I don't how and I definitely don't know why, but you guys somehow managed to convince me to continue this one shot that I had found years ago (luckily for me, the me from the past was smart enough to have some sort of planner.). Maybe I am kinder then I thought, maybe I also want to see this to it's end, maybe I am bored and this is to hold me over until the Master Chief Collection comes out, or maybe I don't want P3fan to drink bleach for wrong reasons ( or because I don't get to witness it myself.) Regardless of the reasons, rejoice dear followers, (I still can't wrap my head around that) for your wish has come true...

Chapter 1: Hamuko Inoue

When I woke up, all I feel is pain and heat. I feel my body being dragged out the heat, I started to feel better until I saw what I was being dragged out of. A car accident! My mind had caught up to all the recent events to what lead my to right now. My mom was driving me from a friend's birthday party, she was talking about moving to Kyoto, I was sad but leaving my friends behind but mom told me I could make new friends and still talk to my old friends so it was alright. I saw another car besides my mom's, did that car also get in to the accident? All thought was lost when I someone beside me... Mom! I struggled out of someone's grip and moved closer to mom, ignoring all the blood around me, was she okay?

"Mom?" I started shaking her but she was not waking up, why? "Why aren't you waking up?" I shook harder, tears started coming out of my eyes, why? Mom is fine right? She will wake up soon right? I hugged mom's body to make me feel safe like I always do, mom will pat my head and tell me it will be alright like she always had right?

"I'm sorry." I heard a young voice, but was not listening, I know it is rude but mom was sleeping, she should not be sleeping on the road, but in a bed right?

I can't deny it any longer, letting go of mom, I faced the green sky above me and let out a huge wail as I let the facts settle within my mind. I felt someone hugging me from behind, I don't know who but it was someone the same size as me, mom always told me that hugs can make someone feel better, so this person must of want me to feel better. No matter how long I was being hugged, I still felt the same but I did stop crying though.

"Suitable host located." A voice rang out behind us, the arms that where around me let go and I heard footsteps behind me. I kept looking at mom, there so many things I want to do, dad might get a new mom but I don't want a new mom, I want this mom to be with me. "Obstruction detected, removing obstruction as protocol dictates."

"Gah!" a voice cried out follow by a thump, I finally looked away from my mom and turned behind me to see two people. The last thing I saw was a small boy with long blue hair around my age falling over and the other person was taller, had blonde hair had strange metal parts around her body walking towards me before everything turned black...

I woke up, startled and looked around me. I was on a train, with a huge sigh I looked out at the window seeing an odd blue butterfly somehow keeping up with the train before flying away. It was that nightmare again, ever since mom died, I been having that same dream over and over, the doctors told me because told I was in the car crash, I was hallucinating the green sky, the blood everywhere and the metal girl. I didn't believe them, but I pretended to so they would let me go home with dad. The nightmares ended three years ago and I was able to move on, I even did well enough to get an invitation to enroll at the presages Gekkoukan high. My dear old dad insisted that I was not ready and would it would only rehash old wounds, but I manage to convince him to allow me to enroll and to finally move on. Had the nightmares come back because I was in the city again? Maybe dad was right. I turned away from the window and saw two people, sitting across from me, they were both wearing Gekkoukan's uniforms, maybe they are my classmates. One student was female, had long black hair and pale skin, her eyes where closed, is she asleep? As if reading my mind, her eyes popped open, her bright golden eyes staring at me, in an attempt to be friendly, I smile and waved. She only sighed and shook her head before closing her eyes again, my face dropped, had I offend her in some way?

I turn my head to the boy sitting a few seats next to her, he was wearing the some model headphones I have, only a different color, with he dark blue/steel eyes he was looking at a blue butterfly just outside his window, that face shows he recognized the species I guess, but what got my attention was his long blue hair, it brings me back to the accident ten years ago, was he the same boy back then? I never did saw him again. Before I could think any farther, he turn his eyes towards me, trying my luck again I smile and waved and he just looked at me. I internally panicked, was I doing something wrong? this is the second time I had my greeting responded like that. He finally had a small smile, not big enough to be notice, but I could see it from where I was sitting, he did a little wave before returning his gaze to his window. I mentally cheered, it wasn't me, and there is a chance he will become my friend as well, this day can't get any better.

