Me: For Thanksgiving being tomorrow I decided to put the chapter up earlier. So here is my gift to you all for being my awesome readers!
Everyone: Thank you for being you!
Rima P.O.V:
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Ugh. What happened? Why does my head hurt so much? My body feels numb and limp. Why can't I see anything? Have I gone blind? And what's with that beeping sound? Why do I ask so many questions?
I forced my eyes open, which was very stupid because the light that I met with almost did blind me. I closed them and groaned. I tried to move my hand around, but I felt the left one occupied. Someone was holding my hand.
"Rima." The voice. That voice made my eyes snap open. Nagihiko's amber eyes filled with relief. "Thank goodness you're alright." He gently placed his lips on mine. I cupped his face and he pressed closer to my body.
I heard a cough, which made us spring apart from each other. I look up to see Machiko-san, my nurse. She had a pleasant smile on her face, but I could see the mask of annoyance she was trying hard to hide.
"Please Fujisaki-san, Tsukasa-san calls for you to his office immediately," she says. Nagihiko hesitantly moves away from me. I grip his arm.
"Promise you'll come back?" He smiles and places a comforting hand on my head.
"I promise." Then he leaves, making me feel lonely.
"Machiko-san?" I ask. She's over by the counter and fiddling with something in her hands that I couldn't see. "What happened?"
"Well, everything was going prefect until you had to ruin everything." I raised an eyebrow at the nurse. "No matter. Once and for all I will finish what I started to do in September."
"M-Machiko-san?" I stutter. She turns around and I see two needles in her hands. My eyes widen a fraction and I try to get up, but my feet restrained me.
"Don't bother. The amount of power it took you to save your stupid boyfriend's life burned up the magic you used to heal your feet. Shame really, do you think you can find the ingredients to paralyze someone anywhere? I think not."
"Wait, you paralyzed me?" I ask in utter shock. She laughed a mocking laugh.
"Why of course! You think just being in the snow can paralyze your legs? You aren't as smart as I thought you were Mashiro-san." I growl. She walks over and injects something into my right knee. I groan. Even paralyzed, I can still feel the sharp pain.
"And the damage you did on that poor Vulture. How messy a clean that was." My mind drifts back to the Vulture I fought off in September. The one that I hit, but disappeared mysteriously. (Chapter 11)
"You were the one that hid it?" I ask. I feel my body becoming heavier with each second ticking away.
"Isn't it obvious? I poisoned your little friend and I went to go retrieve it while you were peaking through the door. Wasn't it obvious Mashiro-san?" she asked, as if I was stupid.
"Wait, you said poor. You're acting like it was your child," I manage to say. I felt extremely tired now. She snorted.
"That's because it is!" What?
She let free her bun and midnight black hair cascaded down her shoulders, all the way to her knees. Her eyes changed to a disgusting mustard yellow. They were alluring, yet dangerous. I've only seen those eyes on one other being before.
"Your a Vulture!" She cackled and I winced at her voice. Black leathery wings sprang from her back.
"Not exactly, but close," she said. "I am Isamu, ruler of the Vultures!" I've heard stories about Isamu. She was a peasant who got kidnapped by the Vulture King. She poisoned him, but that in turn made her Queen of the Vultures. I gasped.
"Your only a legend!" She cackled again.
"Oh my dear, you of all people should know, legends are far more real than you think," she slithered. She picked up her needle as slowly came towards me. The liquid that sloshed inside was black with red blotches inside. The same one she injected Kirishima with. The poison. I tried to find a nerve, anything, that will help me move away from this woman. I screamed, but it sounded very weak.
"Why are you doing this?" I croaked.
"My dear, you read the legend. You tell me." I racked my brain. It was in the book. My mother told me when I was a child as well.
"She wants revenge on everyone who is an angel, because she used to be one," I whisper.
"That's right, and currently you will be my next victim," she hisses. "Don't worry. This will hurt very, very, much." She found a spot on my arm and jabbed the needle in, slowly pushing in the dark liquid.
