Chapter 1: Song of Healing

No.6 the City of Peace and Tranquility it's supposed to be the city of the future. The culmination of human science and medicine that surpasses anything, but the way that I see it. No.6 is nothing more but a cage to keep all those in until they decide to throw us away or to be used as lab rats. This cage...

I want to destroy this cage...

I want to be free...

Like the wind...

But I knew that I would never be free from the watchful eyes of this city. If I were to ever show my gift in No.6...

Then they'll never let me go. That is what my mother told me...For most of my life I never let anyone in my life because of the fear of being exposed to this city. Until one day on the eve of my twelve birthday a boy came barging into my life unannounced. And so he made my wish come true-Koka Dainichi

"We pledge our unwavering loyalty to the city." A classroom filled with children said enthusiastically as they were standing from their seats and have their right hand over their hearts. "Miss Dainichi may I be so boldest to ask you something?" The teacher who was siting in his seat asked in a sweet tone to hide the irritation he was feeling. The whole classroom turned their heads towards the back row where a girl was sitting in her desk only looking at the window on her right side. The girl had jet black hair that only reached down to her shoulders and her tiered eyes were a beautiful silver color that no one in No.6 had. She was wearing an old fashioned black Japanese boy's uniform that has been long since out dated. She didn't even acknowledge the teacher or the irritation he was giving towards the girl she just continue to look out the window with the same expression.

"Ahem! Miss Dainichi!" The teacher cleared his voice which finally bought the girl's attention. The ravenette turned her head around to see the teacher trying (*hint trying) to keep is cool and smiling towards her. "Yes Sir?" She said in a monotone voice. "You are aware that you didn't do the pledge again. Right Miss Dainichi?" The teacher asked in a sweet voice once again hiding his true feelings. "Yes, I am aware Sir. And I don't care about the stupid pledge." The ravenette said with a sneer. "Koka Dainichi! Just because you're going to the advance course doesn't mean that you can disrespect this get city with your delinquent ways! Now if I hear you say that again I will personally pull you out of the advance course before you can blink. Do you hear me Miss Dainichi!" The teacher threatened the child who was clearly unfazed. "Yes, Sir." Koka said in a bored tone.

Time Skip*

Koka was packing up her things to get ready to get out of the He-Class. Just as she was about to walk out of the door. "Hey Koka!" And just like that she was stopped once again by her most faithful companion Safu. Safu has dark chocolate hair that was in a short bobbed style. The brunette was wearing a handmade purple sweater that gave off a warm and cozy feeling. "Again causing trouble in class. You know keep that rebel faze and you'll never be able to have a boyfriend." Safu said as the two girls were walking out of the school. "It's not a faze it's just that I have different options. Also I don't care if I won't have a boyfriend there isn't a guy that understand me in this city. And it's not like there's guys beating down your door." Koka deadpans as she was walking towards her house at the end of the block. "Please your just jealous that I have way more admirers than you do Koka." Safu mocked as she flipped her hair while Koka just rolled her eyes at her friends antics.

"Whatever, I got to go Mrs.Karan texted me that was there was going to be a storm later tonight and she wants me inside before it hits." Koka said with a small smile before turning towards her house. "Ok I'll see you tomorrow. Oh and happy birthday Koka!" Safu said to the ravenette before turning towards the opposite direction. Once Koka got into her house Koka went straight to her room and plumped on to her bed, but she held a small frown upon her face. "Happy Birthday huh?" Koka muttered as she barred her face in her pillow

~Flashback~

"Koka my little songbird. Promise me that you won't sing that song in this city because if you the monsters will come and take you away." A beautiful woman who looked like she was in her mid twenties with dark blue hair that reached all the way down to her waist and had beautiful pair of silver eyes. The woman was placing the two year old Koka to bed but something was off.

The woman looked as if she was about to break into tears. "Momma why are you crying." Koka said trying to stay awake. "I'm not crying honey I'm just a bit tired." Koka's mother said as she was wiping away her tears. "You should sleep momma *Yawn* how else will you be able to get big if you don't sleep?" The child said with a yawn which cause the woman to chuckle. "I'll go to sleep after I sing you a lullaby." She said with a sad smile. "Ok momma.." Koka smiled softly

~Cast away your worries, my dear ~

For tomorrow comes a new day~

Hold to me you've nothing to fear~

For your dreams are not far away~

~As you lay head and rest~

May your dreams take over my love~

Listen close, my child of the wind~

For you're destiny lies above~

~Though the world is cruel~

There's a light that shines~

In the darkest days of our lives~

~When all hope seems lost~

And you can't find your way~

Think of me as you look to the sky~

~Daughter mine, you're future is bright~

For your Mother's Bloods in your veins~

In dark times, I pray you will fight~

For the world will soon know your name~

As soon as Koka was fast asleep a man wearing a black business suit was standing in front of the door with his arms crossed. "Mrs.Dainichi it's time." The man said in a stern voice. "I know just give me a minute...please..." the beautiful woman begs as tears were rolling down her cheeks. The man sighed as he left the room. The bluenette turned towards her child moving some hair out of her eyes before she gave her one last kiss on the child's forehead. But before she left the room she turned to her child who was snoring softly one last time. "Happy Birthday my little songbird. I love you." The woman said softly before she gently closed the door behind her.

