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Ch. 01: Time to Fade Away...

A 14 year old girl with wavy blonde hair tied in a double ponytail, sat at a window seat. Her eyes were a pure, sky blue, and filled with deep sorrow, staring up into the dark heavens... Azure T-shirt, jeans, and sneakers completed her outfit.

"...mom, wherever you are, I just wanted to say, 'I really miss you...'"

"I miss her too." The girl spun around, startled to see her older 'step-sister' at the door to their bedroom.

"Oh... Hi Imaru..."

"Anna."

Greetings over, Imaru headed towards her bed and leapt on.

Anna's POV
I watched as Imaru came in, and shook my head. Her amethyst eyes were unnerving and she had straight light brown hair reaching to the middle of her back. Her outfit consisted of a violet jumpsuit, and a strange white hooded cloak held together with an amethyst-jeweled brooch.

She wasn't really my stepsister, I mean, we weren't even related! What she was kinda puzzled me, a 'Guardian...' Whenever I ask her about that, she just shrugged, and said, "Until one of the Light grows into their power, a Guardian must be assigned..." Then I looked out the window once more, remembering the bizarre lessons she gave me every week. There was one in particular that I remembered not too far ago, something about connecting... Oh yeah...

Memory

"Anna, it's about time I taught you how to be connected to the world."

"What do you mean by that?"

"Just listen. You must clear your mind, close your eyes, and clasp your hands as if in prayer."

I did so. "Then what?"

"Be patient. Think about what you want to be connected to, and their aura will come to you. Try me first."

"Um... Okay!" I concentrated on Imaru really hard, and very slowly, an amethyst aura entered my mind.

"Cool!"

'You don't need to speak aloud...although you can.'

"Holy crap!"

'Do you mind?'

'Oh sorry. But this is so cool!'

Imaru's laugh sounded softly in my mind, 'Yes it is. Connecting means speaking to something in the world with your mind. The reason you connected with me so easily is because you know me and my name. For strangers, you must seek their name before you can connect.'

'Wow...'

'And if you practice hard enough, you'll be able to sense others aura without connecting...but you won't be able to mind-speak with them.'

Memory Ends

"...Anna?"

I looked at her once more, and she continued. "You should get some sleep, school's tomorrow."

Nodding, I went to my bed and closed my eyes. Imaru is so strange... She acts like my sister, and I love her, but... Before she could finish that thought, Anna fell asleep.

Imaru's POV
I shut off the lights, and continued to keep an eye on Anna. Anna was so important, yet she did not know her worth... I want to tell her everything, but I can't... The reason her mother is gone... Why I am here... What she means to us all...

Imaru's charge turned over in her sleep, letting the moonlight enhance her features. I smiled, she was as lovely as her mother... Closing my eyes as well, I let dreams enfold me.

"Imaru, guard Anna with your life. She is an essential role to this era..."

"I know."

"Only she and one other can save the fate of two worlds..."

"I will guard her with my life."

"Her own fate will be jeopardized countless times...but in the end..."

"I'll be with her...always."

"The prophecy must be fulfilled... I trust you."

"...I won't fail you...Mother."

Next Morning

"YOU STUPID MORON! I THOUGHT I TOLD YOU TO BROOM THE FLOOR!!!"

"I DID!"

"YOU CALL THIS CLEAN!?" A distinct slap is heard, loud enough to wake the sleeping Guardian.

Rushing down there, I saw Anna's raging father, and a sobbing Anna on the floor... Swiftly running between them, I lifted up, and hugged Anna, while murmuring soothingly to her. "It's okay..."

Her father said from behind me, "Yes, hide behind that woman, you're so pathetic!"

Anna wiped her eyes fiercely, and replied venomously, "I don't need her, and I don't need you, dad! I HATE YOU!!" With that said, she retreated to her room.

Both of us stared after her in silence until I spoke, "...what kind of father are you...?" Then I followed Anna's fading footsteps.

(sniff) "I hate him...so much!"

"Anna..."

"I'm gonna run away! I hate him!!" (Sob)

"Anna...don't..."

"I'll run away with Shane! He's the only one my age that I can trust!!" Taking one more sob, she quickly began to pack her things into a backpack...including her crossbow.

I could not change her decisions so I remained quiet. But shortly after she finished, she turned towards me and pleaded, "Imaru... You're gonna come with me, right?? Please, you have to!"

"..."

"Please!"

"I will always be with you."

"Really!?" And she leapt to embrace me tightly, "Thanks Imaru..."

"Let me grab a few things, and then we'll go." That said, she packed a few necessities into her own backpack. Then she asked Anna, "You're sure about this?"

"Positive. I wanna get out of this place."

"Then lets go find your friend Shane."

Anna's POV
Finding Shane wasn't all too hard, since he lived across the street. The strangest thing was that he had a packed backpack as well... Shane had white hair, and red eyes, a weird look...although natural.

Imaru slowly walked over to the 18-year-old looking guy beside him. He had on a black cloak similar to Imaru's, although had an emerald eye-shaped brooch... His hair was coal black, and his eyes were a deep, dark emerald. They contemplated each other silently before saying at the same time, "Imaru." "Rain."

Shane grinned, and said to Anna, "He's my Guardian." She nodded, smiling as well, "Yup! Our Guardians have been guarding us for years..." She laughed at that. "I still wonder why..." He answered by staring up at the sky, "Well... We won't find out by just staying here! So lets go!" She giggled and they started walking off. Imaru and Rain quit talking, and watched them go.

"They're like siblings aren't they, Rain?"

"...yes."

Imaru sighed and began to walk towards them, Rain followed.

(Shing!) Light flared wildly from their brooches.

(Gasp) "Imaru! Shane!"

When aura shines out from stone...

The two kids spun around, as a demon suddenly appeared behind them. Rain scowled, baring fangs, "Ekaj!!!"

Beware the peril near...

Anna turned around, and screamed as the smiling Ekaj swiped a claw at her. "No!" Shane pushed her aside, and stared in horror as it came seeking death.

Heed the warning that is shone...

Rain touched palms with Imaru, and they grasped their brooches tightly. "Seitos!" Time seemed to slow for a minute, as everything faded away...

Be away with charges clear...

Well...It'll get better--I think...... Next chappie'll be better!! R&R If this confoozled you in any way, please feel free to ask questions!