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"Ashiya! Good practice today your a great addition to the team." Yelled Mizuki's coach as she walked off the track. "I knew you'd join the team eventually, better late than never I always say."

As she jogged off the track, Sano called for her. " Ashiya, I probably won't make it for dinner, could you buy me a plate of shrimp and rice and leave it in the room for me?" he asked.

"Sure, I'll be sure to keep it nice and hot for you, would you like anything to drink with that?"

"Um... water please. Oh, and don't wait up."

"Ok Sano, see ya later!"

Mizuki turned and walked towards the school dorms to change for dinner.

Mizuki shut and lock the door, set Sano's food down and gathered her pajama's to put on after her bath.

After finishing her homework a knock sounded at the door, followed by "Ashiya, you have a call from home."

'Hope there's nothing wrong. Normally they just send a letter...' Mizuki thought with apprehension.

Mizuki opened the door and exited the room, nodding her head in thanks she silently walked towards the front office.

"Hello?" Mizuki spoke into the phone.

"Mizuki, it's me Shizuki."

"Big brother! How are you? Is there anything special you wanted to talk about?" questioned Mizuki.

"Um... actually, I'm sorry Mizuki but... Mom and Dad found out your secret. You have to come home right away."

"What..how? How could this happen?! Just when Sano and I were getting closer..."

"No!!!!! I'm staying here in Japan, where I belong! I'm finally getting into the groove of things here, and nowthey want me to come home?! I'm a senior, a third year student! Do you know what that means Shizuki?! I'm graduating! So, no I'M NOT LEAVING!"

"I understand that Mizuki, if this was up to me I'd let you stay... but it's not. Dad totally blew a fuse when he found out , it's like he had another personality. His face was nearly purple and mom passed out! Mizuki they're our parents and we have to abide by their rules." Mizuki thought about what Shizuki said and thought 'He has a point...' "Listen", Shizuki continued, "Please just pack up your bags and call me when you reach the airport."

The dial tone was the signal for Mizuki to hang up. With that, Mizuki slowly walked to her dorm. She could smell the salt in the air as tears gathered in her eyes.

'I must not let Sano see me cry,' she thought as she brushed the tears from her eyes.
As she opened the door and walked in, she was over run by all the memories that the room held.

Mizuki once again felt the hot tears began to spill. Sano, who was eating turned to greet her, but stopped upon seeing her tears.

" Mizuki... what's wrong? " Sano questioned.

"It's nothing, I swear." Mizuki whispered while trying to smile. 'I got to stop crying..'

"Sano I'm going to sleep now."

Mizuki sighed 'I don't feel like starting small talk. Because if i do talk i'll end up telling you I'm leaving and I just want to leave without a scene.'

"Ok. Goodnight, remember we have a track meet tomorrow morning seven o'clock sharp."

"Sleep well Sano." Mizuki dragged herself to her bed , and slipped under the covers.

'I can't believe it's over, of all times for someone to find out' she laughed quietly ' I knew it was to good to be true. Regional,Graduation among other important events were right around the corner and now I'll miss them all. '

'But most of all I'll miss you Sano' she cringed in pain as she felt her heart collapse

Her tears were coming at full speed now, it was like someone opened a dam and the water continually rolled down her face.

'Sano...' She thought as she fell in to a dark slumber.

Mizuki moaned as she rolled over. Her egg clock told her it was 1:15 AM.

The memories of yesterday replayed in her mind. 'I have to get some fresh air.'

After checking to see if sano was asleep, she pulled on her shoes and tiptoed to the door. After quickly shuting the door, she ran towards the school exit.

Upon exiting she walked to Yujiro's dog house. "Come on boy, let's go for a walk." She giggled as yujiro sniffed her when she clipped the leash on.

Yujiro let out a loud bark when mizuki pulled the leash
"Shh, Yujiro you don't people to hear us." Mizuki skipped into a light jog and Yujiro soon followed.

"This is the last time we'll walk together, boy." Mizuki said with a sad smile. Yujiro look up as if to ask why. "My parents found out and now i have to go back home." Mizuki answered his silent question.