I screamed as loud as I could (which isn't as loud as I hoped). So much pain. It felt as if my arm were on fire. I tipped my head back and screamed again. My vision goes blurry and all I hear is a door being banged open.
A loud commotion rang out which made my head throb.
"It's too late! I've already injected her with the poison! There is no cure!" That was the last thing I heard before blacking out.
Normal P.O.V:
As Isamu made her escape, Tsukasa, Nagihiko, Yaya, Kairi, and Kukai rushed to Rima's aid. Her eyes were closed and breathing dangerously shallow. Ikuto, Utau, Amu and Aruto burst in.
"What happened?" Ikuto asked.
"Isamu," Tsukasa whispered. Everyone in the room gasped.
"But she's not real!" Amu exclaimed.
"Hinamori-san," Aruto said. "Even legends can be real, if you believe enough." He had a thoughtful expression on his face.
"What did she do to her!" Nagihiko demanded. He kneeled next to her body.
"Vulture's poison," Tsukasa and Aruto both whispered simultaneously. Another gasp sounded.
"Is there any cure?" Yaya asked, almost pleadingly.
"There is one," Aruto said. He reached into his coat pocket and brought out a green vile. "It's Vulture's venom, the only known cure for Vulture's poison. Very rare."
"Well what are you waiting for, give it to her!" Nagihiko snapped. Aruto looked over at Nagihiko in a disgusted face. Tsukasa cut in.
"She needs to take the medication once a month for the rest of her life if she wants to live. This much will only last a little over a year," Tsukasa sighed. Aruto walked over to the nurse's counter. "If she doesn't the poison will consume her."
Everyone kept quiet as Aruto turned around with a needle in his hand, the green venom inside. He strolled over to Rima's body and injected the vile in her opposite arm.
"She should awaken soon," Aruto said standing up straight. "However, this news must not be spread."
"Exactly," Tsukasa agreed. "If anyone else were to discover of Rima's illness, enemies will go to no extent to try to kill her. No one may speak of this out of this room, am I clear?"
Series of "yes"'s and nods of the head spread out through the room.
Hours later and Rima still didn't wake up, worrying Nagihiko after every second. Finally, Yaya had to put a hand on his shoulder.
"Nagihiko, you have to eat something."
"I'm not leaving until she wakes up!" he snapped. Yaya whimpered in fear. Kairi came up and wrapped his arms around her, soothing her away from Nagihiko.
"Nagi, relax. My father said she would wake up," Ikuto said.
"I don't care!" he shouted. "I'm not going anywhere until I see her eyes again." Ikuto sighed before walking away in dismay.
"Shut up."
"No! I won't!" Nagihiko argued turning to Ikuto.
"That wasn't me," Ikuto slowly said. A groan emitted from someone. Nagihiko looked around until his eyes landed on the petite blond laying on the bed.
"Would you guys shut up! I'm trying to get some sleep here!" Rima turned, making them face her back. Nagihiko was about to go to her when Ikuto put a hand on his shoulder.
"Let her sleep." Nagihiko reluctantly nodded. Kukai lead him out of the room. Ikuto sighed after he was sure they were gone. "There has to be another way to save the girl."
"Your father only gave us enough to last a few years," Kairi said, gesturing to a crate at the foot of Rima's bed, "What happens after that?" Everyone kept quiet.
"Look we can't dwell on the future. We just have to stay positive," Yaya said, trying to stay positive. A groan emitted from someone.
"Where am I?" Everyone turned to Rima, who sat up and rubbed one of her eyes. "What happened?" Everyone glanced at each other nervously, waiting for the other to say something first.
Time Skip ~ 3 months
Rima P.O.V:
I sighed and gazed at the field of what used to be EAMS.
Yup, you heard me right. Used to be. Tsukasa and Aruto-san destroyed it and EEMS two weeks ago.
