A dark and stormy night as the clouds clashes together, the heavy ice molecules present inside the in depths of the heavy clouds rubbed and grazed along each other to produce an electric charge. The connection is made and the protons rush up to meet the electrons like two pieces of a puzzle, It is at that point that we see lightning and hear thunder. A bolt of lightning heats the air along its path causing it to expand rapidly. A Thunderous sound caused by rapidly expanding air. In between the heavy weather and the sound of thunder, a woman’s scream was heard feeling agonizing pain; a lady giving birth to a child as she pushed from all the strength present in her body. A few moments later a baby’s cry was heard , like a new flowerbud taking birth, a child which is the shining light to every parent’s world.
A fallen Angel was born into this world on this dark night, being named ‘Amaya’ much like the scene when she stepped into this world. Kurumi and Kaito were a fallen Angel couple who just got newly married and had built a family but in this town, the three factions weren’t allies at least not yet. Both were well aware of the deeds they had done and chose to live in a secluded area, away from sight in order to protect Amaya. So she may not have to pay for their sinister work of slaughtering many Angel families but karma would hit them sooner or later.
15 years later……
A beautiful morning, the birds chirping, the waves of wind were calm and warm. A young fifteen year old girl who possessed beautiful jet black hair stood in the garden adorned with floral beauty, a mesmerizing aroma engulfed the area but with a sudden change in the wind a destructive feeling overpowered the aroma. Amaya while witnessing the beauty of the flowers around, heard the sound of blades piercing through the wind and clashing together, she was on her feet as she felt a tug on her dress. A woman with a sword through her heart being covered in the crimson red color of blood was her mother on the brink of death, her eyes went wide with a stream of tears going down her face, Kurumi firmly placed her hands upon her face and cupped her cheeks, she leaned in for one last whisper into her ear.
Kurumi : This is karma...Please run and avenge us my dear Amaya.
With one last smile her body went lifeless as her hand slides down her cheek and she fell onto the ground. Amaya in shock stared at her mother’s body while a constant stream of tears went down her face, she incapable of moving but as the sound of multiple footsteps approaching her. She gets herself together and took off, moving swiftly away from her mom and parents who were slaughtered by Angels as karma but her mother’s word bulging through her mind and she thought of nothing but vengeance. On this day, Amaya had decided to avenge her parents in the worst way possible even starting a war if need be. She was on a mission driven by hatred against Angels and began researching ancient witchcraft and dark spells, in order to create the ultimate weapon against the Angels. She went on the path of practicing sinister black magic for the sole purpose of destroying the entire Angelic realm.
Two years later prior to this day, far in Kuoh town which was a location in the human world a man’s scream in pain was echoing throughout the place, a female who possessed alluring blonde hair as her orchid purple irises gleamed like a gem in its den looking down upon the man who was lying beneath her feet in agonizing defeat. The beautiful woman who stood victorious was Kohaku, an Angel known for her skill in combat, who always attained victory in each battle she fought. Yet another man has challenged her abilities and got a humiliating defeat in return, she was known as a fierce warrior who injured many men who dared stand against her and doubted her ability to overpower them. The man covered in his own crimson red blood apologized while crying in pain, he was visibly sorry to have challenged. Kohaku meanwhile showed no sympathy and swiftly turned on her feet and walked away from the arrogant fallen warrior while uttering the following words.
Kohaku : This shall be a lesson for you not to underestimate me. Pathetic, tch…
Though in the collision every male she injured was treated by one human male who was born with a sacred gear which had the capability to heal any wound, no matter how fatal it may be. Yosu was the man who was responsible for healing each warrior wounded in battle and each man that challenged her, at this point he was used to healing man after man who was wounded by her though on the flipside he wished to see her in person as a secret admirer. He loved her fierce soul and how she doesn’t hesitate to shut down any who challenged her although her unsympathetic nature concerned him grievely but his kindness can fill her coldness and her fierceness can fill his sensitivity.
