Rejected (D. Gray Man Fanfiction)

Chapter 1

The town was quiet and dark. The moon was high up in the sky, illuminating the errie night. I crept past the houses, trying to sneak away from the Akuma I saw earlier. A light flickered on in a house. I quickly dove behind a bush, watching the window.

There were two shadows, arguing. Their voices were quiet at first, but it gradually got louder and they screamed at each other. Glass shattered and their verbal arugment turned into a physical fight. I winced at the sound of bones cracking. The figure closest to me collasped on the floor with a loud thud. The other one cackled. Akuma.

Then the shadow turned, heading towards the window.

I ran as fast as I could, not caring to soften my footsteps. I was in no position to fight.

I ran into an alleyway, looking behind. The house was only a dot, the light still on. I hoped the Akuma was still there. I punched the wall, cursing myself for my stupidity. I've been running around aimlessly for a week without actually getting close to my destination. And now, when I finally got a lead, an Akuma is on my tail. If only he directed me correctly towards the Organization.

And then I remembered.

I remembered when I was alone, watching as they exploded in front of my eyes.

He killed them. He killed them without hesitation, and even smiled at me, that murderer.

Brother... A deep sadness filled me chest. I miss you... You would always listen, cheer me up, and then we'd play outside.

He would comfort me with kind words and pat my hair, telling me that everything was okay. I thought we'd be happy like this forever. Then brother found someone. He found a girlfriend, and left me behind. I was alone. I missed his smile and the atmosphere he brought with him. His infectious laughter ringed in my ears ever so faintly. I was so naive. Years passed without a word from Brother.

And then he came.

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I was skipping stones at a nearby pond. My record was 5, and I didn't feel satisfied. I sat down, thinking, 'What if Brother forgot about me?' I tried to discard that idea, but it grew, filling my head with negative and lonely thoughts. It's clear that he doesn't want you anymore. So why do you still yearn for him? He forgot you just like the wind. Here and then gone. I tears stung my dry eyes. He'll never come back, especially for you.

"SHUT UP!" I shouted, clutching my head. "Go away! I don't want these thoughts in my head!!" But you know it's true. I angrily threw a rock. I didn't care where it went. Brother... did you not care about me? Did you really forget? Tears started streaming down my cheeks and I sobbed softly.

"Oww!" Someone shouted from behind. I turned around, wiping my tears away. A redheaded boy rubbed his cheek. He wore a green headband with a decorative design. His left eye was like an emerald crystal, radient and clear. I noticed a black eyepatch covered his right eye. I couldn't help but wonder what was under it.

"A pirate?" I asked questionly. The boy removed his hand from the red mark.

"Why the hell would I be?" He glared at me. "And that was rude."

"Oh. I'm sorry that I offended you." I replied. "And the rock.. I didn't mean for it to hit you. I was... overwhelmed by something. " He looked at me with confusing eyes. An anime question mark appeared next to him.

"So overwhelming that you had to throw a rock at me?" The boy questioned. I nodded, a little scared at what his next reaction might be.

"Well, it must be bad." He sat next to me and gave a small smile. "Talk to me about it." Talk to me about it. I winced at how similar he was to Brother.

"What's your name?" He asked. "I'm... Deak."

"Y/N." I replied.