I. Declaration of war
A shadow appeared in the distance, it seemed to be holding something, only when it got closer you could point out that it was a guy carrying an unconscious girl in his arms, bridal style, he kept his eyes on the nearing village, a few more steps and he will reach it, a few more strides and he will get the help needed, he glanced at the girl in his arms to sigh in relief upon seeing that she was still breathing, there was hope for them, he only had to walk a little more, stay conscious for another while, only until he reached the populated streets, only until he was sure she would be helped, he managed a laugh at how things turned out, she was the one to save him and now she was clinging to him as he were her lifeline, he walked with renewed strength remembering why he did this in the first place, that it was for her, for the one girl that changed the world. It was amusing really, a year that started bad seemed to only be ending bad, he was soon surrounded by the lights of the village, he saw the girl that she had told him about and before he could mutter a word he felt on his knees, finally giving up and letting fate take over, he heard voices approaching and thought for a second that maybe there was hope, at least for her, and he smiled at having succeed in returning the favor, in saving her…
To think that it all started with a war declaration and a fight with his brother, it had to be destiny what made everything happen in the way it did, and to have taken her there in the right moment, as he faded away he dreamt about that faithful year in which he became what he was now, the year that the world was shaken for the last time by war…
-September, 11th; 2121-
-Breaking news! After a political disagreement the world has declared war, the leaders of the world seem to agree in only one thing, this will be the last war-
The TV was turned off as a sigh cut through the newly achieved silence; the sound came from a man with blonde hair, which had on piece defying gravity, and green eyes. He passed a hand through his hair sighing again a pair of steps woke him up from his worries, he looked up to find a girl with long black hair, which had a curl sticking to the right, and almond-green eyes; although saying that she was a girl seemed wrong as she was already seventeen, she had a tray with two cups of hot brewage, coffee he realized when she put them down both cups, the only hot drink that both liked
"You seem quite stressed Martin" she said
"I will probably be called to service, wouldn't you be too?" asked Martin
"You already know my answer" she said
"Camila, can I you do something for me?" asked Martin
"Of course" said Camila
"I need you to go to Germany, your cousin will be there as I called him earlier" said Martin
"Shouldn't you be saying this to Noelia instead?" asked Camila
"She's going to England, she doesn't despise them as much" explained Martin
She took a sip of her coffee frowning before sighing and looking to the side
"Try to not get killed, would you?" asked Camila
"I can't promise you anything" said Martin
She rolled her eyes and stood up taking the tray and the now finished cups, she stopped half-way to the kitchen and without turning her head she managed a question
"When am I leaving?" asked Camila
"Tomorrow, in the morning, makes sure to pack everything you deem dear" said Martin
"Then you'll be the one to cook tonight, hermano" said Camila
The blond smiled at her as she disappeared through the door of the kitchen, when she reappeared she didn't say anything as she made her way to the stairs to get to her bedroom. He got up and headed to the kitchen, a good plate of noodles would be the best choice for today
Camila on the other hand spent the time packing a few changes of cloth, a brush, a pair of sneakers, an old photo where Noelia did appear, the cables for her cellphone, MP4 [i] and camera, her camera, her wallet filled with her life savings, two boxes of Band-Aids [ii], a mirror, her tooth-brush, her four throwing knives (five if you count the one she always carries in her pocket) and a very useful compass. Once everything was in her bag she put it on the floor, there was enough places for her pajamas [iii] which she would pack the next day, she let herself lay in the bed until a knock cut through the silence; she grunted and the door opened to show a girl that looked much like here were not for her blond hair and pink eyes. Camila never though that Noelia's eyes were weird, the one with the weird eyes was their cousin Oliver who's, normally sky-blue, eyes had pink swirls when angered, luckily Noelia was in good terms with him and kept him away from Camila, the black-haired had a better relation with Arthur, or she likes to think so, the guy sure is confusing… and that's why Camila will always prefer her other cousins! [u]
"I see you packed your things" said Noelia
"Say sis', will you change your name again?" asked Camila
"You already know the answer to that" said Noelia
"I was hoping that you changed your mind" said Camila
"It's safer this way, I don't want some guys hurting you just because we're related" said Noelia
"I can defend myself" said Camila
Noelia smiled and sat on the bed with her
"I know that, you're better than me, that per sure" said Noelia
Camila smiled, Noelia stood up and left being followed by the black-haired, because Noelia and Camila understood each other a lot and didn't need words to communicate, they been together from a long time too, but that was another story…
All the way across the ocean a group of people seemed to be discussing something, four boys were shouting and screaming to each other, with them was a young woman with black hair and violet eyes, having had enough of the meaningless bickering she stood up and hit the table caching the other's attention
"If you're done blaming each other, I will like to ask you whose side you will take" she said
The moment her voice left her lips it was obvious that they respected her, when silence answered her question she sighed
"Britany is starting a resistance, I will not force you to be part of it but I will not tell you were the base is if you don't want to come, we still are in war" she said
"Vhat's this resistance resisting?" asked one
He had blond hair and sky-blue eyes, completed with muscular built, the lady gave him a half-smile
"That I can tell, Bryt said she's opposing to the war, though you can't call it a peaceful movement either" said Stella
"Ve~ I wanna join!" said another voice
This one belonged to one out of two brunets in the group, his head was rather light and he had a pair of big amber eyes, the smile on the violet-eyed softened when she looked at him
"Of course Feli, what about you Lovino?" she said
"Che, I might as well join too" said Lovino
Lovino was the other brunet, the one with the darker shade of brown locks, permanent scowl and green eyes, the black-haired grinned
"You seem pretty sure about your choice Stella-san" said the last of the four present
It was a guy with longish black hair and serene brown eyes, Japanese, if she recalled correctly, also one to use honorifics with the names of the persons
"Well, it's Britany we're talking about… I might not know how but I'm sure she'll achieve what she's aiming for" said Stella
Then her look darkened as she looked at Germany, as if they were in a secret battle the German returned the stare with slightly-amused face
"This will not be any normal war so, which side are you on?" asked Stella