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Shiro Tenshi
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Yuna and her mother were having breakfast behind a huge table in the dining room. Yuna started to peal a grape when Harold brought in the mail. With the newspaper there was a letter with a black envelope. Isabella opened it without looking the receiver. Yuna didn't turn her attention on it and continued eating.
After reading few lines Isabella looked Yuna and held out the dark letter in front of her. "Yuna, I believe it's for you." She said. Yuna looked surprised, she had never received a letter. Yuna grabbed it with excitement and started to read the words written is silver ink.
Yuna Osaka
I'm happy to notify, that you are expected to the Naiteki Taira School to start your training. My message was delayed because of the research I had to do. I await you today at 6, there will be a carriage to transport you to the temple.
May I remind you that Naiteki tiara School is not a prison. Visits to home are allowed and parents can see their children when needed. Personal effects and clothes are allowed but during training all students are asked to wear a uniform. We expect that students know manners and abide by the rules.
Auron Akimoto
Yuna raised her eyes from the letter. She was filled with very mixed emotions. In one hand she wanted to go but in the other she wanted to stay. Isabella noticed it. "So, what do you say? Are you going?" She asked. Yuna stayed silent. "You don't have to answer, you have plenty of time to think it over…" Isabella said with a kind smile. "No, I want to go…I think." Yuna said hesitating. "So what's the problem?"
Yuna looked down. "I'm not sure if I can make it. Maybe I'm too old or I haven't prepared myself. Maybe the other kids won't like me and Ill feel lonely all the time…" She said. Isabella laughed. "Yuna, where did you get ideas like that. No one will ever dislike you and I'm sure you will be just fine. Don't worry, it may be fun. You don't know before you try it out, now wont you?"
Yuna was a bit happier. "Ok, now finish you breakfast." Isabella said and started to read the newspaper.
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Yuna had gone to her room packing her things. She looked around the room collecting most precious things but there weren't many. On the shelves next to the porcelain dolls were reference books, schoolbooks and some fairytales she really liked. Next to her bed were numerous toys, dolls, teddy-bears, a rocking horse and all sets a girl could dream of. They were all forgotten.
The most beautiful thing Yuna had was on her dresser. It was a musical box, it played a silent sad song and a graceful ballerina danced in the middle. Yuna placed it to the case carefully between towels. She also took some paper to draw, her diary and her favourite book. Her clothes and shoes were already packed.
The sun shined in from the balcony doors. Yuna walked closer and looked out. The cliffs edges looked golden in the sun. She sighted and closed the doors. She was ready to leave.
Yuna walked to the door and closed it without looking back. Isabella was waiting her on the stair and they walked to the front door together. Isabella took out a small blue box. "Yuna, I wanted to give you this. It was grannies, I wore it in my wedding. I want you to have it- special jewel for a special girl." Isabella said handing the box to Yuna. Yuna smiled to her mother and hugged her.
"Have fun then…" Isabella whispered when they let go of each other. Yuna pushed the door handle down and stepped out. There was a carriage waiting for her. Harold dealt with the luggage when Yuna sat inside.
The carriage started to ride, Isabella waved to Yuna. When Yunas home was out of sight she opened the box Isabella had given her. It was silver necklace with a flower and two buds attached to a Y-shaped pendant. Yuna recognised it from her parents wedding photos. She carefully took it out and attached it around her neck.
Yuna sat in the carriage looking out of the window. Excitement was filling her. She was imagining how her new home would look like, new friend she would have and what she would learn.
The ride seamed to take hours. The sun was rolling closer to night when the carriage was riding on the twisty and narrow road. Finally Yuna saw the castle stone walls with its towers and ornamented widows.
The carriage stopped in front of the massive door. The coachman opened the door for Yuna and helped her out. Yuna was eyeing the castle. From close it didn't look much bigger than her house but there was a weird aura around it. Suddenly Yuna felt warm and comfortable – it was a good feeling.
