Light Violets & Dark Midnights

~Chapter Twelve~

Orenjikin and I took a carriage ride to East End...

Orenji ended up taking me to a small restaurant. I asked her if she could fill me in on how Hitotsu To Shite Yunaiteddo runs.

"As you know,Sofuto already told you about Ushinawareta Tamashī No Sakebi,but with each and every direction,there is a temple. So there is the Northern Temple,Eastern Temple,Southern Temple,and Western Temple. The temples are where dragons train to be soldiers,and to serve for their King and Queen. At North,you learn our history. At East,you learn spells. Then at South,you learn fighting. Last at West, you learn to embrace your gift,or element that was given to you when you were born. Then once you're ready,they ship you to the middle of Hitotsu To Shite Yunaiteddo to serve your the royals. But if they have enough people,you are allowed to dorm within the temple spaces that connect the temples together to make moving less of a worry."

I listened and asked questions during our sort of class session. Then after our discussion,we are,and Orenji were dropped off to our dorms.

I'm happy I have a friend like Orenji.

I have a feeling we're going to know each other for a long time.

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It's the first time I've seen Kurai ever since I met my brother for the first time...

I opened my eyes,but this time Kurai wasn't in bed with me. This is the second night he hasn't slept with me. I've asked Kaigo where he went and she told me that he has very important matters to take care of.

I decided to get out of bed. I walked to the vanity mirror right next to me. I spread out my wings.

They're so white. They're beautiful,but most of all,they're humongous.

I folded in my wings,picked up Shirayuki and sat down on the bed.

Why did Kurai not tell me I have a brother? Why didn't he even tell me that the King and Queen of Hitotsu To Shite Yunaiteddo were my parents? Just what else hasn't he told me? I'm just so naive. It's been 5 years since we've last seen each other. He probably has plenty to hide. I thought this was nirvana.

I heard the doorknob turn,and the noise interrupted my thoughts. I looked up and it was Kurai. When he walked in,he looked terrible. He had dark circles surrounding his eyes. I stood up to speak to him,but he just passed by me without even saying hi,or anything.

He sat down on his bed,hunched his back,and put his hand up to his mouth. His eyebrows were knotted.

I sat down right next to him,"What's wrong?" I waited for an answer,but nothing came. I cupped my hands around his face and gently turned his head towards me. "Kurai,please tell me." I was searching for his eyes.

He stared at me straight in the eyes,"Hikari,you have to leave." My eyes widened,"What?" Kurai grabbed my hands,"Hikari,you don't belong here. You belong there. With your father,with your mother,with your brother. You have to. It's what's best for you."

I always wanted a father,mother,and brother I could call my family. But before this,all this,I had Kurai. It was just Kurai and I. I'm happy to find out I have a family of my own,but I don't know. I don't mind going anyway with this. But I need a reason.

"Why should I? Give me a good reason." I got up and crossed my arms. "Hikari,you're the Princess. This is your opportunity to meet your family. You'll still see me around,don't worry. But you need help." Kurai answered.

"But I could get all my help here. I have you,and Kaigo,and Orenji,and everybody else. Can I please just stay?" I asked. "No,absolutely not. You need to leave."

"I don't need to leave! I want to stay. I want to be with you!" I shot back. "Hikari don't be stupid!" He grabbed my shoulders,but I pushed him off and stepped back.

"Hikari come back here." Kurai was walking towards me. "No,I'm staying,don't try to move me." I kept moving back,but Kurai started to charge me faster.

I ran to the balcony,"Hikari,please just make this easier for me,please!" I climbed onto the balcony railing. "Don't do it,Hikari,don't jump. Please come off the balcony." He started to slow down.

"One more step! Take one more step,and I'm jumping!"

Just looking at his face,Kurai was calm on the outside,but then enraged on the outside. He charged me.

I jumped.....