Chapter 4

Misaki stared at the bloody figure of his parents. Tears were falling from his eyes as his whole body tremble. His parents were gone and they were never coming back. Suddenly, he felt soft -warm hands covering his eyes.

"shh..Don't cry" a voice whispered in his ears. It was none other than his brother.

"N-Nii-chan..." the young boy stammered. He couldn't speak anymore. The picture of his parents hanging on the wall kept playing to his mind.

Takahiro scooped his brother and gave him a tight hug. Why did his brother have to see that awful sight? He is too young...too innocent to see something so gruesome.

"Takahiro-kun?"

Takahiro looked up and saw a very beautiful woman. She was Kajiyo Megumi. They were childhood friends and next door neighbor.

"Megumi..."

"Takahiro-kun...I saw what happened to your parents..." she whispered softly. You could see the pain and sadness in her face. "I'm sorry..."

Takahiro felt his heart skip a beat. He always liked Megumi. She was always kind and she always make him laugh.

"It's okay...could you do me a favor?" he asked.

"Of course!" She smiled. Even though she was smiling, Tears were flowing from her cheeks.

"Could you take Misaki home? I still have to talk to the police..."

She nodded and scooped Misaki away from Takahiro. Takahiro could see the look on his younger brother's face. His eyes were daze but there were tears in his eyes. 'He looked so broken...' Takahiro thought as he stared at his little brother's retreating form.

When Misaki was gone, Takahiro went towards the police who was currently searching for clues.

"What happened?" Takahiro asked in a cold hard voice.

"It seems that they were attacked by some monsters, but as you can see it seems that it wasn't just any monster...but a demon."

"I see. Thank you, officers." The officers nodded and went away.

"I swear that whoever this will pay dearly." Takahiro whispered. His parent's dead bodies were already being taken away.

At the day of the funeral, many people were attending. They were there to pay respects to the persons who sacrificed their lif in order to protect their town. Many of them were crying. But the most people that were in pain were Misaki and Takahiro.

As the rain poured heavily, and the people started to leave, the two brothers stayed behind. They kept staring at the tombstones of their parents.

Aya Takahashi

Kyouya Takahashi

Loving parents

Great heroes

"Misaki...let's go home" The young man whispered softly to his little brother. The little boy nodded as his brother grabbed his hands. As they walk, there was a sudden explosion in front. Takahiro immediately threw his brother to the side.

"Misaki run!" he shouted. Two figures suddenly appeared at the smoke.

"Demons" Takahiro said. His voice was filled with venom and anger.

Takahiro took out a gun. It was no ordinary gun for it was the only gun that could kill a demon.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you" The hooded demon smiled sinisterly. He grabbed Misaki and pointed a finger on the little boy's throat.

"N-Nii -chan!" Misaki screamed. He could feel the demon's nail digging to his skin.

"Misaki! Don't you dare hurt my little brother!"

"Oh, it's alright. I only want your little brother's blood. You see...your family has a special kind blood. A normal blood of a person is red but yours..." The demon let out a sickening laugh. "Yours is color blue. Let's just say that it makes my body thirst for your blood."

Takahiro act immediately and shot the demon on its shoulder. The hooded demon gasped in pain and dropped Misaki to the ground.

"C-Curse you..." The demon groaned in pain.

"Master!" the other demon rushed towards the bleeding demon.

"I C-CURSE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!" The demon shouted as they retreat.

When the demon was gone, Takahiro immediately rushed towards his little brother who was unconscious on the ground.

"Misaki! Misaki!" he shouted. He carried the little boy in his arms. Misaki's body was limp and a purple bruise was forming on his neck.

Takahiro immediately ran and went towards the town's clinic with Misaki in his arms.

"Help us!" Takahiro shouted as he knocked on the door several times. The door opened and showed a beautiful young woman in a nurse outfit.

"T-Takahiro -kun?" Megumi stared at the young man in front of him with a little boy in his arms. They were both dripping wet from the rain.

"Please help him!" Takahiro shouted at the doctor beside Megumi.

"Put him inside and place him on the bed" the doctor ordered. Takahiro nodded and place Misaki on a small white bed.

The doctor rushed towards the bed and checked the little boy's vital signs.

"He's still alive, but his breathing is difficult." The doctor muttered.

"Please save him!" Takahiro begged. He couldn't bear to lose another family.

"I'll do my best. You need to stay outside..." the doctor said as he place a hand on the Takahiro's shoulder. "He'll be fine."

Takahiro nodded and left the room. He felt so exhausted. First, it was their parents now, it was Misaki. When will the monsters stop chasing them?

Suddenly, a warm hand was place on Takahiro's cheeks.

"He'll be fine" Megumi cheered. She knew that Takahiro was having a hard time right now and she wanted to help him.

"Megumi" Takahiro whispered. Then, without thinking, he suddenly hugged Megumi tightly.

"T-Takahiro-kun?" Megumi stammered. Her face was red in embarassment.

"Please...just for a little while...let me hold you like this.." Takahiro whispered as he buried his face on Megumi's hair.

"Takahiro-kun..."Tears fell down on Megumi's face. She prayed silently to let the two brothers have a peaceful life.

"My lord, are you alright?" the demon whispered to his master.

"I'm fine...I just need to rest for a while..." the hooded figure responded with a tired voice. "What about him? Did he notice that you were gone?"

"No sir, it seems that he is quite distracted for last few days..."

"I see...don't worry. The plan is still in action. Soon, that town will be ours..." The hooded demon chuckled sinisterly. "I will soon have my revenge..."

Akihiko sighed as he stared at the sunset. It seems that the little boy didn't come again.

'Maybe he became afraid of me...' Akihiko thought sadly. He thought that he had found a companion, but it seems that the boy was afraid of him.

What do I expect?

I am just a monster...

After their meeting together, he never saw the boy the very next day. He kept waiting and waiting for the boy to come, but the little boy never showed up.

Why do I keep waiting?

When I know that you'll never be there...

Akihiko smiled sadly and walk away to the garden.

And all I ever wanted to see was your smile.

"How is he doctor?" Takahiro asked impatiently. According the doctor, Misaki has already woke up.

"Misaki is fine. His breathing is stable and he can alreay come home tomorrow." the doctor said.

"Thank God" Takahiro sighed in relief. Misaki was alright. His little brother is going to be okay.

"But..." the doctor muttered making Takahiro cringe in fear.

"But?"

"Well, you see...was so traumatize of the accident and because of that...he couldn't speak...anymore..."

Takahiro almost fainted at the news. His little brother is mute?

"Isn't there any way to bring his voice back?"

"I'm not sure...it will heal in time...but it is up to Misaki if he still want to use his voice...let's face it...the boy has gone through a traumatic experience...it will be hard for him to regain his voice back." The doctor shook his head in sadness. "I'm really sorry...but there is nothing I can do..."

"Misaki-chan" Megumi whispered softly. Tears were leaking down on her cheeks as she stared at the little boy who was staring at the window.

"Misaki..." Takahiro rushed to his brother's side and gave him a tight hug. "It's okay...brother's here..."

Tears were forming on the little boy's cheeks as he hugged his big brother. He wanted to say to his brother that he was okay, but he couldn't voice it out.

'Nii-chan...'

A/N: I feel so sad…only 3 people wrote a review for me…T^T and there were many who subscribed…so anyway, here is the next chapter! I wonder what will happen next?