-1Prologue: Fallen from Grace
"I don't love you."
His last words to her before he flew off into the night. Harada Risa stood on the balcony, shocked and heartbroken. A single black feather lay at her feet. She picked up the feather, smelled it and murmured his name as tears flowed down her face.
"Risa! Hurry up! We're going to be late if you don't get down here." Riku shouted up the stairs. "She's been so off lately, and she won't tell me why. We used to be so close."
"Alright Riku! Relax!" she said, trotting down the stairs. "Do I look okay, Riku?" she asked, twirling in a circle for her sister. She was wearing a fairly conservative lavender dress and had her hair done up in a loose bun.
"You look beautiful, Risa." she replied honestly.
"So do you! The dress suits you!" she remarked, gesturing at her silver dress. Riku blushed slightly.
"I--uh, thanks. Let's get going, or we'll be late!" she said, regaining her usual attitude.
"Fine, Riku!" she said with a grin, "But don't complain to me when there's nothing going on this early!"
The twins got into the limousine and were taken to the party being held at the old church. The entire school had been invited to come for a semi-formal winter dance at the church.
"If only it was snowing." Risa thought, gazing out the window. The car was silent except for the sound of the engine.
"We have arrived, girls." Mr. Tsubouchi said, exiting the car to let them out.
"Thank you, Mr. Tsubouchi!" the twins said in stereo,.
"I'll be back to pick you up shortly after midnight. Have fun tonight." he replied, smiling kindly at them. The girls dashed off into the building anticipating a fun night of dancing, music, and socializing. What they didn't expect were the events that would take place that evening.