Chapter 1

He let out a sigh, as his hair was blown by the wind, and his eyes sparkled under the moonlight, his hands hidden in the pockets of his blue pants.

He knew it was wrong to come here where he could be bring a lot of events such as the people had never known to exist outside his true nature.

"They're so lucky to live in a normal life." he muttered as he looked down at the school grounds in which later on would be filled with throngs of students.

And a flash never ceased to appear as what his mere presence could bring to such an environment.

An environment in which he don't belong but tried to fit in.

He bit his lip as he pictured numerous broken and dead bodies of students laid on the grounds.

Something which his past could only bring upon its wake.

"I shouldn't be here," he said to himself in frustration as he grabbed his hair. "I could possibly put them all in danger for who I am."

But a voice at the back of his head tells him that no one knows he was here. And that he should live this life for he chose this for his own.

That he doesn't have to fear the danger that would soon come knocking on his door if he wasn't careful enough.

He let out a deep sigh as he looked up at the sky, his eyes staring at the dark clouds which were slowly starting to be surrounded by color.

And for a while, he couldn't help but be astounded with the power of nature and how he, as a human who never seemed to enjoy the frivolities of such relaxed state because of what he is.

But feel that everything happens in its own way.

"Nature has its own course, " a voice spoke and he turned to see a short blond haired woman with green eyes wearing a white long sleeve dress, standing behind him, a gentle smile on her face. "Just us humans do."

He couldn't place where he had seen her before, and he had a nagging feeling that he knew her somehow. The wind blew h3r hair around her face as they kept staring at each other.

He was lost for words as he couldn't understand.

"Who-" he started to ask.

The woman shook her head and walked towards him, her feet barely touching the cold floor, the hem of her dress trailing on the ground after her.

He stood, shocked as she settled beside him and looked down at the exact place he was looking at awhile ago. Her hand slipping through the wires placed as a barrier.

He watched her for a little while as he tried to remember where he had seen her before, but nothing comes to mind.

The woman let out a sigh then turned to look at him, her eyes bearing a striking resemblance to his own, but he still couldn't picture where she came from, let alone remember.

The woman strained a smile as she reached out a hand to touch his face, her fingers brushing against his cheek, like the kiss of the wind.

He would've expect that she was cold for she was an apparition that he couldn't comprehend but it was the complete opposite.

Her touch was filled with warmth, like basking under the rays of the rising sun. The wind blowed softly, and her scent was brought with it, straight towards him as it wafted and tickled his nose.

There was a flicker of memory, and as soon as it appeared, it disappeared.

"You shouldn't worry." the woman assured him softly, her hand patting his cheek. "The lives that you unknowingly swore to protect will be kept safe because of you."

He started to protest. It was plain ridiculous! He came here to wallow in self regret not to be cheered up by some woman.

"How could you say that?" he demanded as he stepped away from the woman. "I'm completely powerless! It was because of me why-"

He stopped as he couldn't bring himelf to say it. He had sworn never to speak of it again.

The woman was unfazed by his actions, she continued looking at him with sadness and pity.

He shook his head. "You're wrong. I should've listened when I got the chance."

The woman shook her head. "If you had, would it have been any different?" she asked, then looked at him. "Will the pain you ever feel would cease?"

He was at loss as he couldn't think of what to say to her. Clearly she was right. He would just continue berating himself for something he couldn't control.

"Then...what should I do?" he asked her as he collapsed to his knees, his eyes on the woman.

She walked towards him, her dress swaying with her movements as she knelt down beside him, and wrapped her transparent arms around him, not saying anything at all.

Silence is sometimes better to offer than words.

"You have to be strong, " she murmured as she placed her chin on top of his head, "and know that you're not alone. Not in this endeavour."

He let his tears fall towards the ground, as he couldn't keep it any longer than he should have.

The woman continued comforting him, with all the best that she could do in her form. She couldn't help but regret that she couldn't touch him the way she wanted to.

After a few minutes of self-mutilation, he stood up and wiped the tears from his eyes. The woman looked at him, wondering what he was going to say next.

"I shouldn't let fear control me." he told himself and then looked at the woman, who has her hands on her sides. "Pray tell, how can I...how can I rise above all of this?" he asked, his voice strained.

"For that...you must find the answer within yourself." she answered. "And only you will know."

"Thank you."

The woman smiled, bigger this time. "It is I who should thank you...for once since my death, I have never felt so alive."

He nodded. Then held out his hand, a sign of gratitude. She took it in hers and looked at him.

"Remember, you have the strength to face whatever is to come." she reminded him. "And regret will not get you anywhere."

"A pleasant time talking with you." she told him.

"Is this a-"

She shook her head, the smile still on her face. "Don't say it. There's no such thing as a goodbye."

He nodded.

"Be safe." she added as she touched his cheek, her warmth spreading through him. "And know that I'll always be here."

He watched as she faded away. Her face then her body disappeared as the sun made its way across the sky.

He couldn't help but feel a smile creep onto his face. "I'm sure you will." he said to the wind.

And for once, he could her hear tinkling laugh before she completely disappeared. With a smile, he went back to where he came from.

It will be a new day. And he's ready to face it.