VIII. rυท αωαy ƒσr τнє ℓσทєℓiทєss

  I still had some problems with my wings , but it did not matter . My top priority was my brother and nothing else . Was completely lost and not knowing which way to go , because Koichi Poderi be anywhere now . I looked around , waiting for some sign or trace of him , but found nothing . I sat on a cloud to think better and try to know the coordinates of the place where he had gone .

  Then an idea hit me like a stone : if I were an angel hurt I would go home and my house would be ... Equal to that castle I painted ! That's it! Koichi should be there . Part of the problem was solved , but now came another even bigger problem : how to find that White Castle ? I closed my eyes and tried to imagine the location of the place in my mind , creating an intuitive map .

  Followed that imaginary map , feeling cold , fatigue and fear. As children I climbed , the more terrifying it was . There were other archangels there and looked at me solsaio perhaps they knew I was not at all an archangel like them. I looked at all sides , and no distress signal that castle . Thought I'd give up and go home , because either way I could not and would force Koichi to forgive me . I traced the path back home and it was then that I saw a little castle far away from me . Euphoric and anxious , I flew as fast as possible there . When I got closer , I realized that every trace of my painting was quite similar to the original castle .

  The gates opened when I approached them and entered the castle. He was even more fascinating inside with several flights of stairs and huge rooms . Searched room by room , but found no one . Feeling defeated, fell asleep in his room accidentally , for every flight that drained a lot of energy and I needed to recover to continue to look for him .

- What are you doing here ?

  Almost fell out of bed with the voice of Blake and violent hit the door on the wall. I looked around to make sure where I was and saw it was still in the room Koichi . But what Blake was doing there ?

- Here is the house of Koichi , what are YOU doing here ? - I asked, recovering .

- I asked you first , then answer . What I do not concern you . Takashiro will kill you if you know that you are here and left without his permission .

- In this issue I take care . I'm looking for Koichi that urgently need to speak with him . Have you seen him anywhere?

- Maybe ...

- Well , Blake , stop being so and help me just now , yes ?

- And what do I get?

- ...

  Blake sighed , clearly unhappy with my lack of argument , but I did not know what to offer because I never imagined I would meet him at the home of Koichi .

- Okay , you selfish. Go towards the southwest and follow the eastward when you have flown five kilometers . Bring a jacket , believe me , you need ... I'm in a hurry, do not have time to chat .

- Blake , wait, I do not know how ... - He was gone .

  I followed the direction he indicated me and I felt chills through my body . The place was no nice little . Appeared that no one had ever ventured there.

VII. cσℓ∂ τєαrs: вrσкєท нєαrτ

  The next day , Blake did not go to college and again had to annotate twice . I was worried about him , because yesterday he seemed fine . He rarely missing and when did it said it was for health reasons . Was he right? Koichi met in the hall and said he did not know why he had been absent . My concern was redoubled , but could not lose it . Unlike me , Blake knew exactly what step to nomomento right , he planned everything, so it does not appear in the class was in his plans , reassured me a little more .

  Was leaving the main gate when a person dressed in a burgundy coat well spent and a beige slacks also well done hastily passed by me and we bumped . My notes scattered on the ground and the boy helped me collect them . Seeing his face , I recognized immediately : it was that boy in the woods , and Nathaniel was dressed in the uniform university Akiyama , who was a few miles away from where I was . I realized that he recognized me immediately , opening a wide dimpled smile .

- Good to see you again , Mizuki - san .

- Also , Suzamoto - kun .

  His green eyes sparkled , but not because of the charm of vampires . It was a glimmer of joy and satisfaction. A strong wind passed us and ruffled his hair , which seemed to wind copper wire . Soon , I realized that was not exactly the wind , but Koichi rushed past us like lightning .

- Koichi , what happened ?

- My family called me and I have to go to the hospital . - He lied because he knew he could not say anything to all the students who were there . - You think you can go home alone ?

- If not bother , I can accompany you , Mizuki - san . - Nathaniel offered immediately , looking for my brother, who nodded confidently and quickly disappeared .

  Nathaniel and I walked slowly talking a little bit about everything , until my phone vibrated with a message from my father . ' Overtime . I'll have to cover the shift of an employee who was missing . I'll be back after dinner , do not wait for me . ' . I sighed , I never liked to be alone at home, even more after seeing that message mirror . Koichi Blake was busy and did not answer the phone . Nathaniel craned his neck to see the message and finally said :

- You are good at writing tax ?

- Why?

- Well .. I have an exam tomorrow and I really do not know much about it .

- You can study at my house . That is , if you have time .

- You are my guardian angel, Mizuki - san . - He sighed with relief . - I do lunch if you want .

  Nathaniel really good cook . He cooked pasta with mushroom sauce and I must admit that I enjoyed the meal . I helped with the dishes and then went to the mini library on the top floor of my house to study . It was hard to explain everything to him . Although playful, he was smart . I noticed that he was becoming increasingly relieved every time progressed stage .

- I do not know what would I do without your help , thank fate that I have found you again , Mizuki - san . - He gave me a bear hug and put his stuff back in the bag. - Well , what can we do now ? I know! Why do not you play a game of chess with me ?

  We played a game long and coldly calculated . He was agile and cunning , knew that piece move at the right time and won a checkmate with prestige. Before I could save the game of chess , Nathaniel pulled me to the balcony and showed me something I had never noticed : the sunset was different : a light silver was hiding in a violet sky , truly a beautiful sight.

- Not as beautiful as you , Mizuki - san . - Nathaneil said , looking at the sky .

- What are you talking about, Suzamoto - kun ?

- After that day we met , my life changed and I always tried to find you again, but no success so far. I like you , Shizukka .

  His face was very close and he cornered me in the glass balcony door . The cold air and refreshing coming from his mouth tingled my skin and I could not move my body . Nathaniel kissed me quickly and I felt a drop of rain dripped on my face . I looked at the sky and then looked around . Nathaniel was gone and I saw a message on my phone . ' Thanks for helping me :) ass : Nath ' . As he disappeared so fast I did not know , but I looked up and saw a pair of wings flapping gently toward the clouds and I saw the person looked back. Koichi was and he was crying .

  It was a scene of heartbreaking . His wings were shaking and he looked at me , her blue eyes brimming tears fell and a white rose with a note tied with a red ribbon . I went to the edge of the balcony to catch the flower and my left foot slipped and gravity acted faster than my wings . I closed my eyes , expecting to feel the garden lawn and thud of my body on the floor , but felt familiar arms wrapped around me and my body back up until my feet are firmly on the ground from the balcony of my room .

- If you hurt ? - Koichi asked , looking at my arms and my face looking for an injury .

- I'm fine , thanks for helping me . - I looked into his eyes and saw that the tears were still umidecidos seconds ago - Are you okay , Koichi ?

- Could be better than I am . - He replied bitterly.

- I'm sorry if you saw it , but it was Nathaniel who started I could not move ...

- Sure . The emotion was too strong and you froze in expectation.

- Not at all . Please believe me . - I tried to touch his face , but he pulled my hands .

- Do not make things harder for me , ok ? My heart is smitten enough for one day . I love you beyond the love of brothers and after all the attention I got this grant retribution ? Perhaps a stab in my back would hurt less .

- Forgive me , really.

  Koichi grabbed my face and kissed me longer than Nathaniel , then continued up to the clouds , with sadness in his eyes. The followed with his eyes until losing sight of him . I ordered my wings to take me to appear and Koichi , but they refused to appear. He would forgive me someday? Koichi was valuable to me and I did not want to lose it the fault of Nathaniel . I lay in my bed and buried my face in a pillow , hoping to stifle my sobs . Tears stung my eyes and did not fight against them . For the first time in his life , Blake was right : I was weak and useless . Any other girl would have prevented Nathaniel , but I allowed it all and hurt the feelings of one of the most important people in my life . Koichi was my guardian, the guardian perfect as anyone could wish , and I managed to push him away with an act of stupidity and weakness . I barely knew the boy and invited him to come to my house and let him do it .

  I looked at the clock and went down to the kitchen . I prepared dinner , washed the dishes I had and got fouled . My father certainly kill me for this, but find Koichi was my priority at the moment. I had to apologize to him right and had to make it clear that Nathaniel and I had nothing concrete.

VI. ωнατ τнє єyєs cαททστ sєє...

  I stifled my scream with his hands and ran out of the bathroom , bumping into Blake , who was idly on a wall . Stifled cry one second before I knew it was him and stepped back. My heartbeat was descompassados ​​and I was gasping , sitting on the edge of my bed .

- Hey , why all this ? Sounds like you saw a ghost .

- Blood ... Had a message on my mirror written in blood . - My voice was shaky and I felt the blood in my veins disappear every time I remembered it.