The construction would start this summer and go on a course for five years. In the meanwhile, we all got transferred to Angel & Evil Academy, the only other known mixed angel and evil school out there. Needless to say, they're building a few new wings for all of us.
No one caught Isamu yet. It really doesn't matter to me. I have a feeling I won't be seeing her again for a while. I've been taking my medication too, in case you were wondering. Sure it's a big pain, but I've gotten used to it.
We were able to just save Kirishima. He was taking the same medication as me, but he needed more of it. I didn't dare think what would happen if we ever ran out of our life source.
Spring is here and the flowers were starting to bloom, grass turning green, and fresh leaves coming back. A warm gust of air tickled my face and I sighed with content. Peaceful. I sat under the cherry blossom tree that always has a cherry blossom on it. My tree, my special tree. It's flowers were all grown back and the scent was ravishing.
Parents came to pick their kids up to take them home. My mom and dad won't come for another few days. I looked around. Everyone was saying goodbye to each other. Friends hugged, some cried, and more exchanged e-mails.
I sighed. None of my close friends would be leaving soon, so I took the chance to nap. And I did.
Tadase P.O.V:
I walked faster to try to get away from Lulu. She kept following me everywhere, it was starting to be a real hassle. She said she had to tell me something, but I didn't want to talk.
"Kiyoshi! You're gonna have to stop sometime!" she called. I heard her pace increasing, so I did the same. She groaned and then I heard the footsteps go to a complete stop. Yes, finally. "Or should I call you by Tadase." My pace stopped. I whipped my body around to find her right in front of me. Lulu had a big smirk on her face and started to circle me.
"Oh I know, Tadase." The way she said my name gave me slight chills. "I'm not stupid. I've known who you actually are for a long time. So," she spun on her heel right in front of me and leaned dangerously close to my face, "How long did you think you could keep this facade up?"
I just shrugged. "I knew you would figure it out sooner or later Lulu-chan," I admitted. I gently held her chin, so she had to look in my eyes. I leaned in and pressed our lips together. I felt her lips move against mine, before pulling away.
I trudged away, my black wings coming out. I looked over my shoulder. "I'll be seeing you around, Lulu-chan." I flew away after that.
I didn't look back.
Rikka P.O.V:
"Goodbye Hikaru-kun!" I said through my tears. I would miss my best friend so much! I gave him a death grip of a hug and I could hear him choking for air. I didn't care though, I'd miss Hikaru a lot.
"Rikka, I'll just see you again in three months," Hikaru mentioned. I sniffled and pulled away.
"That doesn't matter! I'll still miss you!" I said childishly. Hikaru sighed, his expression suddenly turning super serious.
"Rikka, I have to tell you something." I thought my heart stopped. Is he gonna say it! Is he gonna say he likes me! Or even...love? Gasp! "I'm really an evil." What.
"What?" I think my jaw fell off. As if to prove his point, Hikaru's usual eggshell white wings, slowly formed to a oil black. I gasped.
"I'm sorry I didn't inform you." A woman called for him in the distance. "That's my ride. I must be going now. See you in three months." After that he walked away, leaving me in utter shock.
Nadeshiko P.O.V:
I waited for my father by the front gates. My bags were beside my feet and I was starting to get impatient. I sighed and looked around for him.
"Nagihiko, there you are!" A woman grabbed my forearm and started dragging me out of the school gates.
"U-Uh, I'm not Nagihiko," I stutter, trying to regain my balance. The woman turns and studies my face. I gasp. She has violet hair piled in a neat, high bun, and warm amber eyes. She wore a light violet kimono with a dark purple obi. What scared me the most, she looked exactly like me.
"Oh my gosh," I hear her whisper. I was about to say something when I heard my loving father's voice. My father has long violet hair and playful amber eyes.
"Nadeshiko!" However, he has some other kid in tow. I recognize him as Fujisaki Nagihiko. He looked at my father like a crazy man. The four of us face each other in a very awkward position. I take note that my father and Nagihiko look exactly alike.
