Note: I started writing this a while back, then continued recently. It's been about a month since I finished this, and I just read through and corrected most of the mistakes. I would like to apologize though that this chapter is a little different, and the writing style and detail get confusing. Enjoy!

Mio's POV.

As soon as Kei pulled away in his car, I stepped inside and Yuu followed, shutting the door behind him.

"Welcome to my home Mio! Let me show you around." He walked toward a door at the end of the small entrance hallway. Around the corner, there was a long hallway with several rooms along the way.

"Down that way is the bathroom, closet, and our dark room for developing pictures. Now follow me."

He lead me through a door which looked like a living room. Toward the back of the room, there was sliding screen door covered by a curtain, a couch with a coffee table in front of it, and television in the corner of the room. I stepped a few feet into the room, and saw a kitchen and telephone by a closet. There were also stairs that connected to a balcony where you could look over the living room from the second floor right above the kitchen. Yuu live in a very nice house. It was very clean and well kept. And there were lamps, pots, and other artwork scattered across the room tying it together. I felt like I shouldn't move to quickly. It seemed like the place could break so easily.

"Now upstairs is Miku, Rei, and my bedroom. Tonight, you can stay in Miku's. She already readied the room for you."

"I can just sleep on the couch." I knew Uncle Kei did this whenever he stayed over. I felt like it would be easier.

"Mio you don't have to feel like a stranger. Miku plans for you to sleep upstairs. it's a lot nicer up there as well. And this way you won't wake up with an aching back." He chuckled, and shook his head like he was recalling a memory of Kei.

I was about to say something else in protest. But Yuu interrupted me.

"Really. Its no bother at all."

I nodded. Finally I gave in. I had a feeling there was no way I would be able to get out of it. I followed Yuu upstairs. He showed me where I would be staying. Miku's room was nice. Girly, and extremely neat. Which wasn't surprising considering the rest of the house's condition.. Yuu told me he had some studying to do and would call me at dinner time. I closed the door and unpacked. Once I finished, I decided to look around. She had a table in the middle of the room and a few things about. Since everything was so organized and neat, she didn't have much for me to look at. And although I had never met her and I was curious, I decided it would be best to not snoop.

Just as I was about to leave I glanced over at Miku's desk and saw a picture. I picked it up and looked at it. In the photo, there was a girl and a man. The picture was of the upper half of the people. The man in the picture was taller then the girl, but they both looked similar. Same hair color same eyes, and there faces look similar. I assumed they were related. Maybe this was Miku. Standing by her brother? Cousin? I wasn't sure.

I heard Yuu's voice shouting from downstairs.

"Mio! Dinner!"

That was quick I thought to myself. I checked the clock, it had been an hour since I arrived in this room so I guess I understand. Still, it had felt like much less than an hour.

I opened the door and walked quickly down the stairs.

I turned and looked at the kitchen. I saw 2 bowls of rice on a counter where Yuu was sitting, happily eating a bowl of rice drenched in soy sauce. There was a bottle of soy sauce on one side of him, and a glass of water on the other. He gave me a smile right before he took a sip of water. I sat beside him. Picking up my chopsticks as he said cheerfully

"Dig in!"

He just had to say it so. So. Cheery.

"So Mio, did you find everything okay? If you ever need anything just let me know. Your going to be here for a week, so make yourself at home!"

"I will let you know if I need anything."

I took a bite of rice. The flavors are rich and dance across my tongue as I chew.

"This is really good!" I tried to sound as happy as possible. Yuu was kind enough to let me stay with him, even though we had never met. And for a whole week? Him and Kei must be really close.

"So Mio. Tell me about yourself. I know your name, but, that's about it! What do you like to do? What are you interests and hobbies?"

Its started to bother me how he sid 'So Mio', like I was being interviewed. But, his questions made me realize, I spent so much of my life taking care, and looking out for Mayu, I didn't have a lot of time to do other things. Mayu and I both had few friends. But we didn't need a lot, for we always had each other. But, I couldn't come up with words to say. Everything that I could use to tell him about isn't an answer that will fit this pleasant little conversation.