"Due to the malfunction in the switching system." the announcement in the train caused everyone in the room to pay attention "Today's rail schedule has been greatly altered, we apologize for any who were in a hurry." because it just got worst, I am late enough as it is. "The next stop is Iwatodai..." my ears perked up, looks like fate has taken pity on me and gave me a break.

I boarded off the with the other two ahead of me, looks like they are friends, I looked at my map to show me where the dorm I would be staying at. It is little far in a place I don't recognize but should make it before- and it's too late. The strange, creepy time has arrived, where the sky is green, blood everywhere, every electronics don't work, monsters roam around and people turn into coffins. Fate, PLEASE STOP MESSING WITH ME! I look at the two students are, surprised they have not turned into coffins, I ran up to them and asked for directions.

"Excuse me." I called out, they both look at me one annoyed and the other confused. "Can you guys show me how to get over there?" I showed them the map pointing at the dorms.

"Sure." The boy answered, that was quick, I don't even think he looked at the map for more then five seconds, he must have been familiar with the place "I'll will show you, we were going there anyways. Besides, in a time like this, it's better to stick together."

"Thanks!" I cried out and gave him one of my famous big hugs, I did not want to be alone in the creepy time with all the monsters

"Uhh, no problem." He stuttered, is he embarrassed? that's kind of cute. I see his friend behind him looking annoyed, before clearing her throat.

"If you kids are done, we have to move before they arrive." She walked away from us. I let go of him to save him any further embarrassment, wow his face it red.

"Sorry about that." I talked to him "Didn't mean to make your friend mad."

"Don't worry about it." He chucked, he recovered a lot faster then others, they would usually take a while to recover and he did it almost instantly. "Usually, she is a lot worst."

"What?!" Her voice hollowed from a distance.

"N-nothing." He ran after her, chuckling, I caught after them and introduce myself.

"I am Hamuko Inoue."

"Minato Arisato." The boy answered "And this is..." did he forgot his own friend's name?

"Amaya Nyx, is what I will given here." She answered for him.

"Nyx?" I couldn't help but ask.

"Greek descent." That explains it, I heard Minato-kun mumble something but it was too low to hear it clearly.

After what seems like walking forever, we finally made to the dorms. I took a step with Minato-kun towards the dorm.

"Minato." Nyx-san suddenly said, a little ways behind us. "I need to talk to you about something.

"Hmm? Alright." Minato answered, he turn his head to me. "Go on ahead, we'll catch up." Nodding my head, I walked to the door and entered the building.

"Welcome." A voice startled me, I turn beside me see a little boy in striped clothing. "You're late. I've been waiting for a long time."

"I'm sorry." I replied "The train was delayed."

"It's quite alright." the boy chuckled, giving me a piece of paper. "If you want to proceed, then please sigh here. It's a contract." Looking at the contract he give me, it said "I chooseth this fate of mine own free will."

"How, very non-specific" I said out loud, that could mean anything.

"There's no need to be scared." The boy interrupts me from my thoughts. "It only binds you accepting full responsibility for your actions." Shaking my head, I moved to the desk and signed it. "Very well. Time is something no one can escape. It delivers us all to the same end. Wishing won't male it go away."

"I'm sorry, what?" What does he mean? What did I get myself into?

"And so it begins..." Was the last he said before disappearing, as if melting into the darkness. I'm starting to see why my doctor recommend me to a therapist, How am I supposed to explain this to anyone without sounding like a lunatic?

"Who's there!?" a feminine voice yelled, facing to the stairs, I see a girl about my age looking frightened. She has light brown hair and wearing a pink sweater with a heart-shaped choker. "How can you be... But it's...!" What? Walking in the creepy time? "Don't tell me..." Wait, it that a gun around her thigh!?

"Wait!" Another voice rang out, suddenly all the colors returned to normal, looks like creepy time is over.

"the lights..." The girl in pink said. I turn to see a very beautiful girl with red hair.

"I didn't think you'd arrive so late." she said "My name it Mitsuru Kirijo. I'm one of the students who live in this dorm."

"Who's she?" the first girl asked, are they ignoring me?

"She's a transfer student. It was a last minute decision to assign her here." Mitsuru answered "She'll eventually be moved to a room in the normal dorm."

"Is it okay for her be here?" Yep, they are.