The same Angel with beautiful blonde hair had her entire dress engulfed in crimson red color while a trail of blood followed behind, crawling through the streets her vision was blurry, her body cold, her body about to give in. Kohaku has been severely wounded in a recent battle even though she was victorious and had slaughtered the entire fleet, she took a spear around her abdomen leaving her bleeding out and she only knew one man capable of healing such a wound. While her left hand was pressed against her abdomen to stop the bleeding to some extent and her right hand raised to knock on the door she stand in front. A male with orchid purple hair and sky blue eyes, Yosu opened the door before Kohaku lost consciousness and fell straight into his arms. This is when he saw the dream girl he had just heard of, the fierce blonde women who beat men after men is bleeding out in his arms through the usage of his sacred gear, he healed Kohaku just in time but this was just the beginning of their dynamic. From that day Yosu took care of Kohaku while she wasn’t able to help herself, looking after her every need both desired each others time and can’t spend time without the other around. He was the reason Kohaku showed a more soft and caring side to open up from the exterior she manifested, the two were deeply in love. At last confession of the two led to the birth of the dynamic couple, kindness and brutality. Light and darkness. They completed each other like Yin and Yang. After a year Yosu proposed to Kohaku and upon her acceptance the two got married to hope and build a beautiful family afterwards.
15 August, 2000
A young male was pouncing about the place outside a room, today was the day his first child was to take birth, the first child of Kohaku and Yosu. Unknown if it were a girl or boy, he still panicked as much because he wished everything to go smoothly and the wish to hold his child in his arms, a few moments later a baby's cry echoed throughout the place; the daughter of the two had finally taken birth. A warm smile stretching across their faces as the sparkling gaze was set upon the sight of the baby they held in their arms.
Yosu : What to name her? Kohaku.
Kohaku : I wish to name her Maho Michiko, an honest yet wise chil\d who will shine ever so bright.
Kohaku has a warm smile spreading across her face with a single tear falling down on the right side of her cheek. Their first child ‘Maho Michiko’ was born, an Angel-human hybrid who is to witness the most horrifying events in her childhood and through life.
3 YEARS PRIOR TO HER BIRTH
Michiko was now three years of age much like her name. She was known to be really wise in spite of her young age, always striving to learn. It was astounding how much knowledge she withholds but today on 23 June she was bouncing around the entire house filled with energy and excitement because on this day she were to have a sibling, she will not be the only child anymore; she would have someone she will spend her greatest memories with and someone she will protect as well as love. Though she wished to have a sister from her heart's deepest desire but wouldn’t mind having a brother either with Michiko impatiently waiting at the door for her parents to walk in with the sibling she hoped to have for such a long time. The handle pulled down as her azure blue eyes sparkling brighter than the sun while Kohaku and Yosu walked in holding another baby girl in their arms, the little baby had beautiful orchid purple irises much like her mother, Michiko stood on the tip of her toes gently sliding her index finger through to the small hands of the little baby who then giggled in sync with Michiko while Yosu placed his hand atop her head gently rubbing it.
Yosu : Michiko dear, I thought of her first name which is Suki because she is the Beloved one to us all now you wanna give her a name?
Michiko : Oh yes! Father. I would love to name her Himiko because it means ‘Sun Child’ and she will till eternity shine like a sun through all the darkness surrounding.
Michiko had the brightest smile upon her face as she gazed upon the baby sister she always wished for, the one she promised to not just protect but love no matter what life shows after. The two Angel-Hybrid daughters who may represent massive levels of power no one would imagine to have. Meanwhile this entire time Amaya the fallen Angel with the ever growing hatred towards the Angels had built a foster home though all the children present there were her test subjects, the weapons she planned to use in the future against the Angels. Just as Amaya came to learn about the two Angel-hybrid daughters, Michiko and Himiko. She schemed an assassination mission to slaughter their parents and take in the two as orphans but in reality just use them as weapons maybe her strongest yet. After three years, Michiko now six years old and Himiko being three years old were sitting upon the soft grass of the garden outside the aroma of the beautiful flowers engulfing the area while Michiko was dictating a story book for her little sister, Himiko stared at her with sparkling eyes because they were near the end of the story and she was quite excited to learn what the end brings ,was it a happy one or a sad one but a ringing bell of the timer was heard because Michiko was also preparing cookies for the two while she ran inside to check on them; Himiko sat outside awaiting her arrival but with a sudden drift of air the atmosphere turned absolutely cold,all of a sudden darkness took over the surrounding. A heart wrenching feeling of fear was poisoning Michiko’s entire body as sweat was running across her entire body, she was shivering but stood frozen upon the sight of the blood wrenched body of her parents, while Yosu’s right arm had been cut off, Kohaku’s left had been cut off both raised there safe hands firmly placing it upon both of her cheeks. The two smiled with crimson red tears running down their faces both uttered one last sentence.
Kohaku and Yosu : We love you Michiko, please take care of Himiko.
