***I don't own Blue Seed

.:*A Stranger In The Night*:.

Chapter One

Momiji opened her bedroom window, letting the gentle breeze flow through her hair. The moon's silver light caressed her cheeks, as she smiled happily. Where are you my Kusanagi? She asked herself scanning over the dark area. She never felt this way before about a guy. Every time she sees him she gets all tongue-tied and doesn't know what to say, and whenever she does say something it comes out all wrong. Her heart beats rapidly against her ribs, like it's trying to break free from her small body. Her stomach feels like it's doing somersaults and her knees feel weak. If only she knew how to tell him how he makes her feel…

She left her window open and slid in her bed, and pulled the blankets on top of her. She lifted up her hand and turned off her lamp. She closed her eyes, and wished Kusanagi felt the same way about her.

~*~

During the night a dark figure leaped up onto Momiji's window. He quietly stepped onto the floor and walked over to her bedside. He rested his fingers on her cheek and lightly stroked up and down.

"Princess Kushinada…" He said. "Let's see how much he would do for you."

He sprinkled a powdery dust onto her eyelids, which made her slip into a deep sleep. He lifted her up into his arms and flew out the window.

Kusanagi, who slept in a tree outside her window, woke up when he heard loud noises at her window. All he saw was Momiji being carried away by a dark figure.

"Momiji!" He shouted, leaping to the top of the tree, to get a better look. "Leave her alone you idiot!"

Kusanagi cursed at himself because he thought it was his fault that he couldn't save her. He hated that he couldn't fly, if he were able to he would be able to save her. But it was too late; he no longer saw them in the flying through the air.

He stood up and hurried to the TAC building. Why did I let myself fall asleep? He asked himself over and over. It's all my fault. Why do I have to be so stupid, and forget my responsibility?

Kusanagi finally arrived at the TAC center and ran as fast as fast as he could to Mr. Kunikida's office. He swung the door up and stomped into the room.

"Kusanagi?" Mr. Kunikida said, putting down the newspaper from the day before. "What is it?"
"Momiji… is…is." He said, out of breath.
"Momiji is what?" Mr. Kunikida asked, with worry in his voice. "Is she ok?"

Kusanagi shook his head. "Murakumo took her away!" He shouted, gesturing his emotions with his hands. "And it's all my fault, because I fell asleep and I can't fly."

"Don't blame yourself, Kusanagi." Kunikida replied, and stood up. "Don't worry we'll get her back, we always do."
"I'm leaving to look for her." He said turning to the door.
"Ok, good idea. I'll call up the rest of the team and we'll do that as well." He said. "Good luck, Kusanagi."

Kusanagi nodded and left the building. Determination built up inside him, making him move faster, and eager to save her. I will save you Momiji. I promise. He said to himself.