  Blake went to the bathroom and returned with a tube of liquid soap in my hands . He looked at me with indifference and threw the sanbonete for me .

- It's okay , just do not be playing board with your soap in the mirror again, ok ?

- What? Is this a joke ? It was blood! I saw ! And the mirror was running . It was blood, Blake , I swear !

- Sure .

  I ran to the bathroom and saw that there was indeed some patches of dried liquid soap in the mirror . Blake looked at him and raised an eyebrow , certainly telling the truth . If it really was my imagination I do not know , but I had to be absolutely sure you have seen the message . I looked back at my brother , but he had disappeared . I wore a white shirt and black pants simple. I put my running shoes and went to do my morning run through the neighborhood . There were days I did not feel so normal , as if nothing had happened . Filled my lungs with fresh air and greet the people passing by me . Despite my brothers had quarreled and after all that, I could relax a little . I came home completely refreshed . I showered and changed clothes . I did my homework from college and took the rest of the day to paint .

  The insppiração emerged as an arrow and ended my work soon . I liked the result , despite not knowing where I saw it , but I knew I had been there . My frame depicted a castle cream color under a clear blue sky and a few lazy clouds that were passing . The gates were gilded with some details on their grills . There was also a jardm with lilies and violets . In a way , look at what gave me an overwhelming sense of peace.

- Beautiful painting, but I think it is missing a little black in this castle .

  Almost dropped my brush with fright. Blake was in my room for the second time on the day in less than eight hours.

- There is something called port and you must hit it before entering .

- I've heard this story before , do not need memos .

- What do you want here, anyway ? You never come in my room so freely and willingly .

- I can not spend time with my sister ? - he pretended to be offended and lay on my bed - Just have nothing to do and decided to stay here for a while .

- Got it . Well , get all you want .

  He closed his eyes and muttered something I could not understand . A gentle breeze swayed the curtains and heard deep breathing Blake . I never thought I 'd see him sleeping so deeply that way . If I did not know what he really was , I'd say he looked like an angel . However , he was far from being a real one . I stared at him and could not contain my impulse . I grabbed another canvas and began to paint his face . It was a big challenge , but in the end managed to get the expected result . More a dab here and there and was ready shaded . I walked away from the table to see the resemblance and I was amazed to see details I never noticed before : his features were strong, but gentle at the same time. The line of his lips were well designed and the features of the chin , striking . Some strands of black hair falling over his face , giving him an air of lazy lovely and a boy like any other . I noticed as we were similar in some traits , such as the shape of the face , the arched eyebrow and the depth of the eyes . He could be rude and intolerable most of the times , but he Atria more than all the delicacy and attention Koichi .

- What is it? Take a picture . - He replied , stretching like a cat slowly spoiled by the lady millionaire .

- Actually , I did something more than take a picture .

  Blake jumped gracefully off the bed and went to close the frame. He took the mirror from my dresser and compared every millimeter of his face with the picture of the room .

- Congratulations , little sister . - He rubbed his hand on my head as a kind gesture and went out the window .

 When I looked at my bed , I saw that he left a silver chain with a cross of rubies for me . It was like my brand of vampire , only brighter . Conrrente held the hands , smelling it every ruby necklace and also on my pillow . It was something rewarding and something stirred inside me. A feeling that he was asleep and created strength so I started to paint the portrait of Blake .

V. вєyσท∂ τнє єτєrทαℓ вσท∂s is нi∂є...

  He received a call from the heart of darkness . It was something urgent and the boy felt he would receive a very strict punishment for what he did . Thinking about it made ​​him shudder , something that was very rare for him . If I had not taken her eyes , he thought ruefully as he dipped the heart of darkness back home . House : something that was no longer the place for twenty -three years ago after the death of their parents .

  The first sight was still the same: dark clouds drifting in a sky of scarlet , and completely dry trees with twisted trunks and a huge black gate that was locked with two thick chains and a padlock silver oxidized by time. For any soul , that place looked like a forgotten graveyard that was being eroded by time. At the bottom of that scene was a castle with high towers and the paint is peeling , maybe it was the only thing that was in better condition there.

  The boy jumped over the gate and walked down the infertile soil , being observed by some crows and some people who were there, but apparently did not know the boy . He steps forward faster and saw two soldiers in black armor were hitting a child who was curled up on the floor with my eyes closed now with numerous bruises her arms, legs and face.

- Stop it now and leave the girl alone.

  The youngest soldier laughed and came closer to the guy with the spear pointed at his throat .

- And what have we here ? A foreigner wanting to be a hero ? - The guard grabbed the boy by his shirt collar - Listen , here only the strongest and saberm that behave properly survive . Compared to our emperor , you are just dogs and should behave with such . - The stranger flung out against a tombstone - Now go away from here , otherwise I 'll even kill him .

- I told you to stop , do not you hear me? Let that child alone.

- The message has been given, but if you want to die , I'll do your will .

  The soldier invested violent blows against the opponent , but none of them worked . The boy was lithe and strong , knew how to dodge and where to attack . When the warrior would invest his spear in the heart of the enemy , the other soldier , who was older put a hand on his shoulder , preventing it to move forward .

- You old fool! Why hurt me again?

- Put the gun down , Chauncey . Put the gun down and kneel for forgiveness to the man .

- Why would I do that ? - Chauncey spat on the ground , making it clear what he thought about the matter .

- He is the prodigal son .

  Chauncey laughed bitterly , measuring the newcomer from all possible angles .

- We all know that Kawazaki are dead and the only survivor is our king . You are going crazy old fool .

- So you do not believe ? Well then I'll show you your place .

  With a quick arm motion , the boy's hand pierced the lung Chauncey , causing him to fall to the ground and lose oxygen. His eyes widened and joined forces to kneel to touch the forehead to the ground and beg for misericóridia . However , Blake was not a compassionate person , especially when he was in a bad mood and stabbed the soldier's spear into his back , adding his death .

- I want to see the conductor . Now .

  The older soldier nodded , without fearing the boy and with absolute certainty that the prodigal son returned from the accident that Kawazaki suffered years ago .

________________________________ *** ____________________________

 The road was deserted and there was no one other soldier and Blake walking there . When they reached the castle, the drawbridge lowered , allowing their passage . The soldier was going to give the instructions of how to get to the throne , but the vampire interrupted impatiently. He sprang to the window and entered the main tower , which was surprising regent quenching their thirst with a human woman young .

- Exite something called port that was made ​​for this kind of purpose , Blake .

- I do not have time to waste being polite , escpecialmente when you're in the middle of it. Say just what you want from me ?

  The conductor put his human side and rose from his throne , leaving only a few meters Blake .

- I called you here to know why Shizukka still alive . She should be dead along with his father and the woman .

- That's none of your business.

- Get more education with his uncle , boy. Furthermore , the fact that mixed race is alive is my business .

  Erick Blake grabbed by the throat and threw him against the wall.

- Shizukka can have half of the blood of the archangel, but she is still my sister and I demand respect for her .

  Erick laughed sarcastically and went to sit on the throne , stroking the dog's head Raito who was beside him .

- My dear nephew ... I am astonished that you are giving so much attention to her now and be offended by what I said . When you're near it seems you repulsed the girl and do not want around.

- I do this to protect her from you .

- So I 'm a threat? What kind of you , Blake . But I have to tell you a little secret ... Shizukka can not stay alive .

  Blake tensed . Noticing his reaction , Erick Kawazaki smiled without humor, and looked deeply into the eyes of his nephew , delivering a silver dagger at him . I want you to kill the angel and bring the girl to me in three days , you know?

  The boy shook his head sharply , freeing up the mental control of his uncle .

- Pick another person to do so. I would never betray my family .

- I am your family , Blake . True .

- You're not part of it , you bastard . I'm referring to Shizukka and Koichi .

- You've changed a lot since the last time we met , Blake . Since my mind tricks do not work then I'll be straight with you : Koichi separate the girl and bring her to me .

- No.

- It's okay , I see that you will not help me , then I will send my soldiers to do so , but after the girl choose sides . The war will start , Blake . Do choose the vampires and the throne will be their again. This throne she snatched from you when William was enchanted by this woman . Not only the throne, but all the power and wealth of this place .

  Erick touched the head wound Blake . It was true that Shizukka be the first heir to the throne and he would be next if there were no children on the way. Out because that girl he lost his big chance to command and show all of his race he could do . Blake lost everything and there was nothing left for him . Even hope had been torn by the relationship that Koichi and the girl had was stronger than he and she grew . Thinking about it , Blake made ​​his own decision , something completely out of Erick plans .

- I want you to give me your poison more effectively and want something better than that dagger useless.

- What will you do ? Poison the girl and kill the angel? What most original idea , my dear nephew ... - Erick boy sneered .

