"Kagura, you must be careful."

"Mom, is that you?"

"I can't shield you from them much longer."

"Wait mom, how are you still alive?"

"Be careful."

Mom!

I scream as I reach out to grab her. I snap awake. With tears in my eyes, I try to catch my breath. Sitting up I feel a rag slid down my face.

"Uh, are you ok?"

I turn towards the voice and once again I meet a pair of brown eyes.

"Umm, where am I? Who are you?"

"I'm Shiro Ashiya and you're in our apartment."

I glance around and notice two other gentlemen on the opposite side of the room. One with purple hair and eyes and the other was the guy I bumped into earlier.

"You fainted outside and I wasn't sure what to do so I brought you to our room."

Ahh, now I remember. I was out doing shopping. I must have overworked myself with the move and everything. "I'm terribly sorry for the inconveniencing you. I'm Kagura Katsuragi. I just moved here and was out shopping."

"I'm Sadaou Maou." The guy I bumped into earlier came forward to introduce himself. "Are you sure you don't need any help?"

"No, I'm fine. I guess I was really tired. Again, I'm sorry for the trouble."

"Here are your glasses, Miss." Ashiya says while handing them to me.

When our hands briefly touched I felt another jolt of energy. What could this mean? I mean, he looks really ordinary. He couldn't be older than twenty-five and he had white hair that falls just to his shoulders.

"Miss Katsuragi…." Ashiya speaks, looking at me with a worried expression.

"Mr. Ashiya, thank you very much for tending to me. I'll be on my way now." I stand and gather my things. As I look back at the men that have taken care of me, I notice that the third one didn't offer his name.

"Oh, I'm Urushihara." As if sensing that I was curious about him, he offered his name.

Bowing I leave the apartment and walk downstairs to my own place.

"Sire, I'm sorry for bringing someone into the apartment without talking to you first."

"It's ok Ashiya. You couldn't just leave a girl passed out outside."

"Do you think she's another assassin from Ente Isla?"

"No, I didn't sense anything like that from her, but she did seem kind of familiar."

"I thought so too, Sire. I know I haven't met her before, but something about her seemed like we have met."

"I think you guys are imagining things. Anyeway, what's for dinner?" Urushihara chimes in.

Yesterday was so embarrassing. I can't believe I fainted in front of my new neighbor. I don't know if I'll be able to face him again. But, what was that feeling I had when I looked into his eyes? Shiro Ashiya, just saying his name makes my heart speed up a little bit. I've never had this feeling before with anyone. Hmm, well sitting around here worrying and thinking about it isn't going to help me. I should go out and explore the city a little. I'm sure once school starts I won't have enough time to do that. This neighborhood isn't the best, but it is quiet. I observe as I walk around. I think I can get used to it. Meow, Meow. I look down and see a small kitten at my feet.

"Oh how cute. Are you alone little guy?" I ask as I bend down to pet him. He can't be more than a few months old. His gray coat shines brightly as if he was just brushed. "Hmm, you don't have a collar." As I scratch in between his ears, I look into his eyes and am startled to see they're the same color as mine. Wow, I don't think I've ever seen a cat with eyes like that. I want to keep him. I'm not sure why, but I really want this kitten. I scoop up the kitten start to stand when I feel something whiz right past me.

Crash! Whatever is was hit some trash cans that were out.

What was th…

Bang, whiz! Another sound rings out and this time I felt something graze my arm. "Ouch!" Not knowing what is happening I start to run.

After a while I near a convenience store. Gasping and trying to catch my breath, I look down at the kitten in my arms. "Are you ok?" Meow. Meow. The kitten responded while licking my face, like he was trying to comfort me. What was that? Why was it trying to hit me? I better head home so I can clean this wound. I look at my right arm where I was hit and notice that the area that should be bleeding is completely healed. Not even a scar was there. Why? I was hit, I know I was. My shirt even has a cut in it where I was grazed. I'm scared. I feel my heart start to speed up. I look around to see if anything is out of the ordinary. I better head home quickly.

After I reach my home and am safely inside, I think back over everything that just happened. Even as I think back over it all, I still can't understand it. Meow. Meow. "Oh, kitty! You must have been scared too." I pet him, while trying to calm down. "What shall I name you?" I glance to the corner of the room and my eyes fall on the "Ente Isla" book. No, no, I can't name him that, but I think it would be a good strong name for him. "Would you like to be called Alciel?" Meow. Meow, he answers while licking my face. "Ha, ha, ha, ok. I guess you like the name. Well from now on you'll be Alciel. With night falling, I get up and start to make dinner for me and Alciel.

"You idiot! What were you thinking firing at her in broad daylight?"

"I wanted to test if she really is the child from the prophecy. We have no proof it's her."

"Sigh, couldn't you feel the power that was radiating from her? That power hasn't been fully awaken yet but, a young demon, like yourself, should have been about to sense it."

"Tsk, I didn't sense anything from her. I think we are wasting our time watching her."

As the two demons continue their discussions, they are unaware that they are being watched themselves.

"They've found her. There were quicker than I thought. It's a good thing I sent Asmodeus to her. He should be able to watch over her and insure her safety. Lord Adramelech, I swear I will keep my promise and watch over your daughter until her awakening."