Saya: "This sounds dark,"
Kai: "Yeah it does,"
Di.M.H: "Oh, you guys haven't seen anything yet,"
Saya: (rolls eyes) "I bet,"
Kai: (laughs) "Well we have a lot to cover,"
Di.M.H: "Let's just already, go ahead read on and please review. thank ya all."
Blood and fresh; the monster within
Chapter 1, awaken once more
Time was the thing one you can lose track of more than anything. What if you're something more than time itself? What if you could live outside of time? What if you were something of a monster? Would you try to live with humans or would you destroy them to survive? These questions can sometimes appear to the weakest and the strongest of monster. Sometimes, the monsters are humans but the monsters that people talk about are vampires, werewolves, mummies and other creatures like that. What if you were one of those creatures? Would you wish to be human or allow the monster to take over you? What would you do?
The darkness surrounded me. I couldn't see anything but the darkness. I opened my eyes but found more darkness. I heard laughter as I struggled from the darkness. Soon light appeared and I felt myself being lifted from the darkness. "Saya?" said a voice. My eyes were blinded by the light. "Kai?" I called out. My older brother stood up with me in his arms. "It's okay Saya," he said, "I got ya now don't worry." He carried me to his motorcycle. "I've missed you Saya," he said after a while. I smiled.
"I've missed you too Kai," I replied. He placed me onto his motorcycle and then climbed aboard himself. I wrapped my arms around his waist. He drove down the road. The cool wind hit my face. Then I noticed that it was night time. Kai didn't say anything. "Kai?" I said. "Hn?" he said. "How long have I been asleep?" "Four years," he replied, "Julia find a way prevent the habitation but that was two years ago." That explained it. Kai said nothing more. It was like waking up to the cold. Kai was my only family left and if he wasn't showing me any emotion that showed that he was happy to have me back then my body felt cold.
We came to the clinic. Kai climbed off the bike and lifted me up then carried me inside. Julia stepped out from her office. "Oh, Kai," she said smiling at him softly. "Hey," said Kai. Julia saw me in his arms. "Well, good morning Saya," she said. "Hello, Julia," I replied smiling to her. She led us to a room. Kai placed me onto a bed. Julia placed a IV into my arm. Kai turned and stepped out the room. "Julia," I said. Julia looked up at me. "Is it Saya?" she asked. "What's wrong with Kai?" I asked.
Julia looked to the door. "Well," she said, "Kai's been going through a rough time latterly." "How so?" I asked concerned. "Well, he's…." the opened and Kai stepped in with Louis behind him. "Hey there Saya," said Louis, "Kai told me that you were awake." "Told ya," said Kai who was smiling now. That just made me smile. David came into the room as well. "Hello David," I said. "Saya," said David, "It's good to see you again." I smiled and nodded. Kai rubbed his neck. "Kai?" I said looking to him. Kai looked back at me. "It's nothing," he replied. Julia sighed. "I think you should tell her truth," she said.
"What that my old man is alive and is running from law?" he hissed. "Kai?" I said raising an eyebrow. Louis patted Kai's back. "It's been two months now Kai," he said. "Whatever," said Kai coldly. He turned and existed the room. "Julia?" I said, "What happened?" Julia turned to me. "Two months ago," she said, "Kai met his real father and now it's been hard for him." "Really?" I said surprised. Julia nodded sadly. David sighed. "His father turned his back on Kai and his mother and become a criminal,' said David.
Kai came back into the room with Mao and Okamura. "Hey there," said Okamura. I nodded. "Hey Otonashi," said Mao. "Hello Jahana-san," I replied smiling. Mao walked toward me. Kai stepped aside so Lulu and two four year girls could come in. "SAYA!" Lulu cried out. She onto the bed at my side and hugged me. "Hello Lulu," I said smiling at her. The two twins slowly walked toward me. "Kimmy, Sammy," said Kai smiling to them. "Come say hello to your aunt Saya." I smiled to them. Kimmy was the twin with the blue eyes. Sammy was the twin with the same color eyes as mine. They walked toward me carefully.
"Hello, auntie Saya," said Sammy. "Hi auntie Saya," said Kimmy. "Hello Kimmy, Sammy," I said. They smiled and climbed onto the bed beside Lulu. The door opened again. Joel came into the room in his wheelchair. A young boy with brown hair was pushing him into the room. "Hey Saya-neechan," he said. My eyes gotten widen. "RIKU!" I shouted. Riku nodded smiling. Kai laughed and patted Riku's head. "Julia found a way to bring Riku to life by using your blood," he explained. I was so happy to see my little brother again. The twins ran to him. 'Daddy, daddy," they cried holding up their arms for him.
