No problem man and I figured that was the case. Anime isn't as highly regarded in the States as in Japan and even in Japan it's an average thing. You can look at my stories if you want, they're on my profile.. as well as posted here. Though, I have the actual stories (not just my basic outlines) up too on my profile pages. Who knows, you may draw some form of inspiration or tip from reading through them.

Thanks! I'll check right now.

Mirror's reflection.

There are two plains of existence that are known. Our world and the reverse world. This other world are the reflections we see in each mirror. Those that live in the other world feel like puppets, being dragged from mirror to mirror, as we live out our days. However, after the act of breaking a mirror either from design or accident, the reflections are loosen from their bonds.
Some venture in their world with free choice, others even break free of their bonds so they no longer appear in the mirrors. Then some even enter our world. It depends on the individual reflection cos some assume the identity, some cause chaos for revenge and others just want to explore.

The story centres on a teenager who finds that his reflection tries to kill him, trying to assume his identity. He kills the reflection, only to end up being dragged into an organisation intent on separating the worlds completely, a rouge faction trying to merge the worlds. There's also a reason why even those in the reflection world want the protagonist, he can go back and forth between worlds.

This ultimately leads to the huge twist, which shatters everything you've believed to be a fact.

The twist I had in mind was that the hero is told the truth about himself. It was not his reflection that tried to kill him, it was he who was the reflection. His memories were altered when the two versions of him passed through the mirror at the same moment. Thus, he's been living in our world while the real version was driven insane and attempted to kill his reflection.

Ultimately this leads to the final showdown, where the hero has to choose Armageddon. Either the world he belonged to or the world he came to call home.

I'll try..
Once upon a time, there live a girl named Yuki. She was hated and abused by her own parents. Since then, she doesn't want to show any more emotions cause she'll afraid that she'll be broken once again.. But one day, she accidentally fell into a deep hole behind her home. When she was awake, she found herself in the most beautiful place on earth and a very handsome boy, smilling at him. This is the start of her new story...... the end..^o^ Just imagine that it will look like this

Naruto knew he shouldn't have trusted that black-haired boy. Sasuke knew that he shouldn't have agreed to go with them.
But, they did.

And now, they are in the middle of nowhere in the jungle, only waiting for that straw hatted boy to lead them the way out. Wait, there's no way, Monkey D. Luffy is going to lead them out unless they're in trouble. Yep, in trouble.

"Where exactly were we supposed to go earlier, Naruto?" Sasuke asked to the blond. The matured man sighed as he noticed that they were walking in circles.
"We are supposed to be in the cave right now, Luffy. We need to go back to our world. Our world! Gahh... ," Naruto complained while Sasuke sighed again.

"Yosh! Now I know how! Let's go!" the boy shrieked and started running forward. The other two startled at his move and quickly ran after him.
"Do you really know where are we going!?" Sasuke asked as he noticed that the trees were quite different from the ones when they were walking in circles.

Should I continue this? Wait, hi and hello minna san!!! ^^Y

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How come you write something amazing like that?

What I mean is, CONTINUE ON!!!

Title:

Emancipation Provenance [Roughly it means Freedom Beginning or The Beginning Origin of Freedom]

Basic Synopsis:

Resistance. Concepts of world domination, freedom fighters, destruction. This story is about two siblings thrust into a war between an organized resistance and a mysterious tyrannical power that aims to take over the Earth. It's set in a futuristic near apocalyptic world seventeen years after said tyrannical power had unleashed mass destructive weapons on the Earth's populace and announced it's ulterior motive of conquering all. The two siblings escaped from this tyrannical power's grip and were drafted into the organized resistance. The organized resistance is called the N.E.O.(stands for New Earth Odyssey) that aims to take down this tyrannical power called the Salvation Alliance and free conquered nations. The Salvation Alliance consists of world powers wanting to gain a share of controlling the Earth and have a mutual agreement with each other. Racial and political grudges hamper both sides to some extent and infighting is more common than it should be, though isolated. Both siblings have to deal with these issues as well as growing to survive in a war-torn environment. Friends become enemies and enemies become friends as each person is thrown into the conflict.

