Author email: ibebexcoco@hotmail.com
Category: Romance, Drama and Angst (kinda)
Keywords: Clef and Umi and Eagle
Spoilers: none
Ratings: PG-13, but may go up
Summary:
Strong, what is more to describe the Water Knight? But appearances are deceiving. Can you really prove she is? Hidden behind masks, it's a routine. Strong, that's what you can use to describe Eagle. In a coma for so long he still lives and hope is always present. When he wakes everything changes. Strong, another word to describe the Master Mage but is he really? All these spell and powers, does it really make you strong? Hidden behind books, he doesn't need to pretend. Hidden between something they don't need to pretend... pretend that they are strong.
Disclaimer:
This story is based on characters created and owned by Clamp. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Authors Note:
Character Pairings include Clef/Umi/Eagle triangle, Hikaru/Lantis, Fuu/Ferio and more when needed.
A new love in the dark
Now I know my dream will live on
I've been waiting so long
Nothing is going to tear us apart
And life is a road that I want to keep going
Love is a river, I want to keep flowing
Life is a road, now and forever, wonderful journey
I'll be there when the world stops turning
I'll be there when the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you
-- Wonderful Journey Anastasia
Chapter Five: Their Will
At the touch of dawn the group of three headed in different directions. "One was to head north to the fires, one west to the winds and the last to the seas. May the will of your soul guide you." Clef nodded farewell and let his eyes skip from one knight to another. Hikaru the Magic Knight of Fire was indeed positive and bubbly but when it comes to the matters of life and death her serious side took over. He was certain that she would be able to her soul goddess, Fiammetta. Her will to protect Cephiro as the pillar was enough encouraging. Rayearth would surely watch over her and so will Lantis but no doubt Hikaru was strong enough to watch over herself. Fuu, the Magic Knight of Windam was always the more quiet type. But yet she carried more strength and courage that one can credit for. As he turned his head to Umi, the Magic Knight of Selene he felt his heart give a jump. The light was shining upon her and at the angle she was in he saw her glow. He could almost picture her with angel wings sprouted from her back. She was by far the most strongest knight he knew. She was strong, physically and emotionally. Taking a deep breath, he watched as the group got onto their respective horses. Clef watch as the three knights gathered together in a circle.
"Well this is it, we're separating and we're going to get our soul goddesses." Umi said, looking forward. She was trying her hardest to keep her emotions at bay. But watching Hikaru cry tore her heart. "It's okay Miss Hikaru, it's not like we're not going to come back. We'll make it back here and then we'll be together again!" Fuu gave a forced smile even though her eyes were shining with unshed tears. Hikaru chocked back a sob and nods. "Promise that we'll make it back here okay? I can't go on without either one of you." Holding out a pinky finger, she was met with two others. "We promise, nothing will keep us apart from meeting again." Smiling, they parted and met with their partners.
"Are you okay Hikaru?" Lantis could see the fear of losing a friend in her eyes. For once out of the time she was here, he let the wall weaken. He didn't know what made him do it, maybe it was the way she looked. The innocent face he fell in love with when he first saw her. It could probably be the determination that shone in her eyes, even when her tears flow. Either way he was suddenly proud of her. Hikaru looked up in surprise at the gentle tone in his voice. She knew he created a little opening in his wall and she smiled. "I'm fine Lantis, let's go." Waving farewell, the Magic Knight of fire and her knight was off to the north where her soul goddess lies.
Fuu pointed her horse to walk toward Ferio, where they will then start on their quest. Giving a longing look back, she felt hot tears creep their way down their cheek. She sense Ferio's presence next to her, placing a hand onto her's to comfort her. Turning her body slightly, she rested her head on his shoulder. Crying for all it's worth, she looked up in time to see Hikaru and Lantis galloping into the distance. Quickly wiping away her tears, she smiled a bit at Umi and turned to head west with Ferio following close behind. 'Take care, both of you' was the only thought that rang through Fuu's mind as she went farther and farther from her friends.
