Erm, hi? Well um, first off, I'll have to warn you guys. I really cannot write in first person... I hope the chapters after will be better cause they're in third person... I honestly do not think I'm very good at writing so feel free to criticize me. Any tips or reviews are greatly appreciated and I will read every one and follow them to the best of my ability! :) I hope you'll enjoy my first piece of work! :D
I woke up to a thud. My turquoise eyes widened as fiery sparks danced across the room. Bolting upwards, a jolt of pain exploded in my arm. Terror erupted as the few crimson fireflies combusted to blazing embers. My throat ran dry as the searing smog tortured my windpipes, forcing a few coughs slip through. My vision blurred as a heatwave struck my eyes, causing water to accumulate at the edges. Though the hopeless angst pulsing through my frail body was unsettling, it could not compare to agony brought by my phobic mind.
My teeth were now clenched, hands firmly bounded to my head. Make it stop! Make it stop! Make it stop! Despite my helpless pleas, the hallucinations would not let up. Continuous scenes of my warm, kindhearted sister's persecution overran me. It took everything to endure my maleficent mind's ear-piercing screams. If one were to describe a nightmare, this would be it. But the pain tingling on my skin and the anxiety stirring within me was real. This was no nightmare, this was reality.
The pain was unbearable to the point I could feel my sanity mercilessly being extracted. Yet, my body fought for control. Regardless of my own well being, I had to regain control now. There was no time for hesitation, not when Hinamori's life was in danger.
Crawling my way around the flames, I tread my way around the smoldering maze. Undeterred by the "clarity" provided by my watered eyes, I managed to tell between incandescent scarlets and diminished slates. Following purely based on instinct, my quivering body managed to find its way to Hinamori's room. Clawing the paper-thin doors open, an afflicting scene welcomed me. Boiling tears flood down my cheeks upon seeing Hinamori's body laying lifelessly along the woven tatami mats. This could not be.
Without realization, my legs were pumping full speed towards her. A convulsing cry petrified me. How could I be so stupid? Running out in the open when the enemy was bound to be near. Leisurely, the dark outline of a beast emerged from the shadows. Bloodthirsty eyes met my own. I could only watch in dismay as the giant arm of the hollow swung down. Raveling my tortured arms around my head, I braced myself for the impact. Eyes shutting, waiting for the approaching end.
"Hado no san-juu-ichi!" The light of a bright scarlet cannon blinded me. "Sorry!" Slowly pealing my eyes open, I found a mellow green glow eloped around my body. Turning my head, I found a Kido barrier surrounding both Hinamori and I. When did...?
After gaining enough strength to move, I sluggishly propped my body up with my left arm. Hearing the chanting of Kido spells, the monster that had attacked us was slowly pulled back. Realizing its lack in strength, the hollow's reiatsu shrouded wings dispersed into the darkness. I guess even hollow valued their life.
"Sorry about that! Are you alright?" I couldn't believe my eyes. A...girl...? Judging by her size, she couldn't be any older than me.
"I-I think... But my sis-" A delicate finger playfully pushed back my nose.
"She's fine. I used a stronger healing kido for her. She's just unconscious. You should still take her to a doctor though, in case her wounds were infected." Quickly nodding my head, I bowed in graditude. "Well I'm gonna get going now, it'd be bad if anyone else saw me..." Her body positioned itself for a shunpo.
"Wait!" Her small body relaxed, turning her head to face my own. I forced my gaze aside. "W-will you come back?" A look of confusion was painted on her face. "I-I don't mean that you have to..." A sweet laugh caught my attention.
"Who knows. But if you come to the Northern Forest I may think about it." Without looking back, she disappeared.
I found myself staring at the bright moon. But in its stead, was a pair of lavender eyes glistening like gems. A tiny face shaped by her jet black hair, swaying gently in the wind. A rose kimono, embellished cherry blossom prints. I only had one thought on my mind; she was beautiful.