Riku laughed and picked them up. "They can tell who their father is," I said smiling. Kai nodded smiling. "Yep, it was the twins we've decided to bring him back," said Joel smiling, "Anyway it's good to see you." I smiled at him and nodded. A shadow appeared through the doorway. Everyone turned to the door. Kai and Riku stepped forward smiling. "It's about time man," said Kai. "Yeah what took you?" Riku asked. The shadow said nothing. My eyes widener and jaw dropped to the floor. I stood up forgetting about the IV attract to me. "Hagi?" I gasped. Mao smiled at me and then pushed me toward him.
Everyone stepped aside even my brothers. I stood in front of my knight. Hagi looked down at me. "Saya," he said touching my cheek. I smiled and then hugged him. The warmth from his body told me that I wasn't dreaming. Kai and Riku laughed as they walked toward us. "Looks like the family is back together," said Kai smiling. I smiled at them. Hagi put his arms around me. Kai turned to Julia. She nodded and removed the needle from my arm. The IV had been empty. We walked toward the family van.
Lulu and Riku helped the twins into the back. Mao climbed into the driver seat. "Mao and I have been married for two years," Kai explained. I just smiled. Kai climbed onto his motorcycle. "You going out again," he asked turning to Hagi. I looked up at Hagi. He nodded. "How long?" Kai asked. "Only for few a days," he replied. "Okay, just don't get carried away," said Kai. Hagi nodded and disappeared into the wind. I shielded myself from the wind. When I moved my hands from my face; Hagi was gone.
"He's always doing that," said Kai, I turned to face him. "Hagi has some work that keeps him busy." He rubbed the back of his neck. "I know just how you been wanting to spend some time with him," he sighed. "But duty calls I guess." "What does he do?" I asked. Kai sighed. "Don't know," he replied, "He never said what it was." I looked down disappointed. "Come on," said Kai, 'Let's go home." I nodded. I climbed onto his motorcycle and we were off. "Hey," said Kai after a while. "Yeah?" I replied. "I've got a surprise for ya at home."
I walked through the door to Omoro. Mao appeared into the restaurant with a child in her arms. My eyes widen as I saw the child. "Isn't he cute?" Mao asked. I nodded smiling. I love babies and this baby was so cute. "That's my son, Derek," said Kai smiling. "He's so cute," I said as Mao handed him to me. "Hello Derek," I said smiling at him. Riku came into the room smiling. "I've talked to David," he said. "And?" Kai asked. "It's a go," Riku replied giving Kai a thumb-ups. Kai smiled.
Mao smiled too. "So when should we get everything ready?" Lulu asked. I raised an eyebrow. "What's going on?' I asked. "It's nothing Saya," said Kai. Derek cooed in my arms. My nieces titled their heads. Mao took Derek from my arms. "It's time for bed," she called to the twins. "Do we have to?" they groaned. "Yeah you do," Riku and Kai replied at once. Riku picked them up into his arms and carried them up to their room. Mao walked up the stairs. Lulu went to help Riku with the twins.
"Riku and Lulu are dating," said Kai standing right next to me. I looked at him. "Really?" I asked. Kai nodded smiling. "Yeah, they've been dating for three years." I smiled. "It's nice that Riku has someone that loves him and will help with the twins," I said. Kai nodded. "There's someone out there for everyone," he said, "I have Mao and Riku has Lulu and you have…." "Hagi," I said. He looked at me then smiled. "Yeah," he said, "You have Hagi." I nodded. "Well," he said, "I'm gonna turn in for the night.""Yeah me too," I said. He walked up the stairs. I followed him up the stairs.
I opened the door to my room. I saw a pink rose lying on my pillow. I smiled and picked it up. "Hagi," I said smiling at the rose. I noticed the blue ribbon tied on the stem. I smiled and removed it from the stem. I wrapped it around my wrist. I placed the rose onto the nightstand near my bed. I climbed into bed. I began to close my eyes when a gust of wind blew into my room. I sat up and saw another rose on my nightstand. It the same color as the first. "Hagi?" I called but no answer. I lay down onto the bed. I began to close my eyes once again when a voice whispered in my ear. "I love you, Saya."
I turned to see a shadow standing over me. "Wha" he covered my mouth. "I just had to see you," he said. I pushed his hand away from my mouth. "Solomon what the hell?" I cried out. "Forgive me Saya,' he said, "But I just had to see you." "Get out!" I shouted. "But Saya," he said. "I said get out!" I shouted again. Then another shadow came through my window and slashed into Solomon. "Riku?" I said as I saw Riku pinning Solomon up against the wall. 'How many times do Hagi and I have to tell you stay away from this family," he said. "My," said a voice, "You have learning from Hagi little Riku."
