Chpter 7 Yuki Yama
Chapter 7 Yuki Yama
Yuki Yama, a lady with a happy personality. She's average in height with emerald-like eyes and raven hair that glitters like a summer night sky. Her pale complexion adds to her beauty. The way she dressed, her manner…… definitely defines a well-mannered woman from an aristocrat family. She's a very good asset to the academy. But like any another person she holds a secret. Life isn't perfect
"Sigh… another day," she murmured
Another exhausting day with her, she wanted to add
As Yuki looked at her alarm clock, it read 5:30 a.m. She turned her gazed at the ceiling and tried to imagine the whole day ahead. Her room was quite big for her. When you look out her window there is a wonderful scenery. You could hardly believe she lives in a city.
She looked at the clock again….5:40 a.m.
She stretched and went directly to the bathroom. This was her routine… take a bath, eat, take a walk then go about her business.
She stepped out of the bathroom wrapped in a white towel and her hair dropping down her back. She slipped in her clothes as usual black. It's quite rare to see her in flashy colors. She walked to her large mirror and started to brush her hair. It was long as it glitters like the dark starry night sky. She went to her drawer where all her white accessories were kept except for one hair bane. It was color green and it glittered as the light hits it. She smiled at the hair bane.
It brings back memories, she smiled again.
She chose a clip, shaped like a moon, went back to her mirror and placed the clip on.
Just as it was when it happened
She went down the winding staircase at her house…no correction… her elegant mansion. As usual Ms. Xianne greeted her. She always stays at the bottom of the staircase that was topped with a family portrait painted by a famous artist. She always wondered why Yuki didn't want it to be taken out, yet the whole house was redone by Yuki herself.
"Good Morning Ojou-sama, I was wondering what took you so long….," then she saw the clip on her hair.
Oh now I see…
She remembered that it was July 7 and looked up at the family portrait. She turned to Yuki and smiled at her and said her morning lines…
"I prepared your favorite as usual Ojou-sama and added a special touch of mine. Please enjoy," she greeted
She doesn't get paid. Yuki bugged her to get paid for the whole year but se still declined. She was more like her mother than a housekeeper. She was always there for Yuki.
"You always spoil me Ms. Xianne," Yuki said as she smiled
--Flashback—
It was ten years ago when she inherited the Yama residence. One by one…all of the family friends shut their doors right to her face…and slowly the "loyal" workers who dedicated their life for her family slowly disappeared.
"I don't like to work for an heiress like that …" "I'd rather choose her good- for- nothing brother"
Yuki stared at them as they went away
"Who needs you…? I don't need you," she said
"I've been alone since I was young. But don't come to me when your life is ruined or as it is like mine…"
She really was indeed a different girl. You couldn't compare her to other girls of her age. Her eyes are opened to the reality and how harsh life is. People call her "weird" but to the people who understand her, she's a perfect lady.
She went back in the house after watching them leave her alone. She saw Ms. Xianne dusting the furniture.
"What are you doing here? I thought all of you are going?" she asked
She stared at her like a prey. Ms. Xianne was wearing her usual uniform, a black flowing dress, and her hair were in a bun.
"You don't have to be so cold to me Ojou-sama. I'm here on my own will. I served for years and my loyalty is here," Ms. Xianne replied
Yuki looked at her, "I have nothing, no money just this cold house…Leave…I can't pay you for your service" she turned and tried to run up to her room.
"Please, Ojou-sama I have nowhere else to go. I …I … have no more family," she said as Ms. Xianne's eyes were filled with tears.
Yuki pitied the woman, "Fine… It's your choice, I'm only a kid who recently lost her family and penniless. Do as you wish," then she ran up to her room.
"Thank you Ojou-sama. I won't fail you," Ms. Xianne said as she bowed to her.
Later that night, the rain was pouring very hard. Lightning was flashing. Yuki was in her room wrapped with her thick blankets, silently crying. A family portrait was lying in front of her. She was holding a blade; her hand was streaming with red liquid…FLASH…the conditions outside were becoming worse; the winds were blowing hard, hitting the windows violently; the trees were almost kissing the ground, the rain poured and poured with simultaneous flashes of lightning.