- I'm not exceeded as you . I have something in mind that will save our work , but in return want this throne so I bring the corpse of Shizukka for you.

  Erick analyzed the possibility with caution and attention , wondering how far Blake was going, but soon he understood and let out a smile malignant and satisfying at the same time.

- We have an agreement . - He said , finally - I'm proud of you , my nephew . If your father was like you he would not be killed at a height of these . Here you are. If you need anything else come unannounced. I'd love to see you again , especially with that little girl here . Good luck

- Do not need it .

  Blake walked back to the human world and felt a voice deep in his conscience that severely reprimanded , but nothing mattered now . He was blind and had made a fool of myself countless times during all these years , it was time to wake up and fight for their own goals. Power was next and it was something that was beyond blood ties , something only he could do for his own victory.

IV. yσυr τєrriвℓє ทigнτмαrє...

  He was a tall figure approaching me and majestically . At every step he looked like a completely surreal . I rubbed my eyes and he still advancing towards me . The sky was cloudy before , revealed little rays of light which illuminated the shade.
  He wore a black overcoat . Beneath it, a black dress shirt and black leather pants with boots perfectly polished . His hair was gray and he was going to his shoulders, parted in the middle , framing the face fox . His eyes were dark and deep , and it was not possible to discriminate the iris pupil . In his hands, he wore black leather gloves .
- Mizuki Shizukka ?
   I nodded . My body trembled involuntarily gaze and that guy made ​​me paralyzed with fear. I gasped as he put his hand on my shoulder .
- So my soldiers failed ... That incompetent fahou ... - he looked into my eyes - Soon we'll see , my dear niece. Be prepared .

   The atmosphere was becoming less dense and it disappeared . The world spun around me and the darkness took control of my vision and my body went against the ground , yielding to gravity.
_______________________________ *** ____________________________

  Someone was holding my hand and saying some strange words in an ancient dialect that I once heard that day in the alley . I opened my eyes slowly and saw that Koichi was who was saying those things and Blake was standing , leaning against the wall while my father held my hand , looking very worried .
- Buster ! Why did you go up to the top of the school alone ? - Blake was visibly angry with me .
- I. .. I just ... I'm sorry , Blake .
- Apologies will not solve the problem ! Do not you dare go there alone again , or better, NEVER go there again.
- Why? Just because that guy who said he was my uncle ?
- Exactly. He is dangerous and he was the last person who could see you alive ! Now it's too late and it's all your fault !
- Wait - Koichi stopped - she had no idea of anything, Blake and besides, you should have gone along with it , after all you were in the same room and that was THEIR obligation .
- My fault ? Who was stupid enough to stay up all night beside her to make her sleep ? Were the memories that were in your subconscious that caused all this to begin with , will not put the blame on me !
  My father went away from me and ended the discussion of my brothers . Blake went out the window , and apparently dissatisfied with haste . Koichi left then disappointed , toward the roof.
- It's okay . - My father reassured me - They will understand again, you'll see.
  I got out of bed and went to the bathroom to wash my face and take a shower . When I looked at my reflection in the mirror , I saw that there was a message written in blood and flowed , forming grotesque and threatening letters .

 ' Your worst nightmare will start ' ...

III. нi∂є iท siℓєทcє...

  - Miss Mizuki! I pay attention in class, please? Miss Mizuki!

- I'm not feeling well, lady Kanada, excuse me.

    I rushed to the infirmary. Although I was not actually feeling physically ill, mentally I was stunned. I've had several dreams and memories of my biological mother and how she died. I also remembered my father bioloógico but little thought of it. The fact is that during the dream, I heard a faint voice in my head and a dark belly laugh when I saw my parents die. Koichi saw me bringing to the human world and Blake fighting spectra armed with spears in a sea of ​​blood. The sky was black, there was no star and moon disappeared. It was a terrible sight and I really wanted to forget. I never had this kind of dream before, Koichi me up nest to sleep in his arms. I thought it was a coincidence at first, but then everything fell into place. The way I saw things in my dream was not really to my eyes, but with the eyes of my brother Angel.

  I dodged the way to the top of the ward school. The door was open and there was nobody there. The silence was absolute and was perfect for me to put the ideas in order. I sat in a corner isolated and dark and rested my head on her knees. Tears rolled down from my eyes without my cry. Definitely, I was not at all well.

  The bell rang indicating the range and I could hear the students walking the halls. My stomach protested asking for food, but I ignored him. My head was somewhere else to care for the hungry now. Those images flashed like a movie in my head and I could not forget that voice and that laugh malignant. Just thinking about it gave me chills and I chilled bones.

  'Shizukka, where are you?' Blake was trying to make telepathic contact with me. I could not answer. Something soothing silence that prevented my connection with my brothers. I got up and went to the door but it was locked. I tried to open at all costs, but the door did not budge. Screamed as loud as I could, but nobody heard me. I was trapped and oxygen escaped from my lungs. It was becoming increasingly stifled and my vision was blurred.

 What is hidden in the silence?

                                                             ... Fear.

II. sωєєτ rєqυiєм... α sα∂ sєrєทα∂є...

  It was the big moment. I was blindfolded and Koichi led me down a narrow corridor. I groped the walls looking for a door or anything that would show me where we were going. He did not answer me, just said that I would soon. Should do about fifteen minutes since he had blindfolded me and I wanted at all costs to make the sale, but Koichi held my hands and continued guiding me along the corridor.
  I take it from here. I heard the voice of Blake and I felt his hand on my arm. We turned left, then right and climb a flight of spiral stairs. My feet hurt and I was impatient. How long would it take? I heard a creaking door in front of me. The sale was being untied.
- Happy birthday, Shizukka! - Shouted everyone except Blake, in a sharply trained choir.
- You could at least pretend to be a sociable person, Blake?
  When I turned to him, I almost fell flat on his back. He threw confetti all over me and blew a tongue-in-mother who hit my nose. Even he seemed excited about the surprise party.

  It was my birthday. A date that usually went blank was filled with joy my brothers, my friends and my adoptive father. Muiito had fun and won some gifts. Yuko gave me a white jacket; Atsuhiro gave me a pair of white boots (they combined gifts), my father gave me a necklace that belonged to my adoptive mother and Blake gave me something that anyone would kill for: a black sedan that was still market launch. But there was one big problem: I did not have a driver's license.
- Do not worry about it, little sister. Let us take care of your license in a few weeks.

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  At night, after I finished brushing my teeth, put on my flannel pajamas yellow and jumped under the covers. I was almost asleep when I hear a slight knock on my window. That shadow cast by the moon encouraged me to run and open that window as soon as possible. Koichi was who was there, looking at me with eyes calm as a lake blue and calm. He took me to the balcony window and hugged me gently, as if I were to break into pieces if he embraced stronger.
- I know I have not given you any gifts during the party, but I want to give you now. Not as expensive as the original or that Blake gave you, but it is something that angels do best.
  He materialized a violin wonderful arm and played beautiful music. His eyes were closed, absorbed in composition. It was a song that calmed our nerves and made us feel light, was actually a composition of Angels.
- It's beautiful ... Even better than all that I won today. Thank you.
  Koichi smiled, but there was a smile of joy, it was more like a one sad countenance. The violin faded and he sat on my porch.
- What happened? I said something I should not?
- Of course not. You never say anything wrong. - He stood up and tucked a strand of my hair back - is that I can not compete with Blake and know that you will have to choose one of us part of my soul apart. I do not want you to interpret as blackmail, I just can not keep it more for me. I love you and he barely remembers that you are his sister.
- Blake is difficult, I know. But still I consider, however, it is not kind and cautious as you. I love you too, but I'm not ready to pick. If there was a way for me to see the two of you without having to choose one.
  Koichi kissed my forehead and leaned my head on his shoulder.
- If you really have a solution for this ... But no, you have to abandon one of us.
  Yawned unintentionally. Koichi realized and I snuggled closer to him in my bed, pulling the covers over me. He was caring and made me feel safe, so sleeping next to him was something extremely relaxing. His wings enveloped me and I felt like a child in the arms of his brother, who would be the only source of protection. I fell asleep feeling Koichi stroking my hair and, before long, plunged in deep sleep.

I. τнє нєαrτ σƒ ∂αrкทєss is...

  Heart of Darkness: unattainable. Something mysterious. Something fatal. Those who venture into the night never returns unharmed. Sometimes even returns. No one ever came back to tell you what's beyond what the eye can see and the only person who managed such a feat lost his memory. His memories fade so not even remember how to breathe. So everything is still a great mystery to mankind. What lies beyond the infinite darkness? Will there be light? There will be more misery? We do not know.
   A person can know. That's it. A young man knows the heart of darkness better than anyone. He has lived there. He was born there. His name? Be calm, my dear friend, this is a detail that we can expect to learn. If I really know? Sure. Otherwise, I would not be here telling you this story. I'll tell you a secret: I live in the heart of darkness, I know what it is and how it is. I know every corner as my palm. Me no one can hide. Not the deepest, darkest corner of darkness ... Well, that boy is not there now, but he certainly return. And with a sweet young companion. And I'll be waiting for them.

