Chi: Finally finished. For those of you who have been "What is the accident Hannah and Miranda keep talking about and why won't you tell us?!" I didn't explain it quite yet because it was irrelevant to the story until now.
Miranda: Yup, but it's relevant now. :3
Karou/Hikaru: So when do we find out?
Chi: You actually find out about her being a demon at the end of this story but don't find out about the accident until the sequeal. ;3 Also, I changed your entrance Hunny! You also have a more important part now! :D
Hunny: YAY! w
"I can see grandma!" Miranda whispered breathlessly. Michel let go long enough for the twins to catch their breath.
"We've never even met our grandma! How can you meet her?!" Hannah shook the breathless Miranda. Miranda limply lifted her hand in her twin's shoulder.
"I'm fine." Miranda assured her.
"Where's dad?" Hannah turned away from her twin without a second thought.
"Ack! The cruelty..." Miranda muttered picking herself up off the ground and hiding from her mom.
"Your father is on his way." Michel told her as the door was shut. A police officer looked at the twin's and mother.
"Excuse me, Miranda, Hannah. We'd like to talk to you about what happened." The officer announced. The two girls followed the officer into a different room where they were sat down at a table and questioned about what happened.
"Could you tell us what happened?" An officer asked.
"We were hanging out with some friends earlier and we had just gone our separate ways. We heard a bang and saw a man holding a gun. He shot somebody and then he saw us. We didn't get a good look at his face. It was too dark. We ran, he grabbed Hannah and bruised her. Then when the sirens were heard he took off and so did we." Miranda explained coolly.
"We've heard from everybody else that they saw you run out of the ally as the sirens were going off but they didn't see anybody else because the ally was covered in shadows. We checked the security footage and it turned static and what little we did make out was you two running off. We can't find any traces of anybody else being in the ally." The officer sighed recapping.
"If you think about it the sun was already starting to set when it happened and there's always the chance he got away long before you arrived. If your thinking it was us there's a lot of mistakes. For starters neither of us know really how to use a gun." Miranda lied and continued, "Another thing is what motive would we have? We just got to Japan and have nobody to hate on. Plus these kind of killing's have been going on since long before we got here." Miranda eliminated any suspicious the officer had.
"I guess that does help eliminate you as suspects. Do either of you know any form of self-defense?" The officer asked.
"Yes. I learned how to use a sword. It was mostly just a hobby at first but this isn't the first time we've been caught in this kind of situation. So I learned how to use a variety of weapons so I could protect us. Hannah is more of a support kind of person." Miranda told her with a slight nod. Hannah was silent still letting her twin explain (as she was better at lying and getting out of sticky situation). The officer seemed a bit surprised.
"When you say you've been in this kind of situation what exactly do you mean by this?" The officer asked with narrowed eyes.
"There was a time when we were in France and their was a serial killer loose. Miranda was targeted and she was nearly hospitalized. Since then we've gotten more cautious. It was a horrible time for both of us. I didn't know how to protect her and I couldn't do anything." Hannah spoke this time knowing the exact way to word this as if it had been seared into her mind. Grief laced her tone and Miranda knew that this was a very touchy subject for Hannah. Where as Miranda had gotten over it.
"That's terrible... I would suggest you get some bodyguards for the time being in case this guy comes after you two. Personally, considering your status, I would suggest asking or hiring someone from the Morinozuka or Haninozuka family's. Or someone they taught. Their not easily defeated and you would be safer. Or if you want one of the officer's here could be a body-guard." The officer suggested.
"The Haninozuka or the Morinozuka... where have I heard that?" Miranda thought aloud as Hannah facepalmed.
"You don't remember? Their practically famous for their martial arts." Hannah sighed.
"Oh yeah! I think we'll ask one of them to be a guard." Miranda decided as the two were dismissed.
"We heard about what happened yesterday! Are you okay?" Students crowded Miranda and Hannah who were slouching in their seats. Of course Hikaru and Karou were not part of the group crowding Hannah and Miranda.
"Okay everybody please sit down!" The teacher attempted to calm the students.
"EVERYBODY SIT DOWN IT IS TIME FOR CLASS AND WE ARE TRYING TO GET OVER YESTERDAY!" Hannah suddenly yelled annoyed with the behavior since in all the places they had been no class was like this! Everyone scattered realizing that they were (sorta) upsetting the Eika Twins.
Class ended with the two girls sighing and instead of going to bother Hikaru and Karou like usual Miranda pulled out a handheld and started playing an online game while Hannah pulled out a book and started reading. Hikaru and Karou looked at each other wondering if they were annoyed or relived that Hannah and Miranda were ditching them a second time (last time it was because Hikaru cut himself). Hikaru was playing an online game Hikaru and Karou putting away her handheld. The player who had beaten Hikaru logged off. Both turned to her suspiciously before Hannah spoke up.
