Author's Note: This will be my first story I'm posting on this site. I know I relatively new here, but I hope to get some decent reviews. Here we have the Prologue. This is the only part that's entirely first person narrated, however there will be some brief first person here and there by our two main characters. With all that said, enjoy.

Prologue

My name is Kai, a young boy living in a place called Radiant Garden. Some say I'm: quiet, shy, socially awkward, a loner. And maybe their right. Truth be told, I'm just always having trouble opening up to people. I never really felt comfortable around others, except for family. My father, Suzaku, was a soldier in the Radiant Castle Guard. He was stated to be the very best there ever was. He was my hero, and I always wanted to be just like him. I used to watch him train with a sword everyday; so much that I often mimicked his movements.

Unfortunately, he suddenly died. No one told me what happened. I was only 8 years old then, so they probably figured I wouldn't understand. My father's death wounded me deeply, but not as deeply as my mother, Mira. She was severely grief-stricken. She could hardly stop crying. I tried to comfort her, but I never really knew what to say.

And then, not long after Father's death, it was time to deliver another baby. I stood outside the room, waiting, while my mother, my Grandma Elise, and a doctor were inside. I heard mother screaming in agony. It was loud and somewhat frightening. I could only imagine the pain she was in. I could hardly bear hearing it. I don't know how long it lasted, but soon that scream was replaced by a baby's cry. And soon after, it was all silence.

Curious, I slowly walked into the room. I saw who I expected, my mother lying in bed, my grandmother, and the doctor. Then I saw something wrapped in a towel in grandma's arms. Mother didn't look very well, yet she was smiling as she touched the little thing in the towel.

"She's so... beautiful," Mother said weakly.

"Mira, please," Grandma said with concern, "save your strength."

"My little girl." Mother gazed at the little thing. Soon, she noticed me, staring from afar. "Oh, Kai... Come here... There's someone... I want you to meet."

I slowly approached, until I was next to Grandma Elise, who held the wrapped towel toward me, revealing a small cute sleeping face.

"Meet your... new baby sister," Mother said, "her name is... Kairi."

"Kairi," I echoed, looking at the baby in awe. It was overwhelming to know that I was now a big brother.

"You'll take... good care of her,... won't you?" Mother asked in a raspy voice.

"I...," I stammered, still overwhelmed. "Of course I will."

"Good," she said as she suddenly collapsed. Her arm fell, and her eyes shut.

"Mira!" Grandma shouted in a worried tone.

That prompted me to look at mother, worried as well. "Mom?"

The doctor checked her and soon she shook her head 'No', telling us Mother was gone. My heart ached, I couldn't believe both my parent were gone. Tears began to run down my eyes. The pain was so great, I felt liked I'd go insane. But then I looked at the baby, my new sister, Kairi.

"Poor little dears," Grandma Elise said sadly. "It must be very hard for a child to lose not one but both parents." She then looked at little Kairi. "But, this poor thing will grow up never knowing either of them." I carefully touched the baby's cheek; so soft and smooth. Then Grandma let me hold her. "You are a big brother now. And that means you have a responsibility to your sister. With your parents gone, you must take good care of her. Not just for your parents, but for her sake as well."

As I looked at the little one, the baby opened her eyes and stared back. Mother was right, she was beautiful. She had this strange glow about her. I'm not sure what it was, but that glow filled my heart, easing my pain. Soon she briefly smiled at me, before falling back asleep. I knew right a way that this child was special. How I cherished her deeply. I heeded Grandma's words as I held my sister close. I vowed, from then on, I would protect Kairi, no matter what the cost.

Author's note: And that was the prologue. I hope you liked it. Please review.