Let me guide you to your seath
Luther sigh, a little disheartened by the notice
Well, first day of class is tomorrow, if I get another flight, I might as well make it in time, I might lose the dormitory assignment and welcoming party but at least I'll get there
- Excuse me, by any chance you know when the next flight to Heaven Island is due to depart? - He said to the male attendant receiving tickets
- Sorry, this was the last flight for today, I don't recall tomorrow's schedule but as far as I know it'll be 12:30
Figures
- And there's no other airline flying there, right?
-Normally there are, but this time of the year it's reserved only to the Kirijo group planes.
Well, it was pretty obvious, mostly students who entered the Heaven High school traveled to Heaven Island, even so I couldn't be earlier as I had no money to stay at a hotel for a day or two like other people. The artificial island made a city of new advancements and technology, all led by one of the most influential groups. I was really lucky to have won that 60% scholarship. Worked my ass off at my sister's café for a year just to have enough to pay the rest, and my parents helping me with living expenses was the thing that made it clear they do care, maybe don't understand it but care. I'm sure here I can get the best opportunity to get my dream job: A Psience researcher on the cognitive world and cognitive distortions
-Oh thanks, I guess I'll just have to wait for the next one - Luther said scratching the back of his head, his hand reached to his wallet wondering if the new ticket would cost him a fortune
The attendant saw that and with a little smile said what he needed to hear
- Don't worry about the money, if you're a student they'll not charge you anything
Luther could not hold a chuckle for the man's response
- I guess I was not as subtle as I thought, thanks that actually had me worried for a second. I better go now, not gonna let the plane sell out all the seats, then I'll be in trouble
After buying his ticket he looked for something to eat to await the long night before him. He knew his best bet was to stay in the waiting room, so after grabbing a sandwich and some water he returned, he saw the employees change turns, and even the officers changed, no sight of the officer from earlier. The day was reaching sunset, and he was starting to get bored a little. Knowing his flight was still too many hours away he took his suitcase tight, his blazer up his face and decided to take a quick nap, putting an alarm this time as that's what got him in trouble in the first place.
His face still covered Luther woke up to some noisy people talking near him. He uncovered his face letting him see what was all about. He saw another line forming, but this time it was different, they were most likely the same age he was, but if he had to describe it, they were all so different it was hard to imagine them been side by side.
But it is not of my concern
He thought to himself before looking the other way.
¡Bam!
A loud noise grabbed his attention making him turn his head again. Near him was a girl on the floor, a small and thin figure just next to a suitcase too big for her. She stood up, seems she tripped. As she picked up her suitcase and tried to pull it, it seems the wheels underneath were broken, or maybe just jammed. Little by little the girl was making progress towards the special luggage booth for the private planes.
She's got this - he thought as she started mumbling something
- Kono bakana sūtsukēsu - she sounds pissed
She's not asking for your help, and more importantly, she's not even asking for anyone's help - Luther kept telling himself, just as the girl started grumbling because of the effort- Ah shit I hope she accepts my help
Luther stood up from his chair and approached the girl. His physique was not the best, but at least he could help with a 25kg luggage.
-Hello, excuse me - he said waving his hand at her, catching her attention - I'm sorry but it kinda seems you need a hand, mind if I? -said as he pointed the suitcase
The girl looks up, crossing gaze with Luther. She has almond shaped, sweet caramel-colored eyes, a cute little nose and thin red painted lips, a long silky black hair with bangs covering a cute cream toned slender face.
- Oh, Arigatou Gozaimasu, this stupid suitcase just jammed out of nowhere - her English was good, pretty good - and I just figured it was a short distance so there was no reason to ask for help, but it was more difficult than I imagined.
- Believe it or not, I was just thinking the exact same thing. I was wondering if you were trying to do it yourself or just too shy to ask for help.
The girl giggled a bit, and then bowed a little
- I'm Yuna, Sato Yuna. Sato is my last name, just to be clear as I don't know how you arrange names where you're from
- Oh, are you japanese by any chance? Then should I call you Sato... Sama?
- Hahaha, no, wait, Yuna is fine - she said as she started to cackle a bit - oh sorry it's just, thanks for the effort but yuna is fine, and by the way I would be _san, or I might even allow a _chan, but _ sama is a bit too much
- Haha, sorry, we'll then Yuna-chan, I'm Luther Clarke, last name Clarke.
- A pleasure Luther-kun.
Being both introduced, Luther lifted the suitcase making more effort than he thought, it was actually quite a heavy case. But step by step eventually both reached the booth, placing it on the luggage scale, just then he realized why was it that the case felt too heavy. Almost 40 kg on a 25kg case
What the... What does she have in there? Metal bars?
