|| Shou P.O.V. ||
| Early morning Monday |

Darkness... It surounds me as the only thing I hear is the constant ringing of my phone. It must be Sumi. I slightly open my eyes. Regretting it immediately, the bright morning light shined through the curtains. It had been exceptionally bright this morning, and thought I can't confirm it. I've already been blinded enough to realize. My curtains are fairly thick.

I put my arm over my eyes. Even though they're closed I feel a slight burning coming from them. Don't ask why, I honestly don't know. I finally gather strength, and fludder my eyes open. The light was bright but, with a little determination my eyes finally adjusted. Plus, I was getting annoyed from the constant ringing from my phone.

I grabbed it and without waisting anymore time, I picked up the phone. "H-hello?" I studdered slightly, still sounding aloof and sleepy. "Shou, I'm coming over now. You sound terrible. You should get up. We have school." She said sternly. Like, some sort of army general or even a strict parent. I hated it. I missed the slightly-cold-at-times-caring Sumi. Not some.... Insensitive Robot! Maybe it's Peo...? Or maybe.... It's... The note...

"Oi. You there?" She asked, strong intense voice being extremely loud agenst my basically trembling ear. Her voice was loud and fierce. One of a predator, not prey. One that would smite any and all beings that oppose or stand in her way. I don't like this. Sumi, just isn't that kind of person. She's sweet and kind, not a menace! And I need to show her who she really is! "Sumi? Are you okay? Is peo giving you another mood swing? Would you like me to get you some hot-?" "I'm Okay! Just, make sure you're feed and outside by 7:30! Got it!?!" She replied, irritated and bossy. I couldn't take this anymore. "Shou!? Are you?!-" Beep!

I felt tears watering my eyes. Some already fallen. What has caused Sumi to become so agressive and irritated...? Is this a joke...? Please, anyone out there! Tell me this isn't real, tell me it's just another nightmare! I'll wake up, right!? Please! Just.... Don't let this be.... Reality.

|| Sumiko's P.O.V. ||

I cry, here alone in darkness. My back agenst the darkest corner of the room. My knees served as a temporary tissue for the snot and salty tears that were quickly runing down my cheeks. I have to do what I got to do. Or maybe this is what they expected? For me to discover... The only way to keep him safe. The only way is to... Keep him away. But, if I do that.... I'll have no more Allies. He'll hate me, when I want is to keep him safe.

I stand up with slight struggle, not to much. But, just by all the crying I knew my eyes were most likely red and puffy. I couldn't help it. I hate this, I hate me. Maybe if...... I wasn't around, Shou wouldn't be in!- No! Stop thinking like that! Think about how you met him? If I wasn't around.... He would of became..... A corpse. Thinking back, I'm glad I took the mission instead of A1-15 taking it. He would have killed them without any mercy. Regardless of what they said....

Wait? If I push Shou away... He might be targeted again... But, if I keep him along side me.... He has me to protect him but, he'll end up in more danger than if I broke off. I can't leave him! They'll hurt him eather way! I can't let them do this! Not while I'm here! So, guess all that strict talk was for nothing? I'm sure it was. I have to apologize, because... The stronger we are as a team... The stronger we'll be in battle....

|| Shou P.O.V. ||
| 7h30 |

It was incredibly cold this morning. After all, we are supposed to be in winter. But, not even a single snowflake had graced it's presence yet. It will be the seven year anniversary since Sumi first arrived. It was Christmas Eve if I do so remember correctly, was the night she undoubtedly arrived. Bringing was appeared to be weapons, was quickly thrown out and replaced with Christmas joy. Remember the fear in my parents eyes... She stood there, fire place behind her. Lit with a great flame, vengeance was all I could think when looking back to the scene. She looked around my age, and her head was tilted up, supposedly looking at my ever so frightened parents. Did I also mention she was incredibly short? So, being a small innocent child, I said to her. "Are you one of Santa's elves? It's nice to meet you! I'm Shou!" And then I gave my hand to shake. She looked at me, I could see her face slightly better. Her jet black orbs looking into my shining black ones. Her face showed curiosity. And then shook my hand. And her face, no. Her eyes. Showed only one emotion, regret.

After the hand shake, she quickly pulled me into a hug. And the first words I ever heard out of her mouth was... "Thanks, sunshine." And that's when she officially became, my very best friend. I reopened my eyes. I didn't even realize I closed them. I let out a small sigh. Not that I was annoyed or anything. Just one that you make when, you remember something so fondly. I look up to the sky, admiring the clouds passing by, where was Sumi? And, why do I feel so at ease. I suddenly heard something behind me...

Tension, I felt it all over my body. What was behind me? Should I run? Should I look behind me? Should I call Sumi? I decided that maybe calling Sumi was best bet, considering the note from yesterday. But, as I was taking out my phone and looking for her contact. I felt a sharp pain in the side of my neck. It felt sore. But now I felt extremely tired. What's happening to me? Why, after all that tension, I'm back to being relaxed and sleepy. All I felt like doing was to rest my head, I felt my legs and feet give out under my weight. I fell to the ground, my vision became blurry... Is this really how I go out? My vision became tunneled and black dots littered all over my vision. I was passing out. Last thing I remember was a silhouette of someone around my age coming out of a bush and a female screaming my name. And then, a truck

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