"Father," I start, breaking the silence, "Is there something you forgot to inform me about?" He sighs, but then his face breaks into a smile.
"This was bound to happen, Sakura," he says. I see a smile break out on the woman's face.
"You're right Hiroki," she giggles.
"Will someone tell us what's going on?" Nagihiko asks impatiently.
"Well isn't it obvious son." Why is my father calling him son?
"You're twins."
Kairi P.O.V:
I sat under a cherry blossom tree with Yaya in my arms. Tsukasa had the shields taken down and the gates to the south opened up. It was an utterly beautiful sight. Almost all of them were in bloom. Gorgeous. Oh, the tree's were pretty nice too, but I was talking about the angel in my arms. No pun intended.
I gently gave Yaya a kiss on the cheek. When she didn't react, I looked down. She was sleeping. I smiled to myself. She looked so adorable. Her gentle face made me feel happy. She always made me feel happy.
As I saw the sun travel it's route across the sky, I kept thinking back to the past months. Hectic. Strange. Horrible. Wonderful. Drama. And I wouldn't change it, because in the end, I found the girl of my dreams.
I warm breeze blew by and Yaya's nose twitched as she awoke. Her beautiful orbs came to life as she looked up at me.
"Kairi-kun," she sighed and snuggled closer in my chest. I sighed, taking in the scent of cherry blossoms and her orange scent.
"Yes, Yaya-chan?" I ask.
"Have I told you yet that I love you?" she asked. I chuckled and shook my head no. "Oh. Then, I love you!" She turned and kissed me full on the lips. I gently pulled back.
"I love you too, Yaya-chan." She pressed her lips back on mine and I just savored the moment that we had together.
Amu P.O.V:
Okay, calm down Amu. You can do this. Just tell him, it's that simple. Oh, who am I kidding, it isn't that simple! Ugh! I ran my fingers through my hair as I felt a pair of strong arms wrap around my body and a pair of lips on my neck.
"Hey Amu," Ikuto muttered. I fake smiled. I wonder how he'd take this. No better time like the present.
"Hey Ikuto," I whispered. He turned me around and I could see worry lines on his face.
"What's wrong?" he asked.
"Nothing!" I say quickly and in a high-pitched voice. Damn it.
"Amu," he says softly, cupping my face in his hands. "You know you can tell me anything right?" I bite my lip.
"I just don't know how you'll take it," I admit.
"I promise I won't get mad," he whispers. "I just can't stand seeing you like this." I lick my lips and suck in a big breath.
"I just found out that I'm an angel," I whisper. He freezes. "I found my sister." Ikuto lets go of me and runs both his hands through his hair.
"H-How? B-But your wings...they're..." he kept muttering confusing words.
"I don't know either, Ikuto. All I know is, is that I found her, and that she is mine." I could feel the tears well in my eyes. "And I know who I really am now."
"I'm happy for you Amu." He eases me back in his arms. "So, what about us?"
"We'll still be together. But I can't see you very much this summer. I have to sort out everything in my life first." He nods and I lean up to kiss him.
When our lips touch I wrap my arms around his neck.
"Can you believe we got together because of a plan to trick EAMS into giving us the Golden Trophy?" I mutter into the kiss. I hear him chuckle.
"It seems so ridiculous now," he says. "But I don't care, because I have you in the end."
I know now that Ikuto loves me and only me. Not Saaya. Not some other senior girl. Just me.
Kukai P.O.V:
"Kukai!" I turn in time to catch Utau in my arms. Oh, how I loved her so much. I can't get enough of this girl. I gently put her down and rest my hands comfortably around her waist. She puts her's on my chest.
"I'm gonna miss you," she says. I can see the water works coming along so I give her a quick kiss.
"I'll miss you too. You're writing to me, right?" I ask. She nods eagerly.
