Reaching You

Chapter Six - Death Awaits

The thought lingered through my mind. Was I really ready to die?

My nails were dugged in so deep in my skin that my hand began to bleed. I needed the pain, no matter how obsurd, to prove that I'm still alive. In Hell or on Earth. It didn't matter to me, I could be reborn as a different girl or a boy, I didn't care. "Life isn't something to be wasted so carelessly" was the last sentence in my mothers will. The Elders did say that the will was meant for me but why would she write a will for a daughter she barely knew? Did she know that these sort of things would happen to me?

It pained me, to hear the laughter outside my box. The kiddnapper disappeared, leaving me alone with evil laughter surrounding me. I began to believe that they laughed on purpose to make me quiver. My body was strangely calm and warm. The lights below me didn't give off any heat but it did deliver some very beautiful aspects. The light seemed to be coming from thousands of tiny crystals that sparkled uncontrollably. It was nice to just receive light in surrounding darkness.

"Why don't you get some rest, Hikari? Your death bed awaits you shortly. They say it's better to die in your sleep," said a deep menacing toned voice. The voice sounded like a middle age man.

"Stupid creep, I'm not going to listen to your weird advice," I protested but I began to feel my eyes droop.

"Oh, I'm not a creep, Hikari. I'm like your Guardian Angel," said the voice.

"Guardian Angel, huh? Don't lie to me when you're right about to kill me," I countered sternly. It felt strange to talk to a voice and not something visible.

"Well, think of it as you being my Guardian Angel. Once you're dead, I'll study your body and make a shot that will make humans into Angels. Do you remember that baby you saved? It was a failed experiment. One out of thousands. You see, I'm the 'Mayor' of Helios and so I made a law that every first born child shall be sacrificed for my experiments. The citizens disagreed with it at first but after realizing that this is the only stable enviroment in this polluted Earth, they agreed," the voice explained.

 "I don't understand why you're telling me all this. I have nothing to do with it," I said confused. His horrid words were still processing through my brain.

"You see, I had one success in all of my experiments. I believe you know him...Vincenzino. I knew one day Angels would come here again so I told him to bring me one. But before he left, I cloned him and made his 'brother'; Hiro. Vincenzino was six by the time he left Helios and it's great to have my son back," the voice said. My fingers curled up into my fists and then banged against the floor. I was tricked again. 

 "Now don't get mad, Hikari. Vincenzino is a fine man. Maybe if you weren't an Angel I would let you marry him but the odds aren't in your favor this time around. You have about an hour until you die so I'll give you some food so you won't starve. I want all the pleasure of killing you for myself," the voice said as his voice faded away.

* Thirty Minutes Later *

I was banging on the walls constantly but only hurting myself in the end. Someone had to think that my banging was annoying. But as each minute passed, my strength kept fading away and I found myself resting between a corner of the glass box. I loosened my fingers and massaged them till they were practically numb.

As I massaged my fingers, a hand appeared in front of me. Instinctly, I grabbed the hand and heard a clank. I let go of the hand and saw a tray of delicious food staring at me. There was fresh bread, a stew, and fresh fruit salad with a bottle of water. I immediately ripped of some bread and dipped it into the chunky stew. When I first arrived on Earth, Daniel taught me a few basic foods here and I was glad he taught me. Every flavor of the stew danced around in my mouth, almost making me full. Almost. I finished the fruit salad in under two minutes then chugged down the water. I had never been so hungry in my life.

I leaned my back between the corner and drooped my eyes. A good meal always made me sleepy but something else forced my sleep. I tried to move my body but it wouldn't move. My mouth wouldn't even move. I couldn't call for help but then again, who would come rescue me? I was all alone once again. Daniel would've slapped me for acting so depressed but I actually had a reason to be depressing.

No matter how hard I tried to stop my sleep, I was once again surrounded by darkness with not one bit of light. This time I didn't feel a cold hand grip my hand.

 How ironic is this? My whole life I was trained to fight but look at me now. I am about to die and I didn't even have to fight to die. Vincenzino's father is probably laughing at me. This is not how I wanted to die but it's an inevitable fate. Even for God's warriors, we must die. Somehow, this isn't how I imagined death to be like. It felt so bitter.

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"Hikari, reflect on your life. This is not how I wanted you to die," said a strong, warm voice. It felt so inviting yet it's tone was a bit harsh.

What do you mean this is not how you wanted me to die? Who are you?

"Oh, so you don't even recognize your own mother's voice?" she asked.

Mother? Is that really you? Does this mean I'm really dead?

"I'm afraid so, honey," Mom said softly.

I see. Mom, I've always wanted to meet you. How come you weren't there when I needed you the most?

"I'm so sorry, Hikari. I'm sorry I wasn't there for you. I know what you went through. I've been watching over you this entire time," Mom replied, you could hear her tears.

It's okay Mom. I don't want Donalone's strongest fighter crying over me.I'm not worth it and how come I can't see your face? Why can I only see darkness?

"Sorry for being over emotional and cheesy Hikari. I know you don't like these kinds of things. You've always been so strong but it's okay to cry once in a while. You are worth my tears and don't say those depressing words to your mom. Anyways, I don't know why either, Hikari. I want to give you a hug right now and comfort you. I know you're sad and it's okay to cry," Mom said so gently. Her words soothed my mind and that's when the tears fell.

I guess it's okay to c-cry once in a while a-and to be c-cheesy.

"That's my Hikari. My time to talk with you is almost done. Complete the adventure that has been given to you. That is all I have to say to you now and that I'm glad my words reached you."

That was when my darkness turned into a blinding light.

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 "What the hell is happening with her body? She's glowing!"

"We can't do the operation like this. All the controls are going haywired!"

"Abort the operation...we've failed. And you! You demonic son! Were you trying to harm me? Well you know what? I'm going to let you rot with this shit you call an Angel!"

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I felt wind blowing on my face. I heard someone's heart beating next to my head. I tasted ash. I smelled fire. But what I saw was my own Guardian Angel, Vincenzino.