Hey guys, I am alive so don't kill me. My internet is down and I am at my library to update the next few chapters for you. So you better enjoy it.

DICLAIMER: I own nothing but Rin...and Choji.

Chapter 4: Lost Days and White Future

Yuki stared at Uzuki-kun in surprise. He didn't expect to find him on the school roof.

He hurried towards him," Uzuki-kun, where are the children?"

"Look. They're over there."

Yuki ran to where his so called friend was pointing. He found the two girls tied up next to each other asleep.

"What is this?" He started untying them," Who would do such a thing?"

"I'll help you."

"Thank you."

"Just kidding", he sang as he pulled out a large knife and pointed it at Yuki.

"Uzuki-kun! What are you doing?"

"You're going on and on about Uzuki-kun, but who the hell is he", he demanded as he swung the knife at Yuki. Yuki dodged it and backed away in surprise.

"Ah. What a shame. He dodged it. This body's just too slow."

"You're not Uzuki-kun."

He looked up at Yuki from his examination of his 'host'," That's what I've been telling you. What are you, stupid?"

"Duras…"

"So then you can tell, huh", he asked as he removed the glasses. He started floating up as he changed form. Now he had purple hair, pointy ears, sharp teeth, and tattoos.

"My name is Bayu. I am a Duras, as you said. But I'm no lowly lesser demon. I'm a Mid-Villain."

"A Mid-Villain?"

He landed on top of the little entrance building," What, you don't know? We Duras have ranks. The lowest are known as Nidatorehi. Then there are Mid-Villains. Above them are the Opasts. How did you recognize me as a Duras, not knowing that much… You're no ordinary human, are you?"

~XxThexLostxGiouxX~

I paused in my running when I sensed Yuki in danger. He was with a powerful Duras. I narrowed my eyes in anger. They weren't going to get him as long as I had anything to say about it.

I started running again, this time with a know destination.

Several Duras spotted me and gave chase. I looked back with new fear, but kept running. Their growls filled the air as they grew closer every second.

~XxThexLostxGiouxX~

"Well, that just makes my job easier", the Mid-Villain stated as he stood. "It seems you cause all kinds of problems for us, so I've been asked to kill you. By Reiga-sama!"

Dozens of knives cam hurdling towards Yuki, who didn't seem to care.

"YUKI!"

Yuki was tackled by Tsukumo, who barely made it in time. The two rolled out of danger as knives hit the roof after them.

Tsukumo knelt by Yuki with his gun trained on the Mid-Villain.

"Tsukumo-kun", Yuki said in surprise.

"How brave", the Duras commented. "Now that I think about it, I recall there are some reckless idiots among the humans. You're a Zweilt Guardian of Giou, aren't you?"

~XxThexLostxGiouxX~

"I'm nearly there! But this…" A white light came out of nowhere.

The Duras sneaky up behind Toko, and the ones in front of her, were destroyed. They exploded in millions of shiny pieces.

Toko looked behind her to see Zess. The bright light was fading away on Zess' hand that was outstretched towards the omit Duras.

"Zess.", she exclaimed in shock. He held an expressionless mask, but Toko could clearly see that he was pissed off.

Toko suddenly gasped as she looked towards the school," Tsukumo!"

~XxThexLostxGiouxX~

"Tsukumo-kun! What's wrong, Tsukumo-kun", Yuki asked as he held his friend.

On his neck was a long cut that look infected. Dark, angry marks were spreading away from it. It was a sure sign of infection or poisoning.

"Is this…"

"He'll die soon", the Duras said. "But don't worry. You won't have to suffer. 'Cause I'll kill you, as well."

The Duras lifted a hand and shot a bolt of blue energy. An explosion occurred on the roof, rising dust and debris. The Duras laughed as he floated down.

"Now I'll become an Opast, too. Piece of cake-huh?"

Energy was forming behind the dust," What the-"

A giant gust of wind blasted at the Duras. When everything began to settle down, the Duras saw the cause.

Zess stood with an arm outstretched towards the Duras. He was in front of Yuki and the others.

Toko was kneeling by Tsukumo and cradling him to her chest. He was gasping through the pain as the poison from the blade spread through his body.

"Zess-san", Yuki exclaimed.

"Are you alright?"

"Hia. We just need to get him to a hospital."

"It's pointless…No ordinary doctor can heal that wound. All he can do is await death", the Duras stated.

"I just need to kill you."

"Huh?"

