My Angel

Versus Vlad King Part Two

Kyubi was haring down the street, following Whisper's direction to reach the escape gate. " We're almost there, Yuu."

Yuu had his eyes cast down and his lips pursed into a thin line, not even bothering to answer or react to her.

" I'll hold him back this time. You head there."

" But..."

" I'm strong and fast. Against him, I can hold better."

" But you're injured!"

" There is no time to think about that, Yuu." She said firmly. " I no longer can fly. I can't reach the gate in time. But Kyubi can. It's the best choice to take at this moment."

" Still-"

" Do you want to be a hero or not?!" She yelled out, taking him by surprise.

" I... I do..."

" Then stop acting based on your feelings! Right now, what a real hero would do? Risk the lives of thousands of innocent people for the safety of his friend?"

Yuu gritted his teeth and balled his hands. "... No..."

" Then be a hero and go ask for help! Plus..." She beamed at him, holding a thumb up. " I'm a hero too! I'm not going down easily!"

Was that the right choice? He bit his lip, his head falling even more till his bang covered his eyes. Am I alright with this?...

...

" Yuu is a weirdo! Yuu is a weirdo! Yuu is a weirdo!" The other kids chanted as they threw pebbles at him. Little Yuu crouched down, his head clutched in his hands in defense. " You shouldn't be walking around here!"

" My mama said not to talk to him." A girl away from them told her friend as they halted their swings.

" I know I know. Mom is always telling me the same! She says maybe he's cursed or something."

" Let's leave then."

" You're not welcome around here! " One of the kids bullying him yelled, a finger pointed at him. " You're cursed! You can see spirits you say? And there were always bad things happening around you!"