Separate Worlds:
Chapter 1: Old Memories & A New Face
Current setting: Tokyo
This is 4 years after the end of the 2nd season.
As the morning sun rose over Tokyo, things usually started the way they usually do in most countries, people going about their business, kids playing around & finishing up the remainders of the school year, always alive with activeness. For Hikaru & her friends however, it was totally different. Sure she & her friends were heading to school as well, considering that their high school year was almost over, their exams were already finished, yet this time…she felt a bit, unhappy. For she & her friends knew that their time together was starting to come to a close & that they would have to move away from each other. As she ascended to the top, a lot of things were starting to run through her mind.
'Out of all these days…this has got to be the hardest day of my life,' thought Hikaru. 'After all we've experienced together…visiting Cephiro, seeing different faces. Still…I do feel sorry for Princess Emeraude.'
By the time she arrived at the top, Umi & Fuu were already there.
"Hikaru-san…osoi," said Umi.
"Gomen nasai, Umi-chan, Fuu-chan. Just…a lot of things going on my mind right now," replied Hikaru.
"Daijoubu, Hikaru-san?" asked a concerned Fuu.
"Hai," answered Hikaru.
"Iie…daijoubu ja nai," said Umi. "You're always saying that. But I know something's wrong."
"It's just that…this might be…our last time we see each other like this," answered Hikaru.
Umi's face softened & realized that she was right. Fuu agreed.
"Sou ne. I guess…we'll just have to make the best of it," answered Fuu.
"You know…it's kinda funny. That this is where it all began for us," answered Hikaru. Umi & Fuu knew exactly what she was referring to.
"Ah. It's as if it was only yesterday," said Umi.
"Yet times have changed…for all of us. We matured as time went by, yet…there were also so many things that we learned about Cephiro," answered Fuu.
"Sou ne," answered Hikaru. A few seconds later, her expression went back into sadness, Umi & Fuu noticed it again.
"Doushita? Hikaru-san?" asked Fuu.
"It's just…I'm going to miss them a lot. Presea, Clef, Gardina, Lafarga, everyone," said Hikaru.
"Yeah, I know what you mean," answered Umi, sadly.
"We've made so many friends during our time there. It is going to be hard to say goodbye to them," answered Fuu.
"I think we should go visit them…one last time…before we go," said Umi.
"I couldn't agree more," said Hikaru.
As the 3 girls held hands, the gateway to Cephiro opened & the girls entered. Meanwhile…a young boy & his partner watched the whole ordeal from below, a few feet away from Tokyo Tower.
"This is exactly what I saw in my dream…but…for it to become a reality…that's something else," said the boy.
He had white hair & green eyes, & was wearing a brown uniform, a black tie, & a white suit. His partner was a small winged lion that always accompanied him wherever he went.
"Something tells me that my old enemy is beyond that gateway, Tsuki-sama," said the small winged lion.
"How certain are you, Hikari?" asked Tsuki.
"Wakanai. I'm just…sure," answered Hikari.
"Whatever you say, aibou," said Tsuki.
When the 3 girls arrived in Cephiro, Ferio, Presea, & Ascot were waiting for them, all with smiles on their faces.
"It's good to see you all again," said Fuu.
"Same here," answered Presea.
"Sorry to rush things here, girls…but…Master Mage Clef needs to talk to you 3. It seems another presence was sensed here. It means that another enemy is here," answered Ferio.
"Another enemy? Who could it be this time?" asked Umi.
"All will be revealed in due time. Now please…this way," said Ferio, escorting the 3 girls to the room where Clef resided in.
As soon as they entered, the 3 girls noticed that Clef's face looked a bit serious, so they knew something was wrong.
"I'm sorry to interrupt your arrival, girls. But there's something that you need to know," said Clef.
"We know that there's another enemy here. Ferio already told us. Have you guys any clue as to who it might be?" asked Hikaru.
