Chapter 1
Reunion
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The world beyond the stars opened in front of her.
From the dazzling light two shadow figures appeared.
Two hands brutally emerged. The distance between them was too big for a normal human.
They were slowly reaching her body, and suddenly pulled out by the dark mist she offered.
Two girls, who seemed to be about the age of 18, appeared out of nowhere from the portal. They were looking puzzled at Miyako, who was looking so much different than them.
They both had their half heads shaved, each with a different part, and long, blonde wavy hair on the opposite. Their electric turquoise eyes were painted with a fluorescent blue color, and strange small triangles symbols were tattooed on their cheeks. The mouth line was a little bit longer, forming a wide smirk outlined by their blue lips.
Also their clothes seemed to be made from a strange synthetic material. A simple body with artistic fractal pattern which was outlining the pointy, rigid shape of their chest. Of this material was attached a mini skirt with wide margins, probably held up by a circle wire, and white held up collars. The colors were reversed on the other alien girl.
Examining them better, she figured that those had a pretty human like aspect, only a bit more eccentric, probably because of their latest fashion tendencies. Except the tattoos: those were clearly a mark of their race. Also, half covered by their hair, on their foreheads there was tattooed a small white hexagon crossed with a red line, probably another mark of their culture. But strangely, it was emanating a strong amount of spiritual energy.
She figured that they were also examining her aspect. Their expression was puzzled and had traces of disgrace. After all, she was more decent dressed and only wearing a dull color. After a shallow examination, they already started to throw carelessly some words:
"Huh? So you are our intermediate? I expected something else…" . Her eyes suddenly sparkled and she outlined a wide mocking smile. "Like one of those earth males I heard so many rumors about! Right, Marla?"
"Oh, we just arrived and you're already intimidating her!" the other one with black skirt responded on an amused tone. "Don't mind my sister, she's acting like that all the time. My name is Martha, what is yours?"
The younger girl looked at her with plain eyes and didn't respond. Instead she walked past her, near the portal.
"Huh, such an unmannered girl. Quite a bad impression for your planet." The blonde girl scoffed.
"Well, what would've you expected. She is as dull as her planet." Marla added with a slow voice then they've both looked at the wide and desolated desert laid in front of them.
Suddenly the little strange girl's voice startled them from behind.
"Where is your master?" she asked plainly.
They both had made an unpleased grimace as a reaction.
The girl knew. The voice she talked with on earth, through the hexagon eye device. Even if she didn't saw its physical form and it sounded like a robotic one., she knew that it was a much wiser and powerful being than them.
"Wait a minute girl, so we aren't important enough to know your name?" Marla asked pissed, coming closer with her intimidating posture.
"I don't think you matter as a stand-alone individual. So why would I bother?" she plainly responded.
"First of all, he is our father, not our master!" Martha came in the help of her sister. "And I think you should learn a lesson…" she raised her hand, as she couldn't let herself insulted by that little girl.
A strange dark mist enveloped her arm. The girl felt it like it was abruptly cut off. She screamed and took a few steps back, desperately triying to feel it with her other hand. Her sister came near her, trying to help.
The mist shortly disappeared under Martha's horrified eyes. The affected arm was still intact.
"You…how do you dare to scare me off like that? Wait until father hears about this!" she shouted angered.
"How many times I've told you Martha, not to use familial addressing?"
A rasping, yet calm voice echoed from the portal. Shortly it emanated a strong light, and an imposing and noble figure took his first step on Earth.
The light still emanating from the portal reminiscences formed an aura behind him. There he was, the long awaited Errath's Savior.
His long, straight and white hair ending in long, blonde tips was perfectly harmonizing with his bright, calm expression. His face had asymmetric masculine features, with soft, yet dangerous golden eyes and with rigid, well outlined lines of the cheeks and chin. Unlike the eccentric clothing of his daughters, he wore a traditional sophisticated turquoise robe. It resembled a bit the traditional Japanese garments , from the earth girl's perspective, only that it had some futuristic touch-ups, like lifted shoulders and the belt seemed to have been made of a strange, precious material. Also, the embroidery which showed his high statute was peculiar their culture.
