Friday, April 1, 2011

~Another World~

Time: 4th April 2011
Location: Town of 'Felloc'

A young man dressed in light armour stands beside Shinichi, who is lying on a bed in what appears to be an infirmary ward.

Shinichi (regaining consciousness): Uhhhhh...

*The soldier walks out the door and gives a shout before attending to Shinichi.*

Soldier: Captain, the boy's waking up.

Captain: Been three days, eh?

Soldier: Yes, sir. I'll take my leave now.

*The soldier leaves the room*

Shinichi (opening his eyes): W-Where am I? What happened? Who are yous?

Captain: I'm Captain Forslinger of the Soldier's Guild and we're in the infirmary. As to what happened, we found you lying unconscious in the hills just west of this town.

Shinichi: Whaat? Town?

Captain: Hmm. Guessed you weren't from here. Your clothes and accent are a bit... off. This is the town of Felloc. So, what's your name and where are you from?

Shinichi: I'm Shinichi Nisai. I'm from Kyoto. But wait. Felloc?

Captain: Kyoto? Never heard of that town before. Felloc! On the continent of Senneth!

Shinichi (thinking to himself): I'm terrible at school... but I know for sure there is no continent named Senneth... wait...

Shinichi: Okay. Do you know of a country called Japan? A country called America? Europe?

Captain: (very confused): 'Fraid not.

Shinichi (thinking): I-I'm in another world...

Shinichi: I think... I'm from another world...

Captain: You don't look like you're lying and you don't look like you're mad.

*both remain silent for a second*

Captain: Okay... I think we need to speak to the High Councilor... Come with me.

Thursday, March 31, 2011

~Shinichi~

Time: 1st April 2011
Location: Yul Ein High School (Human World)

In the hallways of the high school, a seventeen year-old named Shinichi Nisai sits alone reading a manga. After a while his friend, an upbeat girl, Keiko Kawashima, attends to him.

Keiko: Shini! What are you doing?

Shinichi: Eh, I'm bored. I have a break.

Keiko: The results of our yearly exams are up on the noticeboard! Come, let's go check it out.

Shinichi: *sighs* Fine, alright.

*The two walk through the hallway*

Keiko: Shini, you always seem tired or something. This might be a strange question to ask but, do you enjoy life?

Shinichi: Occasionally nice things pop up, but many times I've wondered what's the point of life? I once believed my purpose was to find a partner that I could protect and love. Not anymore.

Keiko: I'm sure you'll find that someone someday.

Shinichi: I ain't betting on it. I don't like this world. It isn't my world.

Keiko: Hmm?

Shinichi: Did I ever tell you that I really wish I were a character in a manga? Have my own ability. Protect my partner. Go on a real adventure. You know?

Keiko: Haha, I'm sure a lot of people would like that.

Shinichi: What about you?

Keiko: I guess I'm happy with my life at the moment. I have good friends, like you!

*Keiko gives Shinichi a hug, which Shinichi reluctantly receives*

Shinichi: You've accepted reality. I haven't.

*The two arrive at the noticeboard, crowded by over thirty people*

Student 1: Nooooooooo. I failed again!

Student 2: Did you hear? Miyahara-san got straight As again!

Student 3: Miyahara-san is so smart! Why can't I be like him?

Keiko (reading to herself): Takabe 78, Ryusaki 83, Sawamura 66, Kusuhara 95...

Keiko: yay, I got 91! Shinichi, what did you get?

Shinichi: ...

Keiko(searching for Shinichi's name): ... Nisai 46.

*Keiko hits Shinichi on his head*

Keiko: Shini! You failed! You need to try harder next time!

Shinichi: Studying is boring... manga is more interesting.

Keiko: I don't want you to be poor in the future. I want you to be happy! Imma make you study next time!

Shinichi:
Eh, you can try.

*Later that day, 10:30pm, Shinichi is lying on his bed facing the ceiling thinking to himself*

Shinichi (in his head): Life is pretty boring. I don't have any special talents. I'm not smart, i'm not good at sports, i'm not good-looking and i'm really lazy... Keiko is kind but she's not the one i'm looking for. Eh, this really isn't my world...

*At that instant a dark black void rips the space in Shinichi's room and a force pulls him through the portal*

Shinichi: What the fuck?! What is this shit? What's happening?

~A Premonition~

Date: 1st April 2011
Location: The Throne Room. Shinj's Fortress.

The atmosphere is dark and tense. A man dressed in a black cult robe walks calmly into the room and bows down before the silhoetted figure upon the Throne. The figure on the throne is wearing a similar robe, however endorned with a golden lining, symbolising some importance.

Servant: "My Lord, the time has come. Reshaltos has opened his eyes."

The Lord: "Ah, I see. I shall attend to him shortly. Of course, ensure he does not escape..."

Servant: "With no disrepect, my Lord but God has little patience. I shall keep him entertained until you are ready. I take my leave"

*Servant leaves*

The Lord (to himself): So... the wheels of fate now begin to turn... I wonder, are you ready for the war ahead, my dear...