What is it in this world I should love and protect? What is it I should sacrifice? I find myself thinking that every morning upon waking up, and I find myself with the same answer every time…

My name is Kari Hikari. A couple of days ago I moved to Azumano Japan from America to find my older brother. As far as I can remember, I lived with my Foster Parents. I knew nothing of my family history… It's Dark Past. I was dubbed the prettiest girl at my entire school. I was also the most popular. All of the girls wanted to be my friend and all of the guys wanted to be my boyfriend… Everyone loved me. I hated it.

I was also the most different. I was the only girl with a pure heritage. The only person who knew Japanese (Self Taught). I was also the smartest student in the whole Middle school. The youngest as well. The strangest thing about me was probably my blue hair. It was natural. You'd think everyone would tease me about the fact my hair is blue and everyone else's is blonde or black. It was quite the opposite. Everyone loved how my blue hair was three shades lighter than my sapphire eyes. I had a somewhat normal life… That is… Until He came. The voice in my head. The one I thought of as a curse at first.

He told me about my families past. What had happened on my birthday in Azumano. How he wasn't quite sure how he ended up with me instead of being sealed. I wound up distancing myself from everyone. Even my parents. I never spoke to anyone anymore… Except to Krad. During that time, I believed that Krad had saved me. Saved me from who I would have become.

Then came the day I decided to tell my parents about him. They were so thrilled that I wanted to speak. They weren't prepared for what I told them. I told them about the voice in my head. About what he had told me about my history. About my older brother. They thought I had gone crazy. They claimed I had Multiple Personality Disorder and that they needed to take me to a psychiatrist. Now I know they were feigning innocence. I think they were trying to protect me.

Let me take control of your body, Kari-Sama… I can prove to them you are not crazy. The words Krad had said confused me. Take over my body? I didn't understand… I didn't question him though. All you have to do is relax your body. I'll do the rest. "Mom… Dad… I can prove to you I am telling the truth and I'm not crazy…" Before either of them could answer, I relaxed my body.

I felt an odd sensation. My mind being pulled slightly. It was a seductive feeling. I gave into it. I suddenly felt intense heat and pain. I yelped slightly, earning concerned looks from my parents. I felt my body begin to change and grow. My vision changed. It was as if I were watching the world from someone else's eyes.

My parent's gawked in horror. I felt my- No… Krad's lips smirk. "It's very nice to see the two of you again, Ankoku and Jin. It feels so nice to be able to be out again." He stretched. "Krad… What are you doing inside of my daughter!" My mother glared. Krad smirked at her. "Technically she isn't your daughter, and I'm not really sure. Instead of being sealed, I'm here…" Krad looked my parents over again. "Kari-Sama is going to Japan. To meet her brother. You will not stop her. If you get in either my or her way," A bright goldish yellow orb appeared, hovering over Krad's palm as he glared menacingly at my parents. I cried out because of a sudden surge of pain. "I will not hesitate to kill you. Of course, the two of you already know that…" My Mother glared openly at Krad and my Father opened his mouth to say something, but Krad cut him off. "Kari-Sama is in pain and her energy is depleting quickly. Farewell for now…" He smirked at them as I regained control of my body. My Mother caught me as I fell. I groaned softly and pushed her away from me. Kari-Sama… You can have your body back now… Pack your stuff and leave this place. Beneath your pillow is a one way ticket to Azumano, Japan. Take that ticket and drive to the nearest airport. Got it? "But Krad-" Do it. Now… Krad growled. My Mother and Father watched me warily. "I'm sorry…" I whispered as I used the little bit of energy I had to push myself up the stairs. Krad lent me some of his power to keep me going.

I did as Krad said and flew to Japan, leaving my parents behind. He had yet to tell me how he knows my parents, telling me that he'll tell me 'when the time is right'. When we got to Japan, I was surprised to find that I already had a house to go to. It was also already stocked with food and furniture. Thus, brings me to the present. To the now…

"Kari-Sama, What's troubling you? You seem a little… Distant." Krad's voice echoed through my mind. I threw down the pencil in frustration, it breaking in two upon impact, and snapped at Krad. "What do you THINK is troubling me, Krad?" He chuckled. "I'm thinking it has to do with all of these papers…" His translucent figure appeared sitting on the stool next to me. "I was being sarcastic, Krad." I growled. "I know. I was too." I swung at his translucent form, knowing it would do no harm, but it most certainly would make me feel better. He disappeared and then reappeared right behind me. "I think I'm going to take over for a little while, Kari-Sama. Don't you think it's a good idea?" I clutched the edge of my desk tightly as an intense pain flooded my body, pulsing from my back and chest. "Not a good time, Krad!" I took a sharp, ragged breath as Krad's wings grew from my back, biting back a scream.

I could feel my consciousness being pushed to the back of my mind as Krad took control of my body. The feeling of his taking over was painful to the body, but seductive to the mind. The tugging and numbing feeling made me want to give in. I always did. "It's nice to be out again." Krad stretched. "Yeah, just peachy." I remarked sarcastically. I never really put up much of a fight with Krad because I cared about him and him for me. I had him in my mind for 3 years without letting him out, and I felt guilty about it. I was a major push over. "Awe, Don't be so grim, Kari-Sama… I'm just going to pay Master Satoshi a little visit." Krad paused. "I don't want you to pull anything to make your presence known, Kari-Sama. Not tonight."

My translucent form nodded its head in agreement. "Whatever you say, Krad. I trust you…"