Two Halves Options

[Shiidou Hikaru]

Hikaru being split into two halves brings to mind the episode from the original Star Trek series where Kirk was split into two halves, a good half and an evil half. One of the main points of that episode was that neither half can exist without the other, both must coexist together. This same concept is also played out with Nova and Hikaru. Without a good half, Nova is foolish and destructive. Without her assertive evil half, Hikaru's heart is crippled by guilt and cannot function as a leader of the Magic Knights. And in the end, they both realize the need that they have for each other, and reunite to make Hikaru whole again.

[Shiidou Hikaru]

Oh dear, Hikaru isn't schizophrenic like Gollum at all, Hikaru and Nova are distinct beings. First, Cephiro is a world of the will. Its magic can be used to make people's hopes, dreams, fears, etc. into physical realities. The monsters in Cephiro were made created by the fears of the people that live there. Nova was made in the same way by the emotions of Hikaru. Next, when the first Rayearth series ends, Hikaru is utterly devastated by what happened, in the anime it is to a much greater degree than with Umi and Fuu. Being the leader and primary motivator of the three Magic Knights, Hikaru took all of the responsibility upon herself, believing that she was to blame for everything that happened including the sufferings incurred by her friends Umi and Fuu. Hikaru in her heart hated herself, and it was this hatrad that created the irresponsible and evil creature Nova - a mirror of Hikaru. This whole plot is developed very well in the second season of the anime, and what I've given here is just a brief overview. If you get the opportunity Mel-chan, you should really see the anime, I really think that you would love it. ^_^

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