Title: Whenever I Call You Friend
Anime: Magic Knight Rayearth by CLAMP
Author: mizamiko
Rating of Chapter: PG

Whenever I call you Friend: Chapter 3 Interlude 2

 

*****Clef******

Guru Clef watched the two figures fade into the distance of the corridor. It was not how he expected it to have ended.


It was also a lot better than what he feared would happen.

Heaving a small sigh, he released the spell that showed him the short scene the two had played out in the garden.

"Would you rather they start confessing of things that they are not sure off themselves?" A voice resounded from beside one of the great pillars.

"I guess your right. Maybe I expected too much." Guru Clef answered turning to face the lithe form, detaching itself from the pillars' shadow.

"Their best friends, Guru Clef, closer to each other than to anyone else that I know off. But don't expect too much."

"I know, but I don't understand what's happening. Everything was fine between the three of them. Then suddenly everything changed. I was hoping that Lantis would reveal something in this conversation." Guru Clef returned.


" He did. Much more than I have ever seen him do. Hikaru did quite a job on him. He shows some sort of emotion now. But that scene was priceless. I'm glad I was here to see it."

"What did you see that I did not? There was nothing out of the ordinary in their exchange." He spoke out surprised. Then to his dismay, a beeping sound was heard.

"I am needed down at the docking area. I'll be seeing you later then Clef."

"No! Wait! Zazu!"

"They'll work it out by themselves, Clef. All they need is time and space. "Zazu answered not bothering to face the Supreme Yil. "Later."

Guru Clef watched the young man leave the room with not so much as a backward glance. The Supreme Yil shook his head and smiled a rueful smile. The short hyperactive boy that he had met several years' back had slowly faded away. In it's stead stood a

strong, taller than expected, responsible young man. Zazu Torque, everybody knew who he was now.

Much has changed since the young commander Eagle succumbed to the Deep Slumber. Small things, big things, but in all the time that he had been gone, his hand in things could still be felt. He was no longer present, true. But he has left his mark in
several key people. He had made an impression on these people's lives. Now these people change the lives of others.

His influence on them was like a brand. Everyone took notice of these key figures. Kailu Lantis, Geo Metro, Zazu Torque were a few of these people. Zazu, ex-head mechanic of the NSX, had spent much time in Cephiro in the years of slumber. And in every
action the boy under took, his commanders' dreams and ideals drove him. In his own words, Zazu had admitted to that.

"Had I been told five years back that I would be staying in a another world and help rebuild it, I would have laughed my head off. But now... I wouldn't know how to face myself if I didn't in the very least try to help. This is Eagles job, but he's

not here now. " He had said.

Guru Clef again shook his head and started the long trek to his little used room. Much had changed and yet so little for him had. Cephiro has almost regained its former beauty. But still, he was helping as the adviser to the present hashira.

The system may have been abolished but Hikaru was and will always be the hashira until she died.

"Cephiro." He whispered to himself. Slowly, he walked towards one of the many transparent crystals that served as windows. He had noticed that this was becoming a habit. A habit he had no intention of stopping.

Everyday, whenever he came near a window, he would look outside. If it was for reassurance or for appreciation, he did not know.

The world beyond the castle was a sight to behold. It was a play of greens, browns and blues, the colors of life. The warm earthen colors mixed with the vibrant tones. It gave the picture just the right touch of warmth, just the right wash of depth.

It was a giant tapestry, woven from the will of all Cephirans as well as a few non-Cephirans. And it was still not finished.

*Maybe I'm wrong this time. * He thought to himself. *Oh great powers! Let me be wrong. Let this foreboding that I feel be a mistake. *

Deep inside, Clef knew it was only time. In his minds eye he again saw the cold premonition. It was coming, and nothing could stop it. A storm, one that Cephiro has never seen the likes off, was coming. In the center of it all were figures shrouded
from view. They were people who would either destroy Cephiro or strengthen it. Clef was not sure which.

"I hope we can see this one through." He shook his head.

With sudden grimness permeating his youthful features, he uttered with sudden vehemence. "We will see this tempest through. No matter what it takes."


With the new resolve he turned and headed for his study. Now was not the time to be caught off guard. There was much that he needed to know. He needed to be prepared for the storm.

***End  Intrlude 3_2***

Disclaimers: All characters belonged to their original creator, CLAMP, I just commandeered some of the characters for a night out into my own demented world.

Note : Thanks to the UAWC or SW for reading through this particularly long version of the third installment. Thanks to Cleo-chan for checking out the first part of this installment.

**** May 1, 1999****