Although he seemed a young adult, he was holding a strange scepter with light circles surrounding the top varicolored circle. It resembled the form of an atom, probably another symbol of their power, or a better understanding of it.
On the whole, the man who was standing before their eyes had a radiant imposing appearance, which was also emanating a strange serenity and a huge amount of spiritual cargo.
"I hope the girls haven't caused you any problem the time I was absent." He spoke with a calm voice and serene smile. But still, between his words a strange serious attitude could be felt.
Was he the ruler of the Planet? He emanated in his words a strong vibration of a high ranked spiritual guidance.
She hesitated a bit before she could answer, thinking of the proper words for a second…
She has never felt inhibited before by someone.
"No, I was not bothered by their unthinking remarks. Probably they don't know the proper manners of this planet."
She redirected the subject towards the inferior ones. Their angry reaction calmed her again, offering the assurance of a psychical control over someone.
She noticed then the apologies the girls made towards their unnatural father. It was a strange relation of subordination, but probably these were their customs. Then they apologized to her. She didn't answer.
"I'm looking forward a great collaboration."
His voice again. He offered his hand.
"My name is Sethim . But translated to your language, you can call me Akihiro."
She took his hand and shook it.
"It is a pleasure to finally meet you. My name is simply Miyako."
X
"So, where the heck are we going anyway?" Hororhoro asked after being tied off and realizing that the plane was already at an enough high altitude to cancel any chance of escape.
Ren sighed. He has explained this before but they didn't listen because were too occupied shouting and talking while he took them by force.
"I have a basic idea about our first location in Tibet, the one from which we'll obtain the most answers."
"Then why are we flying over the Atlantic Ocean? " Manta asked neutral, already accustomed of Ren's twisted and sudden decisions.
"Well, we have to visit a friend first." He responded with a satisfied smirk.
X
The sunset was slowly being swallowed by the sea, which's deep blue was now splashed with the golden honey and pink nectar of the sky. The waves were vibrating in colors and procreating a dance of two elements emerging in color. The vivid clouds which blossomed from shadow seeds were carried by the wind, the cold, yet refreshing air which blew in her red cheeks and brought an exciting feeling.
"This is amazing, I've never seen a sunset like this!" Rilury exclaimed with sparkles in her eyes.
The sunset over the Pacific. It was a beautiful view indeed, but he seemed to enjoy more her expression while watching it.
Hao didn't say anything, only smiled and looked at her eyes which were being absorbed by the flood of warm colors.
"Where are we heading?" she asked with excitement looking towards him, trying to hold with her fingers a few strands of hair which were covering parts of her face.
"Hm, I'm surprised you ask this only now." He responded a bit amused. "You have been absorbed in the landscape up until now."
"Well, it's my first time flying with on a giant oversoul." she responded with a grin.
"No it's not."
"Well, I've been on the Patch plane, but it's different. I mean, being on the Spirit of Fire, not completely isolated…even if the forces are a bit reduced, you can still feel everything! The wind, the sky, you feel like the whole earth is under your feet!" she said exhilarated and stood up with her arms opened.
He gently took her hand and made her sit down, but only now she was held in his arms.
"And it also doesn't prevent you from falling." He said calmly.
She looked at him with a childish smile.
"You still haven't answered my question."
"Well, first we should look for a camping place. Then we'll be heading towards north Asia."
"North Asia? Shouldn't we first search for clues in Tibet? I mean the Gandharas-…"
"I know what you're thinking, but we should let the others to that simple work for us."
Her expression brightened with a little spark.
"The others? You mean Yoh and…"
Her words were interrupted by a fast kiss he placed on her lips.
"Hey, why do you do that whenever I reach a conclusion?" she said with a blushed and pouted face.
"Because I love it when you figure it out by yourself. " he responded with a genuine smile.
