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The Unforgetable Past

'Once upon a time… No. No that is no way to start this tale. You'll think this is a myth. But it's clearly not. It has elements of Myth-- Dragons. Elves. Witches and Wizards. And it has enchantments. To some people enchanting was a way of life. But others believed different. So, where to begin? Some say life is something to keep us busy. And some say life has no meaning. But some knew better and they believe life is earned… not given. They also believe life has meaning. But for one girl… there was none. Rayne Youkaimori was a 14-year old girl who went to KazeKumo High. She has lived with her Father, Sister (Aisuno) and Brother, (Tetzuka), since her mother died, 1 year ago. And this week would be marked as the 'Most Extraordinary week of her life' because this week was no ordinary week…

Today was the 13th of December, a cold and cloudy morning. And the memories of the previous year passed through Rayne's mind. The day of her Mother's death happened a year ago today. Rayne often thought back to that day and wondered if there was anything she could have done… but she knew there wasn't. The day of her mother's death was much like today. It was about 6am and Rayne had heard a strange noise coming from the living room. So she got up to see what it was. But what she saw terrified her.

(Flashback)

Her Mother was by the window, shaking and scared stiff. She was alive… but just barley. Rayne looked towards the middle of the room and saw her father lying motionless on the rug. Rayne ran to her Father's side and fell to her knees. Her father's eyes opened and she looked at Rayne. "Rayne--get Aisuno-- and run!" Rayne looked at her father. "But dad…" she said. Her eyes were full of tears. "Rayne,--take her--now!" Rayne couldn't breath, but she managed to say: "But Dad… what happened!" Rayne's father lifted a blood stained hand to his daughters face. She flinched. She hated blood. He father smiled. "You'll know soon enough…" he said as his hand slipped from his daughter's face… he had died. And she knew it. "Dad…" her eye's filled with tears. She knew she had to get Aisuno and run. But she knew her mother was still alive and she couldn't just leave her. She crawled over to her mother's side and looked around, searching for the one who did this. She looked at her mother. "Mom…" her mothers eyes opened. "Rayne… get Aisuno and go to the Hiroshima's house. Tell Mr. Hiroshima to call the police." Rayne's mother said as she closed her eyes. At that moment, Rayne knew what she had to do. She had to get Aisuno and run. She stood up and ran to Aisuno's room… but she wasn't there…

(End Flashback)

