A light flashes across the sky, like a shooting star.
Every story has an end... Or does it? Really, in the end, there is none. Just, new beginnings.
It was well late into the day. Almost 6 o'clock sharp.
A figure can be seen walking through the lonely streets of Misora, a town once so proud, now rubble from the disaster that it was saved from over 2 months ago.
This figure was a girl, but her features were unknown as the wind blew.
"I swear to God..." she stated to no one in particular. "I will find you..."
"That's a promise."
Every story, like most, begins with a boy or a girl. This story begins with both.
A short-tempered boy, always charging into action without a second thought, a protector among his lucky friends.
A tender-hearted girl, always full of grace and brilliance that delicately went well with her constant blushes.
So far, yet so close.
The twilight dimmed, just before the leaves blew in the wind.
Even the spirits of beyond weren't oblivious to the adventure and continued tragedy that was about to take place soon.
It was only a matter of time.
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(Even in the brightest light, there is always a little bit of darkness.)
YukiShinoya444 and S.P.D. Gold Ranger present:
Doerai: Dawn of the Darkness
Story Created: November 9th, 2008
Summary: AU. In the end, there is only a new beginning. The story continues as Nick and his friends go through another set of experiences... And what of the others?
Authoress' Notes: This time, I will do the odds and Nick-kun will do the evens! Wai~
Disclaimer: ...Shouldn't it be obvious by now we don't own anything?
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Phase 1: At The Beginning Of Twilight (written by YukiShinoya444)
"Another homicide reported... Police have no leads... But witnesses confirm a laughing tanuki... Could the old myths be true?"
Akemi Suzuki flickered off the television, shaking her head. It was crazy. Now the people were starting to get suspicious...
And if this kept up...
She flinched, turning to her sleeping boyfriend on the couch. She crept up to him, her steps so light it was like she was floating.
"Nick... Are you still asleep?" she whispered, lightly shaking his shoulder.
Nick didn't stir but muttered in his sleep, rolling over against the couch, earning Akemi's delicate giggle.
"That's what I thought."
Ruffling his brown hair, she sighed, sitting down.
"Oh, Moriko-chan..." she set her head down, heaving. "I wish..."
Moriko-chan...
She shook her head. "No... Maybe I should visit Yuki-chan and Doremi-chan... Those two..." she smiled, that smile fading at the sight of the clock.
"Urr... Maybe not this late... Tomorrow..."
Yawning, Akemi stretched out, curling into a ball on the couch beside Nick.
It wasn't long before her eyes fluttered close and she fell asleep.
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"Hello?"
Yuki looked around the desolate land, sighing.
She quickly shook her head, and continued walking. The breeze flew around her, either in comfort or to freeze her to death. Yuki tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.
Yuki opened her mouth and let out a light breath, her arms swung as she continued walking, stumbling over her own feet.
"Yuki-chan... Where do you plan on going?" the voice asked, the question sounded almost sarcastic.
She looked over her shoulder, a smile curling around her lips.
"You still can't stay away... Thank you."
He huffed, lightly growling. "You're dreaming, Yuki-chan."
"Can you blame me?" she asked, a weak chuckle escaping her lips. "It's funny. Doremi-chan deserves better..."
"Onii-chan does, too." he replied, glumly.
She closed her eyes, nodding.
"Yes..."
The wind blew furiously and he appeared behind her, arms crossed.
"Tell me what you really want." Saiki demanded in a low voice, tensing up.
"I want you to be here. With me." she muttered, still not facing, fearing, that if she did, he would disappear like the mirage he was.
"I'm sorry..." he whispered, looking down. "That's impossible."
"Everything is!!" she snapped, facing him. "Everything's impossible for us!"
"There is none." he corrected. "Different worlds from the start. Grasp the fact that I'm not alive."
"I don't wanna..." Yuki murmured, frowning as she looked away. "I don't wanna leave Doremi-chan. I don't want to be separated..."
"Stubborn little girl." he growled then. "You don't know ANYTHING!"
She flinched, staring at him.
"Who... are you?" she asked in a shaky voice. There was no way this person could be her Saiki.
A smirk twitched at his lips and he held out his hand. The black witch walked forward, reaching out to place her own hand in his.
There was a flare.
Yuki yelped, quickly jumping back. She held her hand, her heart pounding.
"You aren't Saiki-kun... You aren't my Saiki-kun."
The fake Saiki smirked, letting out a dark laugh. "Slow as usual, Yuki-chan. You're really desperate, aren't you?"
"Who are you?" she asked again, her hand tightening against her. "Go... away."
"Can't even let go of her dead lover... Would you like to go there?"
She flinched and he was in front of her in half a second. His finger traced a line on her delicate neck.
Yuki froze, eyes wide like a frightened rabbit.
"You belong in hell. I told you earlier I would drag you there myself, well..." He smirked as the line began to fill with blood, trickling down her neck.
Yuki stood there, her lips parted in horror.
His smile turned dark and menacing.
"All's fair in love and war, love."
A loud piercing scream filled the area.
Yuki woke up with a gasp. She rose, tears streaming down her rosy cheeks, eyes full of shock still.
"Saiki-kun..." she whispered, pulling her knees close as she shuddered. It felt freezing, just like in her dream--no, her nightmare.
Blinking the stray tears from her eyes, she looked over at Doremi, who was still fast asleep.
"Talk about a heavy sleeper..." Yuki mused, tracing her fingers on her best friend's long, cherry red hair.
Doremi let out a loud snore, turning over.
"No..." she yawned in her sleep. "Stay... Don't go... Please don't go..."
Yuki made a "huh" noise.
"If you're talking about me, Doremi-chan. You don't have to worry. After that nightmare..." she shivered suddenly.
Saiki-kun...
"...I'm not going anywhere."
"No..." the pink witch moaned, torture evident on her face. "We're still friends aren't we? Please Akatsuki-kun... Don't leave me... What about..."
Akatsuki.
Yuki's eyes wide and she stared at the wall, her vision dimming in the darkness. She frowned.
"All's fair in love and war..." she repeated, laying back down.
The black witch cuddled up close against Doremi, her eyes fluttering shut.
"No worries Doremi-chan, I'm here for you."
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The tanuki ran through the city streets, looking about curiously.
A low growl escaped his teeth, angry that he couldn't find the person he was so desperate to find.
His master.
The tanuki barked, earning one confused human to stare at him. A deep rumbling came from his chest.
He would find his master.
If he had to kill one of these damn humans to do so...
He would.
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The girl sighed heavily, pressing her forearm to her forehead, her features unknown.
"Come on... Where are you?"
She clasped her hands together. She sighed, then.
A loud scream registered in her ears, and she twitched.
"Another homicide?! Oh for the love of God! Can't anyone be quiet?!"
Suddenly her eyes widened.
"Wait a minute..."
Making up her mind, the girl picked up her pace into the direction of the scream...
Could it be?! Really?!
...only to stop cold.
"No..." she whispered to himself. "Business comes first..."
I have to find him.
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Next time:
Phase 2: Look Through The Broken Glass
When things start to take a toll for the worst, Nick begins to notice the changes in everyone and everything around him... But questions arise when he's visited by someone who knows him... Just, not the other way around.