- Hey Luther-kun, are you also on the flight? I mean there are no seats assigned but what do you say if we sit together? - Yuna interrupted his inner thoughts
- I would love to Yuna-chan, but sadly I'm not on this flight - Luther said looking at the other passengers, all of them getting an exhausting inspection before boarding
- No way, so you're not going to Heaven island?
- I am but… - he said as he pulled his ticket out to show it to her - my flight is tomorrow; I lost my plane earlier on, so I had to get me one for tomorrow as there were no other option
- So, you are going, Mmm - she took out her phone and called someone on the spot - give me a minute - she started walking towards the attendants while on the phone - Konbanwa, Mitsuri-kaichou
Luther did not know a single bit of Japanese so to him none of that made sense, he only saw Yuna give the phone to the attendant, point at Luther and then come back immediately
- Problem solved, you're coming with me on the plane
- Wait what?
- Yes, I asked around and well, if you're going, does it matter on which plane?
- I mean no, but...
- Then it's settled, go grab your stuff, the boarding is almost over
Luther could not believe how his day was going. Losing his plane, help a girl out and just like that she gets you access to the private jet of the only head of the Kirijo group, Kirijo Mitsuru. It almost sounded like a bad written novel. (hehehe)
After grabbing his stuff and giving his luggage to the staff (and a really, really exhaustive security check) he was able to board the plane. As he entered, something came to his mind...
Luxurious, even though it has at most 15 seats, it feels enormous - there were seats one in front of the other, some others that kinda look like a sofa, there were some that were 4 seats, two in front of other two.
Looking at the seats he could see the others who were already inside, 7 different people, also some gazes turned to him, others just ignored him, not one was friendly, he could feel them glaring.
- Come on, let's grab these seats - Yuna said to him as she took the second row of one-on-one seats, another three rows yet they all had only one person
Everyone was a stranger to the others. It was obvious, they must likely didn't know each other, or if they did, they were not close or in good terms
The flight took off with no problems whatsoever, a stewardess brought something to drink and a little snack, that being coffee and pastries as Yuna picked for both of them. Small talk here and there gave Luther the trustfulness to ask about all of this
- Uhm Yuna-chan. Do you mind if I ask you something?
- What is it? - she replied as she took a sip of her caramel latte
- Well first of all - he got closer to her and asked with a quiet voice- are you like some sort of secret rich group of people or something? I mean you're traveling in THE private jet for the Kirijo group, then with a single call you gave me a seat in said jet (thanks a lot by the way) and now me, the most bland and normal person there is, eating pastries with a young beautiful Japanese lady surrounded by what it seems like a cast for an Adam Sandler movie if it were international
- HAHAHA NANI? - She could not hold it in this time, she laughed so hard that most of the others turned her way - Omg, sorry everyone, Luther first of all, thank you I'm flattered to hear you consider me beautiful, second you're welcome I did it because I can and you seemed like an ok-guy, and lastly I cannot give you the answer you are looking for but what I can tell you is that we are kind of important for Miss Mitsuru so we receive a little more of a special treatment
- Wait, when you say Mitsury you mean...
Luther got interrupted by an announcement on the planes comms system. Oxygen masks started dropping and turbulence starting to make everything to rumble
- Attention dear passengers - a voice on the comms started - please return to your seats and make sure you have your seatbelts on, we are experiencing...
¡BOOM!
A sudden loud explosion took everyone by surprise as one of the lateral engines burst to flame. Everyone started screaming
-What's happening?
- Pero que chingados?
- WHAT'S GOING ON?
- GODDAMMIT WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE
- Oi, not like this mate, not like this!
As everyone approached the left side of the plane to see the engine. Luther saw something move on the corner of his eye. As he looked, on the front of the plane, a big and Grimm man standing hunched looked at them all, like an animal looking at some sort of prey.
What is that? Is this a terrorist attack?
-Hey who are y..
Yuna panicked and ducked, trying to grab Luther's shirt. Luther went down unbalanced, still looking at the man, falling as if it were in slow motion for him he saw the man raise his hand in a creepy aggressive way, then saw him muttered a single word, three syllables, low enough not to catch the others attention, yet loud enough for Luther to hear.
- Per-so-na
After that, darkness. Just darkness. He was in full darkness. Complete silence. And no feeling whatsoever. After a mere second, a small butterfly with blue wings, covered in a faint glow, passed in front of his eyes
Author's notes:
I'm sorry if the story is progression too slow, I promise the next chapter will have more into it. Its just that I start writing and stuff comes like that with some inner dialogues and some situations not originally planned.
Luther and most of the others are not japanese, as I've been actually hinting most of them are from different countries but they all went to Japan as it was the only country that had planes to Heavens Island.