Halo-Supernatural Series Book One

Chapter Two

A/N: There will be self harm and suicidal thoughts in this chapter. If you are easily triggered, please advise yourself.

Talon's POV

"Araya, go get your clothes out of the van." Araya's mother called, staring at me disapprovingly. Araya groaned, looking at her, then looking back at me. She winked, then walked away. For some reason, three words lingered in my mind.

I love you.

Wait, what the fuck? I asked myself. How could I love her if we just met? I've never seen her in my life. So how.. How could I feel like this? Like we were meant to be? As I let Cy do her thing, I was stuck in my thoughts. I was thinking of her, the beautiful young girl I just met. Her beautiful long hair that shimmered red but had brown as well, her eyes, her-

"Talon, was it?"

-voice.
I spun around to be greeted by her. Araya. "O-oh hey." I stuttered, knowing I sounded lame. I had to look down at her, since she was only around 5'3". She looked back at me, staring deep into my eyes. She smirked slightly. It was sunny all of a sudden, the clouds that covered the sky a few moments ago seeming to disappear. I felt happier with her there, even if she was only standing there, in front of me. It was like she was a ray of sunshine ("Araya sunshine," get it? Lol) and I was a small flower waiting to bloom in spring.

"You look deep in thought." Araya informed me. "Oh, sorry.." was all I could mutter. She reached a hand out, taking mine. I felt electricity shock my whole body. She was so small, and gentle..

Araya's POV

This boy was pretty cute. He had black hair, which turned into a dark brown near the edges of his hair. And he had soft brown eyes that I could see through his black framed glasses. And judging from the scars that I kept sneaking glimpses at on his wrists, I was lucky I was chosen to be his guardian Angel. Now all I had to do was explain that Angels were, well, real. Shit.

Talon's POV

We stared at each other for moment. "Well, do you want to go somewhere.. More private?" Araya's smirk grew wider. I felt my face get hot.

No.
What?
You don't deserve to be with a girl like this.
But-
No.
I-
You know you're worthless, and she knows it too! She just wants to do this out of pity!
...
You know it's true.
..You're right...

"Maybe later, okay? I have some business I have to get to doing. School stuff." I responded. Araya looked hurt that I rejected her. "Alright. I'll be by tonight." she said playfully, and walked away. I walked back to my apartment. After letting Cy inside, I took her leash off and headed into my bedroom. I honestly couldn't care less about schoolwork right now. I grabbed the pocketknife I hid in my nightstand. I opened it, staring at the stained blood on it.

Just do it. No one cares.

I slowly put the blade to my right wrist, holding it with my left hand, which was my dominant hand.

Just make yourself bleed out.

I pushed the blade into my skin, deeper than I have before. I groaned loudly in pain. Luckily no one could hear me. Mom was blasting her music.

She doesn't care.

I ran the blade across my wrist swiftly, the blood pouring out. I felt a little lightheaded. I repeated this process a few times, before laying down and passing out.

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Araya's POV

It was time for me to go check on the boy. I silently and swiftly moved through the house, to his bedroom in the back. I opened the door quietly. "Talon?" I called softly. Then I saw him. His bloodstained wrist, his hand holding the knife, his eyes shut. His chest was barely moving. My eyes widened. I ran in the room, shutting the door behind me. I ran to him, looking at the damage.

A/N: Flashbacks are italic.

I walked into her room. "Faith, come on, let's go to scho-" I was cut off my the sight I saw. My best friend, my sister, hanging from the ceiling, a noose around her neck. "Oh.. God.. Why?!" I screamed. "Faith! Faith, come on! Stop joking around!!" I shrieked, looking around and praying that the girl hanging was a mannequin. Or that this was a dream. She couldn't have killed herself.

I put my hand on his arm, white light surrounding his wrist then slipping into the wounds, pulling the cuts together and restoring the blood loss.

I looked on the bed. There was a piece of notebook paper folded neatly with the word "Araya" on it.
My name.
I unfolded the note and read it.

"Dear Araya,
This is goodbye. Those kids at school.. I couldn't take it. This was the only way to get rid of the pain. I'm so sorry that I had to burden you with this sorrow, and with my existence. Please forget about me. I love you. More than a friend, more than sisters. I love you, kitten. And I always will. Take care of my parents. Goodbye, kitten.
With all due regret and sorrow,
Faith Nevermore"

Tears flooded my eyes. I screamed, as loud as I could, until my throat hurt. I could barely breathe.
My fault.
I killed her.

Talon's eyes fluttered open after a few moments. "Oh thank God you're alright!" I told him. He sat up, looking at me.
Oh shit.

Talon's POV

Araya was beside my bed, sitting on her knees. She had tears streaming down her face. Her hand was on the wrist that I.. Cut? I looked down at my wrist. Clean. Just scars. "How.." I muttered, looking at her. "Araya?" I asked. She wiped her face off with the sleeve of her hoodie. "How did you get in here?" I questioned. "It was unlocked. I said I would be by tonight." she told me, in a matter of fact tone. "Oh yeah.." I said. God I sounded lame. What was wrong with me?

You should've slit your neck.

I pushed my thoughts away. I would not show her, or anyone. No one would ever know. No one could know. They would just say that it's cowardly. No. I couldn't let that happen.

Talon.
What?
You can hear me, right?
Her voice was in my head.
Yeah, but.. How-
I'm an Angel.
I couldn't help but laugh. I looked at her. She was serious.
And my mom is a demon.
You're joking.
Not at all.
I stared at her, hoping to find a glimpse of a lie in her face.
Shit.

A/N: WOO, long af chapter! This took me two hours to type it all xD
I'm gonna start updating this.. I was thinking one chapter every Saturday and Sunday, but since sometimes I won't be able to, I'll just upload whenever I feel like it.
Hope you guys enjoy Halo so far! Comments and criticizm and ideas are appreciated ^^ see ya~!