"I'm ending everything… I hope your happy mother, you never wanted me, and you never loved me. You and father never cared for me. It's always onii-chan…never me," she said as her tears flowed like the rain outside.
She deepens her cut. The lightning flashes and reveals her state, the blood-stained blankets.
She smiled, looked around her dark room.
"This room witnessed everything, how the last member of the Yama clan crossed to the other side," she said
Her eyes slowly closes as she fell on her bed…lightning flash…her grip on the blade slowly loosens. Her eyes finally close and her smile slowly disappears. Her hair messed up as it covers her face.
"Ojou-sama, Ojou-sama," Ms. Xianne was whamming her door.
"I came to check if you're fine for the night…The storm is pretty hard and I know how you feel about stormy nights so…Ojou-sama… Ojou-sama?"
Ms. Xianne tried to open the door… It's locked, she thought
Something was wrong…really wrong. She rushed to the drawer at the end of the hall where the spare keys were kept. She went back to Yuki's enormous door and opened it. She switched the lights on and saw Yuki's drastic state.
"Oh no!... Ojou-sama! Ojou-sama!" she shouted
She was shocked at what she had seen…"Mrs. Yama…," she murmured
"She shouldn't… she can't have an alice…so that's why her mother was never close to her," she said
Ms. Xianne eyes were filled with tears. She knows what will happen if the Academy found out about Yuki having an alice. Especially her kind of alice, shape shifting.
Ms Xianne quickly ran to the medicine cabinet and got the bandages and then went towards Yuki's bed………Half way there…"I don't need these"
She threw the bandages away and walked towards to Yuki. Her face was emotionless.
"It's been quite sometime since I last used this and I can't believe its to a Yama…How ironic," she said
She sat on the bed, removed the blood-stained blankets surrounding Yuki, who is still in her mother's form. She placed her palm on Yuki's hand. A bright light swallowed both of them.
The light faded. Ms. Xianne was sweating heavily and was panting hard
"This girl is very hard to handle just like her mother," she breathed
Yuki slowly stirred and slowly opened her eyes and she went back to her original form. She immediately saw Ms. Xianne.
"What are you doing here?" she muttered
Ms. Xianne regained her composure, "I'm here to serve you… to help you recover from this sadness you're feeling right now," she replied and gave a assuring smile to Yuki.
"I don't need your help…go …away. All I know is to be able to end this misery I have… is to end my life. How? Why did you stop me?" she averted her gaze away from Ms. Xianne
"When I came here, you were close to achieving what you wanted…," she paused
Should I tell her that I have an alice like her or about the academy itself," she sighed and Yuki's shoulders.
"I'm an alice like you. I have the alice of healing. I can help you, if you let me help you and if you help yourself. You can recover… I know you can and I am willing to help you as a sign of gratitude for letting me stay here with you." she continued
She was shocked that Ms. Xianne had an alice and therefore she knew about the academy and she herself vowed to the academy.
"How did you know that I had an alice?" Yuki asked
"I saw you, you have the alice of shape shifting but what shocks me the most is that you know you have an alice," she replied then thought, She already knows about the academy…
"How…I mean when or how often are your missions?" she asked. Her tone was soothing as if she was having a friendly conversation with Yuki
Yuki just stared back at Ms. Xianne
"I understand Yuki- san…I mean ojou-sama. You don't have to be so cold to me…since we're both living in the same roof. I know you and your family were never close. Please don't be afraid to open up to me…to cry and tell me how you feel at times." Ms. Xianne said as she stood up.
Yuki was still puzzled that she knew all these while she kept it a secret for 2 years.
Ms. Xianne bowed and got Yuki's beddings and gave fresh ones she brought earlier.
"Have a pleasant sleep ojou-sama and I'm not gonna wake you up tomorrow. Please d shetake-
Yuki suddenly jumped on her and hugged her tightly. Yuki has been searching for a mother's love and now she has found it with Ms. Xianne, the maid she tried to kick out earlier that day.
