have something I need to tell you three," Clef spoke.

The three Magic Knights turned to face him and listened as he started.

"I've noticed that another road has been growing to Cephiro. I believe another planet is planning an invasion."

"No way!" Hikaru snapped. Mokona jumped into her arms as Presea finished the last dishes. "I would have known about it. After all, I'm the pillar, and my will is what governs Cephiro. If I wish it, it will happen. If I don't -"

"I'm afraid it's true," Clef said sadly. He looked away from the girls.

"But, what could hurt us now?" Umi asked stealing Mokona from Hikaru's grip.

Mokona twitched a little. He was never fond of Umi, but Umi held onto him, none the less.

"With Hikaru as pillar protecting us and everyone on Cephiro, there is no possible way for another planet to invade Cephiro," Fuu added. She quickly adjusted her glasses.

"I'm afraid there is," Lantis suddenly appeared. (HOS: "Yah, you're all serious now, Lantis." Lantis: "Shut up." HOS: "Ooh. I'm going to remember that one.")

Hikaru turned to face him, shocked that he had suddenly reappeared. 'They're done voting already?'

He came over to Hikaru and put a hand on her shoulder as he looked at her. "Hikaru, when you joined your planet Earth with Cephiro, you opened a way for this one world to invade."

Hikaru looked away, sadly. "Then, it's my fault if something happens."

"Not if we can stop it," Clef said reassuringly. "Don't think on it now. You need rest."

"Hey, Clef," Umi began as Mokona jumped out of her arms. "I think Hikaru would appreciate some of that potion you made for me when I needed to rest. Just a thought."

Clef nodded and left.

Just then, Eagle managed his way into the room. "What's all the commotion?"

Hikaru looked up and a smile streamed across her face as she saw him. She ran to him and embraced him lovingly.

Eagle was slightly shocked, but returned her embrace, smiling back at her.

Lantis looked puzzled. (HOS: "Told you I'd get you back." Lantis: "Shut up, I said.")

Primera buzzed around him singing, "Mine, mine, mine, all MINE!" She did a quick double take on his shoulder, smiling her biggest smile. Then, she flapped her tiny fairy wings, and sat down, content with her performance.

"Oh darn," Umi fussed. "Sorry, Eagle, we're all out of cake. I didn't know you'd be up and about or we would've saved you some."

"It's ok," Eagle said as he let Hikaru go.

"It's good to see you on your feet, Eagle," Hikaru commented, still smiling.

"I owe you my life for saving me, Hikaru," Eagle replied. He reached for her cheek and caressed it.

Lantis edged his way over to their happy reunion. "Good to see you up and about, Eagle," he said, briskly.

Umi and Fuu watched on with Presea from a distance.

"Doesn't she get it that they both love her?" Presea whispered to the other two Magic Knights.

"Probably not, Presea," Fuu whispered back.

"She's so naïve," Umi added. 'But, what would I know about love?'

Mokona finally came back and bounced back into Umi's arms. "Puu puu!" he sang.

"So that's where you were, huh?" She said to him. "Trying to give me the slip? Evil little furball."

"Don't forget, he is the Creator," Fuu giggled.

'Some creator.' Umi frowned.

Mokona let out a quiet "puu". The four of them watched on, wondering what would happen next between Hikaru, Eagle, and Lantis.

Buzzing around happily, Primera chanted not too quietly, "Mine, mine, mine, he's all mine! I win, I win. HA!"

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Hope you all enjoyed the first part. Don't worry, lots more to come as long as you review. And, while you're at it, tell me who you want to see with who. I love to pair people up!!! So start reviewing.

Lantis: "Yah, what she said. Review."

HOS: "Lantis, I can handle it. I've already had a few people review me."

Lantis: "But, it's different now. And better!"

HOS: "Man, you are pushing it."

Presea: "Just review." *whispering* "It'll save us a lot of havoc."

HOS: "I heard that!"

Lafarga: "Hello. My name's Lafarga and I have a sword."

Caldina: "Lafarga? We already know that."

Lafarga: "Oh, then what the heck am I doing here?"

Presea: "Being stupid perhaps?"

Lafarga: "Good point. Hm. I'll have to think about it. I'll let you know if I figure out why I am here rambling on about nothing."

Zazu: "Am I supposed to be drinking this?" *he holds up a bottle of vodka*

Geo: "Not really. You're a little too young."

Tatra: "Oh, he's so cute!"

Tarta: "Who?"

Tatra: *quietly* "Geo."

Tarta: *madly blushes*

Caldina: "Can we like go now?"

Lady Aska: "Not yet! I want candy!"

HOS: "Oh, shut up everyone! Geesh. OK, peoples, sorry for that whole mess." *shoves everyone out of her room* "Ok, I can think now. Remember to review!"

Lady Aska: *peeking around the corner of HOS's door* "Just one?"

HOS: "Stuff it!"

Lady Aska: *puppy dog eyes* "Please?"

HOS: "NO!!! GET OUT!" *looks at her screen* "Hm, it says: "Rejection, it's ok once in a while." ~ My quote for this chapter's nonsense.