With those last words they took their last breaths but the assassins didn’t stop there, they smashed their heads into complete mush of blood and flesh right in front of Michiko. Michiko stood there frozen with a continuous stream of tears going down her cheek, she wanted to scream and cry out loud but her body couldn’t move a muscle. She had gone senseless due to the horrific sight of the lifeless body of her parents being smashed into absolutely nothing but flesh and blood spilling out. She fell on her knees while her hand was placed upon her stomach and she threw up constantly crying all the meanwhile but because of her promise to her parents to always protect Himiko, she builds up the strength to get up on her feet and run away back to her sister while her tears never stopped. In a swift movement she grabs Himiko’s hand and ran as far as she could while her entire clothes were engulfed in the crimson red blood of her parents, Himiko repeatedly asked her the same question ‘What happened nee san?’ but she didn’t have the courage to tell her anything though later on, the two were taken in by Amaya into the same foster house to fulfill her plan to make them into weapons.
It was a bright sunny day,not a cloud in sight, the Sun shines with all it's might.The chirping of the birds could be heard as they glided on the warm summer breeze across the azure sky. The happy giggles of a young girl could be heard. A Beautiful young girl located on top of the soft grass possessing magnificent orchid purple hair with the length just up to her neck with alluring amethyst irises, she held a soft fluffy cat.Her fingers went through it's fur as she petted the cat softly.The cat had a straight face as it got fed up from the annoying young girl who constantly kept petting it's head and hugging it tight.The cat then opened its mouth and bite Himiko's hand as hard as it could.Himiko felt a sudden pain in her hand as she released the fluffy white animal.
"Owie" she said.
There,getting a chance, the fluffy creature ran as fast it could,seeing the cat getting away Himiko chased it with all her might up and down,left and right wherever it went she would just pop up out of nowhere.
"Hey mister kitty!wait up!I wanna pet ya!"she said while chasing the cat.
As she suddenly felt a presence in front of her and without knowing she bumped into two boys who used to bully her.
"I'm so sorry"she said apologetically while she bowed to them repeatedly.
"Hey! can't you see where you're going!? Are you blind or something!?!"one of the boys said to her.
"Well...um... to be honest I didn't see where I was going because I was focused on the fluffy little kitty cat and nope I'm not blind .Look I can see perfectly"she said cheerfully.
The boy then raised his hand as a mischievous grin enveloped upon his face as he uttered the following sentence.
"Now I'm gonna make you my dog"
Just in a fraction of a second,a beautiful young girl apparently older than Himiko stood behind them,certainly looking pissed and irritated.Her eyes were blue as the sky above and her hair bright as the Sun though her gaze was like threatening blades.As Himiko heard her sister threatening the two boys she herself shivered with fear.The two boys disappeared in a split second.Himiko laughed nervously as she looked at her older sister,she waved at her while her hand was shaking.
"H-hi...nee-san"she said nervously.
Himiko suddenly felt a wild impact of force hitting her head as her head slammed on the ground.
"Owie mowie!! Why sister?!? What did I do?!?"
"How many times should I tell you to stand up for yourself,AND I SHALL BE THE ONLY ONE WHO COULD HIT YOU!.tch.."
While they were busy arguing a sudden vibrating sound echoed through the area.It was the sound of the bell indicating that lunch time had started.Himiko thought about the witch waiting for their arrival,she saw her sister swiftly walking away she gets up on her feet and says:
"Nee-san wait for me!"
She then rushes after Michiko,even though they ran with all their might they were still ten minutes late, Himiko thought about the punishments they could receive from their foster mother. She shivered and trembled with fear with just that thought though she was their foster mother she was anything but kind.She was brutal as ever giving punishments to those who make the smallest of the mistakes.A sudden dark aura surrounded the whole room as a woman with hair dark as night possessing crimson red eyes entered the room.Her gaze fell upon the two sisters and she didn't look pleased.
"State why are you late or worse is to come."said the woman with black hair.
Himiko was freaking out while Michiko was calm as ever.
Himiko:"Ahhhh...ummmmmm..eeeeehhhhh....ummmm well you see miss Amaya...we ahh."
Himiko then felt a sudden yet gentle tap on her shoulders it was her sister who looked upon her with her beautiful azure eyes indicating her to calm down and that everything is alright.Himiko then stop shivering and gently nodded her head,she turned her head to face their foster mother but she remained silent.Then Michiko spoke up
"Well it's better you know the full scenario, the two boys that are sitting at the front table were bullying my sister here and according to your teachings, bullying shouldn't go unpunished hence it was my duty to defend and protect my sister. Those two are accountable of us being late."
Amaya's gaze fell upon the two boys as she looked at the girls in front of her again and said:"very well then I shall spare you too for now but no more being late and no more bullying"
Himiko and Michiko bowed with respect and walked away while Himiko looked at the two boys, she sticks her tongue out as her right index finger pulled the flesh beneath her right eye making a funny face.