Ms. Xianne hugged her back, "There, there Yuki…there, there. We will recover from this. You're a very brave lady"
Yuki looked up to her, her ace both stained with tears and blood, she smiled at Ms. Xianne
"Please…stop calling me Ojou-sama…it sounds weird"
Ms. Xianne giggled and replied, "Now that's something I longed to hear, Okou-sama that's what I call your mother and now how will I call you… don't mushy with me…. I want your face cleaned up and ready for bed Ojou-sama"
She stood up and walked her to the bathroom. She waited for Yuki and then walked her to the bed.
"Have a pleasant rest Ojou-sama"
She leaned and kissed Yuki's forehead. "I will prepare your favorite for tomorrow's breakfast"
She smiled at Yuki and Yuki smiled back.
"I…," she yawned, "Have a feeling that you'll be spoiling me from now on…I'm a lady as you said…so please don't"
Her eyes were closed and a smile plastered on her face as she slept. Ms. Xianne headed out of Yuki's room. She looked out the window, finally the storm started to cease.
She smiled and said, "Yes, I will do as promised, Madam Yama. I will take care of your daughter and take over as your mother to her". She switched the lights off and went back to her room.
--End of Flashback—
Ms. Xianne smiled, "Now then, shall we proceed to the dining hall? You need to eat a lot today."
Yuki smiled and held Ms. Xianne's hand, "you really like doing that, don't you?"
They headed to the mansion's huge dining hall. Yuki sat down, Ms. Xianne stood beside Yuki. She serves Yuki's breakfast and bowed to her. "Please enjoy," finally she started to go out of the dining hall.
" 'anne-san," Yuki called out, "What did I tell about eating meals?"
Ms. Xianne froze and turned to face Yuki. Yuki stood up and ran towards her. She dragged her to the table.
"You have to eat with me"
"But-"
Yuki cut her and said, "Hep…no buts…eat with me, we live in the same roof"
"As you say…"
On the other side of town, Mikan's day was only beginning. She was fast asleep, her phone ringing constantly. –Sumire-permy calling--
A day had only passed since she last visited Shiro in the hospital. She was still exhausted from the previous events. Her eyes close as she answered her phone.
"Hello?" she answered with a yawn.
At the other line, Sumire was at the tip of her patience. She had been calling Mikan since 6 o'clock a.m. and she just woke up. That Sakura, she'll be late…AGAIN, she thought
"Don't hello me, what time do you think it is? You just woke up, your breaktime is over," she paused
"Come on Sumire, I'll be there in…" She looked at her wall clock the long hand pointed at 12 and the short hand at 8. Even as an adult she still carried her "Mikan" attitude. It took her a while to recognize that it was already 8 in the morning.
"What?! It's eight already?! I'll be there in…30 minutes
She quickly jumped out of her bed, went to her closet and prepared her clothes.
"30 minutes is 30 minutes Mikan, we're not going to school anymore that you could be excused or something," she sighed, "Hurry up"
Both Mikan and Sumire pressed the end call button on their phone. Mikan placed her phone on the side table. She got her towel and ran to the bathroom. Her day had just began.
5…4…3…2…"Good morning…I'm here Sumire…," Mikan panted. She had been running for the past 5 minutes I order to catch up with the 30 minutes quota. She caught traffic and had a hard time parking. Sumire was calm but her eyes sparked of worry.
Sumire's expression worried Mikan. "Is something wrong" did I do something bad?" Sumire stood up. How can I tell her this, she thought. She diverted her gaze to conceal that she's going to say something bad. She took a long and deep breath.
"Aya's missing…" Mikan's eyes widen. "Since when? How? Do you have information about her? Is she still a…"
Mikan was cut of by Sumire. She didn't want to hear the word and Mikan would scream if she hears a negative answer.
"We're not sure when and she's fine, I assure you that" she looked at Mikan again. Her eyes forming tears…she sighed again. She knew that this would really break Mikan's heart. Mikan was really fond of Aya.
