I drifted from reality, to my head over and over again. I was kicking me feet and trying to scream, but somehow, that didn't seem to wake me up from my dream.

Everything was dark, but it was so humid. My whole body felt like it was sweating, and trying to cool itself down, but it wasn't working. I wanted to cry, but I couldn't. I stumbled around, afraid of putting my arms out, and touching something sinister. The little noise that was in the background finally ceased, and I was left alone in silence. I was shaking, and my heart was beating quicker than it ever has, and my shaking was uncontrollable.

"….Allie…." A distorted voice whispered. It sounded demonic, "….where are you, Allie?" It called out again.

I wanted to scream out, 'Leave me alone! Leave me alone! Dad…..Dad come and save me…'

The voice simply started chuckling, then it turned into a taunting, yet sinister laugh, "Are you scared Allie? Hm? Are you afraid of something you can't see? Perhaps I should bring some light in here for you, Allie?!" the laughter became intense shrieking, almost like it was two voices at the same time.

"No! Don't turn the lights on…please. Please." I couldn't bear to see what was taunting me, I couldn't handle it. It's literally die if I seen it.

"Oohh, there you are, Allie…" it hissed, "…So you wish to dwell in the darkness forever?"

I nodded my head, even though nothing was visible, "I'll do anything, please….please, let me leave."

And that was when I began thrashing about my bed, gasping for air that I didn't need, and sweating as if I ran a whole mile. Everything seemed still, and peaceful, then the pain in my neck grew more intense, almost unbearable. I dug at the back of my neck, screaming in pain, before I completely fell off the bed, then everything went black.

I don't know how long I was out, but when I woke up, I felt better…I felt…great. I wanted to take on the world, nothing could stand in my path. I didn't care about June anymore; at least, not like I used to. I don't feel distraught over her and Shuuichi, but she does need to back off a bit. And soon she'll get a taste of her own medicine…

I didn't even sleep after I woke up, partly of the fear that still remained with me, and partly because of my newfound attitude and feeling that I had. I cleaned things, and roamed around the backyard; which I used to be terrified to do at night. After that dream, things has been less intimidating to me. A backyard doesn't come close to what I experienced. It was early, around 6am and the sun wasn't peeking out yet, but the sky was a somewhat deep blue, but light enough for one to see. I just need some exercise to get rid of all my extra energy. When I first started running, I couldn't even finish a block, and my heart was beating out of my chest, and it seemed like it was on fire. There I was, wheezing for air but still pushing my body to the limit, still running along the street as if nothing happened. Christmas neared, so it didn't surprise me people were still up still trying to cram their shopping in; taking whatever crappy gifts they could find.

It seemed like forever when I reached the grocery store; it meant that I have ran 8 blocks, and I felt as if I were dying. I need to get out and run some more, that's for sure. I wasn't cold at all, even though there was a good 9 ½ inches of snow on the ground. It felt like a normal day, actually. It's most likely because I was running for so long.

I pick back up on my running, and decide to take a longer way home when I saw a familiar red poof of hair. It can't be Shuuichi, this early in the morning. He was across the street, running as well, but it wasn't an exercise run, it was more like a pursuit or fleeing type of run, almost like he was trying to catch up with something. I don't know what made him look back, but he did, and he almost instantly stopped. "…Allison?"

"Shuuichi…hi. I didn't expect to see you this early…"

"I could say the same thing." He replied calmly. It was almost like he never was running at all.

I grab the side of my arm, "Well, yeah. I had to do a bit of running this morning--to get rid of the jitters, ya know?"

He stuck his hands in his front pockets then looked around, "Ah, I see."

There was a few moments of silence, I knew if he wanted me to know where he was going, he would have told me.

"Well, I guess I will see you at work today?" I begin to jog off. I didn't receive an answer back, and a few moments later, I noticed Shuuichi wasn't there anymore. And there was that familiar screeching again, and this time, it was accompanied by a whip-like noise. I hit the first corner I come across, to find Shuuichi fighting some kid. The two didn't really make too much sense, a kid doesn't make that type of noise in a street fight. What was also pretty weird, would be that Shuuichi is actually fighting. That's not his style at all.

"You shouldn't be here." Yusuke appeared from no where.

"I was just on my way home.." I say as he grabbed my arm, and leading me in the opposite direction.

"Hn. Leave it to humans to get in the way." I heard a voice in the background, but when I looked up, the goth kid June was talking about was standing there with his arms crossed, and a katana strapped to him. What exactly is that kid's problem? I never understood goths.

"Good, then you should--"

"Wait a minute!" I snatch my arm away from Yusuke, "What's the big deal?! I've seen a freaking street fight before, it's--"

"You don't understand--"

Before Yusuke could finish, something sharp, and long came towards us, and it grazed my arm, leaving a pretty nasty flesh wound.

"Kuwabara, get her to safety!" Yusuke screamed, then ran off. And there I was, in Kazuma's arms like newly weds. I was losing blood, and I could tell, since my jacket was so flimsy, but, I didn't feel anymore pain more than a needle prick. Shuuichi came over to me, not too long after that, and I felt extremely drowsy, and everything went black.

"She's seen too much, Kurama."

"Perhaps not, Yusuke. You have been blocking 90 of her view; perhaps we would be able to…"

I fight to open my eyes, only to get a second of view, then it goes fuzzy again. But I did happen to see Shuuichi and a vine around his shoulders.