Rurouni Kenshin Fan Fiction ❯ Built on a Dream ❯ The Arrival ( Chapter 3 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

"The word 'hallucinatory' has its roots in the Latin hallucinari or allucinari,
meaning 'to wander in mind'." But could it all be real?

Anime/Manga: Rurouni Kenshin Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Fantasy / Adventure | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 03.25.2005 | Pages: 1 | Words: 1.6K | Visits: 160 | Status: Completed

***Author's Note: Ohayou minna! Another chapter! Oooh, it's getting good, ne? Review, though I might never read them. Flames will hurt my feelings, hooray for constructive criticism!

*Disclaimer: I don't own Rurouni Kenshin… though, I really really really wish I did..

Kara opened her eyes. "Sorry I had to do that," the voice said.

She sat up, looking around. She wasn't in the kitchen anymore, that was for sure.

"Now, little one, I welcome you to Spiritworld!"

Kara's eyes took in one of the most breathtaking scenes she had ever seen. They sat in the middle of a plush green meadow, with a few trees scattered about, and millions of clouds filled the endless blue sky. There was no sun, but the land was bathed in a heavenly light from above. This whole place, wherever she was made her feel calm and at ease.

"A sight for sore eyes, isn't it?" Kara turned to look at the figure beside her.

"Not as scary-looking as you thought, huh?" To Kara's left, there was a teenage girl with light blue hair pulled back into a ponytail that matched her eyes. She was sprawled out on the grass in blue jeans and a pink tee-shirt. Kara stared.

"Kami?"

The girl smiled. "That's me, little one."

"You don't seem to be much older than me," Kara stuttered.

Kami laughed. "Ah, looks are deceiving, my friend. But it seems as if humans put a lot of trust in their ability to see, so I took on this form; one you could trust." A bird flew across the sky above them, its rainbow-colored wings glittering with each movement. Kara looked up in awe.

"Ever heard of the Bible?" Kami said, her gaze drifting upwards also.

"Of course," replied Kara.

Kami's eyes searched the vast sky. "'In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth'... do you know the last verse?"

Kara nodded. "The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God's people. Amen."

Kami smiled. "Good. But what you do not know is that the story continues."

Kara looked toward Kami. "What?"

Kami's grin grew broader. "Yup. Humans are not the only people of God. After the saga of earth, comes the saga of Spiritworld." Her face grew serious. "As with any story, there are hard times and trials. The fate of you, your friends, and your world is tied into the purification of this planet."

"Purification?"

"Yes. As with every good thing, when evil tries to take it over, it becomes impure. Your job in the great Plan is to help us get rid of that evil." Kara stiffened. This was getting weird. Maybe she really had gone crazy. She rubbed her eyes. This had to be a dream. What had she eaten for lunch?

Kami continued. "You won't be doing it alone, of course. There will be nineteen humans, each with their own guide. Kara shook her head, overwhelmed. Kami took a deep breath. "I'm sorry if I am confusing you. I've never had a situation like this before. You are my first and only of the nineteen potential-potentsharus I am to guide. I'll try to slow down."

Kara nodded gratefully. "Potential-potentsharu?"

"Yes, that's what you are," Kami said, rising to her feet. "Come with me. I promise I'll tell you everything." Kara stood up also, and began to follow Kami. Far above them, a few bright stars began to twinkle in the sky.

"Kami! Look!" Kara gestured toward the heavens. Kami smiled.

"Stars, yes. On your planet, you can only see them as they encourage you through the darkness. But here, where there is no darkness, they burn brighter. Remember this, little one, if you are ever lost or need guidance, follow the brightest star. '...and the star they had seen in the east went ahead of them.'"

"The wise men, from the Bible?" Kami nodded. Kara's hand rose to her temple. she could still feel a rhythm, but it was more steady and quiet now. Her other hand flew to her chest. Kami noticed.

"That pounding in your head, it's much more quiet now, yes?" Kara nodded. "It's the pulsing song of Spiritworld. We have been calling you for quite a while. You see, you would never relax enough in your sleep for us to bring you here; it was like you were always on guard. But now that you are here, your mind has quieted and your heart beats in rhythm to our song, Kami-Sama (God's) heartbeat, I guess you could say."

Kara smiled at that thought and looked ahead. Two figures came into view. She paused. Kami glanced over her shoulder.

"No need to worry, little one, they're our friends." As the pair walked closer, Kara saw that there were two boys. One had dark blue hair, the other's a fiery red. Kami waved as they approached. "Kara, I'd like you to meet my twin brother." She gestured toward the blue-haired boy. Kara spoke up.

"Sama, right?" He seemed surprised. Kara explained. "'When God created man, He made him in the likeness of God.' If God is known as Kami-Sama here, and she is Kami, then you must be Sama."

He gave a half-smile. "Indeed... though the One you speak of has many names."

"Hi, I'm K-" the red-head began before Kami cut him off.

"No time for that now, kids, you've got some learning to do." Kara and the boy were silent as the pair motioned toward a small pond. The water began to stir slightly, and images formed just beneath the surface. "Okay, little ones, listen carefully. It's very important that you know the whole story..."