Crossover Fan Fiction ❯ Anime Hearts ❯ Chapter 1: The Beginning of a Legend ( Chapter 1 )

[ P - Pre-Teen ]

Ok, before we begin, keep in mind that the Neo-Tokyo that Kaneda and his friends live is slightly different in the sense that the events of the anime never happened.

That's right, in this universe; there was no WWIII or Akira project or anything like that. But Kaneda and the others are still in a gang, so it's not completely different.

And two more things:

One, some people may be out of character, because I'm not sure of how they act, and two, for the most part, the names and forms of the enemies will remain the same, unless I say so.

Now for the reviews:

Winged Knight- Thanks!

Kyra Kitsune Ryu (Nice name!)- Ok, ok, keep your shirt on. I'm updating as quickly as I can.

Salan- No, but that's ok.

Laeedil- Thanks for reviewing. And don't worry, the Anime characters are coming up soon.

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Chapter 1: The Beginning of a Legend

Neo-Tokyo

“Woah!”

17-year old Shotaro Kaneda sat up, gasping for breath, as he glanced around the top of the old gas station in the city of Neo-Tokyo. He paused to catch his breath, breathing heavily as he attempted to collect his thoughts.

It was all a dream; it was all a dream…

He spun around at the sound of giggling behind him, and saw his girlfriend Kei Nagoshi (1) looking at him and smiling.

“Aw, very funny,” he said getting to his feet.

Kay continued to smile. “I knew I'd find you down here,” she said with a big grin. “Lazy bum.”

“Well, for your information, I just had a really bad dream.”

“A bad dream?”

“Yes a bad dream! There were these shadow things and this weird voice and…” he trailed off. Was it a dream? He couldn't tell.

“Well come on. The others are waiting for us.”

“Oh, right.” Kaneda got to his feet and followed her down the steps that led to the roof, and into the garage area.

“So…Kei…”

“Yes?”

“Do you remember what your old hometown was like?” Ten years ago, Kei had come to Neo-Tokyo from somewhere far away, but for some reason she didn't remember much about it

“I told you, I don't remember!”

“It was only ten years ago, Kei.”

“But ten years is a pretty long time.”

“Well, I'd like to see it, and maybe some of the other cities.”

“Yeah! Me too!”

“Aren't you forgetting about someone?”

The two teenagers turned to see a dark-haired boy walking towards them. Kaneda grinned and waved to him.

“Hey Tetsuo!”

Tetsuo Shima was the youngest of the gang, even though he was only 16 years old. Most of the other gang members were in their late teens. That made him feel like he was overlooked, but Kaneda was his best - not to mention his very first - friend anyway.

“So, are you gonna continue working on the bikes or what?”

“Ok, ok.”

The trio walked over to where they were preparing their motorbikes for the long trip out of the city.

Little did they realize that this would lead into something much bigger then they could have ever imagined…

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after a while, Kei turned to Kaneda and asked,

“Hey Kaneda, do you think you could pick up a few things for me?”

“Sure what do you need?” Kei handed him a list.

“We just need box of first-aid supplies, a few cans of food, and some bottles of water. You think you can get all that?” Kaneda smirked.

“Just leave it to me!” And with that, he was off.

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An hour later, he returned with an armful of supplies, panting heavily.

“Here's . . . the stuff . . . you wanted. . .” Kei grinned and took the stuff from him.

“Great! Now for your reward!” she tossed him a Hi-potion. Kaneda yawned loudly. “Tired?”

“What? Me? Never!” Kaneda tried a big, fake grin.

“Well, it's late,” said Tetsuo. “Let's call it a day.”

The other two nodded and they walked off towards their apartments. They were very silent, so Kaneda broke the mood by asking:

“So, what do you thinks out there?” Tetsuo just shrugged.

”I dunno. Maybe we'll find other worlds!”

“Oh Tetsuo, not this again!”

“I'm serious! What if there are other worlds out there beside our own? And if there are, why are we in this one?”

“Good point…” Kaneda muttered. Kei looked at Tetsuo.

“You've been thinking about a lot of stuff recently, haven't you?”

He nodded.

“Yeah. It's something I've been wondering for a long time.”

Kaneda yawned. “Well, this is my stop. G'Night.”

The others bid him goodnight, and he walked into the building that housed his apartment.

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Egypt Kingdom

In the midst of the swirling sands, stood a large collection of homes and temples made out of stones and mud. But the largest and most grand of all these buildings was the golden palace of the great Pharaoh Yami. (2)

Judging by the buildings' style and by the outfits the people wore, one would expect the city to be just like ancient Egypt.

But the figure walking through the Pharaoh's palace looked nothing like the sort. He was very young, about 15 years old (though it was difficult to tell by his height), with blond hair in a ponytail, and golden eyes. He wore a red coat over a black shirt, black pants, black leather boots, and white gloves. His name was Edward Elric.

Ed was currently humming a jaunty tune (3) as he walked into the lavishly decorated throne room and announced, “Good morning your Highness! It's nice to - WHAT!?”