"I came here the other day when I found out her files were missing. But before that, I checked them like you often do I saw her… but now…" Sumire stopped. She looked at Mikan again. Her head was bowed in a manner that her eyes can't be seen. Sumire thought she was crying. She tapped the table with her finger asshe thought of words to say to Mikan.
"Ahem…uhm…Mikan…I know it's really hard for you, so with me and the rest to lose a girl like her but don't take it hard…uhm," she ran out of words to say. She glanced at the folder where the information Mikan was asking for earlier. She was about to get it when Mikan spoke up.
"How can they get such a young girl? She must be scared right now"
She looked at Sumire, her voice was filled with sorrow and anger. "I'll do this… isn't that what the academy wants?" she glanced at the folder that Sumire was about to get. She knew that it must be the information she needed.
"Mikan, we will take her back, okay, that's what they want," she said as she emphasized the word "we" to Mikan.
Sometimes she could really be stubborn. I just hope it's not this time, Sumire said in her head.
Mikan looked directly at Sumire and gave a look that said she and she alone will do the mission. "No it's my mission. Give me that" referring to the folder
"Mikan it's our mission so…"
"I said only I will do this mission. I have a feeling that I'm responsible for this so I'll do it myself."
"But the academy said th…"
"NO… Sumire, I have to…"
"But…"
"Sit.."
Before Sumire's butt could touch the chair, Mikan quickly grabbed the folder and made a run for it. At last her cheerful smile showed. She was satisfied bit still sad and angry at the people who got Aya. She turned around and said goodbye to Sumire.
"Bye! I'll see you for the report. Keep in touch," she waved at Sumire
Even though she's the head, she still needs to give a report on what happened on the mission so that Sumire could file them and look for holes that could become a misunderstanding.
Sumire sighed. She didn't call Mikan back 'cause she knows it's no use.
"She really is grown up but her childish attitude is still there."
She smiled and dialed a number. She was going to tell that Mikan insisted on going alone on the mission they both were supposed to do together.
Yuki's phone rang
The caller said, "She's going on a mission. Make sure nothing happens and she won't see you" the call ended
Yuki immediately stood up. Her mission also began.
Yuki's POV
After receiving the call I started following Mikan. She stopped in front of a restaurant and stood there for a while. She looked at her wrist watched then went inside. I also look at my watch. My stomach grumbled and I immediately went inside. It was past lunch time and I was hungry.
"She has good taste for restaurants," I said
The restaurant we entered was famous. It was located at the middle of the city. Its pastries and drinks are something you could want everyday. And the place is wonderful. Its walls are made of see-through glass. Its designs are terrific but it is well known for its relaxing appearance. It was also created as a paradise in the middle of the city. Its walls laced with green vines. Its gutters were filled with exotic plants found all over the world.
I saw Mikan go to a table at the edge of the restaurant. A waiter came and got her order which was a smoothie and a cake. She sat then started reading.
I also settled myself in but made sure that she wouldn't see me. I sat at the other side of the restaurant. I got tea and one of the restaurant's famous dishes. I started to dig in and ignored my surroundings. My dessert finally came which was a homemade ice cream sprinkled with dried strawberries and topped with strawberry syrup. I started eating.
When I was about to get another spoon of ice cream I got distracted with a teen couple two tables away. I put my spoon down and watch the couple. I saw the boy get a box and the girl was surprised. I smiled
The boy handed the box to the girl and she opened it. Her eyes grew wide and so did mine as the girl held a necklace up. It caught some light and sparkled. I couldn't see the shape but I knew it was an initial. The boy got the necklace and placed it around the girl's neck. The girl wanted to take it out but the boy shook his head and smiled.
I smiled again and left them alone. "Teen love… how sweet?" I said as I got my spoon and started eating my ice cream. I looked out the window and found a tree blooming. I stared at it, admiring it.
End of POV
--Flashback—
It was a windy day. The sky was covered with fluffy grayish clouds.
Yuki looked up. "Perfect for the day'
The wind was blowing quite hard that the amaryllis were touching the ground. Her hair also joined the wind and it started to cover her face but she didn't care about haw she looked. For her looks don't matter.