"Allaaaaaaaa"
Himiko and Michiko sat on the table as Himiko's eyes sparkled seeing the cup of tea in front of her.She extended her right hand as her fingers gently gripped the cup of the tea raising it towards her mouth.Himiko then sipped the cup of tea the flavor of that magnificent tea ran into her mouth down to her throat she finished that cup of tea in a fraction of a second.Shen then turned to Michiko
"Oki um nee-san I had my lunch so imma be in our room if ya need me"
She then tried to run away before her sister would notice but unfortunately it was too late Michiko was already glaring at her.Himiko was thrown on the seat as muffin was suddenly stuffed in her mouth
"You are not fooling anyone, sit down and eat up or I'll shove the food down your throat because you are also disrupting my heavenly lunch!"
Himiko gobbled up the muffin and her lunch rushing towards her room grabbing a thick red book.She opened the page in which the bookmark was located and started reading, with each and every sentence her interest grew more and more as she was lost in her own world of imagination.Time flew by and now it was 12 am in the morning which was way past their bed time.Their deadline was 10 pm but she didn't really care, she just had finished her book and noticed that she was out of books.Himiko waddles to her sister pulling her shirt gently but she didn't get a reply she then did the same thing again and again and still there was no reply.She then thought of poking her as her finger kept poking Michiko's cheek multiple times, she felt a cold touch on her hand it was her sister who glared at her with blazing eyes ready to kill.
"What is it?" Michiko said in an irritated manner.
Himiko : Actually...I finished my book and now I am out of books to read, I was thinking if we could go to the library and get more books.
Michiko: Are you stupid? It is already past our bedtime and if we sneaked out the both of us will get caught and I don’t think Amaya will be merciful this time.
Himiko : But I want more books and I know you are out of them too.
So then they snuck out to the library to get more books to read .Himiko and Michiko took a big risk and there would be a severe punishment waiting for them if they had been caught.Himiko was softly giggling with excitement as she loved to do these sneaking out things.As soon as they reached the library Himiko made a run for the weaponry section which was right next to the history section She spotted a book with the name "Demonic Swords".The book quickly caught her sight as the unique name light up that curiosity in her.She called for her sister to get her that book.
Himiko:"Nee san can you please get me that book?"
Michiko:"Wait just a few minutes"
Himiko couldn't wait and jumped up in order to get that book,her fingers grabbed the book but three books fell down along with her,each of them hitting on her head one by one.Himiko stepped back because she knew that she had made a mess and yes she also disturbed Michiko.
Michiko:"I told you to wai-"
Before Michiko could even finish her sentence they heard a crackling noise of chains and gear as a secret room appeared in front of them which was made by the alignment of history and weaponry section.Seeing this new discovery Himiko got excited and ready to explore.She had a devilish smile on her face as she looked at her sister who kept bobbing her head since she knew exactly what Himiko was going to do.
Himiko:"Welp Imma go explore...soooo bye bye!"
She rushed inside leaving Michiko behind.The further she went the darker it got,Himiko seeing the darkness and unable to find her sister rushed back and hide behind Michiko who too was in that room.Himiko poked her sister and said.
Himiko:"Arm?"
Michiko knew what her sister was going to ask for and yes the answer was always the same "No."
Himiko hearing upon her sister's reply did the old puppy dog eye routine "Pweaaaaaaaaaaase nee-san"
Michiko reply was the same as before a definite no.But Himiko's puppy dog eyes intensified and Michiko gave in,holding out her hand for her sister to nuzzle.Himiko jumped on her hand and nuzzled it tight.
Then both if then began to explore the place which contained many different demonic crafts,each of different shapes and sizes.Himiko still held on to Michiko's hand while her eyes darted around as they stopped on the side of two beautiful swords.Himiko's gaze fell upon the the beautiful dark blue sword with jet black tip.Himiko slowly extended her hand,just as her fingers gripped the sword she felt a dark demonic presence,Himiko went pale and her body was cold.I t was the dark demonic spirit trying to possess her.Suddenly she felt someone grabbing her hand and taking her behind a pillar.It was her sister and she came in just in time as their mother was there patrolling the area.
Amaya:"I shall check on the kids now,"
Hearing this both sisters ran back into their room carrying the swords as well as the books they found.Himiko was breathing heavily while she noticed that her sword had now turned into a gem,putting it into her pocket she quickly grabbed a manga and started reading.It was then when the door mob turned and Amaya came in to check on them.She had a cold expression and was certainly furious.....
