*drum roll* and no may I announce the first chapter of In Total Darkness!

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Kaori

Darkness surrounded her like every day, it never left and it never moved it just stayed reminding her and being a constant annoyance. It didn't matter if she was awake or asleep all she saw was the dark, the ever protruding darkness. It was slightly ironic really, when she was young she was afraid of being alone in the dark and now she found herself like that all the time. Even if her brothers or parents were beside her, she was alone.

A knock interrupted her thoughts, "Kaori the limo's here" Her mother's voice called from outside her room

"Coming mother" she replied in an uninterested voice as she stood up

Hearing someone enter her room she looked toward the sound and a hand was placed on her shoulder "Come on sis" A man's voice said. Even if she couldn't see who it was she knew the voice and could picture in her mind who it belonged to. Standing up she was led out of the door, she knew the way through the house by heart now but even so her brothers insisted on guiding her and she never complained after all they were just trying to help. The cold air of fall hit her face as she walked outside, she could feel the weakening rays of sun on her pale skin and hear the birds chirping as well as the wind through the trees. A dull thud was heard and she could only guess that her baggage had been dropped in the trunk of the car. For a moment nothing happened and she just stood there and then she was grabbed in a hug and the flowery scent of her mother's perfume filled her nose

"We'll miss you, make sure to behave and say hello to the chairman for us, if you need anything just call" her mom said softly.

Wetness hit Kaori's cheek and she sighed pushing her mother away gently a small smile on her lips "Mother I'll be fine, please do not cry" she said in a gentle voice

Her mother and kissed her cheek "I know dear, I know" she said and let go.

After her mother she was embraced by quick goodbye from her father who she then guessed went to comfort her mother, the quiet sobs confirmed her guess, her two elder brothers both embraced her and wished her well, both of them also promised that if anyone harmed her or made life hard they would personality hunt them down. With the goodbyes done she was led to the waiting car, sitting down on the soft leather seat just as the door closed she sighed.

"Next stop, Cross academy" The driver said as the Limo drove off.

The ride to the academy was uneventful and dull, silence filled the air, and the most eventful thing that happened was hitting a large dent in the road. The driver didn't talk for the full two hours and finally she gave up on any chance to talk and fell into a light sleep.

"We are here Miss Himuro" the driver said breaking the silence and waking Kaori up from her slight slumber

She nodded "Thank you" she said as she opened the door and got out of the car. The air was slightly warmer here but it still held the briskness of autumn. Leaves rustled as they fell from nearby trees and voices of students drifted with the wind.

The dull thud of footsteps could be heard and she turned her head toward the sound "You must be Kaori Himuro" a man's voice stated kindly.

A smile graced her lips as she replied "yes I am, and who are you sir?" she asked which was followed by a gasp by the man.

"I nearly forgot you couldn't see, forgive me, I am the chairman of cross academy" he said.

Nodding she held the same smile " ah of course I recognize your voice now, it's a pleasure to meet you Chairman Cross" she said holding out her hand for him to shake and in a moment her cold hand was surrounded by his warm one.

"The pleasure is all mine" he said and she could tell he was smiling, "now why don't we get you to your dorms, I'll get my daughter Yuki to bring your bags to your room later" he said and she nodded in understanding. A hand was placed on her arm gently as the chairman started to lead her toward the moon dorms. He talked about the academy and all the things it offered but she only half heartedly listened to him her mind was elsewhere. The normal worried filled her mind, would people like her, what would this year bring... Also she couldn't help but wonder what the school looked like, she could hear the talking of students as she passed certain areas and she could also hear them go quiet and look at her as she passed then whispers spread as they wondered who the new student was. Finally they slowed down and she had guessed that they reached the dorm, taking a calming breath she prepared herself for what she was about to walk into.

Sorry guys I know this chapter isn't much but I promise it will get better and longer, also these end story note things will be more creative but sadly I'm half asleep as I type this so this one won't be very interesting.

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