X/1999 fanfiction. Standard disclaimers apply.

Raison D'être

by Watari Yutaka (watariyutaka@edsamail.com.ph)

Satsuki stretched her arms overhead as Beast's wires receded from her body. As exhilarating as it was to be joined with Beast and to experience freedom in the world of binary codes and programs, it always left her exhausted. Settling back in her perch, she contemplated her current situation. She was a Harbinger - destined to bring forth the earth's destruction. Fate has joined her with seven other people, some of them were downright evil, while some were not. It was not like they had a choice to begin with.

People are imperfect.

That is her primary belief. There has never been nor will there ever be a person who is without flaw, herself included, but she had managed to create out of her imperfection a creature so perfect, utterly flawless....

Beast.

Metallic tendrils wrapped around their mistress tenderly, like the arms of a lover, yet Beast was more than that. Beast was her baby. Borne out of her knowledge and her passion for science.

A noise sounded, making her start. Satsuki wriggled out of Beast's embrace and jumped to the floor. She found no one there, instead a bouquet of white roses and lilies lay beside Beast's base. Inside, a folded piece of rose colored paper held two words.

Happy birthday.

Satsuki looked in the direction of the entrance and briefly saw a flash of gold disappearing just as the door closed. A rare smile lit up her face as she hugged the flowers to her chest and she breathed in their scent. Leaning against Beast, she began wondering about the imperfections that people had. Was this the reason why people seek out others? In the hopes of finding someone whose imperfection is one's own strength and vice versa? She was not likely to find the answers to those questions from her "perfect" creation.

"Yuto Kigai."

The man behind the name was a mystery. Satsuki gave Beast a small reassuring pat as the energy levels lowered in the creature's version of sleep. She got dressed and walked towards the door.

Maybe it was time to find out more.

**********The End**********

original © May 2001 by Watari Yutaka