Prologue

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"I have to do WHAT?!" My voice echoes throughout the office.

"You need to visit my friend from Shibusen Academy, Lord Death." The Principal says calmly, without looking up from her work. "You are being transferred there, effective immediately."

"Why?" I ask, then regret it in a second.

"Maybe," She begins, "He can help you find a-" And I cut her off.

"Okay, okay, I get it. PLEASE, don't say it. When do I leave?" I ask calmly as I can.

She finally turns and looks at me. "You leave with the Special A team in a few hours." She says, sounding way too cheery.

I glare at her. "Mom, why are you so quick to get rid of me?" I know saying 'mom' would hurt her, but I'm hurt too.

"I just want you to find the perfect partner." She whispers, almost sadly. But she recovers quickly. "Well, you need to get packing. Don't forget to write!" She smiles at me, then turns back to her work.

I make my way out of the office and, as soon as the door closes and I verify no other people present, I slide down the door and burst into tears. "I promise, I'll forget!" I wail to no one and continue to cry.

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