A story of fate and trust

I'm not going to say names or fandoms yet. Probably a couple of you will know what fandom this is about just with the provided hints, or just because you've heard me talking about this. But still, whether you know this tale or not, I want you to read this.

Just read the story of these two characters, without judging them until I tell you so.

Once upon a time, a silent heroine came down to that world, following a prophecy and followed by monsters. When the time came, she fought valiantly with warriors against demons, and lastly faced the beast that killed many innocents and destroyed her domains. However, she was there too late, and she died over a stupid accident. She became a legend between the mortals, though.

Years later, that beast's seal was broken and it returned to cursing the world. She was revived because she was needed. She seemed weaker and more naive in that new reincarnation, though. A young kid who was around willingly became her sidekick because it was convenient to him. And so, they go forth to fight evil.

On the way, they met a strange man with a cocky attitude who asked too many questions. The reckless heroine, who never said no to a good fight, challenged him. She won, but he seemed disappointed because her powers weren't what they used to be. Both her and her friend seemed surprised the man knew her from before; whether she actually remembered him somehow was never said by her or in the story itself. Also, the man seems too friendly in speech, even looking like he's flirting with her.

( The rest of the story, and a question )

(ETA: By the way, if you read the comments you'll get spoiled about the identity and fandom of these two, The whole thing seen alone is a fat spoiler of the whole fandom, but if I tell you what fandom I'm spoiling you beforehand, my whole rhetorical question is not valid anymore)

It's raining dead! Hallelujah!

Guys, forget last night's weird post about pairings in Okami. I was kind of under the influences of PMS. Still, I'm not deleting it because I'm not entirely ashamed, and the idea of a Princess Tutu/Ranma crossover (Fakir falls in the spring of the drowned duck!) is still awesome today.

In the 2627th installment of "I'm a bad, broken CLAMP fangirl", I actually cracked up at this week's chapter. Hard. I know it's tacky and some of you are kind of crying and stuff, but it's the funniest thing I've seen today.

By the way, wasn't Madhouse in the end. The OVAs will be done by P.I.G. I think that's pretty neat, with probabilities of two almost blondy Syaorans and badly-drawn crying Mokona.

And when finally my fandom wanks about shipping, it's pretty lame. Gee, XXXHOLiC fans, you so boring.

For slightly happier news: MY NINTENDO DS ARRIVED TODAY :D Of course, right now it's under custody so I won't play with it until next week. It's black. I think I'm gonna call it either Yuuko or Robin.

Any suggestions for games? I'm looking for something addictive and amusing, perhaps in the puzzle department but not necessarily, that's not too short (I find Phoenix Wright games short, sorry). It can be an RPG, I guess, as long as it's not too hard or requires a lot of leveling up. No Pokémon, though. The more inventive, the better. It can be for GBA, but I also want suggestions for DS games.

By the way, American and Japanese DS games can be used in European consoles, right? I don't think I'll import any, but it's a good thing to know.

ETA: I almost forgot, I'm kind of nervous about the LJ Animanga Iconmakers Awards at review's. Yup, in the end I was nom'd and barely made it to the votings. I have no chance in CLAMP but it doesn't bother me at all. However, I have such silly hopes for Best Crack, although I'll most likely get my ass kicked. It was hard to find samples that weren't too fandom-in-joke or needed a long explanation on obscure memes.

ETA2: Kobato totally is CardHOLiCverse. First the fortune-teller, now the Piffle Princess combi and the Sucky Suki Dakara Suki main characters. It's a matter of time before Watanuki gets a new neighbor with another a talking plushie, me thinks. Which would kind of seal Kobato!Chitose as his landlady. Which wouldn't be that scary if it wasn't for the human!Chii twins factor. Then again, maybe most rented apartment blocks in that world look like that?