"We're not sure. Lantis informed me of this new presence. I was surprised when I found out where it was located," answered Clef.
"So…where is it?" asked Umi.
Clef raised his staff, & showed the girls the map of Cephiro, as well as where the lair of this new enemy was. The girls were surprised & shocked when they found out where it actually stood & what it was under.
"It's below us!" asked a surprised Hikaru.
"But…how is that possible?" asked Umi.
"Wakanai. Yet something tells me that this fight is going to involve someone else. We're just not sure who this new foe is or what he wants," answered Clef.
Meanwhile, back on Earth, Tsuki continued to stare at the tower, knowing that something…different was causing his curiosity to grow. Hikari knew this expression very well & knew it could only mean one thing.
"I know what you're thinking…and no," said Hikari.
"Nani?" wondered Tsuki.
"No go," said Hikari, who then backed away a few steps, only to have Tsuki scoot a bit closer.
"Um…what was that?" asked Tsuki.
"No go. No see, no want, no go," answered Hikari.
"Oh come on now…don't tell me you're scared," guessed Tsuki.
"We just don't know what's beyond that gateway," said Hikari.
"But you just said that…" started Tsuki. "If that's the way you want it…then I'll leave you behind."
"Matte…Tsuki-sama…I was just kidding," said Hikari.
"Yeah…uh-huh…riiiiight," said Tsuki.
"Seriously," answered Hikari.
"Ok…ok. Calm down. You really need to lighten up," said Tsuki.
"And you need to learn when to take a joke," said Hikari.
"Actually aibou…the joke's on you. You were the one that started to chicken out," said Tsuki.
"Oooooo…I'll get you for that," said Hikari, who then changed to her other form, a white lioness w/huge wings & pounced on Tsuki.
"Hey…take it easy. I was just joking," said Tsuki. "Let me up."
"Yeah right…how am I supposed to know that you're not trying to trick me?" asked Hikari.
"Because if you don't let me up right now…no more sour treats for you," answered Tsuki.
"Awww man," complained Hikari, as she helped him up.
Just then…a huge flash of light appeared from the tower, nearly blinding both Tsuki & Hikari & felt a huge suction force.
"What's going on?" yelled Tsuki.
"I'm not sure…but it looks like were being sucked into the gateway," answered Hikari.
"I noticed that," yelled Tsuki.
Despite their effort to hang on to something, they both got sucked in & sent into Cephiro. When they arrived however, they were quite surprised as to what it looked like. A huge crystal like castle was standing in front of them. Hikari was in her winged lioness form, carrying Tsuki on her back.
"It kinda reminds me of those water fountains I have at home," said Tsuki.
A few seconds later…Hikari's expression changed, when she suddenly noticed something below the castle. Tsuki noticed this immediately.
"Doushita, Hikari-san?" asked Tsuki.
"I thought I just felt another presence somehow," she answered.
"Doko?" asked Tsuki, as he looked around.
Meanwhile, back in the castle, Clef & the others then noticed Tsuki & Hikari's arrival. Hikaru & her friends were just as confused as the others were.
"Who is that & what exactly is he riding on?" asked Umi.
Just then, Mokona appeared & landed on Hikaru's head.
"Pu, pu pu pu, pu , puu, puu, pu, pu," the fluffball answered. (It seems to be looking for the same thing you guys are looking for).
"Really? But…how did it get here? And what is it looking for?" wondered Hikaru.
"I'm surprised that you can still understand what that thing is saying, Hikaru-san," said Umi.
"Well…if you didn't summon the person here, Hikaru-san…then that leaves only one left," said Fuu.
Then they all looked at Mokona.
"Pu, pu, puu," it said sheepishly. (Uh-oh…I'm in trouble).
"Demo…doushite…Mokona?" asked Hikaru.
"Puu, pu, pu, puu, pu," it answered. (Well…one thing's for certain. He'll need our help later.)
