Introductions

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Welcome! Glad to see the pointing over here worked - places to flail about Rayearth are few and far between and finding another fan is awesome!! Especially one who likes other fruits while I'm sat here clutching the pineapple and wailing at Milieva about how much I love it XD

I'm down/dragon of winter nights over - most of the internet, and can frequently be identified by the high-pitched all-caps flailing about Rayearth in ALL THE PLACES. XDD (Though - yes, slightly quiet at the moment as I just stole Milieva from her own country and we're getting married and all, which apparently takes organising??)

(Also she brought the cats and I am STILL distracted by them about every five seconds...)

[Mokonalord]

Okay, I have to say, after I made that pineapple comment, I spent a ridiculously long time wondering what the fruit for Asmi would be, until I had a "DUH!" moment.

Muscat grapes.

[suzanami]

Welcome to Cephiro - a Magic Knight Rayearth fan forum
whether you prefer grapes or pineapple, you are welcome here

[Somariel]

Welcome, Mokonalord! It's always nice to have another Asmi fan around.

[Ithil]

Ok, I don?t know why I?m here. Well, maybe I know it very well ? I?m just a little bit obsessed with Rayearth.
I would like to tell you a story about my connection with this amazing manga, as briefly as I can ? hoping not to bore you.
First of all, forgive me for my bad English. But let?s start.

I remember watching this anime as a child. I watched just a few episodes, but I was really impressed by the drawings. (I?ve recently discovered that the first series was ?censored? in my country: since the ending is certainly not a happy ending, it was maybe considered too cruel for children, and because of this our TV had decided to change it. Therefore, I can say that I?m happy now that I didn?t manage to watch all the episodes a long time ago).
I discovered the whole story of Rayearth thanks to a ?fanbook? (a sort of very small book ? which was part of a series dedicated to anime in general ? wherein all the episodes of the first series were summarized with a written synopsis and frames from the anime. I hope you can see it in this picture that I've found online (it's the first at the top left): http://img3.annuncicdn.it/4e/96/4e966e58f76935aeb87700d72ccfa0df_orig.jpg) found by chance in my father?s bookstall.
My favourite character has always been Fuu. I don?t know why? maybe because she seems so smart and  kind, but also brave and strong, and beautiful in a non-stereotypical way for manga/anime standards. And I had a huge crush on Ferio.
I read the story a thousand times. Unfortunately I lost that book after a short time. I was so sad!
When I started the first year of high school I met a girl, one of my classmates, who was (and still is) into manga and anime. She lent me the six volumes of Magic Knight Rayearth. I?ll never stop to thank her. This manga has entered in my heart and will never go away. I don?t know why, but it has left a mark within me. I've always thought that the story is too short... but I love it anyway. Especially the first series *-*
When the high school was over, I decided to watch the anime? and I became obsessed even more!
After that, I started to read fan fiction in my native language (Italian), especially the ones regarding my favourite couple ? Fuu and Ferio. Step by step, I bought all the volumes of the manga. I began to become CLAMP-addicted ? I?ve read Chobits, Card Captor Sakura, Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle and the wonderful XxxHolic; I?ve also read the first chapters of RG Veda.
About one year and a half ago I managed to watch the OAV of MKR ? and yes, I loved it! The drawings are so accurate, and I liked the way in which the plot and some characters have been transformed (the new version of Clef is definitely better; and I loved watching Ferio against Fuu!). Dammit? the nostalgia had overwhelmed me again. Maybe because I associate MKR with my childhood?
I?ve looked for new fanfictions and finally I?ve found fanfiction.net. The first story I read, more than one year ago, was ?You Can't Take it Back? by Suzanami (I still want to know how it?s going to end! Argh!).
Suzanami, I would like to thank you. I love your stories. I love the way you describe the characters? feelings; you make me feel those emotions too. Thank you.

I?m so sorry for having bothered you guys? I just wanted to write this.

