Chapter 1: a Human Girl's Quest?

By: Ice-Phoenixxox

Hi! My name is Akiyama Miharu; I'm a normal high school girl. I have pink hair with silver, shimmery streak of hair. Don't ask why I have this streak of hair, I've tried to ask my father about this, but he just denied all of my questions about it. He was so stubborn sometimes! But, he was the only family member I have. My mother? She died when I was very young, but I'm not sad at all! That's because I have my father! Anyways, I'm 16 years old; my birthday is on February 29. Usually, we just celebrate it on February 28th. All of this would be just normal for any high school girl, but unfortunately, I'm not normal. You see, it all happened on my actual birthday, February 29th…

"Miharu-Chan!" I turned around and saw my best friend, Fujimori Ayaka. She usually took the main role of the school play. She yelled loudly, "Miharu-Chan! Happy birthday! Again." I giggled. She said that so much in school. She seems to notice what I felt because after I giggled, she yelled, "Hey!" She put her hand on her hip; she was such a drama queen. I responded to her yelling and yelled back, "That's because you said that so many times already!" She raised an eyebrow and said, "Well, your actual birthday is only once in four years, I can't help it!" Well, I'll let this one slide. I just smiled; I was happy, really happy.

Ayaka and I parted half way. It was so lonely, walking home… alone. I opened the doorknob to my house. Father is busy with work, after all, he is chief of a magazine. Father might be getting home late. There is no surprise. Once I opened the door, my dad was standing, what the? He's standing there? Usually, he's home late, this time, he's earlier than me! I was still standing, with my mouth opened when my dad was pushing me forward to the kitchen. I opened the door and all of my friends were there. Including Ayaka. I cried and said softly, "Thank you, everyone…thank you." Ayaka pat me on my back, and then hit it real hard. I hollered out, "Ayaka! What did you do that for!?" Everyone, including Ayaka laughed. She responded, "That's because, this is the Miharu we know and love!" It was a crazy party.

It was finally time for the cake. I was turning 16, it was special for me. Sixteen years, of living. My father lighted the candles on the cake and said, "Miharu! Take a wish!" I smiled and wished in my head, "I wish that nothing would ever change. Nothing." When I blew the candles, everything started shaking. The thunder started roaring; it looks like the skies have been angered. My father quickly told everyone to run and held onto me tightly. All except Ayaka ran away. My father looked behind and screamed, "Run, Ayaka! Run! Go save yourself!" She hesitated for a while then my father glared at her and Ayaka ran, crying. I could barely hear her whispering the words, "I'm sorry, Miharu-Chan…"

It was windy, and the front door was closed. What could be causing the wind? I noticed my father, he was looking at the kitchen where my cake was. Suddenly, a demon appeared next to my cake. It couldn't be happening! Demons aren't real, it's all a dream it's all a dream! My father smiled at me and pushed me behind him. The demon growled and sharp blades came at me, I closed my eyes and screamed. But nothing happened to me, I opened my eyes. A large pair of wings was protecting me. But how? I realized dad's not a human! It's was suspicious all along too. He never visited the doctor, nor did I. He probably already knew of this. The wings retrieved to my dad and he said angrily to the demon or monster, whatever you call it, "What do you want?" The demon growled.

This time the demon took out blades and aimed for my heart. My dad noticed it immediately and covered me. The blade went through his heart. No! NO! NO! This can't be happening! This isn't what I wished for. My dad slid down and looked at me. He handed me a mirror and said "Miharu…" He coughed up blood; my face looked more terrified. He continued, "This is a magic mirror your mother left behind for you…" He coughed again, but this time it was more severe. "Ask it anything you want when you need to, it will help… I can't…" Before finishing his sentence he dropped to the floor completely and his eyes closed. He's dead, but I won't believe it! I can't I just can't! I glared at the demon, I walked over to him, with every step, and I felt more power. I yelled out, "NO! NO! NOOOOOOO!" In a flash, the demon vanished, but I can't stop. My body was floating, my back ached. Something came out, I get it now, and it was wings. It was a brilliant white it shimmered brightly and my wings took me somewhere. It was no used resisting. When my wings stopped flapping, a man stood there.

