Uraboku
Chapter 1:The Beginning
After a fight, Luka, still covered in blood, decided to go for a stroll at his favourite place. There was a sakura tree near a lake; He often went there, the tranquillity of the scenery soothed his body and mind.
As a demon from the Crosszeria clan, everyone in his family, even his younger twin brother Luze, had the missions to kill humans and demons called Duras. Luka always took the missions assigned for him but he didn't want to kill anyone. The killing of innocent people was his gravest Sin, and deep inside him, wanted to meet a person who'd save him from his actions, to comfort him and protect him from this miserable way of life.
When he was sad or troubled with sorrowful memories, he had the habit to visit his favorite place taking a nap and relaxing under the sakura tree.
On his way, unexpectedly found a young girl sleeping under the tree. For some reason, the image of this girl's sleeping face and her hair covered with sakura petals, made his heart skip a beat.
Her face looked so peaceful while sleeping; he thought it would be a shame to wake her up. She was so beautiful with her long chestnut like colour hair. He bended over to take a better look of her face and fragile body; suddenly he felt the urge to touch her face, and caress her hair. It was a first time for him to feel like this for a human girl; it felt like his soul and his whole being felt happiness and bliss. What was that feeling? He didn't know that yet!
His hand eventually touched the girl's face, he cupped her cheek and sliding slowly he reached her soft lips.
The young girl twitched under his touch and opened her eyes. In front of her, was a handsome man with sad silver eyes, black coloured hair like those of a raven,a great build and his body covered in blood. At first, she was startled of the sight but it was only for a moment. They looked at each others eyes for a while, silently.
Luka was the first to brake the silence!
Luka: I'm sorry to startle you and wake you up,this wasn't my intention.
Yuki: That's all right, I wasn't sleeping, I just had my eyes closed.
Luka: I see, I never met you before here, and actually I'm coming here often.
Yuki: that's because I moved out here yesterday. You see that house on the hill; It was my clan's property, but right now I am the last owner, that's why I moved out and started to live here since yesterday. I decided to take a stroll today and I was captured by the scenery here!It's magnificent and for some reason I feel free.
Luka: I know what you mean, I'm coming here often to sooth my mind, and forget even for a little bit my problems, my life, my sins.
Yuki sensed pain and sadness in his eyes, while he was talking.
Yuki: I don't know you but I can tell that your soul is crying deep inside. You know our eyes are like a reflecting mirror of our soul, and your eyes are telling me that you got through some difficult situations.
Luka: You're right. I'm not an ordinary man, I am not even a human being, I am a demon, an Opast which kills innocent people and demons. The blood is the proof of it. You can say I'm nothing more than a human sculpture, made from filth and disgrace!
Yuki listened carefully at his words,but she wasn't scared of felt a sharp pain in her heart hearing this man's story.If you want to tell me,I would love to listen your story, your painful memories, and know your past! I want to help you relief this pain inside you even for a little.
Luka: I'm surprised, you know my true identity and you don't seem to fear me, instead you want to help me; Also I'm not a gentle person,I'm a demon,there are times feeling darkness,I'm indifferent when I kill,the rage inside me made me a barbarian,a cruel person!
Yuki: I am not an ordinary person either, I have some special powers. I can foretell the painful past of other people just by a mere touch and I can also heel, physically and psychologically, but in the process of heeling, pain dwells inside me and it's unbearable. When you touched me,I watched some parts of your past!You're soul is crying,there were times you wanted to be someone else, you were always alone,and your family cared only for the well being of your master!
Luka: Impressive, no one knows my real self nor my feelings but you understood so much just from a mere touch. You're incredible!You are the person I was looking for,a person to protect me and comfort me from my inner storm!
Yuki: Whenever you'll need me I'll be here for you. She said and smiled at him.
Luka: Thank you! It was then when Yuki watched him smile for the first time,she felt strange,her pulse became faster.
Without noticing, time passed by quickly and night came. It was time to part ways, but neither Yuki nor Luka wanted to separate! Suddenly Luka stood up,extending his hand towards Yuki;she accepted his hand.
Luka: Come I'll escort you back home, it's dangerous to let you go alone in the night and I won't take no for an answer! He said and smilled at her!
Yuki: That's OK, let's go together.
They were walking side by side;he didn't want to separate with her so soon.
Finally they reached Yuki's door.
Yuki: Thank you,for escorting me back home. I've had a great time today with you.
Luka: Yeah, me too.
Yuki: Goodnight... she said and then realized something really important!They were talking for hours without noticing, but they didn't know each other's name!
Hehehe! She laughed innocently!
Luka: Why are you laughing?He wondered;did something happen?
Yuki: I'm sorry! We were talking for hours but we don't know the most essential part of our unexpected meeting! Our names!
Without realizing he scratched his head awkwardly.
Luka: My name is Luka Crosszeria!
Yuki: Nice to meet you Luka, my name is Giou Yuki!
Luka, took yuki's small hand, and kissed the back of her palm gently! The pleasure is mine, Yuki! He said with his deep sensual voice,which can seduce even Demons of his calibre!
Yuki's chicks became so red from both embarrassment and excitement from his gesture!Her heart started to beat so fast,she thought, it would burst out of her chest!
Yuki: Well,it's time to go,I hope I'll meet you very soon! Goodnight Luka!
Before Yuki's hand managed to reach the doorknob, Luka grabbed Yuki's arm,and hugged her!Without self control,he kissed her on the cheek and with his never ending sensual voice said; Goodnight Yuki! He released her from his embrace and left her standing there speechless!
Yuki: What did just happen? Did he k k kiss me? When she realized what he did her cheeks became even redder from before. She didn't feel like that before!It was a first time for her!It can't be happening, I just met him today, but I feel strange, my heart beats so fast and I feel like my cheeks are burning!Yuki snap out of it already!She said flustered.
Meanwhile,Luka was irritated with himself!How did that happen,he thought;he never lost his self control for another person, nonetheless a human woman! I kissed and hugged her so suddenly but I just met her today! He touched his lips,which kissed her! A smile formed in his face! Well, it can't be helped, I won't regret doing something so bold! He said to himself and continued his way home.
When he reached his home there where his brother! He pretended nothing happen,but Luze noticed something felt odd about Luka!
Luze: Did something happen brother,the air around you feels different,needless to say you're so late!
Luka: Nothing happened and if there was something,I wouldn't tell you! Mind your own business! He replied.
Luze backed down from his brother's words and retreated! Something happened today! I'll find out on my own brother! He smirked.