X
"Aah, Great Britain! A country in which stand-up comedy is appreciated!" Chocolove said while feeling first the earth under his feet after the plane finally landed.
"Maybe, but not your lame jokes" Horohoro stated and obtained a defensive look from the comedian wannabe.
"Hah, I'll show you! Actually, since we're in London, I'll go in the nearest pub and show my talent! I'll be right back with full glory and lots of fans!" he said proudly while heading off.
"Don't do anything stupid…" Ren added, but it was unceirtain if the boy heard him or not.
"Aanywaay, what we are doing here? Don't tell me…" Horohoro's surprise cut off his words, as he saw a green haired staring at them with the same expression. "Lyserg!? Why are you here?! And how did you find us?!"
"Um, I live here, remember?" he answered with a short smile, also happy to see his friends again. "Even though it was hard to notice the plane landed in front of my lodging."
"Ah, sarcasm. typical british humor. " Ren replied with a smirk. "I suppose you already know why we are here, don't you."
In the boy's green eyes appeared resignation.
"I do. But this is why I won't join you…"
On everyone's face appeared a surprise. Only Yoh maintained his senile calm.
"I actually realized that apart of defeating Hao, I didn't really have a purpose in the Shaman Fight. Searching for the Great Spirit's power doesn't interest me anymore. I have already found my peace."
A moment of silence. Then Ren regained his friendly arrogant expression.
"I thought you'd say that. Well then, if you change your mind, just look for us around the world."
"Heh, I don't think I'll need to put such an effort. Besides, I have everything I need here…"
Suddenly the window from Lyserg's apartment opened. A beautiful long silver hair hanged from the window and a happy, angelic face was smiling.
"Lyserg, have you already…Oh, hey everyone!" Jeanne waved happily.
Everyone, especially Horohoro, stared in shock at the window.
"Wa-…wa-…You live with her?!" the blue haired boy exclaimed a bit jealous.
"Well yeah, we live happily together now. It's strange, but we brought each other exactly what we needed to."
"Like sex?" Anna's remark made everyone feel like they were having a huge boulder fallen on their heads, also made especially Jeanne and Lyserg red like tomatoes.
"N-no, we are still t-too young for tha-…" Lyserk said flustered.
"Relax, I was just joking. Jeesh, stop reacting like children." she said plainly and got on the plane. "Anyway, I have a Louis Vuitton shop to visit in France. Ren, you said you'd also stop there if we stayed with your crew, didn't you?"
"Yeah, I guess I did say that..." Ren made a grin and bear expression.
"Speaking of awful jokes…" Horohoro added and got immediately hit by a shinigami. Still he stood up and continued his words with a painful voice "W-where the heck is Chocolove?"
Suddenly a short scream was heard down the street. They've all looked there and saw the poor comedian being chased by at least ten people..
"Heeeelp! Lots of fans are chasing after me! But I have a bad feeling about this!"
"How the heck?! Your jokes suck! And they also seem pissed off!" Horohoro shouted in consternation.
"I tell you! They all said how great my jokes are and that they could listen to me for a thousand years!" he said proudly while running.
A sweat drop appeared on Lyserg's forehead.
"Uh, I think it's called sarca-"
"I guess there's no time for goodbye's! And I suppose you wouldn't want to make a scene on your first arrival, would you? Reputation is something which quite matters in these type of journeys." Anna said plainly, successfully hiding her winning satisfaction.
"Fine…Everyone, get on the plane!" Ren said and soon it was ready to take off.
"See you, Lyserg!" Yoh said his words, even though he was quiet the whole conversation. Perhaps he felt that no words needed to be said.
"Bye guys!" Lyserg waved at them, a bit confused by their typical rush, and how Chocolove managed to attach himself by a string thrown off the window.
"Bye-bye!" Jeanne also waved. "Oh, and Ren!"
The purple haired boy looked at her through the opened window.
"If you see my sister, tell her I said hi, ok?" she said cheerful these words which brought in Ren's golden eyes a thoughtful look.
...-aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!