Chapter 1

Astrid's POV:

Run. Back then, running alone was all I was capable of. Never to peer back to where I have ran away from. Don't look back. I'd tell myself. Never look back. Until the very day I would have nowhere to run to, nowhere to run from, and nowhere to run for. Footsteps cutoff from the snow where I stood, astonished. In front of me was this peculiar No. A boy I should say. Through the dark, shaggy hair he wore, his black eyes sparkled along with his devilish yet gentle smile. He has his bare hand extended. As though he wants to accompany me. No way. Who would want to accompany a fragile little girl like me? I had this weird feeling, that this will be a big advance in my life.

Zero's POV:

I stare at this little girl with the best smile possible. She's lonely. She's a runner. She needs someone. My senses where perking up about this girl before me. Don't regret this. I would say when I take action. Never regret this. The girl reaches out for my hand with hesitation on her face. I don't blame her. Who wouldn't be like that to a stranger like me. Maybe knowing I don't mean harm, she holds my hand and we start to continue the footsteps she had left, but now two pairs.

Third Person:

"Astrid." Looking down to her bare feet, Astrid introduced herself to this boy.
"Huh?" Zero tilts his head in confusion.
"That's my name idiot..."
"I guess you haven't learned your manners. Mine's Zero"
"Zero? The number Zero?" Astrid jokes.

"Ha ha. Very funny. I get it all the time." Zero says in a bored look. He notices Astrid's bare feet along with his bare feet. Looking upward, he sees her wearing a thin white cloth. Must be those dresses from the hospital. She looks like she's from the hospital, with the bandage on her eye and all.

"What are you looking at you perv?" Pouting, Astrid turned away from Zero.
"I'm just observing. Don't worry, you got no appeal anyways."
"Why you...!"
"Hey, hey! I'm just kidding."

"Geez." Astrid stops to stare at a demolished building. Wonder strikes her, wanting to examine it more closer. She tugs Zero's sleeve, giving him a sign.
However, Zero has other plans. He keeps walking, still holding Astrid's palm. As if forever, he keeps walking until he stops in front of another demolished building, looking exactly like the last one.
"What in the..."
"Quiet. I heard something."
"Zero leaned against the wall, trying to listen to the sounds instead of Astrid's bickering. He covers her mouth to muffle her voice. He knew it. Chasers. Those bastards are at it again. When will they ever realize what they're doing is fatal. Chants echoed throughout the building. He didn't think Astrid would understand any of this so it would be best to leave her here and do his thing.

Author's Notes: I'm so sorry it's short and dull. ;-; It might be a bit confusing right now but chapter 2 might clear up the confusion. Thanks for making an attempt to read it. ;D Hopefully you'll come back for another chapter. FYI: Italics mean thoughts.