After that night Koka never saw her mother again...

~Flashback End~

Boom!!!

Koka suddenly shot up from her bed as the thunder crash. "I must've dosed off again." Koka muttered as she looked towards the doors in her room that lead to the backyard. Once she got out of her bed Koka walked towards the glass doors to see the rain pouring down from the heavens. "It's really coming down." Koka muttered as she watched the rain drops hit the glass. 'I wish I could free myself from this cage..." Without hesitations Koka opened the doors and screamed out her lungs towards the angry sky. Her arms were spread her arms wide out almost as if she was welcoming the storm with open arms. After screaming her heart out Koka took a deep breath and feeling a wave a relief. She continues to look at the cloud filled sky not even caring about the rain that continues to hit her face or make her clothes damp. To her it was worth letting out her feelings.

BEEP BEEP

Koka jumped at the sudden sound of the alarm.

"Room Atmosphere Deteriorating! Window Will Auto-Lock In Ten Seconds."

"Stupid alarm system! Everything has to be perfect around here." Koka muttered hatfuly as she walked over towards the control panel. "Nothing wrong with having a door open..." Koka told herself as she turned off the system. But Koka suddenly felt a chill down her spine it wasn't from the wind nor rain. It was something else...

Someone was behind her...

Ever slowly Koka turned around to see a boy who didn't look that much older than herself. The boy had dark hair the reached to his shoulders, and was wearing a white rob used for patients. Koka's eyes trailed towards his left shoulder to see blood running down his forearm, but even with that what shocked her greatly was the sharp glare of his sliver eyes. 'His eyes...there just like mine.' Koka's mind was rushing. Who was he? Where did he come from? These questions were repeatedly asked in her head. But there was one thing she can tell from the boy.

She can feel a hastil presence radiating from the boy almost like an animal getting ready to pounce on it's prey. Before she could call for help the boy started to limp towards her and then suddenly collapsed. But before the boy could hit the floor Koka dives and caught him in her arms. Koka looked down at the boy cradle in her arms his cheeks were flushed as hot to the touch. Sweat was running down his forehead and to top it all off his breath was short and shallow. "Hey! Kid don't fall asleep!" Koka yelled at the boy and start to shake the boy slightly to keep him awake. 'If I don't do something he'll die from blood loss or from asthma!' Koka yelled in her mind. Koka carried the boy (with a few falls dew to the boys weight and Koka's lack of strength) to her bed and she quickly closed and lock the windows. Koka ran over to the boy to see that he was getting worse by the second. His whole face was flushed and he started to coughing. 'I have to do something...' but suddenly Koka got an idea but then her eye borws furrowed in doubt. Koka looked to the boy to see that he was getting worse by the second and Koka doesn't have any medical know-how to save him. 'I'm sorry mom but I have to do this. If I don't then he'll die...There's no other way. I hope that you'll forgive me.' Koka silently prayed as she carefully placed her hand on the boy's forehead that was hot to the touch. Koka took a deep breath to steady her nerves and clear her mind.

~ A song that awakens and calls~

People repeat the song in their hearts~

I wish to shine love into the sky~

From which light has disappeared~

A faint glow started to envelope the two and kept on glowing brighter as Koka continues to sing.

~No matter how much you pray, people make mistakes~

That's why we forgive each other and dream~

On the journey of no end~

The gash wound started to close itself and the blood that was trailing down the boy's arm suddenly disappeared.

~Everyone searching for the meaning of this life~

The boy's face finally started to cool down, returning to a pale complexion and his breathing started to calm down.

~The world is a gentle ship~

It sways and gets swayed~

It envelops everything~

And embraces everyone the way they are~

Once the boy's cloudy vision started to clear up. He looked to his left to see a girl with jet black hair that only reached down to her shoulders and her eyes wear a beautiful silver color that were just like his. For some strange reason he didn't felt threatened by the girls hand on his forehead. He just closed his eyes and let Koka do as she pleased as he continues to listen to the beautiful song koka was singing.

~The world is a ship of hope~

It sways and get swayed~

It carries people's sadness~

And will greet the the dawn someday~