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Story10: The Hunt Begins

Somewhere in the spirit world where Hollows gather, appeared a strange and tremendous creature. Its shape and identity are unknown but his presence draws Hollows near the beast.

CREATURES THAT FEED ON SOULS! I HAVE ASKED YOU ALL HERE TO DO A JOB FOR ME! BRING ME A SOUL! NOT JUST ANY SOUL I REQUEST WITH THAT OF EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PURITY AND INNOCENCE! DO IT AND YOU WILL BE REWARDED WITH ALL THE SOULS YOU CAN DEVOUR TILL YOUR HEARTS ARE FILLED!

All the Hollows cheered in acceptance.

Meanwhile, Hisekcho and Hanreiki were enjoying weekend by taking a walk at the park.

Hisekcho: HanHan have I ever told about the time I was in love?

Hanreiki looked at her questionably.

Hisekcho: It was a long time ago when I was eight. My mom was going back and forth jobs trying to keep a roof over our heads and I was at school my nose always in a book. I always read because I was always sad and I used books as an escape for my sadness. Anyway, one day I saw this boy. He was bigger and stronger than the other kids and he always push around someone he didn't like. I would watch him walk around from the corner of my eye and I sort of had a crush on him even though the other kids said unkind things about him and wanted to beat him up. So one day I decided to take the alleyway after school because I knew that's the route he always takes to go home. I'd figure if I just "accidently" bump into him, I would use that as an excuse to bring up a conversation. So I waited for him to arrive and when he did, I initiated my plan. I walked toward him head down, book held across my head. The more I walked toward him, the more anxious I got. But I was determined to tell him how I felt. So I bumped into him and fell to ground. I immediately apologized.

Hisekcho: Um can I please know your name?

He said nothing just stood silently and glared at me.

Hisekcho: Well I would like to know the person who I'm apologizing to. I've seen you around a couple of times, but we've never met. I- I'm Hisekcho, you must be new around he-

Then he punched me in the face.

Boy: Next time don't get in my way!

I've never felt such pain in all my life. I started crying. It just wasn't the punch but the fact that my life wasn't going to get any better. Days after that happened, I sat in my usual spot more into my book than ever sadder than ever. Then he came towards me. I looked up and cowered figuring he was going to hit me again. But instead...

Boy: I'm sorry I hit you.

I couldn't believe it. I thought he was faking, but I could tell his apology was sincere, straight from the heart.

Boy: Here you could use it as a bookmark if you want.

He handed me a red and white dahlia. It was the most beautiful flower I've ever seen.

Hisekcho: Thank y- huh?

Hisekcho: He was gone and every time I tried to approach him after that he would just avoid me. I guessed that he didn't want to be thanked and still felt sorry for what he did. Ever since that day I decided to not read out of sadness, but read for good things as well like hope and enjoyment even though sometimes I cry when I reach a very emotional part. I always kept that flower he gave me. I attached it to my own bookmark along with other things that are precious to me and that changed my life in a good way.

She showed Hanreiki the bookmark. It had a picture Hisekcho and Hanreiki together when they were in middle school right next to a family picture of Hisekcho, her mother, her step-father, and her step-grandmother. And on the other side was the flower that was given to Hisekcho by the boy. It was beautiful with purple and white petals that blend naturally together.

Suddenly a huge creature slammed on the earth sending Hisekcho and Hanreiki flying as they screamed.

Hollow: Ha! So I've finally found you! Time for my reward!