"You can try to beat me later. I got to go pick out a body-guard. Bye." Miranda announced before grabbing her bag and leaving.
"If you got your ass handed to you on a silver platter because of a player called Han&MiraBF, that would be Miranda. I'm Mira&HanLily." Hannah explained and sure enough it was a match.
"So are we doing something today or can we go home?" Karou asked.
"Let's go somewhere!" Hannah decided with a big smile.
"Hey Hannah, there's someone who wants to talk to us but it'll be really quick." Miranda poked her head in the room. Hannah stood up and followed Miranda to the next classroom where a black-haired boy wearing glasses was waiting. "Well you said you wanted to talk with us? Bur before we begin, turn off the voice recorder." Miranda said sitting in a chair. The black-haired boy didn't seem surprised and turned off a voice recorder behind him and placed it between him and the girls to prove it was off. He pushed his glasses up letting the light reflect off giving him a menacing look.
"What would you say if I asked if you weren't human?" He asked as Hannah sat down with an amused smile knowing that they had been caught.
"We would say you're crazy. That is unless we didn't know what you are. It's kinda pointless to try and hide it Mr. Soul Seer." Hannah smiled darkly.
"Then I want to know, did you cause the shooting yesterday?" His tone was a bit more demanding and his aura seemed to darken.
"Yes we did. But even though we caused the ruckus we did have our reasons. We came to Japan for two reasons. One for a vacation. Two we got the wonderful mission of finding out who was murdering the kids. The people who handed the mission to us forgot we were in the killer's range. You don't need to worry about us though. We only came for those reasons and we intend no harm to anyone. So unless you turn into a mass murderer or start being a nuisance, your perfectly safe." Miranda explained to the boy.
"It's not just me, but the Hittachin Twins are different as well, though they don't realize you two or me are demons. Might I inquire as to what kind of demon you are?" He asked lightening up ever so slightly. Miranda and Hannah looked at each other with a shrug.
"All we know is that our dad is the same kind and he calls us Demon Angels. Mom is human though. Apart from that we have no clue." Miranda and Hannah both said. The boys eyes seemed to widen. "We wish we knew more but we don't. Is there anything else?" They asked.
"Yes. Miranda you're not just human and demon are you?" He inquired as Hannah instantly looked away. Miranda took a glance at Hannah.
"No I'm not, but this is a discussion to be held without Hannah. Also Hannah this is Kyoya Ootori. Now didn't you have plans with Hikaru and Karou? Why don't you go join them now?" Miranda smiled urging her twin out of the room. Hannah sighed and rolled her eyes at Miranda's attitude but left anyway. Once the door was safely shut Miranda turned back to Kyoya with a more serious look. "I won't lie, but this is something I really hate talking about with anybody that isn't family or very close. Now seeing that you're a demon who can blend in so easily with humans you should know about a group called True Cross. Only a select few demons and some half-demons are allowed to enter and train and gain the trust of the True Cross. Hannah and I have both been part of it since we were young. For the first couple years we just did our training and learning and whatever else we could. Eventually we did manage to get to do missions and we were strong so we didn't have any trouble most of the time. But as it would turn out, were only invincible together." Miranda explained with a dark tone.
Flashback,
"Hannah, why are you so upset with me?!" Twelve year old Miranda yelled at her twin who was ignoring her while researching. A scowl was painted on Hannah's face. "HANNAH STOP IGNORING ME!" Miranda yelled almost screaming. Hannah stood up and slapped Miranda.
"You trash talked me behind my back! After this mission I'm leaving! I don't want anything to do with you!" Hannah yelled fighting back tears.
"WHAT?! Why on earth would I trash talk you?! That's like saying the cow jumped over the moon or pigs can fly! I have no reason to do it and even if I did I would talk about it with you instead of behind your back!" Miranda shot back outraged.
"The cow jumped over the moon's reflection and we are demons so some pig demons fly!" Hannah told her still upset.
"Hannah you're not making sense! The demon we're after is playing tricks on you! Every single victim witnessed their friends talking bad about them behind their backs, they ran away, and they were killed! It's trying to do the same to us!" Miranda attempted to clear the air knowing for a fact she would never talk bad about Hannah especially since she couldn't think of anything bad to talk about.
"Your lying! I heard everything and all of it was only things you would say, things only you knew about! GET OUT I DON'T WANT TO SEE YOU AGAIN!" Hannah screamed pushing Miranda out of the room and slamming the door shut only to burst into tears afterwards. Miranda who was outside shook with anger and disbelief.