"Everyday," she says gleefully. I look at her sadly. I give her a long kiss. A kiss that makes every other kiss in the world look bad. A kiss that says I need you. A kiss that says...goodbye. She pulled away. Her facial expression becoming serious. "Kukai, I might not be coming with you to Angel and Evil Academy," she admits. I think my heart stopped.
"W-Why not?" I stutter.
"My father wants Ikuto and I to help build the new school over the course of the next five tears." Utau sighs. "I'm truly sorry." This can't be happening, this shouldn't be happening. Why when everything goes right, it goes wrong.
"But...I need you," I whisper. I try to keep myself from crying. "What am I gonna do without you?" She smiles.
"Don't worry Kukai," Utau says softly.
"How can I not! You're gonna be gone for so long!" I say, removing myself from her. I sit down and run both my hands through my hair. Utau sits next to me and gently places her lips over mine. If this was the last time we kiss for a while, we would have to make it last forever.
Rima P.O.V:
"Rima-chan," a voice whispers. I groan and turn in my sleep. "Come on Rima-chan." A hand shook my little body and I smacked it away.
"Find," the person said with an exasperated sigh. "But you made me do this." I ignored the person's warning and tried to fall asleep again. Suddenly I felt something being pressed to my lips and alert filled my mind. Someone was stealing a kiss from me! I jumped up and sat on the person, aiming a ice ball where the head should be.
"Oh, I see you've awaken." I look down at Nagihiko's chuckling face and sigh.
"Don't you ever scare me like that!" I stand up and cross my arms. He gets up and dusts himself off.
"It's your fault for not waking up," he says and kisses me on the forehead. I pout, which makes him laugh even harder. Nagi wraps his arms around me and I teasingly start to play with his hair.
"Well I've been tired," I admitted.
"You've been tired a lot lately, anything wrong?" he asks in a worried voice. I shake my head and accidentally let out a yawn.
"I don't know. Maybe the medication," I say. I feel him tense up. Nagi's still very sensitive about my...condition. I change the subject. "So when are you leaving?" He sighs.
"Now." I feel my expression grow grim. He gently lifts my chins so that I'm captured by his glorious eyes. "Hey, don't think of it as a bad thing. It isn't goodbye Rima-chan. It's just see you in a little while." I sadly nod.
He places his lips against mine, one last time. I could feel the tears coming, but I kept hanging onto his words.
See you in a little while.
Normal P.O.V:
Tsukasa picked up a beat-up book from the ground. It was dusted and covered in ash. Kanagawa sensai came up behind him.
"What do you have there Tsukasa-san?" he asked, trying to get a good look at it. Tsukasa tucked it tightly under his arm.
"Wouldn't you like to know, Kanagawa-san," Tsukasa said smirking.
"I-I have no idea what you mean," Kanagawa sensai said.
"Oh, please. I know who you truly are Kanagawa-san, there is no point in masking it any longer." Kanagawa sensai sighed. His bright wings came out from behind him. He took off a ring on his pinky finger and they immediately turned ash black.
"How long have you known?" Kanagawa asked.
"Ever since the day you came actually. It was very obvious who you really are and what your intentions really were," Tsukasa said nonchalantly.
"So why have you kept me all these years?"
"I needed an 8th grade biology teacher," Tsukasa smirked. He started to walk away, but stopped when he was right next to Kanagawa sensai. "And I wanted to see if you could actually find it. You know, Endo-san has also been looking for my book for years as well." Kanagawa sensai chuckled and shook his head.
"I always suspected him." Tsukasa nodded.
"Yes, well, I must dispose of this."
"So all these years...my search of the book comes to an end like this?" Kanagawa sensai says. Tsukasa turns to him for a moment and then continues his journey.
"Yes, I suppose it is."
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Me: Be sure to stay for the epilogue which will also reveal a little of what will happen in the sequel. You will also know the name of the sequel next time. But for now...
Everyone: BYE!