She was deep in thought when…"Hey!"
Someone tapped her back. "Ahhh!" she almost jumped. She straightened up and looked at the person who tapped her, it was Shiro
"Tsk… Your even smiling, shouldn't you apologize?"
She rolled her eyes and started walking Shiro pulled her back and she lost balance. She was about to fall but Shiro caught her. Their faces were an inch apart.
She's so beautiful… He's so handsome… Will I…, they both thought
Before Yuki melted into Shiro's arms, she pulled her self together and stood up, so did Shiro.
Shiro turned his back at Yuki to hide what he was thinking. Yuki fixed her clothes to calm herself down. What was, I thinking, she thought
She remembered their position a while ago. Shiro's arms were at her waist and her arms were clinging to his neck. She shook her head and continued to fix her clothes but she was still blushing.
Shiro turned to face Yuki and was grinning boyishly.
I hope this makes up for it. Surely she's mad…oh no…what if she didn't like it…what if…, Shiro thought
He's heart was pounding really hard. It was hard trying to keep his cool.
"Here"
He handed Yuki a box wrapped in a birthday gift wrapper. Instead of getting angry at Shiro, Yuki's eyes widened.
This is so unexpected. Thank you? or oh… I don't what to say to him…wait he…, she said in her head. She tried to remember what day it was.
Oh… my birthday…
As a child, Yuki didn't celebrate her birthday. Years ago they did but she dosen't know why they didn't celebrate it anymore…in fact…it is the saddest day of her years here on earth. It was Ms. Xianne that cheers her up but this year is different.
With all the thinking, there was a long paused
I knew it. She won't like it, he thought
Shiro was about to pull back his hand when…
"You do know that I don't celebrate this day?" Yuki said. She was bowing her head to cover her red face and her hair also helped.
In truth, she was flattered that Shiro knew her birthday.
I wonder how he knew, I know I didn't tell him or mentioned it… well as long as he's here to cheer me up, she smiled at the thought
"I noticed that I always tell you my birthday and in the morning I see a card with your penmanship placed in my room…and I was wondering if I could make you happy for your birthday just like you do to me… and I notice a day where you were so sad…and… it's always on this exact date," he said in a teasing manner
"You know, you're the first person who figured out my birthday…well Ms. Xianne knew about it…but…you get my point…tha…than…thank you"
Yuki was still blushing. She ignored his teasing. Shiro was smiling really hard.
"I want you to open it then" his voice was voice was so sweet and smooth like honey. His eyes were sparkling like stars in summer nights. Even their surroundings seemed to watch them.
Yuki did what she was told. She lifted her head and carefully ripped the wrapping and then opened the box. She gasped as she saw what was inside.
It was a green hair bane. It was sprinkled with small emerald stones and it sparkles like morning dew on a grassy field as the sun rays hit it.
Shiro reach for the hair bane and tucked Yuki's hair behind her ear and, then he carefully placed the hair bane neatly on her hair. He stepped back and admired how she looked. She was as beautiful as ever. Her eyes were sparkling as her cheeks were titnted with a rosy pink color.
"I hope you don't mind the color, I wanted to see something different."
Yuki smiled at Shiro
"I… thank you…but…this is expensive. I can't accept it you have to …"
"It's a gift. You think the cards you have been giving aren't expensive? I know where you get them.
She remembered the cards she had been slipping in his room. They were made by a famous artist in Japan.
"But…it's the only thing I could give you…and…"
Shiro cut her off again. He leaned towards her and kissed her cheek.
"Stop…okay…It's fine… it's for you anyways…Your welcome…and happy birthday…Yuki," Shiro whispered in her ears.
-End of flashback-
Yuki touch her cheek where Shiro had kissed it. She could still feel his breathe on her ear. She started eating her ice cream and was deep in thought that she didn't notice Mikan standing up and heading out of the door. She quickly finished her ice cream and paid the bill.
"Here… Keep the change," she said as she winked at the waiter then headed out.
