Water… Water is the origin of everything. So, why do people fear it? Haruka thought floating on his back in the ocean. Since he was born he loved the water. He never feared it, unlike others in the town. Everyone in the town knew about Haruka. He was the fastest swimmer, the most reserved person and the child whose parents left when he was little. But Haruka didn't care about what other thought about him: all he needed was the water… and his swimming trunks.

Watching the pure white clouds drift across the clear blue sky, Haruka found himself lost in his thoughts. A swift brush against Haruka's leg caused his train of thoughts to be interrupted. Haruka looked around, no one was around.

Probably just a fish or seaweed. Haruka was about to go back to floating when he felt something grab his ankle and pull him down, under the water's surface. With a swift kick, his ankle was freed and he broke the water's surface.

"Hahaha! Oh man, Haru." A voice spoke out. Haruka rolled his eyes. Only one person came to mind: Nagisa Hazuki. Turning around, Haruka's suspicions were comfimed. Nagisa, Rei and Makoto's smiling faces greeted him.

"Honestly, Haru-chan. You always lose focus in the water." Makoto said. Rei nodded in agreement and Nagisa dived underwater again.

"Knock it off with the –chan." Haruka said, snapping his goggles off his eyes.

"Anyway, we should probably head back in. The waves are picking up and it's getting dangerously close to low tide." Rei said. With a quick nod from Makoto and Nagisa, who had broken the surface, they dragged Haruka back to shore. Whilst Makoto, Nagisa and Rei dried off, Haruka stared out at the horizon. Makoto waved Nagisa and Rei ahead, then walked to Haruka's side.

"Come on, Haru. We can come back tomorrow." Makoto hung his arm around Haruka's neck, puting him in a head lock. Dragging Haruka away from the ocean, Haruka looked back.

One day, I'll stay in the water. Forever… Free! Haruka closed his eyes for a moment, the turned to face the town and walked away from the ocean.

*Line Break*

In the ocean, a man watched as Haruka turned and walked away from the ocean. His gold eyes didn't wander from the raven haired boy until he disappeared from view behind a house.

Such beauty, such power… such potential! The golden eyed man thought. A wave of energy passed over him, he swiveled his head towards the energy source. A ruby red eyed boy dressed in fine red Arabian clothes stood on the water behind him. Anger burned in his eyes.

"Get. Out. Of. My. Territory!" The red eyed boy snarled. The golden eyed man smirked and turned to fully face him, rising from the water. His own green and red Arabian clothes looked bone dry- not a single drop of water touched the clothes.

"My, my. You're not very welcoming, are you? And here I was, enjoying the sights your territory provides." Walking towards him, the golden eyed man smiled, showing a innocent smile.

"Like hell you where! Go back to your own territory before I whoop your ass!" The anger never dimmed in his eyes.

"I just want to talk to you." The golden eyed man waited for a response. Realizing he would never get a response, he continued. "I noticed you have a pretty impressive swimmer here. Fast and cute, don't you agree."

"Get to the point already!" The red eyed boy crossed his arms, frustration and anger became his only emotions.

"Ok, ok. I'm looking to 'expand' my followers across other towns. I think this place would be perfect for just that. More specifically: HE would be perfect." The red eyed boy had enough of this guy.

"You're not taking over my territory OR my people. Especially that boy. Now get out!"

"What's the boy's name, anyway? Shiro, Takehiko, Hayato?"

"None of your business. Now you either leave willingly or I make you leave!"

Realizing he should leave, the golden eyed man walked forwards, only inches from the red eyed boy's face.

"Fine, I'll leave. But don't worry, I'll be back soon." The golden eyed man continued to walk, leaving the red eyed boy behind. "Very soon!"

The golden eyed man descended into the ocean.

"Keep away from my territory and my property, Seijuro!" The red eyed boy turned around.

"See you soon, Rin." Seijuro spoke as his head disappeared under the ocean, sending a single ripple across the surface.

The anger on Rin's face was replaced with worry and thinking. Seijuro would come back, he had to prepare for that. Even if it meant destroying peoples former lives. With a plan forming in his head, Rin descended into the water, eager to put his plan into action ASAP.