"Well are you both ready?" Clef's voice echoed through the fields. Eagle gave a nod and got his horse into a gallop. Umi gave a final longing glance before riding her horse alongside with Eagle.
'Take care Umi ' Clef's thoughts were only heard by him and he wished he had the courage to say it out loud.
They continued to ride as the sun began to set and only stopped when Eagle had pleaded for her to rest. "Rest now Umi, we'll ride again in the morning." Umi looked at Eagle and nods. Taking out the equipment needed to prepare camp, Umi looked among the stars and sigh , Clef.
"Good night Hikaru." The red haired knight quickly glanced up from her food to see Lantis already in his tent and had closed it up. Hikaru carefully placed her food down and pulled her knees closer to herself. Staring into the fire she began to wonder if perhaps this quest was a good idea after all. Lantis and her would have some alone time, it would help re bond what they had before and perhaps even strengthen it. Giving a quick glance at his tent she let a smile slipped onto her face. True they didn't speak for the whole journey but yet she was peaceful to know that he's beside her side to protect her. All things will fall into place, it always does.
Fuu and Ferio stopped once the sun had set and they went to set up their respective shelter for the night. Fuu began to cook up a simple meal on the fire that they created earlier. "Fuu?" The gentle girl looked up with a smile plastered on her face, "Yes Ferio?" The green haired prince disappeared and in a flash was by her side, gently holding her. "Promise me that no matter what, you'll never leave me. You'll make it out of everything alive and we'll live happily ever after." Fuu turned away with a soft smile as a blush graced her face. "Oh Ferio, I can never bring myself to part with you." Ferio gave a low chuckle and with his free hand, he tilted Fuu's chin up. Meeting her gaze evenly, he leaned in and Fuu allowed him to gently kiss her on her lips.
"Good night my Fuu-chan" Fuu watched as Ferio went into his tent, "Good night Ferio" She walked silently to her tent and sighed, looking up at the stars she smiled. Two stars were shining extremely bright and it was so close that it could have been mistaken as one. Fuu closed her eyes contently as a gentle wind seem to swirl around her, caressing her softly. Her heart beat quietly but with a passion, a passion that was only for Ferio. At the mention of the cat eyed prince, Fuu gave a soft laugh before her lips turned upside down. If anything was to happen to him on this quest, she could never forgive herself but she has faith in him that he'll protect himself. With a pleasant sigh she entered her tent and dreamt pleasant fluffy dreams of her prince, Ferio.
"Umi, you should get some rest." The blue haired knight gave a quick glance at her companion before returning to stare at the ocean ahead of her. They had ride hard and raced to their destination, they had arrived to the vast ocean and continued along the shoreline. She hadn't planned to stop but Eagle had insisted that they rest. Giving a glance at her horse told her that they needed some rest too. Umi sighed and headed to find a good place to rest for the night. Eagle obediently followed, his gaze never wavering from Umi. His thoughts went off course and he found himself questioning about his relation with the blue eyed beauty. Was he something more or just at the border line? He wished to always be there for her, no matter what, he'll protect her. He made his vow silently as he followed Umi.
Umi gave an unsure glance at Eagle, who was eating quietly. He looked up and his eyes locked with Umi, an unknown spark flew from his eyes to hers. She felt the tingling sensation and quickly looked away. Closing her eyes she went into the safety of her tent, "Good night Eagle" Eagle smiled a bit at Umi's back, "Good night Umi" Eagle turned around as he heard the zipper closed. Umi sighed and frowned at the silhouette of Eagle. He had stopped eating and was simply staring up at the skies. She closed her eyes momentarily and a picture of Clef popped in. Quickly opening her eyes she growled, how could she be thinking of him of all times? Giving herself an imaginary kick she crawled into her sleeping bag, allowing sleep to carry her from reality to dreams.
