Air: Finding the White Winged Girl
Disclaimer: I, xiaohitsugaya, do NOT own the anime AIR and is not associated with the creators and/or publishers of Air. This story is based on the anime AIR with the storyline belonging to me. Misuzu, Yukito, etc, however, belong to the creators of Air.
Between Hikito, Unknown, and Author
Hikito: Xiao-sensei, who's at the door?
Xiao: In due time you'll see. I've been getting so many emails about what's going to happen, who's at the door, what the story and blah and more blah that it finally gave me the motivation to continue. I was going to stop and start up a one shot to fill everyone else's content but those emails just piled up so high that I've irritated … -glances off towards the unknown-
Unknown: Don't forget about that one single email that really made this chapter …
Xiao: Don't remind me. Well, someone asked for longer chapters – and here we are … A LONGER CHAPTER! Also, he or she wanted me to explain the small main summary of AIR TV … that explains why the girl explains it to Hikito.
Hikito: Where's mommy?
Chapter Four
Hikito swung the door opened and gasped at the dark, cloaked figure that stood in front of him.
"Well, been a long time since I've seen you, Hikito-kun," the figure said.
"That voice … no way! Shahira-sama!" Hikito cried, recognizing the familiar face.
Shahira smiled and stepped into the house.
"I've heard from neighbors that your mother doesn't seem to be around … since yesterday. What happened?" Shahira asked.
"I don't know …" Hikito mumbled, "all I know is mother disappeared and a girl with white wings talked to me. Told me that mother is in big trouble and I need to find someone who will accompany me to the Ruins of Duran … I'm scared! What should I do, Shahira-sama?"
"The Ruins of … Duran? That place holds the very secret of the story that is about Yukito and Misuzu … how interesting," Shahira said.
"Shahira-san … I don't really remember that story; the one about Yukito and Misuzu. Could you tell it to me? Maybe the story will give us a clue!" a desperate Hikito quickly said, trying to break the silence that was forming between them.
Shahira nodded, and then she opened her mouth and began to weave the story of Yukito and Misuzu with the sound of her voice.
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It all began when a young man by the name of Kunisaki Yukito, a traveler, came to a small seaside town. He was in search of the girl with the white wings that was lost up in the clouds, in the sky. In that town, he met a girl named Misuzu. She was just like the girl whom was described to him when he was young. The sad, lonely, girl with white wings. As time passed, Misuzu began to want to play with Yukito. The only problem was that whenever Misuzu tried to befriend someone; she would go into a phase of non-stop crying. That was the unfortunate effect of being the reincarnation of the sad and lonely white winged girl from a thousand years ago. In the end, Yukito sort of … "sacrificed" himself in a way to help Misuzu. However, his desperate attempts did not help her. Misuzu disappeared into the sky …
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"And this," Shahira said, "is the story. Doesn't seem to have anything to do with the Ruins of Duran, Hikito-chan."
Hikito sighed. "Why couldn't Misuzu have told me more?" Hikito wondered.
"Misuzu! You talked to the white winged girl named Misuzu? H-How is that possible?" Shahira's voice full of shock and surprise.
Suddenly, a knock came at the door. Shahira and Hikito swerved around.
"Who could that possibly be?" Shahira whispered. Hikito shrugged.
Bang Bang Bang
"Hikito-chan! Please, open the door!" a high, squeaky voice called out.
"Does that voice seem familiar?" Shahira looked at Hikito questioningly.
Hikito shook his head. Shahira kept her mouth shut and, wordlessly and quietly, walked to the door.
"Whose there?" Shahira said in a voice very similar to Hikito's mother.
"Mrs. Hotaru? My goodness; everyone in the neighborhood said that you had disappeared! Hah, what rumors those are," the voice muttered.
"I'm not Mrs. Hotaru. I am Miss Delphene Shahira Kiseki," Shahira's voice reverted back to her own.
"The one and only Miss Kiseki is in town? Impossible!" a shocked voice replied.
Hikito stood by confused. What was he to do? Was he to ask who it was and tell Shahira to open the door or just let Shahira take care of the problem?
"I have urgent news," the voice said urgently, suddenly becoming busy-like.
"What does it involve?" Shahira said coolly.
"An earthquake will hit very soon! It was foretold by one of the priests. You must get all your precious belongings and head to the shelters before dawn of this day next week!" the voice sounded like a whisper and Hikito had to strain to hear.
Shahira's eyes widen. Could it really be true? At a time as urgent as this an earthquake had to appear? Shahira's mouth opened slightly.
"This cannot be happening …" Shahira said quietly. What was she to do?
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Author's Note: Well … longer then usual. I know it was mostly talking but the next chapter will be a new arc to this story. This means that there will actually be ACTION! The next chapter, hopefully, will be released sometime next week or the week after. Enjoy!
January 22, 2006