Chouja Reideen Wings of an Angel - by Melissa Koh: safyre@jade-court.darkgod.net - - website: http://safyre.tsx.org - Gomen ne, Hishou. I've lied to you. I've been lying to you since the first time we met. Since the time I realised that I was not what people consider 'normal'. Ever since I realised what you are. Who you are. Reideen. You are a Reideen. Reideen Eagle. Destined to fight a battle against the Ultra Evil, to save Chikyuu and humanity from the monsters we never believed exist. You are one of the Angels...the angel who shall deliver us from evil. It is your destiny, a destiny that was foreordained before either of us was born. It was a destiny you were born for, as a human, as a Reideen, as an angel. Gomen ne, Hishou. I'm sorry that I had to hurt you. But to me, I would rather hurt you now than to see you die in the end. I'm so sorry that fate had to play a cruel joke on us. I'm sorry that I was born different from other people. I am one of the Zodiac Orbs. I am the other half of the Gemini Orb. And one day, I would place both of us in danger because of what I am. But I still love you. Really, I still do. Remember the conversation we had on the day I fell? I can recall the smallest detail so vividly, as though I'm reliving it again. How I wish. I wish I could once again talk to you in the same casual manner. We are young and invincible. There's nothing that can pull us down. Or so we like to think. But no. We are born in the same world but galaxies apart. I know my destiny, and I would sacrifice anything just to know that you are safe. And so, I sacrificed myself. It's just that I never thought it would be so early. The gust of wind came so suddenly, pushing me off the ledge before I could stop myself. I guess I should have struggled; should have done something rather than stare at your horrified expression. Wings. I asked for a pair of wings. I asked for someone to take me to another world. I wanted to be free from the boredom. I wanted to fly. I should have known better than to make my wishes known. But it's all right. Better early than late, though I regret giving you this pain. Maybe I shouldn't have loved you. We never should have met. You would be free from this pain then, and I would remain conscious of the fact that I am not like others. Saijyo Kirari. One day, Hishou, you will meet her. You'll recognise her on sight, mainly because of our similarities. We both bear the same face, the same eyes, but that is all superficial. We are as different as night and day. And I am night, she is day. She will give you the happiness that I have been unable to give you. She will give you the same happiness that you gave me. You gave me love and a chance to love. You gave me a chance at happiness, though brief, it fills most of my memories. The warmth you radiate drew me, drew so many others into your embrace, teaching us what joy is, what love is. My loneliness, my boredom...you taken away each and every one of them and replaced them with love. You gave me so many things that cannot be counted, that can never be repaid. You have given me so much, and all I have given you...is pain. Remember the promise you made? We were in the library, and you were sitting on the window ledge, looking down as though the entire world fascinated you. Your fascination with humanity, even if you didn't realise it then. You were exhibiting the first signs as a Reideen even then. I was beside you, examining the books, the light of the twilight brushing through the window, bathing us in the faint orange light of the sunset. I remember how romantic it was, the perfect setting for us. But I also remember how lonely I felt when I saw your eyes, the distant look in your blue eyes that said so much, as though you could see your future, the future of the many battles and obstacles you have to leap over, and knowing that I can never be part of them. On impulse, I asked for a story of my own, and you said that as long as you had the ability, you would help me. Now I'm asking you to carry out that promise. Will you be my story? Be the story of my life? My own story? Carry on living with courage, sharing your warmth with others. With your fellow Reideen. It will be hard, but not impossible, as long as you never give up. Continue forward with determination, the inner strength you have given me. The inner fire that you possess. I know you can do it. I know you will. Because you are Hishou. An eagle soaring in the sky. Regal, majestic, fire burns brightly within you. Eternally. I don't know what might happen in the end, or whether I am afraid. I guess I have a lot to fear. The Gemini Orb, though twins, there cannot be two co-existing at the same time, especially when one awakens. One must fade away and become part of the other, never again to exist individually as a separate entity. It's only a matter of time before the Evil will seek out the twelve orbs. And when he does, he will try to awaken God Reideen. But I will not let him. I will be the Gemini Orb, but only for you, Hishou. It will be for no one else. Just you alone. You will awaken to your duty then. And I will become the Gemini Orb. I just hope that should I ever become part of Kirari, she would understand my love. She would understand that you are an angel, in the glory of your wings as you soar in the sky. I hope that she will be able to love you the way as I did. I don't just hope; I know. But even if that happens, I'll always be Ruri. I'll always be your Ruri-chan. ------------------ Disclaimers: None of the characters mentioned are mine. They are the property of Sunrise, Asatsu and Tokyo TV...I think... Author's notes: This fic was written in a rush, after watching a tad too much Reideen. None of the above concepts, save for the Zodiac Orbs, the Reideen and a few others are "real" facts, so it's best to watch the anime for further clarifications. Below are snippets of the conversations in the first episode that inspired this...BTW, I'm not entirely clear about the ending...watched only up to ep. 19...minus a one or two due to incompatibility. Warning!! The translator can't compose a proper sentence in Japanese, so it's no use telling her that the translation's all wrong. The original version was translated into Chinese, and for the kick of it, she decided to translate into English. Standard disclaimers apply here. By the way, the translator did everything by herself, so please have the basic courtesy if anyone wishes to use it for any publication. [Fat chance of that...] [The following is a flashback of Hishou and Ruri on the rooftop, right before she fell off the ledge.] Ruri: I don't know why but I'm feeling bored lately. Hishou: Why? Ruri: About everything. Hishou: I think that everyday is interesting, actually. Ruri: I envy you, Hishou. You're completely free from worries. Hishou: Don't play such a joke on me! I have problems of my own. Parents are divorced and I have to put up with a pesky little sister. Ruri: You have a wonderful mother and a cute little sister. Don't take them for granted. [She balances herself on the ledge.] Hishou: Oi, Ruri, it's dangerous. Ruri: I'm easily bored by everything, like the world is on a one-way track. I'm bored to the extent that I hate it. Who will save me? Is there anyone who can take me to another world? Hishou: Is this what they call *self-reflection? Ruri: I want a pair of wings. Hishou: Wings? Ruri: If I had a pair of wings, I could fly anywhere...anywhere... [At this point, a strong gust of wind pushes her off the ledge.] Ruri: I can finally fly... [*] I'm afraid I couldn't translate the original into English, so this is just guess work. [Second flashback] [They are in the school library. Hishou is sitting on the window ledge. Ruri is busy examining the bookshelf.] Ruri: There are many books. Hishou: Yeah. Ruri: It's like everything ever written is here. Hishou: Do you have any problems? Ruri: Do they have a story of my own? Hishou: If I can help you, just tell me. [Flashback ends here and we return to the scene where he's cornered by the Chouma] Hishou: If there's anything I can do...anything... Completed on: 5/1/1999 - End Fic -