"Rae? Earth to Rae! Hello? Anyone in there?" Came a voice from behind. Rayne turned and saw Yusuki. "What?" she said without thinking. Rayne was wearing her normal White Tank-Top, Blue Jean Jacket and Blue Jeans. Her normal Dark Purple hair was down with her favorite moon hair clip that she got on her 13th birthday from Yusuki. Yusuki and Rayne were as close as brother and sister. "Are you ok?" Yusuki asked. "Yea…" Rayne answered. "I'm ok." His face showed a sign of worry. "It wasn't your fault Rae… you couldn't save him." "I was just thinking if I had gotten there sooner…" She said as her eyes swelled up with tears. "Rae... Don't cry…" Yusuki wrapped his arms around as she started to cry. It wasn't often that Rayne cried. "If I had just been there…" She said as she stopped crying. "Calm down Rae." Yusuki said. "Everything's going to be ok." She looked up at him. "I know…" somehow he always knew what she was thinking. " Come on Rae… I have an idea! Why don't we goto the gym…" Yusuki smiled. "The new one down the street?" Rayne asked with a smile. "It's open finally?" Yusuki nodded. "Yep!" he took a step towards her. "Race ya!" he yelled as he took of at a run. "Suki! I wasn't ready!" Rayne yelled as she raced off after him. A few blocks later Yusuki stopped suddenly. Rayne crashed into him and fell to the ground. "Suki, what…" Rayne asked but when she looked up, she knew why he stopped. Standing in front of them were four guys. No doubt, they were seniors from Taiyō High, Rayne could tell this because Taiyō students wear uniforms of gold and Red. Taiyō high was KazeKumo high's archrival. Taiyō and KazeKumo students despised one another. The first of the "Taiyō titans" as Rayne referred to them, had long blonde hair, he was named Spike. The second has short black hair and glasses, he was Kanēskō. As for the third and fourth… they were both bald. No doubt, they shaved their heads because Rayne remembered seeing them with scraggly brown hair last time… their names were Butch and Rascal. They were all close to 6 feet tall and very muscular. Rayne remembered saving Amozak Arabawuk from them once. Yusuki helped Rayne up and they both turned around to go around them… but they were surrounded. Spike spoke. "Where do you think you're going?" Rayne knew Spike was the leader. She looked at Spike. "It's none of your business where we're heading. But if you don't move I'll tell you where you'll be going." Spike laughed. He obviously didn't remember her. "Oh, lookie here boys. The little Freshman girl thinks she can beat us. Be careful my little Beauty. You don't want to break a nail." The others laughed. Rayne smirked. "The only thing I have to be careful of breaking is your neck." The others stopped laughing. They all looked at Spike. His eyes went from a intense blue to a blazing red. "What!" Rayne had a bit of a mouth. She always had to provoke a fight. "Oh, I'm sorry. Was that too complicated from you tiny brains to catch? Do I need to break it down for you?" she said with sarcasm. Yusuki stifled a laugh. The others were speechless. No one had ever talked like that to Spike. "Why you little…" Spike said as he took a step towards her. Yusuki stepped in front of Rayne. Rayne, of course, could handle herself, but Yusuki was like her older brother. No older brother would let their younger sister get into a fight. And neither would Yusuki. Spike smiled. "Oh how sweet. Protecting you girlfriend?" the others laughed. Yusuki blushed slightly and glared at Spike. "She's my best friend you idiot!" Spike snickered. "And you admit it?" that was all Yusuki could take. Before spike could say anything Yusuki kicked him in the chest. The force of the kick sent Spike into a tree. The others weren't laughing now. Kanēskō looked at spike, then to Rayne and Yusuki then back to spike. Butch and Rascal ran over to spike. "You ok boss? That looked like it hurt." Said Butch. Spike glared at Butch. "Shut up!" Spike stood up and looked at Rayne and Yusuki. Rayne and Yusuki could beat anyone they wanted. They had the strength and skills of professional fighters. Living Miyazaki, you needed to strong to survive. "Who are you!" Yusuki smiled. "I think you know who we are. And if not then one of your comrades should." Spike looked at his gang. Kanēskō was the one who spoke next. "That's Yusuki Hiroshima, and Rayne Youkaimori. Sophomores from KazeKumo high." Spikes mouth dropped open and his eyes widened. "Th-That's the KazeKumo Demons!" Spike turned his eyes back to Rayne and Yusuki. Yusuki was still smiling. Rayne grinned. Spikes face went pale. Kids often referred to Rayne, Adlai and Yusuki as 'The KazeKumo Demons' since they had put a guy and his comrades in the hospital… once. Spike about fell over. He took a few steps backwards. Rayne looked at him. "Where ya going?" she was still grinning. "Anywhere away from you!" he yelled as him and his comrades took of at a very fast run. Yusuki fell over laughing. "Those idiots!" Rayne looked at him. "What do you mean 'Idiots'?" Yusuki pointed to an open sewer. "Did they fall in!" Rayne started laughing. Yusuki stood up. he had tears in his eyes because of his laughter. He smiled at Rayne. "You ready to go?" Rayne smiled back "I am now." Yusuki wiped the tears from his eyes and started walking towards the gym. Rayne started to follow him but stopped. She turned her gaze left and saw a guy with silver hair. He was watching her. She blinked Once… and he was gone. Could it have been a trick of the light? No there was someone there. But where did he go? What did he want? And who was he?