Change of Fate

Prelude Electric Flower

After Zenitsu witnessed his family being murdered and being separated from his sister when they flowed down the river, he lived the slums of a distance town. He would grab food whenever he'd get the chance and even drink water from the dirt. Four years have passed since the Agatsuma clan massacre and the separation. Zenitsu has kept surviving in the impoverish world. As he walked, he was hearing many heartbeats, and conversation. He knew he would never get any peace and quiet.

But then one day, two paths intertwined. Zenitsu heard a loud smack and yelling, se he went to investigate. Zenitsu saw a girl at his exact age getting abused.

??: I thought I told you, and you'll be getting no food tonight!! Now go! I don't wanna see you for the rest of the day.

Zenitsu was expecting her to cry, but she showed no tears. In fact she didn't show anything no expression, pain, or even emotion. All she felt was hunger and hopelessness.

Zenitsu: (That's messed up. Who and why would someone treat their child this way? And why didn't she show any emotion and reaction?)

??: Excuse me?

He turned to see the girl right next to him.

Zenitsu: Gaah!

The girl: Are you alright?

Zenitsu: Why are you asking?

The girl: You have a sad look in your eyes. Why?

Zenitsu: I overheard and saw what happen back there. I was a little upset that I couldn't do anything.

And that's when he had an idea.

Zenitsu: Do you want to be with me for the day?

The girl: Sure.

Zenitsu: My name is Zenitsu Agatsuma. What's yours?

The girl didn't have an answer.

Zenitsu: It's alright. You don't have to say it now.

For two years, Zenitsu and the girl slowly became close to each other. The girl began to feel emotions once again, but only around Zenitsu. But then one day, it all came trembling down.

The man: How dare you?!

Her father smacked her hard.

The man: What gives you the right to be happy while your mother and I go through hell, as you run around with that little brat?!

Her eyes widen in horror.

The man: Yeah! I know all about your little friend! Yesterday, I saw the two of you being happy and shit! Perhaps I should find him and teach him a lesson.

The girl fearing for Zenitsu grabbed a knife and stabbed her father in the leg. Seething through the burning pain, he struck the girl so hard, he knocked her out.

The man: You know what, I've had enough of you. The rest of your siblings are already dead, so who'll miss you when you're sold.

The next day, she was sold as a slave and had a rope around her waist. As she and her buyer cross a bridge, they come across two strange women.

The older women: Excuse me, but why is that girl tied up? Did she do something bad?

The man: Do you really need an answer? She's covered in dirt and smells awful. And the rope is a precaution in case she tries to escape.

The older women: Well. hello there. My name's Kanae Kocho.

She introduces herself to the girl.

Kanae: What's your name?