"Marie, they have found me. I won't be able to escape. I won't be able to shield her any longer. You have to hide."
"Stop right there demon. You won't get away"
"Hurry, you have to hurry"
Screech, I am jostled awake by the braking of the train. Again, I keep having the same dream. I've been having this dream for a year now. A man in military attire with eyes the same color as mine being struck down by a knight. This weird dream has been going on ever since my mom died. I keep wondering why I'm having this dream. I sigh as I watch the scenery pass by. Starting next week I'll be in my final year of high school. It was a real hassle getting my foster parents to agree to let me live on my own, but I'm glad they finally agreed. I need this new start, plus I'm sure this is the right place to start over. Going to a new town far from home is scary, but I'm sure Sasazuka will grow on me. I never paid much attention to the smaller towns around Tokyo, but looks like this one won't be too bad.
"Hey, check out that girl."
"Do you think she's a foreigner?"
"Must be, I mean look at her eyes."
I overhear a couple of boys talking. They must be talking about me. I'm used to it though. With jet black hair down my back and turquoise eyes I get a lot of people wondering if I'm a foreigner. Well I guess I sort of am. I'm not sure whom my father is, but according to my mother he wasn't from here. Neither was she, to be precise. But, I was born here, I'm not a total foreigner. Although, I don't feel like I belong here.
"Next stop, Hatagaiya"
After hearing that, I gather my belongings and prepare to exit. The apartment complex shouldn't be too far. As I start to walk I look over the area to familiarize myself with it. I notice a MgRonald's and a Sentucky Fried Chicken, as well as a bookstore. I slow my pace when I saw the Help Wanted sign inside the bookstore window. Hmm, this would be an excellent place to work, once I settle into my place I'll come back and fill out an application. As I start to walk off, I bump into a young man. Though the impact wasn't too much, it still knocked my glasses off.
"Ohh!" I exclaimed
"I'm sorry; I wasn't watching where I was going."
"No, it was my fault." I reply still not looking up as I scoop up my glasses. As I turn to address the young man I feel a sense of belonging. The young man wasn't anyone out of the ordinary. He was probably in his early twenties with dark hair and red eyes. But I knew I knew him. I couldn't explain it though. He was looking at me with a worried expression. Shaking my head to clear it, I spoke to him once again.
"No, need to apologize. I also wasn't paying attention. Now if you'll excuse me." I bowed and walked off. I wonder what that feeling I had was all about. It was like I had met an old friend I hadn't seen in a while. Once again, I shake my head to clear it and continue on my way. Villa Rosa is the name of the complex I'll be living in. It's cheap and doesn't require much. I'm sure with it being in small neighborhood that's not popular I won't have to worry about nosey neighbors. I arrive at the complex without incident and meet the land lady.
"Hello, I'm Kagura Katsuragi. I'll be the new tenant."
"Hello, I'm Miki Shiba, the land lady, but please call me Mikitty instead. It's nice to meet such a fine young lady. You'll be residing in room 101. I hope you'll have everything you'll need.
"Thank you for allowing me to rent the room. My rent should have been taken care of by my parents correct?"
"Yes, I received your rent already. There are only two other rooms being rented, they are both on the second floor. If you need anything feel free to ask them."
"Thank you."
With that the land lady left. Taking a deep breath, I enter my new home. I didn't bring much since I was arriving by train, so I knew that shopping was the first thing I needed to do. The only things I brought with me were a change of clothes, my new uniform and some books that my mother left me. I pull out one of the books, "Ente Isla". This was my favorite book. I smile as I thumb through it. A world where magic, angels and demons exist alongside humans. Angels and demons were of course enemies but there was one town called Maldonia that housed angels, demons and humans. This community believed that all three beings could live together peacefully. But that peaceful place didn't last long. The church came one day and proclaimed that a child would be born in the community. A child born of a demon and an angel and that the child would bring destruction upon the world. They demanded that the town hand over all pregnant women. When the town refused a battle broke out and the town was burned to the ground. No one from the town survived. To cover up what they had done, the church said demons were the ones responsible for the destruction. When word reached all 3 realms they all blamed the other. Angels blamed the demons, demons blamed the angels and the humans blamed them both. And with that the mistrust that existed between them intensified.
So sad that a whole town had to die because a few people were afraid of something that may or may not happen. As I turn the page, my breath catches in my throat. On the next page is a picture of the Demon King and his generals. Thinking back…
"Mommy, who's that?" I pointed to a tall man in military clothes with facial markings and a tail.
"Oh, that's General Alciel. The Demon King's most trusted advisor."
"He is so pretty. I'm gonna marry him!"
"Ha, ha, will you now? I guess it's no surprised you would pick him." My mother said with a laugh.
I know she probably thought it was just the chatter of a young girl and shouldn't be taken seriously. But I knew that that general was the one for me. It was like my soul called out and said "mine" as soon as I saw his picture. Even now years later, I still feel a deep connection to that general. And, because of that I've never been interested in any of the boys my age. Well it's time to put away those girlish fantasies. There's no way I can marry a character from a picture book anyway. With that I close the book, sit it aside and prepare to leave again.
While out I decide to go check out the bookstore and apply. Since I was the only person that showed interest I was hired immediately. I would be working a few nights after school. I then took the train to Shinjuku to do some shopping for clothes and a few cooking essentials. I was on my way back to my apartment when something caught my attention. I glanced over; sure I was mistaken or seeing things. I thought I saw a person with wings. Still walking while looking in the opposite direction, I once again crash into someone. This time I fell along with my glasses.
"Miss, are you ok? I'm so sorry."
"No, it was my fault for not paying attention." I grabbed my glasses and start to gather my bags.
"Here, let me help you up."
"Thank y…" As I glance up to take the hand that was extended towards me, I meet a pair of brown eyes. "Mine" my soul screamed loudly as my heart squeezed tight. Why? Why would I have this reaction? As I pressed one hand to my chest and reached towards the extended hand with the other, I felt a strong surge of energy enter my body. As soon as I felt this, I gasp and faint.
"Miss, Miss…."
As my consciousness fades away the only question I had was "why"?