The layers of snow were thawing as red and orange hues of heat started resurfacing in its wake.
The winter season was going to end and spring was silently covering the city. Once more, Shizume City will be filled with flourishing fragrance of abundance.
A busy city like this is always brewing with many mischief and troubles.
Like the trouble starting now…
" AAAAaaaaggghhhh – "
With a loud thud, a man was slammed against the concrete ground as feathers of snow ascended half-coldly from the impact. His weight was impelled to the ground by a person who was lesser to his size. Despite his relentless struggles, the person effortlessly grabs hold of his arms.
" D-damn you.. "
He felt the stranger looming over him with an eerie presence. All he could do was suppress the throbbing pain in his entire body. His relentless struggle was silence as the stranger finally spoke after releasing a small sigh, clearly undaunted.
"It's very impolite to be crude…" The sole of a shoe push him further to the ground adding more pressure and tightening the grip. "...especially towards children..."
He could feel his arms writhe in agony as he finally broke out a cry. With a sheer force, his muscles were completely distorted causing it to become numb and limp.
Satisfied that his punishment was served, the stranger finally releases him while backing away his sprawled form.
Laying flat on the ground, his tired eyes tried to take good look on the profile before him. The bastard who just beat him up.
The person was wearing an all-out black, an unusual darker shade compelling to hide any distinct features.
The stranger was about to turn but sense an imminent threat and saw two thugs ready to attack.
" You fucking bastard… "
" Get him ! "
They launch forward with multiple strikes of fists. Their attempts were futile as the stranger counter them with a parry.
It only took two seconds until they were down on their knees, panting while aiding the aching pain in their body.
Their expressions become solid, trying to hide a smirk as they saw their impelled companion slowly approaching the stranger from behind.
Even though his arms were now hanging loosely and worn out that didn't stop him from wanting to take a blow on the stranger - that just popped out of nowhere, acting like a hero saving a damsel in distress. He planned to kick this person's sorry ass behind while his companions finish the rest.
Unfortunately, the stranger turns and elbowed him in the stomach. The impact was so strong that it causes him to choke out his saliva. His collar was yanked, as the stranger grab hold one of his arms and throw him over, causing him to collide with his other comrades.
Ending the fight with three unconscious bodies.
The stranger then saunter to the cause of the farce - a child.
Eyes closed, uncertain on handling the situation while releasing a lofty breath.
The stranger paused briefly, gawking at the said child. Finding it difficult to take in the sight; the unavailing of a little girl.
A little girl flourished with a pretty doll-like exterior being clothed in a red Lolita dress.
To others she might look like an ordinary "cute little girl ".
But no she wasn't just a little girl.
Just the sight of her silent and deadly red gaze was an ominous sign.
Homra's little princess.
Chapter 1 : Anonymous
What have I gotten myself into?
The child was now sitting beside her on the bench.
Both of them were now at the nearby park, purposely farther from each other giving some space in their boundaries.
She releases a sigh, hooking the leather choker by her pointer finger which made the padlock clink in motion. Her shady eyes peak through the hood, taking a small glimpse of the little girl who persisted on following her.
It was discomforting, the way the little girl stared at her intently.
After the incident, the little girl keeps looking at her with a red marble. It was somehow disturbing that it made her very cautious. Not taking a chance to be deceive being aware of Homra's reputation. Even if she was just a little girl.
They were violent and dangerous.
She could already imagine the two possible scenarios that would happen. It's either being attack by some thugs again or the thugs – Homra members coming for her. And none of those odds came into her favor.
Tilting her head up, she looked at the white sky being imbued with warmth and release the last puff of air. A last breath for winter that is, as spring was coming.
Lost in her own thoughts, she didn't notice that the little girl was moving towards her inch by inch. Feeling the proximity, she only ignored her but felt her gaze becoming solid; sending a wave of recognition.
Strange kid.
The cold still lingers in the air, finding the need for warmth she then saw a vending machine that was just adjacent to them. Lightly, she stood up from the bench and shove her hands into her pocket jeans.
She was going to head for the vending machine but paused mid-way in her steps, feeling the obligation to at least tell her " I'm going to get a warm drink "
Taking a small peak, making sure that the little girl was listening.
Remarkably the little girl nodded with consideration.
"Stay, I'll be back "
She cupped the can of coffee in her hands, pressing it gently against her cheeks relishing the warmth. Her lips parted, as she gradually took a sip. Nonchalantly standing on one leg as her other hand was tucked in her pocket. Her eyes were vague casting an invisible shadow on the glass surface of the machine. Jingling the can, making certain that it was empty as she throws it on the nearby trash bin.
She was hesitant if she should just leave or go back to the bench. It was very tempting to just leave the child alone and hope someone tends to her, but recalling on her own very words.
"Stay, I'll be back "
It just hit the spot, making her feel worse as it tinge on the insides. Reluctantly, she shifts her steps to the front sauntering to the little girl's direction.
