::And now for something completely different::

So hey there; I'm going to write a chapter story again! YAaaay! How did this happen? I got a tumblr. It's a long story, but the long and short of it is this beautiful work! So please enjoy.

Important Blanket Story Disclaimer: Not only do I not own any of the darling Iwatobi boys, I don't even own the idea for this story, which came from an Anon on tumblr. And THEN I don't even own a lot of the details for the story, which were created by the lovely causeofdeathmakoharufeels and going1582, so lots of not owning by me. Give credit where credit is due people! :D

"talking" thinking ((mee))

The Free Fighter and the Evil Within

"Most of us, I suppose, are a little nervous of the sea. No matter what its smiles may be, we doubt its friendship." ~H.M. Tomlinson

Prologue

Kurakvo hated the water.

He hated its calming depths and its constant presence; he hated the colorful wildlife and the way the sun reflected off of the water.

"Haru!" The dark, shapeless creature closed its metaphorical eyes, letting out a small sigh. Yes, it hated the water…

"Haru!" But if there was one thing it hated more than water, it was humans. And being trapped in the water for so long did nothing but force the creature to be in the close proximity of humans. Water-loving humans. Every day. No matter where he turned he was unable to escape it.

Until now.

"Haru!"

Would that brat shut up already? Kurakvo thought, setting his evil sights on two little boys playing at the waters' edge. The one was quiet; his blue eyes fascinated as he slowly walked further and further into the low waves approaching the shore. The other was standing at the edge, his green eyes reflecting his concern as his friend went farther away.

"Haru! Mom said not to play out that far! Come back!"

"In a minute," the other said, staring intently at the waves. Kurakvo couldn't say why, but he had the strangest feeling that the boy could sense him. However, the notion disappeared almost as soon as he had it as the boy turned away, running through the water back to the shore.

The brunette with the green eyes smiled in relief as the other returned, reaching out to take his hand. "Come on!" he said cheerfully, "Let's build sand castles!" The other nodded, allowing himself to be pulled further up the beach. The green-eyed boy's smile widened, and he laughed gleefully, filling the air with the music of innocent laughter.

Kurakvo shuddered. He hated that laugh. He had to hear it almost every day. These two pure, innocent boys visited the ocean so often, he was surprised they didn't live in it too. Not that he could blame them for not, however. If he had the choice, he wouldn't live in the water either.

Soon, the creature thought, testing its strength once more. Every day the stupid humans damaged the ocean with their pollutants and over-fishing. His jail cell weakened; soon he would be free. Free to wreak havoc on the world once more. Free to destroy everyone's happiness. Kurakvo's temper spiked as that melodious, joyful laughter echoed through the water once more.

Yes, he would destroy everyone's happiness. Starting with that boy's.

-((To Be Continued))-

And so it begins! I'm just going to post Chapter One right now, so keep going :D

~freaky-hanyou