I was thinking of making a Zero Story for Anna, a manga oneshot so I first created this to finalize my story. Anyone heard of Anna III from Shaman King Flowers? There must be Anna I and Anna II. Who are they? Find out on the story below.

Title References: The Girl With The Red Spider Lily = The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (a 2011 movie that has nothing to do with this story)

Naming the chapters to from a movie is a Takei thing, I'm just trying it out. And I'm new with this writing thing, if there's something I have to improve on, please feel free to say so in the reviews corner. ^^

A story of how Anna became Anna Kyoyama…

"I'll become stronger". Anna swore for she would never again let her own powers control her. After getting off the train and saying goodbye to the boy wearing headphones that seemed to have melted her frozen heart, she then began to start her journey of becoming stronger.

…

Anna knew all along that that day will be the last chance for her to say good bye to the boy she entrusted her life and dreams. All she can do now is to wait patiently for him to fulfill his promise.

She got on the train one stop before Yoh and got off a few stops after just to say all those words that she may never again say to Yoh for a long time.

But what Yoh didn't know is that he is not the only reason why Anna went out and ride on the train all of the sudden. Kino, Yoh's grandmother, asked Anna to go and find a senior itako she has trained before. This senior itako, as asked by Kino, will be staying at Aomori-shi located in central Aomori prefecture all the way from Tokyo in order to train Anna.

Anna, finding her way in Aomori-shi, had no idea about the senior itako, neither her name nor her appearance. The only information she got from Kino is that once they saw each other, they'll know it is the person they are looking for.

"Geez, finding someone in this crowd of people, not to mention how big this place is…" Anna said followed by a sigh. While strolling around, a figure is trying to follow her. Could this person be the one Anna is looking for or perhaps…

Anna then came across a small but cozy-looking restaurant, which is good since she haven't had breakfast yet and after that long journey from Shimokita Station, no one would just simply pass lunch at a time like this, right?

The ramen store is empty. Well, nothing expected at this time of the day. She was already seated when the store owner noticed her.

"Well, I've never seen you before around here ojou-chan. Where are you from?" The store owner asked while preparing her meal.

"I came all the way from Shimokita Station." Anna replied with her icy tone of speaking.

He seems hesitated on giving Anna her order but he gave it anyway. The atmosphere inside the store is peace and quiet when …

"Ojou-chan, I think it will be better for you to leave this shop already." The old man in the shop requested, breaking the silence.

"Why is that?" Anna replied as she takes another sip of her ramen.

"Because it's time for …"

The old man wasn't able to finish because a group of 3 thugs suddenly barged in.

"Eh? Didn't I tell you old man to keep this place empty at this time?" One of them bragged.

"Then why do we have this little girl eating alone here." Another one followed.

"Well, you see, I didn't even permit you to stay here in the first place" The store owner exclaimed.

"What did you say old man?" One of thugs asked as he swings his wooden sword.

"He told you to leave this place already, right? Are you all deaf or something?" Anna taunted as she stands up from her seat and faced at the thugs. "You dare say that this place belongs to you. This is why I hate humans. I swear I would never meet another dude with a weird hairstyle as ugly as yours. Did you even look at yourself in the mirror? Try it and see that you are a bunch of sore…"

"Losers." A voice, Anna's line was interrupted by a mysterious voice. It was then followed by the sound of footsteps finding its way inside the store. So the voice came from a woman with a long and curly blonde hair.

"What?" "Where did you come from?" "You sure talk big young lady. Want some action?" The three thugs pleaded.

This woman then reaches for a something covered in cloth below near her bag. "Well, on what kind of action you really want." she boasted as the sword she is holding was revealed.

"Boss, could it be that…" One of the thugs whispered to each other. "It's no good, what we need to do is … RUN~!" They screamed while running towards the exit.

"Oh! I didn't recognize you for a minute there madam." The store owner excitedly said.

"You know her?" Anna asked the store owner.

"Of course! She's been a great help to all of us here. The senior itako, Anna-chan."

"You don't have add –chan mister." The senior itako requested as she blushes.

"The senior itako, Anna?" Anna repeated.

"Then you must be Anna-chan, the one Kino-san told me about? Look, we even have the same name." She said mockingly while leaning towards Anna.

…

"We're here!" Senior Anna noted, captivated by the old house in front of them, illuminated by the setting sun. They then entered the house.

"This place is kinda old" Anna pointed out as she robs her finger on the table and notices the layer of dust.

"Sorry about that. I used to live here 5 years ago before I headed to Tokyo." She explained while arranging her luggage. "How about we change our clothes first then clean the whole place up? We might be here for a while. I have a few clothes that may fit you upstairs." Followed by a smile

Anna went upstairs and thought to herself. "I didn't expect her to be the senior itako Kino-san was talking about."

"These were the only ones there. You seem very fond of this type of clothes." Anna told senior Anna while wearing a black sando and shorts she found upstairs.

Senior Anna stared at her like she remembered something but she closed her eyes and both of them started to tidy things up. "The night is about to fall, let's just start your training tomorrow so don't forget to wake up early in the morning."

Next Chapter: Anna's itako training from Anna I, or what you want to call it.