"If you die, the wound will cease spreading", Zess stated. "A Giou physician should be able to handle the rest."

"What? Don't get ahead of yourself. I'm a Mid-Villain-"

"Don't worry", Zess said as energy formed around him. "I'll destroy you in one blow."

~XxThexLostxGiouxX~

I felt energy surges on the school roof. One was growing rapidly; I recognized it as Zess.

I screamed when a Duras managed to trip me up. I fell hard, my chin smacking against the ground. The Duras dug his claws and teeth into my leg.

Another pained scream escaped my sore throat. More Duras hurried towards me as I laid there in a vulnerable state. My blood was being drained at a frightening pace.

Tears flooded down my cheeks and another scream erupted. A smaller Duras sunk his teeth into my neck as if he was a vampire.

I was so scared, 'Yuki!'

~XxThexLostxGiouxX~

"You're brand Zess…of the sinful betrayer clan?!"

"I never considered myself one of your allies", Zess said.

'Betrayers? Is Zess-san a Duras', thought Yuki as he stared at him.

"W-what are you doing", the Duras asked as he backed up in fear. "If I die, this human will die, too! Don't you understand that?"

"What do I care?"

Before Zess could walk close enough to kill the Duras, Yuki grabbed the arm that was holding the sword.

"Wait! Please. Uzuki-kun is my friend! Don't kill him!"

"Can you free him", Zess asked Toko.

"No. Only Tsukumo can do that."

A sword materialized in the Mid-Villains' hand," Where do you think you're looking?!"

Zess shoved Yuki back as the Mid-Villain made his move. Blood splattered all over Yuki's face, as the sword pierce Zess in the middle. The sword was pulled out as the Duras jumped back.

Large amounts of blood splattered the roof. Yuki stared at the sight in horror.

"Zess-san-"

"I'm fine. Stay back."

Zess rushed the Mid-Villain. The two met by their sword with a slash.

Yuki clenched his fist,' They're all protecting me. They're all getting hurt because of me. But I can't do anything. I…I…I don't want anyone else hurt.'

Toko watched as Yuki began to glow with yellow energy," Yuki-chan?"

"Stop. Please stop", as he yelled, Yuki released a large amount of energy. It spread all over the roof in a bright light.

~XxThexLostxGiouxX~

There was a loud scream of a dying Duras. I looked in the direction of the school as I tried to push a Duras off my chest.

I was crying freely now as I fought with what little energy I had left. The only thing that was keeping me awake was the energy being given by the red moon's glow.

Lifting my leg, I kicked an approaching Duras in the face. He rolled away with a pained yelp. The other Duras looked up, giving me the chance to push it off.

Getting to my feet, I hurried towards the building as fast as I could. There was still a lot of energy up on the roof.

Duras were instantly chasing after me. But I eventually found my way into the school and up the stairs. By the looks of the building, it should be only four or five flights of stairs to reach the roof. I stumbled at each step, my wounds slowing me down.

The growls of Duras could be heard. Right before they reached me, I slammed against the roof access. They hissed in fear of a greater power before running away. It confused me, but I didn't really care.

I could hear someone crying and my heartbeat in my ears. I fell to my knees, new tears pouring down my cheeks. My shoes had slipped on blood, my blood.

"Rin-kun", Toko-chan gasped.

I looked up at her and Tsukumo," T-Toko-chan…"

The girl knelt by me and pulled me into a gentle hug. I cried out from pain, but continued sobbing. I felt Tsukumo put a hand on my back as he looked me over. Without warning, I was hit was a dizzy spell.

"Rin-kun!?"

I looked up with a relieved sob," Yuki!"

He pulled me against him and Toko-chan released me. I sobbed against him. I felt so weak, like a burden. I should have called someone instead of going out on my own.

"Rin-kun", Yuki asked worriedly.

I smiled softly through my tears," Yuki-kun…I'm glad you're okay."

The world went dark after that. But I accepted it.

~XxThexLostxGiouxX~

I followed Yuki out of the orphanage with my knapsack on my back. He had his big duffel bag on one shoulder. We were both banged up and bandaged, me more than him. Almost every inch of my skin was cut and bruised.

After last night's events, Yuki decided that we needed to go to Tokyo with everyone. It was best for everyone.

"Yuki-kun! Rin-kun!"

We both stopped to see it was Rina-chan and Misa-chan, the two girls Yuki went to look for.

"Good morning", the chorused.

"Good morning", Yuki said while I smiled.

"Off to school already?"