Prominent Characters:

Akihiko Shizuka - Main Character. Japanese. 15 yrs old. The younger brother of Eriko Shizuka who is the more naive of the two. He is outspoken and brash in his behavior around others, especially the ones who he dislikes, mistrusts, and that betray their friends. The only one he fully trusts is his older sister who always tries to look after him. Although, unlike his sister he doesn't try to help other people.

Eriko Shizuka - Main Character. Japanese. 19 yrs old. The oldest of the two siblings who is always thinking. She developed a strong bond with her brother and because of this always tries to look out for him. Her personality is fun-loving and caring with much darker more serious undertones that surface.

Yuliana Zolnerowich - Major Character. Russian. 28 yrs old. A member of a strict military family from Russia who sided with the Salvation Alliance. Originally a quiet shy girl she became a very stern and unforgiving individual during later years in the Salvation Alliance. Hailed as one of the smartest but ruthless soldiers in the Alliance she eventually became the leader of Atlantean Company. She commands with an iron fist and punishes anyone who disobeys or questions her orders except for her assistant Syuzanna Belyaev. To her allies and enemies alike she is known as the "Shimmering Fiend" because of her brutal, truculent nature in combat, and the skill with her weapon called a Gunblade.

Anneliese Eberstark - Major Character. German. 28 yrs old. A German with an insightful and caring demeanor. She's quick to act in dangerous situations and is a calm fighter. A former solder in the Salvation Alliance she defected to the NEO after a costly battle that seemly took the life of her two best friends. Was known as the "Flickering Banshee" while a part of Salvation Alliance and is still revered by that name. Always willing to forgive others and help her friends in times of need she also became leader of the Rapid Deployment Division in the NEO.

Svein Landvik - Major Character. Norwegian. 22 yrs old. The second oldest of the Landvik siblings who joined the NEO. He wants to find his younger sister and save his older brother from the Salvation Alliance before it's too late. This determination has shaped him into being open-minded, idealistic, and dedicated to nearly everything he does or says. Like his older brother is also part of a mobile assualt unit - the NEO's Mecha Division.

Syuzanna Belyaev - Major Character. Russian. 19 yrs old. She was put into Atlantean Company per suggestion by her drill instructor because of her phenomenal scores. Developed a positive relationship and trusting relationship with Yuliana over the short time they've been together and is always inspired by her. Usually taciturn and reserved unless she feels the need to speak her mind or offer suggestions, is worrisome about the health of her comrades.

Yakumo Goodman - Major Character. Japanese/American. 19 yrs old. Joined the NEO of her own free will and because her family was taken away by the Salvation Alliance. She doesn't like seeing people fighting each other and is very caring, compassionate, and concerned of others' well-being, even enemies. Becomes Eriko's best friend in the NEO and together they form a friendship with Annelise Eberstark. In the same unit and training group as Eriko they are often seen together even in combat.

Aurelio Gallo - Minor Character. Italian. 26 yrs old. Member of the NEO's Covert Special Operations Division and is second in command of Talon Squad. He thinks very highly of himself and his abilities, but is often viewed as vexatious and obnoxious by his fellows. Nicknamed the "Golden Knight" by his allies in the NEO because of his attitude but also for his bravery and somewhat serious behavior during battle. Raised in Italy he also has a strong value on the meanings of family and what it is to share experiences with other people.

Dae Ryu - Minor Character. Korean. 38 yrs old. Leader of Talon Squad and is known as the "Yellow Dragon" throughout the NEO and to the Salvation Alliance. Despite only holding the rank of Sergeant he is highly looked up to for his experience, wisdom,and advice on and off the battlefield. Underneath his solemn demeanor there is a soft spot for children and small animals.

Oden Landvik - Minor Character. Norwegian. 25 yrs old. The oldest of the Landvik siblings and the most severe. He joined the Salvation Alliance because of unknown reasons. A skilled soldier he is idealistic, analytical, and quietly forceful to other people. Always wanted to write a book since he was little and keeps that dream alive even as a part of the Salvation Alliance's Mobile Assualt Company.

Ady Hall - Minor Character. Norwegian. 18 yrs old. The youngest of the Landvik siblings she was seperated from the rest of her family when she was barely a year old. Was rescued by an American businessman who adopted her into his family and brought her back to the United States. Born Catherine Landvik she was renamed Ady Hall and because of her upbringing has developed a strong aura of common sense and negotiation skills. She is kind, thoughtful, and caring but has a really difficult time expressing any of those traits. Because of this she is often blunt, sarcastic,and somewhat harsh towards others.