Apparently the throne room was empty! Ed went nuts and started searching everywhere. Just as he was beginning to worry, a big ball of gold-white fur tackled him to the ground. Ed looked up to see a golden retriever leering over him.

“Great, just great. Alexander, do you mind getting off me?!” when Alexander didn't budge, Ed had to push the dog off himself. Then he noticed the scroll in the dog's mouth.

“Huh? What's that?”

Taking the scroll, he read over it, his eyes growing wider with reach word. Finally, he burst out of the room, and raced through the palace screaming his lungs out.

Visitors and servants alike watched as Ed tore through the hallways like the hounds of Hell were after him.

The distraught boy raced out into the courtyard where his younger brother Alphonse was sleeping in the shade of an obelisk.

“WAKE UP AL, WE HAVE A BIG PROBLEM!! !!”

The huge suit of armor clanked as Al pulled himself up into a sitting position.

“Good morning Nii-san.”

“Yeah, yeah good morning to you too, but we have a serious problem on our hands! The Pharaoh has gone missing!”

“Oh. That is bad.”

“You can't tell anyone about this!”

“Not even Queen Tea or Lady Serenity?”

“No! Not a soul!”

“Oh, good morning ladies.”

Ed spun around and saw the queen and her favorite handmaiden looking at them quizzically. He laughed nervously and scratched the back of his head as a big sweat drop came down. How was he going to explain this?

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Neo-Tokyo

The next day, the group was busy working on their project. It was a beautiful day, so they had decided to move their motorbikes outside.

Kaneda hummed as he grabbed a wrench and started tuning up his bike. Just then, Kei walked up to him and said,

“Hey Kaneda, I left my toolbox in the garage. Do you think you could get it for me?”

”Sure!” Kaneda pulled himself up, and jogged into the garage. He smiled when he saw the spot where all the members of his gang had carved their names and various other things into the wall.

“There's very little time left . . .”

“What?! Who's there!?”

Kaneda spun around in surprise, and noticed a man dressed in a black cloak standing behind him. Nearby the man was a door what had simply appeared out of nowhere several years ago, but no one had ever been able to open it, since there was no keyhole or doorknob or anything of the sort.

“This world has been connected, and soon, it will be swallowed by the darkness.”

Kaneda blinked. This guy must be crazy!

“Huh? What do you mean?”

“There is a lot to learn, but you understand so little. You do not know what lies behind the door.”

“So. . . you're from another world?”

Wow. . . He thought, so Tetsuo was right! There are other worlds out there!

“One who knows nothing does not understand anything.”

“Well, I'm going to go out there and see what there is!”

“A meaningless effort. Soon, everything you know will change.” And with that, he vanished into thin air. Kaneda blinked.

What the hell was that? I must be going crazy or something. Yeah, that's it.

Kaneda picked up Kei's toolbox and carried it outside to where Kay was working.

“Hey thanks!” She exclaimed when she saw him. “Oh, by the way, I also found this. You can have it.” She gave him another Hi-Potion that Kaneda put away in his bag. “You wanna take a break?” she asked.

“Uh, sure, ok.”

A short time later, the two of them sat on top of the garage watching the sky.

“Tomorrow's the big day!” Kei announced brightly.

“Yeah.” Kei looked at him.

“Something the matter?”

“Huh? Oh no, it's nothing.” Kei grinned.

“Once we start off, it's gonna be great!”

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Egypt Kingdom

Meanwhile, a few worlds over, the group looked over the words of the scroll the Pharaoh had left.

Ed,

I'm sorry for leaving without saying anything, but this is important.

The stars have been blinking out one by one, and I know that can't be good. I hate to leave you, but I have no choice.

While I'm gone, I want you and your brother to go to Anime City to find someone with the `key' to our survival. Look for a man named Gene Starwind. He'll help you.

Sincerely,

Pharaoh Yami

P.S: Tell Tea I'm sorry, ok? Thanks.

Serenity frowned. “This looks serious,” she said.

“Well, I guess we'll just have to trust him.” Tea said.

Al scratched the back of his head as he asked, “But what did he mean by `Find the Key to our survival'?”

Tea shrugged. “Who knows?” She said. “You know how much the Pharaoh loves puzzles and riddles.” Ed grinned and pumped one fist into the air.

“Well, you can count on us to find this `Key' for you!”

Tea smiled. “I knew you can!” she said happily. “Now head to the docks where a ship will be waiting for you but first…” she looked up and shouted, “Morty, could you come here for a second?”

Almost instantly, a very short boy with dirty blond hair appeared.

“Yes `mam?”

“”Morty will be your recorder, so everyone will know about your adventures. Now get going! Serenity and I will be able to hold down the fort while the Pharaoh's away, right Serenity?” The girl nodded.

The trio bowed once, than ran off to find the docks where the vehicles were held. Alexander ran after them, barking happily.

“So Morty,” began Al, “Your world was lost to the darkness?” The smaller boy looked down sadly.

“Yeah. For all I know, I might have been the only survivor.”

“Oh.”