Mizuki contiued to talk to Yujiro as they walked. Mizuki didn't really pay attention to where they were headed. She just let her feet carry her where they may, while she thought about her mishaps.

Mizuki heared a faint growl from Yujiro. "What is it boy" She asked

He growled again and took a step forwad, this caused mizuki to look up. They were in a small dark alley and there stood two teenaged boys talking loudly and walking towards them. Both were tall and medium built. One had brown hair the other black.

'Man I must be really out of it, I didn't even hear them...'

"Just ignore them boy, they're not a threat to us." Mizuki said as she comforted the dog.

Mizuki slowly started to walk again, only to be stopped by one of boys.

" Hey! Aren't you the star runner from Osaka high's track team ?"

"Umm... Yes." she replied meekly.

"What are you doing out here so late, aren't you runnig aganist us tomorrow ?"

"So you're from Tokyo High's track team? Well in that case could ask you the same thing." Mizuki countered hotly.

"Hey, no need to be rude, you little punk!" The black haired boy boomed, while taking two paces forward.

Mizuki unconsciously pushed herself closer to the wall.

"Tashin are you thinking what I'm thinking?" the boy with brown hair asked.

" Yep! If the star runner from the other team were to somehow get injured we could win regionals," the black-haired boy answered.

Mizuki pushed her way from the wall. "Tokyo High is just full of cheaters, isn't it?" Mizuki said trying to sound brave

"Oh. Your going to get it now, don't you ever insult our school!!" Dasuki said.( Tashin is the black haired boy and Dasuki is the brown haired boy)

Daisuki tried to grab her arm, but Mizuki doggged at the last minute.

Mizuki started to run, only to be grabbed by her hair. Mizuki turned to her captor, Tashin, and spit in his face.

"Son of a bitch!" Tashin yelled as he pushed Mizuki on the ground. Then sat on top of her.

Yujiro joined in the fight by jumping on Tashin and biting his arm.

"Arrrgh!!" Tashin screamed. His scream was soon followed by a loud yelp.

Yujiro eyes closed as he hit the ground.

'Yujiro!' Mizuki screamed internaly. She looked up and saw daisuki with a large glass bottle in his hand, which he used to club Yujiro in the head.

"Stupid dog. Now where were we?"

"YOU BASTARD!!" Mizuki yelled. Forgetting she was outnumbered 2-to-1, Mizuki started to rush Daisuki, which started a series of mortal errors.

"Hey, where do you think you're going?!" As Tashin said the last words, he grabbed the back of Mizuki's shirt. If she had been clear-headed, she would've spun under his arm and given him an uppercut... but she was far from a calm train of thought. Her's had derailed a while back. So Mizuki jumped forward as if she were doing the long jump.

Another mistake.

Her momentum had been too strong for the shirt she was wearing and it ripped easily from her body. Unfortunately, when she dressed earlier, she had forgotten to zip up the zipper of her vest. When she landed, Daisuki paused, cocked his head to the side, blinked twice, then said with an evil grin, "Dude, he's a she!!"

Quicker than Mizuki could blink, Tashin had her in a Hammerhead Lock.

"Mmmmmm...she looks tasty,man. Especially from the back!" Tashin commentented . "Go ahead, cop a feel!!" Mizuki started to stuggle futilely." "DON'T YOU DARE!" she screamed. Daisuke, cruelly ignoring her, cupped a breast in each hand. It wasn't enough for him.

Mizuki went crazy trying to get out of this situation and go home. She could only struggle to try and get free. Then Mizuki thought, 'Why not call for help?' "SOMEBODY HELP ME!!!Daisuke reacted first."Shut up, bitch!!" He punched her in the stomach to try and silence her. It didn't work too well."Uggh... SOMEONE, PLEASE!!!" Tashin tried this time. "Hey, we said shut..UP!!" With the last word, he slammed his elbow against Mizuki's head, which proved to be much more effective. Mizuki already felt herself losing consciousness. With a final burst of effort, she gave a bloodcurdling scream to attract someone to help her.NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

With that, she drifted into nothingness, forever a tattered shell of who she was.

First off with the Akito thing; that was the name I had for Mizuki's father before I knew either of Mizuki's parent's names. And with that, I say, Read & Review!!