Chapters:

1. Last Attempt
2. Ode to the Dragon
3. The N.E.O
4. Split Apart
5. Test, Train, Execute
6. Past Unspoken
7. World Measures
8. Salvation
9. Ready Ordnance
10. Get Set
11. Go
12. Mecha Mayhem
13. Rest to Stand By
14. Beckon to the Banshee
15. Voiceless Future
16. Salvation Returned
17. Convoke the Fiend
18. Condition One
19. Before
20. Suit Up
21. Mass Altercation
22. White Haired Siblings
23. Pain
24. Lament and Recourse
25. After
26. First Surrender

Here I wrote A story on my own. The characters are not borrowed, which means that I based it in a non-existent anime or manga, just only in my head.

Okay, here it goes. I put a lot of my mind into it.just kidding! :)

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I saw it with my own two eyes- him with a woman right beside him. I wouldn’t care less if its some kind of a stranger or some female friends - of course he would definitely have some - but I didn’t know why, for some kind of unknown reason I pulled myself back. I would have ran away if they just didn’t catch a glimpse of me.

‘Err...hi, there’, I luckily cleared up my throat and managed to force a smile, trying to sound like in a happy manner.
Kyoutaro blinked once and widened his eyes for a second, ‘Yuru –‘

“Oh, no. Its okay! I just got here to get my bag”, immediately grabbing up my stuff after interfering him at whatever he want to say. I put a wave of goodbye and jokingly said to him while the corner of my eyes were on to the girl next to him, “Introduce me to her next time!”, that’s what I finally said with a salute before putting up on a dash as a means of my great escape.

I heard him said “Wait!” but I didn’t dare to turn around and look at them. Unconsciously, as I was in my running, the sudden cold air touching through my cheeks made me realized that some uninvited tears have been rushing down from my eyes. I was crying. Why the hell am I crying? It came to my mind that it was because a lot of activities that happened today, that I was so tired, or maybe some unwanted dust came in my eyes that it released some tears. I kind of fancy it and tried to think of some more answers, it’s a pity that I wasn’t so good at working with my head. A part of me was aching. Somewhere.

Turning right in the corner of some candy shop, it didn’t slow my pace. The thought of them came flashing in me again – her being held in the hands by the guy I knew. It’s like they are in some pretty serious argument, maybe a lovey- dovey type. Now that I think about it, the girl is somewhat has great looks, I’ve seen her twice already though. She even blushed before I dashed out in my dramatic runaway. I am an extreme nuts!

I honestly knew about it, yet being so stubborn and weren’t submissive to the kind I call –‘gross’ part of life, I’m still so unwilling to admit it myself. Who would blame me- I’m just an ordinary tomboyish girl, plain- looking one, have rude manners and can’t even cook a simple menu. The word ‘love’ is somewhat a kind of thing that would definitely just bounce back once it even knock. I feel this stupid feeling won’t be return, and I wasn’t hoping anyway.

I felt tired yet why am I still running? Finally, my aching feet stopped on its own and landed me on my knees.
“Ugh, where am I?” touching a part of my knee that I bumped to earlier. This surrounding is unfamiliar. I squeezed myself in an empty corner and sat freely for a while. The place was damp and cold. A little shaft of light coming from the light post at the end of the street barely illuminates my little comfort.

I heard some footsteps, as if some criminal was chasing by a police. But I noticed every time he put some pace, he would stop for a while and then run again. I closed my eyes, shooing away the bad thoughts and putting up with good ones. A sudden hush of familiar voice came in my ears.

‘YURUWEEEE!!!’

In that deafening silence of the night, it was like a lifetime I heard some sound. He was calling for someone. My brain went in processing mode and before I could even blurt out in words, I stopped short. A shadow seemed moving towards my current position. I slapped my hand to my mouth in reflex. It lasted not three seconds and went away. I put my back against the wall and sighed.

‘So there you are’, flashing a smile at me.

‘You gave me a hard time.’

Realizing who it was, my eyes nearly pop out of sockets and a stammered look was written over my face. I quickly stand and rudely pointed an accusing finger to him, ‘Y-you...what t-the –‘

‘Why did you run? I shouted numerous times at you but you didn’t give a single word!.’ He got some serious look, trying to say don’t- mess- up- with – me or something like that. He has sweat all over and pants from time to time.

