AN: Hi, I'm soooooooooo sorry that I've updated late! Forgive me? Anyway, because I haven't updated I'm going to give you two chapters today! I've been very busy and I haven't been well! I hope you enjoy this chapter! Enjoy! (O^_^)O

Italics: Flashbacks

DISCLAIMER: I NOT OWN -MAN

The day that my family were killed? If I remember correctly it was when I was around 12... Just like any normal day.

My eyes glazed over as I recalled that fateful night...

' "Oh Yuu-chan, have you had your bath yet?-"

"Shut up! Don't call me that! And as a matter of fact I have had my bath, so leave me alone." I growled as I turned to face my adoptive father Tiedoll.

Tiedoll pouted as he spoke "Yuu-chan! Don't be so mean to your father. Anyway, I have a present for you!"

Interested in this 'present', I raised an eyebrow "Go ahead, I'm listening."

"Come! Follow me it's in the living room" He cheered as he ran towards the living room. I followed.

"Now, because I know you're interested in martial arts, katana's and all that samurai stuff. I got this specially made for you." He went over to the couch and reached behind it. My eyes widened in awe as I realised its shape and cloth casing. "A katana. A real one. Keep this with you so you can protect yourself from those things you fear the most, be that man or beast."

I let one of my genuine smiles surface as he place the katana in my hands and a single word slipped from my mouth.

"Mugen"

I slid Mugens cloth casing off to reveal a katana with complex designs on its hilt and scabbard.

I stared in fascination as I drew the blade. I quickly sheathed Mugen and thanked Tiedoll.

"T-thank you very much for this Tiedoll, I'll treasure it always." I spoke whilst pulling the drawstring of the cloth case, putting away Mugen.

"No problem Yuu-chan, I just wanted to get you a little something. After all, you have been working hard on your training. Keep it up!" He said as a cheesy grin spread itself across his face.

"I will, I'll make it up to you. I promise-" I shouted as I ran towards my room, Mugen in hand.

"-there's no need Yuu-chan! Think of it as an early Christmas present!" I stopped just outside my bedroom door.

"I'm definitely going to pay you back, that is one of my morals! Goodnight Tiedoll." I spoke with a sense of pride as I made my way into my room.

"Goodnight my little Yuu-chan!" Tie dolls voice just about made it to my ears as I closed my door.

Lying in bed, sleep had yet to overtake me.

I don't know why but tonight feels... Off? If that's the word I'm looking for, honestly, it's been over four hours since I came to bed.

I turned around to face my digital clock. Those red numbers displaying the time 02:30 am. Those damn red numbers, taunting me. On a Sunday night of all times. I have school tomorrow but those numbers... Mocking me, dancing around on their mini LCD screen.

My mind runs back to a few hours prior, when Tiedoll had given me Mugen.

I could I pay him back? I'm still a child and haven't got any money myself. I can't ask Marie or Daisya because that's not me paying him back... Maybe if I-

'CRASH'

My eyes shot open from my daydreaming state.

What was that?! It's probably Daisya trying to sneak a midnight snack again, doesn't he ever learn?

I waited a few minutes to see if I could hear anything else... 'Tap Tap Tap'

Footsteps. Yeah, it's Daisya. He's done really well trying to cover his steps up, downside is the crash from before.

I got up out of bed and grabbed Mugen. I walked over to my door and silently slipped it open.

I'm gonna teach him a lesson. Last time he ate my soba just in spite of me, so this is my

Checking for any signs for Daisya on the corridor, I crept out from my room and started to diligently make my way down towards the kitchen.

Passing the living room nearby I heard voices whisper. Eavesdropping, I unexpectedly identified the voices of two different people.

Daisya... And Marie? No, impossible. Marie wouldn't sneak out of his room after curfew.

"Shhh Al, they could of heard us!" Some whispered.

Now interested, I glanced carefully around the corner to the living room. Stood there were two people dressed completely in black.

"I-I'm sorry, I'm quite nervous. I-"

"Shit" I gasped.

Fucking robbers!-

"Al, quiet... Did you hear something then?" Said the taller one of the two.

"Erm... No." Replied the smaller.

Woah, these must be kids... About my age too. Why would they want to break in this house?

I've got to get Tiedoll anyway, this is something serious I can't take care of.

I turned back towards the corridor our bedrooms are and made my way to Tiedolls room.

Silently creeping, I suddenly slipped on something on the floor.

"Fuck!"

Realising I shouted I clamped my hand down over my mouth. I looked up to see my hand was covered in a white, sticky, cold liquid.

Seeing my hands covered in, a sweet smell wafted off of it. Suddenly a figure loomed over me.

"Kanda? What are you doing?" I looked up to see Daisya with a tub of vanilla ice cream and a spoon sticking out of his mouth.

"What the fuck Daisya, your stupid ice cream is leaking! I've just slipped on it!" I whispered/ shouted.

"You should watch where your going then shouldn't you!" He argued/whispered back. "Why are we whispering anyway?"

"Oh shit, yeah. Daisya there are-" My mind went blank as Daisya pulled me behind him. Surprised, I looked at him. He had his back turned to me and was glaring at something.

I looked past him only to see the two suspicious people from before standing in front of him.

I SHALL POST ANOTHER CHAPTER! I think this is about to get down to business. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this chapter! I would love for you to carry on reading my story but its a bit awkward writing this because I told my sister I'm writing a story on fanfiction and she found me! I told her 'My pen name has the word beansprout in Japanese in it' so she searches it up on google and finds me :/ Please R&R -Tash O(^_^O)