I have been itching to write all day and I finally found some time.

Past the Point of Return

Flashback:

"Mommy? Why don't you talk to me? Do you hate me?" the little girl asked a silent womanwho just ignored the whimpering child.

A man charged into the room and grabbed the little girl forcing her to leave. "Don't speak around your mother!" the man scolded loudly as he slapped the girl. Tears flooded her eyes as the beating continued. Not again…

Present

Kyra's POV

My body shook from the remnants of my nightmare. I had been rid of it for quite sometime and now it had crept back into my thoughts somehow. The sun peaked through my open curtains and danced across the floor. I sighed and began to get ready for another day of school.

Haru's POV

I watched her cross the school yard through the window by my locker. As usual her hair fell down her mid-back and swayed as she walked. I could not see her face but I remember almost all of its details. Ever since a few weeks ago when she had that ugly bruise I have watched her for anymore sign of physical damage. When ever I would ask her what happened she would either ignore the question or just act ignorant.

When she spoke you could tell she really wasn't there, yes she was physically but her mind was elsewhere. I yearned to understand what had happened so I could do two things. One, comfort her and help her get over it and second beat who ever caused it into a bloody pulp. Black Haru was very close to the surface lately and the slightest thing could push me over. The only person safe from Black Haru was Kyra and only I knew why.

"Hi ya Haru!" Momiji said breaking me out of my thoughts, "I didn't see you this morning so I thought you were sick. Did you come in early?" I glanced up at the blonde boy in front of me and didn't say anything. My insides seemed to have morphed into my darker side so anything I said would have been hurtful so I just shrugged.

Kyra's POV

I went into the classroom as always, but I was early today. When I looked up I noticed I wasn't the only one here early. Hatsuharu sat next to the window and seemed to be watching for somebody.

I cleared my throat but he didn't seem to notice so I went over to him. "Sohma-san? What are you doing here so early?" I asked softly when I reached him. He sat up quickly and nearly fell over when he sawme.

"Miss Titsugumi, why are you here so early?" I looked at him for a second and decided that I should be friendly. I smiled slightly and replied, "I asked you first." Something about this boy was different and it made me want to be nice.

Haru's POV

She was smiling at me. My brain was working over time trying to think of something funny yet cool to say. "Gurtspurlt," I said without thinking. Her smile widened and she started to laugh. It was so contagious I joined in and we laughed together for a few minutes. I loved the sound of her laugh.

"You are a unique guy aren't you?" she asked still giggling slightly. Something in her eyes told me she wasn't kidding but I didn't want to ruin the moment. I just smiled and said, "I'm one of a kind," Her eyes took on a distracted look so I asked her what was wrong. I turned and looked out the window to see what had caught her attetion. There stooda lone man near the front entrance. Even though I didn't know who he was I felt hatred for him instantly.

Students began to file into the room so Kyra and moved to our desks. But when the teacher entered he went straight over to Kyra and whispered something to her. All I heard was, "see you now...." When he had finished she stood and went to leave but shot a pleading look my way over her shoulder.

"Sensei, may I please go to the rest room?" I asked after she closed the door. The teacher looked at me angrily but didn't object when I ran out the door.

Who is the mystery man? Who wanted to talk to Kyra? You will find out next time!