So We Meet Again

Chapter 2: Subclass

(Dream)

A black haired girl slipped in the abandoned house through the boarded window. She hugged her jacked close to her as she took in the broken furniture and strange metal object scattered around her. For a moment she could of sworn that she saw a dark aura flicker on the metal. Droplets of dark liquid led to something covered by a large dirty cloth. She followed and on closer look, her blue eyes narrowed.

"blood…" she gasped.

She had no time to think as a weak meow brought her attention to what's under the cloth.

(Real World)

The girl got up from bed with a gasp, clutching her chest. Numbness overcame her and wondered if she was dead. She pinched her cheek and yelped.

"Nope I'm alive. Maybe it was a dream" she told herself, her hand lightly touching her neck, "but it felt so real."

"huh, this isn't my room" she said looking around the unfamiliar bedroom and blue bedding.

A soft meow and pawing at her right arm brought her attention to the small black furred creature beside her. Surprised she brought the cat to her lap and pet one of the fluffy ears. The touch earned a content purr. Her eyes trailing the familiar form intensely.

"Aka?" she gave an almost watery smile. There's no mistaking it, his red eyes and unique tail; it was her cat. When he meowed in response, she immediately hugged him to her chest. Tears slipped from her eyes she whispered his name, not believing that he's with her again; the connection was back, but stronger this time.

Something soft and furry brushed away her tears, she looked to see that Aka used his tail with a look that said 'I don't like to see you cry'. A small laugh escapes her lips as she wipes away her tears. "I'm just happy to see you again Aka," her fingers brushed against the cool metal of the bell hanging from his collar, "I'm also glad that someone's been taking care of you."

A sudden knock at the door made the girl turn to see a boy that looks to be a few years younger than her, holding a tray full of food walk in. He placed it on the night stand.

"Good to see your awake… I was worried" he smiled brightly before turning his gaze to the cat. "I see you met Kuro, by the way my name is Shirota, Mahiru"

"Maotsuki, Miyumi" she said, shaking his hand. "How did I get here?" she asked bluntly, getting to the point. Mahiru's hand tensed.

"W-well… you see…" he was scratching the back of his neck nervously as his eyes darted to the cat like he held the answer (which he did). Ak-Kuro Looked away, earning an irritated twitch from the boy, Miyumi raised a brow.

"um… we'll explain in the living room, for now you should eat," Mahiru said to the best of his ability. Kuro reluctantly jumped out of her arms and trailed behind him to the living room. For a brief moment She saw guilt reflecting in those crimson orbs.

She cut her eyes to the steaming curry with a cup of water besides her. It smelled heavenly compared to the take out food she usually eats. Taking a spoonful, she popped it into her mouth and was right, it tasted amazing. Like flavor bursting in her mouth, Miyumi wanted to take another spoonful in, but she couldn't bring the food to her mouth or make herself to eat the rest. She sees the spoon hanging there near her face with more food, yet her hand wouldn't bring it closer. Almost like she's physically rejecting it. For some reason she felt anxious.

"Strange, I feel hungry and it tastes good, but at the same time I don't want to eat it. Maybe my appetite will come back after I talk to that boy… Mahiru was it? I need to calm my nerves first…"