Welcome everyone to the next chapter of Tenshi no Rei. In this chapter, I'll be introducing Rei's special ability. And during the story, I have a song. The song is called 'My Tomorrow'. It was originally sung in Japanese, but I have the english translation for it as well in the parenthesis.
Thank you to everyone who reviewed! It means so much to me!! So here are my comments:
Russa- I think Rei decided he was interested in the theatre when he saw the play.
Spellcaster Hikaru- I'm glad you finally decided to join BTW, I like how you're doing with that side story for this.
Rock Raider- I'm sorry that you don't like Rei/Proto. But technically, yaoi is well...something that you would put on adult What I'm doing is shounen-ai. I have no interest or desire to put any of this story on adult fanfiction... shudders I like your ideas for characters. Rest assured that they will come in later.
Kayono- Happy Birthday!! I know mine is only in two months. Then I can start driving. Watch out road!! insane laughter coughs . Anyways, you don't have to worry about my flamethrower unless you flame. But thankfully, you have never flamed and I am very thankful for that.
Chaos Kid- Yes I know it's a bit weird, but I liked it.
Windwingxs- I'm glad you're willing to read some of the parts that you may not like. Thank you for that.
Masterofwords- Yes I believe I warned everyone that there would be some strange behavior from Proto. Um... well I think I did...well, everyone knows now...
Crystalstorm21- Yes, I thought it was pretty funny when Proto blushed, since you really don't see that very often.
Aerith Queen of Cetra- Yes I am serious. Rei wants to join the theatre. It was a bit shocking huh?
AntiSora- snatches back her flamethrower and glares well, I'm glad you like the story
Firehedgehog- Yea well, I gave you a very nice sneak preview of the chapter today. I think that makes up for it.
Anime Master ZERO- Just a question I was wondering, why would Rei join World three if they're the ones who killed him as Lan? But I think the ending took a lot of people by surprise. Including myself.
Black RoseL Me- I bet you did see it coming. Now all we need is for Fire-chan to write another omake for this chapter.
I'm sorry everyone that it took so long for this chapter to come out. I was battling the horrible thing called writers block. But I finally managed to lift it enough for myself to write this chapter. So please enjoy and R&R!
Tenshi no Rei
Spring Lily
Chapter 13- Rei's Secret Ability Revealed
Saa Ima koso hashiridase Chizu ni wa nai basho e
Osoreru mono nante nani mo nai
(C'mon, start running now, to a place that's not on maps)
(Things to be afraid of, there are none)
Rei sat on the ground, reading a book. Actually, it was a script. It was a script of the play 'Romeo and Juliet'. A few days ago, when Protoman took him to the theatre to watch the play 'Annie', Rei saw a sign advertising for new actors. Rei of course, jumped at the opportunity to join the theatre.
Chiisa na mune ni wa Yuuki dake tsume konde
Ame no naka Hitorikiri
(Only courage can be put into a little chest)
(In the rain, I'm alone)
Yesterday was the day that Rei was finally able to gather enough courage to try out for the theatre. Goodness, when he tried out, he had been so nervous! He was surprised that the head director couldn't see how badly his legs were shaking. Surprisingly, the audition went shockingly well. When Rei finished, he was handed a script to study. The director only said that he had definitely made the theatre team, but did not say what part. Rei was only told that he would receive an email that would explain his part and when to show up for practice.
Rei looked around where he sat. He was alone. Good. That was the way he liked it. He stood up and practiced saying some lines.
Poketto no naka wa karappo da keredo
Watashi wa mae dake mite iru
(The insides of my pockets are empty)
(But I'm only looking forward)
'I doubt I got a very big part. I doubt I'm really that good enough to get a big part. I'll probably just be a background person. Heh, well, even those parts are important!' Rei thought to himself.
Michi no tobira hiraite Sekai no mukougawa e to
Susume Susume Mou mayowanai
(Open the unknown door to the other side of the world)
(Advance, advance, I'm not lost anymore)
Rei found himself a bit uncomfortable practicing in the Sci-Lab area. Like, what if someone was watching him right now or something? Maybe they would think that he was silly or stupid.
'I know! I'll go to my secret area!' Rei thought to himself and ran towards a portal and stepped through it.
In the shadows, a very concerned and curious Megaman watched everything.
Saa Ima koso hashiridase Chizu ni wa nai basho e
Osoreru mono nante nani mo nai
(C'mon, start running now, to a place that's not on maps)
(Things to be afraid of, there are none)
Megaman followed Rei. He had to admit, the silver navi was quite quick. A couple of times, Megaman nearly lost sight of Rei.
A couple of times, a strong virus would appear and attack Rei. During those times, Megaman prepared to show himself in case the other navi needed any help. But surprisingly enough, he didn't. Rei easily deleted the viruses. He then did something that confused Megaman. Rei, as well as picking up some zenny, he also collected the junk data left behind.
After about five minutes of Megaman following Rei and Rei deleting viruses and collecting junk data, Rei finally stopped. Megaman hid in a nearby shadow so that he could see what Rei was doing, but Rei couldn't see him. Rei muttered something under his breath a hidden portal appeared!
