Disclaimer: I do not own Noir.Opening lyrics are from "Cloud nine" by Evanescence. Nope, I don't own Amy Lee or her band. Story is rated T. Rating may go higher as story progresses.

"The Weight Of The World"

If I fall and all is lost, with no light to lead the way-

Remember that all alone is where I belong..

Present-

She stood among the ruins of the place that once was her home. Blood trickled down her face from the cut above her eye, as her breath came in ragged gasps. Her heart pounded wildly as she pointed her gun at the other woman- her finger paused against the trigger...

The blonde looked at her calmly as she quickly pointed her gun on her in return. As the younger girl stared back at her, she noted how the Corsican woman's eyes no longer sparkled, instead they were empty of any love or warmth that she once saw reflected there for her. Now her gaze was cold- so cold that it made the Japanese girl shiver in fear.

Inside her head was an awful roaring sound, and she knew that the darkness inside her was waiting there to claim her. For she was darkness; darkness born of darkness. But when she had been loved by her, she realized she could shine.

But not anymore...

The game was finally over..

"Did you ever love me, Mireille?" she whispered, as she blinked back the tears that were blurring her vision. (Had their love only been an illusion? Had everything been a lie? )

Mireille's eyes flashed dangerously as she glared at the younger woman. "What does that matter now?" she answered coldly, her face a beautiful and unreadable mask. "It's over, Kirika. It's time to end this."

She felt a jolt of pain at Mireille's words and lowered her gun as the roaring inside her head became overwhelming. Suddenly the pain faded as the familiar coldness returned and the darkness surrounded her and mercifully took over. Kirika quickly aimed her gun back on the blonde woman. Her only thought was –

( Why did it have to come to this?)

Then she narrowed her eyes and pulled the trigger...

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Chapter 1 - "Illusions in our Heads"

A/n- This is only the opening introduction so that's why it's so short. The first "real" chapter will be posted shortly. Please give me some feedback- constructive critism and grammar tips welcome! No flames please.

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