   Surely you are not understanding, but soon you will understand absolutely everything. Think about it. This is just another puzzle where the last piece will not be relatively easy to find. Curious? Care. When diving in darkness curiosity is the last thing that will keep you alive. 'll Provide a chance to follow me into the heart of darkness. Come, do not be afraid. Apure your senses and listen to your reason, that way you can get away with. You only have one chance. Would you like to enter? Welcome. But before they know the heart of darkness is ...

                                                                           ... Death.

ღ мiทυτєs τσ мi∂ทigнτ - ∂єcisiσท ღ

       " i cαททστ ∂σ αℓℓ ƒσr yσυ, вυτ i кทσω нσω мυcн i ℓσvє yσυ αท∂ мy ƒєєℓiทg ทєvєr ωiℓℓ ∂iє"

- Nineteenth Act -

  After that night I could not sleep soundly as before. Always near dawn I woke up with a strange dream, which I do not remember, my throat burns and my fangs appear. My mind calls by Koichi and it appears every time to reassure me. Whatever it was, my brother was there with open arms and a smile on his face, always listening carefully and lulled me in a few minutes.

   However, the same did not happen with Blake. It was insensitive and intolerant, but he knew exactly what to do and knew how I felt without my saying a word. Blake was sure my situation and always brought a sheet of fennel and sent me to stop chewing my frenzy. He knew that I should stay away from Koichi, however he did not mention about it, this was one of the good qualities of Blake.

    Some nights I could not sleep. Sometimes, Koichi flew me over the woods, beating both wings. Sometimes he carried me in his arms for me lullabies while flying close to the clouds.

   On other nights, Blake and I apostávamos race to the park and we were on the roof of my house, sometimes in silence, sometimes talking. We continue classmates in college and Koichi joined the same college too, but the room Atushiro.

   Soon, my friends and my brothers got together and continue our lives as if nothing happened. I really wanted to think about it, but it was impossible.

   My life back on track slowly because I still had bouts of frenzy during the day and was suddenly weakened. I knew I could not live like that I should forget the humans and go, but where? With who? For how long?

- Eighteenth Act -

  Days later, Blake took me to the woods away from the city to teach me how to control the powers of a vampire. It was not easy, because even though vampires do not have wings to fly, hide the prey, whether relating to the injured and control my powers are special tasks thousands of times worse than what I learned from Koichi.

  First blood: how to know what type to take, as it is and as it can take just touching the victim's carotid and hiding prey after feeding. To me demonstrate, Blake had held a human girl with blond hair short and amethyst eyes, which were glazed and glittered only in Blake. I shuddered thinking that the girl would scream and tell the people the real existence of vampires and angels.

- Do not worry. - Koichi reassured me, lying on the sky with wings beating softly a few feet off the ground - Blake does this always. The girl is under his power, and for her there is nobody else in the world but him.

- But he can not play with people like that! - Protested, seeing how the girl was 'melted' into the power of my older brother.

- I will not kill you - Blake replied, as if it was something very natural - I'm just borrowing it for a brief demonstration, then she will not remember anything. - He winked It's one of our abilities and we should be proud of that.

  After learning theory, the time has come for me to learn in practice. I took a step back, because I did not know that person Blake had prepared for me. I saw shadows of a boy of the same height Koichi, bronze hair and green eyes like emeralds rare. He was conscious and looking sideways, suspicious, but safe because Blake told him that it would be part of a recording of a movie and it was all just fantasy.

- Wait a minute - Koichi intefiriu still off the ground - you said that if she touched a single drop of blood she would be the realm of vampires.

- I know that. But this time the bet is suspended because she must train, no matter which way she chooses. Do not worry, I will not take Shizukka me.

  Koichi came to relax, but his blue eyes sharp and focused on every move that might look suspicious. Blake nodded at me, hissing a probable 'go ahead'. I took a step forward and the boy did not move; another step. No reaction. In the third step, he came towards me and smiled.

- Hello - he said cheerfully -'m Nathaniel Suzamoto.

- I Shizukka Mizuki - Blake cleared his throat quietly, looking at me with reproachful 'not play with your food, go straight to the point' he said in my mind.

  Nathaniel leaned his forehead on mine, looking me in the eyes, which were sparkling like the blonde girl. It was the charm of vampires, now it was just pounce. However, the way he reacted I brought a certain amount of guilt because I was stealing something vital that boy and it would be left with complete amnesia of what happened. I touched the spot where was the carotid artery with your fingertips. It was full of vitality and carrying an exceptional amount of blood. It was the type O-, the most sought and most appreciated by vampires and was there under my possession. By the amount of blood, I could take a lot, but I did not. I imitated the gestures of Blake and the boy disappeared.

- Burra! Why'd you do it? - Blake was angry.

- I just did not feel right to take his blood and then abandon it. This is inhumane!

- We're not human, not our problem! For this reason we can do this without feeling guilty! It was a bad idea to let you grow in them!

- Wait, Blake - Blake Koichi separated and took my right hand, placing it on his neck - if she has to take someone's blood, then I offer myself for this.

  Blake snorted, visibly upset and gave the signal for me to continue. Koichi unbuttoned two buttons of his shirt, leaving his neck completely sample.

  The same way I did with the other boy, touched the spot where the carotid artery was my brother and I realized that his blood was abundant and was class AB +, the second that brought great power to vampires. I looked into the eyes of Koichi and realized that he was not being controlled by the power of vampires; continued and felt his skin being pierced by my fangs.

  Some sengundos later, his blood dripped down my throat. It was warm and sweet, like honey and made my whole body shiver. Wanted more of that blood. Do not want to interrupt that moment of frenzy and ecstasy that dominated me. The thoughts evaporate from my mind slowly just so I concentrated on keeping the memory of that taste and feel my body is absorbing everything so quickly.

  Before I knew it, my fangs retracted and Koichi was already buttoning his shirt. I swallowed and my throat burned, wanting more and more of that sweet nectar. I wondered who would taste the blood of human Nathaniel, but it no longer mattered to me. I was in a different dimension and my thoughts revolved around Koichi and only returned to reality when Blake shook hands in front of me.

- You all right?

  I nodded, unable to speak.

- Well, I see you've learned everything correctly, but there's something bothering me. - He analyzed my face carefully and concluded - You are in a state of frenzy serious. This is not good. - He turned to Koichi and made a cut on his wrist, showing a drop of blood that flowed - What do you carry in the body, honey? Strawberry jam? Juice with lots of sugar maybe?

- What is the problem?

- She is in a frenzy because of his blood is very sweet. I admit to an idiot like you until you have something precious in his veins.

  Blake aproxiou me up me with a sheet in his hands and twisted, causing dripping green liquid in my mouth.

- Swallow and do not complain. - He said.

  I swallowed my frenzy and soon disappeared, but I thought I would lose all the blood that consume because the liquid made my stomach squirm and tastes quite bitter stuck in my throat.

- Do not take more of his blood. You are not yet prepared to endure the taste of his blood. I recommend you stay away from blood for at least three weeks.

  I felt something inside me rebelling against what Blake said. Blood Koichi was now my biggest obsession, but he knew now was worth the bet them and his take even a single drop of his blood I never see the human world and lose all my connection to my childhood and my home adopted. She would not think that would soon be forced to choose, but if fate so want, I will obey.

- Seventeenth Act -

  I did not go to college the next day. Koichi was to help me train the flight controls, the power of the aura and how angels hide their wings when they were in public. It was a difficult task and can not move during the day, so we thought it best Koichi train ourselves where it all started in the alley that Blake met me to say anything.

