(note: Kyougo is spelt mirror-protect!) X character file: Fuuma Monou. * Monologue. FUUMA I had always thought. That I would protect Kamui. No matter who came along, no matter what happened, I would protect Kamui. I still remember clearly. When I was still little. That rainy day when I first met Kamui. Kamui was all alone in the rain. Clutching a small puppy. Waiting by himself, in the rain. I later found out that he was waiting for his mother that hadn't returned yet...... Tooru-san. But, I thought at that time. I wanted to protect those sad eyes of the child, standing there helplessly. Large eyes. How happy I would be if those eyes filled with laughter. So, I swore. To myself. That I would protect Kamui. Kamui doesn't have a father. It doesn't matter to me who Kamui's father is. Kamui, myself, and my dear sister Kotori. The park where we played until dusk. The large elm tree. The happy times that lasted until that day. The day that Mother died...... and Kamui left Tokyo. Days full of warmth that I believed would continue the next day. To win back that happiness. I will protect Kamui. * Drama. Kotori, Fuuma. On a bicycle, headed towards school. Kotori in the backseat, remembering the dream she had last night. Smiles. KOTORI Well, Oniichan. I had a very pleasant dream last night. FUUMA A dream? KOTORI A dream of Kamui-chan. Kamui-Chan's coming back. Kotori happily hugs Fuuma. KOTORI Kamui-chan was slightly grown-up. Usually, Kamui-chan appears as an elementary-school boy, just like when he left. But today it was different. He was about my age. I hope it comes true. Fuuma, gently to Kotori behind him. FUUMA ...... yeah. Togakushi shrine. Night. Fuuma enters the shrine, worried about his father not returning back into the house. FUUMA Father......? But there is no response. FUUMA ...... He's not here......? Voices from the back. Can't be deciphered, but sounds like someone in pain. KYOUGO ...... Fuuma...... FUUMA Father! Fuuma runs towards the source of his father's voice. His father lies there, the white robe dyed with blood. FUUMA Father!! Fuuma is surprised. Helps his father sit up. FUUMA Father!! FATHER!! KYOUGO The..... Holy Sword...... Kyougo is in critical condition. Points at the altar where the Holy Sword was located. Fuuma looks over. The Holy Sword, the object of worship, is indeed missing. FUUMA (monologue) The Holy Sword is gone!? KYOUGO It has started...... FUUMA Father!! KYOUGO The first arrow signaling...... the End of this World...... Has been fired....... Kyougo chokes on his blood. Fuuma holds onto the coughing Kyougo. FUUMA Father, don't try to talk! Kamui runs into the scene, out of breath. Kamui, observing the horrible scene, is at a loss of words. KAMUI ...... Un.....cle....... Kyougo notices Kamui. KYOUGO Kamu...i....... Take.... back the Holy Sword...... A Kekkai...... Before..... the Seven Seals..... are destroyed...... The Angels...... KAMUI Uncle! Kamui also rushes by Kyougo's side. FUUMA Father! FATHER!! Fuuma calls out his father's name. Kyougo looks at Fuuma through his blurry vision. KYOUGO ...... Fuuma....... You are...... Kamui's....... Kyougo passes away, unable to complete the sentence. FUUMA Father...... Father! Monou residence. Fuuma, Kamui face to face in the living room, after putting a faint Kotori in bed. KAMUI How is... Kotori...? FUUMA She is all right. She took some medication and is sleeping in her room. She isn't hurt, so there is nothing to worry about. Kamui sighs in relief. FUUMA Talk to me. Six years ago. Why did you disappear from Tokyo without saying a word? Kamui bites his lip, not answering. Fuuma opens his mouth, looking at Kamui. FUUMA You don't want to tell me? FUUMA Kamui. Do you remember? When we were playing here at Togakushi Shrine... You suddenly said that you were going to be Kotori's bride? You promised me then. That you would "never make Kotori cry"....... Do you remember what _I_ promised _you_ then......? That I will protect you. Kamui lifts his head with a start. FUUMA I...... want to keep my promise. Kamui shakes his head. KAMUI ...... I don't want to get you guys involved...... I don't want to get Kotori or you, Fuuma, into what is going to be happening around me in the near future. Fuuma's facial expression suddenly changes. A shrill metallic noise can be heard somewhere. Like ears ringing. Kamui backs away, noticing the change in Fuuma. KAMUI ...... Fuuma......? Fuuma looks down at Kamui with an ice-cold stare. As if his personality completely changed. BLACK FUUMA "Kamui"...... I was born for your sake...... I am your...... KAMUI Fuuma! Kamui screams, not wanting to hear the rest. Suddenly, Fuuma returns to his normal self. FUUMA ...Kamui...? KAMUI Fuuma... FUUMA Did you call me? It felt as if you were calling me... KAMUI Do you remember what you were saying earlier...? FUUMA "Can't I do anything?" KAMUI No, after that... FUUMA After that...? KAMUI Could this be...? Kamui is speechless. Indoor pool of CLAMP Campus. Kamui watches the water lapping the poolside. Fuuma quietly stands behind him. Kamui turns around, sensing the presence. KAMUI ..... Fuuma...... FUUMA Kotori... said you were crying...... KAMUI Kotori! She can recognize us!? FUUMA ...... No...... Fuuma shakes his head. Kotori is at the poolside. Watching the surface of the water, giggling, eyes apparently not focusing on what is front of her. Kotori still seems to be not back to normal. Kotori laughs happily, touching the water. KAMUI ...... Kotori...... Kotori jumps into the pool. FUUMA, KAMUI Kotori!! Surprised, Kamui and Fuuma jump into the pool and hoist Kotori back up to the surface. But Kotori still laughs happily. KOTORI Water. Pretty. I like. The sky is pretty too. The air and wind. All pretty. This is where Kamui-chan is. I love it. Kamui, with a painful look on his face, look at Fuuma and Kotori. KAMUI I...... ... don't care what happens to the Earth...... But...... I want to protect. The place where you and Kotori can live happily, Fuuma. The splashes suddenly grow taller. The water whirls around the three, as if to engulf them. Another shrill noise. Fuuma, looking traitorous as before. BLACK FUUMA .... You seem to have made a decision. Dragon of Heaven. You chose your future as one of the Seven Seals. "Kamui". If you chose your future as a Dragon of Heaven, it is my Destiny to be a Dragon of Earth. KAMUI Fuuma!!! * Monologue. BLACK FUUMA I have been waiting. For Kamui to choose. To choose a future as a Dragon of Heaven. Or to choose a future as a Dragon of Earth. I have been waiting for a long time. And. No matter who came along, no matter what happened, I would kill Kamui. When I became "Kamui", the other "Kamui" could not do anything, nor say anything. He just stood there looking at me. Like a lonely child standing there helplessly. Large eyes. Eyes open wide, as if looking at a sight that one could not believe. I will kill Kamui. The Earth is wishing for a Change. A Tomorrow that won't be hindered by humans. Therefore...... I will kill Kamui. I promise.