Me: Hey guys. I'm back, and alive just to let everyone know.

Hotsuma: Then where the hell have you been?

Me: Relax. I, uh, might've had major writers block going on-

Shusei: You need to relax more if that's the case.

Me: I know! But high school has no room for rest. And I sleep on the weekends. The only reason why I'm here right now is because I'm avoiding this big project that I should be doing.

Yuki: You shouldn't procrastinate!

Me: You sound like my mom.

Hotsuma: Are you going to do the disclaimer or not?!

Me: :( You shouldn't yell at me.

Yuki: It's okay Newt! I'll do it for you. :D

Me: 0.0 R-really? Thank you Yuki! *Goes for a hug, only for Luka to move him out of the way* Luka!

Luka: *glares*

Yuki: NewtB00 doesn't own anything here, so please be nice and don't sue her.

Me: Thank you. Now, on with the show! Sodom, come!

Sodom: *flies over to me* Mew!

Victory is NewtB00's.

Chapter 1: Set in Motion

'My name is Rin. I live in the Asahi Orphanage with Yuki-kun. I'm 12 years old but I'm so small that I look like I'm 8. People mistake me for a child all the time.

'Yuki-kun and I are related by blood. It's strange though. Yuki-kun was left at the orphanage at birth and I was suddenly found in the shadows of his bedroom one morning several years later.

'Yuki-kun is 16; leaving that gap between us at four years. But, it doesn't feel like four years to me. It seems as if there are decades between us. Yuki-kun practically raised me.

'But, as I said before, we are somehow related. The case workers think that we are long lost siblings. But I don't think so. In my mind, there's something that we are missing. Something important. But what?'

"-un, Rin-kun", Yuki-kun repeated again. I blinked away my thoughts as I refocused on him. He was tall and skinny with auburn hair and honey colored eyes.

That was another thing. Yuki-kun and I didn't look a lot alike. I had silver eyes and midnight black hair. The only resemblances are our attitudes, personalities, and facial structures. Otherwise, we looked like opposites.

"Are you okay, Rin-kun?"

I nodded," Hai. I was just thinking. Don't worry, Yuki-kun."

Yuki-kun smiled softly as he cupped the right side of my face with his hand. We were both tired. Lately, the two of us were having strange dreams. Most of the time, we never remembered anything from them. However, I was starting to remember bits and pieces. It was little clues to my past; my origin and my parents.

I haven't told Yuki-kun, because I didn't want him to worry about me. That's all he does is worry lately. He's such a selfless person.

"Yuki!"

He stood and we both looked toward the gate where the call came from. There at the entrance, stood a tall man in a striped shirt with black hair and silvery eyes like mine.

"Kanata-san", Yuki exclaimed with a smile.

Grabbing my free hand, Yuki walked over to our friend. Kanata-san was like a brother to Yuki-kun and myself.

"Good morning", we told him.

Kanata-san held out a book to Yuki, "Weren't you looking for a picture book?"

"Thank you", he said as Yuki passed it to me," I'll read this to everyone tonight."

Grasping the book in my free hand, I looked at the title. It was the same picture book I had been reading at Kanata-san's apartment. Looking up with a smile, I ran over to hug Kanata-san.

"Thank you, Kanata-san! Thank you!"

Said man laughed and rubbed the back of my head as he hugged me back.

"Yuki-kun! Rin-kun! Good morning!"

"Good morning, Kanata-nii!"

The three of us looked back to see the younger kids by an open window. They were all in their sleeping clothes, showing that they had just awoken.

"Kanata-san brought you all a new picture book", Yuki told them.

I held it up," It's a really good one!"

There were more calls of thanks and excitement from the other kids. I brought the book back towards me before pressing it against Choji.

I named the white bear Choji when I was a toddler, and the name had stuck. He was only eight inches tall with a black ribbon around his neck. In the center of the bow, was a black and silver cross with a ruby in the center.

"Rin-kun, I'll go take the book to the director, okay?"

I nodded and handed the book to him. Taking Kanata-san's hand, I started leading him towards the swing under the tree.

