A Test of Faith
Disclaimer: I do not own Magic Knight Rayearth nor it's characters. This is a work of fanfiction. The original characters and story belong to CLAMP.
Fuu sighed as she watched various people from the observation deck at Tokyo Tower. She checked her watch and let out another sigh. Her two best friends were late. Today was the anniversary from when they went to the magical land of Cephiro. She desperately wanted to see Ferio again. A slight blush spread across her cheeks as she thought of the handsome swordsman/prince of Cephiro. "Fuu-Chan!" The sound of her name brought her back to reality and she turned to see Umi Ryosaki and Hikaru Shidou running towards her. They were both breathing hard when they reached her. "We are so sorry that we're late!" Hikaru cried as she gave Fuu a big hug. "We missed the bus to get here and then Hikaru forgot her money so we had to go back to her house, making us miss the next bus!" Umi said in a rush. "It's okay, I'm patient." Fuu laughed as Umi was still struggling to catch her breath. "Are you ready to go?" Hikaru asked excitedly. Fuu and Umi nodded and the three girls joined hands. Fuu closed her eyes and wished with all her heart to go back to Cephiro. A blinding light flashed and Fuu had the sudden feeling of falling. She opened her eyes and let out a gasp. They were back! "Why do we always have to arrive this way?" Umi yelled. Fuu agreed as the three quickly plummeted to the land below. A giant flying fish went under them and Fuu landed on her butt with an "oof!" "Look! It's Clef's fishy!" Hikaru cried as she started petting the creature's head. "He never fails, does he?" Fuu said as she looked over at Umi who was slightly blushing at the mention of Clef's name. Fuu happily watched the passing scenery as they headed towards the giant crystal castle. As they neared, she could make out the distant figures of their friends. She searched in vain for the one with the shaggy, green hair and her heart started beating furiously as she caught sight of him. She heard Hikaru scream, "Lantis!" and watched in amazement as the little red head leaped off the creature's back and into the dark sword master's arms. Fuu and Umi waited until they were safely on the ground before stepping off. Fuu locked eyes with Ferio and her stomach flipped when he smiled at her. "Fuu, I've missed you" he said as he gently pulled her into his arms. She hugged him back and whispered, "I missed you more." A deep rumbling in his chest told her he was laughing. "We shall see about that!" he chuckled and escorted her inside.
The interior looked pretty much the same since the last time they were there. A tall, pink-haired women burst through the throne room's doors and attacked Hikaru in a big hug. "Caldina!" It's good to see you!" Umi said as Caldina moved on to her. "Better now that you little missies are here!" she said after hugging Fuu. They all were ushered into the throne room to greet Lafarga, Ascot, Sierra and Clef. Umi happily ran towards Clef and hugged him fiercely. Fuu and Hikaru giggled as the Master Mage turned red. "Welcome back Magic Knights" Clef said after Umi released him. "It's good to be back" Hikaru exclaimed with excitement. "Has anything happened since we have been gone?" Fuu asked, hoping nothing too serious. The room grew silent as she heard the throne room's doors open again. Strong arms hugged her from behind before she got to turn around. "To answer your question lovely, I'm here for a visit!"