Hikaru, Magic Knight of Rayearth
Hikaru looked up in shock and glanced around. Someone was calling her name, something was tingling in her. Believe The voice started to fade away as soon as Hikaru got up from her position. Shaking her head as if to think that she was hearing things she was about to laid down to sleep when she felt an aura close to her. It was unfamiliar and Hikaru got up to unzip her tent. Going as quietly as she could, she looked around her surroundings. The sun had just begun to peek it's way up from the horizon and the blue was a shade of the lightest blue with a tint of soft pink. Giving a quick glance toward Lantis's tent she followed the aura. Her mind wandered astray as her legs carried her to the strong feeling. How long will it be till they reach the place where her Soul Goddess slept? Taking an unnecessary deep breath she stretched a bit before a shock tingled through her. The feeling of magic had gotten stronger, more deeper and more magical. Heading toward it quickly she found her vision blacken as she fell onto the ground.
Lantis bolted up from his sleep as an uneasy feeling protested in him. "Hikaru" He softly whispered her name, afraid that he was going to wake the fire knight. He got out of his tent and frowned at the sight of an unzipped tent. "Hikaru?" He peeked inside and his frown deepen upon not seeing the red haired goddess. Giving a look around his surrounding, he shouted her name, worry laced in his voice. "Hikaru!"
Fuu, Magic Knight of Windam
Fuu's gentle eyes fluttered open and she sat up slowly, pulling her thin blanket up. She felt a gentle tug in her heart and she glanced confused around. Someone needed her, someone was causing this slight tingle that was coursing through her blood. She stepped out of her shelter into the upcoming morning and suppressed a yawn. Glancing around she felt another tug, it was as if to tell her to go toward that special direction. Not wanting to wake Ferio up from his comfortable slumber she followed the tug. As she closed in, the tugging got more urgent and more repeatedly. Fuu frowned a bit and was about to turn back when a sudden breeze of wind made her turn around. My dear knight, have faith Fuu knitted her eyebrows together in confusion, who was talking to her? She took a step toward the direction of the tugging and she gasped. Blackness overcame her and she fell silently to the ground.
Ferio sat up suddenly, his dream of Fuu in the back of his mind. Something felt wrong, something was out of place. He got up and peeked out of his tent. "Fuu? Are you awake yet?" Upon no answer he slipped out of his tent and headed toward hers, he gently zipped the entrance down and peeked in. The absence of his princess made his worry multiply. Quickly getting up he looked for any possible trace of Fuu's whereabouts. "Fuu! Where are you?" He waited for a reply but non came. Tears almost brimming, he yelled once more. "FUU!"
Umi, Magic Knight of Selece
Umi opened her eyes suddenly and got up cautiously, her senses all alert. She headed out of her tent and looked around, no one was there but she felt a presence for some odd reason. Shrugging it off she headed back to her tent but was once again startled by an unfamiliar presence. Miracles occur Umi growls and something inside of her was telling her to follow the tingling sensation that ran through her. She took a step forward and glanced back to make sure Eagle didn't stir from his sleep before taking a few steps forward. She sighs and walked faster. Heading toward the source, the sensation tingled more and rushes of emotions flooded through her heard, mind and soul. She closed her eyes in peace as she suddenly stopped and allowed the feeling to overcome her. She took a deep breath and opened her arms as if to welcome the feeling. Darkness engulf her and swallowed her whole as she fell to the ground gently.
Eagle scrambled out of the tent quickly, his heart was telling him that something had happened and that something is bad. Taking a quick look at Umi's halfway closed tent, he frowned slightly. "Umi! Are you still sleeping?" Eagle could almost slap himself for asking such a stupid question but upon not getting no reply he inched his way to her tent. "Umi! Come on, wake up." Eagle tapped lightly on the flap and sneaked a glance in. He ripped the tent entrance open as his sight fell on an empty tent. Scrambling up he looked around, worry etch in his flawless face. "Umi! Answer me Umi!" No reply, silence greeted him with an occasional chirp from neighboring birds. "Umi" Eagle's whisper was carried on silent wings and disappeared into the endless sky.