Ed looked back at them. “Hey! Less talking and more walking, and now that I think of it, we can't tell anyone else where were' from.”

Al nodded. “Yeah. We have to protect the World Border.”

“You mean World Order, Al.”

“Uh, right.”

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“Are you done yet!?”

Hours later, the group stood in the middle of the dock floor, watching as the two best mechanics fixed up a ship for travel to other worlds. And it was taking longer than Ed had originally expected.

From the top of the ship, a blond-haired teenager with an oil-smudged faced popped up and shouted in a Brooklyn accent, “Hold yer horses! We're almos' finished!”

“Well hurry it up! We haven't got all day!”

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A few minutes later, boy with brown hair in a spike climbed out from under the ship and announced, well, were' done. Let me give you a tour.”

Later, they had visited the main deck, the cabins, ect. ect, while telling them how to fly it. (4)

“Well,” announced Tristan (the spiky-haired mechanic), that's it.”

“Yeah,” agreed Joey (the other mechanic), “This oughta help you get to those other worlds!”

Al bowed. “Thank you very much.” Ed frowned impatiently.

“Yeah, yeah, now let's get going!” The three travelers hopped aboard the ship, and prepared to take off. From the dock, Tristan and Joey watched them, while waving.

“Bye! Good luck!”

“How long d'you think they'll last?”

“I dunno. Maybe about a week?”

“Probably. Bye!”

“Happy trails!”

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Neo-Tokyo

Kaneda sat on his bed thinking about what Kei told him.

*Flashback*

“Once we start off, it's gonna be great!”

*End Flashback*

“It's going to be great . . .”

Suddenly, a boom of thunder interrupted his thoughts. Kaneda sat up and stared out his window at the dark clouds that covered the sky.

“Uh, oh, I'd better go check on the bikes.”

He jumped out of bed, left the apartment, bounded down the steps, and dashed out of the building. The skies above were covered in reddish-black clouds that leered down at him. Kaneda felt the hairs on the back of his neck standing up in fright. Hurriedly, he made his way to the garage where the bikes were. Kaneda noticed that there was no one in sight.

“Where is everybody?”

As he got within a block of the garage, a whole horde of Shadows appeared. Kaneda stepped back in fright.

“Wh-what the --?!”

Even though he was a good fighter, Kaneda ran off in a different direction, hoping to lose them. Suddenly, he slid to a halt as he noticed a familiar figure.

“Tetsuo!”

The other boy turned to look at him, and Kaneda noticed a crazed look in his eyes.

“The door has opened. . .”

“What?!”

“Don't you see? The door is open now! We can go to the other worlds!”

“What the hell are you talking about?! Where's Kei? We need to find her!”

“Kei's coming with us,” Tetsuo answered in an eerily calm voice. “Once we step through, we may never see our friends again, but this may be our only chance! We can't be afraid!”

Suddenly, a beam of dark light surrounded them, blurring Kaneda's vision. Just as he was going to be blinded, a ray of bright light shot out of the darkness and into his hands. It formed into a sword with several points near the end, making it look like a giant key. The blade was a silvery color, and the handle was a deep blue. At the end was a keychain with an eye-shape at the end.

Thisis the Keyblade. Use it well!

Kaneda spun around; looking for the voice, then gave up. He blinked suddenly, realizing that Tetsuo was nowhere in sight!

“Tetsuo?! Where are you?!”

Suddenly, a loud scream pierced the air.

“Oh no! Kei!”

The boy fought his way through the growing number of Shadows to the garage, where he found Kei, but she looked like she was in a bad shape, with her hair all messed up, and her skin marred with bruises.The girl looked up at him weakly. “Kaneda...”

“Kei!” the boy shouted, running towards her.

Suddenly, the door burst open as a great wind came out, blowing Kei towards him. He tried to catch her, but she seemed to go right through him!

The wind was so strong, that Kaneda was blown backwards. Minutes passed. Finally, he had the strength to get to his feet, but when he did, he saw that the garage and practically all of the other buildings had been blown away, leaving only a blank strip of land. But the monstrous being that loomed over him was undoubtedly the same one from his dream!

“Not him again!”

The monster slammed its palm on the ground, and Kaneda jumped away just as it hit the ground. Hurriedly, the boy got to his feet

“You want a fight? Ok, BRING IT!”

The monster attacked in the same pattern as before, but Kaneda knew almost instantly what was going to happen. After multiple hits to the hand, the monster let out an ear-splitting cry as it vanished. Kaneda paused, breathing heavily.

“Phew. . . I did it . . . HUH!?”

A web of cracks spread from underneath his feet, and the ground shattered, sending him into the darkness.

“AAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!”

In the skies above Anime City, a star faded and died. . .

To be continued…

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(1)- I don't know what her last name is, so I made it up.

(2)- Ok, ok, so that was the closest thing to a king I could get!

(3)- Think the Fullmetal Alchemist opening theme.

(4)- In this fic, the Eygpt Kingdom is supposed to be like ancient Egypt…with technologically advanced stuff. Thought I'd just clear that up.

Ok, so. . . . please read and review!