Jane's Story

Prologue part 6.

In the rising sun, a silhouette could be seen sitting next to the river flowing through the forest. That silhouette was bundled up on herself, her arms hugging her knees against her chest, with her red hair cascading around her.

It was Jane. Since that dreadful night, she hasn't moved an inch after bathing to get rid of the blood. Almost a week and a half has passed since then. The only moments she could be seen moving were when Anna took control of her body to attend to their most basic needs, including eating. Of course, the soul couldn't use Jane's gift—after all, it was hers. But she used her magic to hunt small animals before cooking them.

She wasn't a great cook, but at least they still didn't eat them raw.

The rest of the time was spent without moving. The redhead kept replaying that night over and over in her head; there were a lot of things she could have done to avoid killing those men. But there was no medicine for regret: it was too late—their lives and souls were gone.

Jane didn't speak either in that time. Anna left her alone, since she knew what she did was something hard to come to terms with. But now she couldn't watch her friend any longer.

    { - Jane. You know you were right. If you didn't do it... I think I don't need to tell you what would have happened to you and anyone that got caught by their group. }

Of course, Jane knew that; it was way too obvious to ignore. But knowing she made the right choice and making it were two very different things.

Feeling her weapon go through their bodies, the little resistance the flesh gave, the blood splashing from the gaping wound, their hearts getting pierced through—all these sensations were too vivid for her. It should be the same as killing an animal, but she couldn't think like that; after all, she was human too... And it's against the very nature of humans to kill each other. At least, that's what she thought.

    { - You know, we haven't been together very long. Only a bit more than a week, after all. You may not trust me a lot, and that's normal. But let me tell you that I've already grown fond of you. You are fun to be around, and I'm pretty sure your life will be a constant adventure. So you should know something: I'll always be your friend. Even if it's raining, I will protect you from it, and when the sun shines, we'll shine together. I swear. }

At these words, Jane lifted her head little by little, her gaze staring straight ahead. A little smile crept on her lips. What Anna said touched her heart profoundly.

A little sigh escaped her lips, and she slowly got up from her spot before stretching toward the sky.

    - Well... I still don't think killing is a good idea. But it's true that we did something useful at least... Hm. How much time has passed, Anna? Do you know?

    { - Almost two weeks. I had to take care of our body, you idiot! How can you seduce anyone if we look like shit, huh?! }