"He says that this person will need our help later," answered Hikaru.
"But…that still doesn't explain why he's here & what for," said Presea.
"Puu, pu, puu, pu," it answered. (That's because…this is his fight.)
"What did he say?" asked Fuu.
"He says that this is his battle," answered Hikaru.
Just as those words came out of her mouth, the whole room was silenced with complete shock.
Clef was stunned, Presea was surprised, Ferio was completely confused. Umi & Fuu were the same.
"Demo…if this is his fight…then why were we summoned here in the first place?" asked Umi.
Meanwhile…10 feet below the castle of Cephiro…in a dark cave, was a serpent like fortress 5 stories high. At the top of the castle, a hooded figure was watching from his viewing crystal.
"Heh…………………………so……the whole party's here," he said.
A few seconds later, a serpent soldier interrupted his concentration.
"Ssssshhhhhhhhhhhall we go give them a visit, massssssssssssster?" the soldier hissed.
"There'sssssss no need to russsssshhhh thingssss. We'll go……when the time is right," the master answered.
"Yesssss Ryu-ssssama," it hissed, & then left.
Then the master of the snakes turned back to his viewing crystal, watching Tsuki & Hikari make their way to the castle.
"I ssssupossse a little bit of fun wouldn't hurt," he said, snapped his fingers, & sent one of his flying double-headed serpents to distract the 2 visitors.
Back in the castle of Cephiro, Clef & the others were still trying to understand & figure out the reason why Tsuki & his partner were here…& what type of foe were they facing. As if things couldn't get more complicated enough…the ground suddenly started to shake, & the ground 10 feet away from where the castle was, gave way, causing a huge, 5 foot in length, double-headed winged serpent to pop out of the ground, which also caused Hikari to lose control of her flying, & Tsuki to be thrown off & caused both of them to spiral towards the ground at a fast rate.
The 3 girls & the others were all shocked & surprised at the same time. Hikaru tried to leave, but Clef held her back with his staff.
"But…we can't just leave them there. He needs our help," said Hikaru.
"But we don't know what that thing is capable of," answered Clef.
"Well it's a lot better than just having to sit & wait," said Hikaru.
"I agree. I'm going too," said Umi.
"Same here," said Fuu.
Then the girls were sent into another dimension, this time…where their rune gods (mashin), were waiting.
"Legendary Magic Knights…another battle has ensued. And an ally is in need of our assistance," said Windom.
"Will you don us again & head straight into battle?" asked Rayearth.
"Of course I will," said Hikaru.
"We must help him & defend Cephiro," said Umi.
"My decision's final," answered Fuu.
"We will fight to defend," answered the 3 girls.
"Then don us…Legendary Magic Knights…and defend Cephiro once again," said Rayearth.
The 3 girls entered the mashin & charged off into the battlefield, where their enemy waited for them.
Done…for the moment. First time I had a cliffhanger at this point. I'll explain the whole ordeal as soon as I get some work finished up. So…what'd ya think? Like it? Hate it? Send me your thoughts. I'll accept suggestions…but not bad comments. Anyway…the whole ordeal between my characters & Cephiro will be revealed in my next chapter… "New Battles…Double the Confusion: Hikari's story".
Here's some terms I used:
Osoi - Late
Gomen nasai - I'm sorry
Doushita - What's wrong?
Daijoubu - I'm all right (Are you all right?)
Iie - No
Hai - Yes
Ja nai - used as a negative
Hontou - really (also used as a question)
San - referred to as Miss (mostly female)
Sama - referred to with a higher rank/owner/master
Chan - used when referring to a friend
Wakanai - I don't know
Nani - What?
Doko - Where?
Demo - But
Matte - wait
Sou ne - That's true
Aibou - partner
Note: If I'm missing anything that in there...feel free to tell me. And if there's anything wrong with the translation/meaning...feel free to tell me. (We all make mistakes, ya?)