"No. We're going to Tokyo", he said as he knelt in front of them.

"What? Why?"

"Lucky…"

'No', they screamed as they hit Yuki's hand away. They cuddled together while crying hysterically.

'Stay away! I'm scared! I'm so scared!'

Yuki backed away from the girls in shock. Toko hurried over to them to comfort them. They needed a female figure for comfort.

'If I stay here, will the Duras attack again?'

'Yes', Zess told Yuki.

'I knew it….Tell me…I was abandoned when I was born and hated for my strange powers…Hurting others…I'm completely unwanted, without a place anywhere! Why was I even born? Why? I'm not…'

Zess knelt in front of the crying Yuki,' I'm here. Come with me. I will not betray you.'

Yuki took Zess' hand after a moment of hesitation.

"Yuki-kun…Rin-kun…What's wrong?"

"Nothing. Well, I've got to go. Goodbye."

"No, Yuki-kun. Don't you mean 'see you later', not 'goodbye'?"

He looked up so he wouldn't cry," Yea. See you later."

I walked over and hugged them gently," I'll miss you. Be good."

"Hia! Get better!"

"Rin-kun", Yuki-kun called.

"Coming!"

"Sorry to make you wait", Yuki told the others when I caught up to him.

"Is that all your luggage", a lady I didn't recognize asked us.

"Hia."

"Nice to meet you. I am Takashira-sama's secretary, Shikibe Ibuki. I'll be taking you to Tokyo today."

"The pleasure's mine."

"And mine", I added with a shy smile.

"I'm sorry you have to leave the children like this, Yuki-chan", Toko-chan said. "But we can't fight without you. I know I'm just making selfish excuses, but…but…"

"No. This is my decision."

"Yuki-chan…"

"I looked forward to working with you", Yuki said as he bowed at the hip.

I bowed slightly, so not to aggravate my injuries. As he rose back up, I grabbed the back of his shirt as if it was my only life line.

Yuki chuckled as he patted my head and turned to Zess," You too, Zess-san."

"Luka." We both looked at him in surprise," Luka Crosszeria. That's my real name, Master."

"Luka-san…Master?"

Luka actually smiled," Just call me Luka."

I gave him a shaky smile, despite my pain.

"What do you mean, call you Luka? And how is that your real name? What's Zess, then", Toko-chan demanded as she got dramatic.

"It's just a codename."

"Why only tell me your codename?"

"Why would I give some random girl my real name?"

Toko-chan huffed," I'm just some girl to you? Well, I'll never call you anything else again-Luka, Luka, Luka!"

"Cut it out, Toko-chan", Tsukumo tried to reason with her.

I couldn't hold it in anymore and started laughing. Yuki had the same problem because he was laughing with me. It felt so good to laugh, after everything that had happened.

The three paused to look at us with relieved smiles.

"Yuki-chan", Toko-chan said, which interrupted his laughter. "Welcome back!"

I stepped to the side to avoid getting crushed in a hug. My laughter had died down to a little bit of giggling.

I noticed Luka's looking back at something. Following his gaze, I spotted Uzuki-kun walking away. I frowned and tugged on Luka's hand. He redirected his gaze to me. I watched him as his silver eyes look me over.

I looked different then I usually did. My school uniform is generally bright in color. I personally preferred dark colors. So, I actually looked similar to Luka.

I had on black shorts, black knee-high lace-up shoes, a dark grey tank top with a cross on it, and a black jacket that had the sleeves rolled up to my elbows. My hair was tied up in a high pony tail, with bangs on the right side of my face. Of course, I was also covered in bandages from the wounds I had received.

Luka knelt down to my level as he pulled something from his back pocket. I watched him curiously as I held Choji in my hands. He reached up to my left ear and I felt him clip something on.

When he moved his hands away, I reached my left one up to felt it. It was a metal ear cuff the shape of a dragon. The head rested at the top connection of my ear and head; the body stretched behind the back of the top, before curling out to the side. A clip held it against my ear there before the rest of the tail curled down and towards my jaw line. At the top on my ear, the wing jutted out and up to rest behind it.

I looked back at Luka with surprise.

"Keep it on. It will help you control your powers and I'll know where you are at all times."

I smiled in appreciation," Thank you so much, Luka."

He gave a small smile back before patting my head as he stood. I smiled and looked back at Yuki. He looked a lot happier, which made me happy.

Me: I am done!

Hotsuma: About time. When do we come in?

Me: Soon, chill!

Hotsuma: *growls*