Chapter 2: The Girl from a Different World
So, this is my new chapter! I'm still thinking up stuff as we go, so far I've only got some romance scenes. I need to make some action scenes. Also, I only got ONE review! A lot of you had put this story on your alerts and favorites. Well, I like reviews just as much as I like those, so please REVIEW!
ralf07- Yea, the chapter before was SUPPOSED to be like Saito and Louise's encounter. But I promise that the beginning will only seem like the series, but the rest will be different. So just stay tuned~! (Wow, I just sounded like a tv commercial for a new tv movie).
By the way, the name before the story begins tells you what POV the chapter is in. Also, for previews of the next chapter, you can just go to my profile, and it'll be on there.
DISCLAIMER!: I DO NOT OWN ZERO NO TSUKAIMA! Just the OCs, but there's a lot to list them all, so yeah.
Enjoy~!
Mizuki
Where am I? I looked around. Everything was black and white, like I was watching an old movie. The buildings looked fancy as if made for the rich. Nothing like the buildings of Tokyo that I was so used to. The streets were deserted, but for some reason, I assumed that there once was a war there. A huge building stood out, it looked almost like a castle.
For some unknown reason, I was drawn to it. Without realizing it, I had walked to the castle-like building. In front of the building was a man and a boy. The boy seemed to be holding some sort of animal that I guessed was a black rabbit.
The man wore a black jacket that went up to his ankles, a black (which I assumed since everything is in black & white) polo, white pants, and black boots and gloves. The boy, who looked to be about 11-12 years old, was crying. The man smiled a sad smile as he bent down to look at the boy eye to eye.
I could not hear anything. It was as if everything was muted. I just watched and tried to understand what was happening.
The man laid his palm flat as a electric blue ball of light appeared from it, which was the only color I had seen so far that wasn't black or white. He handed the boy the ball of light. The boy, who had eventually stopped crying, looked at the ball curiously.
The man said something, though all I could see was his lips moving. The boy nodded his head and close his eyes. Soon, the ball of light floated to the boy's chest and seemed to be absorbed into it. The boy finally opened his eyes and smiled at the man, who patted him on the head.
The man then took the black bunny from the boy's hands and the bunny transformed into a girl, who looked the same age as the boy. She had long black hair that were half up half down, in two pigtails. She wore a black skirt and a black sweater. She wore black boots and long black socks that went to her thighs.
The man smiled at the girl, who opened her eyes for what felt like the first time. The little girl looked up at the man curious, almost examining the man. The man said a few more word (that were deaf to my ears) before touching the girl's forehead, chest, palms and back of the hands. The places he had touched began to glow, and weird shapes began to place themselves on each touched body part.
After the glowing had stopped, the man reached into his pocket. He took out a chain with a floral shaped pendant dangling from it. It also looked to have some sort of gem, but its hard to tell what kind since everything is black and white. The man put it around the girl's neck, while saying a few more words I would never get to hear.
The man smiled again and turned back to the boy. The man ruffled the boy's hair before kissing his forehead. The boy, though with tears in his eyes, smiled back at the man. The boy then took the girl's hand and guided her away from the man and towards me.
The two kids seemed oblivious to my presence. Just as the girl walked right through me, a feeling of warmth spread throughout my whole entire body. My eyes seemed to widened, and I suddenly felt a warm feeling in my hand. Like someone was holding my hand. I turned to see who it was. It was the boy, who turned into a whole different person right before me. The boy looked older, around my age probably. The face, however, was unclear.
And for some reason, I didn't want to let go of his hand.
I opened my eyes to see I was staring at the ceiling. Not only that, I was on the floor too. I must have fallen off the bed. I stared at the ceiling with a dazed look. I guess that was a dream. It felt so real. If I didn't know any better, I would've believe that it actually happened.
I groaned as I sat up. There's no use of just lying on the floor. I'm too awake to go back to sleep.
Lazily, I started dressing up, still in a daze. My dream wouldn't leave my mind. Just who exactly were they? And why a black rabbit? That's like my main symbol. I don't know why, but I've always been drawn to the black rabbit. It's my nickname in school. Maybe that's why I was dreaming of a black rabbit. How bizarre. But for some reason, I couldn't shake off the feeling that something badis going to happen today...
I was still in a daze as I was putting my black shorts on. It wasn't too short, just stopping in mid-thigh. I put my black and white striped socks on that went a little above my knees. After putting on black tank top with a silver lining on the sleeves and neckline over my violet t-shirt, I slipped on my black zip up coat that, like my tank top, also had silver lining on the collar part and on the cuffs. My zip up coat nearly covered my whole body, but stopped at my thighs, my shorts sticking out just a bit. I put on my black fingerless gloves on and tied my long, chestnut brown hair in a bun.
I always wanted to cut it short, but my mom loves my long hair. She only cuts it once a year, and she always cuts when it's just above my behind. Right now, it's only halfway down my back. After putting it in a bun, I tucked the bun in my black and white cap (the back and lid was black and the front part was white) with a crossbones design only that it was a black rabbit instead on skulls. Only a few strands of hair and my bangs were the only hair that stayed out of the hat.
I picked up my black messenger bag and my usual black combat boots as I headed downstairs.
Once I was downstairs, I saw Mom cooking breakfast, while Dad sat on the table reading the newspaper. On the front page, it seems that they are still looking for that guy who stole a military plane. You'd think after 17 years they would have found him already or even given up. What was his name? Hino? No. Hikagi? No, that's not it... Oh well, it'll come to me eventually. To think that he's been missing for 3 years only to return, steal a military plane, then disappear again. I swear, it's like he disappeared off the face of the planet.
"Morning, mom, dad." I said as I sat next to Dad. He put down the paper to take a sip of his coffee.