Kanata-san was smiling softly at me, but I could see he was pondering something. His eyes revealed how troubled he was.

"Kanata-san?"

"Hmm?"

"Is something bothering you?"

The raven haired boy chuckled before kneeling at me level," I'm fine Rin-kun."

My narrowed my eyes," If you're sure, Kanata-san. Can you hold Choji for me?"

"Hai, go play."

"Thank you, Kanata-san", I replied as I handed over my teddy bear to him.

Running, I headed for the swing. I hopped on and clenched the old ropes with my hands as I started swinging. Out of the corner of my eye, I watched Kanata-san. He was leaning against the tree with Choji under one arm. His silver eyes were focused on watching the wind through the leaves above.

Something was wrong, I could feel it. But, if Kanata-san didn't trust me with it, then hopefully he would tell Yuki-kun. I didn't want him to bear the burden of his problems alone.

It was only a few minutes before Yuki-kun came out. I slowly came to a stop as I watched him. Instead of joining Kanata-san, he headed for the mail box near the entrance.

Kanata-san and I both watched as he got the newspaper. However, something else fell out of the mail box. It was a little white envelope.

My eyes widened and I subconsciously brought my right index finger to my mouth. I recognized it. Yuki-kun had gotten a similar one last week. Even though he didn't let me read it, I knew it was a bad sign.

In my heart, I knew someone was threatening Yuki-kun. I had only wished I knew who it was.

"Rin-kun", Kanata-san exclaimed loudly, startling me.

My hand jerked away from my mouth and a warm substance flowed over it. I quickly looked at my hand to see it covered in blood. The source of the precious fluid was the fresh on the knuckle of my right index finger.

"Rin-kun", Yuki-kun exclaimed when he spotted it as well.

Kanata-san knelt by me when Yuki-kun came running up. He grabbed my wrist so he could look at my hand.

"Kanata-san, do you have a tissue or something we could use to stop the bleeding?"

He nodded and actually pulled out his handkerchief. Yuki-kun graciously took it before pressing it to the wound.

"I'm sorry", I whispered shakily as I tried to hold back tears. It wasn't because of the pain, it hardly bothered me. It was the panicked look in their eyes. I hated being a burden for everyone to worry about.

"I'll go bet a bandage."

I watched as Kanata-san headed for the house before looking back at Yuki-kun. He was using the edge of the handkerchief to wipe the blood off the rest of my hand.

"It's alright Rin-kun. But, where's Choji?"

"I gave him to Kanata-san so I could swing without getting him dirty."

Yuki-kun frowned," Then why did you start to fidget? You should have had your hands on the ropes. You know that you could get hurt otherwise."

I paused," I spotted the envelope."

At this, Yuki-kun froze. I looked down at my lap as tears final made trails down my cheeks.

Yuki-kun shifted his position before pulling me onto his lap for a hug. I sobbed quietly into the front of his shirt while he rubbed my back in a soothing manner.

That was another similarity between Yuki-kun and I. We hated seeing other people hurt, whether it be physical, mental, or emotional.

The two of us sat there, taking comfort from each other. We had only each other in the world after all. Otherwise, we were alone.

~XxThexLostxGiouxX~

After locking the letter away in his desk draw, and wrapping up my finger, Yuki-kun and I started walking to school with Kanata-san.

I had on my school outfit with my knapsack on my back. My outfit was a uniform of a grey skirt; white knee high socks, black shoes, a white blouse, and red tie. The knapsack was of soft, black leather that contained my books and other supplies.

Yuki-kun always dropped me off at the middle school before heading over to the high school. Then, afterwards he would come get me so we could walk home together. It was a cycle; a good cycle that I always looked forward to.

At first, many seemed surprised to see me at my school. Not that I couldn't blame them. I was tiny for my age, and only came a few inches above Yuki-kun's elbow. He keeps telling me that I'll get my growth spurt eventually.

Today, with Kanata-san, I walked between them as they spoke. Choji was back in my arms, where I had cuddled him.