The coach drove off and Yuna took her case. She walked to the door but someone opened it for her. It was a tall mysterious man with a dark robe. He looked scary at first but then he smiled. "Welcome, Yuna. Exactly on time." He pulled the door fully open so Yuna could walk in.
Yuna looked around. There were many candles and torches lighting the room. A red carped covered the wooden stair that leaded up. There were some weapons on the walls.
"My name is Auron Akimoto and this is Naiteki Taira." The man spoke. "I'll show you to your room. You may need some conformation. I'm sure your roommates can answer all your questions you're afraid to as now." Auron said and went up the stair with Yunas case. Yuna followed him looking around with curious. There she saw pictures and statues she didn't understand. In many places there were writings in a different language.
Auron leaded Yuna to the third floor to the left wing. At the end of the hallway he opened the last door. Yuna stepped in and saw 4 beds separated with silky curtains, the same fabric covered the windows. There was a table and a chair next to every bed. In front of every bed there was a chest with metal ornaments. Between the windows stood a slender willow. Auron placed Yunas case on the right corner bed.
"The others will return soon. Meanwhile you can settle down and make yourself at home. We can leave all the questions to tomorrow. Now I have to go to a lesson." Auron said and made a small bow before leaving the room.
Yuna was standing in the middle of the room baffled. She slowly walked to her bed and found a bracelet made of beads on her pillow. She put it around her wrist and started to unpack. She arranged her things to the chest and just when she closed the cover the door was opened.
3 girls stepped in. They all went silent for a while when they saw Yuna but in a second they walked closer to greet the new arrival. "Heya, I'm Rikku Takara. Pleased to meet you." The girl with a messy blond ponytail and green eyes said first and bowed. She looked very cheerful and energetic. "This is Lulu Ishida and Paine Kyoto." Rikku said referring to the other girls. Lulu looked very calm and experienced. Her long black hair was tied with a band behind her head. Paine's silver hair was cut short. Both girls had red eyes. They to bowed to Yuna and she thought it would be polite to bow them back.
"So what's your name?" Rikku asked. "Oh, Im Yuna, Yuna Osaka." She said with a quivery voice. "Oh, there is no reason to be afraid, Yuna. We are friends right?" Rikku said and looked at Lulu and Paine who nodded. Yuna smiled. "Thank you for the bracelet." Yuna said. "The beads are for good luck." Rikku said and pulled Yuna sitting next to her on Yunas bed. "So, Yuna. What's your story? How did you get in here?" Lulu asked sitting the other side of her and Paine took the chair.
"Well…um…there was an accident with my father and after it he died. After the funeral I remember I was in my room not talking to anyone. That's what I remember. My mother told me that one night I wanted to kill myself on a cliff but something happened. I summoned someone who saved me from falling to death. Well, at least that's what she told me…" Yuna said.
"So, you're a summoner then?" Paine asked. "I red something about it…"
"Sensei Auron said to me it's an ancient gift but in a way it's similar to Kurai Fenikkusu." Lulu said confusing Yuna. "It's my speciality – a complicated thing." She explained.
"What about you?" Yuna asked. "Well, when I was 2 years old I set myself on fire…I played with a candle and then I held the flames on my palm. And when I was almost 3 I found a dead bird but somehow I brought it back to life." Lulu said. "I don't remember it myself but my granny almost had a heart attack when she saw me playing with a new toy." She laughed.
"We were playing catch on my 4th birthday when I somehow managed to float myself on the roof. And then I had a funny thing with kitchen knives to and that I remember. Mostly the look on my fathers face when he caught me…" Rikku said picturing something to her. "Was he mad?" Yuna asked. "No, he was surprised when I was hacking carrots…in the air!"
"And you, Paine." Yuna asked. "When I was 8 or 9 our house was robbed. The burglars were aggressive and they attacked my parents first. When they came to my room I started to fight them. On of the man went to a coma…"
"Im sorry about your parents…" Yuna whispered. "Thank you…"Paine said looking away and Rikku decided to change the subject. "We are late for dinner. Come Yuna, we'll introduce you to the others.