"Morning, Mizu. What are you planning to do today, since it is your birthday." Hmm.Good question. I'm 16 now. I could probably hang out with Arisa or fix my cellphone or get my skateboard some new wheels. Maybe even all of the above...
"Probably get my phone fixed first." I decided as my dad nodded. My mom turned around and scowled at me.
"Hats off when sitting at the table, Mizuki." I pouted but followed her orders nonetheless. Putting my hat on the table, I started adding some mini-omelets in my bowl of rice. I also added a slice of the grilled fish.
"Itadakimasu!" I said as I began to eat.
After finishing breakfast, I put my bowl in the sink and headed toward the door.
"Mizuki, wait." I turned around to see Mom holding a bag. "Happy birthday, sweetheart."
I took the bag and opened it. Inside was a brown leather-bound book that had some gold ancient writing style on the cover, though, the letters were a bit faded which made it hard to read. All I could make out was 'Secret' and the letter 'F'. Hmm, interesting. Very interesting indeed.
"I know how you love old books, so we came across that at an antique book shop and decided to buy it for you." Mom explained with a smile. "The shopkeeper said no one could read it, so no one would buy it. I was sure that you could figure it out with all the books you have read." I smiled back at her and gave her a hug.
"It's perfect. Thank you." I replied as I pulled away from the hug.
"That's not all. Look again inside." Dad added as I took another look inside the bag. I took out what looked like a small, wide, rectangular box. I opened the box and the thing inside made me gasp. A floral shaped pendant with a black onyx gem hanging on a silver chain. "The man at the shop says it came with the book." Dad added. I was stuck in a trance as I stared at the pendant.
'After the glowing had stopped, the man reached into his pocket. He took out a chain with a floral shaped pendant dangling from it...' This was the same necklace as my dream! But, how could I have dreamt it if this is my first time seeing it?
"You okay, Mizuki?" Mom asked, snapping me out of my trance. I shook my head. Probably just a coincidence. I smiled and gave them a group hug.
"You guys are the best!" I said. I let go of them and they gave me a smile. I put the necklace around my neck and put the book in my messenger bag.
I put on my combat boots and gave them a kiss on the cheek. I made my way out the door. "I'll be home by 5! Love you!"
After getting my phone fixed, I started thinking about my life. To tell you the truth, it was boring. All I really do is eat, sleep, go to school, use the bathroom, read, etc. like any normal person would do in their daily routine.
Now I'm realizing why I like the black rabbit so much. It's different from all the other rabbits. Unique in its own way. Something I always wanted to be. To feel special and be different.
I rode my skateboard around town, looking for something to interest me.
"I beg you..."
I stopped my skateboard in the middle of a busy sidewalk.
"Oh, powerful, beautiful, and mighty..."
Who's voice is that? Am I just imagining things? No, I'm definitely hearing it...
"My servant who exists somewhere in a different universe, come forth to me!"
Suddenly, a large, green oval appeared in front of me. The people around me just walk right past it as if it's not even there. No one is even stopping to look at it. What is it?
"I desire and plead you from my heart..."
I grabbed my skateboard and walked to it. I poked my finger through it and it made ripples like water. It felt like gelatin. I raised an eyebrow. Is this some sort of portal or something? I've only seen these things in anime or mangas. I noticed the people around me paid no mind to it. Can't they see it?
"Answer my call and bring me guidance!"
As I looked around, I didn't noticed that a hole formed where I had touched. It was until something on my hand that I noticed I was being absorbed into the portal.
"Wha- What's happening? Help! HELP!" I yelled, but for some reason no one looked my way. No one was even panicking. Doesn't anyone see the helpless teenage girl being sucked inside some large floating oval?
Next thing I know, I'm pulled inside, dropping my skateboard on the ground in the process. Then there's bright blue light that engulfs me as I fall through the portal.
Now, I'm falling. The blue light disappears and was replaced by sky and clouds. I did what any normal human would do.
I screamed like there was no tomorrow.
I was nearing toward the ground, and I close my eyes shut. I hit the ground hard, and I should have at least broken a bone or something. Wait, no. Forget broken bones. I should have died! But all my body feels is sore. Nothing broken. Just sore.
"Itai..." I muttered as I sat up, rubbing my head. I opened my eyes to see a boy, who looked about 14 (or maybe my age, I shouldn't be quick to judge), staring at me. He had charcoal-black hair and reddish-pink eyes. He wore a black cape, a white polo, black pants, and black dress shoes. He looked to be a few inches shorter than me and is a bit lanky. He actually sort of looks like a girl, but I know he's a guy. I don't know how, I just do. His lips twitched as he gave me a look of... Disgust?
The smoke cleared, and I was in the middle of the crowd of people. What were they wearing? Was this some kind of Harry Potter convention or something? I looked up at the sky and immediately noticed the two moons. One red, one blue. My eyes widened and I had to stop myself from fainting.
One thing's for sure, I'm definitely not in Japan anymore.
So, yeah. Here's chapter 2! I hope you liked it! REMEMBER, NO HATING! This is a FANfic, so it's the author's decision on how she or he wants the story to play out. Flames would just put me down and I would end up deleting the story. But I haven't received any yet, so I'm good! But, if you don't like my story and write in your review that it needs some work, I'll understand. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. But if you be downright rude and start saying how BAD it is and that its sucks, then you, sir or ma'am, have no life and are just hurting others for your own enjoyment.
Sorry, I seem to have gone off topic. I do that at times when something like that happens. It's like saying the author him/herself stinks at writing, basically crushing their dreams. Why would people do that?
Okay, WAAAAYYY off topic. Anyways, READ AND REVIEW! (MOSTLY REVIEW!) I won't update this until I get at least 5 or more.
~Superbluestar428