I've always needed something in my hands. Otherwise, I would resort to chewing on my index finger knuckle as I had done that morning. The school found out quickly after a single class without him. It wasn't a bad habit, but a strange fidgeting disorder of mine. What made it worse were my teeth. They were sharper than everyone else and it looked like I had fangs.

When I was younger, kids had called me a vampire. Yuki-kun made them stop picking on me by claiming that I had them because I liked meat so much. Looking back on the memory caused a giggle to make its' way past my lips.

"I'll ask an acquaintance about an apartment. Could you stop by after class?"

"Hai, is it ok if I bring Rin-kun?"

Kanata-san patted my head as he replied," Of course…something on your mind?"

Yuki-kun looked up in surprise as he continued," You don't look too good."

"Oh, it's nothing. I probably just need to catch up on sleep."

"Are you having trouble sleeping?"

"I've been having lots of dreams lately. Rin-kun too, actually."

"Dreams?"

I nodded," But when we wake up, we can't remember them too well. Most of the time, we can't remember anything at all."

"Well if you two need someone to talk to, I'll listen."

Yuki-kun and I paused as we looked at him," You always try to handle things alone."

Yuki-kun smiled," All right, thank you. I'll see you later. Come on, Rin-kun."

"Hai. Bye, Kanata-san!"

I grabbed Yuki's waiting hand before we went our separate ways from our friend. I felt much better now.

But then, I sensed something. Glancing around, I tried to pinpoint it but had some difficulties. It was like we were being watched or examined.

I pouted in agitation. Things like this were happening a lot lately. I would have to remember to talk to Yuki-kun about it later.

"Yuki-kun", I started as I tugged him to a stop when I spotted it. "Look!"

Yuki-kun looked in the direction to where I was pointing. Several high school delinquents were beating up an old man. A frown crossed his face as well as my own. I continued to watch the poor man as Yuki-kun knelt by me.

"Rin-kun", he said to gain my attention," I want you to stay right here okay? I don't want you to get hurt."

I nodded," Hai, Yuki-kun."

He smiled before moving towards the fight.

I fidgeted with my white teddy bear as Yuki-kun yelled," Stop!"

The surrounding people looked over in surprise," If you don't stop, he'll die."

"Who do you think you are", one of them asked with a sneer.

He grabbed Yuki-kun by his tie," You look like a girl. Don't blame me if you get yourself hurt."

I snarled with a growl,' Those guys are going to get it now!'

In an instant, Yuki grabbed his hand and twisted it off his tie. Yanking hard, the man flew past Yuki when he stepped to the side. Yuki then grabbed his other hand and stretched his arm backwards. The man was now on his knees at Yuki's mercy. I smirked happily.

"L-let go of me…"

"I'm sorry. It's a habit."

The man yelled," Shut up! Let me go, already!"

Before Yuki-kun could, he froze with wide eyes. My own eyes widened, it was happening again. Sometimes, when Yuki touches a person, he sees something about them. Something like a bad memory playing in his head.

Yuki snapped out of it and backed away. One hand was pressed against one eye. Both eyes were closed in slight pain.

"Yuki-kun", I exclaimed as I hurried over to him. The boy he had pinned glared at me as I passed him. I wasn't worried about it at the moment; my mind was focused on Yuki.

When I reached him, I tugged on his sleeve," Yuki-kun! Yuki-kun! Are you okay? Yuki-kun!"

The man he had pinned earlier stood and started towards us," You punk. You think you're so tough-"

I moved in front of Yuki when I sensed something again. At the same time, an acorn came flying past us. It hit the guy hard in between the eyes.

"How lame…"

"Ready to give it a rest?"

I looked around Yuki-kun to see a boy and a girl. Both had the similar uniforms and the same color eyes as Yuki. The girl had long pinkish hair; the boy had silver.

The girl had her cell phone in her hand; I could tell she was going to make a bluff. However, the boy had another acorn in his fingers ready. A bird was on his shoulder.

I blinked at the bird, it seemed vaguely familiar.

"Let's go", a guy said and his buddies left with him in a hurry. A giggle escaped me; cowards.

"You called the cops", the boy asked the girl.