  We were there during the night. Blake was also to ensure that no one attacked us. He arrived first, sitting on the floor and resting his hands behind his head, with his left foot on the right, laughing at the failure of attempts to teach me Koichi.
- The wings obey your thinking if you think you want to fly, the wings will lift you off the ground if you think you want to go down, they will make you land softly, so if you think it will fall, the wings will brittle and will not hold your weight.
- But they did not obey me, I can not concentrate. I'm afraid of falling or wings deb suddenly disappear.
- They will disappear if you order they are hidden within you, otherwise they are always there. - He patted my wings, that made them tremble a bit. - Give me your hands, I will hold you until you feel confident.
  He took my hands gently and firmly while watching me as I walked up, looking directly into my eyes. Do not look down, he said. We went along slowly across the sky and I was feeling more secure and let his hands. At first all went well, but I lost control and my wings disappeared and I fell at an incredible speed when I felt my body floating and familiar arms wrapped around me. Koichi steadied me before I fell and broke every bone in my body.
- You did well - he said, carrying me to the top, near the clouds - really seem to have their wings will prórpia, but let's get through this together. Look down, my dear.
  Koichi looked apprehensively. Should I even look down?
- It's okay. I'm here. - He tightened his arms around me and kissed the top of my head - I would never let you fall. If I could, I will give you my wings.
  I nodded and looked at the ground. It was so small and I was starting to get sick. My body was shaking and then I remembered that I was safe, for my angel was there, watching over me. Soon, all fear disappeared as quickly as it came and my wings back. Koichi released me slowly to make sure I was okay. I still lost control, but was improving and I approached the ground, landing slowly. Blake was lying on the floor, her eyes brimming tears and laughing as I ever saw. What was so funny? He could not contain himself and when he finally did, he said Koichi:
- Make her face the fear of heights was his idea? It's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. Also you said you would not let anything happen to her and she just died.
- You certainly would prevent it, right? After all, it is your responsibility to take care of her too.
- I would not move a muscle, believe me. It was under his responsibility.
  Koichi ronsnou and landed gracefully on the ground. Blake stood up and prepared to attack they made a barrier and soared into the clouds, exchanging heavy blows among themselves. My stomach churned when I thought of the idea to go up there alone, but I could not leave them to smite him. I walked as fast as possible to find the two looking at me calmly. Both were separated and there was a scratch.
- You got it.
- What is happening?
- We staged one fight so you overcome the fear and could fly. How do you feel?
- I'm fine. I feel safe about my wings now.
  They smiled and rested. We went home and slept the rest of the night. I knew my powers to control an angel thanks to patience and tolerance Koichi.

- Sixteenth Act -

  I felt something weighing on my forehead and vozess distant muttering something incomprehensible. I tried to get up, but I was feeling weak and my body not obeyed me. I looked around and did not recognize much, just a picture frame with a family photo and five coats hanging in the corner. Red was Yuko, beige, my father, the Black belonged to Blake, belonged to the green and dark blue Atsuhiro was Koichi. I looked at the clock that was on the wall: it was two o'clock in the morning.
- Glad you woke up. - Koichi came up quickly with another bag of ice, replacing what was in my head - Feel better?
- I'm still a little dizzy. What happened? Where are we?
- This was your room of our old house. Once you have become, you passed out in the alley. His father was looking for you and he barely killed us to see how you were. Yuko was with him looking for and how our house was closer, we brought you here, after all, a hospital could not handle it.
  Yuko appeared with a bowl of soup for me. Koichi left, leaving the two of us talk alone.
- By the way, beautiful wings, friend.
- You. ..
- I know everything - she blinked, showing the language - I admit it's strange all this, but we're still friends. Atsuhiro almost freaked when Blake told me what happened. He's out there, do not know exactly where.
- I am here ... - Atsuhiro made a ghostly voice behind Yuko, who gave him a tug on the lock of hair falling on his face. - Oh, hi, Shizukka! What a beautiful fright you gave us, eh? Wings legal, you should even get to fly with them.
  The three of us burst out laughing. There were times we did not we were so close and I did not know how long it was before you choose which kingdom rule. I made my soup and my friends were gone, leaving only Blake, my father and Koichi. My father had a brief conversation with me and then I realized that all this was hidden from me for my safety, so I did not try on my real family before the right time. He gave me good night and fell asleep on the couch next to my bed. I was mulling over everything, wondering what would have been their reaction.

  

 I think you should not be getting my point. But I'll tell you everything I know so far: my father was a vampire and my mother an angel, but before they come together, each of them had a son. My father and my mother had Blake had Koichi. When I was born, my parents were punished for having joined and were killed by a creature like a snake. To save me, my brothers made the prophecy of uniting the races and Blake got to face the monster while Koichi put me safely in the human world, knocking at the door of Mizuki, my adoptive parents. My adoptive mother Kalissa, and my adoptive father, Seiji took care of me all this time, it would be when the fury of the two races fell on me and tried to destroy me, unless I choose one of my origins and destroy any and rejected any residue race. Cant is in the human world, because my wings and my fangs can not stay hidden forever, just for a few days.

- Fifteenth Act -

  Then a scream interrupts the line of my thoughts. Looked frightened sideways, looking for the owner of the scream and saw it was Koichi, who had the silver spear stuck in his chest. Blake was smiling, pleased with the victory and admiring Koichi dying silently on the floor, as if everything is a source of prestige.
  My legs do not obey me, but my concern for Koichi was extreme and I could not sit still any longer, just watching it. Supernaturally, I found myself leaving the spear in pieces and closing the wound Koichi, who was unconscious, almost losing his life. I looked at Blake, who was indifferent and could see that something was in the purple around my body. A gentle breeze blew over me and I was a few inches from the ground and felt fine and protruding fangs in my mouth.
- Finally ... Your true form. - Blake said, looking at me with satisfaction and admiration - but did not think you would be a physical mixture of the two races. If I knew that stupid ritual of our parents were doing this, I might never have united to Koichi.
- What do you mean? I have the blood of both parties, I would be extremely plausible mesclasse the two races. - 'Plausible'? where I had taken it? Does part of the transformation?
- Do not you see? You have fangs and the same color of the aura of a vampire, but the energy and wings of an angel. - I studied it from various angles before concluding - But I admit you are right.
  I looked at my reflection in the eye of Blake. It was true. I had wings! Were of medium size, purple color and beat lightly, keeping me a few inches above the ground. They were not exactly as Koichi, but for me they were fascinating.

  Soon, I heard something behind me and turned. Was Koichi, who was smiling happily looking at my aura and my wings.
- It is not entirely yours, Blake. There is a part of her that wants the celestial world.
- This is what we shall see, my dear Koichi. Let us then a new contract: if she drink a single drop of blood in two years, she will belong to me. But, if she can resist Shizukka can stay with you.
- If Shizukka agree with that, I accept.
  Both cast anxious glances at me and I nodded. I did not know what was coming, but I agreed. It would be a test to which I would have to go sooner or later.

- Fourteenth Act -

   Blake was ready to attack and Koichi, armed with a silver spear, watching the movements of the opponent. They were walking in circles and exchanged hostile stares and glaciers, as if they were communicating telepathically. Sometime later, Koichi forward and my brother vampire dodged a punch and hit the chest of the angel who dropped the spear and knelt on the floor, gasping for breath that had been stolen. Blake looked at him with contempt and down the fake brother on the ground, placing the right foot on the head of Koichi.
- This is ridiculous - he said, sharply - if you had not fallen for her, we would not be here wasting time. She is our sister, a being who shares our same blood and you know that we can never unite with her.
- Koichi ... - I approached him, however, Blake pushed me with something like a mass of red air against the wall so brutal.
  Even after the blow, I was still fine. Maybe a little dazed, but still seeing everything that happened. Koichi saw stand up and react with desperate blows, one of which hit Blake's face, causing a scratch on his face. He growled angrily and Koichi grabbed by the throat, throwing him to the ground as if he were a small stone. I tried to run to him and prevent it be prolonged, however, my legs were still and I could not speak.

  Koichi was still suffering. Every stroke of Blake, more blood flowed from my brother Angel, creating a huge pond of blood under their feet. I lost my breath every stroke, like my body was being crushed in the hands of the vampire Blake.
   I felt something get hold of my mind seconds later. It was a familiar couple who held a baby in her arms, with Koichi left and Blake right behind them both. My mind plunged into that image and then I saw a little scene: it was my real family, my mother was on the floor, wound at the base of the neck and my father wielding a sword, looking for something I could not grasp. Koichi saw looking at me with sadness and longing, saying something I could not understand. It was a different language of demics, something like a mix of Latin and Greek anitgo. Hear the voice of Blake then muttering something in the same language and putting a pendant on me, that seemed like a cross scarlet, like my brand. Soon, everything disappeared and gave way to images of my life with something echoing voices alternated between Blake and Koichi.

  'Daughter of a forbidden union, the seed of a new race, one that carries the burden of conseigo enfrentear light and shadows, now carries this brand, so that your blood Archangel remain inert until the big moment of awakening important.'
"Shizukka, balance of darkness and light, your true essence is now asleep, carrying the cross scarlet, connecting to the realm of vampires forever until all you will remember. '
"For us, you will return soon and one of the two kingdoms you will have to govern. Essences Two unite as one, and two lives will compete in her fragile inside. Our precious princess, we will meet again and when that day comes, you wake up in full. "
  So everything they said was true. Also, I would have to choose between them, but for me it was an impossible task. I could never choose between one or the other.

