A/N: Mai gawsh, I'm back! Actually I wanted to come back earlier, but I thought it'd be nice to publish a brand new fic on my ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! (Alright, maybe it's tomorrow but FUCK IT XD) Yes, today makes it one year of publishing fanfics! Dayum, time goes by fast! So I thought it would be kinda cute to do this on my anniversary… Nyuu. This story will be a little similar to Starcounter. The supernatural elements at least, plus Starcounter is one of the fics that I'm the most proud of, hehe. BTW, don't let the title fool you (this won't be another A Monster Like Me XD) So, sorry for the long A/N, but I want to end it with a huge shout-out to all of you who've been reading my stories for a year! You guys are my motivation, so stay as awesome as you are and PLZ ENJOY ;3

For everytime a human dies with a smile on their face, a glowing sun of light falls down on the hill where the rain doesn't reach. That's how they're born. They're first trapped in the shape of an animal, but they soon learn to take the shape of any creature they desire. They're all brought to Earth by one mother. A mother whose sole occupation is to take care of them until she conceives a human daughter to keep the cycle going. This may be seen as a demon's ability. However, these creatures wish of nothing but to spread joy. That's where they get their name from.

The demons of light.

During one of the thousand seconds I was sitting there on the drenched park bench, I wondered for how long I'd been waiting. For the last couple of hours I hadn't been doing anything except for sitting and waiting. Walking for a few minutes. That's how it seemed on the outside, at least. No one could see or hear what was going on inside my head. I was thinking that maybe I'd done something wrong. Maybe I shouldn't have come here after all. Maybe I should've just stayed with dad and take over his business after my few years of studying.

I was nervous. I haven't seen them in almost 10 years. Ever since my parents seperated, I had been thinking about them from time to time. For the first years after that, I mean. Dad had pretty much erased the images of them from my mind with school, lecturing and lots of scolding. I could only imagine mom and my sister's faces thanks to a few pictures at home, but otherwise…

I checked my phone again. Damn, she's late. Was she always like this? I searched my memories once again, just like I had done in the train. Nope. Nothing. I can barely remember anything from the last time I visited them; 9 years ago. I was eleven and my sister was eight. All I can remember is rain. Lots and lots of rain. I realized that the moment I went out of the train. And one more thing. A blurry face.

It was a face that belonged to someone I wasn't supposed to forget. Who was that, though? I have no idea. I can't remember one of the friends I made here either. I stroked my wet hair back, frustrated. Not just because of myself, but because of the rain. Mainly because of the rain. Dammit. Everything is just so … plain.

«Onii-saaan!»

A tiny girl with flowy, golden hair ran towards me and waved at me. That beige coat was way too big for her. Her rainboots too. The small raindrops that had managed to dodge the umbrella and landed in her hair glistened in the brief sunshine. My gosh, she's grown. I do remember that she used to be way smaller. She stopped running when she was just a few steps away from me and smiled.

«You've gotten so tall!» was the first thing she blurted out. «You too, uh …» I stuttered, trying to tease her. She frowned. «Don't tell me you've forgotten my name!» she said. I looked up at the grey sky and mumbled: «Hmmm… Ayako?» As a matter of fact, I did remember her name. But she was the perfect victim of teasing. «No, you can't be serious!» she yelled and looked like she was about to cry. I got up from the bench and walked ahead of her. «Well then, imouto?» I said and covered my smile with my hand. «Onii-san!» she whined out. «Sorry sorry…» I chuckled out, turned around and smiled at her.

«I've missed you, Miki.»

«Yoshiki!» the still beautiful-looking, middle-aged woman said when Miki closed the door behind us. I had completely forgotten how beautiful my mother was. Who am I kidding, why else did dad fall for her? Her deep-colored green eyes sparkled with tears as she tightly embraced her. I wrapped my arms around her slender back and buried my nose in her blond hair which was styled in big waves. Geez, she's so sensitive. But in a sense, I'm glad she actually wanted to see me and not just dad. It's clear that she's still broken from the heartbreak. Even when we talk on the phone, all I could hear was; «How's Isao?» «Has he married anyone yet?» «When does he plan to visit us again?»

«Long time no see, mom,» I said. She nodded against my shoulder and cupped my cheeks while looking into my eyes. «You've grown into such a handsome man. I've missed you so much, dear …» she said. «Me too. How've you been?» I asked. «Oh, the two of us have managed. But it's going to get even better since you're staying with us for a while, eh?» mom said and smiled. Miki came to us and laughed whole-heartedly. «It really feels like we're a family again, huh? I'm so glad!» she said. She really was happy. Mom too. I? I was still confused. Frustrated too. I wanted to remember, but I can't really force myself, can I?

«This guest room will be your room from now on. My room's right next door, so just tell me if you need anything!» Miki said. I threw my bag on the average-sized bed and sat down on it. I did a small bounce and nodded at her. «Thanks,» I said. Miki leaned against the wall, wearing a troubled look on her face. «Something the matter?» I asked. She sighed and asked: «Onii-san, do you… really not remember anything from this town?»

«I…» It doesn't matter how many times I try to recall certain people, places or events. It's hopeless. «Sorry,» I muttered. Miki poked out her bottom lip and whined out: «Not even that baby fox?»

My mind got filled with memories.

«That… The arctic fox?» I asked. My entire body warmed up at the memory. Right… For the short time I lived with them when I was 9, I took care of an abonded baby arctic fox I found. But when I had to go home, I left it where I found it. We were actually embarassingly close. I taught it how to read, showed it all my private stuff and even talked about my feelings with it. Ever since I went back, I cried for several nights because I missed it so much. How could I have forgotten that fox?!

«That's right! Do you remember him?» she asked excitedly. I nodded. «Gosh, I completely forgot!» I blurted out and chuckled. Miki laughed with me and said: «I still remember! When you found it on the hill where the rain doesn't reach, we all thought that he must've been a demon of light!»

Huh…? Oh my god, of course! Another thing I completely forgot about. That legend… «Right… I didn't believe that, though. Even if arctic foxes don't exist in Japan, there was no way that it was a demon of light,» I said. «Right,» Miki mumbled and giggled. «Yoshiki! Miki! Dinner's ready!» mom yelled from downstairs. Ah, a homemade meal. Haven't had those in a while. «Hey… Mom is a good cook, isn't she?» I asked. «Of course! She has always been!» Miki blurted out. «Heh… That's good to hear,» I mumbled.

It was a bed with a warmth that was unfamiliar to me. That's a normal reason for why I couldn't sleep, right? Even when I close my eyes, all I could think of was that little baby fox. Its white fur and big, blue eyes … To think that I forgot her makes met hink of myself as a horrible person more and more. Aren't there supposed to be about 4000 arctic foxes left in the world? That's a terrfyingly low number for a species.

But there was something else that was bothering me. I did feel relieved when I finally remembered that fox. However, it was another face that I wasn't supposed to forget. Someone really important to me. I promised not to forget that person's face, right? It's just a feeling I have …

Maybe… Maybe if I go to that hill tomorrow I'll find some answers.

A/N: Alright, things might be a little slow but we'll get there! I hope you enjoyed the first chapter! Plz review yer thoughts on it and I'll see you next time! UNTIL THEN ;3