FIREFLIES

Arrival of Light

She walked in the dark hallways of the corridor. Finally looking at yon roku ichi ga, she knocked on the door. Silence met her reply as she opened the door. Softly, she walked in the room. Her shoulders ached at the heaviness of her bags. It was always better to be prepared than not, her father have said. It's been a while since she spoke to them… her parents. She appreciated her stature in society, but refused to be like them. It was not in her character. Sagi Yurenkasykuya is 16 years old. Even in her beautiful state, she remains humble in nature, and never boasts about her life. She made all the attempts to pull away from her 'image', and wanted nothing to do with being someone who reflects none of whom she really is… Purposely, she had her hair down, parted in the middle, and braided back in a bun. Her clothes were intriguing, as she was unexpected to be. She wore a high neck top with quarter length sleeves, and added a simple black belt to her dark mahoganny jeans, which was average. Her spirit was extraordinary nevertheless, and that is what caused her glow to shine…

Flashback~

Sagi is currently celebrating with her family. Her sister Alexia is announced to go off to college, and into one of the most prestigious schools in the country at that. She was stunning, beautiful in her stature. Sagi looked like her a bit. Both of them were born of Yurenkasykuya, had crystal blue eyes and blond golden hair. The only difference was, Alexia had strong feminine features, like her mom, with sharp keen eyes, like her dad. Alexia was stunning in her own way. However, she was cold. She is cold, like them, and is very forward with her thoughts. Her father was one of the richest man of the state.? Sagi was quiet since she could remember. She was always compared to her older sister of 3 years, but never complained. She always felt out of place in her soul, and never feeling beautiful. For a while, praises were given to Alexia, along with their maids and servants. Eventually, Sagi felt she will leave for good. It was not bad, but she needed to breathe. Her father looked at her and then looked at his phone, ringing off the hook. He excused himself as her mother smiled and glorified at Alexia, whom replied with boasts of her accomplishments. Sagi looked over at the servants, and saw them pitying her in solitude. Sagi politely smiled as she looked down at her food, never touching a single bite.

Flashforward~

Her roommate walked in as Sagi looked up. She noticed the girl was her age, or close to it. Her hair was deep mocha brown, thin straight hair, and wide big huge brown eyes. Sagi smiled at the girl as she shuts the door, drops her things without a care, and gave a huge grin to Sagi. "… Sagi san?" She asked. Sagi got up and nodded with a smile. "Hai. Watashi wa Sagi san… Cross san?" Sagi asked as the girl laughed hard. "Yuuki Chan." She said with a smile as Sagi nods. "Hai. Well then, Sagi Chan to you too." She said and warmly shook her hands. "Welcome to hell." Yuuki whispered as she sighed. "Nane?" She asked, not sure if she heard right. Yuuki breathed as her smile disappeared. A few minutes later, Sagi heard the noises outside. "FRESHMANS HAZING!" Seniors and Juniors were heard wooting as Sagi looked outside. "This is an all girls magnet school, right?" Sagi whispered. "Don't matter. The Samas rules the school as coeds do… You wouldn't want to mess with them. Period, don't even try to be with them, they will roast anyone who tried, and they have." Yuuki said as she flew to the bed and landed hard with a thump. A loud noise banged from the floor. Yuuki chuckled with silence. "Yep, people are sensitive." She said as Sagi shuts her eyes and meditate. She was not ready to face any negative challenges. She was always homeschooled all her life. This was her first time away from home… A girl screamed as laughter was heard. Yuuki shuts her eyes tight, ignoring the discomfort of being sent to the school as Sagi got up. She felt tight in her chest as she looked at the window. Yuuki opened her eyes wide. "Hon, don't let them see you. Better yet, I advise not to watch." She said as she remembered being picked on for spying the hazing. Sagi looked out the window on the ground, feeling a sense of nausea filling in her lower gut, as she watched 20 older girls laughing at a 9th grader, who was crying hard. With reason this girl cried, she was completely covered in broken egg shells and ketchup. The whole school was watching outside, or so it looked, and they laughed along with them. It made her boil inside. "Unbelievable." She whispered with a frown as Yuuki gave up, got up, and walked to where her new friend was. She studied at the victim as she frowned. "Oh Haine Chan…" She whispered and shook her head. "You know her?" Sagi asked as she looked at Yuuki, who quickly went to bed. Her friend nodded in sadness. "She is in our class." She sighed as she looked at Sagi, who looked at her in shock. "You sure you wanted to come here?" Yuuki asked in confusion as Sagi shrugged. "My parents forced me." She said as she smiled, hiding her lie, her secret reason. Yuuki rolled her eyes. "Tell me about it."