"No. I lied."

'Knew it.'

"Excuse me", Yuki-kun said. "Thank you so much."

I bowed with him but paused when the girl said," You should be more careful. You're strong, but there were three of them. And lots of people don't understand others' pain. I wish it weren't the case, but not everyone's a good Samaritan."

"All I could think about was saving him", Yuki-kun explained.

I nodded," Yuki-kun and I like to help people. It wasn't fair to that man to be beaten just because he was correcting some high school delinquents. A man who puts another man down without reason is no good."

"You two…are too kind for your own good", the girl finished as she hugged both Yuki-kun and I. "But I prefer people who help others, without self-regard, over those who ignore people's problems."

She released Yuki-kun and knelt down to my level," Now, who might you be sweetie?"

"Rin. I'm Yuki-kun's only blood relative."

The girl's eyes went wide as she finally got a good look at me," S-she looks…"

The boys looked from behind her with surprise," But that's not possible…"

The two looked at each other before standing," Well, I know we're going to get along together just fine. See you around."

"Wait", Yuki said, but they were already gone.

I frowned. They moved really fast, too fast. The two of them knew something about me. Also, someone was watching us. Something was up and I was going to figure it out.

"Yuki-kun, were gonna be late", I exclaimed as I grabbed his hand. He nodded before we set off once again for school.

At the last second, I looked over my shoulder. Far in the distance on top of a building, stood a man in black. My eyes widened as I sensed how powerful he was; it was overwhelming. Not only that, but, I had a feeling that I had some connection to whoever it was.

The wind blew my bangs around, momentarily blocking my vision. When I looked again, the man was gone.

~XxThexLostxGiouxX~

Everyone at school was full of energy. I walked to my classroom and quickly found my seat. My friends were there talking and chatting away.

"Oh! Rin-chan! I heard that your brother beat up some delinquents this morning", Mia said.

"Y-yea, they were beating up some poor old man."

"Ahhh! You're brother is so cool Rin-chan", Takeo added. "Oh! What happened to your hand Rin-chan?"

I gave them a quick lie even though I didn't want to, "I forgot Choji when I got up this morning for breakfast."

"Oh", they all nodded in understanding. As far as everyone knew, I had a weird condition that allowed me to bring Choji with me everywhere.

That morning, I had the job of bringing the attendance sheet to the office. The halls were quiet except for the sound of my shoes on the floor. It echoed off the walls steadily in a rhythm.

A sudden chill ran down my spine, making me freeze. I had this feeling a few times before.

Turning my head towards the widow, I spotted it. It was like the others but slightly bigger. The black surface of the creature shimmered with purple and darkness. It was evil.

Narrowing my eyes, I bared my teeth at it with a soft hiss. Some may say I act like a cat, but it's a defense mechanism.

The creature hissed backed as he jumped on the floor in front of me. Before it could pounce on me, I swung my arm.

I didn't physically hit it, but some strange force of purple energy came from my finger tips and hit the creature. It exploded with a shriek into tiny particles that sparkled in the light.

I lowered my arm slowly. I had no idea how or why I could do it, but I could. It was another thing that I needed to talk to Yuki-kun about. These things aren't leaving me alone.

~XxThexLostxGiouxX~

At Kanata-san's apartment, Kanata-san handed Yuki-kun several papers with apartments on them. I sat beside Yuki-kun while tugging lightly on Choji's ears.

"I found a few places for you."

"Okay", Yuki-kun answered distractedly.

"Did something happen today?"

"Huh?"

"Remember what I told you this morning?"

"That we could talk to you about anything", I replied.

"I'm fine. It's nothing", Yuki told him after smiling at me. "Anyway, thank you for these. I'm sure one of these will work out."

"Well, there's still plenty of time before graduation. Pace yourself."

"I want to be like you, Kanata-san."

Kanata-san set down his tea as Yuki stood. I crawled over to the other end of the couch where Yuki had set the papers. Sitting down, I put Choji in my lap before picking them up. Some of them seemed pretty nice.

"On your own, working your way through college… That's just great. Huh? What's this book?"

