Reverie

Based on the TV series GANTZ by Studio Gonzo

A/N: I won't spoil the story, although this topic isn't the most revered on I impose a great comeback for myself. Please enjoy and use your imagination… I want to commend Korono Kei on his smashing story on as well, he did a great job…

Also, when reading, try to listen to the song "We Wont Get Fooled Again" by The Who

So without further adieu… Reverie

DisClaimeR: I don't own Gantz, but admire it truly.

Prologue

"A moment of pain, and then the rush"

Eric felt the blood rush out of the open wound in his stomach. Although the pain had subsided, just an adrenalin rush which made him feels as if he were in a dream. For one moment he was in complete bliss, he forgot about the psycho with the gun, the screaming students nearby… he didn't care about his late paper, his concerned parents, friends… his death came peacefully, he dropped to his knees and looked up into the absolute blue sky, and a beautiful pure smile came upon his face… his eyes dilated and his head lowered slowly… he stooped peacefully on his knees in the park, like a child of god…

Chapter I

"Eric, it's guy, you coming to school today?" Eric held the phone to his ear "Yea, I'm really tired though… I hate that place." He responded while he slung his pack over his shoulder. "Ok, see you there Eric…" Eric hung up the phone and headed for the door. Eric was seventeen, a normal high school student in Portland Oregon. He lived with his uncle, who was a drunk… Eric was an honest kid with no social problems, although he was depressed about his uncle. His girlfriend, Jenna, who had been a good childhood friend was a sweetheart to him, but had her own secrets.

Eric walked to school, it was cold, but not yet winter. He sat in classes, like any normal kid, skipped sometimes but not often. He was planning on hanging with his friends in the park near the school until dark to fool around with his girlfriend. On the way to lunch he waved to his best friend James, and gave a peck on Jenna's cheek. Lunch, like usual was nothing interesting. His last two classes were boring but when the last bell rang he was out the door.

He walked, arm around Jenna, to the park. "So, what's going on tonight?" Jenna smiled at Eric, his hair was long and in his face. He brushed it away and kissed her softly, James, who was watching from the park entrance grinned. "Well, well! Look at the lovers… come on, let's go." They followed James into the park, which was a Frisbee golf course as well. The couple including James and his girlfriend conversed, but didn't notice the three figures walking up to them. Eric turned around and noticed they were surrounded by hooded strangers. "Can we help you?" The strangers grabbed Eric and James. The girls plead for the hooded strangers to let eric and james go… although the hooded ones were determined. "You fucking son of a bitch… You stole from me last week" said one of the hooded ones to James, who whimpered for his life. "I didn't! I swear!" The hooded hid hit him in the face, which in turn began a small stream of blood from his nose. Eric shook nervously, wondering every moment if his life would come to an end.

The argument went on for a few moments, but was abruptly ended when a separate hooded stranger pulled a small hand gun from his zipper jacket and blew a hole through James's head. Eric was trapped in that split second when the mussel flash flared and his best friend's head jerked back, emitting a mist of red. Eric covered his face with his arms. He tried screaming, but no sound came out… he became weak and put his arms down… the girls were clenching each other nearby. Eric was stone solid, he was scared, confused and everything else. The gun pointed at him slowly… he made his repents, and gulped down his fear. His eyes glazed but fixed on the barrel. He was startled by the muzzle flash, his face felt warm and bright. The world around him was enveloped by the flash and all worries grew into wonder… he didn't feel the bullet, no pain, no fear… but he could still feel the ground beneath him. He felt moisture, a slight breeze and his breathing was normal… his hands felt his knees. Finally he opened his eyes…