Her friend turned to sleep. It was 11 pm at night. Sagi looked out the window as the freshman left to God knows where. The teachers were walking around with security. The cruel teenagers were spread out about. Some lingered close, some lingered far. Neither of them confessed what happened, and minded their own business. Sagi breathed and yawned, for she was getting tired. It was cruel how that girl suffered. She shuddered at how people could be so cruel… in so many forms too. Sagi was staring off into space as she pondered on living her life. She desired to travel and see the world. She decided to go to bed when she spotted a group of some of the beautiful girls she saw earlier from the hazing. Sagi stared for a while, not knowing what to make of it. Their heads were together, and so were their arms, around each other. She never witnessed this in her life. For one thing, no one she ever knew loved in that way. For another thing, it was completely unheard of. Her parents would never approve of such things. Sagi felt her blush creeping on her cheeks as she saw an older girl, who looked 17 years old, have long jet black hair. She is tall, and formed with a stunning grace. Her eyes remained closed as the others laugh, probably about that poor girl. Sagi wished she could have a camera with her, this woman is surreal. She is immensely beautiful. Sagi yawned as she was about to pull the curtains closed, and froze as she noticed the woman had her eyes opened, looking back at her from afar. Sagi frown a bit as the woman's eyes' narrowed. Her heart jumped to her chest as the woman glared at her. Immediately, Sagi shut the curtains.

The older girl below glared at the dorms window. She took noticed of the younger girl at the window with golden blond hair. Her form was average, but that is not why the older girl stared. This younger girl had a demeanor about her, which she could not put her finger on. She saw the younger girl frown, and that got her angry. Who was this new person to judge? She noticed the younger girl looked at her and shut her curtains. That triggered her inside. Another girl with jet white hair approached her friend as she followed her friend's gaze. "What are you looking at Seiya Sama?" She asked tenderly. Seiya glared at the dorm window as she whispered. "Nothing…" She whispered. The woman with the white hair smiled, gleam going into her green eyes. She went to Seiya, and kissed her. "Yaten wants a kiss Seiya sama." She whispered as Seiya looked at her and walked to her. She cupped her face and kissed her soft lips. The taller girl with Sandy blond hair smirked, but tint of jealousy crossed her eyes. Slowly, her eyes traveled to the window of the dorms. What was she looking at? Another girl with chocolate brown hair was reading a book in silence. The sandy blond girl picked up a pebble and tossed it into the water, ripples following it through. The tall girl who sat and read looked up at the girl. "Haruka, where is Michiru tonight?" She asked. Haruka looked over at her friend and smiled. Her long sandy blond hair flowed around her. "She is playing at a recital. What are you reading, Taiki?" She asked as Taiki smiled. "I am reading Libby Bray. She is extraordinary. You should read it." She smiled as Yaten released Seiya. Yaten had a wicked gleam in her eyes as she looked at Taiki, walked over to her, and took her book away. Taiki frowned as Haruka laughs. "Hey! Give me back my book!" She shouts as she got up and ran after her friend, who was laughing like crazy. Haruka smiled as she picks up another pebble and tossed it across the water. Seiya looked at her with those eyes and walked to her in silence. The sandy blond girl felt her friend behind her and paused.

"Haruka … come to my room tonight." She whispered as Haruka looked at her in silence, her best friend for all the years since she has known her. Michiru, who was absent tonight, is her girlfriend. She and her girlfriend has been together with her for two years. She loved her girlfriend with her all, but had a weakness for Seiya. Plus, Seiya needs comfort since she had another fight with her boyfriend, who neglected her periodically. Softly, she nods. "Hai…" She whispers as Seiya turns to walk with her. Seiya remained silent as she looked up at the window again. The light was dimmed.

Sleeping with her eyes awake, Sagi pondered, unable to sleep even though she was extremely tired. She breathed as she struggled to remain awake. Tears developed in her eyes as she thought of her parents. They kept telling her that she was fine. Her sister never concerned over her condition. Her doctors tested her, showed negative results, and told her she was fine. Sagi's lips trembled as she shuts her eyes. Her tears strolled down her cheeks, knowing that something was wrong with her heart. It only happened when no one was looking, but once in a while, she felt her heart slow down its heartbeat, weakening in life, and she would feel dizzy all over. She was afraid that one day, she was going to drop. But it was not in her nature to argue with them. Her parents traveled the world and her sister moved away to college. Sagi remained behind, staying with her nanny Josie, who has been with the family for many years. Josie was kind, but her mind was on work. It always remained that way from what she could remember. Sagi had no idea what Josie sometimes would really think, if she ever voiced her own thoughts. Finally, her parents gave the option of either schooling at home with a governess, and being surrounded only by the staff at the mansion, or going to boarding school. Sagi took the opportunity to break away from home. Yes, she homeschooled all her life, and she was familiar with the staff. No, she was not use to being around people, but she needs to try something new. Sagi swallowed a lump in her throat. She swore that this year will be different. It had to be. It had to be…