Norukaito, Book I: Arising

Healer

Aki runs to Asahi.

Aki:
ASAHI THIS IS NOT THE WAY!

Aki gets a hold of Asahi, making Asahi drop the knife.

Asahi:
. . .

Aki:
No. Asahi never do that again. Otherwise, I'll be forced to put you in a mental hospital.

Asahi:
Aki. Do what you must because I can't take it anymore. I'm the problem, and if I weren't born different or born with some freakish powers, none of this would've happened. I just don't wanna be here anymore.

Aki:
Oh really.

Asahi:
Yes.

Aki:
Then what are you going to accomplish by killing yourself, huh?
slaps Asahi
YOU THINK THAT'LL SOLVE THE SITUATION!?

Asahi:
YOU DON'T KNOW HOW IT FEELS, AKI!

Aki:
Yeah, you're right. I don't. But that doesn't mean you should kill yourself. You are not alone. We are in this together.

Asahi:
Yeah, I guess so. I'm just going to need some space, Aki. I appreciate the help in bringing me back to my sanity.

Aki lets Asahi let go and pulls him into a hug.

Suddenly, the black Noroki turns blue again.

Aki starts to glow blue.

Aki:
What the- Asahi!

Asahi:
Huh?

Aki:
Look at me!

Asahi sees Aki glowing.

Asahi:
What the-

Aki:
I know, right?? Hey, the Noroki is blue again!

Asahi:
I see. But I don't feel different at all.

Aki:
That is interesting.

Asahi:
Very.

Aki:
I'm getting this tingle from my leg.

Asahi:
Which one?

Aki:
The injured one.

The blue glow on Aki intensifies.

Asahi:
Ah! So bright!

The blue glow lights up the entire room.

Aki:
WOAHH!

Asahi:
What is this?

The blue glow turns Aki into a Blue silhouette.

The blue glow slowly fades away.

Aki:
Hey! The pain is all gone!

Asahi:
But how!?

Aki:
Blue glow. Blue Noroki. I say it's because of you.

Asahi:
Me?? How is that possible!?

Aki:
I have no idea.

Aki sees Asahi breathing heavily.

Aki:
Asahi? Bro you good?

Asahi clenches his chest tightly.

Asahi:
*pants faster*
Thinks: I-I can't catch my breath. It's like my body's turned on me.

Aki:
Dude, you're breathing so hard. You don't look so good...

Asahi:
panting
What-? What're you talking- about? I'm fine. It's- nothing.

Aki:
I don't buy it.

Asahi:
panting
I told you- I'm fine.- Don't worry- about me.

Aki:
That won't stop me from worrying about you.

Asahi's heavy breathing stopped, and he started loosening the grip on his chest.


Asahi:
See I told you there was nothing to worry about Aki! I'm fine!
Thinks: What the hell was that?

Aki:
Well, you should go outside and get some fresh air, Asahi.

Asahi:
Whatever you say, bro. Whatever you say.

Asahi walks out of Tenkaichi manor.

He takes a few deep breaths as he walks out of the house.

Asahi:
Inhales and exhales
Thinks: Maybe I'll walk to keep my mind off this reoccurring thought.