I looked up to see what he was talking about. Yuki-kun pulled a thick, silver book off the desk. From the looks of it, it seemed old and fancy.

Another chill ran down my spine, so I quickly diverted my attention to the apartment papers.

"It's the only thing I had with me when I arrived at the orphanage."

"What does it say?"

"The Key of Raziel. Recently, I learned how to read it."

Kanata-san got up and moved over to the window in his apartment.

"What's it about Kanata-san", I asked before Yuki-kun could.

"Something that would be of benefit to the world."

Yuki looked at him," To the world…"

"Did you know the world is slowly moving toward its destruction? Meteorological abnormalities caused by the environmental pollution… Hunger, terrorism, and wars driven by the racism and religion… Humans are foolish and deeply sinful creatures. We must reset everything, to cleanse this tainted world. Don't you agree, Yuki?"

I stared at Kanata-san intently. He seemed different somehow; more aware about something hidden to the rest of the world. I wondered…did he know anything about those creatures following me? Did he have any clues to why I had some sort of power?

Should I even trust him?

~XxThexLostxGiouxX~

The moon was full that night, but it would occasionally hide behind the dark clouds moving across the sky.

I sat on Yuki's bed; he stood by the window.

When I became old enough, I refused to be separated from Yuki. Every time they would put me with the other children, I would just sneak back to Yuki's room.

So, they gave me a futon that I would unroll at the end of his bed. During the day, it would be rolled up under his bed.

The door opened as the other children came in. Most of them were begging for a story and others wanted to play.

"How about I tell you a story tonight?"

"Hai", they all chorused.

"Rin-kun." I looked up at him," Do you want to join us?"

"Thank you, but I think I'm just going to go to bed early. I don't feel so good."

Yuki frowned and came over to me. Moving my bangs away, he pressed our foreheads together.

"Well, there's no fever."

"I'm fine Yuki-kun. I'm just going to go to sleep."

He pulled away," Are you sure?"

"Hai."

He pressed a quick kiss to my forehead before leading the other kids out. I shut off the light, but went to the window instead of my futon.

The moonlight shined through softly in the night sky. I smiled as I stared at it. The night was such a soothing time. I loved it more than daytime. That was another reason for being called a vampire when I was younger. I rarely went outside unless the sunlight was barely there.

Cuddling Choji closer, I headed for my futon. I stopped abruptly though, when I sensed Yuki-kun in danger. It lasted a few seconds before I felt relief.

What had happened?

~XxThexLostxGiouxX~

Yuki looked at the man who had saved him.

'It's like these silver eyes woke my sleeping heart…wait, they look just like Rin-kun's eyes! They seem like they're not of this world… but, if I look closer, Rin-kun almost looks like this guy!'

'I've finally found you', a female voice said in his heart.

Yuki stood," What was that?"

"Be careful", the man warned as he stood as well.

"Careful?- Uzuki-kun", he exclaimed as he looked over the railing of the bridge. But Uzuki was nowhere to be seen, even though Yuki could have sworn he had seen him in the street moments before.

"It was an illusion."

Yuki turned back to the man who rescued him," Illusion?"

"An illusion is darkness. Those who cannot see the darkness cannot resist its sweet temptation and are stained black. Eventually, the darkness envelops the light, controlling everything."

"The darkness controls everything? It can't be."

"I'm here." Yuki looked up at the man in surprise as the moonlight returned to shine down on the two of them. "Don't try taking on everything alone. I will save you, Yuki!"

"How do you know my name?"

Instead of answering, he turned around with," I will not betray you."

'What is this feeling of nostalgia', Yuki thought as he hurried after him. 'What should I do?' I'm on the verge of tears.'

Hotsuma: Hey! Why aren't we in here!?

Me: -_- It's the first chapter.

Hotsuma: So?

Me: *sigh* We don't have to deal with you until chapter 5ish.

Hotsuma: *growls and starts chasing NewtB00*

Shusei: *sigh* Please stay tuned for chapter 2.

Sodom: *randomly pops up out of nowhere* Mew!