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She stood in the ally watching the young girl walk to school, her tawny hair blowing in the wind.
The dark figure pulled their cloak tighter around herself, the chill started to seep into her skin the minute the young woman was out of sight.
She walked out of the alley into the sunlight. People around her walked around her without a second glance, the only thing alerting them to her presence was the shiver that ran down their spines when in close proximity.
Keeping a close eye on the girl ahead of her, she couldn't help but scrutinize. She walked with a regal grace. Her head hell high, back strait. Her shadow noticed the difference in her appearance, from when she saw her last. The young girl had filled out, her height had increased dramatically leaving her only a couple inches shorter then herself. It had only been seven years since that night…but the sadness still reflected in those maroon orbs.
Natsuki hated herself when she saw that look. She wanted to change what she was, wishing that the fates had left this young girls family alone. She hated that she was the one who had help complete the task of taking her mother.
The cloaked figure was lost in thought and stopped paying attention to her surroundings. She came to an abrupt halt when she walked right into the person filling her thoughts. She sprung back in surprise. She looked down seeing those red eyes looking right back at her.
Unconsciously she reached up and pulled her hood farther over her face. The feel of those eyes staring at her was unnerving.
The dark figure began to back up slowly. The darkness that swirled in her vision began to clear, just like that night seven years ago. Finally she gazed upon the girl with almost unhindered vision.
The colours were clearly defined she noted the way the light reflected from her hair, lighting it up. Her eyes looked even redder in the sunlight.
Warmth began to fill the cloaked figures body, starting with her chest. She felt it rise to her face. The unexpectedness frightened her, and she turned and fled.
"How is she always able to see me" Natsuki muttered to herself. She pressed her back to the alley wall, she focused her thoughts on a clearing, the trees pressing against the outer edges, and the way the light would filter in through the branches.
Her body began to shimmer, before the fresh air surrounded her. Lying back on the grass she gazed up at the sky. Her thoughts returning to the red-eyed girl she had changed fate for. Why was it that her vision cleared, and she felt the all-encompassing warmth spread through her body when near her? Natsuki was becoming addicted to the feeling.
Shizuru stared out of her office windows. Leaning back in her chair she peered out at the rain, feeling the emptiness filling her. It had been 7 years since she last saw the dark figure. It had been so long she chalked it up to her going crazy, but she couldn't quite shake it.
Glancing at her watch she realized it was already 8:00pm, she hadn't realized how late it was. She packed up some folders, grabbing her umbrella and coat she stepped out of her office. She turned and locked the door, and quickly walked to the elevator.
She stood still staring down at the ground. Her mind swam with images from that night 14 years ago. She should have not spared that mans life, it was a foolish mistake and she had been found out.
But when she had seen the young girl looking at her with red pleading eyes, she could not take his life. Deep in her soul she felt that she needed this girl to be happy. She needed her to be protected, she honestly didn't think of what might have happened.
Hades had found out about the missing soul. She knew he would, you cannot hide from the gods.
The darkness continued to sweep into the corners of her vision almost blinding her. She was used to the darkness, but it had never been this bad before. She fingered the nightlight that was in her pocket. After all of those years she had kept it, hoping it would bring light to the darkness that always surrounded her.
She stood in front of Thanatos silently waiting for her sentence. "I am disappointed in you…" He said. The bringer of death continued to look at her with serious eyes.
"You know the price for meddling with fate…did you not think about your immortality?" He said softly.
Her hood had been pulled off so he could look on her without hindrance. But without it covering her face she felt open, vulnerable. Her eyes were desperately searching for something to focus on, so that the darkness would not consume her completely.
Thanatos stepped closer to her, placing a hand on her shoulder. "You know you will be made mortal…your existence cut short." He said quietly.
She only nodded. Her thoughts running with what she should have done. The things she should have changed, maybe if she hadn't been the one there that night. If only someone else had been sent!
She felt the pain first, then the overwhelming pressure inside her head, her vision completely blacking out. She reached out blindly, her fingers brushing against Thanatos robes.
"I am so very sorry Natsuki…I wish you the best."
She felt her world tip, and then she was falling.
The water hitting her was the first thing that registered. She rolled off her back, and sat up, resting on her legs.
