The Inn of Murder
Chapter one- Kaoru
By Misao's Angel
It was the middle of winter; snow fell as though they were filling in for the dead sakura, gently gliding down the cold crisp air, coating everything it could near. It fell upon the towering trees, the houses, the driveways... It even made it's self home on the large van resting outside the Kamiya residence. The wind began to blow harder, shaking the gentle branches of the trees and creating the illusion of a wolf's howl.
Kamiya Kaoru hugged herself tighter. She never liked the cold, but she could never avoid the unpleasant feeling. Usually on a day such as this she was one to be watching television on her favorite couch by the heater, treating her frigid tongue to a cup of hot chocolate. But today was different.
Today her mother was DIEING.
It had been three years since she had first caught the deadly disease, but the only clues we had of its existence were her constant grunts and moaning. None of them believed her then. Her little brother and herself always knew Mother as one who hungered pity. She would tell them that they were so mean to her, that they didn't love her... But all she wanted was for them to reassure her that they did. But when they learned from the doctor that this time she WASN'T faking, their lives turned for the worse.
When their mom first caught the disease, it was known by the doctor that there was no yet found cure. It was a constant subject of concern for the younger brother. He would always tell them that if scientists couldn't find a cure soon, he would. He was always interested in the sciences, anything from biology to science fiction. He would never fail to reassure her that he would be able to cure her one day. He was very arrogant.
But that morning, the family heard some interesting news on the radio. It seemed that a famous researcher in Kyushu found a cure. But to make the long, perilous trip from Hokkaido... This was something Kaoru and her little brother would have to do alone. Kaoru was responsible enough to pack what she believed they needed for them, while her little brother got ready. When everything was set to go, Kaoru put her newly earned license to the test and set out to the harbor, about 7 hours away judging by how icy the roads looked.
It grew dark out quicker than expected. Kaoru had never driven this far before in her life, and forgot to think of a place to rest. She held her favorite pendant nearer to her heart... It was supposed to protect her.
Ever since Kaoru was a child, she had the gift, if you call it that, to see ghosts. She never wanted them... She was not fond of the wrinkled hands of her departed grandmother grabbing at her ankles, or the young girl who never said anything, just stared at her with large, empty eyes... Or the newest of the collection, the young man whose chest was crushed, bleeding profusely from his mouth and neck where a shard of glass pierced it. No, she was not one to easily accept these visitors.
So when the trees that lined the thin, bumpy road they were following began to look like giant, bloodthirsty hands crawling from the depths of hell, Kaoru was ready to find an inn to rest at.
After a perilous hour of searching, Kaoru finally came around such a place. It was a large building, harboring at least two hundred rooms with its large, wooden doors. It had long, oak wood walls, slightly rotting around the roof, which was also made of wood, yet looked sturdy enough to last them the night. Kaoru was glad to have finally reached an inn...
Despite the feeling of fear that clenched her heart when she entered.
To be continued.
So people, how was chapter one? This will probably be the shortest of all of the chapters. Don't worry though, all the good stuff will come soon! By the way, PLEASE R&R!!!!! Thank you!
Chapter one- Kaoru
By Misao's Angel
It was the middle of winter; snow fell as though they were filling in for the dead sakura, gently gliding down the cold crisp air, coating everything it could near. It fell upon the towering trees, the houses, the driveways... It even made it's self home on the large van resting outside the Kamiya residence. The wind began to blow harder, shaking the gentle branches of the trees and creating the illusion of a wolf's howl.
Kamiya Kaoru hugged herself tighter. She never liked the cold, but she could never avoid the unpleasant feeling. Usually on a day such as this she was one to be watching television on her favorite couch by the heater, treating her frigid tongue to a cup of hot chocolate. But today was different.
Today her mother was DIEING.
It had been three years since she had first caught the deadly disease, but the only clues we had of its existence were her constant grunts and moaning. None of them believed her then. Her little brother and herself always knew Mother as one who hungered pity. She would tell them that they were so mean to her, that they didn't love her... But all she wanted was for them to reassure her that they did. But when they learned from the doctor that this time she WASN'T faking, their lives turned for the worse.
When their mom first caught the disease, it was known by the doctor that there was no yet found cure. It was a constant subject of concern for the younger brother. He would always tell them that if scientists couldn't find a cure soon, he would. He was always interested in the sciences, anything from biology to science fiction. He would never fail to reassure her that he would be able to cure her one day. He was very arrogant.
But that morning, the family heard some interesting news on the radio. It seemed that a famous researcher in Kyushu found a cure. But to make the long, perilous trip from Hokkaido... This was something Kaoru and her little brother would have to do alone. Kaoru was responsible enough to pack what she believed they needed for them, while her little brother got ready. When everything was set to go, Kaoru put her newly earned license to the test and set out to the harbor, about 7 hours away judging by how icy the roads looked.
It grew dark out quicker than expected. Kaoru had never driven this far before in her life, and forgot to think of a place to rest. She held her favorite pendant nearer to her heart... It was supposed to protect her.
Ever since Kaoru was a child, she had the gift, if you call it that, to see ghosts. She never wanted them... She was not fond of the wrinkled hands of her departed grandmother grabbing at her ankles, or the young girl who never said anything, just stared at her with large, empty eyes... Or the newest of the collection, the young man whose chest was crushed, bleeding profusely from his mouth and neck where a shard of glass pierced it. No, she was not one to easily accept these visitors.
So when the trees that lined the thin, bumpy road they were following began to look like giant, bloodthirsty hands crawling from the depths of hell, Kaoru was ready to find an inn to rest at.
After a perilous hour of searching, Kaoru finally came around such a place. It was a large building, harboring at least two hundred rooms with its large, wooden doors. It had long, oak wood walls, slightly rotting around the roof, which was also made of wood, yet looked sturdy enough to last them the night. Kaoru was glad to have finally reached an inn...
Despite the feeling of fear that clenched her heart when she entered.
To be continued.
So people, how was chapter one? This will probably be the shortest of all of the chapters. Don't worry though, all the good stuff will come soon! By the way, PLEASE R&R!!!!! Thank you!