- Thirteenth Act -

Koichi released me and stepped on Blake, who had supernatural reflexes and knocked his opponent in a few seconds. I was trying to balance myself, because my legs were shaking and I certainly could not run away. He approached slowly and scarlet light surrounding him grew stronger.

- Come with me - he reached out to me - your fate is already sealed.

- What fate? I'm not going anywhere with you! Get away from me!

-  Your stubborn girl, come before me to take by force.

- Who do you think you are to treat me like this?

- I am Kawazaki Blake, your older brother.

   I froze and Koichi stood, hissing an apology for not telling me anything. I looked at Blake and a puddle of water that was near me. There was no resemblance. His hair was black as night and mine as a gray rainy day, his eyes were green and mine were of scarlet. Except for the two of us being pale, were not similar at all.

   Sensing my confusion, Koichi approached and completed the revelation of Blake.

- We three are united by ties of blood. Blake and I are his brothers.

- But ... How? Why Blake does not have wings like you?

- I am a vampire's highest class - Blake responded with acidity - and Koichi is an archangel. We are brothers false by the fact that my father, who was a vampire in love with the mother of Koichi, who was the ruler of the angels.

- And with that union you came into the world - Koichi concluded - Blake and I just tried to unite for their cause.

- Are you saying that I'm not ... human?

- Exactly. - Blake was getting calmer and returning to his natural state - You are half angel, half vampire, called Infinite. However, as your blood has more genetic vampires, you would be a Scarlet Infinite. For this reason, it is time for you to come with me and rule the land of our father by my side. Koichi forget and leave behind your side Angel.

   Koichi grabbed my wrist and looked at me with sadness. Then he looked at Blake and brandished a silver spear.

- You can not force her to anything. I will not allow you to take just so Shizukka is a trophy for you.

- Twelfth Act -

  When the clock struck seven, walked down the stairs trying not to wake my father, who was dozing on the couch. However, my phone announced a message Blake agreed and Dad, who nearly fell off the couch.

- Where are you going at this hour?

- I. .. Intended to visit Yuko. Could I?

- Yes, but not too long. I want you home until ten at night but ...

- O.K. I already know.

   I ran out the door into the alley. The street was deserted, however, I felt that uncomfortable feeling of being watched by someone. When I got to the alley, Blake was waiting for me, clearly getting impatient with my delay. As I approached, he was a little different, his eyes were darker, paler skin and there was blood in the left corner of his lip. Had he been involved in some kind of argument or fight?

- Are you okay?

- Why are you asking?

- Has ... Blood ...

- That? There is nothing, I'm fine. Come, you do not want to know everything? Of its true origin?

- My ... Origin? Blake! Wait!

  He disappeared into the darkness of the alley and I followed. I knew deep down that should not have gotten it all, but a part inside me that I did not know I wanted to hear what he had to say. I had to run to keep it and stumbled on something when he suddenly stopped and I could see a body lying on the ground, a little bloodied. It was a girl. No. It was some girl, was one of the students from beginners, Sarah Midori. Blake put his hand in my mouth to muffle my scream.

- Calm down, it's no use crying.

   I ran scared. You should know that everything was a lie, something it was not right. That alley seemed different, like an endless maze. A dense black fog covered my vision and I could not see where he was going. He could hear the voice of Blake approaching me supernaturally. At that moment I thought, with so many girls in the world, precisely why I have to go through this?

   Had no more breath to run and tried to lose him turning right and hiding in the shadows. I leaned against the wall and saw my body lose strength and slipping until I fell sitting on the floor completely exhausted. Atsuhiro tried calling but did not sign. At that moment, I thought I would die.

   Soon, I saw a soft light that appeared before me. My star mark warmed and soon felt the presence of Koichi, the light disappeared and he appeared, with blue eyes and black wings welcoming him drove away the fog with a gentle wind. Koichi opened his arms to me and wrapped me in a way prtetora, almost paternal, but it made me feel good.

- Koichi, what's happening?

- It's time. I should know why Blake have appeared.

- Time for what? Please explain to me what is happening.

   Koichi tightened the hug and looked to the left. A silver spear came and he threw it toward the darkness. I could see a light red like blood in the mist approaching, leaving my mark cross busy and bright.

- No use to protect it. So we know which side he will.

- I know - Koichi replied, still on the defensive - but if you hurt her, I'll have to break the pact.

- You would not dare do that.

   The scarlet light was less than a meter from us and I could see the face of Blake. He continued with the same expression, as if nothing had happened and threw the spear back to Koichi. Blake's hands were smeared with blood he tasted like candy. I felt my body tremble and lose heat, but the angel was still there. They exchanged glances and hostile seemed fastened to a wire that prevented them from attacking each other fiercely.

- Eleventh Act -

The Monday came quickly. Yuko did not go to university because it was cold and I had to double take notes, besides having to stay close to Blake for five consecutive hours. He was not one of those who threatened the peace, but I felt bad for being close to him and my new brand was cold every time I remember what I said Koichi and the fact that Blake had called me imoto. Sometimes, in opportune moments he cast furtive glances at me.

  When completing the annotations, a note came neatly folded on top of my wallet. Quietly, I opened it and saw that a calligraphy drawn with some quirky details.

"What happened to Yuko?"

'She was cold and precise missing for two weeks. Why do you want to know? '

"I was just wondering, are you jealous?"

'Of course not! Stop being childish! '

"I'll pretend to believe it. Incidentally, look out the window quietly. Unwanted There are people who want to talk to you"

'What do you mean? There's nobody. If this is a joke, know that I'm not enjoying this. '

"... Koichi is out there. Look toward the gates."

  I looked in the direction he told me and Koichi was really there. It was in the shape of angel wings flapping gently up to the window where I was. Realized that Blake snorted and looked cold to Koichi, who looked kindly at me. I tried to ask him what he was doing there, but only saw a message written on the glass 'Do not worry, just wanted to see if you were okay, but since Blake is with you, I think I can be quiet.'

  Koichi disappeared. Blake was turned back with a leaf in his hand.

- What is it?

- Activity in double - he replied, handing me a paper with our names written on top - do not look at me like that, Mrs. Kanada told me to sit with you.

  Accepted thinking about the remote possibility that I might know something about the connection between him and Koichi. Furthermore, I would know who he really was and clarify each event.

  I tried to start a conversation parallel to the subject of the lesson, however, Blake was tough and did not answer.

- Meet me today at seven o'clock near the alley that has five blocks from his house. It will tell you everything.

  He did not touch it anymore after that. How would I slip out of the house to find it?

- Tenth Act -

I was immersed in an extremely peaceful and deep sleep, until you hear a voice whispering in my ear. I woke up startled and looked at all sides, with my senses prepared to detect any sound or movement. I was standing by the window when someone holds me in his arms and covers my mouth so I did not scream. The moonlight lit the person's face and saw the same angel who was the other times, however, it was a little different. His gaze was sad and hurt, transmitting the color of a blue and gloomy melancholy, which made me feel compassion for him.
  He put me back under the covers and rubbed his face on my softly, tracing a line of kisses cautious in my face. Soon he turned his face away and looked straight into my eyes, bypassing my mark with his fingertips.
- Why are you helping Kawazaki Blake, dear? - His voice was sad and deeply touched my heart.
- I. .. Just felt a special bond with him and felt that I should help him with the studies. Also, my teacher confided in me ...
  The angel put a finger to my lips and said gently, without looking away once.
- You feel it for real? My love, do not be so vulnerable when he's around, okay? Do not want him to hurt you.
- Why is that? It is so dangerous? What happened to him being transferred? Who are you? What is happening?
- Calm down, princess of angels - he kissed my forehead - I'll take care of you. Not forbid you to approach him, but I want you to promise me you'll be careful.
  I nodded carefully and saw that he looked on my left wrist. First, he opened his eyes, then his wings began to tremble slightly and his blue eyes started to get wet. I looked away from him in the same direction in which he looked. Then I saw that had the mark of a red cross on my wrist that made the star is negligible.
- You all right? - I ventured to ask.
- I'm sorry. I'm so sorry - he looked at me and his voice was a little weepy - I can not take care of you just as before. Now I have to share you with Blake going forward. Excuse me, my beloved.
   He came closer and before I react his lips met mine. My heart pounded in her ears and my body shook in a way I could not explain. That angel was a girl would ask, however, was not exactly what fill my internal expectations. Several flashes passed in my mind and when he let go of me, I could fix part of that puzzle meaningless.
- Koichi? You are ... An angel?
- Yes - he tensed and showed the silver chain that I found in my home - For now this is all you need to know. I'm sorry, really. Forget what I said about Blake, because now I could see with my eyes that your true self is not to me but to him.
- Wait! I want to tell you something.
   He looked at me with all the patience in the world and waited for me to find the right words.
- Not only is Blake I feel connected, but for you too. Since when this star appeared, I realized that our bond was strong and now I feel the same for Blake, but still nothing can change what I feel for you, so do not shake because of him.
   Koichi smiled and relaxed a bit.
- It's good to hear from you, dear. Glad to know that at least I was able to connect to you first. Now it's rest, young lady. Good night.
- Good night, Koichi-senpai.