"Well, I'm a boring person. I want to hear about you." I reply, hoping he would take the bait. Lucky for me, he did. He tells me about his wife Rei, and the girl who is living with the Miku. I guess the two of them are gone working, so I probably wont see them unless they come home early. He talks about his interests and hobbies, thoughts, his work, and how him, Kei, and another man used to all work together and were all best friends.

"Did you see that picture on Miku's desk?"

I blink. Caught off guard by the question. He was talking for a while, so I can't tell if I should be telling the truth or not.

"Was I not supposed to?" I take a bite of rice.

He laughs, and I am relieved.

"Well, the girl in that picture is Miku. And the one standing next to her is her big brother. Mafuyu."

I look over at him and he has a look in his eyes telling me he is reminiscing.

"If only you would have been able to meet him. He is the one who worked with me and your uncle. We were all such great friends to. It's such a shame… He disappeared on the job. But, we all know he has spirited away. Miku took this so hard. He was the only family she had left. But, we took her in. How could we not? Although I can still see the pain in her eyes, I feel like, she is starting to get better."

I can feel myself starting to shake.

No. Please. Stop. This story, Its all too familiar. The thoughts of Mayu and how I lost her because of these hands I am using to feed myself right now. The fact that my mother was hospitalized and now she is the only family I have left considering my father died when Mayu and I were young. I have no family left. As far as I know, she is dead. I don't even feel human. I feel as if I'm watching someone from a distance. No. Not someone. Something. I feel as if I am a monster.

"So, now since I have pretty much told you everything, what about you? Do you have any siblings?"

Of course. He had to ask.

I drop my chopsticks and I can feel myself start to shake more violently. How am I supposed to answer this? 'No. I'm just an orphan girl, and since my mother is basically dead, it's almost as if the ties to my uncle have been cut off. But no family. Oh, and lets not forget than I had a twin. She was my everything. My best friend. And my older sister. But she's long gone now. You know, after I killed her to save a village of people who were already dead.'

I look down at my hands and clutch my fists. I squeeze them so hard I watch as my fair skin is covered with a burgundy liquid.

These hands. These destructive hands.

I swing my arm back and smash my hand against the bowl sending it flying to the wall where it smashes and rice erupts everywhere.

"Whoa!" Yuu covers his face to attempt to protect himself from the shards of the china bowl fly in different directions.

I kick my seat from under me and stand. All I feel is rage. Like a volcano inside of me has erupted. I storm out of the kitchen. Thoughts of my family flood through out my mind. My mother, sick, dying… She moved with Mayu and I after our father died to try and live a normal life. I can't help but imagine what is going through her head right now knowing that one of her daughters is missing. I also wonder, how she would feel if she found out the reasons one of her daughters is missing is because the other one ended her life.

I feel a pang throughout my heart as I kick a plant and the pot shatters everywhere.

Mayu. The thought of her is in my head now and I can't get her out.. I'm such a failure. I promised her we would be together forever. I vowed to keep her safe. Keep her from danger. Turns out I was the real danger all along. All of this is my fault. Kei is working for nothing. All because of me. I ruined mine, and everyone else's life. Those selfish villagers and priests. Why couldn't they have been the one to do this? Why is it what we were forced to do this? If they really wanted their village to be safe, they wouldn't have killed Sae for no reason, and caused the repentance in the first place.

I flip the couch in the living room and it goes flying into the wall.

"Mio! Stop! I'm sorry! I'm sorry!"

I turn, and I can feel my stomach drop, along with the corners of my mouth. Its not until I try to look at the blurry lines of Yuu that I see that I am crying. Now, the emotions are running wild. And I can't handle hearing these words. I'm sorry. Yuu shouldn't be apologizing. He's innocent. He gave me this chance and I blew it. He's a nice man. And he shouldn't be apologizing to me, after everything I have done to everyone.

"To answer your question, no." I say my voice cracking. I take in a sharp, shaky breath. " I don't have any siblings. Not anymore." I add. Then, I sprint upstairs and slam Miku's door shut behind me.