Chapter 2- Friends with Demon Siblings
Since I have no friends here, and most patients are insane beyond speech, I normally just stand around and draw. From the ramblings, that weren't COMPLETE gibberish, of some passer-bys, I heard there were two more prisoners in for displaying a type of Lost-magic used to slay demons.
They were holed up in the rec. room. Maybe this is my chance for some friends. I run to the rec. room, and notice them pretty quick, judging that they aren't dressed in hospital robes. I walk towards them, their eyes flashing with fear. "Don't worry," I say to them. "I'm here because of my power too. My name is Akato Hikari. What are your names?" They introduce themselves to me. "My name is Kiryo and this is my sister, Layla. We are Devil-Slayers." I am a little confused. Why didn't they share their last name?
"Do you guys have a last name?" They shake their heads no "Why not?" "Its a sad story. I'm sure you don't want to here it." Kiryo said, with Layla taking on a saddened look. They had no idea. "Actually, I have my own back story. Its really sad and long, but I'll just leave it at Heiwa no Inori is now a life-less crater." I say to them, sadness seeking into my voice at the last part. Their eyes widened. Here it comes. "Wow... now I don't feel so bad about my life" Layla said. Well that was un expected. "Aren't you gonna say how much of a monster I am?" I say, slightly bitter. "Of course not." Layla said. "We are no better."
They explained to me about how they were born together, their power suddenly bursting and burning down their village and them being moved to an orphanage down in Stella. I was shocked, they shared a similar weight to mine. "Well, we all have our own weight to carry." They nodded, looking slightly uncomfortable. I decided to change the subject. "So, how old are you guys?" "We are 13" Layla says. Wow, they are my age. "Me too." I say "Its good to know that I can relate to you guys."
After that, we talk about all sorts of things, weird nurses, stalkerish patients and hopes that we have. Soon, recess is over, and we must return to our confinement. "Hey Akato," Kiryo asks "can you help us find our rooms? We are staying in building A-5, and in cell 45 and 46." Cell 45... THATS MY CELL! "Oh, well you are sharing a room with me," I say, and his eyes light up. "and your sister is sharing a room with Ultear Milkovich." I say, feeling good that Layla is sharing a room with a a normal girl. "Who is that?" Kiryo asks. He didn't need to say it, but i could tell he meant "Is she normal?" "She is a mage that controls Arc of Time, a spell that can set the time of non-living things forward or backward. She is normal, and me and her make up the whole of A-5." I say, and he nods. Me, him and Layla walk the rest of the way in silence.
We reach the building, and I knock on Ultear's door. "WHAT THE HELL DO YOU WANT, AKATO!?" She yells through the door. "Chill bitch, I have your roommate." Her door swings open. "What are you talking about?" "This is Layla, your new roommate. She is like us, so don't worry." "Oh," she said "nice to meet you, Layla. Akato, can I speak to you in private?" She said. Ultear doesn't wait for a response. She grips me by my shirt, drags me in, and shuts the door. Am I going to get raped?
"Violent, aren't we?" I say with a chuckle. "What type of mage are they?" She asks, a serious expression on her face. "They are Devil-Slayers." Make sure that they behave. These nurses are bitches when it comes to punishment." She said with tears in her eyes. "Don't worry," I say, wrapping my arms around her waist. "they will be fine."
Ultear looks me in the eyes, leaning towards my face. I lean down to her, our lips almost meet, when we hear a knock at the door. "Are you guys alright?" Layla said, concern in her voice. "We're fine." I say. I kiss her forehead, and with a smirk, I say "Good night" and leave. I go to my room, get in bed, and when I am halfway asleep, Kiryo said "Hope you have a good night." He said. "You too..." I say, and finally drift to sleep. Oh... the dream I will have...