"yes, but when she wanted....needed Miki...he ended up with her."

Hmmm... I think we're forgetting something. UTENA didn't need Miki. Kate did. Could it somehow be a manifestation of Kate's will? She didn't have any way of knowing about Miki's existance, but then again - if she is in fact pulling people over - she didn't know about Utena either, and here she is. Maybe a subconcious reaching through the universe? This would also account for why Anthy hasn't shown up yet, as Kate may be afraid that she'll take Utena away from her.

No, that still doesn't account for MegaZone's apparent involvement. He said something along the lines of "I've been asked to look out for you" when he first met Utena... maybe Eris is looking after Kate, sending her friends shen she needs 'em? She's the only one I can think of who would put Zoner in charge... still doesn't account for Saionji's appearance, though...

On another note, tangently related, just how much is this Cephiro like the one in MKR? I want Utena to get a... whatzitmajigger. The mech things from Rayearth. Starts with an M, I think. Also, if it is the same world as that in MKR, who gets to be the pillar? I have a feeling that would answer many questions.

Hey, maybe Corwin's doing it! Maybe he can't control his powers right, or something.

Or maybe it's Chu-chu! In coalition with Nall and Mokona!

Arrg! Brain... hurting...

-Nightmare Butterfly