Chapter 1: Agreement
Everything in this world has a certain price no matter how small or how useless it might be. In this kind of world, he believed that the word "priceless" had no meaning nor did its real meaning exist in the dictionary. Priceless was only one of those common words which meant nothing to him however, ever since she came into his life, he started to believe that there was such a thing as "priceless."
She will die.
The shadows of the rain slid slowly, enjoying their time on the clear surface of the windows. He stared at them while he listened to the pitter-patter and consecutive beeps which echoed throughout the room. Today was darker than any day he had encountered. He glanced at the bed in front of him. The more he looked at it, the more his rage grew stronger and the more he blamed himself for not being able to do anything. He knew it was his fault that she is now nearing her death.
The door creaked open. Its noise seemed louder now. "Have you decided?" A man dressed in black stepped from the opening.
"Decided, what?" Natsume stood from his seat.
The man smirked and rested his back on the wall. "You know what you should do. You're smart enough to figure it out for yourself."
"What do you want, Persona?"
"You yourself should know that."
He hesitated. He knew what he was bargaining for yet he didn't want to give in to it. "Name your price."
"In exchange for her life, you will never see her again and will continue on working with me."
He couldn't decide. His heart and his mind went on endless battles if he would take it or not. He didn't want to see her die or to let her go but he had to do something right now. She was the only one he loved and he didn't want to lose her. Right now, he had no choice.
"Agreed only on one condition. You will never involve her with these matters ever again."
The man's lips turned into a wryly curl. "Shall we proceed then?" He opened the door and stepped out. Natsume glanced at where Mikan slept then continued out of the room.
Sorry.
The door closed. The pitter-patter and consecutive beeps returned to its normal pace. Everything was settled back to its own place not until a single word disturbs it.
"Natsume."
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A/N: Hallo, friends. This is the first chapter of Sacrifice. This is probably going to be a long ficcy. I still hope I could still go on but I think I would. I'm pretty much excited on what'll happen next. I dunno what'll come into my little coconut but I hope it's good. I didn't really plan this so I don't know what to expect myself. Chapter 2 will come soon! Reviews are very much loved. :)