Chapter 1: The Healer

Kira's heart sank as she saw Matty's lifeless body being carried by "the Leader," the man that she somehow saw and felt with her gift. She tried to hide the sadness she felt at that time. After sobbing for awhile, she stood up and followed the Leader. As hard as she could Kira tried to be strong though she could feel her whole body shaking of fear and sadness. Frolic who continued followed them was somehow aware of the situation, walking with his head and tail down whimpering once in awhile. Suddenly light emerged from the end of the path. Kira then knew they finally were there, arriving in her new home. She did imagine this scene once, only thing that was missing was her friend Matty once a proud and zealous boy now pale and lifeless yet somehow peaceful.

"Kira…" the voice wasn't of Matty's but of the Leader

"Be strong…" he said as looked at her.

Kira somehow felt at peace when she looked at his blue eyes

"I'll try…" she weakly said trying not to cry.

As they entered the village, Leader sensed the warm hearty feeling the village used to have, come back. Thank you Matty he said in his heart as he carried the young departed boy somehow hoping that the message will reach him. Every so often he would glance to see if Kira was okay. It really had hurt him to see such beauty feel so much pain; though Kira may hide it, he can feel it.

And so…

… the sound of keening began.