Another man appeared into the room. "Nathan," I cried out. "That's me," said Nathan. Riku threw Solomon at Nathan. "And how many times has Hagi and I told you to keep an eye on him!" Riku shouted at Nathan. "He could have rapped Saya-neechan." 'I would never do…." "Shut bastard," Riku shouted at him. "You're lucky that I'm not fully master my combatant skills yet or otherwise I'll…." Lulu came into the room. "Riku what's going?" she asked. Riku turned to her. "Solomon tried to take advance of Saya-neechan."
"What again?" said Lulu. "Again?" I asked turning to her. "He tried when you were asleep but Hagi and Riku turned him into a pen pillow," she replied. "Saya,' said Solomon as he appeared in front of me. "I was only trying to see you when they came and got the wrong idea." "Yeah, that explains why you were on top of her," said Riku pushing Solomon away. Nathan shook his head. "Sorry about this Saya," he said, "I guess when Solomon heard that you're awake he went berserk." I turned to Nathan who grabbed Solomon's arm. "She's not interest," he said to his brother. Before Solomon could reply Riku stepped in front of me.
"Back off," he barked. "I'll keep an eye on him next time," said Nathan. Riku growled at them. Nathan sighed and took off with Solomon in hand. "Are you alright neechan?" Riku asked. "What was with that?" I asked him. Lulu giggled. "You did great Riku," she said, "Your training with Hagi paid off." "Training?" I said. "Yeah," said Riku, "Hagi has been training me how to be a chevalier. When he's not busy; which is half the time." "Solomon has been popping up every now and then. Hagi has been kicking his butt to the curve."
"You really are Kai's little brother," said Lulu. Riku just laughed. I giggled. "Anyway, Hagi should be back next week," said Riku, "You should get some sleep." "Night, Saya," said Lulu as she headed out the door. Riku was about to follow her out when I called out to him. "Riku," I called. He turned to face me. "Thank you, for protecting me. You really have come a long way." He smiled. "Well," he said, "Hagi always said that it doesn't matter if he thinks that I've reached chevalier level it all matters on how you think about my skills." I smiled at my little brother. "Well," I said, "I'm very prove to call you my chevalier." Riku smiled again and then hugged me. I smiled and hugged him back.
After we pulled away; Riku went down the stairs. I yawned and climbed into bed. I closed my eyes and finally felt myself diff off to sleep. The thoughts being home filled my head. I never wanted to be anywhere else. My heart was full with the love that I have been missing. Now all that I needed was the love of the man that I love. How could I ever love him if he wasn't here by my side? The idea came into my head. I would try and make Hagi stay with me no matter what. Was he not being with because he thought I didn't love him? I've decided the next time I see Hagi; that I would show him how much I love him. Soon, I was fully asleep. No longer in the darkness but not into the light.
Hagi landed onto the roof of Omoro. He heard Riku and Lulu talking from below. "So what now?" Lulu asked. "I don't know,' said Riku, "Saya's birthday is tomorrow and Kai is counting on us to get everything ready." "Okay, Okay, let me think." Hagi looked into Saya's bedroom window. She was fast asleep. He held in his right hand a small box that he had brought for her. "Just let me talk to Kai, okay?" said Riku. "Okay," Lulu replied. They kissed. Hag smiled at them. He knew just how young love was. He had been in love, well he still was in love with Saya. She was his light of the world.
They pulled away after a few minutes. Hagi looked into Saya's window once more. The love of his life; how could he show her his undying love and devotion. If only she knew more of his feelings she knew that he loves her but she didn't know how so. "Hey Hagi," said Riku as he appeared at his side. Hagi wasn't surprise by the young chevalier sudden appearance. "Solomon, came by again," said Riku, "He tried to get Saya-neechan to fall for 'im." Hagi nodded. Riku knew that his teacher was enraged.
Hagi has taught Riku many things. And if there was one thing Riku had learned was how his teacher and brother was how he showed emotions. Hagi's face was hard to read but his eyes had the answers. Saya meant the world to Hagi and Riku knew that. He looked at his older sister through the window. "So," said Riku, "When are you going to…." He stopped when looked into Hagi's eyes telling him to drop it. "Never mind," he said. "I'm envious of you," said Hagi. Riku was shock by this sudden reply.
"Huh?" he said, "What are you talking about Hagi?" "You have done what I have been afraid doing," Hagi continued, "You were not afraid of telling Lulu how you felt about her. I never told Saya how I felt without Kai's help." "Hagi," said Riku, "I only told Lulu how I felt was because I wanted to like you." Hagi looked the young chevalier. "All my life I wanted to be like someone else. I was pretty weak. I don't want to get into fights like Kai-nichan did. I did want to be like him though but then you came into our lives. For some reason I thought I could be like you." "Why?" Hagi asked. "I saw how you protected Saya-neechan from chiropterans and I thought that was cool."