How to answer? I got a lot in mind, it’s just that I find my mouth too stiff, not a word could escape but just a handful of deep breath results from my recent crying. So this guy was searching for me, just the thought of it made me smile. But not for long. Just to see his face already makes my day. And for this, I’m happy. But I’ll never tell him.

In a matter of seconds I found myself tightly in his arms. It’s warm and reassuring. When was the last time I was hugged? My mind was shouting that something was wrong. Immediately, I summoned my strength and tried to push him away. I was sure I have some not so ordinary strength, and that would easily stun a handful of enemy, but this man didn’t even budge a little. I felt so weak and helpless that when I was trying to get away, he would tighten the grip and pulled me closer.

“Stop it and l- let go!” I was finally able to shout it.

Were standing against the wall, and I had the urge to push him again. This time he put his two arms across my back. I shivered at his weird action but fought back.

“Its very unfair to just run, don’t you know that?’, he nearly whispered it in my ears, tickling me, oh geez, what has got into him?

“You’re annoying! I told you its fine already!” My face was heating up again and I knew I should immediately go for a distance before I burst out.

A shock- look quickly registered in his handsome face and I managed to send his arms away.

“Hey?” as he drew steps back.

I put my hands across my eyes and bowed my head instinctively. Its embarrassing, I thought to myself.

“What’s with the ‘Its fine already’? I really don’t get it!” he said as he pinned one of his hands on the wall and over my shoulder. ‘Are you hiding something from me?’ his eyes narrowed as he said suspiciously.

“I- I...the..” Oh crap, I lost my words! He leaned down matching the level of my head as if trying to have a good peek. His face was getting closer, just a few inches away that his nose might bump on mine. It’s the first time I looked straight into his serious but beautiful onyx eyes. As I remember, every time my eyes would met his I would always turn my gaze away and whenever he was near I would always make an excuse to go far. I felt so sick on how pathetic I was.

“Augh! Wh-?!” He yelled as I shoved my palms flatly on his face.

“I’m fine, definitely fine...
...I just forgot something that I hurriedly ran away. Ha-ha! I’m sorry” putting up a smile and scratching the back of my head.

He stared.

I smile back, hoping he’ll drop it for today.
Well, I was wrong.
He gave me mean eyes .

“Stop pretending. Do you really think I couldn’t see through you? Avoiding me, weren’t you?” There’s a stern look on his face. I gulped
I stared at him with widened eyes.

Okay, he hit the spot. But I’m not going to admit it. That was what I really set my mind for. Don’t admit it and you’ll be sorry.

‘For whatever –‘
Silent tears rolled down my cheeks.
‘ –reason that...’ he ended in a murmur.

There was a long silence. The time seemed stopped and I wished I could disappear at this very moment.
My eyes immediately heated up. I want to cover myself but my hands were not coordinating with me of all times. I want to hold back and laugh, saying it was a great joke. Too late. My body is trembling, I bit my lip. I wanted to lift my head to the sky so that the tears will pull back on its place but I don’t want him to see my face. I wanted to bow at the ground but these tears will definitely pour down.

It surprised him.

I wanted to laugh how funny he looked when he lost his composure, but I can’t since my aching heart shouts for more attention.
‘Sorry, I crossed the line.’ He sighed and looked at me as if with tender loving eyes. He took my left hand,’ I’ll take you home-‘but I pulled it away.

‘You STUPID JERK!!!’

It surprised him more.
‘I had enough of it! Those eyes!*as I rudely pointed*Arrrrgh!!! Don’t give me that look! Seriously’ I paused to breathe some air ‘...I hate this feeling. My heart feels angry!’ I continued with more sobs. I looked at him and he was there with a blank stare.

‘You must be happy making fun of me. Right, you’re happy that I’m crying. What’s there with you anyway?! Don’t put me into your own heard of stupid fangirls who squeals for you. I definitely won’t do that! Stupid jerk.*sniff* Why of all people,*sniff* I’d fall for someone so stupid...’
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‘Ha...

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!’ ,he’s laughing like a madman and banging his fist against the wall.