Ashita wo tsukuru no wa Ima shika nai kara
Tobitate Haruka naru my tomorrow
(Because it's only the now that can create tomorrow)
(Take off, My faraway Tomorrow)
Without hesitation, Rei jumped through. Megaman, whom was very curious by now, also jumped through before the portal closed. When Megaman opened his eyes, he was shocked beyond belief. In front of him was a grassy field covered by flowers. Rei was lying down on the grass fiddling a bit with the junk data he had collected.
Megaman watched as suddenly the junk data turned into a bunch of 1's and 0's. Rei took part of the 1's and 0's and seemed to move them around. It glowed a bit then a white bird appeared and flew away. Rei watched it fly and laughed slightly. Megaman was astounded. He knew every navi had their own special ability. But Megaman had never guessed that this was Rei's special ability. He never guessed that Rei could manipulate data!
Biru no tanima kara Kaze ga fukinuketeku
Hoshi sae mo Kieta yoru
(From the valley of buildings, the wind blows through)
(On a night when even stars disappeared)
A slight wind blew through the field. Rei closed his eyes and relaxed feeling the wind against him. Megaman realized at this point that Rei must have created this entire place. He probably built it because he missed the real world and wanted something that reminded him of it. Rei then took the rest of the data that was broken down and reformatted it as well. It became a small red ball the Rei threw in the air and caught.
Nigirishimeta te wa Furuete iru kedo
Watashi wa sora wo miageteru
(My clenched hands are trembling)
(But I'm looking up at the sky)
"Rei?" Megaman asked, stepping out of the shadows. Rei dropped the ball and spun around. He calmed down slightly, seeing as it was only Megaman.
"How did...how did you get here? Only I know the password for this place." He said. Megaman looked down slightly.
"I saw you leaving and I followed you here. I'm sorry if you didn't want me to know about this place." Megaman said. Rei sat down in the grass and Megaman went over to him and sat down next to him.
"No, it's alright. I should have figured that someone would find this place someday. I just wasn't sure as of when that someone would. But I guess I'm glad it was you and not someone else."
Nagareru toki no naka de Hontou ni hoshii mono wo
Tsukame Tsukame Tamerawazu ni
(In the flowing time, to the things that I truly want)
(Hold on, hold, unhesitatingly)
"Why is that, Rei?" Megaman asked. Rei sighed a bit, holding onto the ball.
"Because you'd the person who'd probably understand how I feel. You'd probably understand more than anyone else." Rei said. Megaman could tell that the younger navi was truly sad on the inside. What if his cheerfulness...was only a façade?
"Will you tell me how you feel? Because I want to help you if you're sad." Rei nodded.
"I guess I'm a bit sad... but I just... I miss the real world, Hub! I want to go back! I miss all my old friends and my home and everything!" Rei exclaimed and clung to Megaman, sobbing. Megaman was a bit surprised by the fact that Rei was crying on him and that he had called him his human name. Megaman gently patted Rei's back.
Toumei na kagayaki ga Watashi wo tsutsumu hi ga kuru
Kitto kitto Kawareru kara
(The day when the clear brilliance will envelope me will come)
(Because surely, surely, I'll be able to change)
"It's alright, Lan. After all, you were raised in the real world. It's only natural that you would miss it. Who knows? Maybe someday, Papa will find a way for you to return to the real world." Megaman said with a reassuring smiled. Rei looked up with a slight sniff. The use of his human name seemed to also help calm him down.
"Do you...do you really think so? Do you really think Papa might be able to?" Rei looked up hopefully at his older brother. Megaman nodded.
"I'm sure he'll be able to." Megaman said.
"Thank you, Megaman." Megaman nodded. Just then, one of the white stripes on Rei's helmet flashed, alerting him of an email.
"Just a moment. I have an email." Rei opened the email and blinked. His jaw dropped in shock and he passed out. Just before passing out, Rei closed the email. Megaman caught Rei before he hit the ground.
"Rei!" He exclaimed. Little did Megaman know, the mail was actually good news. This is what the email read.
To: Rei
From: The Theatre Company
Subject: Your part
Message: Congratulations, Rei. You have been accepted into the Theatre Company. The first play we shall be performing, as you know, is Romeo and Juliet. You shall be playing the role of Romeo. Please attend rehearsal in two days, the 21st of June, to meet the other cast and learn more about your part. We look forward to seeing your performance then.
Saa Ima koso hashiridase Eranda kono michi wo
Yoku nita mono nante Hoshikunai
Mirai wo tsukuru no wa Watashi dake dakara
Mezamero Atarashii My Tomorrow
Saa Ima koso hashiridase Eranda kono michi wo
Yoku nita mono nante Hoshikunai
Mirai wo tsukuru no wa Watashi dake dakara
Mezamero Atarashii My Tomorrow
(C'mon, start running now, on this path that I chose
Not something that looks like it, I wouldn't want that
Since only I can create the future
Wake up, My new Tomorrow
Start running now, on this path that I chose
Not something that looks like it, I wouldn't want that
Since only I can create the future
Wake up, My new Tomorrow)
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