[ WP ] , When they turn 18 , everyone gets a clear mental image of their Soulmate , the one person they 're meant to love . Today is your birthday , and you see yourself .

I flung my wrist out, a wave of energy following along it. The wall to in front of me shattered, exposing a bright world beyond it. I smiled, picking my way through the rubble. She followed behind me, folding her arms and leaning on the outside wall of the building. 
 
 `` Still feel like smashing things?'' She asked, her grin broadening. I looked at her sideways, unable to look at her fully, as per usual. 
 
 `` Depends on how long is left,'' I responded, scanning the area ahead of me. 
 
 `` You're putting too much into this. Just let it happen,'' 
 
 `` We are,'' I said absently, already imagining the next scenario. 
 
 `` Sorry?'' 
 
 `` We're putting too much into this. You're an Anima. You're a part of me. Hence, we're putting too much into this.'' She groaned, throwing her head back. 
 
 `` Do n't remind me. Who'd want to be part of,'' She paused, eyes swimming as they looked at me. `` you?'' She finished simply. Instead of feeling anger, I laughed. 
 
 `` Come on. You know we're awesome,'' I turned towards the sky, willing it to darken. 
 
 `` Do n't you find it the least bit convenient that your birthday is late at night, and you happen to be an active dreamer?'' Storm clouds appeared from nowhere, gusts picking up around us. 
 
 `` Do you? I've spent years training for this. I wo n't let it be a hazy dream like other peoples,'' Alien crafts broke through the clouds, the people running through the street like ants beneath them. The winds tore at us, standing atop what had become a mountain of rubble, humanities last hope. 
 
 `` Would you let it go if I let you get a good look at me?'' I turned away from the scene in front of me, looking at the black shirt she wore. 
 
 `` I've never been able to do that. Why would you change that?'' My mind raced, wondering if I would finally be able to see one of my best friends, properly. 
 
 `` Because it's important to you,'' The sounds of alien blasters cut through the silence, almost tearing away my attention. `` You have to be quick. Yes or no?'' 
 
 `` Fine,'' I hurriedly responded. `` Let me see you,'' My vision seemed to pop, and suddenly, I found myself in full control of where I was looking. I looked up, staring at what may as well have been a gender bent version of myself. 
 
 `` Oh,'' she said, beginning to walk away. `` Happy birthday, by the way,'' My mouth fell open, my motor skills abandoning me. 
 
 `` What? But, how is it you?'' She turned around, walking backwards. 
 
 `` Why do you say that like we're any different?'' The wolf's grin on her face grew broader as she flickered, replaced by a perfect image of myself momentarily. `` You said it yourself. I'm just a part of you. You narcissistic - `` A wave of energy rippled outwards from me, the world falling away until it was just the two of, amongst the darkness. Her eyebrows raised as she twirled in the spot, looking around. 
 
 `` Explain. Now.'' She turned to look at me, chuckling. 
 
 `` Oh, I do n't think so. That's not how you treat me at all. How about you cool off, and I'll talk to you tomorrow, huh?'' I frowned, my grip on consciousness slipping suddenly. The last thing I saw was a blurry image that could have been me, laughing amongst the darkness. 
 
 I contemplated how much I must hate myself to want to be alone forever, but I very quickly realised I did n't hate myself. I was fairly happy with my life so far and had no major regrets. I found myself content with the fact that I'd feel that way about me for the rest of my life. And with that thought, I let myself slip back into deep sleep, resolving to remain unconscious until the morning. Tonight had already had enough adventure.