[suzanami]

omg Ithil

hello and welcome and don't apologize you are wonderful  SO KIND TO ME ;u;

I can't believe you are talking about that old fic, I'm blushing.  are you maybe the person who asked me about it on Tumblr?  I really should try and rewrite/finish it, that story did have potential and I am still fond of it  and I get asked about it now and then...

I loved hearing your personal story of MKR!  now that you mention it, I do remember hearing that some versions changed the ending (I want to say one of the video games had a "happy ending" but I could be mistaken).  the sad ending is the very point, though!  silly censors :p

you aren't bothering anyone here, I promise.  we love new members, especially when they have a lot of feelings and things to say.  and I love new members that are Fuu fans  and say kind things to me oh my gosh  I hope you find some other threads that you want to talk in, and hope to see more of you!! :)

[Ithil]

Hi Suzanami! I'm so happy to 'meet' you!

I'm not on Tumblr, but I love your 'Fuu page' (http://team-hououji.tumblr.com/) and the 'Rayearth page' (http://fuckyeahrayearth.tumblr.com/) *___* And your avatar is simply amazing. I love your fanart as well!

By the way, do you know that the Italian version of Rayearth anime had a different title and changed some characters' names? It was called 'Una porta socchiusa ai confini del sole', which could be translated as 'A half-closed door at the edge of the Sun'... don't ask me why XD
Hikaru's Italian name was Luce (which means 'light'), Umi's name was Marina (which is a real name in Italy and could be translated as 'marine'), and Fuu's name was Anemone (I don't know why they have chosen that name! When I studied ancient Greek, I found out that 'anemos' means 'wind'... So maybe this is the reason behind the name Anemone... But the translators could have chosen 'Aria', which means 'air'...).

I don't know if I can choose this beautiful picture http://www.zerochan.net/1279875 as my avatar, so I'll wait for your judgment 

Fuu and Ferio have always been my favourite OTP <3 (If only they had kissed in the manga/anime...! I hate CLAMP sooo much - and love them at the same time!)

[suzanami]

such a long title!  I think Aria suits her better than Anemone~

Milieva here actually started up the Rayearth tumblr, then added me on as a mod!

it's probably okay to use the fanart in your avatar, but definitely credit the artist in your signature.  if you're not sure how, I can help you do that, just send me a Private Message.

[Mokonalord]

Welcome, Ithil! I gladly pass on the designation of newest member to you.

Just keep in mind that I can't really shut up about Ascot and I'm sure we'll get along fine. Feel free to flail just as much as you want about your favorites.

Currently looking at the Italian names, and- Huh. Aquila Bianca and Piripicchio. My poor limited monolingual brain cannot even begin to comprehend.

[Ithil]

Hi, Mokonalord!
I love Ascot (and I support Asmi) *-* So yeah, I'm sure we'll get along well!

Aquila Bianca means 'White Eagle', but Piripicchio... oh my gosh, it's simply horrible.

[Somariel]

Nice to meet you, Ithil. I haven't been on much recently, but it's always nice to get a new member here (especially if they're an Asmi supporter).

[Mokonalord]

*singing* I'm bringing Asmi back, (Ascot: *fistpump* YES!) Them other shippers don't know how to act...

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*singing* I'm bringing Asmi back, (Ascot: *fistpump* YES!) Them other shippers don't know how to act...

*headtilts*

Is that a challenge? >DDDDDDDDDDD

[Mokonalord]

*singing* I'm bringing Asmi back, (Ascot: *fistpump* YES!) Them other shippers don't know how to act...

*headtilts*

Is that a challenge? >DDDDDDDDDDD

*still singing* Put up your dukes, let's get down to it. Hit me with your best shot! *cue frantic cat* Ah, right, forgot, she doesn't like me singing Pat Benatar.

[Tea]

Aaah here I am, making an account hehe.

I am tumblr user generaltea, some of you may know me from my fanart on tumblr, my coffee shop au and the character week streams tumblr user ezkas and I are making.
I watched the anime for the first time years ago (I don't actually remember the exact number of years) and own a very badly translated danish version of the manga, which I treasure deeply.

I hope to have lots of fun with you guys!

- Tea