. . .?!Yumeko halted what she was doing; having felt a familiar sensation from before. Connection. It should have been broken. Ever since that day. The connection they all shared broke. No, he"s the one who left. Even with the death of your leader, you regain your powers. But you"re able to destroy your connection. However, from time to time, when things get especially bad.
Did...
Did he get hurt?
It wouldn"t activate unless he got hurt...
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When he sees the colour of the flash of light. His eyes go wide but dimmed almost immediately, and used that opportunity to get away. The slash on his arm was deep, but he still managed to get outside.
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He"s never thanked his good reflexes so much before in his whole life. Thankfully, he managed to escape. Haruka slumps in a wall, in a nearby alleyway. His gaze landed on the direction he just fled from, smoke and the colour of flames. The fire was spreading quickly, and he could hear the sounds of police cars, ambulances and fire
The floating pink of light had followed him.
Haruka exhaled deeply, muttering to himself.
Honestly.
The last thing he wants to do is accept her help.
But, if he goes seeing Lila like this. Even she"ll get mad at him.
Just this once.
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Oh, he accepted. Are things that bad? Or maybe... It"s probably for Ari-chan. When she brought up celebrating the girls birthday, to the others. Her brother said she already has plans and to save it for another day. It didn"t take her long to realize who with. It would be bad for him to meet her injured. Yumeko continues closing her eyes, her hands in a prayer position, as she"s enveloped in a warm pink light.
After concentrating for a good quarter of an hour, all traces of malice and blood seemed to fade. So she stopped, a blanket was immediately wrapped around her, and she turned to see her brother standing in the doorway.
"Brother.."
"He"s okay now?"
"Yes.."
"I see."
Part of the reason why her brother is always hostile towards that person is most likely because of what happened before. The reason why brother isn"t completely against him is that she really was her fault. That persons special friend died because of her. She would be the same if she lost an important friend. It"s only natural.
"Yumeko. Since she came here, have you been getting to know her?"
Brother didn"t mention any specifics but was glancing at Ai-chan"s desk.
Yumeko nodded. "I have when she"s at the dorm, it"s easy."
During school hours, however, it"s a lot difficult. After all...
)
"Senpai!"
"Come here."
Ari-chan sends her apologetic look and walked over. No sooner had her friend got there she was pulled into his arms.
"S--senpai. Ann--anno--"
"Staying with me?"
"Yes…"
"Mm."
(
That happened so frequently, she"s given up inviting the girl to have lunch with her.
"Be good to her."
. .
. .
She"s been thinking this for a while now. But how does her brother and even Mikami-kun, know Ari-chan? What"s more, they seem to treat her especially. Yes, there"s something special about Ari-chan that"s different than everyone else. But that"s not enough. This is the first time she"s ever seen her brother like this. Normally they bicker back and forth. But, occasionally they are able to talk to each other like this.
After a while, Yumeko spoke up, "Say, Brother?"
"What is it?"
"Do you think, I"ll be okay?"
A question she"s said frequently because she"s really uncertain. Instead of not replying or reprimanding her. Her brother nodded slowly, silent for a few minutes, carefully choosing his words. Before he replied to her.
This moment didn"t last long though when her brother"s phone started ringing. He answered it and after a few seconds turned to her.
"Yumeko, grab your coat and come with me."
.
.
This place?
"G.o.d d.a.m.n, it. You haven"t found her yet?"
A guy with white hair was angrily barking orders at people.
"No, we have looked everywhere boss."
"Look harder, she can"t have gone far."
Yumeko flinched when the scary guys gaze met hers. There was something almost deadly about it.
Her brother broke the deadly silence, "She"s gone?"
"Kanehara. Do you know where she is?."
"Yes."
At that comment, the guy slams the table once again, and in a flash had grabbed hold of her brother"s collar. Yumeko"s eyes widened What"s happening?
"You, do you not know what you"re doing? She isn"t supposed to make any contact with him whatsoever. By doing this, she won"t complete her journey properly.."
"If you"ll let me speak, I"ve done my fair share of research. A single meeting won"t do anything."
". ..Tsk."
The guy turned towards her, "Who is this? Outsiders aren"t allowed--"he scans her up and down, "Your in luck. Girl, use your powers."
"Brother?"
He gives her a rea.s.suring nod.
Yumeko followed the man down several hallways, before arriving at some cold looking staircase. He lit a candle and extended it towards her, Yumeko blinks surprised but takes it, after a few minutes they finally arrive at an isolated looking room. Yumeko immediately recognized it. Even though she"s never stayed here before. It must be Ari-chan"s room... She placed the candle down and squinted to the ground, as she closed her eyes.
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It had been a long time since she last used her powers this much. Ever since that incidence, she has refrained from doing so. Perhaps it is because she used them to help Haruka just a few moments ago. But she felt herself getting awfully tired real quick. Yumeko shakes her head, she has to help find her. She concentrates even more of her power on the circle, Ari-chan, where did you go? Before she could go any further though.
A warm hand pulled her back.
"Mikami-kun."
He looked dangerously at the man named Soichiro, "This one, you should leave with me."
"Her powers are useful, despite her personality."
"There"s another who has the same. I"ll find her for you, isn"t that what we agreed on?"
"Indeed. Well, girl. What did you see?" he asked her, suddenly more calmly.
What did she see...
How is she supposed to explain those events to anyone? What"s more, why were Ari-chan and this person in such a dangerous place like that and this guy--isn"t he supposed to be the CEO of her company? Why is he doing something like this? Noticing his stare and everyone else looking, Yumeko takes a deep breath and conveys the events she had just seen.
"It was already loosened beforehand?"
"More like, someone loosened it in the last few seconds of her fight."
"Did you see.."
Yumeko gives the details of the vague recollections she saw but noticed his impatience, before adding, "It was a girl. There was a dark circle, with an X engraving."
". ..Miyazawa."He murmured, "So that chick is..hahaha. Aahaa."
She flinches hearing the guys sudden manic laughter. What"s with this person.
"Does that woman think she can get away with this? I"ll kill her."
Kil--? It"s true that someone hurt Ari-chan deliberately, but does he have to go so far.
"Mikami, take Yumeko back."
Yumeko concerned didn"t want to leave her brother here. Even she could tell how dangerous this place was, "Brother, you"re coming too."
"You"re going to look uglier if you don"t sleep."
"How rude!!!"
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No sooner had they gotten outside, Mikami flicked her forehead, "That hurts."
He pinched her cheeks and continues pulling on them, "Punishment. I told you, even if your brother says so, don"t go out tonight."
"I wanted to! But brother said it was important. That something happened to Ari-chan, I can"t abandon a friend."
Mikami exhales deeply, "Your friend doesn"t need help."
"...She"s a hanyou?"
"A strong one too, you don"t have to worry."
Contrary to Mikami-kun"s words, his expression said so otherwise. Before she could ask anymore though, he was already walking off. Yumeko quickly hurries after him.