- Ninth Act -

I finished my homework and helped my dad clean the house. It was five o'clock in the afternoon and I wanted to rest impatient when I hear a knock on the door and a familiar voice muttering something. Open as fast as I could and Yuko barely held me by the throat.

- You know how much I called on your phone? What happened, did not even speak to me because he is walking with Blake Kawasaki?

- But my phone did not ring once. Are you sure you called the right number?

   I did mention to her to sit down and brought a glass of water for her. Yuko was getting calmer when he realized it was true and handed me her phone.

- Take. Connect it to try to find it.

   I called and called three times until someone answered. Blake was. Great, I'm not missing anything! I forgot my phone in my backpack when loaned to him.

- Blake!

- Shizukka? I think you forgot your phone.

- I think so. You can keep it safe until Monday?

- All right, but what I say? Your family will kill you if they hear my voice.

- Turn it off.

- Ok, so until Monday.

- Bye

   Yuko was back to normal and was talking to my father, who looked so natural for me, even after I switched backpack with a stranger. If my mother were alive kill me now, I'm sure.

   My friend went away before dinner and silent again took care of my home. My father and I were in the kitchen finished dinner when the doorbell rings again. Whoever it was, it was calm and extremely patient. It took me a while to get to the door but when I opened ...

- Thank you for lending me your bag, here it is. - Blake handed the backpack to me, smiling sympathetically - Your phone is in there.

- How did you find my house?

- Your phone has the address. It's not far from my house. I live three blocks from here.

- Good ... Would you have dinner?

- No, thank you. I have more things to do. Good night.

- Good evening. By the way - stretched a bag with some books for him - Kanada lady asked me to give you this. Let's start using them after exams.

- Thanks, imoto.

   Blake disappeared as in a snap and the door had closed without my noticing. 'Imoto'? What did he mean? It would be just an expression? Nor are we so close and never seen before, for what reason he would be free to call me sister?

- Eigth Act -

  My alarm went off at seven in the morning the next day. It was a Saturday in spring and I wish I could enjoy staying home or walking in the park close to home, but I had other commitments which included assistance study for beginners. Not that I hate the newbies, is that I do not like when they appear days or weeks of evidence.

   I took breakfast after getting dressed. I went up to the room and grabbed my backpack that was with the bracelet. I put it in the left arm and took course to the library after spending the bookstore lady Shiba and fifteen minutes later I was at the point of encotro. I glanced at the wall clock and saw that it was eight o'clock, however, saw no one, nor the tables upstairs. Eight and twenty. Eight and a half. No one appeared. Would he be one of those that mark and not appearing?

  I sighed and grabbed my backpack, walking toward the exit when I saw him arrive with a calm assutadora. He soon took aim with my left arm and smiled quietly.

- So you are my help? - His green eyes sparkled such as when a child gets a new toy - I'm sorry I'm late. I had some problems along the way.

  He lifted the bag all wet. Certainly the smell said it was water from the same lake where I dived to save Koichi.

- You do not wanna know. - He said, walking upstairs.

   He seemed arrogant and inattentive in the first five minutes of study, however, with the passage of time, he has demonstrated dedicated and focused, and fast and efficient. In less than half an hour he had copied three of the four modules that would be charged in the event. Blake did not exchange a word with me even to flee the matter except to answer questions, which were few. You Kanada was right, he was a good kid.

   Another ten minutes later he copied the last module and extensive. Realizing he would lose the anotaçõess if he continued with the same bag, I decided to lend my him on condition that he give me back full on Monday. Blake hesitated, but decided to accept my proposal.

- Thanks for the help, Shizukka.

   When I turned to look at him, did not see him there. He was fast, no doubt to detail and thoughtful as he heard my full name only once and had remembered. I returned home carrying his backpack in one arm while balancing my books in another.

- Seventh Act -

  It's about time for class. My friends and I went to our classes due to study for the exam would happen as soon as the teacher came Kanada. All the students were at their desks waiting for the big moment, because my teacher was not there the most pious of the universe. Rather, it was cold and cruel to us as a day of evidence.

   She arrived punctually as always, however, she was not in the envelope of the assessments and arrived accompanied by a boy of average height tall, very black hair who wore a suit and overcoat black too. He had green eyes that examined all the corners of the room. When he glanced about me, even if it was for a second, I felt a huge chill run down my spine.

- This is Kawazaki Blake. For reasons parrticulares he moved here. I ask you to be gentle with him. - Kanada lady looked at me - Miss Mizuki, some would bother Blake occupy the wallet in front?

- Fine with me ... - I felt that my voice sounded a little shaky, but I saw that niniguém had repaired.

   As he approached to sit, I felt that my body was shaking and a large chill ran down my spine again. Something made me want to stay away from that boy. He glanced at me and gave a smile that I did not know exactly what it conveyed. It was a mixture of malice and satisfaction with a bit of discontent. After that, the lady Kanada announced that the evidence here was suspended for two weeks because of the arrival of Blake.

   When Yuko and I were leaving, my teacher asked to speak to me privately. It was about the new student, who by the way was no longer there.

- Shizukka ... - She looked at me through his glasses with a caring expression - I know that Blake is new student, but I could count on you to help you with the matter of the evidence? If your friends also can help I would be happy.

- What happened? No one would accept help?

- It is a delicate situation. - She said, looking at his wallet - Blake is a good guy, I know that because I was his teacher in a preparatory course for university in Tokyo and know you're the only one sensible enough not to wonder why he be transferred.

- Something serious?

- Maybe, depends on the point of view of the beholder. Can I count on you for that?

   I nodded, not choice. After all, even if he desired me chills, I should help him with the evidence and the lady pointed me Kanada especially for this, should not disappoint her.

- He'll be there tomorrow at eight in the morning.

- He knows that I am?

- No. But I put it to you that he indentifique.

   She handed me a silver bracelet says "tracking study" and let me go. Yuko was gone and left a message on the door saying that she had received a message of urgency and Atsuhiro was with her.

- Sixth Act -

  I woke up earlier than usual with the smell of pancakes that my father was doing. Lightning took a shower, put on my uniform university and grabbed my backpack. I looked at the table that was current and, to my surprise, she had mysteriously disappeared.

  I ran to the kitchen and took my breakfast as fast as a dog without eating for a month. My father realized that I was hurried and anxious and asked, placing a plate with an omelet before me:

- What happened? You are too restless.

- Maybe so. By the way, you got a silver chain male who was in my room? I think Koichi lost it when he came here and I would return it.

- No, I have not got. Are you sure you did not drop in your room?

   I did not answer. I finished my omelet thinking how that chain could disappear like that? That angel, of course! He must have caught the current. But why? Did he know of my intentions and returned to Koichi? Or so he thought it was a gift for him and her? I do not know. Would have to analyze each option carefully. However, there was still a third option: do Koichi broke into my house at night and took it back if it really was, I would certainly see the chain around his neck.

   The clock struck seven. I was late! I flew up to the front door and ran to the university when I bumped into a person close to the gates.

- Atsuhiro? Where's Yuko?

- It's right there. - He pointed in the direction of the market - the way, why did you come so early?

- Sooner? But we are ... What the hell! My watch was early! This means that ...

- We are the first to arrive. Our watches were also early and Yuko practically dragged me from my bed here. Neither had breakfast yet.

   I sighed in relief. Really, the DST was finished yesterday and it seems that it was not just that I forgot about that. Yuko appeared carrying numerous bags in her arms and holding out a towel on the floor. She smiled at me and began to arrange the food he had bought on the towel.

- Can only be kidding - Atsuhiro said incredulously - were you all this time in the market to buy it? No way I'm going to have a picnic at the gates of the college.

- That leaves more for me. - Yuko replied, mouth full - Shizukka, want some?

- No, thank you.

    Atsuhiro snorted, sitting on the towel and starting to make his breakfast. I was right there, still thinking about the chances of the disappearance of the chain. Gone out of reality when something hits my head. It was a ball napkin Yuko threw at me.

- What happened? Is so because Koichi is your new neighbor?

   I choked on the air.  How Yuko should  know? I had not even mentioned it yet and wanted to forget it as soon as possible, not for what reason, but that feeling came over me.

- How do you know?

- Well, I do not live that far away, dear. I saw when the moving truck crossed my street and I saw him in a black car, certainly leading the rest of the change. Why did not you say anything?

- I just had forgotten about that, that's all.

   Yuko rolled his eyes. Surely she did not believe my lie, and certainly do not pretend to believe.

