Best is yet Come

Chapter 7

The memory.

He was so close to the meeting place but then all of sudden something exploded , he screamed in pain as he was pushed away and then he heard several gunshots aiming for him .
He looked up and saw a man with brown hair grinning like a madman “ Okita Souji ? “ He spoke with a deep voice and then laughed cruelly “ And I actually believed you would be a worthy opponent but it seems like that’s not the case huh ? “ Those purple eyes were laughing at him as well but that didn’t matter now what mattered was that Chizuru was in danger and he had to save her , NOW !
Souji stood up and grinned at him “ Hey , mate you know I am already pissed off and in hurry so if you could just give up and get out of my way I would truly appreciate it . “
The enemy raised an eyebrow “ Sorry I can’t do that , I have my orders…after all…” He licked his lips “ I came here to have fun . “ His eyes were filled with the desire for a fight .
Souji looked down as if he was defeated “ Oh…well….”
His opponent smirked “ What ? Are you afraid of me ? What a cowar-“ Before he could finish his sentence he was sent flying in the air by Souji’s punch .
He fell to the ground and bit his lip as his eyes burned with anger “ You fucking bastard ! “ He cursed . As he tried to stand up before he could a gunshot was heard .
“ If you don’t wanna die….Get out of my way ! “ Souji cried as his eyes almost turned from green to red , a bloody red .
He chuckled as he saw his enemy looking at him like he was a monster , he chuckled “ Never did I thought that I would use this form again one day…” He smirked as his hair turned white like the snow and his eyes red like the blood that was on his hands .
The other man bit his lip and tried to stood up “ Monster ! “ He yelled as he threw a small knife that he had with him aiming for the red-eyed creature’s face .
For a second Souji took a step back like afraid of what was coming but then he smirked as he caught the knife with his bare hands .
He examined the small blade and raised an eyebrow “ You thought you could kill me using something like this ? “
“ Now...tell me where is she hidden , if you don’t tell me…you are dead…” He promised him as he pressed the blade only some inches away from his opponent’s neck .
He just laughed “ I won’t tell you anything…I am not going to betray them , Takasugi Shinsuke doesn’t break his promises ! “ He cried as he glared one last time at Souji “ Die monster ! “ He yelled as an explosion was heard and everything turned white , the whole earth shook .
Souji was sent away and he spit blood as he fell to the ground and now his arm was filled with scars that were bleeding , he panted Takasugi seemed to have escaped or did he die in the explosion ? He didn’t know nor did he care anyway…
He tried to stand up but he felt a sharp pain in his arm and he bit his lip and he fell once again to the ground…
Then all of sudden it started snowing , the small petals danced in the wind and painted everything white .
He closed his eyes “ Snow…” He muttered and then a memory passed his mind a memory he had forgotten long time ago.
The snow fell from the night sky gently as a young boy walked alone the only thing that could be heard in this beautiful silence was his steps on the snow…nothing else .
The road was empty nobody walked in a snowing night like this outside….today was a Holiday anyway everyone was there with their families celebrating but not him .
He was looking down his face was bruised and his legs could barely take him , for a second he felt his breath being taken away and a liquid fell on the ground painting the bright white snow crimson .
His breathing was uneven , his vision was slowly turning hazy .
Then he tried to stand up but fell on the cold snow yet again , tears fell from his eyes , he couldn’t take it anymore he needed help…his sister had died five  weeks ago along with his whole family and now he was alone…walking endlessly searching for some food , some warmth , searching for something that will make him feel it again…feel happiness again .
Then he heard a voice “ Are you okay ? “ Someone asked he opened his eyes and saw a small girl on his age with big brown eyes he didn’t answer her question he didn’t have the power to his throat was dry and he was shivering so he just shook his head .
The girl looked at him some more then held out her hand as she smiled at him “ Take my hand . “ She said as he weakly took it in his own “ So cold…” Thought the girl as she helped him stand up and led him inside a small house .
The boy stopped shivering the house was small but it was warm and cozy the girl invited him inside and left for the kitchen , he looked around the house was empty nobody beside them was inside…how unusual…such a day he would have expected that everyone would be with their families…
Then the girl came in the room holding a cup filled with hot chocolate and gave it to him “ Here you are ! “ She said smiling .
He blinked and he took it and with a voice that could be barely heard whispered “ Thank you…” The warm liquid run down his throat and he felt a bit better than before .
He looked at the girl and for the first time in weeks he smiled gently , the girl felt a blush filling her cheeks at that image , the green eyes sparkled with happiness because of such a simple thing .
“ What’s your name ? “ The brown haired girl asked him curious .
“ Okita…Souji…” The boy muttered .
She smiled at him “ Nice to meet you Souji-kun ! I am Chizuru ! “ She introduced herself cheerily .
He nodded “ Chizuru…um why did you help me ? “ He couldn’t help but ask it was one of the questions that were inside his mind all this time .
She blinked “ I saw you there all alone in the snow and thought you needed help so I came and invited you inside ! “ Chizuru explained .
“ Oh…” Was all that the emerald eyed boy muttered and then he looked at her surprised nobody all this time had acted kindly towards him , they were just passing by not caring about nothing else beside their selves the world had become so selfish he realized but just a small girl on his age didn’t hesitate to help him even if she didn’t know anything about him .
“ Thank you Chizuru…I am in your debt…if there is anything I can do to repay the favour I shall do it .” He bowed slightly and then girl just giggled “ You don’t need to be so formal ! “ she exclaimed but then her eyes saddened slightly “ But you could keep me company , right ? It doesn’t feel nice being all alone in a day like this…you probably feel the same way don’t you ? “ The girl questioned as she smiled bitterly .
He couldn’t help but nod but then curiousity took the best of him “ Why are you alone ? “ He regretted asking when he saw her look down sadly “ You don’t have to answer if you don’t want to ! “ He added quickly .
The girl shook her head “ No it’s alright…” She assured him then she walked towards the window and looked outside at the snow “ Actually my mom died a year ago in a day like this…our father had died long time ago we never managed to meet him…since then me and my older brother are living here alone…right now he is outside searching for some money so we could buy some bread to eat…” She explained and Souji looked at her saddened by her story “ I am sorry for asking…” He apologized and then remembered his own family and bit his lip as the memories filled his mind…but he knew that they were gone…
Then Chizuru sat next to him and said “ But since you are here I won’t be alone at least…” She whispered and her eyelids closed slowly , Souji was really tired and then he looked outside one last time and he fell asleep .
The girl’s head leaned on his shoulder and his own was leaning on hers both of them were smiling in their sleep…sadly but with a bit of hope in them…
“ Chizuru…I am coming to help you soon…” He whispered as he managed to stand up blood falling from his arm and walked into the night after some time he managed to reach the meeting place that Kazama had told him about…but no one was there…he saw a small note and took it .
“ It seems you have passed through the first challenge…now here comes another one you have to solve this riddle “ Where is the place that the tears fall and flowers refuse to bloom ? “ There you will find your princess…Good Luck…”
Souji felt his knees weaken and he fell to the ground sick and tired of all of this madness .
He had to find her .
He had to !
The end
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