A/N: Hello everyone. I know you're all probably wondering why I just updated every chapter I have posted. Please allow me to explain and I encourage you to read on. The first chapter has been rewritten. Not all of it. Just the first portion. I managed to make the intro more interesting and flow. I regret publishing this story before it was developed enough. Now that it is I will be continuing this story in the near future. The rest of the chapters have had the A/N's edited to a more appropriate text and I have added bars. I thank all of you who have been patient with me and were not willing to give up on this story. There is a lot more to go and I hope you all will stick around until the end.

Now then, please enjoy this chapter and I hope that you will continue reading when I update!

Chapter 4: First Fight

When we got to my house we found the door unlocked and m dad's bedroom window open. I know it might not sound like much, but in our neighborhood people try to break in once a month. The window was the other thing that threw me off because it was mid-winter outside. There was also a heavy layer of snow on the ground.

"Something isn't right." I muttered and Leenalee glanced at me questioningly. I touched the mark on my cheek as I felt it sizzle.

I opened the door to my house all the way before entering and heading for my stairs. The living room looked fairly normal, no chairs overturned, no back windows broken. I couldn't see around the corner to the sitting room or the kitchen but I was sure something was wrong.

We headed upstairs and I grabbed my carry on that I had used from the last trip to Florida and my duffel bag from gym class. I stuffed the duffel full on clothes before filling the other with other essentials and my mothers picture from my mirror. I showed Leenalee my picture.

"This was my mom. Though she's not with us anymore, I still love her." I said holding the picture close as though hugging it. Leenalee smiled briefly before we both stopped and looked at the door.

The ground suddenly shook and we both braced ourselves. I glared out my door and put my mother's picture in the pocket before taking off towards the stairs. Instead of going down I went up, to the third floor and the observatory. Yeah, my dad's work? An astronomer. He went to different countries frequently because of work.

I stopped at the top as another tremor came and a scream split through the air. I clenched my teeth as I took off once again, this time for his office. When I got there it felt like years before my eyes would actually focus on the scene before me. The akuma; a level two, stood over a man with chocolate brown hair and crimson eyes. The man on the ground was grounding out many profanities as he held his stomach.

I could only stare at the wound on his stomach. The man who had helped me grow up since I was little. Ever since my mother died. Tears I had kept out for so long sprang from my eyes. I ran over to my father, nearly tripping over something as I was blinded by tears. I dropped everything, including myself to my knees.

"Dad!" I screamed as soon as I could speak. Leenalee who had come running up after me was now fighting the level two. I could hear her grunts behind me as she fought. My dad shut his eyes as black stars spread over his face. "Dad no!" I cursed and shook his shoulders. "You can't leave me!" I screamed as an explosion went off behind us. My dad gave me a pained smiled and a husky chuckle.

"I'm sorry Yue... I promised your mother I would protect you." I choked on a sob as he coughed up blood. "Just remember..." His speech was getting more stressed and the stars were completely covering his body. "Aishiteru kitten."

"OTOSAN!" And his body turned to ash. My arms shook with fury and tears poured from my eyes as my fathers clothes slipped from my hands and onto the floor. He only used that nickname when he was truly serious and caring.

More crashing could be heard as I stood. My innocence came to life and pulsed as my shaking form turned to face the akuma. Fury burned in my eyes turning them a dull brown. I took aim, my arm as steady as a board. my pupil shrunk as I focused on my shot.

"Leenalee move!" I yelled and shot. Leenalee jumped into the air and out of the sky room. The arrows hit dead center of the pentacle that was on the akuma's stomach. The akuma turned it's head to look at me and then exploded. It's surprised face blown to bits.

Leenalee jumped down from the roof and I silently turned to look at my fathers remains. Tears no longer bore from my eyes. I dropped my head and clenched my fists.

"Rest in piece. Otosan." I muttered before turning away from the ashes and headed for the stairs again. "Let's go. I still have to get dad's journal." I said, my voice monotone.

When we got to the library I picked a book from the shelf. It was leather bound with a small lock that latched onto the outside. The cover looked old and the pages were yellowed, so I had to be careful when I was turning the pages before.