For a moment, I stood there petrified. Yeah. The nerve of this bastard to break my sentimental moment. I angrily brushed my eyes with the sleeves of my orange hooded jacket.

‘Yeah, just laugh! How dare you to make me a laughingstock! Very funny, isn’t it?!’ I’m so pissed , I want to kick his ass.

‘Haha’, one hand was at his stomach and the other was at his face.’Okay, I understand now. You sure think an awful lot about me.’ He smirked.

‘Hugh!’ it came from out of my nose.

‘ But I guess it’s okay’, he turned to me and smiled sweetly which was annoyingly irresistible, ‘since you love me.’

He continued smiling as I was there rooted in my place.

‘Hah, what-?!’ remembering the last line in my recent monologue, it sent my stomach flipping and blushed a lifetime’s worth. ‘Wait, no! I mean-‘

‘Tsk, tsk. Yuruwe, you simply don’t know when to give up,’ scratching his head, looking at the opposite direction. ‘Right, the reason you ran a while ago was you got jealous,haha , am I right?’

‘No,no. Stop! It’s misunderstanding!’ with my hands in the front.

‘Lying thick in her tounge.’ he smirked.

Oh my, this guy really loves teasing me! The idiot looked so happy. Of course anyone, if you were confessed to. I felt my whole body tremble and comically produced steams out of total humiliation and embarrassment.

‘Hugh! Okay, fine. I like you! But I’ll definitely get over it, you’ll see! I’m not that stupid. Just laugh all you want today.’

‘No, you won’t.’
There was something in his eyes, it’s brilliantly shining along with his smile. Why do even in a situation like this, he can sent my heart throbbing for a race?

‘I’ll walk you home.’

‘No need.’

‘It’s dark already.’

‘I can use my eyes.’

‘I’ll walk you home, end of discussion.’ His eyes narrowed and his left brow twitched.
I could only heave a sigh and hesitantly followed his lead while muttering childish curses from behind. Bastard Kaide had a satisfied grin.

‘Stop that.’

‘What?’

‘Augh, whatever.’ I just put my look straight on the road.

‘The woman before...’he glanced at me‘...it’s my mother.’

‘WHO WHAT?!’

‘I guess we could pay her a visit one of this days...’ he tucked his hand in his pocket, placed the other one at the back of his neck ‘since she wanted to meet you,too.’

‘HOW COME IS THAT?!!!’

‘It’s okay since you’re already my girlfriend.’

‘WWHHAAATTT??!!!!’

‘STOP SHOUTING!!!’



: )

I have a novel I am working on called Shadows of God, here is the synopsis.

Many realms were made by the creator; there are many previous realms, but only one current realm. The Creator constantly forges new realms in order to prevent the corruption that seems to foil each eon by eon. The newest realm is Estachu after Abyssia. Estachu has a race born reflective of The Creator; known as the Nepathe, instilled with knowledge, power and wisdom from the God who made them. After fulfilling their duties with The Creator, God, they lived universally across earth. As time flew by, the highest and most skilled of them disappeared along with the holy city, Etheria, a gift from the heavens. The story begins with three humans who for some reason reside in Abyssia. As well in the realm of Estachu 2038 A.D. on the following day there are three college students who are unknowing of their destinies. Their fates are entwined but on what means and how will they converge? How will this determine the balance between the two realms?

If you want to read it, I have 6 drafts up from chapters 1-5 and 16 cause that is my favorite one.

http://hanonesail.deviantart.com/gallery/40961336

My story is about making myself food at last

I started doing a batman/static story, only it escalated into a justice league story, then into a young justice story. I also had a Cadmus story, their viewpoint on events. Then it dawned on me that I wasn't making 6-7 different DC stories, but 1 original/fan-fiction universe with characters across several DC comics/shows/films. As well as some original created villains and new plots/twists to characters.

I'm finalising the overall plot and story arcs. I could write out 4 seasons worth but why add filler or make short stories when I can make long length and make my universe unique. I don't want it to be a carbon copy of any of the shows/comics, but I want references to show A, what inspired me, B, the characters I love and seeing them kick butt together, C, seeing my own creations along side DC favs and D, a well thought out plot/arc that shows complexity while simple at the same time. To see how a single event changed so many characters and that it all connects them and develops them.