She was just a few centimeters to the bench when something glided on the ground with prominent force. Sensing danger, her quick reflexes let her body move aside, as she could feel the strange change of temperature on the air. Steadily, she manages her footing and carefully examining the source. Her eyes landed on a kid with a skateboard probably a middle schooler with a disgruntled appearance - definitely a thug and safely concluded he was one of them. HOMRA.
He had an unwavering fury inside his hazel eyes that seethed through his red aura. It was sending prominent waves of heat in the atmosphere, fastening the thaw in the lofty cold.
She adjusted herself, calmly soothing her form. Stunned by the immense power he was projecting; coated in such a brilliant and deadly haze.
" Oi! Bastard what did you do to Anna!? " he demanded, his gaze threaten adamantly.
It's not like she didn't predict the outcome. It was obvious from the start that she would get trouble either way. The way his snarling at her means that there was no room for talking this out.
" W-wait, Ya- "
Anna tried to explain but the vanguard had already made his move.
The kid suddenly glides across leaving a trail of red haze. He preceded landing punches on her that emitted a red glow. She was able to parry and avoid them but wasn't able to counter any of it. The moment that she made contact with his flesh, she felt the intensity of heat singeing the sleeves of her jacket leaving red marks against her pale skin. The kid was so fast at the same time agile, being able to manoeuvre his moves freely in mid-air.
This is a pain.
The solution for violence was really an outdated idea. But more than ever, she doesn't like to back down from a fight. She had no choice but to retaliate in defense and wait for an opening.
The sound of a skateboard grazes against the ground leaving a line of scorching marks in its wake. With his usual mid-air skills, he drove her back as she retaliates by limiting their boundaries.
" Hnn.. Not bad" he smirked, getting a distance between as he stand arrogantly. " I wonder if you can handle this.. ".
Then the kid was screaming like a wild animal, roaring against its prey with intimidation. The red aura coated him in a high temperature, like a walking combustible flame. It had warm up everything in his range singeing away the traces of cold. With a swift turn of his skateboard, he concentrated his power and prepared a deadly attack.
By judging the form of the kid, it was evident that his going to finish her with a straight attack. If she could strike him precisely behind his neck, she could at least stupefy his movements. It will give her a chance to attack him which requires the utmost of her agility to avoid being scorched or worst being burn alive.
She positions in a martial art stance. Her arms position forward, facing squared and forming a strong fist. Adding her weight on the leading foot to shift quickly and avoid his strike. And lastly her eyes focus on the target, with vivid attention.
With a quick skim and a proud smirk adorn on his face, he finally launched his attack.
With a sharp turn on her footing, she dodges the collision but receive a small graze on the stomach. Seizing the moment, she hoists an arm and strike an elbow behind his neck momentarily stupefying him. She saw his heat simmering down and uses this opportunity to yank him down. She then forces him down, pushing him further as his back was facing towards her. Deftly, performing a tight arm lock while adding pressure to his spine by folding her legs.
" D-damn you.. " he whimper, still growling in disdain as he struggled to break free.
She successfully impelled him but it didn't leave her unscathed. Evident signs of singed and scorch marks were imprinted in her clothes, causing it to fray. His heat never died down completely, she can still feel the light sensation against her pale flesh. Just their small contact made her cringe out of the feverish escape of heat. Both were still struggling, grinding each other in the process as they battle by trying to outweigh the other.
"Enough... "
A small, soft voice got their attention as they saw the little girl - Anna being said by the kid. She was standing in front of them; her marble was still present against her right eye while remaining a calm demeanor.
" It's a misunderstanding... " Anna spoke tersely not bothering to explain further, but somehow it was enough for the kid to understand as he stop struggling beneath her. He was mostly grunting and mumbling while avoiding his eyes towards Anna. Sensing that his farce was finish, she then releases him.
" Tsskk... " he scowled, positioning his self up from the ground while grabbing hold of his skateboard.
Busy examining her frayed clothing, she didn't notice Anna heading towards her. Noticing the movement from behind, she turned and was greeted by Anna's marbled eyes.
Anna paused looking at her for a while and silently put down her marble. It revealed her pretty reddish-purple orbs that was looking under her hood profusely. Her reddish-purple orbs blink timidly, expressing a sense of emotion that wants to be conveyed.
She didn't like where this was going.
Those eyes, she has seen those kinds of eyes before. It was pleading her for a favour which she could just easily turn down but for some reason she incline to it.
In response she nodded and receives a small smile from Anna. She then tilted her gaze towards the kid who was now glaring at her.
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Disclaimer: This anime belongs to GoHands. I down own anything except my Oc.
A/N: This is a story that I have been planning for a long time. I fell in love with the concept of my OC, which I got inspired by several hard-core anime characters. For now, obviously a she – looking at as a male cause her face is hidden by a hood. I hope you will enjoy this story and join along with me in this epic adventure called "reading ".
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