(The wind blew hard)
Yuki followed Mikan at the town center. Mikan has been wondering for hours.
"I've been following her all around town…shop to shop…oh no!...," Yuki thought.
Her eyes widened and tried to imagine Natsume's angry face.
"Natsume's gonna kill me, did she…she… notice me?"
The wind blew hard; she held her skirt and her hair. After sometime the wind became calmer and she looked at the sky.
"Looks like there's a storm coming," she said as she sighed and continued to walk .
Yuki was deep in thought, Storm…thunder…lightning….Shiro…what does Shiro want from Mikan. He told me before that he can't live without me the leaves and flirts around with her.
-Flashback-
"Hey…What's wrong you haven't said a word since we met…aside from the yes…up to you…I don't know or a nod…are you ok?" Yuki asked Shiro
They agreed to meet by the fountain located in the middle of town before dusk. Shiro was going to tell something important. Now it's dusk and he hasn't said anything that was more that three words.
Shiro suddenly stopped as people that were passing ignored them. He suddenly said,"I…I…I can't live without you…I'm sorry…but… I love you so much…and…"
Shiro abruptly stopped and looked at Yuki, her deep, green eyes…he knew what she had been through…
Yuki took a deep breathe
"I know…I can't live without you too… I love you more than word can describe…Why…why are you saying this?"
She looked back at Shiro's sky blue eyes. Her heart pounded hard and fast. She can feel what was coming next.
Is there something wrong?, she asked herself
"I…I'm really sorry", Shiro hugged her tight and thought, I don't want to let you go…ever
Shiro's flashback
"Darn that Kuro Neko" as Reo banged his desk.
Shiro stopped at his door. He wanted to quit the AAO before they could take more of the people he loves. His mother died because of an illness, his father died while working for the AAO, he made a mistake that took the AAO down. Shiro tried to save his father but instead his father became mad and killed himself. Shiro vowed not to care anymore but it was broken when he met Yuki.
"Come in Shiro"
Shiro froze
It's now or never
He went in started to talk. "Sir, I…I want to leave, I want to have a normal lif, live like a normal person…"
"I see… your alice is very useful, the alice of lightning, why waste it?" Reo said as he looked at Shiro.
"I was going to give you an important task but now you're quitting? I thought your loyalty is with the AAO?" he closed his eyes, It must be love
He smirked at the thought, Shiro just stood there waiting. Reo got his phone.
'Research on Shiro…NOW' He sent the message and calmed down.
"I'll call you again"
Reo looked at his files in the computer and read the file sent to him
"I see…"
Shiro was called again and was asked to drink something, he became dizzy and then Reo used his alice
"Forget her…I want the Kuro Neko exterminated"
Shiro's eyes closed and everything became black, he could see Yuki's face slowly breaking into pieces, "Yuki…"
-End of Flashback-
"I'm sorry… I truly am" Shiro whispered as he slowly releases Yuki and walked away from her.
Yuki stood there… tears rolling down in her face as she watched her life fade away.
-End of Flashback-
"Natsume got you good at Empress Hotel"
CRASH!
"Oww…"
Yuki fell backwards, she stood up and was now rubbing her buttocks then looked up to find a face
"Oh dear…" she finished
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have stopped like that" a brunette repled
Now I'm dead
Her heart was pounding hard as if her chest was going to explode
"Uhm…ehrr…it's fine….it's my fault anyways… I should have paid more attention to where I was going" Yuki tried hard to form a calm smile
"Here...let me help you...By the way...I'm Mikan Sakura...just call me Mikan," said Mikan as she offered her hand to Yuki.
Yup...I'm dead, Natsume will kill me..., she thought as she sighed.
She held Mikan's hand as she stood up.
"Why did you stop all of a sudden anyways Mikan?" Yuki asked.
Well...better make the most of it, she thought.
"Oh...uhm...something tells me that I'm being followed...I get that feeling these days. Stress maybe," said Mikan as she smiled at Yuki.
