Alyjaana Paulson
When Opposites Attract - Chapter 3It was almost 8 o'clock, and Kiiran snuck out of the house to go to the school garden. She went to the back of the school. The full moon shone on the flowers perfectly to give them a mystical soft glow. She sat down on the white bench at the center of the garden and waited. She thought about who could've sent her the note. A few minutes later, Kiiran looked up and saw a demonic figure wordlessly gazing back at her. She jumped back, terrified. "So you came," said the demon. Kiiran stared at him fearfully. "I'm Yin Akuma. Does that name seem familiar to you?" Kiiran quickly shook her head. "Speak."
"Y-you don't seem familiar to me… But-"
"But?"
"You look like Yan…" Yin looked at Kiiran with an expression of disgust.
"Don't confuse me with that weak, impudent being." The demon flared his large black wings and looked down on Kiiran. "I'm Yin and he's Yan. I'm a demon and he's an angel. We're by definition, complete opposites." Yin noticed that Kiiran was intimidated, so he attempted to calm down. He let out a long sigh. "Kiiran… He's the reason you lost your memory… I suggest you stay away from him." Kiiran was even more frightened now.
"... Why?" she managed to stutter quietly.
"Didn't you hear me!? I said he's the reason you lost your memory!" Yin repeated irritably. He turned away from Kiiran. "Do you have any idea what's going on? Do you even have the slightest hint how much people want your power? Do you even know you have powers?"
Kiiran stayed silent. "You don't do you. You know absolutely nothing." Yin looked at Kiiran over his shoulder and gave her a terrifying, furious expression. "Such a pathetic goddess you are."
"Remember that her memories were erased and her powers were sealed… Yin Akuma," said Yan as he slowly appeared from the shadows. Kiiran ran over to Yan, because she was petrified of Yin. "My goddess, I apologize for my brother's behavior. He is just worried about your safety, because he believes you are unable to protect yourself," he explained. Yin's face turned red as he tightened his fists. Kiiran stared at Yin and Yan, confused.
"Y-you two are brothers? But you're an angel and he's a demon!" Kiiran said bewilderedly. Yin glared at Kiiran. He began to explain.
"About 16 years ago, a demon and an angel had a child. However, because demons and angels don't mix, the child became twins soon after birth. Those twins are Yan and I."
"Yin and I were taken away from each other when our existence was discovered, just like our parents were when they were seen together. We were never taught complex magic because the angels and demons feared our potential power. We only learned the basic skills." Yan got closer to Kiiran and smirked at Yin as if he was planning something. Yin clenched his fists tightly. "My beautiful goddess, I have a request to ask of you," stated Yan, pushing the startled girl against a tree. "Please come to Heaven with me. We both need to study magic and it would be a pleasure for me to be able to do it with you."
"O-ok…," answered Kiiran hesitantly, "but doesn't that mean I'll have to die?" Yan giggled.
"Of course not! Teleportation is one of the 3 basic skills we we're taught. However… We can take the long way if you want more alone time, my goddess." Yan got close to Kiiran's face as if he was about to kiss her. Right before their lips touched, he smiled bashfully and moved back. Kiiran turned bright red and poked her lips as if she had been kissed. She glanced at the demon, hoping that he would help her, but instead she saw that he was furious.
"Don't joke with me!" he yelled as he suddenly pulled out a red knife and threw it straight at Yan's face. Yan grabbed the weapon by its blade, preventing himself from being stabbed. His hand started to bleed very badly, but Yan's expression remained solid. He glared at Yin, who was clearly overflowing with jealousy. Kiiran could sense the tension in the air, so she tried to calm the twins.
"G-guys… Please don't fight… It won't do anyone any good! Plus its getting late and I need to head home soon… I'm sure Itai noticed that I'm gone by now." The rivaling twins stayed silent for a moment.
"I'll take her," Yin volunteered while trying to calm himself.
"Be careful," warned Yan as he flew off, paying no attention to his injured hand. Yin walked off silently and Kiiran followed him along the dark path. She looked around nervously and suddenly grabbed onto the back of his black leather vest when the trees rustled. Yin looked at her curiously and laughed.
"Hahaha! Are you scared kiddo?" he grabbed her hand shyly and tried to calm her down. "You don't have to be scared. I'm here protecting you!"
"I-I'm not scared…! I'm not a kid either! I'm just short…," She noticed Yin's hand was warm and she felt a lot braver. Kiiran grabbed his hand tighter and smiled a little. "Maybe he's not so bad…," she thought to herself.