She heard the sound of horns, the splash of cars. Her head spun around, her vision had not cleared the shadows were pressing in more aggressively. She attempted to stand up but swayed and fell.
The feeling of complete helplessness began to surface, her stomach twisted into a knot, her eyes stinging with tears that had never been shed.
Slowly standing, she used a wall for support. Faded lights kept passing. She couldn't make out what they were, but she began walking toward them.
She knocked into something, making a loud crashing sound. Her heart sped up in fear before calming down.
The rain continued to pelt down, reminding her of that night. The darkness, the rain, if only she had listened to the rules she would be fine. Now cursed to the life of a mortal, she was going to die. And by the looks of it, that day would be much sooner.
The sound of clicking heels brought her out of her inward thinking. She remained still, just listening. The sound of clicking stopped not far from her. She could hear the sound of rain hitting an umbrella.
The noise of walking started again, but this time moving toward her. She stiffened and remained motionless.
"Ara…are you all right?" A woman's voice spoke.
Natsuki did not respond but just stared as hard as she could at where she thought the voice was coming from.
The voice sounded again but closer "Are you alright?" the voice was firmer.
Natsuki took a step back, but tripped over the same thing she had knocked over earlier and fell. Landed hard, she brought her hand back to break the fall, but her wrist bent awkwardly and she cried out.
A hand was placed on her arm, bringing her focus back to the women. She had stiffened at the touch.
"Come!" The voice said.
She felt the same hand being placed around her waist, and being pulled up. The sudden change in position caused a wave of vertigo to wash over her. She swayed, but the hand only gripped her tighter.
Natsuki felt the woman begin to walk her forward. She had a hard time keeping her feet moving at the speed at which the woman was moving.
A car door was opened and Natsuki was placed inside. After the stranger pulled a belt across her lap, the door was shut.
The dark haired girl pressed her head against the window. She could hear the rain but not see it. Her world had been tainted, the same as how her actions had tainted her.
The rain became louder then quieted down as the opposite door was shut.
The drive was quiet; the only sound was the engine and the music playing in the background.
Natsuki could no longer hear the rain pelting against the roof. She sat up a bit straighter, she could see dim lights, but they were steady unmoving unlike the ones she had seen previously.
The car came to a stop, and the stranger got out. Natuski started to fall when the door she had been leaning against was opened. She closed her eyes, blocking out the lights that were piercing her eyes.
Hands caught her and pushed her back upright. "You are going to have to pay more attention stranger-han" She heard the voice say lightly.
Shizuru pulled the young women out of the car. Her arm placed around her waist, as she practically dragged her, before kicking the door shut.
Shizuru kept glancing down at the women in her arms. Something about her made her stop and help. The dark hair that fell onto her face, the pale skin…something about her made Shiuru feel…safe.
After stepping back out of the elevator she half dragged the girl to her apartment. Fumbling around with her keys for longer then she would have liked she finally fit them into the lock and pushed the door open.
Quickly walking the girl to the couch she placed her down before jogging back to the front door to shut and lock it.
Taking off her shoes she ran back to the girl on the couch. She wasn't sure if she should run a shower for her, or just get her changed into dry cloths. From the way she had been swaying even with Shizurus help made her a bit wary of leaving her alone in the shower or bath.
She looked at her before pulling her back up "Come on, we need to get you changed" she said softly.
The only response she got was a quiet groan. She set her down on her bed, and moved quickly to her dresser.
She began rummaging through it looking for something that would fit her. Shizuru had noticed that she was quite a bit smaller then herself, the top of her head just reaching her nose.
She quickly pulled out a t-shirt, and a pair of sweats. She stepped back to the girl.
"Hey," She began, trying to get the girls attention. "I'm going to change your cloths, okay?"
She got a small nod from the young woman. She smiled; the nod was the most response she had gotten since finding her.
She reached forward, grabbing the bottom of the loose fitting black shirt; she pulled it up and over the girl's head. She grabbed the t-shirt, and pulled it on her. Before moving her hands to the girls waist and tugged on the cloth pants. They slid down, and with a wet plop she dropped them to the floor. She pulled the sweat pants on quickly, so as not to embarrass the girl too much.
Then standing up she grabbed a towel and began to dry the girls' hair. She felt the silkiness of her hair run through her fingers, it felt so nice to be running her hands through it.