"She isn't that naive after all. I need to be careful," Yuki said under her breathe. Mikan didn't hear because she was looking at an antique shop.
"Oh...you don't look like you like antiques... " she paused "I mean...sorry...I have such a big mouth"
Yuki smiled at Mikan and Mikan return it with a smile also.
"It's fine...I'm not fond of antiques also," she said.
They stared at the display in the store. There inside was an old fashioned doll. It had black hair and red eyes with a dull expression on it.
"It reminds of someone very special," Mikan suddenly stopped.
Yuki took that time to examine the doll. Around it, there were ancient cups, vases, some odd looking chest and other things she couldn't describe.
Creepy doll, it t looks like Natsume, Yuki giggled at the thought, No wonder she got attracted to it, she really loves that cold person.
Her thoughts were interrupted as Mikan spoke.
"Do you want to look around...Uhm...Yuki, right?"
"Yup...sure... Let's look around"
Mikan went inside first as Yuki stared at her back.
I swear I've seen she looks like someone I know but who? Yuki thought
Mikan let her hair fall down on her back. She followed Mikan with her gaze as Mikan went to the shelf with daggers. She took one and held it in her hand.
"What a fine choice, My Lady," an old man suddenly appeared
"I was wondering, where did you get this unusual looking dagger?" asked Mikan
The dagger was made from gold and had a spiked edge that gave its unusual look and ominous appearance.
"Indeed, my dear. It is unusual and has a bloody history too." the antique owner paused and Yuki got more attracted.
"It was believed to be used to kill elite families throughout Japan. That dagger has shed so much blood. If it were alive, it would be mad," he said as he chuckled.
Mikan was still holding the dagger. I remember now...Are they related?, Yuki thought as her eyes widened. Scenes flash through her head, voices seem to echo in her hear.
-Flashback-
It was a very cold and dark night. Yuki was fast asleep in her room.
"No please, the alice skip a generation, both my daug-" BAM Mrs. Yama fell
"Shut up, I've seen your younger daughter. She has such a charming alice. You promised the boss to hand her over, now's the time."
"You already got what you want, look at my daughter," Mr. Yamama spoke, pointing at his wife holding his first daughter. She was like an angel sent by heaven. her eyes were black, her wavy hair falls down on her shoulders like Yuji's but she inheritd her fahter's brown hair.
"You think so? I'm not so sure if we did"
A woman's voice said. It was beautiful but gives very intimidating feeling.
"What else do you want? I thought we can trust you," Mrs. Yama said. Her eyes were filled with tears.
"Yeah...Ii was such an easy act. At first, I was with you but after being given by money, I just got distracted. Money is really something very important to me."
"That's all, for money. How about us...Yuki"
"There's no use being sappy with me. I've gone to deep now. It's gonna be tough going out...Goodbye"
The woman skillfully pierced her golden dagger in Mrs. Yama
"I was fond of you, really I am." She said as she pulled the dagger out then turned then turned to Mr. Yama
"Any last words? Don't worry I'll take good care of her," she said as she launched the dagger right at Mr. Yama's heart.
Yuki heard everything, when it became quiet she went out of her room and look around.
"Mom...Dad...Big sister, are you here? Mommy...Daddy...Is everything all right?"
Yuki's heart was pounding hard as she went down stairs.
"Mommy, Daddy, Big sister"
She saw them, lying on the floor covered with their own blood. She also saw a brunette standing beside the bodies holding the golden dagger. Her clothes were stained with blood but her face can't be seen except her brown hair. Yuki fell on her knees and clenched her fist
-End of Flashback-
Yuki's head was aching. She seems to be paler than before and Mikan noticed this.
"Are you fine? Do you to take a break? You look awfully pale"
"I-I'm fine. I have to go now, see you soon Mikan"
Yuki ran out of the antique shop until she found a secluded area. Her head was buzzing with questions. Her surroundings seem to be spinning.
"If their related, I swear I'll let that brunette feel how it is to lose someone important to you"
She punched the tree beside her. "I swear" Her eyes narrowed while thinking of a way to prove her theory
-End of Chapter-