"FINE! ONCE YOU GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF YOUR ASS THEN COME AND TALK ABOUT LIKE THE PERSON YOU REALLY ARE INSTEAD OF THIS!" Miranda shouted before storming off not realizing that instead of Hannah it was her walking right into the trap. It was dark out by the time Miranda had cooled off and wanted to try talking about it again. It was around this time that Hannah had cooled off and thought over the fight before realizing the trap and what had just happened. Hannah slapped herself feeling stupid before grabbing a coat, her phone, and shoes and ran out desperately searching for Miranda. Miranda meanwhile was tackled into an ally. Before she had fully stood up and comprehended the situation she was kicked against the wall causing her to let out a small shriek. She could suddenly feel someone pick her up by the collar of her shirt and peircing green eyes made her tremble with fear. The green eyes seemed to enjoy her fear before hot breath and two pricks pierced her neck. Miranda let out a scream only to find his hand over her mouth. A loud gun-shot could be heard before the green-eyed man let go and disappeared with his own shriek. Miranda attempted sitting up but had no strength as Hannah appeared in her blurred vision sobbing and trying to figure out what to do. Hannah's hands trembled as she called an ambulance.
"I'm sorry! I'm so sorry! Don't go! I'm sorry!" Hannah sobbed wrapping her arms around Miranda while waiting helplessly for the ambulance in the cold dark night. Even though it was France it was still dark and the streets were clear. The breeze rustled Hannah's hair as she forgot to put away her simple gun (though it was loaded with silver bullets). Miranda blacked out before the ambulance arrived leaving a screaming and desperate Hannah. The next afternoon Miranda was in the hospital and had woken up. Shiro, a member of the True Cross (and also the highest ranking being a Palladian), was sitting next to Hannah who was fast asleep in the plastic chair.
"Morning kiddo! You gave us all quite a scare!" Shiro smiled upon Miranda's awakening. Miranda sat up feeling slightly dizzy with a throbbing ache in her neck. Of course she rubbed the back of her neck only to feel the two small holes in her neck with wide panicked eyes.
"What happened?!" Miranda yelled freaking out but was hit with a wave of dizziness. Shiro immediately stood up and slowed her movements.
"Easy there! You had your first run with death." Shiro seemed to get a bit dark. "Not a lot of exorcist's survive a bite since they don't always have a partner to help them. You were lucky Hannah realized it was a trap when she did." Shiro told Miranda as she looked over to her still sleeping twin. She was a heavy sleeper by far. Miranda felt guilty and stupid for playing into the vampire's hands so easily.
"So what now? A vampire's bite isn't exactly harmless if you survive." Miranda curled up into a ball looking away.
"Well, you've certainly been a big help and you both have done a lot to keep other exorcist's and innocents safe so I would guess nothing changes." Shiro shrugged with a smile but it did little to ease the depression Miranda felt. "You should've heard the chaos when everyone heard about what happened and I think your mom was going to kill me!" Shiro laughed. Miranda gave a light nod but no sound.
Flashback end,
"Hannah is still moping about it and even though I've gotten over it by thinking 'Crap happens' she won't talk about it. So I highly suggest you leave her alone about it. Anything else?" Miranda explained with a darker tone.
"No that's it, also. As long as you and Hannah don't kill innocents, demon or human, I don't care if your here or not." Kyoya told her and was ready to leave. Miranda smiled at his words before she extended her hand to shake his. Kyoya reluctantly took it.
"I'm glad we have an understanding then Kyoya-sempai. Also, since your willing to tolerate us being here, if you need help just give us a call! Hannah is a master of Dragoon and Aria so call her for long distance and support back up. Personally I'm a master in Doctor, Tamer, and Knight, so you might want to call me for healing and up close fighting. Were both strong and have managed to achieve one of the highest ranks! Well bye, I need to go do some research for the bastard who's nearly gotten us arrested plus I need to look for a bodyguard because of the police!" Miranda smiled before leaving cheerfully.
In a distant area, "Oh wow! This is beautiful! I never thought I would see anything like this!" Hannah exclaimed with wide cheerful eyes at the sight of a water fountain with the orange, yellow, and red leaves from the trees dancing across the water's surface gracefully. Hannah had insisted that Hikaru and Karou give her a tour of Tokyo.
Meanwhile Miranda watched the two rich martial art's family's practice, martial arts and kendo (biggest shock ever (sarcasm)). Even though she didn't need one personally, she wanted one that was strong so if they ran into a demon again they could have some kind of defense.