Hikaru stirred and she groans from the pounding in her head along with the aches that appeared in her bones. Sitting up she looked around, she squealed when she found herself in a cave with fire. To make matters worse, she was in the fire! Hikaru gave a confuse look and touched the flames, it danced around her finger tips as if they were tickling her. "I waited for you for a long time." Hikaru looked up and found herself face to face with a pair of intense eyes. They were a dark shade of red and his orange hair streaked with yellow created a bad boy look. He was in a red shirt that cling to him and black letter pants along with boots. Chains were all over him and in his hand was a sword. Smirking the guy headed for her, his sword swinging carelessly by his side. "Welcome Magic Knight to the Soul Goddess's Lair" Hikaru lifted her eyebrow in confusion, "Isn't a Soul Goddess a woman?" The guy stopped in his tracks and laughed. A glint appeared in his eyes as he replied, "She is"
Fuu opened her eyes calmly and observed her surroundings. Her eyes widen as she notice and realized where she was. The wind gently touched her skin and she looked around in fear. She was suspended in mid air, she closed her eyes afraid that she'll fall. "You won't fall my dear Knight" Fuu spinned around to meet a guy with amusing green eyes that seem to tease her. "Where am I? Who are you?" Fuu's voice traveled to the mysterious guy and a smile appeared on his face. "That will all be answered later." Fuu watched in wonder as the wind blew gently around him, his blond hair flowing behind him. It was up in a half ponytail and the rest flowing. He held a flute in his hand and he was in a cloak of soft green. He smiled at her and gestured her to follow him. Fuu sighs and placed one foot in front of the other, following him.
Blue eyes opened suddenly and Umi got up quickly. Taking a look around, she found herself in a cave and in water up to her waist. "Simply elegant" Umi turned to the source of voice and gasps. In front of her was a guy with the most beautiful eyes, it was a deep shade of blue that reminded her of the endless ocean. His hair was a sinful white color and it was all left flowing. He was in soft blue robes that seem white and in his hand was a staff. He seemed to float to her and tilted her head up to him. She watched with awe at the ethereal beauty before her, "Welcome my Knight to Ava's domain." Umi snapped out of her thoughts and growled. She pushed herself away from him and watched confused as a flicker of hurt appeared in his eyes. "Come with me, there are tests you must pass." Umi could only nod and followed the man in front of her.
"What's your name?" Hikaru looked up, hoping he would answer her. He merely glanced at her and continued forward. "Can't you at least tell me? I'm getting bored." The guy in front of her gave a smirk and stopped his walking, causing Hikaru to bump into him. "Ignatius" Hikaru gave him a smile and stretched out her hand. "My name is Hikaru." Ignatius gave a sad smile and nods, "Let us continue."
Fuu occasionally glanced at her companion and frowned a bit. "Is something bothering you Fuu?" Fuu looked up in surprise, "You know my name yet I don't know yours?" The guy sighs and gave her a little glance, "My name is Odin." Fuu smiles and bowed a bit, "Ohayo Odin" Odin merely smiled and walked on.
"Who are you?" Umi's question rang through the caves, echoing back to her. The guy in front of her looked back and waited for her to catch up but she stood her ground. "I'm Glyndwr the guardian of the Water Knight's Soul Goddess, Ava." Umi gave a faint nod. She cleared her throat, feeling the need to introduce herself. "My name-" Glyndwr interrupted before she finished, "I already know your name Umi, you don't need to tell me." Umi growled slightly, "How do you know my name?" Glyndwr gave a sad smile, "I was more than just the Guardian Umi, I was your past lover." Before Umi could reply, she was pushed into a room engulf once more in darkness.
[Authors Note] - Sorry people for not updating! I was sooooo busy with school! I'm alive! =] Enjoy this one because the next one will be long! Hope this is long enough ;]