Of the Earth and Sky

In Which I'm Kozato Mami

Chapter 1

In Which I'm Kozato Mami

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I died in the most unexpected way.

I mean, I expected it - well, more of it came across my mind sometimes, but it was still unexpected. It's not like I don't fear death, (though it sounds that way) I just don't put too much thought into it - I do put some thoughts into it - err, it's all kind of confusing.

But my death was still unexpected.

I'm not very happy about it. Nor do I really care (is that even normal?). I guess it's just neutral. And I don't want to talk about it.

I thought that after death you'd be in Heaven or Hell. Maybe even reincarnation (wouldn't you lose your memories?). But I was staring in a multi rainbow flowery field that stretched beyond the horizon. I stood smack in the center of the field which happened to be a large pond. So clear, it reflected the drifting clouds in the sky and myself. I couldn't even see past the water.

And then, I felt a breeze and saw soft ripples of water in front of me. I looked up. It was a teenage boy with dark purple spiky hair, onyx eyes and pure white and rather plain clothing. He had a smile on his face.

Were those wings on his back?

"You're an angel aren't you?" I said.

"As sharp as ever I see, Valerie!" He grinned.

"So I take it that you're a guardian angel, right?"

"Yup!"

"Don't you find it weird as to how I guessed right?" I raised a brow.

"Nope!" He beamed. "I've watched you for so long, I know exactly how you react and respond. It's very amusing. You never bore me whenever I check in on you."

"Stalker."

He chuckled. "You're just like my other charge."

"She must be nice."

"She's actually your cousin, Avis Vessalius."

I choked and teared up at the name. Avis was my cousin and best friend. She died a few months ago in a school shoot out. I heard that she died intercepting a bullet to the fucking girl who was her fucking tormentor to save that bitch's life.

Avis - she - she didn't deserve to die. That bitch did.

Why?

I ask myself that even though I know that I would have done the same. To save someone's life, no matter who they are or what they did, is worth it. Sounds pretty stupid considering all the evil people in the world. No one deserves to die. No one.

I wiped my eyes and restrained myself from crying as the painful throbbing in my throat continued to worsen.

"There, there," a hand patted my head before I was brought into a hug. "Don't cry, I don't like seeing you upset. It'll make me upset and then I would want to bawl my eyes out. So smile and be happy~!" The angel ended happily and released me from his suffocating hug.

I nodded and breathed.

"What's your name?" I asked.

"And I forgot to introduce myself again!" He gave me a foxy grin. "How silly of me."

"My name is Rei, and I'm your guardian angel." He bowed like a butler.

"Thanks Rei. For the hug." I took another breath. "I needed that."

"No problem at all! I'm glad to be at your service!"

I laughed and did a mocking curtsy. We grinned at each other before he straightened.