Leenalee peeked over my shoulder to inspect it as well. The book looked like something a witch would use when she read out spells. The only difference was the lock on the side. There was a brown feathered quill sprouting from the top. The book was four inches thick unlike a witches which was the equivalent of two Webster dictionaries. I put it in my uniform coat pocket, in the underside of my coat where it hung from my hip. I turned to Leenalee and sighed.

"Let me go get the stuff I dropped on the stairs and we'll leave." I looked back at my fathers ash. "There's nothing left for me here." I mumbled bitterly and moved to the next room- my room, so I could pack a few more things that I was planning on coming back for in the next month.

On the way to the train station we walked in silence. I carried my suit case with both hands in front of me. The tails of my trench flapping as I walked against the wind. Leenalee glanced at me every now and then with worry on her face.

"Yue are yo-"

"I'm fine Leenalee." I said with my head lowered, my bangs hiding my eyes. My hair created a halo of black around me.

On the train I looked out the window, silently watching the trees go by and following the path of small rivers and creeks. My father's book sat in my lap. I pet the semi-smooth cover absent mindlessly. My father's pained expression kept flowing into my head and as much as I tried to block it out, it just wouldn't. His gentle words made my ears ring.

I closed my eyes briefly as my fingers tapped his journal. A piano piece playing in my mind. High notes, low notes, all together in one piano piece. The piece went with a dance as well as a song. However the dance was not one you would ball dance to, it was with swords, with words, and with heart. A battling song. One you might think of when two brothers practice. Fierce but beautiful. At the end of the piece I laid my hands flat on the book.

"Mottemeisubeshi... Otosan." I whispered looking out over an ocean as we passed by. It was dark by now so all i could see was the moon reflecting off of the water, but I could still see it.

I could feel Leenalee's eyes on me the whole way back. I knew she was wondering what I had said but right now I was more concerned about getting away from everyone. As soon as we got back I made a B-line for my room, bags in hand, shoulders hunched.

"What's wrong with Yue?" I heard Allen great Leenalee.

'I'm not in the mood for talking.' I thought bitterly walking down the hall and into my bedroom. I dropped my duffel bag and gym bag on the ground and collapsed onto my bed. My father's journal was in the duffel that I had so lovingly dumped at my ass.

I closed my eyes as the world finally crashed down on my tired muscles. All of my family was gone. A giant boulder with the words "Deep Depression" in kanji came slamming down onto my back. I shoved my head into my pillow and screamed. I pounded my hands against the bed then stood up to yell curses at the open air. I continued to scream until my voice cut off and I coughed up blood because of my cold. After I was ready to pass out with fatigue I cried silently in the corner of my room. There was a knock on the door which brought me to immediate attention.

"Allen don't do it, she'll kill you!" Someone whispered. There was a dull thud and a low moan before someone answered.

"She's not like Kanda." Which I could clearly tell was Leenalee.

'The other was probably the stupid red head.' I thought blandly as I got up from my bed in the corner to answer the door. I wiped the tears from my eyes and reached for the door.

"I'm coming in." Allen said before he opened the door. Needless to say I didn't move away fast enough. The door smacked me in the face making me fall over. I cried out as it made contact and fell on my back. "Ah! Yue, I'm sorry!" Allen yelled kneeling next to me as I got into a kneeling position still holding my face with one hand.

"S-" I cut off rubbing my forehead. "Shit." I ground out glaring at him, my voice hoarse from screaming. I got to my feet and he followed in suit. Tears brimmed my eyes as I rubbed the red mark on my face. Allen's eyes widened.

"I'm so sorry Yue." He said reaching over to me and checking my forehead.

I backed up in surprise and tripped over my duffel bag. Falling backwards against the wall I stood staring at his cursed eye. Allen stared back, clearly shocked by my actions. In fact I was too. I don't know why I pulled back from his touch. I smiled awkwardly at him.

"It's fine." I whispered. "I'm fine." I said before bolting out the door. I ran down the corridor past Kanda. I needed to be away from people for now.

A/N: So how was this chapter? I hope you all enjoyed this and will continue reading. I need to type up chapter five again, but I will update this story sometime within the month. Please keep your eyes open! While you wait why not leave a comment below telling me your thoughts on this chapter? Did you hate it? Did you love it? Are you having a secret love affair with one of the characters? Please tell me in a review and remember to have a great day.

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