Note: Okay this is my first Sekirei Fic so here goes nothing. I am going to try two parallel stories here which may be a little difficult. From the end of this chapter onward we are going to rewind a bit so hang with me. I know this chapter is short as it is meant to be just a prologue. Please read and review as I enjoy you constructive criticism. And I don't own Sekirei.

Collateral

It's been eighteen days. Eighteen days of this pointless game. Days of destruction and competition. Days of victory and defeat. I lost them. I cannot sit here idly by anymore.

It was day. The afternoon sun gave a feeling of warmth and hope as it always has, but that quickly fleeted as M.B.I helicopters flew overhead. They were more than likely doing their usual sweep of the borders.

It had begun again. You could always hear the destruction. These beings trying to kill each other. They fight anywhere and anytime including amongst civilians. I have made my decision. Not another day.

I grab my rifle from the safe and slam the heavy door shut as I make towards the streets to find the chaos. It's no different from when I defended this country years ago. You can always find the fight, just run towards the fleeing civilians.

People were shoving and trampling one another as I made my way north along the streets. I could see smoke rising just about ten blocks away. My heart began to race as I ran towards it hoping I could make it in time.

"Move out of the way!" I yelled as I sprinted along the street. I was getting closer. I could see clouds of dust that must have been created by smashed debris from the fight. The mob was thinning out as the last of those nearest the fight made their way past me.

Suddenly I stop almost falling over myself as I spot them.

They must be part of this. You would have to be crazy to stay around here much less in the company of three other women. My suspicions were affirmed as they all looked towards the smoke ready to fight.

"Stop right there!" I order as I raise my rifle.

They all snap their heads in my direction at once. I quickly calculate their hostility as they recognize my presence. The blond woman is priority one as she takes one step towards me as she swings her pivot foot. The other woman to her left is priority two as she made eye contact with me first, but her wine bottle maybe hindering her abilities. The other woman was wearing boxing gloves. She has froze completely and appears stunned by seeing a target that is not one of them. Finally a boy emerges from behind them and stretches his arms as if to protect them

"Wait! We mean you no harm!" He yells trying to stop me.

Their shock and disbelief is only mirrored by my own. It is a God damn kid! What the hell is going on here!

"You, get the hell out of here!" I command them.

"Doth thou have a quarrel with my Minato!" the blond one questions as she points an accusing finger towards me.

"Wait! You need to get out of here it's not safe!" The boy pleads with me as he lowers blonde's outstretched arm.

"You're one of them aren't you!" I rage.

"Yes, but please you need to get to safety!" He replies

"She is right, my quarrel is with you. You a responsible for this!"

"What? No we are just trying-"

"Shut up! Do you realize what you are doing? You stay here in this city, my home, and play your games! Do you know what you have done?" I can tell the thought hasn't even crossed his mind as he reveals a confused look on his face, "You have brought violence and death to this peaceful place! You haven't seen what has happened to the people who live here have you! Many of them have died in the midst of this sick game and their blood is on your hands!"

"Hold on a-" A bullet cuts Minato's words down as it zips right by his head.

"The next one will put you down!" I ready the next round quickly slamming the bullet into the chamber. "You want a war? You want those you care about to die? You don't know what that does to you. It rips your soul to pieces. Look around you! Look at what you have created!" They all pause for a second as if this is the first time seeing the destruction they bring. "I don't know what you are, but you are so consumed with your own goals that you leave all the rest of us to suffer. I cannot forgive you of that! I have seen my friends and loved ones die these last few days! I have suffered as much as I can. You have left me with nothing."

I can see her. She was so beautiful. My lovely daughter. I remember playing games with you in our backyard for hours. I can see your cute hair all knotted and frayed as you rolled around all day playing in the park. Raising you alone was tough. Everyday I worked hard so I could support you and everyday I came home as early as I could. You would race to the door and greet me with so much love. Though you never knew her, your mother loves you. Every time I thought of my wife it would bring tears to my eyes. I remember how upset you would get and how sad you would become if I was saddened. I love you and I miss both of you. My family.

"Wait for me." I softly breath and refocus my sights. I pull the trigger and squeeze it tightly as if to never let it go.