In my free-time I also write stories, which you can find in my pages section here on my profile or on FictionPress.com. My username there is the same one as here: Shrapnel893. Just search it on the site and my stories should pop up.

http://www.crunchyroll.com/user/Shrapnel893/pages/Emancipation-Provenance

http://www.crunchyroll.com/user/Shrapnel893/pages/Wingless

http://www.fictionpress.com/u/899543/Shrapnel893

Just wanted to share my story ideas. Note that none are 100% thought out yet. And yes, before you say anything; my grammer, spelling, and punctuation are atrocious. These are just simple facts

Story: Yankee Throne
Genre: Action(some), Comedy, School Life, Shounen, Slice of Life
Bio: A young girl named Akane Sato wishes to become a delinquent and to make this come true she begins following around Daisuke Ikeda, much to his annoyance. The story follows the many mis-adventures they get caught up in as Daiskuke tries to evade Akane, and Akane tries to get Daisuke to teach her how to be delinquent.

Story: Mokuteki
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Martial Arts
Plot: The story follows the life of a boy named Tatsuya Kurosawa. Tatsuya has been trained in Martial Arts by his grand-father since he was little, all to prepre him to become the next head of their clan. Though he himself wants nothing to do with the martial arts world or the clans. But he won't have much choice when all the clans begin to prepare for all out war against each other. Caught in a war he wants not part of, will Tatsuya find his Mokuteki or "purpose"? Something to actually fight for?

Story: D-Edge
Genre: Action, Comedy, Ecchi, Harem, Fantasy
Bascially the story revolves around a young boy named Hisao Nakamura who lives in a town called Kikkaitoshi. This being a town many refer to as "Dimension's Edge" or "D-Edge", as it is the one place where all existing dimensions converge, making it home to many "strange occurrences". Anyway he encounters a young woman who appears before him named Seraphim, a Dimensional Witch wanted for casuing havoc and destruction across many dimensions and worlds. He is then quickly caught up in a battle between her and her pursuers. Seraphim preapes to use an attack that would destroy the entire town(maybe even every connected dimension). Hisao wishing to stop her, uknowningly uses a latent power he has and absorbs Seraphim's powers. Leaving a small fraction of her strength and reverting her body to a slightly younger age and build. Seraphim wants to kill kill Hisao, but isstopped by a mysterious man named Kaname Ryusaki. He warns her that killing Hisao may give her powers back, or it may make them disappears forever. So unwilling to to take chances she let's Hisao live, and she decides to stay close to him till she can find a way to get her powers back. Along with dealing with Seraphim, he soon has to start dealing with the multitude of supernatural events in town. Which soon include other "unique" female characters appearing in his life.

Note: Originallly i wrote this story called D-Edge last year. And i'm not afraid to admit It was crappy and very VERY poorly writen. So i had recently decided to re-write the story. Keeping some of the characters, just a different plot(what you read above). Link to the original story if you want to read it.
http://www.crunchyroll.com/group/D-Edge/forum

Story: Divine Wave(name pending)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Plot: A boy named Kiske dreams of finding freedom in the skies the linger above him. When he encounters a group of sky pirates. Kiske decides to leave this life he has known behind to find the freedom he seeks. But on his path Kiske will learn freedom can come at a price. In this world where nobility means everything. He will see what the difference between those of noble blood and those of common blood. Through his journey Kiske will meet friends and foes alike. But through all his trials. He will find what it means to have true freedom.

Note: I wrote this story years ago. I originally wrote 25 chapters for it, but because i was stupid and only saved chaps 1-13 online, i lost 14-25 FOREVER. So i got pissed and didn't write for awhile. Then i picked it up again, but re-started it from the beginning. After chapter 6 i sort of just gave up and forgot about it. That was like 2 years ago. I went back like last month, took those 6 chapters and corrected & changed somthings. I still haven't decided whether i'm going to start the project up again or not. Only time will tell i suppose.

8. You'll get around to it, I'm sure. it sounds interesting!

Just an Evangelion fan-fic I'm attempting to write - my first time writing a fan-fiction story; good practice. Here are the first two chapters (which I title as "stages" after how the official manga is setup).






The night was calm, clouds slowly moving across the sky and obscuring the bright illumination of the moon. Light danced its way through the First Child's apartment window, casting a bluish white glow across her upright figure. She held onto her thin bed sheet as her crimson eyes stared into the bright round sphere in the sky.