- You're a terrible liar, friend. I know you and I know that is something else.

- Fifth Act -

  I was exhausted and wanted to get under my warm blankets and sleep. Tomorrow would be a long day. I showered, put on my pajamas cotton lilac and jumped in bed. My eyes were closing on their own, so it was not long in falling asleep.

   

   My sleep was deeper until I felt my right hand and burning someone putting a blanket over me and the strange feeling of being watched. I thought I was dreaming it and maybe something completely out of reality. I turned to the other side and stayed indoors, listening to the sound of the wind blowing cold outside. A few seconds later, I felt someone's lips on my forehead and a gentle touch on my face.

- I will always be here to take care of you. Good night, my beloved.

    I woke up suddenly to hear that voice and felt a cold wind coming from the window. For the first time I could see the figure more clearly, however, not entirely. I saw that he had hair the color of night, black wings and something like a kind of tattoo on his left cheek. Eyes turquoise looked directly at me and seemed to be smiling kindly, however, that smile did not reach his lips. But that did not matter at the moment.

    He retreated back into the room and approached me. The angel sat on the edge of my bed and touched my mark with his fingertips, making me feel my body just blazing, but nothing was actually happening.

- Shizukka .. - His voice was like a whisper loving and unique.

- Who ... Who are you? - My voice was trembling with a mixture of fear and wellness.

    He kissed my forehead and left the room in a split second.

- You will know soon ... Good night, my angel. - His voice echoed through the room, although he is no longer there.

- Fourth Act -

  Eureka! I heard my father say the window, which made me scratch my duty college. For a week I was discharged from the hospital and had resumed my daily activities. I got up from the bench and walked to the kitchen where my father was. To see where he was pointing, I saw new neighbors were carrying the furniture inside the house that previously belonged to Noguchi.

- What's new and impressive new neighbors?

- Look closely at them.

   I made the greatest effort I could to see. My vision was perfect, but I could not see anything special. My father was celebrating something that certainly would have fun, because when he celebrates it's because something dangerous is near. Something very, very dangerous and it is close prickled the hairs on my neck.

   Then, after much searching, I finally saw: with jeans a bit desgatada and a black shirt sitting at the curb it was: Koichi Nakamura. I was alternating glances between my father and Koichi and frankly did not understand what that meant. He looked out the window of my house and waved briefly with the same friendly smile. My father pulled me by the shoulder to get me out of the trance I stood and put my hands on my stuff for the university that I kept,

   Was quiet ending to pack my clothes for lessons when I hear the doorbell and my dad call me downstairs. I walked down the stairs two steps at the door and looked I saw blue eyes compassionate Koichi Nakamura about me. My star began to warm up and I felt my body tensing slightly as I approached the door.

- Hello, Shizukka-san. Looks like we'll be next. - His smile widened more and more.

- It's good news, Koichi-senpai. - I tried to smile back, though not obtained a satisfactory and convincing result. - Where are your parents? I would like to meet them.

   The gentle smile disappeared as quickly as it appeared haiva. He looked around and after a long pause he looked at me and left without saying anything. I followed him with his eyes to the door of his new home.

- What's wrong with it? - My father asked, seeing that I had closed the door.

- I'd also like to know ... - Sighed, leaning back in the door when I felt I had stepped on something. I looked down and saw that a current male was almost under my right foot.

  

   The chain was silver and conveyed a certain warmth in my brand. I put it on the table next to my bed and took care of other chores until late afternoon.

- Third Act -

  I woke up with my friend calling me. For a moment, I thought I had dreamed it all, however, percei I was not in my room. Was in a hospital room. Yuko was sitting near me, Atsuhiro was coming and my dad listened to the guidance of Dr. Kawazaki. Once the doctor left, my father looked at me, a little more relieved and stroked my head. Yuko was completely preoccupied, seemed even my mother. Atsuhiro just smiled shyly and, knowing him well, I know it was an apology.
- Why did you do that? - Yuko began the interview.
- I tried to save a boy who fell into the lake.
- You idiot! He nearly killed you choked!
- He must have me confused with someone else.
- And how are you so sure? - She crossed her arms, with that expression as-you-go-out-this-now?
- He seemed sorry and tried to reach my hand. After all, who took me out of the lake?
   Yuko huffed in defeat. That was a sign that I knew well, but wanted to hear herself.
- He saved you. I think he did it to compensate or try to kill you on land, where you can not get away at the last second. - And as always, she gives a laugh to emphasize the malignant terror.

   At that moment, the nurse knocks on the door with a person. Those clothes, I would know those anywhere. By the way he was and was still wet. My father allowed him to enter. When he approached, my brand began to burn again and stepped back a bit.
- Excuse me for the incident of the lake and thanks for saving me. - He gave a gentle smile and handed me a bouquet with orchids. Those were my favorite flowers and they were not all easy to find in Kyoto. How could he know that?
- Thank you. - I tried to smile and took the flowers with the left hand, because according to my grandmother, if you take something with the left hand, the evil that the person allegedly wished you back to her and I did not trust him.
- I'm Koichi Nakamura. - He smiled again and looked at the clock on the wall - Unfortunately, I have to go. I hope he recovers soon and I'm sorry again. It was a pleasure to meet you, Miss Shizukka.
    He said goodbye to me and then the other companions sympathetically followed by Atsuhiro, who said he received a call from his house. Yuko followed, promising to return the next day to see me. Only my father was there, after all there was no place he could go.
- How do you know that guy?
- I do not know, father. I just felt I should save it and did it, without thinking of anything.
    My father glanced at my hand and saw that my brand was returning to original color. He looked at me curiously, however I do not know what to say. Knowing that he expected an explanation, I shook my head, denying any possibility that I know what was happening. That kid was strange and mysterious. How could he know my name if I did not introduce myself? Surely he could not have found my room without saying my name and surname to the nurse. And how could he know that I liked orchids? And there was a key point in that story: why my brand changed color and burned when he was around? Certainly I would never find out, though I knew very well that would see him again sooner than I imagined.

- Second Act -

   It was a weekend of winter. Yuko, Atsuhiro and I were walking near a park that was a few meters from the house of Yuko. Several children were playing with the snow and the lake was starting to freeze. Personally, I've always had vontede to dive in that lake in an era that, however, I'm afraid of dying of hypothermia or worse.

   Yuko and Atsuhiro were doing a mini war snowballs and I was sitting on the bench looking at the lake, which made me stay relaxed somehow. That's when I first saw something coming from the clouds. It was a person. Whoever it was, was falling at an incredible speed. I opened my mouth to tell my friends, however, the person fell into the lake that subtle than I ever imagined. He was supposed to be dropping, you know, more than two hundred quiômetros per hour, surely it would make a loud bang when it hits the bottom of the lake.

    I waited a moment, hoping that the person appeared on the lakeshore, which would be impossible, unless you're with the entire stock of coats of the wardrobe or was not human. I could see the bubbles of oxygen that a person was trying to find the surface. He or she was having trouble, however, the bubbles have been getting smaller and fewer in number until they disappeared completely.

    I even know that person, but I felt a restlessness detroit me. I was supposed to save whoever was there? I'm not sure. Actually I do not even know what I was doing at the time. My thoughts were elsewhere that not the same I know where. Just came back to reality when I felt the icy water of the lake in my skin. What was I doing there? The change from what I was risking my life? It did not matter. What my subconscious really wanted was to save that person's life.

- Shizukka! What are you doing? Atsuhiro, go get it! - Yuko screaming was certainly having an attack to see the madness that I was committing.

   I took a short break and looked back. Atsuhiro did not indicate any sign of who was determined to face the cold water of the lake for me. Yuko could not swim, which meant that my supposed idea should be completed. I put as much air as I could in the lungs and dove. Sometime later, I could see a body sinking and looked like a boy. I got more momentum and was gaining speed.

   Soon, I reached. It was a boy. And very nice by the way. He had black hair and wore black clothes too. He seemed to be my age, maybe a year older at most. Finally I reached. When touched, my star mark began to burn. I thought it was because of the freezing cold water, but the more I approached him more star warming to change color. For the first time I saw my mark change the color silver to red. I was seeing hallucinations or decreased oxygen in my body. I put it on my back and reached the surface. To my surprise, everyone in the park were there, looking at me and the boy who was now coughing probably choking on the lake water.

   We were almost on the shore when the boy puts both hands around my neck and pushes me to the bottom of the water. His eyes were open and I could see a dark blue rancor and hatred against me. But anyway, what was his problem? I was saving him and that was the method to thank? In what world he came? Did I fumbled a suicide attempt? It could stay in the background because I was running out of air. My consciousness was fading slowly and the last thing I saw was a look of horror and guilt in his eyes, trying to reach my hand.