"When I become a chevalier I thought I could be like you but I realized that you need special training. When Kai-nichan told me that you told Saya-neechan how you felt I thought I could tell Lulu how I felt." Hagi chuckled. "Childish behavior," said Hagi, "It's always amusing." Riku just smiled. "Well, can't blame a guy from trying," said Riku. He just laughed. Hagi chuckled. "When are you taking me camping again?" Riku asked. "Soon, I promise," said Hagi, "The twins, Lulu and the others can come too." Riku smiled. Hagi looked into the window. Saya had turned in her sleep. "Well," said Riku standing up. "We should get inside. The sun is about to rise. I know for a fact that Saya-neechan will be glad to see you." They stepped into Omoro to await the day ahead.
I opened my eyes and yawned. I sat up from my bed. I checked the clock. It was a quarter pass ten. I got up and walked to my closet. I managed to get dress. I had decided to wear by old school uniform (no idea why though). I made my way down the stairs. "SURPRISE!" voices shouted making me jump almost out of my skin. Kai laughed as he walked toward me. "Happy birthday, Saya," he said holding out his arms to give me a hug. My eyes widen. "What?" I said blinking wildly. "What?" said Kai laughing.
"Don't tell me you forgot your own birthday?" he asked still laughing, "When did you…." I couldn't speak. Hagi walked forward with one of his famous small smiles. "He's been planning this for months since we tried that experiment on you," Kai explained. I smiled and hugged Hagi. "Thank you, Hagi," I said smiling. "Anything for you, Saya," said Hagi. Riku smiled as he stepped forward at Hagi's side. "We've been waiting for this day to come," he said smiling. I smiled at my little brother. Mao stepped toward Hagi and I. "Now that Saya's here. Let the party begin," she cheered. All my friends were there.
David, Julia, Louis, Okamura, Joel, Mao, Lulu, Kimmy, Sammy, Riku, Derek, Steven (David and Julia's son) and last but not least the man who won my heart Hagi; all were here for my birthday. I felt like the luckiest girl in the world. I looked up at my older brother. Kai just smiled. The party was a lot of fun. Everyone had been so nice to me even though all of I have done to them. I was talking to Mao and Lulu. "Saya," Kai called me over. I got up and walked over to him. I noticed a girl with brown hair standing beside him.
I recognized her. My jaw dropped to the floor. "Kaori," I cried. "Saya," Kaori cried. I hugged my old friend. "I've missed you," she said. "I've missed you too," I replied. "When Kai-kun told that you were back. I came over as soon as I could." I smiled at my old friend. Kai walked over to his wife and Lulu. Kaori and I talked for a while. "So," said Kaori, "Kai told me about you and that cellist. Is it true?" "Is what true?" I asked taking a sip of water. "That you and him are a couple," said Kaori suddenly. I spat out water from my mouth.
"Whoa?" I said, "What are you talking about?" "But, I've seen the way you look at him,' said Kaori, "Everyone knows that you like him." I sighed. "Like isn't the word I would use," I said. Her eyes widen. "Oh, my god, Saya," she said, "Do you love him?" "Yes," I replied sheeply, "He told me how he felt and I started to realize that I love him back. It's just I haven't told him that." "Why not?" "I don't know if he feels the same way anymore. What if he doesn't and then I just get my heartbroken." The thought of Hagi not being in love with me; scared mer more than fighting chiropteran.
"Oh, I get it," said Kaori, "You're afraid of getting your heartbroken." I nodded sadly. I noticed Hagi leaning against the wall a few feet away. My heart began pound into my chest. "Saya?" said Kaori waving her hands in front of my face. "Huh?" I said blinking. "Go tell him," she said. "What? No!" I cried. Kaori pulled me toward Hagi. "Hey, Kaori" i cried. Kaori pushed me forward into Hagi's chest. "Saya," he said softly. "um, hey Hagi," I said brushing. Kai who was talking to Riku glanced our way.
He and the others walked into the next room. I watched Kaori walk into the room. "Are you alright?" Hagi asked. I didn't realize that I was still on his chest. I quickly jumped back. "I'm fine," I replied recovering quickly. He reached in his pocket and pulled out a beautiful necklace. My eyes widen. "This was in my family for generations," he said, "I want you to have it." "Hagi, I can't take it," I said, "It's a part of your family. It won't feel right taking it, even if it is my birthday." "Saya," he said touching my cheek.
"You are my family. It doesn't matter if you take it." I brushed. He always had a way to make me feel special. I couldn't help it. He was always there and always kind to me. I took the necklace from him. "Thank you, Hagi," I said. He smiled and placed his fingers under my chin. "Happy birthday, Saya," he said. He leaned in closer. My lips pressed against his. I didn't fight it. It was something that I have waiting for my whole life with him. This was the best birthday a girl could ask for. Now, my life was complete.