After finishing she knelt down in front of the girl, "Are you feeling better?" She asked quietly.
"y…yes" Said a soft voice.
Shizuru froze, something about that voice. She recognized it, but she couldn't remember where. She pushed the thought and focused back on the girl.
"That's very good to hear." She said while smiling. "What's your name?"
The girl, tipped her head up, her eyes were slightly open. Only a small slit of her eyes could be seen.
"…Natsuki…" The voice sounded almost unsure, but the quiet huskiness made Shizuru loose focus.
Placing her hands on the girl's shoulders she tilted her head slightly. "Natsuki…that's a nice name. I'm Shizuru, nice to meet you".
She saw Natsuki's cheeks pinking slightly. She chuckled lightly. "Are you hungry, Natsuki?"
The question threw Natsuki off; she had never known what it felt like to be hungry before. But the word made her realize that her stomach was hurting, she could only assume that food would make it better.
Shizuru saw the look of confusion pass the girls face, before she responded. "umm..yes..Sh-Shizru, I am hungry".
"Come on then, let's see what I can get for you." She helped the girl stand up, but she didn't have to hold as much of her weight this time.
Helping the girl down into a chair, she walked into the kitchen; she opened her fridge and saw the leftover chicken soup. She pulled it out, and placed it in a pot and turned the heat on.
She glanced over to the girl sitting at the table. She was beautiful, her skin contrasting with her hair. The red lips…Shizuru stopped, and stared hard at her. Something was nagging her again, she knew she had seen her somewhere before. But she was sure she would have remember someone like Natsuki…why couldn't' she now?
"Natsuki, I'm making chicken soup, I hope that's alright?" She called out to her.
The dark haired girl spun her head around to the sound of her voice. Eyes opened wider showing startled vivid green eyes.
Shizuru's breath caught in her throat, she could feel herself falling into those eyes. She shook her head before attempting to bring her thoughts back to the present.
The tawny haired woman watched the girl closely, something about the way she was looking around. She seemed to be searching for her, as if she couldn't see her.
"Natsuki?" She said again.
Those eyes turned in her direction, not quite focusing on her, but seemed to be looking at the light above her head.
"Yes, soup sounds very good." She said slowly, as if she wasn't sure what to say to the question.
Shizuru nodded, she turned around and stirred the soup a bit.
Natsuki could hear the woman in the kitchen there was a scrapping noise, then the sound of a cupboard shutting. She tried to focus on the shadow that would move in and out of the light, but she was getting frustrated with the constant movement.
She heard the woman walking toward her, and heard something placed in front of her.
"Here, it's not to hot so you should be able to eat it right away." Said a voice softly
Natsuki loved the way Shizuru's voice sounded. It was soft and caring, but there was something else that she couldn't quite pinpoint.
The dark haired girl reached forward with her hands. She knew there would be a spoon to use. She had spent her entire existence-watching humans, but she could not find the simple utensil.
Her fingers bumped against the bowl, and worked around it. Her eyebrows drew together in frustration. She felt a soft hand grasp a hold of hers; it slowly moved it to the side and was placed over the cool metal.
When the hand was placed over hers the inky blackness that she saw started to fade. Her eyes grew wider as the hand came into focus. Her hand looked and felt so soft. The hand was taken away, and the darkness swept back pushing any light out.
"Thank you" She said. Natsuki was angry at the shadows that would not leave her; she wanted to look at the woman who had helped her. All she could do was smile in the direction she believed her to be in.
Shizuru watched the smile that spread across the girl's lips, her heart fluttered at the smile. "You are very welcome Natsuki. Now eat up, we don't want it to get cold now do we?"
After she finished her soup, Shizuru could see her head begin to nod. Her eyes had grown heavy.
Standing up she approached the young girl, placing a hand upon her shoulder drawing her attention toward her.
"Natsuki? You should probably get some sleep" The girl slowly nodded. Standing up slowly, she walked with Shizuru to the bedroom.
Shizuru watched with mild amusement as the young girl fell onto her bed with no grace whatsoever. She crawled to the top before laying down and closing her eyes.
She stood for a few minutes more before grabbing the covers and pulling them over the young girl. She walked over to her dresser, pulling out her pyjamas, then grabbing a towel she headed to the bathroom.