The man also had wings. They were another color, I wasn't quite sure of it, but it looks kind of gray. He wore a big long gown, and had long hair. I wasn't even sure if he was a he or not, but I'm pretty sure that he was a man. He smiled gently and said, "Akiyama Miharu…" I was surprised and blurted out, "How do you know my name?" He continued to say, "Of course I know who you are. I was worried and watched over you every day. As I expected, they would find you around this time." Was he crazy?! What is he talking about? As if he read my mind he continued to day, "I also knew your mother, Shigemi-san, a guardian angel of the entire word. She was powerful indeed. Of course, I knew your twin sister, Akiyama Yukimi." I was very surprised, and hollered out, "I have a twin sister?" He said quietly, "Follow me and I'll tell you all about it." I followed him to an office.

The Man sat down on a leather chair and said, "I'm sorry I haven't introduced myself yet. I'm the headmaster of this school. Just call me headmaster." I tried to speak, but then headmaster held up his hand meaning to be quiet. He started speaking, "No need to introduce you, Miharu. I begin from the beginning." I nodded and he began, "When you were born, Yukimi was already born. Giving birth to the twins had tired Shigemi-san. Shigemi-san slowly started to lose her powers. Instead the powers she lost had awakened in Yukimi. A treat had figured this out and wanted to kill Yukimi. Of course Shigemi-san and your father were terribly afraid. They could only think of one thing to do, evacuate to this world, the world of angels. You had no powers and cannot go into the world, so your father stayed with you, erasing all your memories of your twin. Unfortunately, some parts of our world are unsafe. Shigemi-san trusted me with Yukimi-san and did the only thing she had thought of. To fight the threat. Since of her power loss, she had died and the rest of her powerful, powerful powers had vanished. It wasn't long before Yukimi found out about this and had fought with that threat. She had lost, but instead of dying, she was put in sleep and only and powerful source can wake her up. Now they found out that more of Shigemi-san's power had gotten flown into you. Probably, that was because your father was keeping you safe. Not only that, I have also found out myself that you two are the guardian angel of the day, which is you, and night, which is Yukimi." I was terrified.

I couldn't talk back, I was too stunned. Then a little voice said, "Don't worry, Miharu-Chan!" I looked around and headmaster sighed. He said, "Mai! I told you not to come out. But since you are found out, you could come out." A tiny fairy came out and said, "I'm sorry, headmaster, but I smelled someone with a powerful aura. And I think she's the one!" The little fairy's little finger pointed at me. Headmaster sighed and said, "Mai, introduce yourself first." The fairy turned to me and bowed. She said, "I'm Mai, the fairy! Nice to meet you!" I introduced myself as well, "My name is Akiyama Miharu, nice to meet you!" The little fairy's eyes glowed large and said, "As in Shigemi's daughter? Wow!" I smiled and responded, "Mai, I don't really know my mother well, so I don't want to be compared to her." The headmaster tried to get our attention and said, "I'm sorry about Mai. Although she doesn't look like it, Mai is a fairy that can sense powerful angel powers. When that's settled, she will be with you until you die." I nodded; I think having another friend is fun. Then I realized something and said, "Headmaster, I think I have to head back now…" The headmaster shook his head and said, "Miharu, I can't let you leave. Those demons are still out there, and here is the safest spot." I protest, "But, headmaster, what about other people? I still have school!" The headmaster eyes had weakened me and he said, "If you really want to, I could let you go, but let me say this to you. Those monsters are only after you. If it isn't you, they won't go anywhere. But if they see you with someone, they won't care. The monsters will attack them." I gulped. I have no choice and said, "I'll stay here." Mai celebrated and headmaster said, "Mai, here's Miharu's room, show her the way. Oh yea, Miharu, from now on, Mai would be staying with you." I nodded.

Mai showed me the way to my room. When we entered my room, the door closed. Mai started speaking, "Miharu, can you help me with something?" I nodded and asked, "What is it, Mai?" Mai confessed, "I know it's really selfish of me, but can you retrieve Yukimi-san? You see, my older sister, Rin is her partner. Rin is using her powers to keep Yukimi-san alive. Although Rin's power is strong, she can't live like that forever, so can't you accept?" I grinned and said, "I accept! Anyways, I want to retrieve my older sister too!" Mai grinned and explained what we have to do. I believe that she would be a friend that I would cherish. Mom, if you can hear me, I want you to know, I will retrieve Yukimi nee-san no matter what! This is my new task!

-I know that I would not be a normal high school girl anymore…-

-To Be Continued-