"I'll guess we'll see..." Mitsuru then turn to me "This is Yukari Takeba. She'll be a junior this spring, just like you."

"Hi, I'm Yukari." I have a lot of questions, but for now, I better introduce myself.

"Hi Yukari, I'm Hamuko!" I cheerily greeted her.

"Uh, y-yeah..." Is there something wrong with my greeting? This is the third time today I have gotten something like that. "Nice to meet you, too..." she then smiled, that's good.

"It's getting late. You'll find your room on the third floor." Mitsuru interjected "Your things should already be there. I suggest you tuck in for the night."

"Oh... I'll show you the way. Follow me." Yukari lead me to the stairs.

Yukari and I walked up to the third floor and stopped at the door at the far end of the hallway.

"This is it." Yukari says "Pretty easy to remember, huh? Since it's right at the end of the hall."

"Yep, it is." I replied

"So, any questions?" A lot actually, like does Minato-kun and Amaya-san live in this dorm as well? Where are they doing anyways?

"Was anyone else going to live at this dorm as well?" I asked.

"Other then you arriving, I have not heard anything else, Why?"

"I came here with two other people."

"Two other people?" Yukari seems confused "You came here by yourself though, where are the others?"

"They are just outside."

"Alright then, I'll go get them then." Yukari started to walk away, opening the door to my room, I was about to enter my room. "Oh by the way." I turn to face Yukari, she seems concerned "On your way over here, have seen anything strange?

"What do you mean?" I asked, I know what she is sort of talking about, but I should play it safe for now, something tells me I won't be told the whole story.

"You know what I-" she stuttered "Never mind, a-anyways, I'm sure you have lots of questions, but you can ask about them later, good night." she went quickly down the stairs. Shrugging, I closed the door and looked in to my new room for a while. It seems plain, but large enough to work, I see my luggage in the corner, but I will deal this them later, right now there is a bed with my name on it.

I see a room, a strange blue room, a room that feels foreign yet nostalgic, calming but stressful. I could see three figures, two sitting down the last one standing up.

"Well this is unexpected." One voice called out, old.

"Wait, what is she doing here?" Another says, young, familiar this time.

"Something earlier then usual, but nothing to be worry about." third voice said, different somehow, all sounding males. One of the figures stood up walked towards me and did something with his hand?

"You are quite early child, I am going to ask you to come back later" The old voice said before my vision turning black, the last thing I saw was the only figure sitting down, he had a familiar shade of blue hair. Is he though? Do I know him from somewhere? That's right, he is...

*Knock* *Knock* Opening my eyes, I found myself in my room, great, I forgot what was I thinking about. Grumbling, I got out of bed to answered the door, oh Yukari.

"Good morning. Did you sleep okay?" Yukari asked "Mitsuru-sempai asked me to take you to school." That's nice of her. "Are you ready to go?"

"Totally!" I said, raising my fist. Ready for my first day in school, previous mood forgotten, I'll deal with it later.

"Okay, let's go then." I got out of my room, I took the train with Yukari, I took a look around and decided to ask what was in my mind. talking about many things, I asked about Minato and Amaya, but she said there were nobody there. I was getting worried about them but Yukari reassured me that they would show up at school. We then started talking about each other, Gekkoukan, many other things as well. Eventually, we manage reach the school, walking towards the front gates, lots of people greeted Yukari to which she greeted back, she must be very popular. Once we reach the gates, Yukari spun around to face me, hand behind her back, smiling cheerfully at me.

"Welcome to Gekkoukan High! You're gonna love it here!"

Indeed I will.

Honestly, I don't know what was harder to write: the nightmare, or coming up with Nyx's and Hamuko's names. On one hand, the names have to fit the girls and sound believable, on the other hand, being told in first person by an 7-8 year old, I have to make it sound plausible, something that someone that young would say. The problem is that whenever I would use kiddy words, part of me would try to replace that word with something I would use. You could argue that because a 17 year old is having that nightmare, she would use some more grown up word that would fit her dictionary, so I did just that. I'm still not satisfied with it, but I'll let you guys be the judge of that. (I already know the answer to that but say it anyway.)

Trivia:

Amaya means "night rain" in Japanese.

Inoue means "above the well" in Japanese and also the last name of the Japanese voice actor of fem-protagonist.