Amaya:"Why are you both still awake?"
Michiko and Himiko:"Well we were just reading mangas."
Amaya's gaze fell upon the mangas gripped in their hands."These mangas are disturbing your routine."
Amaya took all of the mangas and threw them outside,ripping them in front of their eyes each one of them was a new edition.Himiko felt her heart tearing apart she could not stand to see her precious mangas being ripped.She felt her body falling and breaking apart.They were their life.Himiko wanted to cry but she didn't since she knew that crying wasn't going to stop her from taking them away from her.Himiko fell down to her knees holding small pieces of her manga.As soon as Amaya left Himiko turned to her sister and saw that she was looking back at her.
Michiko:"Are you thinking what I'm thinking?"
Himiko:"Yes, I'm definitely thinking what you're thinking."
Both of them smiled and said "Well it's sneak out TIME!"
Himiko and Michiko got ready to sneak out.It was one of their adventures that they loved to do,they would usually sneak out late at night and come black home either singing or dancing.Michiko held Himiko hand tightly as they opened their window and jumped out to a tree.Michiko helped Himiko climb up the wall since she was really short at that time, paying continuous visits to the same manga shop every time the owner of the shop knew them quite well and would usually give them discounts which would make their day.Himiko and Michiko bought many mangas along with the new volumes.It was a beautiful night and the dark night sky was decorated with stars shining brightly with all their might.The two sisters sat together and stared at the starry sky above, it was a wonderful moment but suddenly this moment turned into despair as Himiko asked this question to her sister.
Himiko:"Nee san what happened to our parents?"
That question there made Michiko go deep into her thoughts, a little bit later she answered "They were killed by assassins but I'm not gonna tell you how they were killed or why they were killed." after saying this she walked away,Himiko went deep into her thoughts after such a long time being kept in the dark she now know actually knew what happened but still it hurt a lot since she could not even remember how they looked or what were their voice like but there was one thing which made her feel terrible, thing was that it was her sister who had suffered.It was her sister who watched them die, if only she could have gone with her sister.A single drop of tear from her eyes and rolled down her cheek while she saw her sister walking away, Himiko now knew that her question really saddened her sister and now it was her job to cheer her up "Ok Himiko you can do this" she thought and started running as fast as she could.She was now singing their favorite anime opening out loud for the first time it was she who sang not her sister.
Himiko:"I DON'T WANT NOBODY TO GET KILLED"
Hearing her sister sing out loud for the first time Michiko was surprised her eyes went white and after a while Himiko was right besides Michiko as she too continued.
I'll come and get you
I am always ready to fight
So don't take all of the blame we were all swept away
Don't take all of the weight. You always do
There will always be something you cannot control
We will overcome. Your salvation has begun
No signs
No lights, such a mess all over
Don't kill your hopes
You make me realize who I need
I'll be there hold on
They'll change you somehow
So where are you now?
I'll reach you by dawn
The shadows appear, Illusions are born
The fallen angels you run with don't know
It is our pain that makes us all human after all
Torn old sepia photographs show
Our fragile precious world
Must discard it, respond to the call
They sang along the way dancing jumping up and down, both of them seemed to be in really high spirits as they sang out loud with all their might and pretended to unsheathe a sword at the last part but as they said "Respond to the call" their voice echoed through the whole orphanage.They softly giggled and suddenly realized that they were standing in front of Amaya's window both of them were frozen with fear when they saw the light in her room
Just as the window was about to open Himiko felt a hand covering her mouth and pulling her into the darkness.
Unknown:"Be quiet Amaya is outside right now."
Himiko started to speak again but her mouth was covered by her sister.They waited till Amaya had gone away then Michiko and Himiko came out from hiding.Himiko was unable to see who was the person who actually saved them since it was dark, all she saw was those magnificent purple eyes even though she was not able to see the person she was aware that he was a male.The heaviness in his voice told her that.Himiko slightly bowed to the man and said.
Himiko:"Thanks a lot sir, you really saved us from that witch."
The man extended his hand patted both of the sisters.Himiko gladly accepted the pats while Michiko didn't.After thanking the man both of them returned to their rooms and slept.
It was a bright sunny day, the clock strikes 5:30 am in the morning Himiko just finished dressing up and is now out in the garden taking strolls, feeling the cool breeze around her she enjoyed the nice cool morning but her joy soon ended when she heard a loud shout of a woman who reminded her of someone it was no other than Amaya "That witch had to ruin the mood" she thought.Himiko then ran up to her office and saw two new girls getting scolded for a fight or something.
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