Even on a black and empty street...

A cloud moved leisurely in front of the moon's position, causing the light to limit itself to singular beams that shone only on certain areas of her motionless figure, leaving other parts left wallowing in the half-light and the darkness.

If we go together...

Unblinking, she watched the cloud lazily move past from the moon, as the light once again fully illuminated her, streaming off the pale skin of her face and arms in patches as more clouds crept in front of the moon. She continued to watch the clouds move by, the moon's bright round shape reflected in her blank irises and dark pupils. The light gave them a strangely beautiful appearance, as her unfeeling gaze went from the clouds back to the moon itself.

We might one day find something...

She looked blankly at the moon, silently sitting on her cold bed mattress; speckles of dust floating in the light. Continuing to look at the moon, she slightly tightened the loose hold she had on her bed sheet, but only just a little. Her hands were as cold as her eyes despite being warm from the increased circulation of blood through her fingers to ward off the calm night's chilly atmosphere.

Like the moon that floats in the darkness.



Rei walked in the direction of NERV Headquarters, not in any hurry, her expressionless face hiding the many floating thoughts swimming in her head. Her unnatural blue hair swayed lightly in the early morning hours' breeze, the partially cold air unimportant to her, as she stepped into the train she usually took in order to reach Headquarters, and sat down in one of the seats closest to the door, arms folded on her lap.

I am the third...

Looking around her, she tried to spot the Third Child; usually, they often took the same train, but today there was no sight of him. The genuine feelings she had for him weren't her own, she summarized, they were the second's. Yet, why did she feel the need to see him? Did this have to do with the second's feelings as well?

Someone who is not me....

She looked out the train window, at the mountains outside. They were so far away, yet so close at the same time. Their white peaks reached into the blue sky, the gentle clouds above, the invisible moon, and the burning sun high. The scenery moved by fast as the train moved quickly to its appointed destination.

Mountains. They are heavy. Sky. Blue sky. The moon, only one. The sun. One, only one. The things my eyes can see. Myself. This form that is, fading from my view. My feelings. They are not my own, melting away, revealing the vessel underneath. A strange feeling, who is here, who is there? Beyond me, my life, my heart? Things my eyes can't see. The soul that makes me.

Getting off the train, it having reached its destination, Rei continued her walk towards Headquarters, falling in line with other morning commuters, but at the same time apart from them. She glanced down at one of her arms, hanging freely at her side. Her skirt, like her hair, swayed in the morning breeze. It brushed against her hand, as she noticed the feeling of contact for the first time. Holding her hand up in front of her, she stared blankly at it. A familiar feeling inside her surfaced, yet it was unfamiliar at the same time. It wasn't her own feelings, but the second's like before. Even so, she couldn't help but feel that these feelings which weren't her own were, in fact, her own. She remembered the feeling of the first time he had held her hand.

The first time I touched them...

Still looking at her hand, she very slightly moved her fingers. Very subtly.

I felt nothing.

She started bending her fingers individually, slowly, starting with her index finger.

The second time...

She moved on to her middle finger, curling it ever so delicately, watching the motion with a faint hint of confusion plastered across her expressionless features.

Was slightly unpleasant.

Keeping her walking pace steady, she went on to her third finger.

The third time...

Next, she bent her little finger, touching it against the inside of her palm. The palm of her hand was warm to the touch.

They were warm.

Lastly, she moved her thumb, her face began to express another emotion, one she didn't know she had. Yet...

The fourth time...

A short lived upturn forming at the corners of her mouth, as she gently clenched and unclenched her hand into a small fist; loosely formed. A geniune smile.

I was happy.

She held out her hand flat, staring at it, more feelings welling up inside her body, spilling out from her heart. Feelings that she knew weren't her own, yet they were.

May I...

She thought of Ikari, moving past the figure of the Commander in her mind to focus on the angst boy behind his imposing shadow.

... touch them again?

The boy was crying, begging his father not to leave him. To abandon him. Rei stopped in front of him, this crying and lonely soul, and held out her hand. Offering it to the boy.

Ikari-kun's...

Noticing the pale hand in front of his watery eyes, the boy grasped tightly. He weakly smiled at the kind girl, wondering who she was, yet somehow knowing who she was at the same time. His saviour.

... hands?